Chapter 21 Treat
"Isn't this nonsense ?"
Guo Wanlin's face was bruised with veins exposed. He said sternly, "My troops have been fighting continuously and have suffered heavy casualties. It would have been fine if you didn't give me reinforcements, but at least you should have let me rest for a few days. Now, you want me to continue fighting the Japanese. Do you want me to live?"
When Staff Officer Jin saw Guo Wanlin getting angry at him, he was at a loss for words and said tremblingly, "Commander, this... this is an order from the headquarters, I just..."
Guo Wanlin waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, alright, call back immediately and tell Li Pinxian that I'm busy."
Everyone was stunned. Isn't this blatant disobedience? If you disobey orders on the battlefield, you will be brought to a military court. Even if you don't die, you will be punished. Everyone wanted to persuade him, but the division commander was angry and no one dared to touch this bad luck.
Staff Officer Jin was in a dilemma. He knew that the division commander's decision must not be made public, but he did not dare to dissuade him. He had to remain silent and stand there motionless.
After a while, Guo Wanlin's anger gradually calmed down. He glanced at Staff Officer Jin, waved his hand and said, "Let me think about it. Let's talk about it after dinner."
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The dusk is dark and the evening breeze is blowing gently.
The torches in the soldiers' hands swayed unsteadily in the evening breeze.
After Liu Zhengfeng replenished his bullets, he followed the main force to move up the mountain. He and Wu Erdan found squad leader Hu Tiande.
The palm of Hu Tiande's left hand was pierced by a bullet and was now wrapped in a thick bandage. He looked at Liu Zhengfeng with strange eyes.
"Liu Zhengfeng, from today on, you don't have to report to me. You are responsible to the commander for all your actions."
Liu Zhengfeng asked curiously: "Squad leader, why?"
Hu Tiande sighed, "I knew two days ago that you are definitely not someone who can stay in the same place. Sooner or later, you will soar into the sky. I just didn't know it would be so soon."
Liu Zhengfeng smiled and said, "Squad leader, please stop hesitating and speak more clearly."
Hu Tiande rolled his eyes at him and said, "Just now the commander told me that you are now a big shot in front of the division commander. The division commander has clearly instructed that from now on, whether in life or in battle, you will not be restricted by anyone and you can do whatever you want."
"Oh? Is that true?"
Liu Zhengfeng was a little surprised, his eyes flickered, and he guessed Guo Wanlin's intention in his heart.
Wu Erdan looked at Liu Zhengfeng with eyes full of envy.
"With Brother Liu's ability, this is all he should do."
Hu Tiande rolled his eyes at Wu Erdan and said, "He is him, and you are you. You have to listen to me from now on. You are the only soldier under my command now. You must not die, otherwise I will be left alone."
Liu Zhengfeng laughed loudly and said, "Erdan, did you hear that? It's not a pity for you to die, but it's a great sin for you to make the squad leader a commander without any troops."
Wu Erdan laughed innocently: "If the squad leader doesn't let me die, then I won't die."
"It's time to eat. Plenty of cabbage-stuffed buns..."
Someone shouted loudly.
Liu Zhengfeng and the others were already very hungry, so they quickly took out their lunch boxes and surrounded the crowd, causing chaos at the scene.
"Liu Zhengfeng, the master wants to see you."
At this moment, Guo Wanlin's orderly Liu Xiaowen grabbed Liu Zhengfeng.
Liu Zhengfeng was startled and said to Liu Xiaowen, "What's the matter? Let's talk after dinner, otherwise I'm afraid I'll be hungry."
Liu Xiaowen was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a delicate appearance and a gentle manner, and he smiled slightly.
"Master, I'm inviting you to dinner."
"If that's the case, let's go."
Liu Zhengfeng was not polite either. He said that Guo Wanlin's food was definitely much better than the soldiers', so it would be a waste if he didn't eat it himself.
The two came to a secluded place and saw a plate of white bread, a plate of fried pork and cabbage, and a cooked chicken on a large flat rock.
Two soldiers stood on the left and right, each holding a torch, making the surroundings as bright as day.
Guo Wanlin sat on a small rock, looked at Liu Zhengfeng with a smile, pointed across the street, and said enthusiastically: "Young man, come and have dinner."
There was also a small stone placed opposite, and Liu Zhengfeng didn't hesitate to sit down on it.
Guo Wanlin smiled and said, "It's a little shabby during the trip, don't mind it."
Liu Zhengfeng stared at the food on the big rock and couldn't move his eyes away. He hadn't eaten such delicious food for a long time. He swallowed his saliva, looked up at Guo Wanlin, and said with a smile: "Master, shall we start now?"
Guo Wanlin smiled and said, "Young man, you are quick to speak. I like your personality. Eat."
The two of them devoured the food in no time, finishing it all.
Liu Zhengfeng touched his round belly, burped, let out a long sigh, and looked very satisfied.
Guo Wanlin was a little surprised to see that Liu Zhengfeng did not show even the slightest bit of restraint from beginning to end. He exuded a natural confidence, neither humble nor arrogant.
Even though I rewarded him intentionally because of his hard work and contributions, he was still just a soldier, and I was a division commander. Our identities and status were very different. Why was he so calm in front of me?
Guo Wanlin was puzzled, but he did not intend to delve into it, because he was surrounded by many flatterers, and one more or one less would not make much difference.
The most important thing is that Liu Zhengfeng is a capable person, and I will have to rely on him in the future. Why should I bother with such a person?
"Young man, our superiors have ordered us to rush to Xiaotangshan and encircle the Japanese Sixth Division today, but our division is currently short of soldiers and is exhausted. What do you think?"
Liu Zhengfeng was slightly stunned. He even discussed such an important matter with him, which showed that he had high hopes for him. Alas, this meal was indeed not so delicious.
"Commander, I'm just a soldier. Do you dare to believe what I say?"
Guo Wanlin said, "Young man, I know that you were a teacher at a girls' high school before you joined the army. You are well-educated and knowledgeable, and you must have extraordinary insights. I would like to hear your advice."
"Well, since you are not ashamed to ask, I will talk about my opinion."
"General Bai Chongxi, the commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone, has mobilized 100,000 troops to wipe out the Japanese Sixth Division and avenge the loss of Nanjing. The Japanese Sixth Division's top priority must be to escape and they have no intention of fighting."
"Our division has suffered heavy casualties and is seriously short of manpower. If we engage the enemy head-on, we will be crushed to pieces by the powerful firepower of the Japanese 6th Division. Therefore, we must adopt a flexible and varied fighting style, engage in more night battles, surprise attacks, and mobile warfare, and constantly consume the enemy's manpower."
Guo Wanlin's eyes lit up and he was overjoyed. The worries that had been accumulating in his heart for a long time were swept away. He had been thinking about how to fight the enemy on the position. The result of this was doomed to be destruction, but if it was as Liu Zhengfeng said, then he could give it a try.
"Young man, you are indeed very knowledgeable. What you said is exactly what I want. Hahaha..."
Liu Zhengfeng secretly laughed. What he said were the magic weapons of the Red Army to defeat the enemy. He was just offering a helping hand.
"It's just a superficial opinion. Thank you for being polite, Master."
Guo Wanlin suddenly said seriously: "Young man, my division chief of staff died in battle two days ago. Are you interested in taking over the position of chief of staff?"
Liu Zhengfeng was shocked. He thought that he could do some short-term work here, but he must not have too much interaction with them, otherwise it would be difficult for him to get away in the future.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master. Liu Zhengfeng is young and inexperienced, and cannot handle this important task. This must not be done."
