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Chapter 183 This Captain Wu Must Learn to Cry
When Chen Yan and Zhao Gang arrived at the entrance of Lanqiao Village, a burly middle-aged man walked over.
"Hello Commander Chen, I am Wu Dazhi, the second company commander of the first battalion of the Eighth Route Army Special Forces Regiment."
Chen Yan returned the salute with his horsewhip.
"Do you know me?".
"Commander Chen, you are a celebrity in the Eighth Route Army. I have seen you at the headquarters."
"Hello, Captain Wu, what are you doing?"
"According to the instructions of the Chief of Staff, our unit entered Lanqiao Village ahead of time to make arrangements and prepare for the preliminary work of building the military factory."
"The headquarters is really thoughtful. Captain Wu, please accompany me and Political Commissar Zhao to take a look and introduce the details."
"Yes, Chief."
Captain Wu has a sharp face that is full of masculinity, his hands are covered with calluses, and his eyes reveal a masculine air.
“My two leaders, Lanqiao Village is located in a remote mountainous area, with a total of 13 households in the village.
Because it is located in the mountainous area, transportation is inconvenient and there is little oil and water, the Japanese and puppet troops have long neglected this place.
Therefore, the concealment here is very strong.
In addition, there is a natural cave in Dongya that can accommodate more than 2000 people. There are two villages 10 miles south and miles east of the village. We have a very good mass base in these places."
Chen Yan listened to Wu Dazhi's introduction and nodded with satisfaction.
"Captain Wu, take us to the cave."
"Chief, please follow me."
More than an hour later, the three people walked out of the cave.
"Lao Zhao, the height and space of this cave are sufficient, and it can be used as the main production area of our factory."
"Well, it is indeed very suitable, but the road in and out of the cave is too narrow, and the width of the cave entrance is not enough. It needs to be widened and rebuilt."
Wu Dazhi's eyes were firm, emitting the brilliance of a soldier.
“My two leaders, my department is under your instructions to solve these problems at the military factories.
I will solve the problems you mentioned."
"The workload is quite large, and you are just one company?"
"Please rest assured, Chief. I will complete the task assigned by my superiors even if I have to go without food or sleep."
Chen Yan smiled without saying anything, looking at Wu Dazhi with interest.
"Take us to see the surrounding area."
Wu Dazhi was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and said:
"Commander, what do you want to see?"
"Anything is fine, just take your time."
"this......".
Seeing Chen Yan stop talking, Wu Dazhi pondered for a moment:
"Please get on your horse, chief. I will take you there."
The three men rode their horses for five or six miles, and Wu Dazhi took them to see three strategic locations that were easy to defend but difficult to attack.
“Commander Chen, the three places we just visited are strategic locations in and out of Lanqiao Village. I think if we need to deploy defenses in the future, these three places will be perfect.
As long as the defense is properly deployed, even if the enemy is heavily armed, it will not be easy for them to break in."
Zhao Gang nodded and said: "Captain Wu has strong military capabilities. These three places are indeed good places to deploy defenses."
Chen Yan picked up the telescope and looked around.
"Captain Wu, what is that open area in front used for?"
"Commander Chen, that is a wasteland. Lanqiao Village has a small population and does not need so much arable land, so it has been idle."
"Oh, then let's lay a minefield there, leave an entrance and exit passage, and set up checkpoints."
As Chen Yan was speaking, he turned around inadvertently and found Wu Dazhi taking notes.
"Captain Wu, can you read?"
Wu Dazhi said embarrassedly: "I attended a private school for one year, and then the army organized a literacy class, and I studied for another two months."
"Captain Wu, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. You are more knowledgeable than our Brigade Commander Li Yunlong.
Captain Wu has been a soldier for several years."
"Reporting to the commander, I'm a veteran for 8 and a half years."
"I have been a soldier for 8 years and am still a company commander."
Listening to Chen Yan's words, a trace of loneliness flashed in Wu Dazhi's eyes.
"It seems that the headquarters' special forces group is really full of hidden talents!"
Only then did Wu Dazhi feel a little comforted.
"Captain Wu, in addition to the engineering tasks, I want you to build military trenches around Lanqiao Village within one month. Can you complete this task?"
Wu Dazhi still said seriously: "Guarantee to complete the task."
Chen Yan shook his head and said with a smile:
"I finally understand why you can't get promoted. I gave you a task, and no matter how difficult it was, you dared to accept it without even asking for anything."
Although Wu Dazhi was confused, he insisted:
"As long as the organization assigns a task, it must be completed."
Chen Yan and Zhao Gang looked at each other and smiled without saying anything.
Chen Yan grabbed the saddle, climbed onto the horse, and looked at the loyal Wu Dazhi.
"Captain Wu, would you like to work under me as a battalion commander?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Wu Dazhi's eyes.
He had been a company commander for so many years, and all the soldiers of the same period had been promoted, but because he was not good at speaking, a company commander could not stand out in the crowd. He was very excited to hear that he could also make progress.
"Commander Chen, I want to go, but I need organization..."
Chen Yan whipped Wu Dazhi several times and said, "You are a grown man, why are you so arrogant?
I beat you, and from now on you are mine, and I will take care of the transfer order."
At the same time, Chen Yan looked up at Zhao Gang:
"Old Zhao, the workload here is not small. You should transfer another 200 people to Captain Wu. Within a month, our Lanqiao Military Factory must be in good shape."
"Don't worry, Commander, I'll take care of it."
When Wu Dazhi heard Chen Yan calling him Captain Wu, his eyes were filled with joy, and his whole mental outlook was completely refreshed.
Chen Yan waved his whip, and the military horses raised their front hooves high.
"Captain Wu, there's no need to see us off. We'll be leaving now. I'll leave everything to you. If you need anything, feel free to contact Political Commissar Zhao.
Lao Zhao, let’s go.”
Watching Chen Yan galloping away on his horse, Wu Dazhi took a long time to recover from his shock.
How did I become the battalion commander?
He didn't know the importance of his battalion commander. He was one of the 15 reinforced battalion commanders under Li Yunlong and was stronger than his old comrades.
He looked deep in the eyes as he stared in the direction Chen Yan left.
This Commander Chen is indeed as extraordinary as the legend says.
Seems like someone worth following.
The two men rode back on horseback, and Zhao Gang became interested and started chatting.
"Chen'er, Captain Wu is good in all aspects and can be said to be quite outstanding. Why can't he be promoted?"
"Hey, Lao Zhao, the crying child gets the milk, don't you understand?
There are only so many positions, and the ability levels are about the same, so the leaders will definitely consider the troublemakers.
Troublemakers are such a headache, while honest people are so easy to fool, they just draw a pie in the sky and eat it."
Zhao Gang suddenly realized, "You are such a thief, where are we going next?"
"Needless to say, go to the headquarters and ask for milk."
"What's the meaning?".
"Didn't the brigade commander say last time that he had 5000 soldiers? We can't delay any longer. Let's go and get them ourselves. If we're late we won't even get a sip of soup."
"No, Chen'er, let's just go like this. Can the leader give it to us?"
"Old Zhao, why are you talking so much? Can you please tell me that we have to learn to cry first."