Chapter 40: This Kid’s Actually Making Money
Facing Hirata Ichiro’s rebuke, the Puppet Army Battalion Commander thought to himself: Sir, you are really telling barefaced lies with your eyes wide open. Are we the ones waiting for the enemy at ease?
I think you have misunderstood the idiom “wait for the enemy at ease.”
When the county town was attacked by the Eighth Route Army, who knows who was urging us like their ass was on fire to come reinforce as fast as possible.
We ran here to reinforce, panting heavily from exhaustion, with huge physical consumption. Many people even lost their shoes while running.
In the end, with you, we are the ones waiting for the enemy at ease?
Wait for the enemy at ease your whole family!
Of course, as always, as dogs, how dare they argue with their master.
Fortunately, the Eighth Route Army gave us a perfect excuse.
The Puppet Army Battalion Commander explained: “The Eighth Route Army blew up Li Tong Bridge, we couldn’t get across. Sir, you know how wide the river at Li Tong Bridge is and how fast the current is…”
“Baka, baka, baka…” Hirata Ichiro lost control of his emotions and started smashing things frantically.
The Eighth Route Army attacked the county town but didn’t take it, so we saved face.
But when the Eighth Route Army left, they snatched every bit of money, really losing face big time.
Even more importantly, the Eighth Route Army delivered heavy cannons right to our doorstep, and we failed to seize this heaven-sent fortune. We missed a golden opportunity for nothing, truly infuriating, making one feel like a total waste.
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386 Brigade Headquarters
“Brigade Commander, just got the news that the warfare at Heyuan County Town is over.” The Deputy Brigade Commander reported to the Brigade Commander in a surprised tone, “Li Yunlong and Ding Wei were not eliminated. They successfully broke out of the encirclement.”
Hearing this, the Brigade Commander breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said: “See, I told you. Li Yunlong never suffers losses in fighting wars. Doesn’t this prove it?”
Then, the Brigade Commander still puzzled and asked: “How did Li Yunlong escape the mechanized wheels?”
“He blew up Li Tong Bridge and cut off the pursuit.” The Deputy Brigade Commander explained.
“See, this kid has so many tricks in fighting wars. It’s not that easy for the Japanese Invaders to catch him.” The Brigade Commander was completely relieved.
“Brigade Commander, something still doesn’t add up.” The Deputy Brigade Commander raised a doubt, “Li Yunlong took Ding Wei to attack the county town, making such a big commotion that it alerted the mechanized troops of the Ninth Brigade and Fourth Brigade. After breaking out with Ding Wei, he should have come back quickly, but we still haven’t seen either of them.”
“As soon as Li Yunlong this kid puckers his ass, I know what shit he’s going to pull.” The Brigade Commander cursed directly, “Do I even need to say it? This brat wants to keep stirring up trouble. He won’t come back until he burns through all the cannonballs.”
“Brigade Commander, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei already made enough noise attacking the county town. They still want to continue?” The Deputy Brigade Commander couldn’t help worrying again, “The Japanese Invaders are searching everywhere for him now. Instead of hiding, he’s out provoking them. I’m really worried he’ll get into trouble. We should order him to withdraw immediately.”
“Order Li Yunlong to withdraw? What a joke. I don’t even know where this kid went. How can I give the order?” This thought flashed through the Brigade Commander’s mind, but he didn’t say it. Instead, he said: “No worries. Don’t fret. What storms haven’t we two seen? Li Yunlong won’t turn Northwestern Shanxi upside down.”
“Brigade Commander, we’re not afraid of storms, but I really fear Li Yunlong will turn Northwestern Shanxi upside down.” The Deputy Brigade Commander said.
“What are you afraid of…” The Brigade Commander’s words were cut off.
At this moment, someone ran up quickly to report: “Report to Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander. Li Yunlong sent people back with a lot of money and a few roast chickens, saying it’s mental compensation for the Brigade Commander.”
Roast chicken and mental compensation skipped!
Li Yunlong sent money back?
The Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander were immediately very surprised.
Didn’t Li Yunlong this kid take Ding Wei to attack the county town? When did this kid make money?
The Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander quickly nodded: “Let them in.”
Soon, Sun Desheng brought people carrying several boxes inside.
Li Yunlong set up a cavalry battalion in Wanjia Town, and Sun Desheng was originally supposed to be the Cavalry Battalion Commander.
But after Li Yunlong was congratulated to get rich by the Brigade Commander, he only had equipment for one company of cavalry horses left, so Sun Desheng was demoted to Cavalry Company Commander.
To send the money back, it must be Sun Desheng’s cavalry delivering it, the fastest.
Of course, there were also a few roast chickens placed right on top of the boxes.
“Where did Li Yunlong snatch this money from?” The Brigade Commander had the roast chickens set aside, opened the box, and looking at the paper money and silver dollars inside, he was pretending not to be shocked.
The Brigade Commander also knew that Old Zhang in logistics was currently busy trying to get money.
With Li Yunlong sending back so much money, Old Zhang would be overjoyed.
Right!
Remember Old Zhang said.
With money, they could exchange for Hell Cannons.
Hmm, looks like our 386 Brigade has another chance to add cannons.
“Report to Brigade Commander, this is what Regimental Commander Ding captured from the Japanese Invaders’ money house and foreign firm when he attacked into Heyuan County Town.” Sun Desheng answered.
“Li Yunlong this kid, he actually didn’t claim the credit.” The Deputy Brigade Commander said in surprise from the side.
The Brigade Commander hit the nail on the head: “This is as obvious as lice on a bald man’s head. Li Yunlong this kid must have deliberately sent it to the New First Regiment side…”
The Brigade Commander didn’t finish, but the Deputy Brigade Commander understood: “He knows if Brigade Headquarters adds more Hell Cannons, he won’t have a chance. He’s fighting for Ding Wei?”
“His little schemes can’t fool us.” The Brigade Commander turned to look seriously at Sun Desheng: “Did you suffer heavy casualties when you attacked into the city?”
Normally, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei should have been feint attacking the county town.
They charged in, probably with significant casualties.
“Brigade Commander, our casualties weren’t heavy.” Sun Desheng explained with a smile, “Originally, our Regiment Commander and Regimental Commander Ding planned to feint attack Heyuan County Town and had no intention of charging in. It was Battalion Commander Zhang of our Independent Regiment’s First Battalion who accidentally charged in. Seeing our First Battalion charge in, Regimental Commander Ding followed suit. Our Regiment Commander was unlucky; he just looted a banquet in the county town and sent a few roast chickens back to you, Brigade Commander, to calm your nerves. Regimental Commander Ding was lucky and snatched the Japanese Invaders’ money house and foreign firm, not leaving a single cent for the Japanese Invaders.”
“This money was really snatched by Ding Wei, not given by your Regiment Commander Li Yunlong?” The Brigade Commander hadn’t expected the money snatching to be an accident; it was really Ding Wei who snatched it, not Li Yunlong who let it happen.
“It was really Regimental Commander Ding who snatched it.” Sun Desheng nodded.
“I’ve been anxious at Brigade Headquarters, and he sends roast chickens back. Count it as Li Yunlong having some conscience.” The Brigade Commander cursed, then asked, “So where did Li Yunlong and Ding Wei go without coming back?”
“Brigade Commander, I don’t know about that.” Sun Desheng shook his head, “The Regiment Commander told me to hurry back with the stuff and didn’t say anything else.”
“This Li Yunlong, he won’t really poke a hole in the sky of Northwestern Shanxi, will he?” The Deputy Brigade Commander couldn’t help saying from the side.
