Bright Sword: Start with Ding Blast Bridge, Homemade Sweet Potato Cake

"Brigade Commander, you are being too polite. The New 1st Regiment is a member of the brigade. If I capture it, it is equivalent to you capturing it."

"Humph, that's a human thing to say."

"You have more conscience than that kid Li Yunlong. You even knew to send the captured goods over to me, saving me from having to go and get them myself."

The brigade commander took a puff of his cigarette and sat down with a satisfied look on his face.

He held the seized list in one hand, wanting to see what was going on.

As long as it's not too excessive, some things can be turned a blind eye.

It's not easy for the regiment commanders or the soldiers under me.

Captured weapons are used first, which can also be considered an incentive for the troops.

"Your new regiment already has three Type 3s, a mortar, grenade launchers, and light machine guns. Your weapons and equipment are more abundant than those of other regiments.

I'll leave you some extra bullets and grenades.

Send the extra weapons and equipment to the brigade headquarters. I plan to expand a new second regiment, and this batch of equipment will be useful."

"Commander, just a word from you. I'll arrange for someone to deliver it right away."

Seeing Ding Wei so happy, the brigade commander also knew that the other party was harboring some ulterior motives.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

"All weapons and equipment must be handed over. I, Ding Wei, have no complaints. However, this infantry gun was captured by the comrades of the New 1st Regiment at the risk of their lives. More than 30 soldiers were sacrificed. It must be kept in the New 1st Regiment. When the shells are used up, I will send it to you."

"No, such an important weapon as the infantry gun must be handed over. How to use it and who gets to use it is not up to you or me, the boss at the headquarters has the final say."

The brigade commander can also make plans for light and heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, etc.

The importance of an infantry gun is self-evident, as the Eighth Route Army lacks heavy weapons.

The New 1st Regiment has captured some spoils, so they should be rewarded as they see fit, but all spoils must be turned over to the public, that is the principle.

Ding Wei is well aware of the brigade commander's connections. If this matter were handled by another brigade commander, he would definitely follow the principles.

But if Brigade Commander Chen steps in, perhaps there will be other ways.

"Commander, the New 20st Regiment has captured 50 artillery shells. You leave the infantry gun here for half a year, and I will send you another gun and artillery shells. If you fail to complete this task, you will have me, Ding Wei, executed."

"Besides, the New 1st Regiment is the main force in the brigade. If you bring out an infantry gun to keep the situation under control, it will give you face as a brigade commander."

The brigade commander looked Ding Wei up and down.

Very nicely said.

This condition is negotiable.

Less than a month after taking over the new troupe, he was given two surprises and two big gifts.

First they sent a cavalry battalion, and now they are sending infantry artillery, as well as light and heavy machine guns, the core equipment that can equip the new Second Regiment.

He is a typical lucky general, and our Brigade Commander Chen likes him very much.

He also adheres to principles in doing things, knows how to hand in the spoils and not get into trouble.

No matter which regiment it is, with this infantry gun it will definitely be the main force regiment.

There is no need to say much about the combat effectiveness of the new regiment. After two consecutive battles and replenishing ammunition and equipment, its strength is only higher than before.

Putting the infantry artillery with Ding Wei might bring some surprises.

"Let me think about it and write a request to the commander to let me stay in your new regiment first."

"But it's definitely not for you to use. You can keep it for now. When you need it, take it out quickly."

"No problem, absolutely no problem."

Ding Wei agreed immediately. As long as the cannons remained in the New 1st Regiment, the other captured items were worthless.

"Go ahead. Next time if there is a special situation, you must report it."

After the brigade commander finished speaking, Captain Ding ran away, fearing that the other side would go back on their word.

Headquarters,

Brigade Commander Chen arranged for some people to come over for a walk.

They brought with them several cans of captured beef and Japanese sake.

At noon, a large bowl of beef was served and placed in front of the boss and the teacher.

"It's the New Year? My life has suddenly improved."

When he heard that the food was sent up from below, the boss immediately put down his chopsticks and refused to eat a single bite.

"You should be grateful to others for what you have done for you. Are you here to ask for mercy? Who made the mistake again?"

Commander Liu laughed and explained:

"It's not a mistake. Ding Wei of the New 1st Regiment fought a great ambush and captured a lot of spoils. This is the spoils sent over by the New 1st Regiment."

"No, we shouldn't eat that. Let the soldiers improve their lives first."

The boss loves his soldiers like his own sons. If they fight well, he will praise them. If they fight badly, he will scold them.

The division commander handed over the list of captured items to the deputy commander-in-chief for review, and was very happy.

Seeing the densely packed spoils, the losses were minimal and the spoils were quite large.

The boss immediately smiled happily.

"I knew that Ding Wei is more reliable than that kid Li Yunlong. It's worth it that I canceled his study plan and arranged for him to take over the New 1st Regiment. Look, we captured an infantry gun. It's been a long time since we've had this happen."

"The last time was at Pingxingguan, right?"

The troops won the battle, and this bowl of beef not only tasted delicious, but also made people feel gratified.

Seeing that the boss had eaten the meat, Division Commander Liu talked about the problem of the brigade headquarters and wanted to request that this infantry artillery be kept below as a weapon for attacking strongholds.

"It seems that this piece of meat is not cheap at all. It costs one infantry gun and 20 shells."

"I agree. Tell Ding Wei of the New 1st Regiment to keep up the good work."

Through a formal application process, the infantry artillery was retained in the regiment.

Ding Wei soon received a reply from the brigade commander.

The infantry artillery can be handed over to the new regiment, but don’t forget the six-month agreement. You have to capture another artillery piece and send 50 artillery shells.

Half a year later, not to mention an infantry gun, even a mountain gun could be obtained.

He did not take the matter seriously. With the ability and combat effectiveness of the New 1st Regiment, Ding Wei was confident that he could gain a foothold in the base.

Continue to choose to rest in Xingjiazhuang and arrange cavalry to investigate the movements of the Japanese army.

The first and second battalions were the first to add new recruits to ensure full staffing. The third battalion only lost one cavalry company and added two more companies of new recruits, asking Deputy Regiment Commander Zhong to supervise the training.

The troops resumed their daily training and study, and at the same time helped the villagers clean the yard and fetch water.

The confiscated white flour and rice were mixed with miscellaneous grains and used to make several delicious meals.

Ding Wei and Wang Chengzhu hid in the house and studied infantry artillery for several days.

"How about it, Zhuzi, have you learned it? If you can hit accurately, you can have sweet potato wine tonight."

Wang Chengzhu led his men to push out the infantry artillery, aimed at the distant earth slope, and practiced the loading process with fake shells made of polished wood.

The sweet potato stew is definitely drinkable, and he now wants to test the waters with a cannonball.

Theoretical knowledge must be combined with practice.

"Captain, how about we give it a try? I have an idea."

"I have 20 shells in total. You want to give it a try? I'll find a gun tower and give you a chance. If you hit the target, you'll have sweet potatoes cooked. If you miss, you'll have to go to the kitchen and cook sweet potatoes."

Zhuzi wanted to explain himself, but he was helpless.

If you can't hit the target, why bother drinking sweet potato wine?

Give you two real shells and you will succeed after practicing a little.

"Find a turret and give it a try."

Ding Wei decided to do this, and he would always feel uneasy if he didn't give it a try.

The New 1st Regiment was stationed in Xingjiazhuang, which was too close to Wanjia Town, where there was a Japanese infantry battalion.

We will be discovered by the Japanese sooner or later, so we have to consider the issue of relocation in advance.

The brigade suggested moving to Chenjiazhuang in the southwest, where the terrain is complex and more conducive to the development of the base's work.

There are three small artillery towers and a puppet army stronghold along the way.

Test the waters with them.