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

080 Wanderer

Xiaodiantun, located between Wulongkou and Longwangmiao, is now the base of guerrillas and reconnaissance companies. About 60% of Wulongkou has been occupied by our army, and more than a dozen villages will likely join us soon. The situation is still very favorable for Songjiazhai, but this is only temporary.

Everyone was devastated once again, thinking to themselves that they really couldn't guess what the commander was thinking.

"The Japanese have suffered such a great loss, how could they let it go? They will definitely launch a large-scale attack next spring. Therefore, we still have a lot of tasks this winter to guard against the Japanese's even more frenzied counterattack in the spring."

Therefore, we must make full preparations and not be blindly arrogant or sit idly by and wait for our doom..." After saying this, Shangguan Yun's gaze became solemn, and he turned around and returned to the main seat.

"Therefore, our current task is... First, to launch the winter conscription expansion program immediately, establish a special working group, and select eligible young men under the age of 40 from among the villagers to join the army."

Anyone who meets the requirements must unconditionally obey the arrangements; otherwise, they will be given travel expenses to leave Songjiazhai. In these chaotic times, Songjiazhai does not support idlers.

Second, the reconnaissance company headquarters was equipped with a radio and telephone lines extending to the front-line strongholds. They closely monitored intelligence in places such as Wulongkou, Daheishan, Zhuanghe County, Haicheng, Nanfen, and Laoyeling, and carried out recruitment propaganda work with the guerrillas in the above-mentioned areas.

Regardless of their origins—displaced people, common folk, heroes of the martial world, talented individuals—anyone of good character and with a heart for fighting the enemy will be accepted by Songjia Village. Furthermore, if a member of a family joins the army, Songjia Village can arrange for the livelihood of one of their family members or provide a resettlement allowance. We aim to complete all conscription work before the end of the year.

"Third, the existing troops will be expanded. The two infantry companies will be expanded into two infantry battalions. The officers and soldiers will remain the same, but all will be promoted one level. The existing 400 veterans will be the basis for the reorganization."

Each battalion was initially composed of one company of soldiers, each company was composed of one platoon of soldiers, and each platoon had only one squad. Subsequently, Tang Jian became the battalion commander of the new recruits' battalion and selected and trained the new recruits.

The logistics unit was expanded to include a logistics battalion, with Ren Yongqi as the battalion commander. Efforts were made to complete the company and platoon formations of each battalion before the Spring Festival. In addition, Xu Wengang was appointed as the cavalry company commander, Yu Chaofeng as the reconnaissance company commander, Li Xia as the female soldiers company commander, the transportation company was temporarily vacant, and Gao Wei was appointed as the armored air defense company commander.

The expanded assault company commander is Li Dechao, the artillery company commander is Shen Wuzhou, the heavy machine gun company commander is Min Wenqian, the guard platoon commander remains unchanged and Yan Yunzhu remains the platoon leader. Other appointments and weapon allocations will be made after the organizational structure of each unit is completed.

"In addition, due to the heavy damage in the mountain stronghold during this battle, all companies and platoons will suspend training from today. Company and platoon leaders should go to Lao Huang to receive tasks to expand the stronghold and defensive fortifications, build more houses, and sew cotton clothes and quilts, which will be needed in a few days."

In two days, a large amount of supplies and new weapons will arrive at the stronghold. Once things are settled in the stronghold, the newly added companies will be able to receive the new weapons. The existing weapons and equipment of the old battalions, companies, and platoons will remain the same for the time being. Do you all understand...?

Everyone stood up, saluted, and said, "Understood..."

"Alright, Lao Huang, go down and assign tasks..." Everyone scattered, and Lao Huang led his men off to get busy.

It was already afternoon when Shangguan Yun stepped out of the main hall, stretched, rubbed his eyes, and looked around.

At this time, the snow outside was about 30 centimeters deep, and the main roads had been cleared, including the training ground and the stone path leading to the cave.

Song Xiaoyun walked behind Shangguan Yun, hugged one of his arms and rubbed against him, saying, "Hehe, let's go build a snowman, Superman..."

"Uh..." Shangguan Yun was embarrassed. He couldn't help himself in the heat of the night and revealed some of his abilities to Song Xiaoyun, mainly to reassure her and prevent a repeat of what happened before.

Unexpectedly, the girl became very interested after hearing this and actually forced Shangguan Yun to do some difficult moves and even asked him to perform magic tricks. Shangguan Yun couldn't satisfy her curiosity one by one. Oh no, who knows what new ideas this curious little girl has that she wants him to verify.

"Big sister... let's play together... big sister..." Song Xiaoyun had originally come with Shangguan Yun, but now Zhu Yanping was standing aside, staring intently into the distance.

The two looked over and saw a group of young people clearing snow. One of them stood out. He was about 180 cm tall, holding a shovel, wearing a blue robe and a red scarf. He was sweating profusely and singing a song. It sounded like a school playground song, but it was full of passion and excitement.

"Hey, Brother Yun, I recognize that guy. He's the new guy Lao Huang mentioned today. I called him over... Li Haiyao... Li Haiyao..."

"Hey... I'm here... Who called me..." He shoveled the shovel into the ground, wiped the sweat from his face, and whirled around, revealing jet-black hair, a handsome face, and a spirited, dashing figure...

Zhu Yanping's body trembled slightly, a blush spreading across his face. Under the setting sun, a breathtakingly beautiful scene unfolded in the breeze...

They were all young people, so there was nothing to be reserved about. After playing for an afternoon, they became quite familiar with each other. Shangguan Yun looked at his older sister's expression and chuckled to himself. It seemed that his older sister's spring field had arrived.

During dinner, everyone was chatting freely. "Haha... Brother Li, I, Shangguan Yun, admire talented and unrestrained people the most. I still don't know where you live or how old you are..."

Li Haiyao stood up, looked around at everyone, and seeing that the dozen or so people who had come for dinner were all young people from the village, he chuckled and said:

"My name is Li Haiyao, I am 21 years old this year, and I am from Handan. My family has fallen on hard times and I have no relatives or friends to rely on. My parents have passed away. When I was 18, I went to Beijing to study and studied at Peking University's Red Building."

During this time, I studied under Mr. Chen Xiu and Mr. Li Zhao, receiving daily instruction and benefiting greatly. I changed my name to Li Mao; you may all call me Li Mao from now on... My classmates, Ding Miao, Mengmeng, and Li Wei, are all promising young people. It's a pleasure to meet you today..." Everyone stood up, clasped their hands in greeting, and introduced themselves...

"The north wind blows and the grass turns yellow; the cold night scatters frost before the window."

The chill is felt only by the Shichahai Lake, and even more so at the foot of the Bell and Drum Towers;

I bitterly lament that the days are too short for chickens and fowl to find food, and I resent the long nights for frogs to sleep.

The city is full of wanderers, so why complain about the fragrance emanating from the corner of the wall?

----Li Mao, "The Wanderer"

"Brother Yun, Li Mao's poem is really good. Why don't you write one for me too? Look, my sister's eyes are glued to it, and her face is all red..." After dinner, everyone dispersed and went back to their rooms to rest.