"I discovered that there should be a gold mine in this area.”
Li Yun Long's voice sounded again.
Gold mine?
The president and the others wondered if they had heard wrongly. How could there be a gold mine in a barren land like northwest Shanxi?
"Boss, don't doubt me." Seeing this, Li Yunlong added," We don't dare to say such words to fool the boss. There's a high possibility that there's a gold mine in this place.”
Could there really be one?
Seeing how serious Li Yunlong was, the boss hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't quite believe it. Then he said," Sure, if you can dig up a gold mine, I'll take out your new regiment and expand it into an independent brigade.”
Bullets and food were actually more valuable than gold in the war behind enemy lines.
However, if they could really find a gold mine, it would be of great use because the 8th Route Army also needed military expenses. They also had external channels that could use gold to exchange for items that were currently in urgent need.
Most people didn't know, but the boss knew very well that in the Zhaoyuan area of Jiaodong, which was currently occupied by the Japanese, the soldiers and civilians of the base area had been secretly thinking of ways to send gold to the Eighth Route Army because there were many gold mines there, and the gold sent was used as military expenses for the war. (After the war, the total was over 130,000 taels.)）
This time, the New Regiment One had made a great contribution and had been set up as a model for publicity. If Li Yunlong could find a gold mine, it would be another great contribution. It would not be a problem for the New Regiment One to expand into an independent brigade.
"Boss, every mouthful of saliva is a nail.”Li Yunlong also smiled. If they expanded into an independent brigade, their authority would be much greater.
Many people only knew about mountains. The western region produces coal, which can be used in later generations. A large gold mine had indeed been discovered in Yixing Village, Shahe Town, Fanzhi County, Xinzhou City, with a reserve of more than 50 tons.
The location was not far from here, because part of the current northwest of Shanxi was the future Xinzhou City.
However, the name of the place later was different from the current one. Li Yunlong had not determined the specific location yet. He only had a rough range. He had been studying this problem for the past few days.
Turning around, Li Yunlong shouted," Call Zhang Dabiao over and bring the map and pen over."”
"Yes."
The security guard outside quickly went to call for help.
A few minutes later.
Zhang Dabiao walked in quickly with a pencil and a map of the area in his hand.
Swoosh, swoosh.
Taking the pencil, Li Yunlong drew a few small circles on the map and said," This is the place of the Eighth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army. Take a squad of soldiers to disguise and go to the places I circled. Dig down and bring back some ores from deep underground.”
What?
Zhang Dabiao was confused. He ran to the enemy's territory just to dig stones?
"Remember, this is very important." Li Yunlong ordered," Don't let anyone find out. When you get there, you'd better rest during the day and dig at night. Do you understand?”
"Yes."
"Go ahead." Li Yunlong nodded. He trusted Zhang Dabiao the most. He was strong and quick-witted.
"Yes."
Zhang Dabiao saluted and left with the map.
Seeing how serious Li Yunlong was, the CEO's gaze became a little complicated.
He had thought that Li Yun Long was joking, but now that he had really sent someone to look for him, he had no choice but to believe it.
However, this put him in a difficult position.
The 8th Route Army was really poor now. If there was a gold mine that could be mined, it would undoubtedly be a great thing.
However, he was also worried that once the news was leaked, the devils would definitely go crazy and attack. With the current strength of the 8th Route Army, it was almost impossible for them to fight head-on with the devils. That would instead give the devils an advantage.
Therefore, he was very conflicted.
After thinking for a while, the CEO said to Li Yunlong," How long will it take for us to get the exact news?”
"I can't say for the time being. It will be very fast to rush over, but it will definitely be very slow to dig. A few months will be necessary.”Li Yunlong replied. They did not have any excavators or drills. It would not be fast for them to dig with hoes and shovels.
The boss nodded." Let me know as soon as you have the results."”
"Yes."
"Alright." The boss raised his hand and patted Li Yunlong's shoulder." What we said before still counts. We found a gold mine and a new regiment was promoted to an independent brigade.”
"Thank you, Boss." Li Yunlong replied. If he became a brigade commander in these two years, wouldn't he become a general when he was given the title in the future?
The boss nodded and then said to the deputy chief of staff and the others," This information is classified as top secret.”
"Yes."
The people present were all core figures of the Eighth Route Army, so the possibility of the news being leaked was almost zero.
"Come, tell us about your new recruit training.”the CEO said to Li Yunlong.
"Yes."
Next, Li Yunlong brought the president, deputy chief of staff, brigade commander, and others to visit the training of the recruits. At the same time, he explained his thoughts.
"This kind of training is very systematic, and the results should be very good. It's just that it takes time and food.”The boss sighed. Actually, everyone knew the importance of training. They also wanted every recruit to train well for a year and a half, but the Japanese would not give them that much time.
"Actually, we can also choose a few new troops to train like this.”The deputy chief of staff said," Boss, we can't keep fighting guerrilla warfare and ambushes.”
"That's true." As the boss spoke, he looked at Li Yunlong." You guys just train like this first. Give a copy of your training method to the headquarters, and we'll study it again.”
"Yes."
After getting the detailed plan for the recruit training, the boss and the others left.
Li Yunlong also started to handle military affairs, keeping an eye on the training of the recruits.
Just like that, another week passed.
"Deputy Brigadier General, the recruits are asking about the military uniform. Also, we have to think of a way to get the guns and bullets. Otherwise, we won't be able to start the next stage of the bayonet fight and shooting training.”An officer reported.
"Then I'll go to the border area's arsenal and clothing factory in two days.”Li Yunlong replied. In addition to receiving military uniforms and supplies, he also needed to use the tools and equipment there to make some smoke bombs and white grenades for emergency use. Anyway, he had already dug up some ores.
The officer was a little hesitant." Deputy Brigade Commander, can you do it? The Munitions Factory is very stingy. I think we should start a side business.”
"When have we ever missed? Just wait patiently. This time, they would definitely get a lot of ammunition and supplies from the Munitions Factory.”Li Yunlong stood up and said.
Zhang Leitian, the deputy commander of the new regiment, immediately became nervous." Deputy brigade commander, are you planning to rob the border arsenal?。”
Li Yunlong was speechless.
Was this Li Yun Long's image as a bandit?
Thinking about it, it seemed to be similar. Back then, he had even sent troops to snatch food.
"What's there to snatch? I'm a knowledgeable and cultured person now. I can't do that kind of thing. I plan to exchange it with a big gift.”He explained," As for what it is, I can't tell you yet.”
As long as it wasn't the Munitions Factory.
Zhang Leitian felt more at ease.
In the next two days, Zhang Leitian and the others rarely saw Li Yunlong because he had been locked in his room and did not allow anyone to approach him. No one knew what he was doing.
It was not until the morning of the third day that Li Yunlong came out and arranged the affairs of the regiment. Then, under the escort of the guard platoon, he rushed to the border arsenal with the big gift he gave to the border arsenal and the ores he dug.
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