"No, my old leaders, we have no need to discuss this matter."
As soon as Captain Liang said these words, Zhang Ping'an understood what was going on. He refused without thinking, then looked at Captain Liang seriously and said: "Old Captain, your main force should not fight. We local troops have no weapons and equipment, but our strength is very weak to begin with, lacking guns and artillery, not to mention personnel."
"We finally sacrificed the whole brigade, plus three district squads, and two-thirds of them were killed. The brigade captain, squadron captain, and squad captain suffered 90% casualties. We finally got such a rich family, if we give it again If you lose your main force, then our county brigade will be disbanded directly." If he is not in his position, he will not pursue his own affairs. As the captain of the county brigade, Zhang Ping'an must consider the county brigade.
"Uh!~!!"
He just expressed an intention, but he didn't expect Zhang Ping'an to refuse without hesitation. Captain Liang was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head helplessly. He didn't feel angry at all. Because what Zhang Pingan said is also true. They are indeed jealous of Zhang Pingan's weapons and equipment, but they are not going to use force or force to suppress others. Originally, everyone knew each other. Although they were at a higher level before and Zhang Pingan was just a combat consultant, they have known each other for such a long time. They are also Zhang Pingan's old leaders. It is not worth it to make a fuss over such a small amount of weapons and equipment.
"Okay, I didn't consider the actual situation of your county brigade!" Captain Liang, who understood that there was nothing he could do, stopped pestering him and happily revealed the matter. He looked at Zhang Ping'an and asked, "Since We meet, come and sit with our group?"
After Captain Liang finished speaking, Political Commissar Fu also smiled and said, "Yes, Ping An, you have become the captain of the county brigade, we will also celebrate for you."
Chief of Staff Wang also agreed: "Yes, we will continue fighting tomorrow at most. We still have some time tonight, otherwise we will have to wait for the next time, who knows when."
Faced with everyone's warm greetings, Zhang Pingan quickly waved his hands and said: "No, no, veteran leaders, you should take your troops back to rest. After all, we have always fought hard in this battle." At this point , Zhang Pingan greeted Mao Fugui and said, "Fugui, didn't we seize 5 big fat pigs? Give one to my old leaders."
"Yes, Captain!"
After hearing Zhang Pingan's instructions, Mao Fugui responded without hesitation, turned around and went to prepare.
And Zhang Ping'an also smiled and said: "Old leaders, the big fat pig is not small. I don't know where the little devil got it. A big fat pig weighs three hundred kilograms, and the one on top is thick enough to slap. The big fat fat is white and tender, which makes people like it.”
Speaking of this, Zhang Ping'an hurriedly said: "I won't go there this time. On the one hand, I am afraid of disturbing the leaders' rest. On the other hand, I have to go to the brigade headquarters to report on my work. There are still people at the county brigade. It's very important. When this battle is completely over and we all have nothing to do, I will personally visit our 772nd regiment."
Captain Liang, Political Commissar Fu, and Chief of Staff Wang all expressed their understanding of Zhang Ping'an's words, although they were a little regretful.
"Okay, let's get together again when this battle is over!" Captain Liang.
"Ping An, I will personally send someone to find you when the time comes. You can't refuse at that time!" Political Commissar Fu!
"Yes, we will not return until we are drunk by then. I heard that Zhang Pingan's alcohol capacity is one and a half kilograms, but I don't know whether it is true or not." Chief of Staff Wang!
After talking with the leaders of the 772nd Regiment, they happily returned with the soldiers of the 772nd Regiment carrying a big fat pig weighing about 300 kilograms.
Although such a big pig cannot feed the whole group of soldiers a pound of meat, it can definitely give everyone a taste, especially the fatty pork slices. One person can eat at least two or three slices.
After seeing off everyone in the 772nd Regiment, Zhang Pingan looked at his own people, as well as the rescued friendly troops and his own people. He smiled and waved his hands and said: "Everyone, let's go too!"
It was right for the 772nd Regiment to take over the rescued friendly troops and others, but Zhang Pingan was going to the brigade headquarters, so Captain Liang and the others directly asked Zhang Pingan to take people to the brigade headquarters. It would be best to hand these people over to the brigade headquarters.
Zhang Pingan and his party, who were supposed to rest, had fought a battle and had no intention of eating. At about 4:10 in the afternoon, they finally arrived at the village where the brigade headquarters was located. The brigade commander, political commissar, and staff officer who had received the news ten minutes ago The chief and others were already waiting at the entrance of the village.
Zhang Pingan saw Brigadier Chen, Political Commissar Wang, Deputy Brigadier Chen, Chief of Staff Li and other leaders at a glance. He hurriedly asked Mao Fugui to lead the team and continue walking, but he ran over first.
“Brigade commander, political commissar, deputy brigade commander, chief of staff!!!”
Arriving in front of the four brigade leaders, Zhang Pingan quickly stood at attention and saluted with a loud voice.
"Ouch!!!"
Looking at the energetic Zhang Pingan, the brigade commander looked Zhang Pingan up and down and said with a smile: "Ping An, we already know about you. The comrades in Quanyang County have given us notifications and requests. The battle at Baijiawa will be fought." Well done, it didn't embarrass our 386th Brigade."
Hearing the brigade commander's words, Zhang Ping'an chuckled, touched his head and said, "Thank you, brigade commander, for the compliment!"
As soon as Zhang Pingan finished these words, Political Commissar Wang smiled and said: "This is not a compliment. You don't know. When news of your performance in the Baijiawa battle came back, the brigade commander regretfully slapped his thigh and said: The good seedling right under our noses was just taken advantage of by Quanyang County!"
Political Commissar Wang had just finished teasing, and Deputy Brigadier Chen couldn't help but praise: "However, I have to say that the battle in Baijiawa was indeed beautiful. The tactics were used flexibly, and they did not stick to dogma. They knew how to seize their own opportunities." advantages while weakening the advantages of the Japanese and puppet troops.”
Faced with the continuous compliments from the brigade commander, political commissar and deputy brigade commander, Zhang Pingan thought he was thick-skinned and couldn't help scratching his head at this time, feeling a little embarrassed. Of course, he was embarrassed on the surface, but in his heart, he was extremely happy. The reason was naturally very simple, because the three people who praised him were all real bosses, one general and two admirals.
"Hehehe!!!"
Seeing Zhang Pingan's expression, the brigade commander and the others laughed again.
After laughing, Chief of Staff Li, who had been silent for a long time, who was really Zhang Ping'an's immediate boss, finally spoke: "Originally, I wanted you to go to the county brigade for some experience, and then when you came back, I asked you to serve as the deputy company of the 772nd Regiment. Commander, after all, in so many years of combat staff career, you have never had experience in grassroots troops, which will be detrimental to your future growth."
"What none of us expected was that after you arrived at the county brigade, you would shine first. Although our job will not be ours in the future, it is still the same as our original intention of training you." Speaking of this, Li The chief of staff looked at the other partners, then looked at Zhang Pingan, and said with a smile: "We have discussed it, and with the request of the comrades in Quanyang County, we agree that you will go to Quanyang County to serve as the county captain."
"You are the first comrade in our brigade to go to a place, but you will definitely not be the last. I hope you will not disappoint us and show us the momentum and capabilities of our 386th Brigade and our 31st Red Army." At the end of the sentence, At this time, Chief of Staff Li also stopped smiling and became more serious.
"Please rest assured, leaders, Zhang Pingan will never embarrass our 386th Brigade!" Zhang Pingan did not expect that the leaders would tell him about the matter directly. Although he was surprised, he responded without hesitation.
The matter was stopped here for the time being, because Mao Fugui also came with friendly prisoners of war and captured supplies. Seeing this team configuration, the leaders also showed a hint of surprise.
The brigade commander pointed to the queue and asked, "Ping'an, what's going on?" The leaders who were surprised and didn't understand also wanted to ask Zhang Ping'an, but the brigade commander beat them to it, so they heard the brigade commander After asking, he shut his mouth and turned to look at Zhang Pingan, waiting for his answer.
"hehe!"
Upon hearing the brigade commander's inquiry and the curious looks of other leaders, Zhang Ping'an chuckled and recounted the situation he encountered in the future tense.
This matter was not complicated at first. Zhang Pingan explained it clearly in a few minutes. After hearing this, the leaders first showed expressions of realization, and then they all looked at Zhang Pingan.
Although Zhang Pingan deliberately reduced his role in the introduction, the leaders were very experienced and knew what was going on as soon as they heard it.
"Ping An, should I say that you, a skilled artist, are bold and extremely confident? Or that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers?" Brigadier Chen's voice filled with emotion sounded: "Forty versus two hundred, if it weren't for the number of machine guns in your hands, A little more, you are pretty good at handling the grenade yourself. Not only will your team be damaged this time, but the friendly forces will also be implicated because of you."
"When we fight in the future, we must think more about it. We cannot fight for the sake of fighting. You are now the county captain. One of your orders may affect dozens of lives and families, so we must It’s right to be cautious and think more about it.”
When Zhang Ping'an heard the brigade commander's instructions, he nodded solemnly and said with a learned expression: "Thank you, brigade commander. After this battle, I'm a little lucky that I won't be able to take such risks in the future."
Looking at Zhang Ping'an's serious expression, Brigadier Chen was still satisfied. He liked pricking people and also liked people who could toss people, but the prerequisite was that this person was the kind of person who was determined to have his own way and could listen to what was said.
If you don't accept the irritation and tossing of opinions, then you are a cancer and a tossing person. But if you can listen to the opinions and are willing to learn to think, then you have a flexible mind and are not satisfied with the status quo, but will not go too far, and you are a kind person. The kind that makes a living.
What Zhang Pingan is showing now is the second type, which makes Brigadier Chen very satisfied. He likes this kind of subordinates best, and he himself is the kind of courageous one.
Next, Zhang Pingan followed the leaders back to the brigade headquarters. As for the people from the county brigade and the friendly prisoners of war, the people from the brigade headquarters were responsible for making arrangements.
Returning to the familiar brigade headquarters, Zhang Pingan was not restrained. He had dinner with the leaders. When they sat together again, Zhang Pingan also took out a list of supplies that he had reorganized in Guojia'ao and handed them to them. He gave it to Political Commissar Wang on the side, smiled, and said to the leaders in a flattering manner: "Brigadier Commander, Political Commissar, leaders, this time I am going back to our parents' home. If you are in a hurry, you don't have to take anything with you."
Seeing Zhang Pingan's actions and words, everyone laughed, and immediately understood the meaning behind Zhang Pingan's words and actions.
A brigade leader smiled and said to Political Commissar Wang: "Old Wang, please think about it for us, what did this guy Ping An bring to bribe us to come!"
After the leader finished speaking, a leader followed up and said, "No need to guess, this guy must have come to us for help, so let's see his sincerity first before making a decision!"
The two leaders said something to each other. Zhang Ping'an, who was told the central issue, couldn't help but look embarrassed. He simply stopped talking and just sat there with an awkward yet polite smile.
"Pfft!! Hahahaha!!"
Zhang Ping'an's expression was also caught in everyone's eyes, and the leaders laughed even more happily. Not to mention, it was actually quite interesting to tease people.
