Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 155 Visiting Advisor Chu

The following afternoon, Zhang Haoshan and Bi Shoucai visited Chu Yunlong as promised. This time, unlike last time, they were warmly welcomed inside.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, I'm truly sorry about yesterday. The people below were rather insensible and actually turned you away," Chu Yunlong said apologetically.

"Officer Chu, we were presumptuous yesterday." Zhang Haoshan dared not respond to Chu Yunlong's words.

"Come, come, please sit down." Chu Yunlong quickly invited the two to sit down.

"Someone, bring some tea," Chu Yunlong called out to the outside.

"Officer Chu, you're too kind," Zhang Haoshan said, flattered.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, who is this person next to you?" Chu Yunfei asked.

"Officer Chu, let me introduce you. This is Bi Shoucai, the head of the logistics department of our Anti-Japanese Independent Militia."

"Staff Officer Chu, hello. I am Bi Shoucai. The regimental commander specifically instructed the two of us to come and visit you."

"This is a small token of our commander's appreciation, nothing more." After saying this, Shou Cai placed a wooden box he was carrying on the table next to Chu Yunlong.

"Then I'll be polite. Please give my thanks to Commander Tang."

As Chu Yunlong spoke, he opened the box, inside which lay 10 small goldfish lying quietly.

"Commander Tang, thank you for your kindness," Chu Yunlong said with a smile.

Seeing Chu Yunfei's different attitudes before and after, Zhang Haoshan knew that the regimental commander must have done something behind the scenes.

"The commander is really hiding his true strength. If I had known this would happen, I would have let him make the arrangements in advance," Zhang Haoshan thought to himself.

"Staff Officer Chu, the regimental commander specifically instructed me to personally report to you on the battle situation this time," Zhang Haoshan said.

"Oh, I see. The war zone intelligence office has gathered information about the battle in the Wolong Mountain area."

"Commander Yan hasn't received any news from you, and he's very angry. I can always put in a good word for you," Chu Yunlong said slowly.

The speaker meant something, and the listener took it to heart. Zhang Haoshan felt a pang of anxiety when he heard Chu Yunlong say that, and quickly offered an explanation.

"Thank you, Staff Officer Chu, for your consideration. Out of respect for the theater command, our regimental commander personally sent us to report in person. The Japanese defenses along the way were very tight, and it took us some time to get here."

"Staff Officer Chu, please take a look. This is our result this time." Zhang Haoshan took out a briefing from his briefcase and handed it to Chu Yunlong.

Chu Yunlong took it, opened it, and looked at it before smiling and saying...

"Commander Tang is truly a valiant general. He has broken through a large Japanese battalion at Sanjiaji, eliminating at least 600 Japanese soldiers. Congratulations! The Jin-Sui Army is fortunate to have a unit like yours."

"It's all thanks to the effective leadership of the Second War Zone Commander," Bi Shoucai flattered Chu Longfei.

"Haha, we dare not take credit for ourselves." Chu Yunlong was very pleased with Bi Shoucai's words.

"You didn't just come here to report on the battle situation, did you?" Chu Yunlong said, taking a sip of tea.

"Staff Officer Chu, you really can't hide anything from me. This time, in addition to reporting the battle situation to you, the regimental commander also specifically asked Staff Officer Chu for help."

"Our regiment suffered heavy losses while blocking the Japanese attack at Sanjiaji, and we urgently need to replenish our personnel and equipment. Our regimental commander heard that Staff Officer Chu is very capable, so he came here to ask for his help," Bi Shoucai said truthfully.

"Oh, I see. You don't know this, but since our defeat in Taiyuan, most of the Taiyuan arsenal has fallen into the hands of the Japanese. So our Jin-Sui Army is also having difficulty supplying weapons. Therefore, this matter is not easy to handle."

"Officer Chu, what should we do? We'll have to trouble you to think of a solution." After saying that, Shou Cai took out a small wooden box from his bag and placed it on the table in front of Chu Yunlong.

Chu Yunlong glanced at it, then continued.

"Since Commander Tang is so sincere, I will try to find a way to help you with this," Chu Yunlong said, pretending to think for a moment.

"Well then, thank you very much, Advisor Chu," Bi Shoucai said, cupping his hands in thanks.

"Chief of Staff Chu, what about our meeting with Commander Yan this time?"

"Haha, it's no big deal. Come to me again tomorrow morning, and I'll take you for an inspection. Commander Yan is free tomorrow at noon." Staff Officer Chu agreed without even thinking, as if seeing Commander Yan was the simplest thing in the world.

"Thank you very much, Advisor Chu."

"polite."

"Officer Chu, we have nothing else to do, so we'll take our leave now." Seeing that everything was settled, Zhang Haoshan bid farewell to Chu Yunlong.

"Alright, then I won't see you off any further."

"Officer Chu, please wait." After saying this, Zhang Haoshan and Bi Shoucai left together.

Watching the two figures disappear, Chu Yunlong muttered to himself:

"This Commander Tang is a truly remarkable person."

Then, humming a tune, he carried the two boxes from the table toward the room.

"Director Bi, this Chu Yunlong is just as greedy as the rumors say. Ten goldfish aren't enough to satisfy his appetite, so we have to give him another ten," Zhang Haoshan complained as he walked.

"But this is a good thing. Things that can be solved with money aren't really problems."

"That's true. Money makes the world go round. It seems we've got our logistics supplies sorted out this time."

“But we need to prepare properly when we get back. We have to plead poverty with Old Man Yan. He’s a genuine Shanxi tycoon,” Bi Shoucai said with a smile.

"Haha, we'll have to rely on Director Bi for this." With that, the two headed towards their residence.

The next morning, Zhang Haoshan and Bi Shoucai arrived at Chu Yunlong's place early.

After waiting there for a while, he went with Staff Officer Chu to the war zone headquarters to see Commander Yan.

"Reporting to the Commander, Zhang Haoshan and Bi Shoucai of the Anti-Japanese Independent Militia have come to report for duty."

"Heroes, please sit down," Commander Yan said politely.

"I heard from Staff Officer Chu that your Anti-Japanese Independent Militia did a great job, dealing a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Japanese and giving our Jin-Sui Army a boost. As the commander, I am very pleased."

"Alright then, if your Independent Militia needs any assistance from the Theater Command during this trip, just let me know, and I'll do my best to help," Commander Yan said happily.

"Thank you, Commander Yan. Although our Independent Militia won this battle against the Japanese, we suffered heavy losses and urgently need the war zone to replenish our personnel, weapons, and ammunition," Bi Shoucai said.

"Well, personnel aren't a problem. We've had a new batch of recruits arrive at our base recently. You can have Staff Officer Chu accompany you to assign the troops. As for weapons and ammunition, well..." Commander Yan hesitated.

"Commander Yan, we can take this opportunity to ask the old man in Chongqing for more ammunition. Then we can distribute a portion to the militia and take the lion's share. What do you think, Commander Yan?" Staff Officer Chu whispered a few words in Commander Yan's ear.

"Hmm? That works."

"I won't hesitate to ask Staff Officer Chu to find a way to solve the problem of your Independent Militia's weapons and ammunition, just because you're fighting the Japanese," Commander Yan said, turning around.

"Thank you, Commander Yan."

"Okay, that's all. You may leave now."

"Yes."