Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 295 Preparatory Training Course

The plates of food in the room had already been removed.

Political Commissar Zhao was chatting with Zhang Haoshan at that moment.

"Political Commissar Zhao, it's been so long, why hasn't Regiment Commander Li returned yet? I hope nothing has changed." As they chatted, Zhang Haoshan brought up this topic again.

"Brigadier Zhang, it's a good thing you're coming back late. It means things are going well. If you had wanted to come back a little while earlier, the higher-ups definitely wouldn't have agreed."

"Brigade Commander Zhang, please wait patiently for a moment."

"Come and have some tea." With that, Political Commissar Zhao refilled Zhang Haoshan's cup with tea.

Zhang Haoshan had no interest in tea at the moment, so he picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

"Brigade Commander Zhang, if this training course is held, can the officers and soldiers of our Independent Regiment also participate?"

"After all, our regiment's new commanders and soldiers have not had the opportunity to receive personal instruction from the brigade commander."

"If the brigade commander really agrees, our independent regiment can't miss such a good opportunity," Zhao Xiaogang asked with concern.

As the political commissar of the Independent Regiment, Zhao Xiaogang was unwilling to let such a good opportunity slip away; he wanted to seize it.

"I need to go back and consult with our brigade commander about this matter, but I believe that with his magnanimity, there will definitely be no problem."

Although Zhang Haoshan agreed in his heart that they were all in the same group fighting the Japanese and helping each other was the proper thing to do, he did not give his direct consent. After all, the final decision on this matter still needed to be made by Tang Weiguo.

"Then I'll trouble Brigade Commander Zhang to go back and tell Brigade Commander Tang," Political Commissar Zhao said earnestly.

"Don't worry, Political Commissar Zhao, as long as your brigade commander or division commander agrees to go to the independent brigade to give lectures, I will definitely report this matter to the brigade commander with all my heart," Zhang Haoshan replied.

"Now we just wait for good news from Commander Li."

"Come on, Brigade Commander Zhang, please have some tea." After saying that, Political Commissar Zhao poured Zhang Haoshan another cup of tea.

Zhang Haoshan chatted for a while longer, then heard Li Yunfei's excited voice coming from outside.

"Commander Zhang, it's done."

"It's done."

Li Yunfei rushed into the house in a hurry.

"Brigade Commander Zhang, I, Old Li, have taken care of it for you."

"Our brigade commander has agreed to go to the independent brigade to give lectures."

"That's great!" Zhang Haoshan said with a happy expression as he got off the kang (a heated brick bed) and grasped Li Yunfei's hand.

"Thanks to Commander Li's help."

"Brigade Commander Zhang, don't get excited yet, I have some good news to share."

“Our instructors have also agreed to go there to teach.”

"Really! That would be double happiness."

Zhang Haoshan was overjoyed; he had definitely exceeded his mission expectations this time. He had managed to invite both of the people his division commander had asked him to.

"Thanks to Commander Li for his help," Zhang Haoshan said quickly.

"Haha, Commander Zhang, you're too kind. Besides, it's not because Old Li has any special connections."

"It's mainly because the equipment of your two regiments is so impressive."

"Brigade Commander Zhang, do you think our old Li could go and serve as an instructor? The cost isn't high, just enough equipment for a company," Li Yunfei said casually.

"We welcome Regiment Commander Li to give a lecture. As for the equipment, that depends on how Regiment Commander Li manages to get it from our brigade commander."

"Then I'm determined to teach this class!"

"Old Li, the division commander went there in person, so don't try to teach me anything."

“Even if the division commander goes, we still dare to speak out.”

"Let's not talk about tactics, let's talk about fighting spirit. As the saying goes, wolves travel a thousand miles to eat meat, dogs travel a thousand miles to eat shit."

"We must be like wolves now, always ready to bite off a piece of flesh from the Japanese devils."

"We soldiers must have the spirit to dare to draw our swords against the enemy no matter what!"

"Alright, just for Commander Li's fighting spirit, we must teach our Independent Brigade a good lesson."

"Thank you for the compliment, Commander Zhang."

"Brigadier Zhang, I wonder when the training course starts? I'd like to inform you in advance so that they have time to attend."

"This matter still needs to be decided by the brigade commander, but I estimate it won't take too long."

"Alright, then let's wait for good news," Zhao Xiaogang said.

"The results are in, so I won't bother you any longer. I'll head back to the brigade headquarters to report."

"By the way, where will the weapons and equipment for the two regiments be delivered to?" Zhang Haoshan asked before leaving.

“The course hasn’t even started yet, so how can we ask for weapons and equipment in advance? If Brigade Commander Zhang has already said so, then let’s send them to our Independent Regiment’s garrison.” Li Yunfei wasn’t embarrassed at all.

"Haha, Commander Li is indeed a man of character. Alright, I'll send someone to deliver the equipment in the next couple of days."

"Thank you very much!"

"You're too kind, Commander Li, Political Commissar Zhao, I'll take my leave now."

With that, Zhang Haoshan walked outside. His police squad was already waiting outside.

After Zhang Haoshan left, he mounted his horse.

"Commander Li, Political Commissar Zhao, see you another day."

See you another day.

After they parted ways, Zhang Haoshan spurred his horse and rode off in the direction he had come from.

"Political Commissar, the Independent Brigade is indeed well-funded. They want to send equipment over before our personnel have even arrived."

"This shows their sincerity, so we should report this to the brigade commander and ask him to put in more effort this time."

"Makes sense."

. . . .

The next day at noon, Zhang Haoshan arrived at Tang Weiguo's office, looking travel-worn. His face, covered in dust, couldn't hide the joy on his lips.

"Commander, it's done."

"Great!"

"Who are the two people I called out?" Tang Weiguo asked. At that moment, Tang Weiguo guessed that the brigade commander had arrived. The division commander, a figure of military genius, wouldn't move around casually.

"Commander, the two officers you selected have arrived."

"What!" At this moment, Tang Weiguo doubted that he had heard correctly.

"Commander, the two officers you selected have arrived."

Zhang Haoshan repeated it again.

Tang Weiguo suddenly felt as if a huge pie had fallen from the sky, leaving him completely dazed.

"That's great!" Tang Weiguo was so excited that he was almost incoherent.

"You immediately prepare the two best rooms in our Independent Division for them to stay in."

"Also, tell the cafeteria to prepare the meals to the highest standards."

Tang Weiguo said repeatedly.

"Commander, is it really necessary to make such a big fuss? To be honest, the enemy's army is not as strong as ours," Zhang Haoshan said, somewhat puzzled.

"Hey, you don't understand."

"Just follow the orders," Tang Weiguo said.

"Yes."

"By the way, sir, when is our training course held?"

"Oh right, I was so happy that I forgot about something so important."

"The training course starts in five days. Keep a close eye on this matter these next few days."

"Yes, sir, I understand."

"it is good."

"Commander, I'll go and get ready."

"Let's rest first before arranging work."

"I'll go arrange my work first." With that, Zhang Haoshan left without looking back.

"This work ethic is definitely that of a top-notch employee," Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Division Commander, Brigade Commander, come here! Hahahaha, hahahaha!" In the empty office, Tang Weiguo laughed loudly.