Chapter 86 Li Yunlong Arrives
"Hahaha! I didn't expect Miss Yan to be such a straightforward person. If that's the case, I'll just say it straight."
Yang Lin laughed, and seeing the other party nod, he said bluntly: "Ms. Yan, since you are a war correspondent, you must know that the finances above are tight. Our independent battalion has just been reorganized, and it is quite difficult to expand and grow.
Whether it is weapons, food, or military funds, they are all in extreme shortage.
Therefore, I would like to borrow Miss Yan’s pen to publicize some of the deeds of my independent battalion and our determination , hoping to gain assistance from patriotic people from all walks of life…”
With Yang Lin's current financial resources and means of making money, plus the military funds allocated by the war zone, it is not difficult to support the current independent battalion, and there is even some surplus.
But if we want to recruit new soldiers to expand the independent battalion, the surplus money and food will not last long.
It is obviously not enough to just fight against the local tyrants.
As for fighting the Japanese to support the war, it is risky after all, and it may be okay once or twice.
As time goes on, the Japanese will definitely strengthen their defenses, or even take the initiative to attack us, giving the independent battalion no chance to grow and develop.
Since Wanjia Town, Yang Lin has not openly recruited new soldiers because of the issue of money.
If there is not enough financial support, even if the number of troops increases, the combat effectiveness may not increase, and there may even be a lot of chaos.
After much thought, Yang Lin felt that it would be most appropriate to rely on donations from patriotic people to raise funds.
With 400 million compatriots, there is strength in numbers. Even a dime from each person would be an astronomical sum of money. Moreover, through newspaper publicity, the reputation of the independent battalion could be enhanced, more people could get to know this heroic army, and more patriotic and enthusiastic young people could join the war to resist Japanese aggression and save the nation.
This will not only benefit the independent battalion, but will also be extremely beneficial to the entire war of resistance.
Yan Zhirou smiled and said, "Captain Yang, you are really a cunning guy. You actually applied all the tactics you used against the Japanese to me."
Yang Lin didn't care even though his plan was exposed.
He laughed shamelessly and said, "Hehehe, how can those ugly and inhumane little devils compare with the beautiful and capable Miss Yan?
Moreover, I did this not simply for the independent battalion, but for the whole of China and the entire nation.
As long as you give me better conditions, more soldiers, and better weapons and equipment, I will surely be able to win a more perfect victory! "
Yan Zhirou had done some simple investigations on Yang Lin and was very familiar with the battles fought by the independent battalion.
Therefore, instead of thinking that Yang Lin was bragging, she deeply agreed with him in her heart.
However, Yan Zhirou thought it necessary to punish the arrogant guy in front of her.
She pretended to hesitate and waited for a while before she spoke: "Well, it's not impossible for me to help you, but it depends on whether I am satisfied with my lunch today..."
"Don't worry, Miss Yan. The cooking skills of our independent camp's cooking team are first-rate even if they are taken to a restaurant in Taiyuan.
So, today’s lunch will definitely satisfy you! ”
"Captain Yang, please don't exaggerate. I am very picky about food."
"Hahaha, you'll know in a minute."
"Um."
Yan Zhirou nodded and said, "Now, let's officially start the interview."
"As far as I know, Captain Yang, you were a bandit for a while before you joined the army.
I really want to know how you came up with the idea of joining the army to fight against the Japanese. "
"As the saying goes, every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of his country. The Japanese killed my comrades and humiliated my sisters, causing countless compatriots to lose their homes and become homeless.
Now they have even come to our doorstep. If we can still tolerate this, are we still men?"
Then, the two of them officially entered the interview session, and Yang Lin also brought his shameless character to the extreme. He just said whatever was beneficial to the independent camp and how to attract sponsorship.
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Time flies and another two days have passed.
At noon that day, Li Yunlong brought their guard platoon to Luotuoling.
Because the scout on duty was a brother from Hongyunling, he had participated in the Battle of Cangyunling, knew Li Yunlong, and knew that Li Yunlong and Battalion Commander Yang Lin had a close relationship.
Therefore, at Li Yunlong's repeated request, he did not inform them and directly brought the other party to the independent battalion headquarters.
"Brother Yang Lin, brother Yang Lin, your brother Yunlong is here to see you!"
Yang Lin was inside the command center and could hear Li Yunlong's unique hoarse voice outside the door from a long distance away.
He immediately stood up and went out to greet him. When he saw him, he smiled and said, "Brother Yunlong, you sound so happy. Have you been reinstated as Captain Li again?"
"Oh, Brother Yang Lin, you are amazing. Last time you said that I would be reinstated in no time. I didn't expect that your words would come true."
After a pause, Li Yunlong continued, "However, the reason why am so happy is not because I have been reinstated, but because I see you, Brother Yang, again!
You are really my lucky star!"
Yang Lin knew that it must be because the independent regiment had not fought well some time ago, so the regiment commander Kong Jie was dismissed from his post, and then Li Yunlong got the upper hand.
Then, Yang Lin said with a smile: "Brother Yunlong, you never come to my temple for no reason. I see that your smile is dagger-in-cheek. I'm afraid it's not because you are happy to see me, but a fake smile of a weasel wishing a chicken a happy new year, right?"
Li Yunlong smiled awkwardly: "Brother Yang Lin, look at what you said. Who do you think I am? Am I that kind of person?"
"I heard that you just won another great victory, so I came here specially to congratulate you."
Yang Lin rolled his eyes at him and said, "I think your congratulations are fake, but you are really interested in the weapons and equipment I seized, right?"
Li Yunlong did not hide anything after being exposed by Yang Lin. He said directly: "Brother Yang Lin, I really can't hide anything from you. Since you know everything, then I won't hide it. You know the conditions of our Eighth Route Army. It's so hard!"
“Although I was reinstated, what Kong Erlangzi left me was a mess.
The independent regiment had just suffered a defeat and its morale was at its lowest point.
In order to boost the morale of the soldiers, I thought about doing some side jobs, such as attacking some Japanese and puppet army strongholds. "
After a pause, Li Yunlong showed a bitter face and said, "But the problem is that the independent regiment is too poor and does not have a single weapon to attack.
So, I am thinking of borrowing some equipment from you, Brother Yang Lin, to help me keep the place in order, right? "
Yang Lin said with embarrassment: "Brother Yunlong, it's not that I don't want to lend it to you, but my independent camp doesn't have much money.
It is true that I had just won a battle, but the problem is that all the spoils of war were handed over to our regimental commander.
If you really need equipment, you should go to your Eighth Route Army commander to apply for it. That's logical."
