Siheyuan: Shazhu's Brother Shadan

Lin Yu began to contact the Kuomintang, trying to gain more support.

He was really talking eloquently and finally won them 300,000 bullets of the same caliber as their weapons.

These bullets are certainly not what they used to be, but they are a good thing now.

Another ten thousand pieces of clothing were obtained for the Independent Brigade.

At the same time, Mingyue, Liu Xiaozhuang and others were also studying Datong's defense map and formulating a combat plan.

In the conference room, a map was spread out and everyone's expression looked serious and focused.

Shadan looked around and said, "Comrades, Datong's geographical location is crucial to us. Taking it will not only cut off the enemy's supply lines, but also provide a solid rear base for our subsequent operations."

Then he added: "But the difficulties are also great. Everyone must be mentally prepared. Do you understand?"

Liu Xiaozhuang clenched his fists, his eyes firm: "Our regiment is ready to charge into battle, just waiting for the order."

Lin Ziang nodded in agreement: "The Second Regiment will also go all out, and cooperate with the First Regiment. We will be the sharp sword to capture the city and the stronghold."

Lin Jianshe added calmly: "The Third Regiment is responsible for flank coverage to ensure the safety of the main force."

Chen Ergou smiled and said, "The Fourth Regiment is responsible for logistics and ensuring sufficient supplies for the front line."

Mingyue made her final statement: "The Fifth Regiment will serve as a reserve force, ready to provide support at any time."

Now the arrangements are completely clear, all combined with the capabilities of our own team.

Although the Fifth Regiment achieved a very good record, Mingyue's family knew their own business. It was all thanks to her bravery and the cover of the night that they achieved such an exaggerated record.

Shadan nodded with satisfaction. He knew that each regiment had its own unique role and mission, which was the key to victory. "Very good, each regiment should work closely together. We must cooperate with other troops to capture Datong and win a greater victory in the Anti-Japanese War!"

All the group leaders stood up and shouted: "Understood!"

Everyone else left, but Mingyue was left behind.

"I'm afraid Lin Yu might have some ideas about cooperating with the Kuomintang this time, so this offensive battle may be more difficult than we imagined. We must be prepared for an independent brigade to face the Datong defenders."

"Ah! Isn't this a joint operation? How could this worst-case scenario happen?"

Shadan snorted coldly, "Don't you know what kind of people the Kuomintang is? They might even defect on the spot, so we need to study the map of Datong again."

"Yes!"

The moon was extremely bright that night, shining into the earthen house.

In this simple command room, there are maps hanging on the wall and leftovers of food scattered on the table, including half a steamed bun.

Shadan and Mingyue sat around a table, brows furrowed, discussing the upcoming battle.

Shadan's fingers tapped the table heavily, his voice low and powerful: "Mingyue, there are several hard bones around the Datong map. Only by occupying these places can we attack and defend. So the task of our brigade, especially your regiment, is to occupy these places first. Don't take it lightly."

Mingyue's eyes were fixed on the key locations on the map. Her voice was calm and firm: "I understand, Brigade Commander. The enemy's defenses are impregnable, but we are not pushovers. We still need a thorough plan. As long as the plan is feasible, it will be easy to capture these places!"

Shadan nodded, and his eyes turned to the window, as if he was examining an invisible enemy. "You and I both understand the meaning of this, so we must take it more seriously and not let our brothers' lives be lost in vain."

Mingyue nodded slightly and drew a circle on the map with her finger. "Yes, I understand. We need to do reconnaissance first to understand the enemy's strengths and weaknesses. Then, we can use the cover of night to send out a small team to harass and disrupt their deployment."

Silly Frown, "Harassment? How effective will that be?"

Mingyue smiled and explained, "This is to distract them and make them exhausted. When they are exhausted, we will launch the main attack."

"Yeah, that makes sense." Shadan pondered for a moment, "Then what about our main force?"

"The main force is hiding in the dark, waiting for the best opportunity." Mingyue's gestures were full of confidence. "We must be as patient as hunters, waiting for the prey to reveal flaws."

Shadan stood up, walked to the window, and looked into the distance. "That's settled. But safety comes first. I don't want to cause cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party because of my paranoid thoughts."

Mingyue also stood up and stood side by side with Shadan, "Don't worry, I will lead the investigation myself. We will make sure everything is under control."

A few days later, the Independent Brigade and the 42nd Division of the Kuomintang Jinsui Army successfully joined forces.

The commander of the 42nd Division immediately shook hands warmly with the commander of the Independent Brigade, Comrade Shadan.

During this period, Shadan grew one year older and his body became stronger. His height is just a little short among adults.

Apart from his face, you can't really tell that he is a young man.

The commander of the 115nd Division simply ignored the handshakes of other commanders of the th Division, first shook hands with Shadan, and then hugged him, making Shadan extremely uncomfortable.

He quickly broke free and allowed the others to shake hands with the commander on the opposite side.

As the landlord, the 42nd Division of the Jinsui Army of the Kuomintang warmly invited everyone to a large conference room. After all, the living standards of the Kuomintang were still very impressive.

It is a reception room with a modern feel.

Everyone was invited to come in. The commander of the 42nd Division even held Shadan's hand and pulled him into the conference room.

Shadan quickly used Mingyue as a shield to avoid the other party's "dirty hands".

In this spacious conference room, the commander of the 115nd Division, the other five regiment commanders of the th Division, and the independent brigade commander, Comrade Shadan, sat together.

The atmosphere was relatively relaxed, but there was a shrewd gleam in everyone's eyes.

It is not the tradition of the Kuomintang to talk without eating, so he called his subordinates to arrange a sumptuous lunch for everyone to enjoy.

The commander of the 42nd Division raised his glass and said with a smile: "Everyone, today we are not going to talk about military matters, but only about romance. However, there is a name that I think everyone is familiar with - Comrade Shadan."

The regiment leaders looked at each other, and one of the older regiment leaders spoke up: "Commander, you mentioned Shadan, do you have any advice?"

The commander of the 42nd Division put down his glass and became serious: "We all admire his bravery and straightforwardness. I was thinking, wouldn't it be better if we could use such talents?"

Another regiment commander took over the conversation: "Commander, what do you mean?"

The commander of the 42nd Division looked around and said in a low voice: "I am just expressing my thoughts. After all, we all hope that the country will be unified soon and the people will live and work in peace and contentment. With such a brave general by our side, why should we worry about not accomplishing great things?"

The regiment leaders looked at each other in bewilderment. One of the young and energetic regiment leaders said bluntly: "Commander, Comrade Shadan is our comrade-in-arms. We have deep trust in him. However, we do not rule out peaceful dialogue."

The 42nd Division Commander nodded and smiled: "Of course, I respect your choice. I am just putting forward a hypothesis. After all, swords are ruthless on the battlefield. The less fighting there is, the more peace there is."

Although the gathering was just a casual chat, in reality everyone had their own agenda. Although the 115nd Division Commander's intention to win over the th Division was obvious, the commanders were no ordinary people either. They knew in their hearts that the real decision-making power lay with Shadan himself.

This subtle atmosphere also made everyone present more alert and thoughtful.

Shadan was even more uneasy. He was afraid that the other team leaders would misunderstand him, so he quickly asked Mingyue to explain to them.

In a secluded courtyard, the 42nd Division Commander and Lin Yu sat opposite each other.

The fragrance of flowers in the courtyard and the sound of birds singing in the distance interweave into a peaceful melody.

But the two soldiers were not thinking about the beautiful scenery. The 42nd Division Commander's voice was low and serious: "Comrade Lin Yu, what do you think about Comrade Shadan's matter?"

Lin Yu smiled slightly, and her answer was cautious and clever: "Commander, Comrade Shadan is a respectable general. The courage and wisdom he showed on the battlefield are indeed impressive."

The 42nd Division Commander nodded and continued to ask, "Do you think it's possible for him to become one of our men?"

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Commander, Comrade Shadan is loyal to his beliefs. I don't think it is realistic to directly persuade him to change his position. But his pursuit of peace and justice is our common goal."

The commander of the 42nd Division sighed, obviously expecting this: "I am just testing the waters. However, if we can reach a consensus on certain issues, that would be the best."

Lin Yu said seriously: "We can try to establish more communication channels to enhance understanding and trust. Sometimes, a common goal is more important than a camp."

The 42nd Division Commander's eyes flashed with approval: "You are right. Comrade Lin Yu, your suggestion is very valuable. We should seek more extensive cooperation rather than confine ourselves to simple confrontation."

The dialogue between the two showed that despite their different political positions, they were open to common goals and ideals and were willing to explore possibilities for this purpose. Such dialogue undoubtedly left room for future interaction between the two sides.

"Comrade Lin Yu, you have always been called the flower of the Central Staff. I think Comrade Shadan is young and young, and I think your charm should be enough to deal with him."

"Master, what do you mean?"

"Since the other party cannot change his beliefs, I wonder if the honey trap can work wonders?"

"what?"

The other party has already said it so clearly, if Lin Yu still doesn't understand, he would be a fool.

"Think about this matter carefully. There will definitely be a war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. The Japanese are like autumn grasshoppers and can't jump for a few days. We should make plans early."

"what?"

This was Lin Yu's second surprise today, and it happened within just one minute.