Chapter 178: So Lavish!!!
386 Brigade Independent Regiment
“Dabiao, you son of a bitch, why did you come back empty-handed? Where’s the rocket launcher?”
They were about to hit the Japanese railway line, and Li Yunlong sent Zhang Dabiao ahead to the Border Region Arsenal to pick up the rocket launcher.
Of course, Li Yunlong knew that this rocket launcher wouldn’t be produced that quickly.
But Li Yunlong had personally used this thing, and last night he even dreamed of the Independent Regiment having one rocket launcher per person, directly covering the Japanese Invaders with artillery fire whenever they saw them—this battle would be fought so refreshingly.
So, early in the morning, Li Yunlong sent Zhang Dabiao to the Border Region Arsenal to demand the rocket launcher.
If they could get a few, it would be enough to satisfy a little craving.
In the end, Zhang Dabiao didn’t bring back a single one, and Li Yunlong immediately started cursing, “You didn’t keep them all for yourself, to use with your battalion, did you? Hurry up and hand them over to me!”
Zhang Dabiao irritably explained, “Regiment Commander, how dare I keep them for myself. The Border Region Arsenal’s rocket launchers were all taken by Regimental Commander Gao from the 120th Division.”
“Damn it, this Gao Liujin is too greedy.” Li Yunlong still cursed, “Even if they need to disassemble the Japanese locomotive over there, you can’t use that many rocket launchers, right? You didn’t even leave a few for me.”
Kong Jie killed Ueno no Mura’s Tank Regiment with just twelve rocket launchers, making them shit themselves in fear. You, Gao Liujin, always brag about being stronger than Kong Jie— if you have the ability, take out the Japanese Mechanized Regiment with even fewer rocket launchers.
“Regiment Commander, there are no rocket launchers, but we still have the Hell Cannon. We don’t need to disassemble the locomotive, so it won’t take that much time, and it should be enough…” Zhang Dabiao didn’t finish his words.
Someone came running over urgently and reported to Li Yunlong, “Report, Regiment Commander, Regiment Commander Chu from the friendly forces Jin Sui Army 358th Regiment is here and wants to see you.”
Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately said, “Can’t you see I’m about to take the troops out to fight? This Chu Yunfei comes at this critical moment— he really knows how to pick the time.”
Zhang Dabiao suspiciously said to Li Yunlong, “Regiment Commander, do you mean that Regiment Commander Chu is here for our rocket launchers?”
“Isn’t this as obvious as lice on the Bald One’s head?” Li Yunlong spread his hands.
“Regiment Commander, should we chase him away?”
“Chase what chase!” Li Yunlong glared and said, “No matter what, Regiment Commander Chu has fought alongside us and killed Japanese Invaders several times—he’s an honored guest. How can we chase away an honored guest?”
The 120th Division needed friendly forces to cooperate in containing Japanese reinforcements while they disassembled the Japanese Military Train locomotive.
Although the 129th Division and 115th Division would cooperate.
But if more troops could join in, the containment effect would definitely be better.
Since Chu Yunfei’s 358th Regiment had come over, he definitely had to suggest that Regiment Commander Chu seize the opportunity to do a big one.
Li Yunlong personally walked out of the Regimental Headquarters, smiling while greeting Chu Yunfei, “Brother Yunfei, what wind blew you here to my place? Sorry about this, you’ve seen it—my troops are about to head out to fight, so the time I have to receive you will probably be very short.”
“Brother Yunlong, this Japanese railway line is about to be completed, and you’re rushing out with troops—could it be you’re attacking the Japanese railway line again?” Chu Yunfei said pointedly.
Once this Japanese railway line is completed, the military train will transport provisions and weapons and ammunition, and then they’ll probably focus on dealing with the Eighth Route Army.
And for the Eighth Route Army to break the deadlock, they definitely had to paralyze the Japanese railway line again.
In fact, Chu Yunfei had even received the news.
The Eighth Route Army’s district squads and county brigades were already destroying the Japanese highway traffic.
“Brother Chu’s intelligence comes pretty fast.” Li Yunlong pretended to be surprised, then didn’t deny it and directly said, “That’s right, once the Japanese railway line is completed, the Japanese will transport provisions and weapons and ammunition via the military train, which won’t be good for any of us. What do you say, Brother Yunfei?”
“If the Japanese Troops get provisions and weapons and ammunition replenishment, they’re extremely likely to launch insane retaliation operations—indeed, it won’t be good for everyone.” Chu Yunfei nodded and proactively said, “The reason Chu came to visit is also because I’ve prepared my troops for action. I’m waiting for you to make your move, Brother Yunlong.”
Although Chu Yunfei’s 358th Regiment had suffered considerable losses fighting Black Island Morita and them.
But thanks to Li Yunlong bringing the rocket launcher to help in time, the 358th Regiment’s casualties were still within acceptable limits.
So, Chu Yunfei could still spare some troops.
Taking advantage of the Eighth Route Army Troops causing trouble, Chu Yunfei planned to fish in troubled waters.
“Haha.” Li Yunlong laughed heartily and said, “Brother Yunfei, then let’s fight the Japanese together.”
“Brother Yunlong, actually, the reason Yunfei came is to ask for one thing.” Chu Yunfei got to the main point.
“Brother Chu, we’re about to take the troops out to fight—can this matter wait until after the battle?” Li Yunlong knew what Chu Yunfei wanted but pretended not to.
“Brother Yunlong, let me show you something.” Chu Yunfei waved his hand, and Captain Sun Ming immediately brought over a small box.
As soon as this small box was opened in front of Li Yunlong, his eyes immediately froze.
This small box was filled entirely with gold bars—roughly estimating, there were at least fifty of them.
Li Yunlong instantly understood what Chu Yunfei meant—this was trying to smash people directly with gold.
Before, when coveting our Hell Cannon, you, Chu Yunfei, were only willing to offer two gold bars.
Now for this rocket launcher, you’re offering fifty at once—this is forcing me to make a mistake.
Old Zhang in logistics is short on funds right now.
If this much gold got into Old Zhang’s hands, he’d be overjoyed.
“Brother Yunfei, what do you mean by this?” Li Yunlong pretended to be confused while grinning and reaching out, “Could it be that you took those wounded and dead horses I left on the battlefield and plan to pay me back with gold? Haha, Chu Yunfei, you’re giving too much—I’ll respectfully accept it then.”
Captain Sun Ming closed the box again, and the small box was pulled back—Li Yunlong got nothing.
Chu Yunfei ignored Li Yunlong’s topic of dead and wounded horses and said seriously, “To be honest with you, Brother Yunlong, this is funds allocated to me from above. I want to purchase your Hell Cannon shells, as well as those shoulder-mounted cannon barrels and shells that fire cannonballs.”
“Brother Chu, aren’t you putting me in an unjust position!” Li Yunlong said troubled, “Didn’t I tell you? Our brigade commander doesn’t allow us to sell arms privately. If you want to buy Hell Cannon shells and our shoulder-mounted artillery, you have to go through our logistics.”
“Brother Yunlong, our superiors said!” Chu Yunfei said even more seriously, “As long as you’re willing to sell the Hell Cannon shells and shoulder-mounted artillery, this gold is just the deposit!”
Hearing this, Li Yunlong cursed inwardly: Wasn’t it said that Officer Yan is stingy and has no money? So generous!!!
These rich bastards—having money makes them great, huh. I don’t care… but damn, having money really does make one great.
Our logistics is pretty poor right now—if we had money, we might even be able to buy equipment directly from the Bald One’s corrupt subordinates.
Thinking of this, Li Yunlong also became serious: “Alright, Brother Yunfei, since you’ve brought the deposit, I’ll hold it for logistics first. After this battle, I’ll help you talk to logistics. Of course, if it doesn’t work out, don’t worry—I’ll definitely return the gold to you. I, Li Yunlong, actually dislike money the most.”
“Brother Yunlong, the deposit is paid only after the deal is done.” Chu Yunfei shook his head, “That’s the rule of doing business.”
“Brother Chu, aren’t you distrusting me?” Li Yunlong said unhappily. I already said I don’t like money—don’t you believe me?
“Brother Yunlong, it’s not that Chu doesn’t trust you—it’s just that these funds are too important. It’s safer for Chu to keep them myself. If I give them to you and you accidentally lose them, wouldn’t that implicate you?” Chu Yunfei shook his head again.
“Fine, fine, then after the battle, I’ll talk to logistics.” Li Yunlong agreed.
No matter how this matter is discussed, we can’t flatly refuse—let’s see how Younger Brother Li handles it then.
Zhang Dabiao quietly leaned close to Li Yunlong: “Regiment Commander, this Chu Yunfei could clearly take the gold bars to negotiate with our logistics, but why come to us? This isn’t reasonable.”
Although Chu Yunfei didn’t hear what Zhang Dabiao said, he directly said to Li Yunlong, “Brother Yunlong, I have one more person here whom I want to introduce to you.”
“Who?” Li Yunlong asked.
Chu Yunfei stepped aside, and a middle-aged man in his forties walked out from behind him.
This man had an ordinary appearance, the kind that wouldn’t stand out in a crowd.
But his eyes were different from ordinary people—that was a pair of eyes full of wisdom.
This man introduced himself to Li Yunlong, “Regimental Commander Li, allow me to introduce myself—my name is Yan Kai.”
Chu Yunfei continued from the side, “This is the envoy sent by our superiors, who wants to see the battlefield effect of your Hell Cannon and shoulder-mounted artillery with his own eyes. Brother Yunlong, if we want to do business between us, it’s only reasonable to check the goods’ effect first, right?”
“Brother Chu, do you mean that this Yan Kai wants to follow my troops to the battlefield?” To be honest, Li Yunlong was unwilling to let others follow his troops.
Although Li Yunlong didn’t know Yan Kai’s true identity, since he was sent by Chu Yunfei’s superiors, he definitely wasn’t ordinary.
On the battlefield, bullets don’t have eyes.
If this Yan Kai died unexpectedly on the battlefield, wouldn’t he be in trouble?
“Don’t worry, Brother Yunlong—Chu will also send my guard company to protect him. If something happens to Yan Kai even then, it has absolutely nothing to do with you.” Chu Yunfei immediately said.
Yan Kai also politely said to Li Yunlong, “Regimental Commander Li, on the battlefield, life and death are fated. If something happens to me, it has absolutely nothing to do with you, Regimental Commander Li.”
Li Yunlong still said, “Brother Chu, to be honest, I only have the Hell Cannon on hand right now—no shoulder-mounted artillery. After testing the weapon, the arsenal said there were still flaws, so they took it back.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfei paused: “Brother Yunlong, I saw your shoulder-mounted artillery perform very well on the battlefield. It took out eight Japanese tanks at once—better than the anti-tank rifle. And there are still flaws?”
“No choice, the arsenal really took it back.” Li Yunlong shrugged his shoulders.
“Regimental Commander Li, no problem—I can first see the destructive effect of your Hell Cannon.” Yan Kai said he didn’t mind.
Chu Yunfei also said, “Brother Yunlong, then let Mr. Yan Kai see the destructive effect of the Hell Cannon first. Don’t worry—if something really happens to him on the battlefield, it has absolutely nothing to do with you.”
“Brother Chu, since you’ve put it this way, it wouldn’t be right for me to refuse.” Li Yunlong nodded, saying seriously, “On the battlefield then, I hope Mr. Yan Kai follows my arrangements as much as possible. If he doesn’t cooperate, I might have the soldiers get rough.”
“Regimental Commander Li, don’t worry—I guarantee I’ll cooperate and won’t cause you any trouble.” Yan Kai immediately assured.
“Alright then, Brother Yunfei—let your guard company and Mr. Yan Kai follow me. You go back and prepare for battle quickly.” Li Yunlong said.
“Thank you, Brother Yunlong.” Chu Yunfei cupped his hands and quickly left.
“Mr. Yan Kai, the troops are about to set off—you come along too.” Li Yunlong spoke to Yan Kai quite politely.
“Yes, Regimental Commander Li—everything follows your arrangements.” Yan Kai nodded, bringing Chu Yunfei’s guard company and following Li Yunlong’s arrangements.
The Independent Regiment set off quickly. On the road, Zhang Dabiao quietly said to Li Yunlong, “Regiment Commander, you’re really letting this Yan Kai come along?”
In Zhang Dabiao’s view, Chu Yunfei had even left his guard company to protect Yan Kai.
This was enough to show that Yan Kai’s status was very high.
If there was any mishap, the brigade commander would skin you, the regiment commander!
“I have a hunch that this Yan Kai will become a big customer for our logistics— the God of Wealth.” Li Yunlong said seriously, pushing away the God of Wealth—the brigade commander would skin me too!
“Regiment Commander, then what do you judge this Yan Kai’s identity to be?” Zhang Dabiao asked curiously.
“Do I need to judge? Chu Yunfei is protecting him with such fanfare, and he has the surname Yan—Officer Yan of the Second War Zone also has the surname Yan. You figure out the connection yourself.” Li Yunlong said directly.
“Regiment Commander, looking at it this way, this Yan Kai is extremely likely to be Officer Yan’s close relative.” Zhang Dabiao’s eyes widened.
“So, can we push away the God of Wealth?” Li Yunlong said solemnly.
“Haha, no, we can’t.” Zhang Dabiao laughed loudly.
“But on the battlefield, still be a bit careful and keep an eye out.”
“Yes, Regiment Commander.”
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