Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

Li Yunlong and Zhongming Daxiang communicated for about two hours and left their contact information with each other so that they could consult each other when they needed to purchase supplies in the future.

In the end, Li Yunlong sold the 2,467 Japanese corpses and heads to the Japanese for 15 yuan. The Japanese paid 11,050 yuan in cash, 2,000 gas masks, and a colonel's samurai sword.

Zhong Ming Daxiang privately purchased a thousand packs of Sakura cigarettes from the Independent Column at the price of one dollar per pack, as well as some other spoils of the Independent Column, spending a total of 11,050 dollars. The payment was made at the rate of one dollar for fifteen bullets.

When Xing Zhiguo, Zhang Dabiao and others watched the Japanese deliver various supplies to the front of the vehicle, they looked at each other, completely unaware of what was happening.

"Old Li, these?"

Xing Zhiguo picked up the gas mask and asked in surprise.

“How many gas masks did we seize?”

"There are less than five hundred!"

Li Yunlong looked back at the Osaka Division who were transporting corpses behind him and said: "Look at those devils, almost everyone is wearing a gas mask!"

Li Yunlong had already noticed this. In 1941, the Japanese were not very rampant in using poison gas bombs. But after fighting on two fronts in 1942, the Japanese began to decline and gradually became completely crazy, starting to use all kinds of biological weapons.

Now the Japanese used biological weapons, but most of the time they used them secretly. Some Japanese troops didn't even know that their bombers used poison gas bombs. But after 1942, poison gas bombs almost became one of the regular weapons of the Japanese army.

Li Yunlong noticed it when Kotaro Kotari took out a gas mask and put it on his head. Given the Japanese's habit of withholding money from the army, if they could issue gas masks to a unit, there was only one possibility: the Japanese were preparing to use poison gas bombs.

Otherwise, for tasks like exchanging corpses, the Japanese would simply ask the army soldiers to tear a piece of white cloth over their mouths and noses and wet it with water at most. There was no need for a gas mask at all.

"what do you mean?"

"We have to be on guard. Report this news to headquarters immediately and let them take precautions!"

"Yes!"

At the same time, Li Yunlong also looked towards the south with concern. The Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain was getting closer and closer, but Li Yunlong knew that with his current military strength, he could not change anything. After all, the national army in Zhongtiao Mountain was rotten to the core.

"Are the Nationalist troops in Zhongtiao Mountain still selling weapons?"

Xing Zhiguo wrote down the contents of the telegram and handed it to the signalman, then looked up and said, "Sell it. When you asked me to contact you before, I sent someone to contact them. It's still the same price!"

Li Yunlong narrowed his eyes and said, "Cut the price by 50%, or 30%. 50% probably won't agree. Tell them that if they're willing to sell, then sell. If they're not willing, forget it! I guess these people are busy making money right now."

"Yes!"

At this time, Wang Zhiqi, the commander of the 165th Division of the National Army in Zhongtiao Mountain, was in the division's logistics warehouse, counting the weapons and ammunition stored in the warehouse.

Boxes of bullets and artillery shells were sent into the warehouse. Wang Zhiqi held a cigarette in his mouth, not paying any attention to the words "the warehouse is a restricted area and fireworks are strictly prohibited."

"Hurry up, don't dawdle and miss your meal."

As he spoke, he kicked a soldier who was carrying an ammunition box.

At this time, the logistics director of the 165th Division came to Wang Zhiqi and said, "Uncle, the Eighth Route Army Independent Column sent another telegram..."

Wang Zhiqi frowned and slapped the logistics director on the head: "How many times have I told you, when you're working, you should use your job title!"

"It's the division commander. The division commander called from the Eighth Route Army Independent Column and wants to buy Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns, 200,000 rounds of ammunition, two heavy guns, 100 rounds of ammunition, and a large amount of sugar!"

Hearing this, Wang Zhiqi frowned and asked, "When did those Tubalu become so rich?"

As Wang Zhiqi spoke, he took the telegram and started reading it. This business deal would cost at least 200,000 oceans.

"Commander, this independent column just wiped out an entire regiment of the Japanese two days ago and recaptured a county town. It's normal for them to have some money!"

Hearing this, Wang Zhiqi was stunned for a moment. He had been busy playing cards these days and hadn't noticed this at all: "So this independent column is rich?"

"Well, I guess they made a lot of money. It's a county town, so I guess they can make a lot of money!"

Wang Zhiqi's eyes lit up and he said, "We can sell it, but we need to raise the price. We gave them a bargain last time. If we hadn't sold them heavy artillery, how could those Eighth Route Army soldiers attack the county with just a few guns? I deserve at least half the credit for this!"

The logistics director said with embarrassment, "Division Commander, the independent column sent a telegram saying that the price needs to be cut by 30%."

"30%? What are they daydreaming about? Tell them, it's impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

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Chapter 160 Bullet Production Line Arrives

After Wang Zhiqi finished his outburst, he looked at his nephew, who was cowering and wanted to say something but didn't dare to. He immediately kicked him and said, "If you have to fart, fart now!"

"Uncle, the independent column said that the Japanese are going to attack soon. If you don't sell it, you can keep it as a trophy for the Japanese!"

As soon as this was said, the logistics director immediately said, "It wasn't me who said it, it was Li Yunlong. Here's the telegram!"

It was impossible to conceal the fact that the Japanese were going to attack Zhongtiao Mountain. With such a large-scale troop mobilization, five divisions, two brigades and more than 100,000 troops appeared on the outskirts of Zhongtiao Mountain. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the National Army had discovered the trick long ago, so there was no need for Li Yunlong to remind the Japanese that they were going to attack Zhongtiao Mountain.

Before this large-scale battle began, both sides knew the situation well and began to deploy troops. With large-scale combat, there was basically no possibility of a sneak attack unless the opponents were blind. Now that Wang Zhiqi's troops were replenishing ammunition and supplies, the mountain city was preparing for the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain.

"Li Yunlong... who does this Li Yunlong look down on? He's only been fighting the Japs for a few days? Didn't he just capture a county town? What's so great about that? Without my heavy artillery, how could he have taken it down? He still looks down on me. If he were in front of me now, I would kill him!"

Wang Zhiqi put his hands on his hips after he finished speaking, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. The logistics director lowered his head and didn't dare to speak. He waited until Wang Zhiqi's anger had almost reached a certain point before speaking: "Then I'll call the independent column back? Don't you want to sell it?"

Wang Zhiqi wanted to grit his teeth and say he wouldn't sell them, but he knew the Japanese were about to attack and now was the best time to make a fortune. Besides, Li Yunlong's price was not low. "Sell them, of course I should sell them. I'll take a small loss. I pity these Eighth Route Army soldiers. They're all fighting against the Japanese. I'll help them if I can!"

"Commander, you're wise. So, are we still going to sell the heavy artillery this time? We only have four pieces left. If we sell them all, it'll be hard to explain."

"What are you afraid of? Just leave one gun. Have someone make three more. Use the old method: block them with something. When we fight the Japs, just say they were destroyed. Remember, they were destroyed by Japs planes. Do you understand? If the artillery battalion dares to say anything, you know what to do!" (Note 1)

"Yes, uncle!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhiqi kicked him again: "How many times have I told you to refer to your job title when you're working?"

"Yes, division commander. The independent column also asked if you want the Japanese colonel's command sword. They captured several and want to sell some. Ten thousand dollars each!"

Wang Zhiqi's eyes lit up when he heard this: "The Japanese regiment commander's command knife?"

"Correct!"

"How much?" Wang Zhiqi was a little tempted.

"Ten thousand oceans!"

Wang Zhiqi thought for a moment and said, "Tell them, seven thousand, seven thousand dollars a piece. I want one!"

The logistics director rubbed his head and said, "It's clearly stated in the telegram they sent. No bargaining. They said we don't want it, but some people do!"

"These bastards! I... well, just tell them I want one!"

After saying that, Wang Zhiqi walked towards the headquarters angrily. After thinking for a while, he turned around, got on a car, and drove towards a village outside the headquarters. The village was stationed with Wang Zhiqi's guards and some relatives. Wang Zhiqi had several concubines, and in addition to the one in the mountain city, there were two who were here to accompany him.

When Wang Zhiqi arrived, someone came to greet him immediately. Wang Zhiqi walked into the largest house in the village without looking back.

Two women in gorgeous clothes were chatting in the room. When they saw Wang Zhiqi coming, they immediately walked over with their waists twisted: "Marshal, why are you back!"

"Stop talking nonsense, pack your things quickly, take the money and I'll have someone take you across the river and go straight to the mountain city to find the boss!"

Hearing these words, the two women's eyes lit up and they immediately began to pack up. They had long been tired of staying in this shabby place in Zhongtiao Mountain. Such a remote and poor place had wanted to leave for a long time. Now that they heard that they were going to the mountain city, they left without asking the reason.

At this time in Zhongtiao Mountain, many generals of the National Army had begun to prepare to escape. The three Japanese divisions and two brigades were attacking, and everyone was in a negative mood.

However, Li Yunlong held a telegram and put it aside helplessly, saying, "The Japanese are much more cautious this time. Knowing that a division was mobilized from northern Hebei to assist in the defense of Taiyuan, they are afraid that I will take the opportunity to wipe out their lair again, right?"

After he finished speaking, he looked up at Zheng Yaoxian beside him and said, "Thank you, Director Zheng, for the information!"

Zheng Yaoxian, still wearing sunglasses, said, "General Li, you're too polite. The item is right in front. Please sign for it. If there are no problems, please sign so that I can take the balance back and report back!"

Zheng Yaoxian's eyes under his sunglasses kept looking around, watching the soldiers around him wearing Eighth Route Army uniforms training, his eyes full of envy. He also wanted to be able to wear a military uniform openly.

"Thank you for the trouble, Director Zheng!"

Li Yunlong and Zheng Yaoxian shook hands, then walked towards a wooden box placed on the ground not far away.

There is one thing that Li Yunlong admires very much about Boss Dai, and that is that in addition to eliminating traitors, he does a very big business. There are many Japanese devils along the way from the mountain city to Taihang Mountains, but Boss Dai was able to smooth the relationship and transport such a large piece of machinery here.

However, Li Yunlong also knew that this was mainly because this bullet production line was too old. If it was not assembled together, it would look no different from scrap metal, so it was easier to transport.

But Li Yunlong knew even better that the poor Japanese soldiers would not only take away scrap metal, but would even take away iron pots and pans from ordinary people's homes during raids.

Such a large item could actually be delivered to Ping'an County. I can only say that Boss Dai is really capable.

Li Yunlong carefully checked the bullet production line. It was indeed the one he had seen before. The most important things such as the stamping machine, mold, primer assembler, etc. were all there. With these things, bullets can be produced semi-automatically, and the efficiency is far higher than the current manual rubbing device in the arsenal.

"Check carefully, if there's no problem, sign!"

Zheng Yaoxian still looked nonchalant, his eyes looking towards some places in the distance where red flags were flying. He had a cigarette in his mouth but didn't take a puff for a long time. From time to time, he glanced at Li Yunlong out of the corner of his eyes, wondering whether the note in his pocket at the awarding ceremony was given to him by Li Yunlong.

"no problem!"

Since it was something sent by Zheng Yaoxian, Li Yunlong believed that there should be no big problem. After a careful inspection, he signed it directly after confirming that there was no problem, and signaled Lao Xing to pay the balance.

Zheng Yaoxian watched Li Yunlong sign the document and then closed it. "See you later, General Li!"

Li Yunlong stretched out his hand, and the two men held hands together. Zheng Yaoxian passed by Li Yunlong, got on a prepared vehicle, and headed towards Zhongtiao Mountain. It was still the same route they took when they came. After starting from the mountain city, they arrived at the Yellow River, then entered Zhongtiao Mountain and then Taihang Mountain.

Zheng Yaoxian still had a mission when he returned, which was to check the combat readiness of various troops in Zhongtiao Mountain.

After Zheng Yaoxian left, Li Yunlong rummaged through his pockets, then narrowed his eyes slightly and took out a pack of cigarettes and a note from his pocket.

He glanced around, found a place where no one was around, lit a cigarette, and looked at the note.

"There's a storage space under the machine in box number three. There are some new accessories inside."

If it was someone else who delivered the machine, Li Yunlong might have wondered where the note came from, but since it was Zheng Yaoxian, he must have secretly put the note into his pocket, the same pocket where he kept his cigarettes.

“How thoughtful!”

Li Yunlong muttered to himself as he put the note away. Keeping this note might be useful in the future. If he really needed to prove Zheng Yaoxian's identity, this note could be used as one of the evidences.

But Li Yunlong was more curious. Why did Zheng Yaoxian take the risk of giving him the note? Did he guess that the note in Zheng Yaoxian's pocket was from him?

Note 1: Some people commented that heavy artillery is impossible to sell. You can check the information to see why Zhongtiaoshan was defeated so badly. This group of people sold everything. What's even more infuriating is that after being defeated, they retreated to the south bank of the Yellow River and continued to do business with the Japanese. The people were starving to death, but they sold food to the Japanese. Among them, Wei and Tang even grew opium and sold it.

Chapter 161 Ding Wei is back

"Lao Li, is this old equipment still usable?"

After the machines arrived, a group of people from the independent column came to watch. Looking at these machines that looked like scrap metal, many of them were confused. They thought that these were things they had bought at a high price, and if they couldn't be used, they would lose a lot of money.

"I'm not sure, but even if it doesn't work, some of the equipment inside can be taken out and repaired and still work. Machines aren't that expensive!"

As Li Yunlong spoke, he shouted to Monk Wei, "Go, bring me the tung oil we seized from the last battle against the Japanese tank brigade!"

As he spoke, Li Yunlong took out his toolbox and began to prepare for a detailed inspection of the machine. When he was in the mountain city, he didn't have the tools to inspect it carefully enough.