Traveling through the sword to engage in military industry

Outside Chen Village stronghold.

“Zhu Zi, have you figured out where to strike?” Hidden in a bush about 300 meters from the Japanese turret, Li Yunlong carefully observed the Chen Village turret and whispered to Wang Chengzhu beside him.

“Regimental Commander, it’s not easy to strike during the day. It’s all bare and there’s no cover. It's okay for people to sneak in quietly through the bushes, but digging a hole while standing up will definitely be discovered.” Wang Chengzhu responded in a low voice.

“If daytime is no good, can you aim at the turret at night, damn it?” Li Yunlong also knew that daytime would be difficult, but at night it was pitch black. To aim at a turret more than 200 meters away, they could only rely on Wang Chengzhu’s thumb-aiming technique. At night, they wouldn’t be able to see anything.

“Regimental Commander, I can try to choose a spot for digging during the day, and then come back to dig at night. Anyway, our artillery can adjust the firing range. Adjusting it a few times within a 30-meter range should be able to hit it.” Wang Chengzhu said confidently.

“At night, Regimental Commander, you can lead people to make a feint to the east and west, blind the Japanese searchlights, and I can lead people to bury the artillery!”

“You really are a talent! Not bad, not bad, you’re even using tactics now.” Li Yunlong scolded with a smile, “Then choose your artillery position well, and I’ll go back to rest.”

“I estimate that the Japanese in Chen Village must have reported the situation, but the commotion at Lizhuang probably scared the Japanese in Chen Village out of their wits. Our 5-kilogram explosive packs are practically the same as heavy artillery. The Japanese won’t dare to come out with a large force easily without figuring out the situation. Maybe they’re even afraid we’ll attack the city.”

“Yes, not bad, Dabiao, you’re learning to use your brain now. Zhu Zi wants to make a feint to the east and west tonight. Do you think the Japanese in the city will come to reinforce us when we attack the Chen Village stronghold?” Li Yunlong nodded, looking at Zhang Dabiao with satisfaction and asked.

“Look, the Chen Village stronghold is only seven or eight kilometers away from the city. If the Japanese run, they’ll be here in about an hour. The Chen Village stronghold is an important stronghold for the Japanese. It’s unlikely they won’t try to save it.”

“Regimental Commander, you’re right, but with the power of our 'conscience cannon,' won’t the battle be over in less than an hour?” Having witnessed the power of the 'conscience cannon' firsthand, Zhang Dabiao had considerable confidence in Wang Chengzhu.

“Digging the hole takes time, doesn’t it? Dabiao, although you have a little brain now, it’s not much.” Li Yunlong shook his head, “We must find a way to contain the Japanese in the county town.”

“But Regimental Commander, we only have this many people. If we divide our forces again, I’m afraid we won’t be able to take Chen Village.” Zhang Dabiao scratched his head. The 'conscience cannon' can destroy the Japanese turrets, but it can’t be relied upon to complete the final battle.

There are still about a hundred or so puppet troops on the ground. If we don’t get any spoils after destroying a turret, wouldn’t it be a waste of effort?

“No need to divide the troops. I’ll take a few people to the county town and bombard the city gate a couple of times. I don’t think the Japanese will dare to move recklessly.” Li Yunlong chuckled, a bold idea popping into his head.

Zhang Dabiao was taken aback, “Regimental Commander, you can’t do that. Even if you want to go, I’ll go.”

“Am I the Regimental Commander or are you? What nonsense are you talking about? Cooperate with Zhu Zi and take Chen Village for me. Move all the spoils back and hide them, don’t let the Brigade Commander find out.” Li Yunlong glared, “Take people to the northeast corner tonight. There’s a small mound there. After taking out the Japanese searchlights, set up the machine gun there to attract fire. After Zhu Zi destroys the turret, you kid better take the stronghold.”

“Li Yunlong, this kid, is doing a good job. More than a hundred guns, and so many prisoners, directly eating up a Japanese stronghold. Hmm, Kong Jie, what are you planning to do with these spoils of war?” When the Brigade Commander saw the soldiers of the Independent Regiment escorting the prisoners and spoils of war back, he said to Kong Jie with a smile.

Kong Jie wanted to cry but had no tears. This time, the Brigade Commander had caught him red-handed, so what could he do?

Just as he was about to speak, Ren Zhong interjected, “Brigade Commander, the Independent Regiment is too weak. They can’t guard this fortune right now. It’s not easy for Lao Li and Lao Kong to earn some spoils now. Only the First Battalion is somewhat combat-effective, but not much. They’d have a hard time fighting even a small Japanese company in an encounter. Brigade Commander, let Lao Li and Lao Kong save up some resources.”

Ren Zhong didn't want to go to headquarters, so naturally he had to help Lao Li build up his strength. Ren Zhong wanted to stop the Brigade Commander's habit of congratulating people on getting rich.

Anyway, he was a guest, and his words were more effective than Kong Jie's.

“Boss Ren, it seems you have a good relationship with this kid Li Yunlong.” The Brigade Commander didn't expect Ren Zhong to jump out and speak, which blocked his words all at once. “If the Independent Regiment can't guard it, isn't there still headquarters? Or how about Boss Ren going to headquarters for me?”

The Brigade Commander used this to test him.

“No, Brigade Commander, I don't have that much ability. I'll just hang around with Lao Li.” Ren Zhong shook his head, saying quickly and firmly, “Following the Independent Regiment, I feel like I'm still a bit useful. If I go somewhere else, I might not be able to do anything. I might as well go back and do some small business.”

These words were a bit harsh. Hearing the implication, the Brigade Commander could of course understand Ren Zhong's ambition, “Haha, Boss Ren is overthinking it. We have freedom of movement here. Of course, Boss Ren can stay with the Independent Regiment. Isn't fighting the Japanese the same anywhere?”

Kong Jie, on the side, felt a bit alarmed by the words of these two.

He was someone who had truly suffered at Ren Zhong's hands, and now he understood just how much Ren Zhong meant to the Independent Regiment. Watching the Brigade Commander trying to poach him in front of him, Kong Jie couldn't stop it.

Fortunately, Ren Zhong himself had a firm intention and turned the Brigade Commander back. In just a few minutes, Kong Jie felt like his back was sweating even in the cold weather.

“Kong Jie, since Boss Ren has spoken, this time the spoils will be left for your Independent Regiment to develop. But when the arsenal develops, don't forget the brother units, especially that 'conscience cannon.' I don't want too much, give me 20 of them within three months. I have a big use for them.”

“Brigade Commander, your request is too high. We scoured several villages near the base area to get a few gasoline barrels. We really can't get 20.” Kong Jie quickly said when he heard the Brigade Commander's outrageous demand.

“I'll help you find a way to get gasoline barrels, but the Independent Regiment has to find a way to equip the modifications and explosive packs. For each 'conscience cannon,' give me at least 5 explosive packs or more!” The Brigade Commander said decisively.

Brothers, let's get the first order up! Today, I've been working hard to update 5 chapters!