Bai Wenqing and Li Zongyao glanced at each other, even though they were a little reluctant to let Li Hong leave, they couldn't help but agree.

Li Hong led the security regiment to win many battles in the 5th war zone and establish meritorious deeds, he never asked for merit and reward from the war zone, and the only excessive request, Li Bai and the others naturally readily agreed.

Moreover, Li Bai and the others could see that Li Hong's intention to go had been decided, and if they were obstructed, the commanders would tear each other's faces.

The security regiment is leaving, who can stop it in the 5th theater?

With Li Hong's prestige and help to his brother troops, so many troops in the 5th Theater will not embarrass Li Hong at all.

"There are so many Japanese troops invading China, and they are all fighting devils in the 2nd and 5th theaters, no matter what, no matter what, hey......"

Bai Wenqing let out a long sigh and said generously: "Li Hong, on behalf of the Theater Command, I allow you to lead the troops back to the 2nd Theater. ”

Li Zongyao did not object, nodded slightly, and acquiesced to Li Hong's request.

A request like Li Hong's one is to say that it is light is to ignore the overall situation, and to say that it is serious is to flee from the battle, and it is necessary to go to the military justice department.

Of course, only Li Hong can be an exception, and if it were anyone, the war zone would not allow it.

Li Zongyao patted Li Hong's shoulder and said earnestly: "Li Hong, you have repeatedly performed miraculous feats in the 5th War Zone, and the War Zone has not rewarded you with anything, if you have any other requirements, you can just put it forward!" ”

"Back to the two chiefs, there is no other request for the lowly position!" Li Hong shook his head, he had nothing else to ask for but to go back to the 2nd war zone.

Immediately, Bai Wenqing walked to the desk, picked up a pen and paper, quickly wrote a handwritten message, and then stamped it.

"Li Hong, for the convenience of traveling all the way, if you bring this edict, the brother troops will not embarrass you."

Bai Wenqing handed over the written edict to Li Hong.

After reading the edict, Li Hong thanked him: "Humble Li Hong, thank the two chiefs for their success, the two chiefs have taken care of their humble duties, and the humble duties are remembered in their hearts!" ”

"Okay, without further ado, let's quickly lead the troops!"

"Yes!"

Li Hong raised his hand, saluted the two of them and walked outside the headquarters.

Before coming to the headquarters, Li Hong never thought that the commander of the theater would be able to agree to his request.

After all, Bai Wenqing and Li Zongyao were the highest commanders in the theater, and he personally came to the headquarters to meet Li Bai and the others entirely to express his respect.

When he walked to the entrance of the headquarters, Li Hong suddenly turned around.

He looked at Li Bai and the others, and said in a firm tone: "The two commanders can rest assured, after dealing with the affairs of the 2nd War Zone, they will definitely lead the troops back to the 5th War Zone to continue to fight against the Japanese invaders!" ”

"Okay, the 5th War Zone is waiting for you and the security team to return!"

Li Bai and the others walked outside the headquarters and watched Li Hong leave the headquarters.

Looking at Li Hong, who was riding away, Li Zongyao said regretfully: "Li Hong is really a rare general, and when he leaves, our 5th Theater is tantamount to missing ten elite divisions......

"Yes, once the security regiment returned to the 2nd theater, the combat effectiveness of our 5th theater was sharply reduced." Bai Wenqing shook his head helplessly, and then said: "I hope Li Hong can return to the 5th war zone." ”

The two talked a few words and returned to the headquarters.

……

On the way back to the station, Li Hong thought about the arrangements and deployment.

After careful consideration, he decided to leave behind a battalion, an armored battalion, an artillery battalion, five infantry battalions, and flying units.

The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 4th Infantry Battalions, as well as the Cavalry Battalion, returned to the World War II zone.

The above four battalions suffered relatively large casualties, and the formation was basically disabled, except for new recruits, each battalion had less than 200 people, and it was of little use to stay in the 5th theater.

After returning to the regimental headquarters, Li Hong conveyed his instructions to the battalions.

As soon as Li Hong left, the battalions lost their backbone and unified command, so Li Hong temporarily appointed Zhou Wenxun as chief of staff to take over all military and political affairs.

Originally, Li Hong wanted Chen Lin to replace him, but he felt that Zhou Wenxun was older and more stable than Chen Lin in some aspects.

"After Lao Tzu leaves, all of you must obey Zhou Wenxun's command, who dares to disobey ......"

"Understand, Tuanzao, we absolutely obey the orders and arrangements of Chief of Staff Zhou!!"

The officers who stayed behind to fight replied in unison.

The troops, having received the order to move, quickly assembled their troops and prepared to march in the direction of Shanxi.

At the end of the meeting, Chen Lin found Li Hong alone and requested: "Tuanzao, I also want to go back!" ”

Li Hong glared at Chen Lin: "You go back to P, I'll just go back, what if you leave the armored battalion?" ”

"I'm leaving, the armored battalion can be handed over to the deputy battalion commander!" Chen Lin said insistently.

My sister fell into the hands of Japanese devils, and Chen Lin was naturally very anxious.

Li Hong thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, you kid hurry up and get ready, let's go to the airport!" ”

"Brother-in-law, I don't need to prepare anything, now I can go with you!"

The two put on their flight suits, and soon, they rushed in the direction of the airport......

In less than half an hour, Li Hong and Chen Lin rushed to the airport.

A brand-new Wuling Shenji was parked at the airport, and several airport ground crew soldiers were refueling the plane.

This Wuling Shenji has undergone a series of modifications, with the engine and cabin armor replaced, so that the sailing speed is faster, the sailing radius is longer, and the outer armor of the aircraft is stronger.

The airport personnel checked the condition of the Wuling Shenji, and a major reported to Li Hong: "Sir Li, the plane is in good condition, there is no fault, and it can take off normally!" ”

"Brothers have worked hard, take it to buy some cigarettes and alcohol." After Li Hong finished speaking, he stuffed more than a dozen pieces of ocean to the major.

"Thank you, Sir Li!"

The major left the airport with the ground crew.

Li Hong climbed into the plane and just wanted to get into the cockpit, but Chen Lin suddenly grabbed him.

"Brother-in-law, let me try, I want to fly a plane too!"

"What are you kidding, you've only flown a few planes?"

Li Hong didn't dare to casually give the plane to Chen Lin, if something happened, it would be the end of the plane being destroyed and people killed.

Chen Lin explained seriously: "Brother-in-law, I have flown five or six times, although my piloting skills are not as good as pilots, but I am not a dumbfounder who doesn't know anything!" ”

"You fly a P, you fly five or six times, but you don't have 100 hours of flight time......"

Chen Lin didn't care whether Li Hong agreed or not, quickly jumped into the cabin and buckled the safety buckle.

"Chen Lin, let me tell you, be careful when flying a plane, don't die for you kid!"

Li Hong reminded and sat in the cockpit of the rear plane.

The cabin space of Wuling Shenji is not large, and the front and rear two rows of cockpits can only accommodate two people.

Chen Lin checked the situation in the cabin, skillfully started the plane's motors, and the propellers and engines were running at high speed.

"Buzz—"

The plane's engines were all up and running, and there was a roar of engines from the airport.

The Wuling Shenji slowly drove towards the center of the runway, and then the plane began to accelerate on the runway.

When the plane was about to leave the runway, Chen Lin suddenly pulled the control stick, and the plane swept into the air with a "whoosh" like an eagle.

The Wuling Shenji continued to climb in height, and the airport and scenery on the ground became smaller and smaller until it disappeared.

After a while, the plane reached an altitude of 3,000 meters, and Chen Lin, at Li Hong's request, raised the altitude to 3,500 meters.

The plane shuttled through the clouds at the fastest speed and sailed in the direction of Shanxi......