SWDnovel Chapter 23 The Brigade Commander's Phone Call
Chapter 23 The Brigade Commander's Phone Call
The headquarters compound of the Independent Regiment.
A side room in the courtyard.
Wang Yousheng had just finished packing his luggage and was preparing to return to the logistics department with Li Yunlong.
I stayed there for four whole days, wandering around with Li Yunlong, doing absolutely nothing, and I was so bored I was about to fart.
Fortunately, the points accumulated by the Golden Finger kept increasing, so Wang Yousheng didn't harbor much resentment.
At the same time, Wang Yousheng also considered a question: since he had already traveled through time, could he change the plot?
After all, Kong Jie was about to be ambushed by the old Japanese devil Yamamoto Ichiki in the coming days.
If we help Kong Jie, and Kong Jie's position is not removed by headquarters, then Li Yunlong will not be able to take office. What should we do then?
After all, the front-line battlefield earns more points than the logistics department.
Has the dream of building a strong military been shattered? He's been working as a secretary in the logistics department ever since.
As Wang Yousheng was deep in thought, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.
"Report! There's an emergency."
"Urgent report?"
Wang Yousheng made up his mind to go and take a look.
As soon as I stepped out of the courtyard, I heard Kong Jie cursing and swearing.
When Wang Yousheng arrived at the door, he immediately saw Li Yunlong and Kong Jie staring at the map on the wall, both of them looking rather grim.
Li Yunlong pointed to the map on the wall and said, "Old Kong, it looks like these Japanese devils are after you."
Kong Jie chuckled and said, "I bet it's because you stole the Japanese soldiers' equipment that they think there's a large force of ours nearby."
Li Yunlong chuckled and said, "Old Kong, you've struck it rich! There are only two hundred-odd Japanese soldiers. If we gather your entire regiment and beat them to a pulp, you might be able to make a killing."
"That's too risky."
"adventure???"
Li Yunlong was stunned for a moment, then said, "Old Kong, don't hold back. I've heard that your Independent Regiment of over two thousand men couldn't even take down a single Japanese company?"
Kong Jie said guiltily, "Don't be fooled by the fact that my Independent Regiment has a lot of soldiers; we don't have enough guns and ammunition. Unlike your New First Regiment."
Li Yunlong instantly understood and said, "Hey! You little punk, are you trying to steal my equipment again?"
Kong Jie said, "I don't have that many petty thoughts. If I want to fight the Japanese, I have to ask the brigade commander for permission. But, I'm sure the brigade commander wouldn't agree anyway."
As you know, these past few months our Eighth Route Army has been fighting the Japanese invaders while simultaneously encircling and suppressing Shi Yousan and Sun Liancheng. Our supplies have been depleted immensely.
Li Yunlong said with a grim face, "We can't let the Japanese invaders brazenly storm our base area, damn it."
Li Yunlong didn't look like a clothing factory director at all; he seemed more like the commander of an independent regiment.
The operations staff officers of the two independent regiments standing nearby couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at, you son of a bitch?"
"Ring ring ring..."
Just then, the phone at the regimental headquarters rang.
After the operator finished the call, he quickly stood at attention and said in a solemn voice, "Brigade Commander!"
"Um???"
Li Yunlong and Kong Jie both looked at the operator.
The operator said, "Regimental Commander, the Brigade Commander wants you to take this call."
Kong Jie took the phone and said solemnly, "Brigade Commander!"
"Kong Jie, a Japanese company is approaching your defensive zone. What's going on?"
The phone's transmission was quite good, but the brigade commander sounded puzzled.
Kong Jie glanced at Li Yunlong subconsciously and said, "Brigade Commander, the Independent Regiment recently attacked a Japanese transport team, so I reckon the Japanese are coming after us."
"A transport team? You're quite the smooth operator. So, what good stuff did you get that made the Japanese so anxious?"
"Forehead……"
Kong Jie was at a loss for words.
Seeing this, Li Yunlong kept giving him meaningful glances, seemingly afraid that Kong Jie would give himself away.
Kong Jie said, "Brigade Commander, it's nothing really. We just seized some ammunition, not much. A few thousand rounds of bullets, and a few thousand rounds of grenades and light and heavy machine guns."
"Oh? Is this all the Japanese have to send out a whole company for??"
The brigade commander clearly didn't believe him!
"Brigade Commander, it is..." Kong Jie sensed something was off about the brigade commander's tone and felt he was about to be exposed.
"Cough cough..."
Li Yunlong immediately coughed, his tiger-like eyes fixed on Kong Jie.
Kong Jie laughed and said, "Brigade Commander, as you know, the Japanese have always attached great importance to logistical support. This time, it took me a whole battalion to take down the transport truck."
"Well, in that case, you can keep this batch of equipment. No need to report it. Wait... why do I hear Li Yunlong's voice?"
"???"
"Brigade Commander, no, isn't Li Yunlong working at the clothing factory making uniforms?" Kong Jie said, feigning ignorance.
"Alright, alright, the Japanese are already close to our base, we can't let them escape. Now I order you to wipe out this entire Japanese company!"
"yes!"
After Kong Jie responded, he added, "Brigade Commander, if our Independent Regiment faces the enemy head-on, the positions of the regimental headquarters and the battalions will be exposed. Does this mean the higher-ups are going to relieve our Independent Regiment of their duties?"
The brigade commander added, "That's right. After the battle, your independent regiment will be transferred to Yangcun."
"yes!"
After hanging up the phone, Kong Jie said with a sly grin, "Old Li, how about that? We've been loyal enough, haven't we?"
Li Yunlong chuckled and said, "Old Kong, you're the one who knows proper manners. If the brigade commander finds out I sneaked out, I might get punished again."
"but……"
Li Yunlong had an idea and said, "Old Kong, I want to participate in this battle. Give me a platoon, and I'll redeem myself through meritorious service. Maybe then I can leave the clothing factory."
Kong Jie fell into deep thought. If he hadn't helped Li Yunlong withstand the brigade commander's interrogation, Li Yunlong would probably have been criticized again.
"good!"
Kong Jie immediately gave the order: "Signalsmen!"
"arrive!"
"Order: First Battalion, Second Battalion, Third Battalion, march rapidly towards the regimental headquarters! I have an urgent combat order!"
"yes!"
Kong Jie glanced at Li Yunlong again and said, "Old Li, although I'm letting you participate in the battle, you still have to be careful. The Japanese have a company of soldiers. You'll be my temporary operations staff officer."
"Hey, yes, Commander!" Li Yunlong chuckled and immediately stood at attention.
"Hahaha……"
Kong Jie smiled with satisfaction.
At the same time, Wang Yousheng, who was outside the door, received another combat mission notification from the cheat system.
[Congratulations on receiving your new mission: Assist the Independent Regiment in eliminating a Japanese company.]
[Mission Rewards: 10000 Points, 50 Merit Points]
Wang Yousheng was also very satisfied, thinking that the trip had been worthwhile.
"Katsuko!"
Li Yunlong suddenly shouted.
Wang Yousheng immediately rushed into the command post, stood at attention, and shouted, "Old Commander! Wang Yousheng is here!"
"Hmm, good kid, come fight with me later. Also, bring Zhang Shan and the others along. These guys are itching to get back to work. Let them train properly."
"yes!"