Volume 1 Chapter 022 Shock

Just now, Li Yunlong still had great resentment towards Chu Yunfei.

Now, when he heard that someone was giving him a battalion of equipment, Li Yunlong immediately changed his attitude and took out the best to entertain Chu Yunfei!

Zhao Gang muttered to himself.

It turns out that he has a dog face!

Li Yunlong sat down again and said with a smile on his face: "When I saw Brother Chu, we felt like old friends. Oh! Brother Chu really helped me in need, it was really timely rain, and what was that thing!"

He looked at Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang said angrily: "Mengchang Jun! Better than Mengchang!"

"Yes, yes, yes! As good as Mengchang!"

Zhao Gang is not like Li Yunlong, who only cares about whoever gives him milk.

He looked at Chu Yunfei and asked, "Brother Chu wants to give us a battalion's worth of equipment. Of course we welcome it. But, please forgive me for being so presumptuous. Brother Chu suddenly gave us a battalion's worth of equipment. What is his intention?"

When you give a gift to someone, you must ask for something in return!

Zhao Gang was very curious why Chu Yunfei suddenly gave him a battalion's worth of equipment.

That doesn't make sense!

They are called friendly forces, but everyone knows exactly what these friendly forces are!

However, under the threat of the Japanese army, everyone temporarily put aside their grudges and joined hands to fight the enemy.

When the Japanese army falls, the first person to take action might be the old thief Yan Xishan!

The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army wanted to take action even before the Japanese army fell!

If they had not been shocked by the strength of the Eighth Route Army, I am afraid that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army would not have sent an observation group, but would have sent people directly to attack our anti-Japanese base.

Li Yunlong was also very curious why Chu Yunfei was so generous to give him an entire battalion's worth of equipment this time.

He also stopped smiling and stared at Chu Yunfei seriously.

Is there something required of us?

But the 358th Regiment is richer than the Independent Regiment.

To put it simply, the 358th Regiment is a group of wealthy landlords who are supported by someone.

The independent regiment is a coolie, raised by a stepmother. They have to fight for everything themselves.

Li Yunlong really couldn't understand why Chu Yunfei suddenly sent him there.

Although I don’t know what Chu Yunfei’s plan is.

However, he would never return the equipment of that battalion.

The meat is right in front of my mouth, how can I not eat it?

The weapons and equipment must be accepted, but Li Yunlong will not feel at ease until he figures it out!

Chu Yunfei looked at Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang looking at him.

If I don't explain it clearly, I'm afraid they will feel uneasy and it will be difficult to cooperate with me in the future.

But once you make a choice, there will be risks if you make a bad choice.

After hesitating for a while, Chu Yunfei finally made a decision.

He knew very well that in this era, individual ability was small.

It is simply wishful thinking to defeat the Japanese devils by relying on personal ability.

We can only rely on the collective and find a backer.

As of now, is the stingy old man more reliable? Or is the micro-manipulation master more reliable?

When I was in trouble and was surrounded by the Japanese.

Can we count on the national army to remain as firm as a mountain when friendly forces are in trouble?

The best strategy is to secretly join the Eighth Route Army!

At worst, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the 358th Regiment will revolt and come under the command of the Party, and I will go abroad to do business and get rich.

As for how to do business and get rich, Chu Yunfei also has a plan in mind.

One is to go to Hong Kong, and then the four major families will have nothing to do.

Another option is to invest and make money in the United States, but you need to be aware that McCarthyism was prevalent in the United States in the 1950s.

Whether to go to Hong Kong or the United States depends on the situation at the time.

After the 1980s, we could return to China to invest and build factories.

And in the meantime, they can continue to transmit intelligence to the country and secretly transport supplies.

"Commander Yan has been very kind to me, Chu. It's just that... for his own selfish interests, he actually wanted to surrender to the Japanese. I, Chu Yunfei, don't have any great abilities. But if you want me to be a traitor, I will never do that! I have always believed that soldiers should have backbone. When the country is in trouble, we soldiers should fight the enemies of the country to the end. I admire the fine style of your party. Chu wants to join the Communist Party. I wonder if you two can introduce me to the Communist Party!"

In fact, Yan Xishan has not yet officially surrendered to the Japanese.

But Chu Yunfei knew that he already had this intention.

He even secretly sent his trusted aides to contact the Japanese army and find out each other's bottom line.

Chu Yunfei was very dissatisfied with Yan Xishan's attitude.

He came here to fight the Japanese, not to be a traitor.

Whether Yan Xishan wanted to surrender to the Japanese or want to negotiate peace with Japan.

This is not something Chu Yunfei can tolerate.

When Zhao Gang heard that Chu Yunfei actually wanted to join the Communist Party, he was stunned.

Li Yunlong almost popped his eyes out.

Is this guy Chu Yunfei kidding?

His 358th Regiment was the main force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and a reinforced regiment with 5,000 men.

The strength is comparable to that of a brigade!

Except for the German-equipped division under Commissioner Chiang.

His 358th Regiment is probably the most luxurious.

Mountain cannons, mortars, heavy machine guns, light machine guns, whatever you want!

He is truly a landlord and rich man!

Now a wealthy family suddenly comes over and says, “I’ll just follow you, the poor Eighth Route Army soldier, from now on.”

Are you surprised?

What a surprise!

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were so surprised that they couldn't believe what they heard!

Li Yunlong looked at Chu Yunfei and asked questioningly, "Captain Chu, are you serious?"

Zhao Gang also had an expression that said, "Are you kidding me?"

Chu Yunfei also knew that it would be difficult for the other party to believe him if he suddenly said he wanted to join the Communist Party.

If it were me.

Li Yunlong suddenly said that he wanted to join him. Chu Yunfei was afraid that he would not be happy, but would be very alert and guard against him.

See what the other party really wants to do.

Chu Yunfei said seriously:

"I know this happened suddenly, so I wanted to get in touch with your headquarters through your department. There are many people in the observation group and I was afraid that the news would be leaked. That's why I didn't go with them. I came here to tell your headquarters about my intentions through Brother Yunlong and Brother Zhao!"

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang looked at each other.

This was a political matter, and Li Yunlong had no intention of expressing his opinion at all.

He looked at Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang was thinking about the reliability of Chu Yunfei's joining our army and our party.

If Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army's main force, wanted to join our party.

That would naturally be a great joyous event.

You have to know that the 358th Regiment has 5,000 soldiers, as well as an artillery battalion and a cavalry battalion.

The on-paper strength is comparable to that of a brigade!

Such a powerful person coming to join us will definitely strengthen the strength of our army.

But what if he is a spy sent by Yan Xishan to infiltrate our army?

Since he comes to seek refuge, the treatment must not be bad.

The minimum rank required is colonel.

In this way, he will be able to access our military's confidential information.

Once confidential information is leaked, it will cause huge losses.

Even Zhao Gang, who is always decisive, can't make a decision at this time!

He pondered for a moment and said, "I understand what Brother Chu meant. But this matter is of great importance and it is not something I can decide. I need to report it to the headquarters and let them make the final decision!"

Chu Yunfei was not surprised by Zhao Gang's answer.

He said: "Well! But I hope that except for the two or three commanders of your army, you two will not leak the news of my surrender. Otherwise, Chiang Kai-shek and Yan Xishan will not let me go!"

Zhao Gang nodded solemnly and said, "Please rest assured about this. I will report it to the headquarters in person!"

Chu Yunfei breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Zhao Gang would report to the headquarters in person.

Once the news that he had joined the Eighth Route Army and defected to the Communist Party leaked out.

The first person who will not forgive me must be Yan Xishan.

Chu Yunfei bowed and said, "Well, I won't stay any longer. I'll avoid attracting attention. I'll take my leave first! I'll be waiting for your good news!"

"Brother Chu, take care!"

After Chu Yunfei left with his adjutant Sun Ming, who was in charge of guarding the door, the kitchen staff brought up the freshly prepared dishes.

Li Yunlong was in no mood to drink at this time.

He said, "Send the wine and food to Captain Chu! When they come to visit our group, we must treat them to a good meal!"

After giving the order, Li Yunlong looked at Zhao Gang and asked.

"What do you think?"

"Let's listen to the headquarters' arrangements!" Zhao Gang stood up and said, "This matter is of great importance. I must go to the headquarters in person."

"now go?"

"Well! The sooner this happens, the better!"

"Okay! I'll send a company to escort you!"

Zhao Gang did not refuse. He rushed to the Eighth Route Army headquarters that day under the escort of a company.

Chu Yunfei looked at the bottle of Fenjiu, two meats and one vegetable on the table.

The food was tasty, but he was not in the mood for it.

As it was a matter of life and death, Chu Yunfei was not as calm as usual.

Are we too hasty in joining the Eighth Route Army?

What should I do if the other party refuses to accept me?

If the matter is accidentally leaked, what should I do?

Chu Yunfei was thinking about these things all night long.

I tossed and turned lying in the pit, unable to fall asleep for a long time.