Chapter 109: Old Ding, You Weren’t Just Bragging, Were You?
“Li Yunlong, what the hell are you babbling about? This Third Regiment was taken down by my old man, this is my old man’s capture, you shameless bastard coming over to eat ready-made…” Gao Liujin immediately jumped up.
Ding Wei interrupted Gao Liujin: “Regimental Commander Gao, Japanese Reinforcements are already on the way, please put the overall situation first. Things and such can be taken back first, and sorted out slowly later.”
Ding Wei certainly wouldn’t foolishly start a fight with Gao Liujin here; that would be the worst option.
This is our turf.
Take the things back first, then get the Brigade Commander over immediately.
No matter how much you Gao Liujin can talk, can you outtalk our Brigade Commander?
“Hmph.” Gao Liujin snorted, but didn’t say anything more.
He was also a sensible man.
Fighting over it here has no meaning; the things need to be taken back first to have meaning.
As soon as Li Yunlong heard Ding Wei mention the overall situation, he ignored Gao Liujin on the side, turned to Ding Wei and said: “Old Ding, it’s like this: I’m planning to team up with Regiment Commander Chu to heavily damage the Japanese Reinforcements, so that we can take the things back with peace of mind.”
Ding Wei still couldn’t believe it upon hearing this.
Chu Yunfei had five thousand troops, but this was three Japanese Regiments.
Even if Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Gao Liujin teamed up with Chu Yunfei’s 358th Regiment, it would still be hard to match them.
What’s more, they still needed to free up manpower to transport the things.
Wouldn’t Chu Yunfei know how to calculate? With no benefits for him, would he be willing to wade into this mess with us?
Of course.
If Chu Yunfei could help, the 358th Regiment’s five thousand troops would be no small assistance.
So Ding Wei questioned Li Yunlong: “Old Li, you’re not joking, are you? Would Regiment Commander Chu be willing?”
“As long as you brought the Hell Cannon Shells, Brother Chu will be willing, right, Brother Chu.” After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he looked at Chu Yunfei last.
“Regimental Commander Ding, how many shells did you bring?” Chu Yunfei asked Ding Wei.
“Three were used firing at the Japanese Invaders just now, now there are still fifteen left.” Ding Wei answered.
Li Yunlong was overjoyed to hear there were still fifteen: “Old Ding, you’re not joking, are you? Is the Brigade Commander being so generous?”
Li Yunlong was thrilled inside; Ding Wei had one Hell Cannon, we had one, and Gao Liujin had one too.
With our three Hell Cannons and fifteen shells, it would be enough to make these Japanese Reinforcements suffer.
Of course, we still had to be cautious.
The Iron Smelting Plant here had been touched by this shameless Gao Liujin; the Japanese Reinforcements’ Logistics Equipment absolutely could not be meddled with by this stinking shameless Gao Liujin again.
Chu Yunfei’s expression also turned serious: “Regimental Commander Ding, really fifteen shells?”
The Eighth Route Army had three Hell Cannons and fifteen shells, completely enough to keep going.
“Bring the shells over for Regiment Commander Chu to inspect.” Ding Wei had someone bring the shells over.
Someone immediately carried over the wooden crate containing the shells.
Seeing indeed fifteen shells, Chu Yunfei nodded: “Alright, Brother Yunlong, I’ll head back now to continue preparations.”
Seeing that the Eighth Route Army truly had the ability to intercept the Japanese Invaders’ supplies, Chu Yunfei was reassured.
As for how these three regiment commanders were going to handle it, that was no longer Chu Yunfei’s business.
“Regimental Commander Gao, you said you had a business transaction you wanted to do with me. Once this current matter is done, you can come find me anytime; I’ll be waiting for you.” Before leaving, Chu Yunfei still said to Gao Liujin.
Due to time constraints, there was no time now to get to know Gao Liujin specifically.
No problem; once this current matter was done, there would be plenty of time.
The other side mentioned a task; the 358th Regiment’s five thousand troops could perfectly handle a job like that, and Chu Yunfei was quite interested.
“Alright, no problem, Regiment Commander Chu, I will definitely come find you.” Gao Liujin nodded.
“Gentlemen, I won’t stay longer then; I’ll head back first.” Chu Yunfei took his Guard Company and quickly departed.
As soon as Chu Yunfei left, Gao Liujin hurriedly asked: “Li Yunlong, how are you going to team up with Chu Yunfei?”
“Gao Liujin, I still need to solemnly state this to you.” Li Yunlong looked at Gao Liujin seriously, “This is my dish; don’t you dare try to meddle, kid.”
“Chu Yunfei said this is three Japanese Regiments, right?” Gao Liujin asked.
“Yes, three Japanese Regiments.” Li Yunlong nodded, looking at him, “Of course, someone as capable as you, Regimental Commander Gao, if you’re willing to help me fight a battle, I’d still consider it…”
Before Li Yunlong finished speaking, Gao Liujin immediately shook his head and interrupted: “Li Yunlong, don’t try to use me as your gun, kid. That’s three Japanese Regiments; I’m not willing to meddle.”
This Li Yunlong first solemnly stated it was his dish, then said he’d consider letting us help fight a battle—this was clearly reverse psychology, scheming against me!
Which of your eyes sees me as a fool, Li Yunlong!
I’m not falling for it!
“Oh, Gao Liujin, I thought you’d immediately shout that you wouldn’t put three Japanese Regiments in your eyes.” Seeing Gao Liujin refuse, Li Yunlong was delighted inside, but to avoid the other side seeing through the ruse, he continued to provoke: “Didn’t expect you to have times when you’re scared too; turns out you’re a coward as well.”
“Li Yunlong, don’t try to goad me; it’s no use.” Gao Liujin stuck his neck out, not buying Li Yunlong’s ploy at all.
Ding Wei still pulled Li Yunlong aside and quietly asked: “Old Li, what exactly did you say to Chu Yunfei?”
“It’s like this: I’ll lure the Japanese Reinforcements into Chu Yunfei’s defense zone, and when the Japanese Reinforcements and Chu Yunfei are fighting at the critical moment, we strike at the Japanese Reinforcements’ supplies in the rear.” Li Yunlong explained to Ding Wei, “These Japanese Reinforcements are coming fiercely; take their supplies, and they’ll be done.”
“That’s a pretty good plan.” Ding Wei nodded; without supplies, the Japanese Invaders would have no follow-up strength.
Without follow-up strength, how could they fight?
But Ding Wei didn’t understand; from the looks of it, Chu Yunfei seemed to gain no tangible benefits, so he suspiciously asked: “Regiment Commander Chu hard-resisting three Japanese Regiments doesn’t seem to benefit him much, does it?”
“Old Ding, how are you wise all your life but confused now?” Li Yunlong explained, “Last time, didn’t I lure the Japanese Reinforcements to Chu Yunfei’s side? Chu Yunfei won the battle, earned meritorious service, and got a commendation from his officer.”
“Oh oh, right, right.” Ding Wei nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, instantly understanding.
If Chu Yunfei and Li Yunlong teamed up and could heavily damage the Japanese Invaders again, for Chu Yunfei, meritorious service would be the biggest gain.
Even, without supplies, the Encirclement Troops would have to pause temporarily and wouldn’t have the strength to trouble Chu Yunfei.
Even more importantly!
With the Encirclement Troops paused, the pressure on our task to seize the Japanese Locomotive from the Japanese Reinforcements would decrease quite a bit.
“Old Ding, the Encirclement Troops’ supplies probably carry equipment for producing bullets; we absolutely cannot let this kid Gao Liujin meddle, or this stinking shameless guy will fight us for it again!” Li Yunlong said to Ding Wei, “Best to borrow that Hell Cannon from him too.”
At the critical moment on the battlefield, striking the Japanese Invaders’ rear would surely enrage them.
Two Hell Cannons might not be enough to hold the Japanese Invaders’ line!
Three Hell Cannons roaring together, the little Japanese Invaders would have to give some face, right?
“Since we’ve set our sights on the Japanese Invaders’ supplies, they belong to us; even if there’s no equipment for producing bullets inside, we definitely can’t let others touch them.” Ding Wei nodded emphatically, glancing at Li Yunlong: “Old Li, how’s your eyesight gotten a bit narrow? Just asking Gao Liujin for the Hell Cannon isn’t enough; at least get half his troops too. Snatching supplies from three Japanese Regiments is hard work; more troops mean better odds.”
Gao Liujin’s force had over two thousand men; half would be equivalent to a regiment.
“Old Ding, you’re not bragging, are you? You can get half of Gao Liujin’s troops too?” Li Yunlong didn’t quite believe it.
Troops and the Hell Cannon were Gao Liujin’s lifeblood; getting his Hell Cannon was already tough—could you, Old Ding, really get half his troops?
“Watch how I talk to him.” Ding Wei tossed a line to Li Yunlong, then walked toward Gao Liujin.
Ding Wei stood in front of Gao Liujin; before the former could speak, the latter immediately glared with fierce eyes and said: “Ding Wei, you and Li Yunlong don’t try any crooked ideas; no matter what, I won’t fall for your tricks!”
Gao Liujin saw Ding Wei and Li Yunlong muttering on the side and knew these two weren’t up to any good.
Wanting to trick me into provoking three Japanese Regiments—fat chance.
Ding Wei replied: “Regimental Commander Gao, you misunderstand. Since you’re unwilling to provoke those three Japanese Regiments, neither I nor Li Yunlong are your superiors, and we have no right to mobilize you.”
“Then what do you want to say?” Gao Liujin thought about it and agreed.
Ding Wei then asked: “Regimental Commander Gao, without containing the Japanese Reinforcements, the things can’t be taken back—admit that, right?”
“Mm, that’s true.” Gao Liujin nodded.
Don’t look at how smoothly he fought the Third Regiment here; he also saw that the Third Regiment lacked troops and command, which gave him the opportunity.
While the Japanese Reinforcements were three regiments; no matter how badass Gao Liujin was, he still had self-awareness in his heart.
His few men could barely fill the gaps in their teeth.
Immediately after, Gao Liujin said: “Ding Wei, if you and Li Yunlong want me to contain the Japanese Reinforcements, forget it.”
“Regimental Commander Gao, the Japanese Reinforcements will be contained by me and Li Yunlong.” Ding Wei said.
“Really?” Gao Liujin didn’t quite believe it; you two were muttering for so long earlier, weren’t you scheming against me?
If you were willing to take the initiative to contain the Japanese Reinforcements, why scheme on the side for so long?
“Regimental Commander Gao, me and Li Yunlong containing the Japanese Reinforcements—even with help from Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment’s Regiment Commander Chu—the pressure is still huge. If we can’t hold them back, you won’t be able to transport the things either…” Ding Wei didn’t finish.
Gao Liujin interrupted: “Ding Wei, stop beating around the bush; just say what you want directly, can’t you?”
“Lend us your Hell Cannon…” Ding Wei didn’t finish.
Gao Liujin yelled out like his lifeblood had been stepped on: “Ding Wei, impossible! This is my Hell Cannon; can’t give it to you.”
Gao Liujin had thought they’d ask for some troops; didn’t expect them to eye his Hell Cannon—how could he give that!
Not to mention others, just look at Li Yunlong on the side.
This kid always lets things in but not out; if the Hell Cannon fell into his hands, it’d probably take the Li surname from then on.
