Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

"Qian Bojun, Captain Qian, what are you going to do?" Chief of Staff Fang Ligong exclaimed loudly.

Qian Bojun continued to aim, tilting his head and squinting his eyes, moving with the sound of Su Fei shaking and bumping on the horse's back. He aimed firmly, his finger on the trigger, ready to fire at any time.

Chu Yunfei was reminded and stopped him sternly: "Qian Bojun, stop, what are you doing?"

Qian Bojun sighed in grief and indignation, lowering his rifle. "Commander-in-Chief, Colonel-in-Chief, are you really going to let the tiger go back to the mountains? This young cavalry officer from the New 1st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is quite something. Since he can't be used by me, I must eliminate the trouble. We can't sow the seeds of trouble just for the sake of face, can we?"

Fang Ligong seemed to be thinking about something.

Chu Yunfei's brows were furrowed, but suddenly they lifted, his spirit surging. He swayed on his warhorse and raised his whip. "Hmph, Captain Qian, you think too little of yourself. The scheming and cultivation of that Eighth Route Army officer are not uncommon in my 358th Regiment! He's just a country bumpkin who stands out from the crowd. Why get so angry?"

Fang Ligong was overjoyed and immediately put forward the key points of the battle plan, guiding the officers to strategic and tactical issues.

Ten minutes later, an infantry battalion of the 358th Regiment had advanced to the left side of the Sakata Regiment and sent a company, divided into three platoons and three directions, to sneak up on the Japanese army.

After discovering the incident, a Japanese sentry called the police, but was shot in the throat and killed by a sharpshooter from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

The officers and soldiers of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army fired fiercely at the Japanese army, killing and wounding dozens of Japanese soldiers within a few seconds.

The Japanese army was horrified and immediately counterattacked.

Subsequently, the Japanese army quickly dispatched infantry and artillery to suppress the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army infantry of the 358th Regiment.

A company of Shanxi-Suiyuan Army infantry immediately retreated.

The Japanese army was in hot pursuit, and an infantry company pressed forward fiercely.

Qian Bojun continued to sneer.

As a top student of the military academy, he was in charge of the main battalion of the 358th Regiment. One battalion had more than a thousand people, including multiple infantry companies, as well as an engineering company, an artillery company, and a heavy machine gun company, with strong firepower.

When the Japanese army entered their ambush circle, they gave the order and fired all guns and artillery. The Type A squadron of more than 150 Japanese soldiers was quickly defeated, with blood and flesh flying everywhere.

When the Japanese battalion commander received the news, he immediately reported to the regiment commander for half a day. At the same time, the new squadron gathered and launched a retaliatory attack on the 3658th Regiment.

The Sakata Regiment's reinforced artillery battalion also fired fiercely at the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. They also transferred more than 300 cavalry battalions in that direction. "To the west, the Tubalu Army's headquarters is indeed here! Not only are there the stubborn Tubalu Army, but also part of the main force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Humph, I finally caught the big fish!"

When Su Fei's cavalry squad was on the way back, they heard fierce gunfire from the other side. Suddenly, all the Eighth Route Army soldiers in the cavalry squad were smiling.

"Comrade Clerk Su Fei, you're truly amazing. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has truly been fooled by you!"

Su Fei was also very proud, saying: "No, no, it's mainly because the leader's judgment is accurate. He knew they were hiding in Cypress Bay. This is the fundamental thing."

Back at the third line of defense, Li Yunlong had come to greet them personally. He waved his hand from a distance, and when he got close, he personally led the horse for Su Fei!

"Comrade Su Fei, you've done a great service. I'll remember you!"

Su Fei was called by Li Yunlong into a semi-underground bunker, which was a temporary command post. Several cadres were there, such as Zhang Dabiao, Sun Desheng, and others, as well as the guard Hu Zi.

Hu Zi kept winking at Su Fei and giving him a thumbs up.

Li Yunlong praised Su Fei and, based on the sound of gunfire, determined the strength and equipment of the 358th Regiment, as well as the strength and firepower of the Japanese army transferred to the battle, and discussed how to fight next.

"I propose an immediate counterattack against the frontal positions of the Japanese Sakata Regiment to severely damage the enemy's morale and lay the foundation for future relocation."

Most officers agreed, but one company commander expressed concern: "Commander, our New 1st Regiment has suffered heavy losses, and we're running low on ammunition. If we attack, we'll undoubtedly suffer heavy losses. We don't have much time to complete our mission, so attacking now wouldn't be cost-effective, would it?"

Li Yunlong was furious. He stamped his feet and shouted, "Son of a bitch, Captain Zhang, what do you mean by surprise? We must inflict heavy damage on the enemy in order to evacuate safely. Besides, the 358th Regiment is fighting the Japanese, while our New 1st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is playing the cowardly role. How can we hold our heads up in front of that brat Chu Yunfei?"

Su Fei was really speechless.

Li Yunlong, Li Yunlong, you acted on impulse just to save face!

Domineering and arrogant, how can this be the military democracy style of the Eighth Route Army?

Zhang Dabiao reminded, "Captain, we will complete the blocking and covering mission in half an hour!"

Li Yunlong rolled his eyes. "Don't I know better than you? That's why we have to attack. Aren't the Japanese good at this? Advance as a retreat, first make you panic, then suddenly retreat. It's smooth and safe, right?"

Su Fei followed Li Yunlong through the communication trench to the second line of defense.

It is really not easy to dig such a good communication trench in a hard place covered with hills and rocks.

Immediately look forward with a telescope.

The Japanese army stopped the attack, obviously withdrew its positions and adopted a defensive posture.

Li Yunlong observed for a moment and handed the telescope to Su Fei: "Great intellectual, take a look and give me some advice!"

Su Fei really couldn't get used to Li Yunlong's catchphrase. Shouldn't the People's Army be the most civilized?

How can there be so much banditry and ruffianism?

"The Japanese have retreated and their defense is quite tight, so if our army really launches an attack, it may not be worth the loss." Su Fei observed carefully and came to this conclusion.

Li Yunlong chuckled and snatched the telescope. "At least we didn't bring shame to our New 1st Regiment! Okay, Huzi, tell the battalion commanders and company commanders to cancel the counterattack plan! The situation has changed, and we can't... what do you call that? Guarding pigs and catching rabbits?"

The New 1st Regiment was not idle. Li Yunlong mobilized sharpshooters to snipe at the Japanese army.

"Shoot the Japanese sneak guns! It is also to support the 358th Regiment, so that they won't say that we, the Eighth Route Army, are not loyal and are not loyal." Li Yunlong personally went into battle, hid, and shot at the Japanese army.

On the Eighth Route Army's position, crisp gunshots continued to be heard, bang, bang, the shots were fired very far and the sound was very melodious.

It’s no wonder that Li Yunlong’s tactical command is absolutely 100% accurate!

Under the attack of the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese army suffered continuous casualties and heavy losses.

Who made them so arrogant?

They lay casually on the battlefield and looked down on the Eighth Route Army.

One after another, the Japanese soldiers were shot in the head and hit in the waist.

The Japanese became anxious and quickly adjusted their deployment, changed their arrogant and casual style, and exchanged fire with the Eighth Route Army.

In the cold gunfight, the Eighth Route Army did not gain the upper hand.

The veterans of the Japanese Army's Sakata Regiment, many of whom were top marksmen, had been "fed" with large amounts of bullets and trained rigorously for a long time, and their marksmanship was first-class.

However, the Eighth Route Army's tactical change was somewhat unexpected and they gained the upper hand.

"Commander, the time has come. The telecommunications squad has also received orders from headquarters and can retreat. Retreat immediately, pay attention to safety, and look forward to the comrades' victorious return!" Guard Hu Zi came to report with an unfamiliar, capable and elegant soldier.

Li Yunlong dropped his rifle, turned back to the trench, waved his hand and asked the soldiers of the telecommunications squad to go back and tell the headquarters to resolutely carry out the order.

In the trenches, the Eighth Route Army soldiers were still practicing sniper shooting. Li Yunlong was gasping for breath and mentally exhausted. The sniper battle just now had consumed him greatly.

"Hu Zi, convey my order. The time is up, prepare to evacuate!"

At this moment, a shell suddenly flew into the sky, making a long and shrill hissing sound, and then landed on the position of the New 1st Regiment, only more than 30 meters away from the trench where Li Yunlong was, and blew away an Eighth Route Army soldier.

Li Yunlong was furious and pounded the trench wall frantically: "Bullshit, you little devils, ahhhhhhhhhhh!"

Before he could finish his words, more Japanese artillery shells flew over.

Everyone hide quickly.

The artillery shells were very fierce, almost carpet bombing, with mortar shells, mountain artillery shells, and infantry artillery shells, making it impossible for the Eighth Route Army to raise their heads on the defense line.

After a while, Li Yunlong came out from his hiding place to shake off the dust on his body.

"Hu Zi, the Japanese are about to attack, pass on my orders..."

In the intervals between the Japanese artillery bombardments, Zhang Dabiao and other battalion commanders and company commanders came over and said, "Commander, retreat quickly! If you don't, it will be too late!"

Li Yunlong chuckled: "Just right. Follow my orders, do not retreat, attack, and confront the devils! Break through the front, retreat in front, and defeat the Sakata Regiment!"

what?

Zhang Dabiao and other battalion and company commanders were all stunned.

At this point, Su Fei couldn't bear it anymore.

"Commander, please follow headquarters' orders and retreat to the rear immediately. Disengage from contact with the Japanese Sakata Regiment. There's still time!"

Li Yunlong squinted his eyes and said angrily, "What do you know? When I was climbing the snowy mountains and crossing the grasslands, you were still eating urine mud! No one would think you were dumb if you didn't speak."

Zhang Dabiao and others looked at him in astonishment, opened their mouths but dared not say a word.

Su Fei also became famous.

Who can bear such an insult?

"Commander, your tactical intention of breaking through the Sakata Regiment head-on is correct, but the losses will be heavy. Even if the Sakata Regiment is held back by the 358th Regiment, they can easily send out a severely depleted infantry battalion to deal us a heavy blow. The Japanese are well-equipped with light and heavy machine guns and artillery, as well as well-trained. The key is that they have a lot of ammunition. Moreover, your disobedience to the headquarters' orders is a serious organizational and disciplinary issue, and you will be severely punished by the organization!"

Su Fei almost roared.

Zhang Dabiao quickly winked at Su Fei, but seeing that he was indifferent and insisted on finishing his words, he immediately expressed his approval, "Comrade Su Fei is right! I vote for you!"

Other cadres also expressed their support for Su Fei.

Su Fei was very surprised.

Most of the Eighth Route Army cadres were able to stick to principles and not blindly follow orders.

Li Yunlong was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Su Fei to be so tough. He suddenly chuckled and said, "Okay, since everyone agrees with my tactics, let's execute them immediately. Come on, everyone gather in the middle. I'll draw a diagram on the ground and explain it."

Very concise and professionally drawn!

Su Fei was so impressed that he nodded repeatedly.

"Ok?"

Li Yunlong waved his hand, and several battalion commanders, company commanders and cadres left like a gust of wind.

Soon, the sound of whispered orders filled the battlefield.

The Japs began to attack.

The New 1st Regiment offered a brief resistance and then retreated, allowing the Japanese army to enter the second line of defense.

The Japanese army thought they had won and charged forward fiercely, shouting excitedly.

Su Fei reminded Li Yunlong again: "Even if we can defeat these enemies, they are sweeping continuously and there are troops behind us. If we break out from the front, we will suffer heavy losses! Also, if you do this, the commander will not be able to continue. If you openly disobey the headquarters, the best outcome will be..."

Li Yunlong smiled faintly and curled his lips: "Shoot? Hehe."

Su Fei also laughed: "Dismiss him from his post and investigate him, and transfer him to the rear to be the honorary director of the clothing factory, operating a sewing machine!"

Li Yunlong shook his head, indicating that it was impossible, and asked what a sewing machine was.

Damn, the Eighth Route Army's clothing factory is purely hand-operated, and even the sewing machines are unimaginably high-end products. This time, Li Yunlong can't even step on the sewing machine!

"Hmph, you crow-mouthed bastard, let me tell you, I'm the Brigade Commander's favorite... my precious child, I can't do that at all. At most, I'll just say a few words of "fuck you" over the phone! Haha."

This confidence is a bit bubbly.

Su Fei sympathized with him.

……

"Comrades, charge! Kill!"

The New 1st Regiment launched a counterattack.

There was a burst of volleys, and the bayonets of the hand-to-hand combat drew blood. All the troops of the New 1st Regiment pressed forward. After a fierce battle, a Japanese infantry company suffered heavy losses and fled in embarrassment.

The Eighth Route Army pursued them relentlessly without stopping for a moment. Behind them, some soldiers carried the wounded on their backs and helped them away, while some soldiers used mules and horses to carry supplies and the wounded.

Break through from the front!

The Japanese army only panicked when the Eighth Route Army chased after them and entered their positions.

They never expected that the Eighth Route Army would launch a full-scale counterattack with such great momentum that they could not resist it at all and could only flee to the two wings.

The troops of the New 1st Regiment were very experienced. They fired at the Japanese troops on both sides to cover their own troops and charge forward.

More than 500 meters away was the Japanese army's second blockade line. The light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers were obviously more numerous than the front-line troops. It was obvious that the Japanese had not had enough ammunition after continuous pursuit and attacks.

However, the Eighth Route Army lost more than twenty soldiers and still failed to defeat the enemy.

The situation is very critical.

Su Fei followed Li Yunlong.

He crouched behind a rock and observed the enemy position through a telescope.

Seeing the soldiers constantly sacrificing their lives, being injured in large numbers, and fighting bloody battles with the enemy, he became very anxious.

Suddenly, he was stunned.

A familiar scene appeared, a thatched hut!

Several thin black lines were visible on a high ground behind the Japanese position more than 300 meters away.

"Captain, commander, that's the Japanese army's headquarters. It's a high-level headquarters, even the headquarters of the Japanese Sakata Regiment. Yes, it's the lair of Colonel Nobutsu Sakata!"

Li Yunlong was skeptical and totally unconvinced. After observing with a telescope, he smiled and patted Su Fei on the shoulder: "Okay, you have a good eye. There is indeed a Japanese headquarters, but the old Japanese headquarters of Sakata is nonsense. Come on, mobilize my Italian artillery and destroy the Japanese headquarters for me!"