Vanguards of the War of Resistance! Let's travel back in time together, classmates!

Chapter 55 They're all talented!

Three drumbeats sounded, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, all was quiet. Shangguan Yun finally vented the anger that had been building up over the past few days and fell into a deep sleep. Song Xiaoyun also lazily drifted off to sleep.

The moon lazily moved into the bay, while the sun yawned and peeked out from behind the mountains to clock in for work.

"Haha..." A new day has begun...

When the sun was high in the sky, Shangguan Yun glanced at Song Xiaoyun, who was still fast asleep, covered her with a blanket, and then stepped out of the command post. Outside, besides the busy crowd, Logistics Minister Lao Huang had been waiting for a long time. The group headed to the western training ground and relayed a message to all commanders and soldiers to assemble at the training ground.

Half an hour later, everyone had assembled, and three officers at the company commander level, Min Wenqian, Zhao Peng, and Liu Ransong, stepped forward to report.

"Reporting to the commander, all officers and soldiers have assembled and are awaiting your instructions."

"Okay, everyone, take a break. Old Huang will report on the recent recruitment situation."

“Yes…” Old Huang took out the ledger, flipped through a few pages and read aloud.

"Since the news was released by Songjiazhai half a month ago, more than 1000 people from the local people and various forces have come to join us. Most of them are the elderly, women and children. Only less than 300 people are suitable to join the army and fight. Some of them brought their own weapons. All of them have registered and are gathered here."

The other personnel have been incorporated into the logistics unit, transport unit, medical team, and patrol team as you instructed, and some of Yu Chaofeng's reconnaissance platoon has also been selected.

Another group was taken away by Liu Yong's guerrilla team, and more than 330 new houses were built, bringing the total population to more than 2000.

The area of ​​Dazhai has expanded northward to the outer gate. The construction team is working hard to build the northern outer gate and outer wall, which are the same as the inner gate. However, the population in the village has increased and food is becoming scarce. It is estimated that we can only eat until next spring. Please make arrangements as soon as possible, Commander.

Min Wenqian stepped forward and reported to the commander: "All the wounded have recovered and some have returned to their units and can continue fighting. Our unit now has 186 veterans who are ready to fight, plus 464 new recruits."

This doesn't even include the guerrilla force of over 60 people, the reconnaissance platoon of over 50 people, and the logistics department of over 300 people, not including the older and younger members...

“Hmm…” Shangguan Yun took a list from Liang Shanshan and handed it to Min Wenqian, “Have those whose names are called come to the front.”

Min Wenqian glanced at the people behind him and shouted, "Tang Jian, Bai Xiaoru, Yan Yunzhu, Shen Wuzhou, Ye Yizhou, Huang Zhibing!"

"To...to..."

The six people, four men and two women, strode to the front of the group and saluted:

“Reporting to the Commander…” The voice was loud and clear, the gaze firm.

Shangguan Yun nodded slightly and began to ask questions one by one.

"Tell me what you did before and how you got here. Tang Jian, let's start with you..."

"Reporting to Commander, I am the former company commander of the 3rd Company, 1st Regiment, 109th Division of the Northeast Army stationed in Fengtian. After the fall of Fengtian, I retreated along the railway and was chased into the mountains by the enemy. Thirteen brothers followed me, one of whom was a platoon leader, carrying 14 Hanyang rifles..." Tang Jian reported with his head held high.

"Hmm, not bad, Company Commander Tang, why did you join us...?"

A struggle flashed in Tang Jian's eyes. "I... and my brothers... did not voluntarily abandon Fengtian. We were outnumbered and the main force had all fled."

"My company was reduced to only 13 men. We had to take back Fengtian... Waaah..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened and tears fell.

Shangguan Yun nodded slightly. "Good, you really have backbone. You can stay. I'll give you a chance to get revenge. I guarantee that your company will be the first to enter Fengtian in the future. I'll assign you a mission in a bit."

"Thank you, Commander. Salute..." Tang Jian was overjoyed upon hearing this.

The second person was a slender girl with fair skin, who looked slightly haggard.

"I am Bai Xiaoru, a student at Haicheng Medical College... I am all alone and have been separated from my classmates. I don't have any special skills. I used to be an assistant to the attending physician during my internship at a hospital. I know some simple surgical procedures and nursing care. I would like to ask the Commander to take me in."

I had nowhere else to go. I was chased all the way here by the Japanese devils, sob sob...

"Okay, then you can work in the medical team. They happen to be short of medical staff who know surgery. Go find Sister Zhu and report for duty in a bit..."

"Thank you, Commander..." Bai Xiaoru said, then turned and ran towards the medical team.

"My name is Yan Yunzhu, haha... People call me Zhuzi. I used to be a hunter in the village of Erbaihu in Sidaogou. I can shoot a gun, I can shoot arrows, and I can beat a tiger to death with my fists. Wild animals would stay far away from me."

Ever since the Japanese occupied the mountain stronghold of Sidaogou, they have frequently sent puppet troops to harass us. They have looted all the food in our house. My mother was afraid that I would starve and go to fight the Japanese.

I heard you're recruiting, so I'm here to serve you, boss. I just hope you can give me a meal, hehe...

"This is ridiculous! How could you leave your mother behind and run away like this? Who's in your family?" Shangguan Yun asked, her eyes wide.

"Um... I also have a younger brother named Dunzi, who is sixteen years old. I am twenty-one years old this year, and my mother is over fifty years old, but she is blind. It's okay, Commander. I'll just get them some food every now and then, hehe..."

"You think this is feeding a cat, you silly boy? Heh... Tomorrow, bring your brother and mother over, then you can report to Brother Ban in the guard platoon. After that, take your mother to the medical room... Go back now..." Shangguan Yun said angrily.

"Thank you, Commander, I'll be right there..." Pillar ran down the mountain with tears in his eyes. Now, the whole family would have food. He moved with lightning speed...

"Shen Wuzhou, the third leader of Laoye Ridge, was separated from the chief in the battle of Longwang Temple. Now the enemy army has blocked the mountain. I heard that the chief is seriously injured. My remaining dozen or so brothers and I are extremely anxious."

Unfortunately, the enemy's blockade was too tight, and we could not pass through. Therefore, we came to Songjia Village to see Chief Song.

Unexpectedly... alas... your village also suffered heavy losses. The day before yesterday, we went to pay our respects to Chief Song, intending to leave now and think of another way.

Later, I heard from the brothers in the village that the commander was incredibly brave and skilled, killing countless enemies and severely damaging the Japanese in the Battle of Dragon King Temple.

We brothers have been waiting to see Commander for many days. We meet today not for anything else, but to ask Commander to lend a helping hand and save the life of our chief, Ren Yongqi.

Chief Ren once saved my entire family's lives. If I can repay Chief Ren's kindness this time with the Commander's help, I dare not speak for others, but I am willing to serve the Commander from now on and be at his beck and call.

I don't have any great abilities. I worked at the Fengtian Arsenal for a few years and have some knowledge of artillery use and production. I hope I can be of assistance to the commander..."