"Commander Wei, what's the matter?"
At around 9 o'clock in the evening, the combat meeting had ended, and all the officers had left and went back to their homes to find their mothers. Only Liao Mingyu was called to the office by Wei Lihuang, as if he had something to say to him alone.
Wei Lihuang did not answer him immediately, but took out a third-class Baoding Medal and an appointment document from the drawer. At the same time, he took this opportunity to seriously look at this young man in his early thirties, full of curiosity and admiration.
"This is the award awarded to you by the supreme commander for your victory in this battle. The second-class Baoding Medal and the gold-faced two-star title are awarded to you. I hope you will work hard and work hard."
Wei Lihuang personally wore the medal for him and encouraged him with approval.
The divisional chief of staff with the rank of two-star general is really Scorpion's only one in the national military system, but thinking about it, it can be relieved. If it weren't for this material incident, he might have already been the commander of the army.
"Thank you sir!"
Liao Mingyu raised his hand in salute and quietly accepted the honor without much disturbance in his heart.
He is not alone in the mismatch between military ranks and positions in the government, but as long as the actual troops under his control are not a problem, he doesn't care about these vain things.
You must know that the rank of lieutenant general has long been deprecated in the national government. For example, Zhong Bin, the former commander of the 71st Army, was a lieutenant general. Song Xilian, the commander-in-chief of the group army, was also a lieutenant general. Even the deputy commander of the Indian Army, Commander Zheng, was still a lieutenant general.
Whether it is a brigade commander, a division commander, a corps commander or a corps commander, or even the deputy commander-in-chief of a corps, they may all be lieutenant generals, so that it gives the impression that there are more major generals than dogs and lieutenant generals are everywhere. This military rank is not at all It is worthless.
This is because this is caused by the strict control of the general rank within the government, but in the early days it was not too strict with other military ranks.
Generals are divided into three levels. From high to low, they are special generals, first-level generals and second-level generals. Bald Head is the only special-level general.
According to regulations, unless a first-level general retires or dies of illness, a second-level general cannot be promoted to a first-level general. Similarly, unless a second-level general retires or dies of illness, a lieutenant general cannot be promoted to a second-level general.
The first batch of first-level or second-level generals were all big men from various parties, and at the worst they were senior generals who had commanded a certain province. People like Wei Lihuang and Chen Cheng were only obtained through military exploits, seniority, and bald-headed promotion later in life. promoted.
"According to intelligence, the 55th Regiment of the enemy's 18th Division has arrived at the border town of Wanding, and the 56th Regiment is also moving eastward. If we launch the Tengchong Campaign, it is estimated that the entire 18th Division will attack western Yunnan."
Wei Lihuang looked out the window and said worriedly.
This battle is no small matter, and the order of the head of state is also very clear. Open the Burma Highway to ensure the smooth flow of China's southwest strategic logistics supply line from Yunnan to India.
Now that you have decided to fight, you have to use your brain carefully. The Japanese army will probably rush to help western Yunnan at all costs to prevent their strategic purpose. It is not difficult to imagine what kind of bloody battle it will be.
"Kunming is too far from the front line. I am planning to move the expeditionary force headquarters to Chanda. Speaking of which...can your army really withstand the attack of a division without collapse?"
Wei Lihuang felt somewhat uneasy. After all, it was a division. Even if a well-equipped army was deployed to compete with it, it would be difficult to escape unscathed.
"I dare not say that they will be completely defeated, but blocking them to the west of Longling is not a big problem. But..."
With the firepower of the Third Division occupying favorable terrain for defensive warfare, it is almost impossible for the 18th Division, which lacks a regiment, to break through their defense line. Besides, mobilizing a division is not easy.
Liao Mingyu seemed very confident, and then he changed the topic and said slyly: "After all, the enemy's army is powerful, and our army will not be comfortable if we really fight. I also want to ask the commander to give more support and supplies."
It would be foolish not to reach out and ask for something at this time. The astute Liao Mingyu will definitely not let go of the opportunity. Everyone is a sensible person and understands everything.
"You kid, tell me, what do you want?" How could Wei Lihuang not see his intention? He shook his head and rolled his eyes at him, and said with a smile.
"Mainly cars and military rations. Now I only have fine weapons. I can't use the 79 bombs. But I would like to ask the commander to help me prepare some 7.62 bullets from the allies. I also need 75 artillery shells... Oh, by the way, I heard that the 200th Division is not Is it idle in Kunming? Hehe, I don’t know..."
Liao Mingyu was not polite and listed a large number of supplies. Finally, he decided to target the 200th Division. The lion's open mouth made Wei Lihuang turn green in the face.
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"The flag is fluttering, the horse is roaring, the gun is on the shoulder and the knife is on the waist..."
Liao Mingyu walked out of the office humming a song. He was in a good mood at the moment. It was obvious that he had obtained unexpected benefits from the bargaining with Wei Lihuang.
Just after walking a few steps, I saw a few people standing outside the headquarters. Isn't that Yu Xiaoqing's group and Dong Dao and others who were waiting outside.
"So happy?" Yu Xiaoqing was a little confused, how could this guy be as happy as eating honey.
"Hehe, of course you have to be happy when good things happen. Brother Yu, the plane can't fly at night. Why don't you go with my motorcade?"
Liao Mingyu proudly hugged Yu Xiaoqing's shoulders, as if they were close old friends, and stunned everyone around him.
"Uh... OK, but I want to ask you for a favor." Yu Xiaoqing grinned. He still couldn't accept Liao Mingyu's "intimate" behavior for a while.
"What's going on?"
"Let's go first, we'll talk about it on the way."
Due to the urgency of the war, the battle plan for Tengchong was scheduled for a week later, so commanders from all walks of life have basically begun to return to their troops to prepare for the next step of preparations.
The Kunming camp must also move forward. With Wei Lihuang's character as a tiger general, the headquarters will never be too far from the front line, which would be inconvenient for him to command and dispatch the various troops.
Therefore, the new headquarters is set in Zenda. This small town that has been confronting the Japanese army for more than a year will usher in a large number of troops.
Liao Mingyu and the others were no exception. They set off overnight to return to Longling. Calculating the time, they estimated that they would not arrive until the next morning.
"You just said you wanted my help, what's the matter?" Liao Mingyu asked casually while holding a cigarette and turning the steering wheel.
Ding Xiaoer was almost vomiting bile due to airsickness in the afternoon. He was now a dead fish and was temporarily thrown into the truck behind to rest.
"I want to trouble you to see if I can give my troops some gas masks to support." Yu Xiaoqing sat in the co-pilot and replied a little embarrassedly.
"What did I think, that's all? I'm kidding, I'll ask the following to send you 800 sets when I get back."
Liao Mingyu agreed nonchalantly that he was not short of things like gas masks. Almost each of the three main groups below had one, and they still had a lot of reserves.
In addition to gas masks, individual soldiers also carry some neutralizers for poisonous gases. The little devil has no martial ethics, and he is very good at using biological and chemical weapons. He knows this very well, otherwise he would not equip the troops in large quantities.
Last time at Nantianmen, Yu Division suffered huge losses due to the lack of such items. According to post-war statistics, more than 2,400 people died, and more than 700 people's organs were injured to varying degrees. Even his Yu Dazhi, the leader of the second regiment, also died under the attack of the wave of poison gas bombs.
"Then... thank you. I won't let your help go in vain. I will pay according to the market price." Yu Xiaoqing breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said that he didn't get it for nothing.
Speaking of gas masks, few domestic troops can equip them on a large scale. The reason is still because of poverty.
Although the government also produces this thing on its own, the distribution quantity is pitifully small, and only some direct line elites are relatively equipped. He cannot purchase it on a large scale. The key is that it has a price but no market.
"You're looking down on me. Why are you talking about money for this little thing?"
Liao Mingyu said proudly that there is no need to argue with him about this small favor. After all, Yu Xiaoqing has also helped a lot during this time, so he should return the favor.
"That's not right. As far as I know, that thing isn't very easy to handle."
"What a big deal, don't be polite to me."
Ever since the Nantianmen counterattack began, especially after Tang Ji was eliminated, Yu Xiaoqing seemed to be a different person.
In many ways, he has started to become more enlightened, and is no longer as annoying as before. The relationship between the two has also gradually melted away from the initial tense situation.
Maybe it was being compared to Liao Mingyu again and again that made him slowly put away his proud heart, or maybe he found his new life philosophy and forced himself to make some changes.
During the last battle in Longling, they lent dozens of trucks and logistics personnel without saying a word, and actively cooperated from behind, using the entire division's strength to protect Liao Mingyu's entire logistics transportation line.
At least now it seems that this guy still deserves recognition in these places.
Yu Xiaoqing smiled slightly. Strangely enough, the several times since he had established a relationship with Liao Mingyu and cooperated sincerely, it was more effective than when Tang Ji had assisted him for several years.
After the First Battle of Nantianmen, due to his outstanding military exploits, Yu Xiaoqing successfully became the major general and deputy commander of the 71st Army, fulfilling his dream of being a general. From this time on, his life seemed to usher in spring.
When Longling returned to attack not long ago, he was ordered to face danger and struggled to pick up a deck of cards that had been beaten to pieces by Zhong Bin. Just when Nantianmen was about to fall, Liao Mingyu turned the tide and helped him tide over the difficulties again.
In the end, Liao Mingyu also kept his promise and reported his military exploits without any intention of greed for merit, which enabled him to be promoted again and secure the position of Lieutenant General of the 71st Army.
To say that noble people help is nothing more than that, right? In a sense, this can be regarded as his lucky star. Yu Xiaoqing found it incredible when he thought about it.
He had to admit that being friends with Liao Mingyu was much more profitable than being an enemy, and he now kept this in mind as a sure-fire way to win.
"Ahem, Brother Liao is only 31 this year, right?"
"There are still two months to go, what's wrong?" Liao Mingyu was a little confused by this meaningless question.
"I heard that you are not married yet, right?" Yu Xiaoqing suddenly turned her head and looked at him thoughtfully.
Liao Mingyu raised his brows and secretly thought that something was wrong. He probably had some thoughts when he asked this question. At this moment, he couldn't allow him to think too much and quickly replied: "Uh... what, I have a wife in Zenda. Although she is not married, she is considered a private partner." It’s for life.”
"Huh? Didn't you say it was just a lover?" Yu Xiaoqing murmured in a low voice.
What the hell? Liao Mingyu was surprised. Did this guy even go to inquire specifically?
"As the saying goes, the parents' orders are the matchmaker's orders. Even now, you still have to register and witness the marriage. You don't count."
Yu Xiaoqing suddenly lectured with a serious face, and as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately expressed his true purpose: "I have a sister who is twenty-eight years old, and she is tall and graceful. Brother Liao might as well..."
"Cough...cough!" Liao Mingyu's eyes widened and he coughed violently: "Cough...I'm sorry, I choked on the smoke."
Yu Xiaoqing ignored his unusual behavior and continued: "As the saying goes, a man reaches his thirties. Although you are at the peak of your career in officialdom, you still have to think about it quickly."
"Aren't you also married? You're already thirty-five, and besides, I also have one." Liao Mingyu replied helplessly with a bitter face. I didn't expect that Yu Xiaoqing actually wanted to be his uncle, and he even took the initiative to say Matchmaking started.
"My ambition is to build a career. I will never have a family until the Japanese invaders are eliminated. You are different. At least you have some thoughts in this regard." Yu Xiaoqing rolled his eyes and spoke plausibly.
What the hell am I thinking? Liao Mingyu was almost speechless. He said he was like a **.
"Don't worry, man, I can understand it. Who is a prominent person nowadays but doesn't have a few concubines? Yours is just a dessert after the meal. This dinner can't be careless. My sister..."
Seeing that Liao Mingyu didn't say anything, Yu Xiaoqing continued to "sell" his sister. The reason why he could say this with shame today was because of the former's endless potential.
Moreover, after hearing his experiences during this period, his family members did feel that some ideological changes needed to be made, and his father also contributed to this.
In fact, Father Yu could more or less guess that Liao Mingyu was responsible for Tang Ji's disappearance, but his hard strength was obvious to all.
The army commander will cut off as many times as he wants, but nothing will happen in the end. Who dares to provoke such a person?
But think about it from another perspective. He is capable of fighting and has a strong background. If he can tie up this dark horse, then the Yu family will not take off?
Tang Ji is nothing. If he wants to give him another Zhang Ji or Li Ji, he will not hesitate to chop it off, not to mention that he is ready to give it to his daughter now.
If Tang Ji knew anything about it, he would probably be angry and come back to life.
"Brother Liao? What do you think? How about I ask my sister-in-law to come over some time and meet you?"
Seeing that Yu Xiaoqing has become a matchmaker, Liao Mingyu suddenly felt a headache, but he was embarrassed to say no to this kind of thing, otherwise it would be very hurtful, so after thinking about it, he could only decide first.
"The war is about to begin. How can we think about the love between these children? Let's talk about it later. Let's discuss the matter of this war. So what, do you have enough infantry artillery? Not enough to transfer 10 of them?"
Liao Mingyu quickly changed the subject with a haha. It was nice to be alone, but he didn't want to fall into the whirlpool of these families and become a hawk instigated by others...
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