Chapter 43 Using Chu Yunfei as a Shield
After leaving the 358th Regiment’s base, Yang Lin opened the list with some curiosity.
The list included 2,000 oceans worth of military expenses and 200 sets of military uniforms and bedding.
There were also 200 Hanyang rifles, 5 Czech light machine guns, 1 Type 24 heavy machine gun, and some ammunition and grenades...
Now, including the newly surrendered recruits, the total number of the independent battalion has exceeded 600. The superiors have only given supplies and military supplies for 200 people, not even enough to change their uniforms. This is simply not enough.
If Yang Lin wanted to continue expanding his troops, he could only find a way himself.
Fortunately, the independent battalion had just won a victory and had plenty of weapons and equipment, as well as money and food.
Retracting his thoughts, Yang Lin remembered that he had just obtained a golden treasure chest, so he couldn't wait to open it.
"Ding! System prompt: The treasure chest has been opened. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 military trucks, 50 barrels of gasoline, and a perfect-level "Car Driving" skill book. The skill book will automatically merge with the host."
The golden treasure chest is indeed different.
Yang Lin was overjoyed. In the future, he would no longer have to use manpower and horse-drawn carriages to transport spoils and supplies.
The integration of the perfect-level "Car Driving" skill book allowed him to appreciate all the mysteries of car driving in an instant.
At this moment, Yang Lin has become a driving god. People like Fujiwara Takumi and Schumacher probably can't even see his taillights on the road.
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When Yang Lin just returned to the Wanjia Town base, it was already 8 o'clock in the evening. Before he had time to catch his breath, the commander of the quartermaster company, Wen Peng, came to him impatiently.
"Captain, I heard from the brothers that you got a promotion? Congratulations!"
Yang Lin smiled and said, "Yes, in order to commend our military achievements, the theater commander has changed the designation of the independent battalion to an independent battalion."
At this point, Yang Lin suddenly changed the subject: "But... Old Wen, you shouldn't just come here to congratulate me, right?"
“Hehehe!” Wen Peng smiled awkwardly: “Captain… er, no, Battalion Commander, I really can’t hide anything from you.”
"Didn't you ask me to be in charge of recruiting new soldiers?"
"Good boy, when the people of Wanjia Town learned that our heroic independent brigade was recruiting new soldiers, they all signed up enthusiastically and almost filled up our recruitment point."
"In just one afternoon, more than 500 people came to sign up, and many even said they didn't need military pay, they just wanted to have food to eat and to fight the Japanese with you."
"I followed your instructions and after eliminating those who were too old, too young, or too physically weak, I still managed to recruit more than 300 new soldiers."
"I believe that once the news spreads thoroughly tomorrow, more people will come to sign up to join the army."
Yang Lin nodded: "So, the total strength of my independent battalion has exceeded 1,000 people?"
"Yeah." Wen Peng nodded.
"Okay, let's end the recruitment work here for now."
"Ah? Why? Wouldn't it be better to recruit more new soldiers? Anyway, our independent battalion has everything we need now. We have plenty of food, wages and guns." Wen Peng was puzzled because the recruitment work had just got on track.
Yang Lin said: "The Japanese have suffered such a great loss at the hands of my independent battalion, they will definitely not give up. With our current strength, it is difficult for us to confront the Japanese head-on.
Therefore, we must leave this troubled place as soon as possible."
After a pause, Yang Lin continued, "I have decided. We will leave Wanjia Town early tomorrow morning."
"Go and call all the company and platoon leaders to the headquarters and tell them that I have an emergency meeting to hold."
"yes!"
Wen Peng straightened his body and agreed loudly, then asked, "By the way, Battalion Commander, I have a small request, please be sure to..."
Yang Lin showed a man's 'knowing' smile and interrupted: "Are you reluctant to part with your golden lotus?"
Wen Peng raised his hand and scratched his head, smiling awkwardly, "You already know all this."
Yang Lin laughed and scolded: "With your little tricks, I know what you are going to do as soon as you stick your butt out.
Okay, I promise you that you can bring your lover to Luotuo Ridge."
"But one thing is that we must not let women affect our official duties or delay our military opportunities."
"Otherwise, I will never let you off easily!"
Yang Lin was well aware of how to employ people, and Wen Peng was a talent in managing baggage and supplies, so he agreed to his request.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Wen Peng was overjoyed and immediately turned around and left.
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Independent battalion headquarters.
After everyone was present, Yang Lin glanced around and went straight to the point, "Brothers, I have told you before that the battle the night before yesterday showed the power of our Chinese soldiers and dealt a great blow to the arrogance of the Japanese invaders.
But at the same time, we have become the target of the Japanese invaders' encirclement and suppression, and the enemy may be on the way.
With the current strength of our independent battalion, we are unable to confront the Japanese invaders head-on.
We should avoid strong enemies, seize the time to train our troops, and improve their military quality and combat effectiveness.
If we continue to stay in Wanjia Town, we will be just waiting for the Japanese to come and attack us."
"So, I decided that we will break camp and leave Wanjia Town early tomorrow morning and return to Luotuo Ridge."
"The terrain there is dangerous. If the Japanese invaders dare to invade, we can fight them based on the terrain!"
The second company commander Zhao Dejiu thought for a moment and said with a little regret: "Captain, leaving Wanjia Town is indeed the best option for us at the moment, but it's a pity to give this city away to the Japanese after we have finally conquered it."
Yang Lin did not want the independent battalion to become a one-man show for him; on the contrary, he preferred his subordinates to use their brains more and speak up.
After all, as the head of a battalion, it would be too tiring if he had to handle everything personally.
"I didn't say I was going to give Wanjia Town to the Japs."
Zhao Dejiu asked doubtfully, "Commander, what do you mean?"
"Hand over Wanjia Town to the regiment commander."
Zhao Dejiu's brain reacted quickly and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Great! Luotuo Ridge is behind Wanjia Town. Once the main force of the regiment enters Wanjia Town, if the enemy wants to encircle and suppress us, they will definitely fight with the officers and soldiers of the 358th Regiment stationed in Wanjia Town first.
This is like providing insurance for our independent business invisibly.”
The captain of the third company, Zhou Yun, who had been silent the whole time, frowned and said, "Battalion Commander, I know a little about the regiment commander Chu Yunfei. He is a top student of the Whampoa Military Academy and has a very high strategic vision and tactical guidance ability."
"So, he will definitely be able to see that we are trying to use him as a shield. By then, I'm afraid he may not take over Wanjia Town."
