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After the meeting, Zhang Tianhai took the first battalion to find his new defense area.
To be honest, Zhang Tianhai didn't want any awards. What he wanted to do most at this time was to have a good sleep.
Fighting not only consumes physical energy, but also consumes mental energy.
Except for the night I slept last night, I had no rest, and the quality of my sleep was not good - nonsense, there were gunshots everywhere, could I sleep well? Who knows if the Japanese will launch a surprise attack at any moment?
As a result, the quality of sleep was naturally not good. In addition, he woke up early in the morning and experienced such a cruel battle.
Thinking that such a life might last for eight more years, Zhang Tianhai felt a chill go down his spine.
But the chill only lasted for a while, because he was about to command the troops to build fortifications.
The battle at the enemy Marine Corps headquarters resulted in the loss of more than half of Zhang Tianhai's first battalion, especially the second company, which suffered the heaviest casualties.
Seeing that the team that had finally been expanded was reduced by half, and many familiar faces were missing, Zhang Tianhai felt very uncomfortable.
Except for those who are extremely harsh and mean, there is no officer who does not feel sorry for his brothers. You know, only with these brothers under his command can a commander be considered a true commander.
A commander who has no soldiers under his command can only be an ordinary soldier.
The sky is still blue, with white clouds floating in the sky, as if decorating the sky.
Seagulls are still chirping in the sky, like ramblers strolling under the white clouds.
The sun is gradually setting in the west, but it still shines with its scorching light, as if unwilling to leave just like that.
Zhang Tianhai sat on a scattered brick with a cigarette in his mouth, the spicy taste irritating his throat.
Zhang Tianhai can smoke, but rarely smokes. If he had to sum up the difference between the cigarettes of this era and the cigarettes of the 21st century, he can only say that the cigarettes of this era are much spicier - just like the cigarettes of the 21st century. The soil smoke is just as thick.
The soldiers were busy carrying combat supplies, and Zhang Tianhai was rarely lazy for a while.
While Zhang Tianhai was smoking, a voice not far away rang: "Battle Commander Zhang, congratulations!"
Zhang Tianhai turned around and saw that it was Wu Tao, the commander of the Second Battalion.
Wu Tao was seen striding over with a few soldiers behind him, and then sat next to Zhang Tianhai.
To be honest, Zhang Tianhai didn't know Wu Tao well and wasn't familiar with him.
Before, because Zhang Tianhai was just a small lieutenant and deputy company commander, how could he be qualified to be brothers with Wu Tao, the major battalion commander?
But after Zhang Tianhai became the battalion commander, it was the time when combat missions were most urgent, but he had no time to talk about personal affairs.
Therefore, it is normal for the two people to not understand each other.
"I don't dare to take it, I don't take it. If it weren't for the timely support of our brothers, I'm afraid that all the bones of our battalion would have been eaten long ago." Zhang Tianhai smiled politely, very modestly.
As for Wu Tao, Zhang Tianhai is still relatively reliable. The key is that he is capable and able to fight.
"Captain Zhang, you are being humble. You and I are both students from Huangpu. Although we are not in the same class, I am only one class higher than you, so I can be considered one of our own. So, please keep polite words between you and me. No need to say more." Wu Tao spoke fluent Mandarin, and judging from his accent, he should be from Shaanxi.
"Captain Wu, you didn't come to me this time just to reminisce about old times, right?" It's no wonder Zhang Tianhai was confused, after all, the two of them usually didn't even exchange a few words.
Hearing this, Wu Tao smiled softly and said, "It seems that Battalion Commander Zhang doesn't welcome me, Mr. Wu."
"How dare you, how dare you, Battalion Commander Wu is both my senior and Senior Yulin, how can I not welcome him?" Zhang Tianhai grinned.
Wu Tao did not answer Zhang Tianhai's words, but changed the subject and said: "This battle is much more difficult to fight than the Shanghai battle five years ago..."
As he said this, Wu Tao couldn't help but sigh.
It is not just ordinary people who hate war, but also soldiers.
When the war breaks out, it is the common people who do not have enough to eat or wear warm clothes; but the soldiers have to carry their guns and go into battle to the death!
Isn't it? The battle five years ago was just a battle; and now, it is just the full-scale outbreak of the war of aggression against China. Can it be compared?
Zhang Tianhai wanted to think so, but she would never answer like this. After all, no one in this era except him knows the direction of history.
"Battle Commander Wu, this battle is not the other. Last month, the principal gave a speech in Lushan, which already determined that this battle is just a part of the national war. This is a total war, and sacrifices are inevitable." He said, Zhang Tianhai patted Wu Tao's shoulder gently.
"Brother Yulin understands." Wu Tao smiled and said, "You and I are both soldiers, and we may die on the battlefield one day. It's good to have you as a friend before I die."
"If Commander Wu doesn't dislike him, it's not a bad idea for us to be brothers." Zhang Tianhai is not a stingy person. Since Wu Tao thinks highly of him, it's not a bad idea to have a brother.
"Captain Zhang said this out of hand. Since we are going to be brothers, I will take advantage of you and call you brother Yulin. You can call me my cousin Chengguang!" It can be seen that Wu Tao is not that kind of person. You are a stingy person, otherwise how can you not get angry when the group leader often kicks you in the butt?
Not being angry doesn't mean he is cowardly, but because he respects Hu Jiaji, that's all.
"Okay." Zhang Tianhai agreed happily, and then asked, "Brother Chengguang, have you been to Battalion Commander Gu's place before?"
Wu Tao shook his head and said: "No, Gu Xinheng is too arrogant. He relies on his brother as a high-ranking official in the national army and never takes others seriously, let alone now that his brother has been promoted to the deputy commander of our war zone. Anyway, I personally can't talk to him."
"Deputy Commander of the Third War Zone? Another surname is Gu..." Zhang Tianhai muttered to himself, and it took him a while to remember: "Could it be that the third battalion commander's brother is Commander Gu Zhutong?!"
Wu Tao nodded and said, "Yes, it's Gu Zhu and Commander Gu. This is no secret in our 216th Regiment."
"It seems that there are many young masters in our national army..." Zhang Tianhai chuckled softly, as if everything had nothing to do with him.
"If Gu Yunzhi were a cheerful person, it would be easy to say, but he is a narrow-minded person. Brother Yulin, you have to be careful..." Wu Tao lowered his voice and said.
"Why did you say that?" Zhang Tianhai was a little confused. He didn't seem to have offended Gu Xinheng...
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ps: update sent. There’s another chapter tonight!
