Chapter 8, Cold Chrysanthemum

The little trumpet, somewhat unconvinced, interjected: "Instructor, what about that incident with the little Northeastern kid hiding under the bed?"

We cannot charge at the enemy's bayonets like a stubborn bull driven by sheer obstinacy

At this moment, Wang Xuexin was contemplating how to rescue the armory from the enemy and complete this main mission, and it took several calls from the instructor for him to respond

However, upon reflection, it seems that without resorting to some violence, it is truly difficult to flush out the traitor. This might be the intention of the leader, and with Li Yunlong's temperament, he is indeed capable of such actions, so he remained silent.

Wang Xuexin let out a soft "yo ho" in his heart

The sergeant ordered everyone to gather in a group and squat on the ground, including more than a dozen personnel from the security department, while a circle of armed "devils" surrounded them.

Throughout the journey, the instructors engage the soldiers in ideological work, ensuring that their ears are never idle. At one moment, there are summaries of experiences, at another, reflections, and at times, the setting of goals

Comrade Wang Xuexin, I heard that you achieved merit yesterday? Since you have time now, could you share your experience of achieving merit with your comrades? It would be beneficial for everyone to learn from it

The instructor pushed up the thick lenses on his nose, pointed his finger in the air, and replied: "That is called being flexible and adaptable, conserving one's strength"

Comrade Wang Xue and the new comrade in the library? Comrade Wang Xue...

Master, Master

Li Yunlong headed straight to the Shuiyaozi Armory, which was located 13 kilometers away, accompanied by his guard. He intended to persuade Zhang Wan, the factory director who was also an old comrade and fellow townsman serving as the logistics minister, through both soft and hard tactics.

At this moment, a person slowly stood up and bowed respectfully to the sergeant, saying: "Your Excellency, Your Excellency, we are on the same side... Cold Chrysanthemum!"

Before leaving, Li Yunlong specifically instructed Li Dachui: "Keep a close eye on the two jars of old wine in the vehicle, as I am counting on using them to exchange for grenades. If anything goes wrong, you can trade food and equipment from the enemy's labor department!"

"Damn you, little devils!" Liu Yinian spat out a mouthful of blood and cursed loudly: "I never intended to survive after falling into your hands! Comrades! The devils have always been ruthless and leave no survivors, saying the same thing. Therefore, we must never relent..."

Before Li Yunlong could walk far, Li Dachui's body softened again. He weakly said, "I thought it was some important mission? It's just watching over the liquor and ammunition! The enemy's engineering department must have been raised by a stepmother..."

"Yes!" Li Dachui replied with a voice like a bell, "Captain, rest assured, I will ensure the completion of the task with the books!"

The sergeant shouted at the soldiers in a harsh tone: "Raise your hands, otherwise, you will die!"

Ah? Oh... Wang Xuexin replied: "Merit? Actually, it's nothing much, just collected a small piece of information."

Wang Xuexin sighed, "Ah, it has passed!"

The distinction between the enemy work department and combat troops lies in the fact that combat troops are used for warfare, while we are responsible for intelligence gathering, subversion, and propaganda

Furthermore, the enemy squad is fully staffed with thirteen members, and they are all present.

Then the sergeant pointed to the ground with a stiff expression and asked, "What is this? What is its name?"

The officer Liu Yinian of the Security Department gritted his teeth and ordered: "No one is allowed to speak, otherwise I..."

Wang Xuexin couldn't help but exclaim again, he really acted so convincingly, the Oscars owe this guy a little golden statue

After a pause, the instructor explained earnestly and with great emphasis:

Otherwise, where would the intelligence come from? And how would one achieve merit?

The instructor nodded and said: "Strictly maintain confidentiality, and stand firm in our position!"

It is difficult not to become popular when a television drama is crafted with such meticulous attention to detail

Of course, whether it can be achieved depends on luck and the mood of old comrades

Wang Xuexin added a sentence: "Instructor, I have nothing much to say. If this leaks military secrets, the regiment commander will not spare me!"

At the forefront was a sergeant, whose shoulder insignia featured a yellow line with two stars, indicating the rank of a staff sergeant. Wang Xuexin knew that this rank was typically held by a squad leader

He knows that if he engages in conversation with the instructor, he will have no respite for his tongue throughout the journey

Life on the ground is arduous, and it is not like the Japanese invaders who have mechanized equipment such as three-wheeled vehicles. Horses are considered valuable assets, typically reserved for couriers or officers at the regiment level and above. In daily logistics, only donkeys or horses that are injured, aged, and no longer fit for heavy use are employed for transportation.

Li Dachui responded with understanding, saying, "What the instructor said is correct," and then fell silent.

It seems quite convincing, doesn't it? The foreigner has adopted the accent and habits of speaking!

Wang Xuexin believes that if they proceed to the Water Waist Armory, the instructor will surely arrange the work plan for the enemy's engineering department for the upcoming year.

After the personnel from the Security Section met with the Enemy Work Department, they set off with two donkey carts

"Hey, you can't say that," the instructor interrupted Li Dachui, saying, "Comrade Li Dachui, this is where you are mistaken. Revolutionary work, regardless of its size, is an important component of the struggle. Moreover, this time we are transporting ammunition. Think about it, what our troops lack is ammunition; we are addressing a major issue for the troops. How can this be considered a minor task?"

Li Dachui and others clearly did not expect to encounter the enemy here, and they were immediately stunned in place

The instructor looked at Wang Xuexin's astonished expression and commented with satisfaction: "Modest and prudent, great wisdom appears foolish."

The sergeant came up and threw two punches, then pulled out a turtle box from the holster and aimed it at Liu Enians head

"Class monitor!" Wang Xuexin hurriedly stopped him, saying: "We cannot force it; this is the heart of our base. This group of enemies is likely lost. Let us delay them for some time, waiting for reinforcements"

Moreover, the murderous intent reflected in the eyes of these 'devils', along with their demeanor and actions... everything is utterly professional

This donkey cart is indeed a cart pulled by a donkey, rather than a horse that is called a donkey

Since the instructor has said so, the others slowly raised their hands in agreement

As a group of people were walking and talking through a field of sorghum, suddenly, more than a dozen fully armed enemy soldiers jumped out from both sides, swiftly surrounding the soldiers.

Wang Xuexin is just one step away from giving a thumbs up to the *illustrated* books.

Before he could say a word, the sergeant abruptly grabbed him and delivered a punch to his face, instantly leaving a bruise on Liu Yinian's cheek and causing blood to seep from the corner of his mouth

Comrade Wang Xuexin is right! The instructor thought for a moment and replied: "Comrades, we are not equipped; fighting hard is not a solution! Follow my command, slowly raise your hands and surrender, buy time with the enemy, and wait for an opportunity!"

Comrades, we must recognize that we are the Enemy Work Department

Twelve personnel from the Defense Section are responsible for leading a donkey cart at the front, while nine personnel from the Enemy Work Department are tasked with following another cart at the rear

We must employ a certain cleverness, just like Comrade Wang Xuexin, to conserve our strength and gather intelligence, so that we can make a greater contribution to the anti-Japanese cause

After a moment of silence, the instructor shifted the focus to Little Northeast

Li Yunlong's goal is to acquire 30 boxes of grenades, which would perfectly fill two donkey carts without any waste

But he only froze for a few seconds, and when he came to his senses, he shouted: "Damn it, comrades, let's fight them to the end, we must not let ... ... "

The instructor's words left the soldiers completely speechless, even Wang Xuexin, the person involved, was convinced... In this way, it really does sound quite plausible