The tunnel Ding Wei said was actually just a sewer, but the quality was really good. It was bombarded by the Japanese army without any problems.
"That's right, it's the tunnel!" Ding Wei said solemnly: "It's too unsafe to walk up there, and you need to break through countless tight encirclements."
"Have you been prepared?" After hearing Ding Wei's confident words, Chi Yunfeng suddenly realized that Ding Wei must have been prepared.
"certainly."
Ding Wei nodded and admitted generously: "I have said before that Rencheng cannot hold on for too long, so we have worked out a way to retreat very early.
When the time comes, you can just retreat with us, and I guarantee that nothing will happen to you."
Chi Yunfeng's expression was a little strange.
Ding Wei frowned and said, "What's wrong? You don't want to leave?"
Chi Yunfeng was silent.
"You all go out, I have something to discuss with Commander Chi." Ding Wei waved his hand casually.
Soon, only Ding Wei and Chi Yunfeng were left in the temporary headquarters.
Ding Wei said: "Let's talk. You were hesitant to speak before. There's no one here today. Just say what you want to say."
Chi Yunfeng smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know what to say."
It's really hard to talk about this. I can't say anything. I want to go on a Eighth Route Army with you?
As if by magic, Ding Wei took out a wine bottle from somewhere, poured a glass of wine, and handed it to Chi Yunfeng.
Chi Yunfeng didn't hesitate, took the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
After drinking a glass of strong wine, Chi Yunfeng felt the burning sensation in his throat and couldn't help shouting: "Comfortable!"
After drinking a glass of wine, Chi Yunfeng felt that his mood had stabilized a lot.
"Captain Ding." Chi Yunfeng said slowly.
"Huh?" Ding Wei looked at Chi Yunfeng.
Chi Yunfeng took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
At first, Ding Wei never asked about their identities. Today, Ding Wei also knew that Chi Yunfeng was from the subordinates of the commander who killed the enemy in blood and finally committed suicide.
"Do you know why I have been reluctant to reveal my identity?" Chi Yunfeng said.
Ding Wei shook his head.
"I'm afraid of being embarrassed and being looked down upon by others." Chi Yunfeng said with some excitement: "I never thought that one day... one day..."
Chi Yunfeng's throat seemed to be stuck, and he couldn't say the following words.
"Will you be rescued by a group of Tubalu one day?" Ding Wei said with a smile.
"That's right!"
Chi Yunfeng nodded: "Seeing the defeat of our own troops, I don't know what to say or what to do in the future.
The line of defense that I thought was indestructible actually collapsed so easily, and the entire line of troops was completely defeated!
I don’t understand what caused the army to be defeated in such a humiliating and humiliating defeat!”
When Chi Yunfeng said this, he gritted his teeth and looked like he wanted to eat someone.
The large army collapsed, and only a small number of troops broke through. This was a great shame for them.
This battle almost ruined the previous results and plunged Shanxi into a difficult period.
"Sometimes I even think that I might as well just die like this. Even if I die, I have to hold on to my position and live and die with it!"
Chi Yunfeng added: "But my chief of staff, Yu Tianlong, sacrificed himself and sent me out before the position was breached."
Speaking of this, the corners of Chi Yunfeng's eyes became moist.
Ding Wei nodded slightly. Chi Yunfeng mentioned this matter, but at that time Chi Yunfeng was unwilling to elaborate, so Ding Wei did not continue to ask.
"Then I was once again besieged by the Japanese army. At that time, I really felt like God was going to kill me. I was ready for a fight to the death with the little Japanese!" Chi Yunfeng laughed at himself.
"At that time, I even thought that I was about to meet up with my good brother. If he saw me down there, he would definitely be shocked.
And then just when I thought I was going to die..."
"That's when we met." Ding Wei said.
"That's right!" Chi Yunfeng nodded: "Then I saw a group of Eighth Route Army soldiers appear on the battlefield, and then helped us deal with the little Japs."
Speaking of this, Chi Yunfeng added something in his heart.
I even doubted whether you had made an agreement with Lao Yu. He asked me to defect to the Eighth Route Army to find a good way out, and the next moment I met you.
Ding Wei smiled and said nothing, waiting for Chi Yunfeng's next words.
He had already vaguely guessed what Chi Yunfeng wanted to say.
"When I found out that you are the famous Ding Wei in Shanxi, I became even more curious." Chi Yunfeng said with a smile.
"Curious?" Ding Wei said jokingly: "I am just a common man, not a young lady, so what are you curious about?"
"Of course I'm curious. The legendary Ding Wanwan could only be seen on wanted posters before, but now that he's seen a living person, how can he not be curious?" Chi Yunfeng joked.
"You don't know that none of the puppet troops in Shanxi want to catch you. As long as they catch you, you will rise to great heights and be promoted to a higher position."
Ding Wei smiled and did not answer.
Chi Yunfeng added: "Before, I doubted your ability and thought you were just a bragging reputation.
As soon as I saw your name in several famous military academies, I was thinking, how powerful can such a weak-legged person be, no matter how powerful he is?"
"What's the result?" Ding Wei asked.
Chi Yunfeng said: "I'm convinced."
After a pause, Chi Yunfeng said again: "I am very convinced."
Then, Chi Yunfeng continued: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that we could defend Rencheng for three days.
If it were me, I wouldn't be able to think of anything new like your style of fighting, such as urban combat or street fighting."
Ding Wei looked at Chi Yunfeng, still silent.
"Sir Ding." Chi Yunfeng suddenly stood up and saluted Ding Wei.
Then, Chi Yunfeng said again: "Chi Yunfeng's regiment is willing to lead the remaining troops and join your subordinates. I wonder if Chief Ding is willing to accept our defeated troops!"
"You want to join the Eighth Route Army?" Ding Wei asked.
"That's right!" Chi Yunfeng stood up and said: "This is my brother's last wish. I was a little confused at first, but after getting along with each other these days, I finally understand!"
"You won't regret it?" Ding Wei asked again: "The Eighth Route Army is different from the National Army. It has strict discipline. In many cases, you are not allowed to do whatever you want in the National Army."
After a pause, Ding Wei added: "Besides, I am now at the brigade level. If you join my team, you will be a battalion commander at most, and you will not have a military rank."
"As the saying goes, if you move a tree to death, you will move a person to life." Chi Yunfeng said: "People always need an environment to survive."
Then, Chi Yunfeng said again: "As for whether there is a military rank or not, I don't care anymore. My family and country have been destroyed, and the Japanese invaders have not been eliminated.
As an iron-blooded soldier, how can I keep an eye on the interests in front of me? I believe in the discipline of my subordinates.
If he dares to commit crimes and do something to damage the reputation of your army, I, Chi Yunfeng, no matter who he is, will definitely shoot him myself!"
Seeing Chi Yunfeng's serious look, Ding Wei smiled.
He could tell that Chi Yunfeng's words came from the bottom of his heart.
"Welcome to join us!" Ding Wei stood up and stretched out a hand.
Chi Yunfeng was overjoyed and held Ding Wei's hand tightly. He then stood up and saluted, saying sternly: "Thank you, Chief Ding, for taking me in!"
"No need to call me sir." Ding Wei waved his hand and said with a smile: "To say thank you is too harsh. I also want to thank you for your willingness to believe in me and join my team to increase our strength!"
After a pause, Ding Wei said again: "Brother Chi, remember, in our army, we don't care about officers. You can call me Captain Ding, or just like before, you can call me Brother Ding."
"How can this be done?" Chi Yunfeng waved his hands repeatedly: "The chief is the chief, how can he break the rules?"
"Otherwise, how about you call me Captain Ding when there are soldiers around, and Brother Ding in private?" Ding Wei suggested.
Chi Yunfeng lowered his head and thought for a while.
"If you don't want to, I'm going to get angry." Ding Wei pretended to be angry.
"Yes, Ding..." Chi Yunfeng stood up and changed his words: "Brother Ding!"
After a pause, Chi Yunfeng asked tentatively: "Brother Ding, does this count as joining the Eighth Route Army?"
Ding Wei shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter for now. I'll report this matter first and then the boss will nod. It's no small matter to suddenly recruit an officer."
Chi Yunfeng hesitated: "Brother Ding, there won't be any mistakes, right?"
"No, it's just a process. I'll deal with it first and then deal with it later." Ding Wei said with a smile: "Just wait until I send a message to the headquarters to explain this matter."
"Yeah!" Chi Yunfeng responded: "Brother Ding?"
"What's wrong?" Ding Wei said, "Is there anything else?"
"I'm talking about a battalion..." Chi Yunfeng said.
"I know, it's your camp, don't worry, with me here, you will be fine," Ding Wei assured.
"No, I mean Heipi and the others." Chi Yunfeng said.
"What's wrong with Heipi?" Ding Wei asked.
Immediately, Ding Wei seemed to understand something and said seriously: "Believe me, I will never embarrass them. If they want to join us, I will accept them all.
Even if they don't want to, I won't force them. After all, everyone has their own ambitions, but if they have ambitions, they must not defect to the Japanese and become traitors, otherwise I will never forgive them lightly."
"No, that's not what I'm talking about." Chi Yunfeng said, "I want to say that I talked to Heipi before."
"Huh?" Ding Wei said, "What did you talk about?"
"Heipi has gathered the remnants. Anyway, their commander has died in the battle and they need a leader. Heipi is their new leader." Chi Yunfeng said.
Ding Wei was not surprised by this answer and asked again: "Good thing, what's going on? I told you that I won't embarrass them. Our Eighth Route Army is not a bandit..."
"Heipi has also joined my team." Chi Yunfeng said: "Because Heipi was my subordinate before, and today he met me, so he is ready to work with me."
"Ah?" Ding Wei didn't react for a moment.
"So, the battalion I am talking about includes all the remaining troops in Ren City." Chi Yunfeng said: "I don't know if Brother Ding will mind."
"..." Ding Wei fell into silence.
He didn't expect that what Chi Yunfeng was talking about would actually be this. This was really...
a big surprise!
Ding Wei was thinking about how to take these veterans under his command, but he didn't expect Chi Yunfeng to get everything done.
"Brother Ding, aren't you angry?" Chi Yunfeng said hurriedly when he saw that Ding Wei was silent.
Ding Wei shook his head repeatedly: "How is it possible, brother Chi, I have temporarily formed the 28th regiment task force. It is when I am short of people, your joining is even more powerful!
I was thinking about how to add these remnants to my team, but I didn’t expect that you would handle the matter for me, and I want to thank you!"
"Great!" Chi Yunfeng said: "I was worried at first, worried that you wouldn't agree."
"Good thing, such a good thing, how could I not agree to it." Ding Wei laughed: "Don't worry about it, I am happy in my heart.
These are thousands of veterans who have experienced many battles, but they are a rare source of soldiers, how could I refuse?"
Chi Yunfeng stood up and said: "Brother Ding, from now on the lives of us brothers will be in your hands!"
Ding Wei nodded heavily and made no promise.
He knows very well that any promises are bullshit and it is better to take practical actions directly.
"I don't understand, it's so easy for them to be willing to join me?" Ding Wei asked curiously.
To be honest, Ding Wei wanted to win over these veterans and had already made plans, thinking about how to get them to join.
Even Ding Wei has made plans, even if he can't incorporate them all, he can incorporate some of them.
"Simple." Chi Yunfeng said with a smile: "Because you treat everyone equally."
Chi Yunfeng nodded and said: "Your Second Battalion Commander Lu Fang, even if you knew there was danger outside, you still put your soldiers on the front line."
"Hey, what should I do? Isn't this what I should do?" Ding Wei said: "This is a war. I must set an example. I can't just let others die while doing nothing myself."
In fact, placing the Second Battalion on the front line has another meaning.
Precisely because Ding Wei didn't believe in these defeated troops, if something unexpected happened in the war, with the strength of the second battalion, he could at least regain part of his advantage.
But Ding Wei didn't expect that such a natural thing would move the defeated soldiers.
"You don't understand." Chi Yunfeng shook his head and said: "You have not experienced these things, and you will not understand the impact your behavior will have on the hearts of the soldiers."
Chi Yunfeng sighed and slowly said: "There are many factions there, you don't know..."
With this sentence, Ding Wei immediately understood.
He immediately understood the meaning of Chi Yunfeng's words.
"Because your behavior makes them feel that you are a good officer worth working for, and you are worthy of trust." Chi Yunfeng said with a smile.
"Of course, it's also because you are famous and the soldiers today have seen your abilities. I believe you are not like those drunken people."
After a pause, Chi Yunfeng said solemnly: "Because you gave them hope, they chose to believe in you."
"It's useless to talk!"
Ding Weiwei waved his hand and said: "I know what you have gone through, so I won't teach you those big principles.
If there is anything about me that dissatisfies you in the future, you can leave and I will never stop you."
"Brother Ding, I believe in you, you will not let us down!" Chi Yunfeng said solemnly: "Stop talking about this now. Didn't you say retreat? When are you going to retreat?"
"We still need to consider this, and we also need to figure out how many enemies are around us now!" Ding Wei said: "You first tell the soldiers that those who don't have to stand guard should have a good rest.
Soldiers who need to stand guard should work harder today. Cheer up and don't let down your guard. I will report this matter to the headquarters first and get a formal establishment for you!"