Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 298 Meeting

Just as the group was discussing how to transport the equipment back to the brigade headquarters, Zhao Xiaogang walked in.

"Division Commander, Brigade Commander, we have just received a message from the Independent Brigade."

"Their brigade commander will personally pick you up tomorrow from the Independent Brigade."

"Alright, I'll see what this young general is like tomorrow."

"Is he really as brave and powerful as you all say?"

The next morning, before dawn, Tang Weiguo led Tang Xiaohu, Zhang Haoshan, Niu Dali, and a few others toward the Independent Regiment's camp.

Accompanying them was a guard company composed of elites recently selected from various military units.

After speeding all the way, we finally arrived at the Independent Regiment Headquarters before noon.

The Independent Regiment had already received the news and was on its way when Tang Weiguo arrived.

The division commander, brigade commander, and others stood at the entrance of the garrison and waited.

"Division Commander, Brigade Commander, you can go back to your rooms first."

"The political commissar and I are enough here."

"A guest from afar is a guest, and besides, I am particularly interested in Tang Weiguo."

"It's fine to wait at the door."

"Not to mention the equipment they sent to two regiments of us."

"Just the fact that the Nationalist government awarded him the rank of Major General is enough, both morally and logically, for us to wait for."

As they were talking, a well-organized military force came into view.

"Xiao Chen, just by looking at this unit's march, you can tell it's an elite force among elites," the division commander said solemnly, watching the approaching troops.

"Yes, just look at how well they marched. You can't find many like them in the entire Nationalist Army, even in the Eighth Route Army."

"Seeing is believing; this unit is indeed extraordinary." The division commander nodded.

After waiting a short while, the group saw the leaders dismount and walk over.

"Commander, the one at the front is Tang Weiguo, and the one on his far right is Tang Xiaohu, Tang Weiguo's most trusted man, who is very good at fighting."

"Old Li tried to act with him several times, and each time it ended in failure."

"Among the Independent Brigade, besides their brigade commander Tang Weiguo, he is the second person I admire."

"The one who was beaten into submission."

"Oh, I need to pay close attention to that. There aren't many people who can make you, Li Yunfei, willingly submit." The brigade commander glanced at Li Yunfei.

Li Yunfei chuckled and then continued his introduction.

"The one on the left is Zhang Haoshan. He was originally from the Sichuan Army. He was later assigned to this unit as a deputy regimental commander and is now a deputy brigade commander."

"Responsible for staff work and external affairs of the independent brigade."

"The burly man on the outermost edge is Niu Dali, the commander of the Independent Brigade's reconnaissance regiment."

"This unit is the strongest in the Independent Regiment."

"And they are extremely skilled at various special operations missions."

"Including but not limited to reconnaissance, infiltration, assassination, and independent operations deep inside the enemy territory."

"And most importantly, everyone is equipped with German equipment."

"Those submachine guns, all the same kind, made Old Li's mouth water."

Li Yunfei looked on with envy as he spoke.

"The stronger our allies are, the better it is for us." After saying this, the brigade commander couldn't help but look at Li Yunfei.

No wonder this kid has been doing so well this year; he's latched onto such a powerful patron.

After the introductions, Tang Weiguo walked over and looked at the two people next to Li Yunfei.

The history book in Tang Weiguo's mind merged with the two people in front of him.

"Holy crap, I've seen the real person!"

Tang Weiguo suppressed his surging emotions and asked in a questioning tone:

"Commander Li, who are these two?"

"Brigade Commander Tang, come here, let me introduce you."

"This is our famous Eighth Route Army Commander Liu."

"I've long admired Master Liu's name, and seeing him in person is truly an honor. This is the first time I've met him in person," Tang Weiguo said excitedly.

"Commander Tang, you flatter me," the division commander said modestly.

"I've long heard of Brigade Commander Tang's reputation. He's never been defeated at Wolong Mountain, and the Japanese devils in the area are terrified of him."

"We dare not talk about our battle achievements in front of Brigade Commander Tang."

"To receive such praise from you, I, Tang Weiguo, feel that my life has been worthwhile," Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Although this is my first time meeting Brigade Commander Tang, this is not the first time we've dealt with each other." The division commander looked at Tang Weiguo with a smile.

"Oh, is that so?" Tang Weiguo asked, somewhat puzzled.

"In his memory, he didn't seem to have ever had any dealings with Commander Liu," Tang Weiguo thought to himself, trying to recall the events carefully.

Seeing Tang Weiguo's somewhat puzzled expression, Commander Liu made no attempt to hide anything.

“Brigade Commander Tang, back when you were the regimental commander, I personally wrote an IOU. I borrowed the equipment of an entire battalion from the Independent Regiment.”

"So that's what it was about." Tang Weiguo suddenly realized.

Tang Weiguo had already framed and stored the IOU away, but he didn't immediately recall it.

"It is my honor to receive an IOU personally written by Commander Liu."

"It is my honor to have gained the trust of your department."

Listening to the two men praising each other, the brigade commander couldn't help but speak up.

"Commander, you haven't introduced me yet," the brigade commander complained.

"Haha, look, I hit it off with Commander Tang the moment we met, I forgot."

"Brigade Commander Tang, this is Brigade Commander Chen."

"Commander Chen, your deeds are truly legendary," Tang Weiguo said, equally excited.

"Oh. I'd like to hear about it," Commander Chen said with some curiosity.

Hearing what Brigade Commander Tang said, he was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said.

“When the Nationalist government awarded me the Chiang Kai-shek sword, the Chiang Kai-shek sword that I wore was actually carried by Chiang Kai-shek himself.”

"I didn't expect it to be about this. Let's not dwell on the past." The brigade commander waved his hand.

"Brigade Commander Tang, who are these men around you? Why don't you introduce them?" Division Commander Liu said from the side.

"Let me introduce you all. This is Tang Xiaohu, the commander of the New First Regiment of our Independent Brigade."

"Hello, Commander Liu, Brigade Commander Chen."

"I've heard so much about you guys when I was studying in Beiping. It's great to finally meet you all today," Tang Xiaohu said, equally excited.

"I never imagined that the two of us from your Independent Brigade were so famous."

"This is Zhang Haoshan, the deputy brigade commander of our independent brigade," Tang Weiguo introduced.

"Hello, Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen."

"The last one is Niu Dali, the commander of the Independent Brigade Reconnaissance Regiment."

"Greetings, Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen." Niu Dali saluted.

"Hello everyone."

Looking at the three spirited young men in front of him, the division commander seemed to see the dawn of victory in the War of Resistance against Japan.

"Brigadier Tang, we'll prepare lunch at noon. Let's have lunch first before heading back."

"Very well, then we shall respectfully comply." After saying this, the group walked into the courtyard together.

"Sit down," the teacher warmly invited everyone.

Then the independent kitchen staff brought out the prepared meal.

After everyone finished eating and rested for a while, Tang Weiguo invited them to the Wolong Mountain Brigade Headquarters.