The War of Resistance Against Japan: Special Operations Battalion Traverses Shanghai and Slaughters

Chapter 276 Let's drink first as a sign of respect. Li Yunlong remained calm and did not rush to have the troops collect the new weapons.

He pulled Long Fei back into the house and personally poured him some wine.

"Commander Long, before I joined the army, I was a bamboo weaver. I was uneducated and illiterate. I will remember your great kindness today."

"If you don't mind, we can be brothers from now on. I should be a few years older than you, so I'll call you Brother Longfei from now on."

Xie Qiang, who was listening nearby, almost burst out laughing, but he managed to hold it in.

What's going on? The legion commander and Li Yunlong have become brothers so quickly.

Long Fei was naturally willing to become brothers with Li Yunlong, and that they could fight the Japanese together in Shanxi.

Besides, who hasn't watched "Bright Sword"? Who doesn't know Li Yunlong? If it were modern times, Long Fei wouldn't be as famous as Li Yunlong.

"Okay, then I'll call you Brother Yunlong from now on."

Long Fei's words almost made Xie Qiang lose his temper again.

Haha, Brother Yunlong, isn't that how Chu Yunfei likes to address you?

"Alright, Brother Longfei, let's keep drinking and have a good time today."

Long Fei nodded and sat down: "No problem. I am also very happy to see Brother Yunlong. As the saying goes, wine is drunk with a bosom friend and poetry is recited to a kindred spirit."

The three of them drank until dark. Long Fei felt that the wine didn't have much of a lingering effect; the effects dissipated quickly after drinking it.

Even so, he was already seven or eight parts drunk.

"Brother Yunlong, we've had our fill of wine today. I'm going back to your 772nd Regiment headquarters now."

“Brother Longfei, it’s already dark. Why go back to the regimental headquarters? Just rest here and let’s chat all night.”

Suddenly, the door was pushed open.

“I said, Li Yunlong, if you leave Commander Long behind, then the division commander and I will have no choice but to come to you in person.”

When Li Yunlong looked up, he was immediately terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

The two who entered were none other than Brigade Commander Chen of the 386th Brigade and Division Commander Liu of the 129th Division.

Li Yunlong hurriedly jumped off the kang (a heated brick bed), but because he had drunk too much, he staggered and almost lost his balance. He then quickly saluted.

"Greetings, brigade commander! Greetings, division commander!"

Commander Chen smiled slyly and said, "Li Yunlong, congratulations on your fortune!"

Li Yunlong felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this, and his mouth trembled as he spoke.

"Brigade Commander, how can I get rich? I'm so poor I have to pawn my pants."

Brigade Commander Chen and Division Commander Liu had obviously come on horseback, each carrying a riding whip.

Then, Brigade Commander Chen poked Li Yunlong in the chest with his riding whip.

“Hey Li Yunlong, when I came in, I saw the yard was full of weapons and ammunition, enough to equip at least a regiment. You still dare to say you haven’t made a fortune?”

Now, not only did Li Yunlong's back feel numb, but cold sweat also began to pour out.

"Hehe, Brigade Commander, Division Commander, these are all gifts from Brother Longfei. He wants my Third Battalion to be expanded into a regiment."

Brigade Commander Chen was quite straightforward, speaking half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"If you want to expand your battalion into a regiment, then my brigade must expand into a division."

Li Yunlong immediately began to flatter him: "Brigade Commander, it is entirely appropriate for your brigade to be expanded into an army. Division Commander, it is even more appropriate for your division to be expanded into an army."

Brigade Commander Chen wasn't buying it. They were all desperate for money; who wouldn't be envious of these weapons and equipment?

"Li Yunlong, you keep the equipment for one battalion, and send the rest to the brigade headquarters tomorrow."

"No, no, no! Brigade Commander, this is robbery! Division Commander, please be the judge!"

Commander Liu smiled slightly, appearing as if he were ignoring the matter and remaining uninvolved.

Long Fei knew that Brigade Commander Chen was teasing Li Yunlong, so he got off the kang (a heated brick bed) and saluted.

"Greetings, Brigade Commander Chen, and Division Commander Liu. I am Long Fei, the commander of the Longyan Legion."

Brigade Commander Chen and Division Commander Liu immediately returned the salute solemnly.

"Commander Long, we received a report from Commander Yi saying you wish to see us?"

Long Fei nodded emphatically and said, "Yes, our legion has entered the Taihang Mountains in Shanxi and happened to encounter the Qinlai Detachment under the 129th Division."

"We fought several battles together, captured Kurijo, and killed more than a thousand Japanese soldiers."

"I learned from Commander Qin that the 772nd Regiment's base is not far from their base, so I came here specifically to visit you and get to know you."

Commander Liu immediately replied, "Yes, Commander Qin has already reported the situation you mentioned to the division headquarters."

"Actually, we had heard of the Dragon Flame Force long ago and admire your achievements. We have long admired the Dragon Legion Commander."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong hurriedly said, "Division Commander, Brigade Commander, you must be tired from your journey. Please sit down and rest, and we can chat slowly."

"Da Biao, go check if there's any more sweet potato liquor. Bring over two more bottles."

Division Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen did not stop Zhang Dabiao, and invited Long Fei to sit down together.

At this moment, Long Fei took the initiative to speak up: "Brigade Commander Chen, Division Commander Liu, I know that your Eighth Route Army is ruthless in fighting the Japanese."

"But the Second World War Zone and the Nationalist government always made excuses and refused to pay you military pay or replenish your weapons and ammunition."

Brigade Commander Chen said bitterly, "That's right, they're always petty and wary of us, afraid that we'll become stronger."

"But now that the country is in crisis, why don't they understand that if the Eighth Route Army becomes stronger, it can eliminate a large number of Japanese soldiers and also reduce the pressure on their National Army?"

Long Fei echoed, "Brigade Commander Chen is right."

Commander Liu continued, "When the 129th Division was reorganized and re-equipped, it was pouring rain that day. We took a collective oath in the rain, saying that for the country, for the nation, and for our descendants, we would fight to the end."

"Therefore, even if our weapons are outdated, even if we lack food and ammunition, we will definitely keep our oath."

Commander Liu's words deeply moved Long Fei. The predecessors had really gone through so much. Their optimism and fearlessness were truly awe-inspiring.

However, Long Fei thought to himself, since God had allowed him and the special forces battalion to travel here and even bestowed upon them a powerful War God System.

Then we must help the Eighth Route Army and make them a mighty force that strikes fear into the hearts of the Japanese devils.

"Brigade Commander Chen and Division Commander Liu are both right. Compared to you, I, Long Fei, truly feel ashamed."

"Brigade Commander Chen, don't let Battalion Commander Li send the equipment over to you tomorrow."

"Actually, besides wanting to get to know you, I also prepared a gift for the 129th Division this time."

"My supply troops will deliver it to the headquarters of the 772nd Regiment tomorrow. Please accept it with pleasure, Brigade Commander Chen and Division Commander Liu."

After hearing this, Division Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen looked at each other.

They had learned that Long Fei had given Qin Lai Detachment a large amount of advanced weapons and equipment.

I just saw the supplies he gave to Li Yunlong in the yard again; they were enough to equip a regiment.

Both of them thought that Long Fei's generosity and generosity were simply too great.

Moreover, judging from Long Fei's tone, the gift he prepared for the 129th Division would not be insignificant.

Of course, during such a difficult time, Long Feilai's timely help was exactly what the two needed, so they would never refuse.

Commander Liu rarely drinks alcohol. The only time he did so was when he crossed the Chishui River three times. He drank three bowls of Maotai, which led to the story of "three bowls and you can't cross the river".

However, at this moment, Commander Liu took the initiative to raise his wine bowl and toast Long Fei.

Seeing this, Brigade Commander Chen also raised his wine bowl.

"Commander Long, thank you for your timely help. On behalf of the Eighth Route Army, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you."

Long Fei quickly waved his hand: "Commander Liu, you're being too harsh. You don't need to thank me. It's an honor for our Longyan Legion to have the opportunity to help the Eighth Route Army."

"I'll drink first as a sign of respect. Let's join hands in Shanxi to kill the Japanese devils and strive to drive them out of China as soon as possible."

"Well said, let's drink this bowl of wine together..."