Just as Zhao Gang and his people were preparing supplies and medicines to be sent to the headquarters hospital, Li Yunlong also sent two investigation teams, carrying radio stations, to investigate intelligence in two ways.
First, check out the situation of the nearest gun tower strongholds to the east of Baiwanyu.
And in Baiwanyu, Li Yunlong was not idle either, "Monk, go and notify the whole group to assemble. We will also hold a gun-teaching conference!"
When Zhao Gang learned about Li Yunlong's arrangement, he very much agreed with this idea. This gun training conference can be used to improve the collective sense of honor of the soldiers!
Soon, after Zhao Gang gave Huzi instructions and personally watched Huzi and the others leave Baiwanyu with medicines and supplies, they arrived at the training ground.
The weapons and ammunition that need to be distributed have been neatly placed on the side of the training ground.
The soldiers had gathered and stood in a neat queue. The recruits turned their heads from time to time and looked at the weapons with fiery eyes.
"The political commissar is here," Li Yunlong waved to Zhao Gang.
Looking at the team in front of him, Li Yunlong was in high spirits, "Hahaha, everyone can't wait anymore, right?!"
"I, Li Yunlong, have no other requirements. The only thing is that once you get the weapon, don't let me have diarrhea at this critical moment!"
"The weapons are given to you so that you can fight the little devils. If you can't fight and are scared! Then get out of here as soon as possible. There is no shame in giving in!"
Zhao Gang couldn't help but call Li Yunlong, "Captain Li!"
Li Yunlong leaned up and said with a smile, "Hey, I, Li Yunlong, am a rough guy. I don't have any good words in my mouth. Don't mind me, guys!"
"Let our political commissar say a few words!"
Zhao Gang glanced at Li Yunlong, then stood upright in front of the team, "Comrades, you are now a member of the Eighth Route Army. Remember, why we are fighting!"
"It's for the nation, for this country, and for the millions of people who are still suffering from oppression! We..."
After a solemn declaration, the cohesion of the entire team was significantly improved.
Li Yunlong struck while the iron was hot and issued the order to collect weapons, "Each battalion will come in batches to collect weapons, equipment and ammunition in squads and platoons!"
The recruits finally received the weapons and ammunition they had longed for, and couldn't stop touching them.
Soon, all weapons and ammunition had been distributed, and Li Yunlong also issued new orders.
In view of the fact that the recruits' physical fitness has almost recovered over the past few days and they have learned a lot of basic things, Li Yunlong felt that it was time for them to conduct live-fire shooting and tactical guidance training.
"When you get the weapons, I will take the time to train them. All of them will be practiced with live ammunition. We will have a new mission soon!"
Li Yunlong gave the order, and the seventh regiment began vigorous training.
Moreover, Li Yunlong also specially summarized Zhang Dabiao's tactics for the whole group to study.
After a week or so of intensive training, the recruits had begun to show their talents, and Li Yunlong felt that the time had come.
Li Yunlong found Zhao Gang at the ordnance depot, "Commissar Zhao, it's time! I think the time is ripe to send troops!"
Zhao Gang had no objection, "Captain Li, I will listen to you more on military matters. Don't worry, I will guard Baiwanyu here!"
The two returned to the regiment headquarters. After being notified by the monk, the three battalion commanders and the artillery company commander Wang Chengzhu had been waiting at the regiment headquarters for a long time.
"Hello, captain! Hello, political commissar!"
Li Yunlong nodded, "Since everyone is here, please listen carefully to the combat mission I will assign next!"
Li Yunlong looked at Liu Bo, "First battalion. You have the most recruits this time. You will stay and garrison at Baiwanyu and obey all the commands of the political commissar!"
Liu Bo is also an old revolutionary, "Yes, the first battalion obeys the arrangements of the regiment commander, and everything follows the command of the political commissar!"
Li Yunlong nodded, there was a battalion left behind, he was relieved!
"Then, the second and third battalions, you will set off in two groups. The third battalion will go northeast, along the line of Laoshu Ridge, and choose the opportunity to clear the gun tower strongholds along the way!"
"The second battalion goes southeast, along the Xiaoqing River, and attacks the little Japanese's turret stronghold!"
"The artillery company is divided into two groups, and they attack together with the second and third battalions respectively!"
"It lasts for a week and finally meets at Liushu Slope on the west side of Nanguan Station!"
Li Yunlong glanced around, "Do you understand your mission? If you have any questions, just ask them!"
"Well, since there is no problem, let's execute the order!"
"Be prepared to attack and set off on time at eight o'clock tomorrow!"
"Zhuzi, bring more Qiwu Mountain Cannon shells and rockets this time!"
Li Yunlong then looked at Zhao Gang, "Does Political Commissar Zhao have anything else to add?!"
Zhao Gang shook his head, "Captain Li has made the arrangements very clearly. I only have one thing to add. I hope everyone will not rush ahead because of greed for credit!"
Several battalion commanders nodded.
Now that everything was made clear, Li Yunlong waved his hand, "Okay, the meeting is over, let's go back and make preparations!"
After the three battalion commanders and Wang Chengzhu returned, they began to convey their respective orders and mission objectives, and the entire seventh regiment began to move.
The soldiers began to organize their marching items, maintain their weapons, and check all their equipment and ammunition to prevent any missing items!
In the artillery company, Wang Chengzhu divided the team into two groups, each group carrying two Qiwu Mountain Cannons and four 81mm mortars, and prepared to carry two base numbers of artillery shells to attack with the army.
The artillery company has its own separate camel and horse team, which is more convenient for logistics and transportation. If the ammunition runs out, you can always return to Baiwanyu to quickly replenish it!
All ministries have completed combat mobilization, and the soldiers have been waiting for a long time.
Time passed quickly. On the training ground, the team that had been assembled was quietly waiting for Li Yunlong's order.
Soon, Li Yunlong, who was carrying a new pistol, led the monk to the front of the team. He nodded with satisfaction, said nothing more, waved his hand violently, and shouted, "Let's go!"
The third battalion set out first, forming two columns, and left the training ground with high morale.
Li Yunlong watched the soldiers of the third battalion leave, and then looked at Zhao Gang aside, "Political Commissar Zhao, I leave it to you!"
Zhao Gang raised his hand and saluted, "Captain Li, I wish you a triumphant return in advance!"
Li Yunlong laughed heartily and said, "Hahahahaha, political commissar, just wait for the good news from me, Old Li! Let's go!"
Li Yunlong led the monks to follow Zhang Dabiao's second battalion. The Xiaoqing River line had the most gun tower strongholds, and most of them were large strongholds.
There are roads along the Xiaoqing River, and the Japs can provide the fastest support, so Li Yunlong needs to follow the Second Battalion to control the situation in real time!
After watching Li Yunlong and the Second Battalion leave, Zhao Gang quickly returned to his work in Baiwanyu.
The quilt factory is basically on the right track, and its output has further increased a lot. The main focus of the work now is the Ordnance Factory.
After these days of hard debugging and installation, thermal power generation was temporarily used and the wires were connected. The first milling machine is about to be officially put into trial operation.
Now there is one of the most important issues before Zhao Gang, that is, there is not much copper material used to make bullets in Baiwanyu.
According to preliminary estimates, the existing copper materials are only enough to produce 50,000 rounds of bullets at most!
