Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

this is a problem.

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and said, "Isn't Cao Geng recruiting soldiers? As long as he is willing to give up Huaiyi County, I will allow him to recruit soldiers in the city with all his strength!"

After all, the soldiers of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army were all assigned by their superiors.

Chu Yunfei never worried about recruiting soldiers.

Naturally, there was no need to recruit soldiers as hard as the Eighth Route Army where Cao Geng was.

Therefore, if he handed over the entire resources of Huaiyi County to Cao Geng, he would surely be tempted.

Fang Ligong couldn't help but say: "But if Cao Geng doesn't give you the county, he can still recruit soldiers in Huaiyi..."

Chu Yunfei asked tentatively: "What if I give him another battalion of supplies and military expenses?"

Fang Ligong’s eyes widened immediately.

"Give Cao Geng a battalion's worth of supplies and military funds?!"

Chu Yunfei’s words left Fang Ligong a little stunned.

Although the supplies and military expenses lost by the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in Huaiyi County had already exceeded that of a battalion, they had increased exponentially.

If they could really exchange this for Huaiyi County, the 358th Regiment would have indeed made a great contribution.

However, the commander-in-chief expressly prohibited the easy gift of supplies to the Eighth Route Army, especially the supplies for an entire battalion.

"Once the commander-in-chief knows about this, aren't you afraid of military punishment, Commander?"

Fang Ligong took a deep breath and asked cautiously.

"Anyway, this is something only the two of us know about. If it gets leaked, it probably wasn't me who leaked it."

Chu Yunfei smiled gently at this time, and although he looked friendly on the surface, it made Fang Ligong feel cold in his heart...

In an instant, Fang Ligong suddenly realized.

"I rely on..."

Fang Ligong was furious. He had thought Chu Yunfei wanted him to give him advice. But Chu Yunfei wanted to drag him down.

Chu Yunfei had already made up his mind about the countermeasures for Huaiyi County, but there were some details that were inconvenient for him to handle personally, so he asked Fang Ligong to do it for him. If something went wrong, would Fang Ligong also be held responsible?

In desperation, Fang Ligong could only force out a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Don't worry, Commander, I will do this perfectly."

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "Then go and do your thing."

Fang Ligong left in despair.

……

Cao Geng knew that his days in Huaiyi County would not last long, so from the first day he entered the county, he hurried to recruit soldiers. He knew that the Shanxi Suiyuan Army would come to him sooner or later. As long as the conditions offered by the other party were attractive enough, he would not mind handing over Huaiyi County to the Shanxi Suiyuan Army. After all, Huaiyi was good, but it was not something that his Third Battalion could fully control. In the future, the Japanese army would definitely launch a large-scale attack on Huaiyi. Rather than Cao Geng being unable to resist, it would be better to let the Shanxi Suiyuan Army be cannon fodder.

However, Cao Geng never expected that the first person to contact him would be Chu Yunfei from the 358th Regiment...

As soon as he saw Chu Yunfei, Cao Geng was surprised. This was indeed the elite force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!

The head of the regiment acted decisively. He came to visit the day after the occupation of Huaiyi County. This was the second time he met Chu Yunfei. However, unlike the first time they met, when Chu Yunfei had a slight admiration for Cao Geng, this time Chu Yunfei looked at Cao Geng with a tentative and heavy gaze.

Cao Geng then entertained Chu Yunfei, and Chu Yunfei also stated his purpose.

"First of all, I want to congratulate Captain Cao Geng on his amazing victory in the Huaiyi battle! Secondly, I have another favor to ask of you. I wonder if Captain Cao Geng is willing to give up Huaiyi County and give it to my 358th Regiment?"

Cao Geng looked at Chu Yunfei expressionlessly. Was this old guy really too direct? What's the difference between this statement and robbery?

Seeing Cao Geng's unhappy expression, Chu Yunfei quickly explained: "Of course, if Captain Cao Geng is willing to give up, my 358th Regiment can allow you to continue recruiting soldiers in our defense zone!"

"In addition, we will also provide Brother Cao Geng with an additional full battalion of military expenses and supplies."

Chu Yunfei stared at Cao Geng with a firm gaze.

Worried that Cao Geng would refuse.

There was no change of emotion on Cao Geng's face.

Chu Yunfei's heart sank, "The funds and supplies for the two battalions cannot be increased!"

Cao Geng was secretly delighted.

In fact, he was not determined to occupy Huaiyi County, but if Chu Yunfei wanted to take Huaiyi, he had to show some sincerity.

Chu Yunfei was as smart as a fox and obviously understood this.

Therefore, Chu Yunfei told Cao Geng all the conditions he had discussed with Fang Ligong yesterday and was willing to give to Cao Geng, and he also added an entire battalion's worth of funds and supplies!

This is equivalent to spending money to buy land.

Cao Geng's heart moved. Isn't money what he lacks most now?

With money, he could recruit soldiers freely.

However, it would be too rash to agree to Chu Yunfei's conditions so readily.

Moreover, before agreeing to let Chu Yunfei settle in Huaiyi County, Cao Geng did have one thing to resolve.

That's the station!

If Huaiyi County was given to Chu Yunfei, wouldn’t his three battalions have no base?

Cao Geng said, "Brother Yunfei, it's not impossible for you to take Huaiyi County from me, but the funds and supplies for two battalions are still not enough! I have another condition!"

"You say!" Chu Yunfei took a deep breath. He had made his decision.

He was willing to pay the price for Huaiyi County.

"I want the current base of your 358th Regiment!" Cao Geng looked straight into Chu Yunfei's eyes.

Chu Yunfei wanted Huaiyi County, while Cao Geng took a fancy to Chu Yunfei's Xiaweidi Village.

In addition, Chu Yunfei had to provide Cao Geng with the funds and supplies for two fully-staffed battalions.

"Deal!" Chu Yunfei agreed without hesitation.

In his opinion, even though he lost Xiaweidi Village and the funds for two battalions, he got Huaiyi County.

There will definitely be more rewards from the commander-in-chief in the future.

He can definitely make money.

"very good!"

Cao Geng also smiled.

For him, although he lost Huaiyi County.

However, the Japanese army lost a regiment of troops in Huaiyi and lost the opportunity to penetrate deep into the territory of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. They will definitely fight with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in the future.

The Japanese army, like the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, was determined to capture Huaiyi County.

If Cao Geng had remained stationed in Huaiyi, his three battalions might not have been able to withstand future retaliation from the Japanese army.

It would be better to take advantage of the fact that Chu Yunfei is willing to offer a high price and obtain the easy-to-defend and difficult-to-attack Xiaweidi Village, as well as the funds and supplies for Chu Yunfei’s two battalions.

He didn't suffer at all.

Currently, he has three battalions plus logistics personnel, totaling 733 people.

In terms of supplies, the material reserves of their three battalions are comparable to those of a reinforced regiment.

Recruiting soldiers is easy.

However, the next step Cao Geng considered was not to continue recruiting soldiers, but to train the troops first.

After all, most of his soldiers had never been to the battlefield and would not be able to do without knowing how to shoot and fight.

"Then when will we move to a new location?" Cao Geng asked with a smile.

He had a premonition that the Japanese army was about to attack Huaiyi County, and the sooner he moved his position, the better.

Chu Yunfei was stunned. Why did he feel that Cao Geng seemed eager to change his station?