Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Chapter 358 Firefly Light

When Zhao Gang heard this, he was surprised that he was being praised so much and quickly waved his hands, thinking, "Isn't this just stealing the limelight?"

"Old Li, stop talking about me and talk about Wei Dayong. If he hadn't come down from the sky, you would be in danger!"

Li Yunlong's face was full of pride when he mentioned Wei Dayong. After all, Wei Dayong was trained by him.

He gradually grew from his own bodyguard to the company commander of the special forces company and the battalion commander of the reconnaissance battalion, and now he is the commander of the most elite 201st Airborne Regiment.

Moreover, according to Wang Meng's report, the 202nd Airborne Regiment is also being formed, and Wei Dayong will sooner or later become the commander of the airborne division.

"Chief of Staff Wang, you did a good job of keeping this secret. You told me at the beginning that you would transfer the direct reconnaissance battalion for a few months, but I didn't expect that you would actually set up an airborne regiment. This is incredible!"

In fact, Wang Meng did not want to hide it from everyone, but because he was afraid of leaks and failure to achieve the desired effect, he kept the matter confidential for the time being.

The parachutes purchased from Country M, along with the soldiers of the 201st Unit, were all sent to Qingyang Airport for training.

The gliders were also manufactured by Pingshun Aircraft Research Institute based on drawings purchased from Country M, which enabled Wei Dayong and others to be sent to Langwo Mountain.

"Commander Li, I have no choice but to do this! Please don't make things difficult for me! Hahaha!"

No matter how much fun and noise we make, after conquering Taiyuan, we naturally have to publicize it well, and the press conference will be held in Taiyuan.

As the spokesperson, Zhao Gang once again stood on the podium of the press conference.

"Dear journalists, today we are holding a press conference here to announce the good news of the recovery of Taiyuan. After the unremitting efforts of our independent column soldiers, we have finally taken back Taiyuan, which belongs to the Chinese people!"

There was warm applause at the scene, especially from the fans of the Independent Column, who were particularly fond of such a unit with excellent style and the ability to win battles.

"Excuse me, Political Commissar Zhao, after we recapture Taiyuan, will we move a large number of industrial facilities and colleges here?"

Li Yunlong and the other two discussed this issue for several days and basically reached a consensus: do not move!

This is because Pingshun has established a relatively complete industrial system, has a relatively solid mass base, and is supported by military fortresses and military-industrial fortresses.

If we encounter a crazy attack from the Japanese, we can rely on the fortress for defense.

If we rashly move these heavy industries to Taiyuan, the consequences would be disastrous if we were attacked by Japanese planes or infiltrated by small groups of Japanese on the ground.

So, we finally reached a consensus that we would not consider relocating until the situation in Taiyuan became clear.

"My dear journalist friend, the smooth development in the early stage has already been put on the right track. Scientific research, teaching and industrial production all require a safe environment. In order to protect our industrial arteries, we have decided not to move the heavy industry and education and scientific research systems to Taiyuan for the time being. However, for a central city and historical capital like Taiyuan, we will definitely spare no effort in its development!"

After Zhao Gang finished speaking, he took out photos of Linfen's massive construction projects and distributed them to the reporters.

In the photo, countless engineering machines are busy at the construction site. The dilapidated Linfen has shown some signs of life, and one can vaguely feel that a brand new city is rising from the ground.

There are also some photos of scenes of newly built railways and roads.

To be rich, build roads first!

"My fellow journalists, we will immediately start the renovation of Taiyuan City. Without destroying the original appearance of Taiyuan City, we will repair the railways and roads, and then make this city run fast!"

Zhao Gang's words "Let this city run" made the people of Taiyuan and Shanxi present extremely excited.

At a time when everyone was worried about their own food and clothing, a little romanticism was needed, which could be regarded as a little light in this dark era. Zhao Gang's words were like a little fluorescent light, although they could only illuminate a few people in front of him.

At this moment, an untimely voice was heard.

"Mr. Zhao Gang, may I ask if you will return Taiyuan City to Commander Yan Xishan of the Second War Zone? After all, Taiyuan was originally a city under their jurisdiction."

Zhao Gang smiled contemptuously. When the battle for Taiyuan was going on, Yan Xishan was watching the fire from across the Yellow River. Now that he saw that Taiyuan city had been taken, he started to talk nonsense again.

It's obvious that this reporter is Yan Xishan's mouthpiece. How could there be such a shameless person in the world?

As soon as he opened his mouth he said: I want it! I want it!

"Reporter, I don't know from which angle you consider this issue? But I can tell you clearly that our independent column is confident that we can govern and manage Taiyuan City well. If the day comes when the people don't welcome us, we will naturally not be able to stay!"

Zhao Gang's resounding answer made the ill-intentioned reporter leave the venue in disgrace, and also made everyone present see Yan Xishan's true face.

"Mr. Zhao, I want to ask, if it weren't for your attack, would the ancient city walls of Taiyuan City have been destroyed, and would the people in the city have not been harmed by the war?"

This reporter with glasses and a face as pale as paper can be seen as a Japanese soldier or a "saint".

"Reporter, I need to remind you that this war was an aggressive war instigated by Japan from the beginning to the end. The Chinese people are victims, and the Chinese passionate soldiers are also victims. Is it not poison to survive under the iron hoof of the Japanese? It is just a soft knife that slowly castrates the blood and national consciousness of the Chinese people!"

Zhao Gang, who was usually calm, was also very angry at this "white-faced man". After saying all this, he was still not satisfied and added two more sentences.

"If you are Chinese, then you don't deserve it! If you are Japanese, I will personally send you off!"

As soon as these two sentences came out, the despicable reporter was so scared that he almost peed himself and quickly ran away amid the boos.

After the press conference, Peanuts from Chongqing sent a so-called congratulatory message.

But the words between the lines reveal that the so-called Taiyuan Victory was accomplished under his command, and naturally they also had a share in these achievements.

However, Li Yunlong and the other two did not care about these empty words that would not affect the interests of the independent column.

Your mouth is full of grease, but can't you let others swallow their saliva and take advantage of you with words?

Wang Meng is very busy now. He is discussing the mineral veins in Xinzhou with Mr. Li Siguang from the Geological Institute. They want to find the gold mine with huge reserves.

Zhao Gang was even busier. He had to establish a government and organize defense in the counties he had recovered along the Taiyuan line and the newly occupied lands south of Pingshun.

In short, it is easy to conquer a country but difficult to keep it.