Chapter 50: Idiot’s Surprise
At dusk
386 Brigade Headquarters
“Brigade Commander, we’re still being a bit too optimistic.”
The Deputy Brigade Commander said to the Brigade Commander in a serious tone, “We originally thought that the traitors we selected would have at least a few hundred pounds of sugar on hand, but we didn’t expect not even to gather a hundred pounds. This is not even enough to cover the fraction of the arsenal’s demand for a thousand pounds of sugar.”
The Brigade Commander was calm and composed: “What’s the rush? Fishing requires patience. Don’t mind the small fish and shrimp now; the big fish will definitely come later.”
“I’m afraid the big fish won’t bite the hook soon, delaying the arsenal’s cannonball production.” The Deputy Brigade Commander still said.
“Promotion by three ranks, the big fish will definitely bite the hook.” The Brigade Commander said confidently, “Send the over seventy pounds of sugar we’ve gathered so far to the arsenal first. The fertilizer is already in place, so these over seventy pounds of sugar should be enough to produce some cannonballs.”
“I’ve already sent someone to deliver it to the arsenal.” The Deputy Brigade Commander said.
“Mm, then we’ll keep waiting…” Well, the Brigade Commander hadn’t finished speaking.
A staff officer came running over excitedly and reported to the Brigade Commander: “Brigade Commander, Brigade Commander, the big fish is here, the big fish is here.”
“Tell me quickly, how big is this fish?” Before the Brigade Commander could speak, the Deputy Brigade Commander asked eagerly from the side.
“Three thousand pounds of sugar!” This staff officer was so excited he almost sprayed saliva on the Deputy Brigade Commander’s face.
Three thousand pounds of sugar!!!
Upon hearing this, both the Deputy Brigade Commander and the Brigade Commander couldn’t help but widen their eyes.
Three thousand pounds of sugar, that’s three times what the arsenal requires.
If we get it, that’s three Hell Cannons!
But soon, both the Deputy Brigade Commander and the Brigade Commander quickly calmed down.
Three thousand pounds of sugar, what a joke.
This is sugar, not coarse grains or beans; it’s strategic materials even on the Japanese Invaders’ side!
No matter how rich a traitor is, they can’t reach that amount.
So, the Brigade Commander said very seriously: “What exactly is going on?”
“A Puppet Army company commander was tempted by Hirata Ichiro’s reward offer. He happened to be facing a career crisis too; if he doesn’t climb up quickly, his life will be in danger. He contacted our people, saying he has no sugar and asking if he could exchange clues about the Japanese Invaders’ sugar for our heavy cannon clues. Our people are very experienced and judged this to be a big fish, so they indirectly obtained this important clue from him.” The staff officer explained.
Hearing the staff officer’s explanation, the Deputy Brigade Commander couldn’t help laughing to the Brigade Commander: “Brigade Commander, this is the stupid surprise you mentioned.”
The Brigade Commander had said earlier that there might be some fool giving us a surprise, and sure enough, there really was such a stupid fool.
Exchanging clues about the Japanese Invaders’ sugar, how did he even think of that.
“Did this person know that our people indirectly obtained the sugar clue through him?” The Brigade Commander asked the staff officer.
“He doesn’t know yet.” The staff officer said affirmatively, “Because the intelligence wasn’t obtained directly from his mouth. Our people are still pretending to negotiate with him to keep him steady, without alerting him.”
“This person is facing a career crisis; if he doesn’t climb up, his life is at risk. On the surface, exchanging Japanese Invaders’ sugar clues for our heavy cannon clues is a stupid move, but in reality, he must be desperate and willing to take the risk. I really can’t bear to let him die like this.” The Brigade Commander sighed deeply, full of emotion.
The Deputy Brigade Commander couldn’t help saying from the side: “Brigade Commander, we can’t really give him our heavy cannon clues.”
“Why not.” The Brigade Commander changed his tone and said seriously, “In a transaction, integrity comes first! We’ve already gotten the sugar clue, so we definitely have to honor the promise. Continue to keep him steady first, and after we successfully seize the three thousand pounds of sugar, we’ll set up an ambush formation in advance, then hand over the heavy cannon clue to him.”
“Hahaha, Brigade Commander, excellent, I raise both hands in approval, hahaha.” The Deputy Brigade Commander laughed heartily, full of admiration.
By then, this person will lead a group of Japanese Invaders into our ambush circle, so he can die a worthy death, with value.
“Where is this three thousand pounds of sugar now?” The Brigade Commander asked the staff officer.
“In Heyuan County Town.” The staff officer answered.
In Heyuan County Town?
Upon hearing this, both the Brigade Commander and the Deputy Brigade Commander immediately felt a bit off.
Didn’t Li Yunlong and Ding Wei just attack Heyuan County Town last night?
The Japanese Invaders’ reinforcements had only just withdrawn.
If we go attack again tonight, Hirata Ichiro this Japanese Invader’s psychological shadow would probably be larger than their Mount Fuji.
The Brigade Commander was also decisive and immediately said to the Deputy Brigade Commander: “Send someone on horseback right away to notify Li Yunlong that kid to prepare for work. Don’t use the telephone to notify; give him the last Hell Cannon Shell I have on hand.”
Li Yunlong this kid has pissed off the Japanese Invaders, and they’re now trying every way to monitor telephone calls.
We can’t let the Japanese Invaders learn in advance through telephone monitoring that we’re planning to attack Heyuan County Town again.
“Should we have Ding Wei go with him?” The Deputy Brigade Commander asked.
“Of course.” The Brigade Commander nodded.
“Yes.” The Deputy Brigade Commander nodded, then remembered something and asked: “Should we verify this sugar intelligence again?”
“I’ll verify it personally!” The Brigade Commander said solemnly, “You have Li Yunlong and Ding Wei prepare for combat first, and wait for my signal.”
What a joke, three thousand pounds of sugar, this isn’t a pack of cigarettes.
The Brigade Commander must personally verify the intelligence’s authenticity again before deciding whether to act decisively.
“Yes.” The Deputy Brigade Commander nodded and left.
The Brigade Commander also hurriedly left the Brigade Headquarters.
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386 Brigade Independent Regiment
“Regiment Commander, Regiment Commander, wake up quickly, wake up.”
The orderly Wei Dayong came running to shake Li Yunlong awake.
Li Yunlong had slept from morning until the sun was about to set, his energy restored quite a bit, but he still cursed at the orderly Wei Dayong: “Monk, didn’t I tell you, even if it’s the Jade Emperor, don’t let anyone in to disturb my sleep.”
Wei Dayong explained: “Regiment Commander, I didn’t want to either, but Brigade Headquarters sent your precious iron lump.”
Li Yunlong immediately beamed with joy upon hearing this: “Did the Brigade Commander send me the last Hell Cannon Shell he has?”
Li Yunlong had dragged Ding Wei out to work, using up all five Hell Cannon Shells without any left.
Only the Brigade Commander had that one last singleton left.
Without cannonballs, the Hell Cannon would just be a scrap iron lump.
So, Li Yunlong had been thinking of ways to get the Brigade Commander’s last precious iron lump.
As for the Brigade Commander’s cannon becoming a scrap iron lump without cannonballs, that’s not our business.
He didn’t expect Brigade Headquarters to deliver it proactively.
Does the Brigade Commander really not care about his cannon becoming a scrap iron lump!
This gave Li Yunlong a feeling like he hadn’t woken up yet.
Li Yunlong reached out and pinched his butt; the pain was very real, telling him it wasn’t a dream!
“Monk, you’re not joking with me, are you?” Li Yunlong still couldn’t quite believe it.
Wei Dayong said seriously: “Brigade Headquarters also sent an orderly; they must be issuing a combat mission.”
Upon hearing the words “combat mission,” Li Yunlong’s eyes immediately lit up brightly.
Hahaha, after a good sleep, it’s time to get to work; the Brigade Commander is so thoughtful, knowing that old Li isn’t one to sit idle.
