Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 258 Fortress Completed

After this military exercise, the entire area occupied by the Independent Brigade returned to calm. Tang Weiguo led the Independent Brigade to continue developing in silence, accumulating strength for future countermeasures against the Japanese "cage tactics".

Meanwhile, on Chinese soil, the Japanese war machines continued their advance.

One city after another fell into the hands of the Japanese invaders. As the Japanese advanced, they gradually pressed on to Wuhan, the temporary capital of the Nationalist government, and a major battle surrounding Wuhan slowly unfolded.

This battle indirectly bought valuable time for the development of the Wolongshan Independent Brigade.

The Japanese troops around Wolong Mountain maintained restraint, consolidating their forces and relying only on a few key counties around Wolong Mountain to monitor and defend the Independent Brigade located in Wolong Mountain.

A week had passed since the military exercise ended, and Zhang Haoshan rushed towards Tang Weiguo's office, a look of joy on his face. Those passing by, seeing Zhang Haoshan's expression, knew that something good had happened again.

"Commander, good news, good news!" Zhang Haoshan shouted as he rushed into Tang Weiguo's office.

"What good news?" Tang Weiguo asked with a smile, putting down the documents in his hand.

"Brigade Commander, all the underground fortifications of our military fortress have been basically completed and can meet the needs of combat. Our brigade headquarters can now be said to be impregnable."

"Brigade Commander, I dare say that the Japanese will not be able to breach our underground military fortress unless they attack with more than ten times their strength," Zhang Haoshan, who had participated in almost the entire construction of the underground fortress, said confidently.

"That's great, Deputy Brigade Commander Zhang, you've worked hard. I was worried that the construction of the underground fortress complex would be delayed after the last Wolong Mountain defense battle, but I didn't expect you to finish it on time!" Tang Weiguo couldn't help but praise.

"Come on, Deputy Brigade Commander Zhang, show me around." Tang Weiguo quickly got up and walked out of his desk. Tang Weiguo hadn't personally inspected the underground fortress complex for some time.

"Alright, brigade commander, please."

Tang Weiguo and Zhang Haoshan then headed towards the main intersection of the fortress area.

At this moment, Professor Zhao is leading a group of people to line up at the main intersection to welcome them.

"Saving Corps, soldiers, you've worked hard!" Tang Weiguo shouted to the soldiers of the saving corps who were welcoming him.

"It's not hard work, it's a contribution to the fight against Japan!"

Tang Weiguo then gave another pep talk to the soldiers in front of him, and then followed Zhang Haoshan and Professor Zhao toward the military fortress.

"Why does this main passage look more spacious than when I was here last time? Did you widen it again?" Tang Weiguo asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Commander, we didn't widen it. We just smoothed out the rock walls of the entire underground passage, making it appear a bit more spacious under the lights," Professor Zhao explained.

"Not bad." Tang Weiguo nodded in satisfaction.

Tang Weiguo walked along the main passage, where many more openings appeared on both sides.

"Brigade Commander, these tunnels connect to various combat zones. Through these transportation lines, we can quickly provide support and replenish ammunition."

"To make it easier to distinguish, we have set up clear signs at each intersection."

“Brigade Commander, look, this is the transportation route to the North District Hospital,” Zhang Haoshan continued.

"I remember there was only one hospital when it was originally designed, right?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Yes, but Dean Chu suggested that we set up the area in different zones to improve the efficiency of the rescue."

"So we temporarily converted a soldiers' rest area into a hospital. We are currently excavating the original soldiers' rest area," Zhang Haoshan reported.

"Yes, very good. Professional matters should be handled by professionals! We should humbly accept Dean Chu's valuable suggestions!"

Hearing Zhang Haoshan say this, Tang Weiguo was even more satisfied!