Chapter 2: Sharpening the Sword (Nine Middle School)

"You ---!" Connection. Lieutenant Mu's face turned eggplant color. His eyes glared at Peng Xuewen viciously. The gaze is as sharp as a knife. Peng Xuewen didn't care at all. Squeezed in front of Zhang Songling with square steps. Throw his arms around the latter's shoulders with a big grin." Did you sleep well last night? I thought you were tired for days in a row. I was able to get a little more sleep this morning. I didn't expect you to get up so early."

"It's okay. It's just a little unsuitable for the small Japanese floor. Too short. Too soft. Sleep makes my waist and eyes sore. So get up early and get moving." Zhang Songling stretched. Respond with a smile.

"You blessed turtle you can't enjoy. That's tatami. It's a Simmons mattress imported from the United States." Peng Xuewen tightened his hand hard. Laugh loudly." Springs inside the light. It's more than half a foot thick. Change the pucao mats laid by your Shandong people. One for a hundred."

"I'm not used to sleeping anyway." Zhang Songling smiled again. Cheekily added." Our Pucao mats in Shandong are not worth much money though. But it's warm in winter and cool in summer. It also absorbs moisture and sweat. It gives me a lot more than Simmons."

"How else to talk about your soil." Peng Xuewen pouted. Keep cynicing." Fortunately, I already knew that you were the rich man's young master. Otherwise. I'll really think of you as a homeless person walking through the West Exit. Come on. Let's not talk about that. Didn't have breakfast. If you don't eat it. Just go out with me to eat. There is a Xu Ji cake shop in the north of the city. The resulting pancake with meat is a must. Serve with a bowl of haggis soup that has just come out of the pot. Keep your whole body sore and don't feel sore."

"That's a pair of clips. A specialty from Chifeng." This time. It's Zhang Songling's turn to teach him a lesson." It's too greasy to eat with haggis soup. It's better to serve it with a bowl of clear soup. A little bit of Shopee......."

"Whatever? You go to any order. I'll pay the bill when I'm done." Peng Xuewen interrupted loudly. Forcibly pulled Zhang Songling. Strode in the direction of the barracks entrance.

The two of them talked about eating as if no one was around. can suffocate Lieutenant Mu, who was making angry eyes on the side. Countless small knives flew out of his eyes. I can't wait to cut Peng Xuewen in public. However, Peng Xuewen refused to look at him at all. He couldn't rush over and grab Peng Xuewen's neck and ask if the fool in the other party's words just now was himself. I was so choked that my forehead was on fire and my throat was smoking. Before the figures of Peng Xuewen and Zhang Songling disappeared. I finally shouted behind the two of them." Sheet. Brother Zhang, please stay."

"What's the matter.." Zhang Songling turned around. He asked with a frown. He didn't want to have too much to do with the men of the 211th Brigade. But he didn't want to show the other party's face like Peng Xuewen. After all, the 211th Brigade is also a very famous anti-Japanese team. deserves the respect of his Zhang.

"That. Next to that ...... stood an elite from the military command. Lieutenant Mu has many tactics that cannot be used normally. My lips squirmed up and down for a long time. Only then did he smile and complete the words. You. You just demonstrated rifle shooting. It was an eye-opener for Mu. So. So I'd like to ask you how to shoot if you're on a warhorse. Is there anything special to pay attention to. The independent battalion of Heishizhai captured a lot of war horses this time. It is perfectly possible to form a pure cavalry battalion."

"Then I don't dare to get an axe." Zhang Songling smiled and shook his head. Then he pointed his finger at the horse thieves who were looking around him." Their big boss Zhou Heitan is much more powerful than me. Even if you shoot on a galloping warhorse. It can also hit every shot. So instead of asking me this question. Why don't you ask him?"

"This. This .......," Lieutenant Mu blinked his triangular eyes. My mind raced to find other reasonable excuses. He has long been taught Zhou Heitan marksmanship. Indeed, as Zhang Songling said. Ben Ma shoots and rarely misses the target. But the purpose of his approaching Zhang Songling was not to discuss marksmanship. The so-called consultation. It's just a means to bring the two sides closer. Regardless of whether Zhang Songling teaches or not. will not affect his next move.

"How. Company Commander Mu has other things.." Peng Xuewen is not as good at talking as Zhang Songling. Frowning. asked in a deep voice. If it doesn't matter. It's best to wait until we get back from dinner. It's a cold day. You can't let people go hungry and listen to you."

"Nope. Nothing." Lieutenant Mu was squeezed and covered in sweat. Half a step back. "It's just. It's just that Brother Zhang hit it off at first sight. So. That's why I wanted to talk to him more. You guys. Go ye. I. I'm continuing to train the team."

"Sick." Peng Xuewen spat disdainfully. Pulling Zhang Songling. Continue to stride towards the barracks gate. Only four or five steps away. Behind him, Lieutenant Mu's characteristic duck voice came from behind." Sheet. Brother Zhang. Please. Please stay."

"What's wrong again." Zhang Songling turned around again. The smile on his face began to grow a little cold.

"I. I'm hungry too. I want to go eat with you." Knowing that you are not welcome. Lieutenant Mu still leaned over with a dead face. I. I haven't eaten that yet. I'm going to go with the two of you today to try something new. Commissioner Peng. I won't get in your way."

"What do you say?" Peng Xuewen asked disdainfully.

"It shouldn't get in the way." Lieutenant Mu's cheeks are not ordinarily thick. Give a straight yes." I just came. Not very familiar with the situation in the city. If I don't follow you. You may not find a place to go out on your own."

Meet this kind of brazen guy. Peng Xuewen also lost his temper. Shrug. Pulling Zhang Songling to turn his head and leave. Let Lieutenant Mu follow him like a tail.

"I. I really don't have any ill will towards Brother Zhang." Out of the camp gate. Lieutenant Mu hurried a few steps. Reach out and grab Zhang Songling's other shoulder." I. I just have a few words. I just want to talk to Brother Zhang openly. Commissioner Peng doesn't have to be so careful."

"You'd better not." Peng Xuewen glared at him fiercely. The tone was as hard as a steel knife." He is a brother-in-law. If someone wants to harm him. Or want to achieve some ulterior purpose through him. I advised him that it was better to weigh up. Our old Peng family is not as good as it was back then. But it's not just a single person. You can pinch it flat and knead it."

"I ......." Lieutenant Mu was said with a faint heart. The pace involuntarily began to slow down. However, when I think about the rewards for completing the task, I will be rewarded for myself. Utilitarianism quickly overshadowed fear. Shaking his ass to catch up again. Pulling Zhang Songling's other arm. He smiled and said, "How could it be. Commissioner Peng thinks I'm somebody. Brother Zhang is a hero. It's too late for me to make friends with him. How could it be possible to harm him.. I just wanted to say a few words to Brother Zhang. After that's all that. Disappear right in front of the two of you in no time. Definitely not a minute longer."

"Then you can say it now." Zhang Songling was also very impatient with this person. Stand still. Whispered commands.

"This. This ......." Lieutenant Mu cocked his head. Look left and right. The three of them had already left the barracks some distance. There are no idlers nearby. But there was Peng Xuewen, a fellow agent, present. But it made him feel very jealous. A lot of words had to be reconsidered. So as not to be caught by the other party. Once again, they have stirred up their own game.

"I believe Brother Peng." Zhang Songling unceremoniously emphasized. Completely dispelled the idea of the other party talking in private.

"That. Then I don't have anything to carry Commissioner Peng on my back." Lieutenant Mu had no choice. I had to rush up." I just heard Brother Zhang say. I have been trained in the 26th Route Army."

"The 1st Battalion and 2nd Company of the Special Service Regiment of the 27th Division of the 26th Route Army." There is nothing that goes unseen about the past experience. Zhang Songling responded frankly.

"I heard. Heard about you. You also served as a lieutenant colonel.!" Lieutenant Mu was overjoyed. Strike while the iron is hot." I heard Camp Commander Zhou mention it. Curious. A young lieutenant colonel like you. I can't find a second one in the whole country."

"Lieutenant." Zhang Songling thought about it. Loud correction." The rank of lieutenant colonel is an oolong. I can't take it seriously."

"Why?" Everything you need is almost at your fingertips. Lieutenant Mu was so nervous that his heart trembled. Regardless of Peng Xuewen, he was watching from the side. Ask out loud.

"I'm seriously injured. Unconscious. was carried home privately by a fellow countryman. Can't find me up there. I thought I had fallen into the hands of the little devil and was killed. He posthumously presented me with the rank of lieutenant colonel." Zhang Songling shrugged his shoulders. Pitfalls are bypassed, to put it mildly.

"This ......" Lieutenant Mu was very dissatisfied with the answer given by Zhang Songling. Moaned for a moment. Keep getting to the bottom of it." It's as simple as that.. Those fellows are too bold. How dare you move you home in front of others. The commander next to you will agree."

"My fellow is here to save my life." Zhang Songling smiled. Respond indifferently." At that time, there was no supply of emergency medicine. Rather than watching me die. Don't leave me to your fellow countrymen to gamble on your luck. Later, the chief who handed me over to my fellow countrymen was also martyred. So when you count the casualties above. I was on the death list. This situation is common after the end of any big campaign. There's no need to make a fuss."

"This ......." Lieutenant Mu couldn't get the answer he wanted. I was so anxious that my heart seemed to be scratching with countless claws. Today, even Zhang Songling's words reveal a little dissatisfaction with his personal situation. He can also add fuel to the fire. Push the opposite direction to your desired position. Who would have thought that Zhang Songling would look down on the things of the year in his heart. Speaking of love, it is not shocking. Those with the surname Mu have lost the space to play on the topic. I had to give up my original plan for the time being. Quickly move on to the next trap." That. Then you later recover from your injuries. Why don't you return to the team immediately? Discouraged. Or is there another reason?"

"The fellow who took me in was killed by a traitor. I want to avenge him. I chased that traitor all the way to the grassland." Zhang Songling smiled. Summarize it in the most concise language." Then I was hunted down by the little devils. Rescued by Redbeard when cornered. The grace of saving lives cannot be repaid. He just threw a red beard."

"Redbeard. You mean **guerrillas.."

"Hmm. The captain is nicknamed Redbeard. Very famous in the steppe." Zhang Songling nodded. Added with a smile. Not only do I admire him. You Battalion Commander Zhou. When it turned out to be him. Always thumbs up too."

"It's a pity." No matter what direction Zhang Songling's words fall in. Lieutenant Mu used all his strength to pull his head into the trap he had prepared in advance." You're all lieutenant colonels. It can be said that the future is immeasurable. Go back to Chongqing and register with the Military Commission. Feel free to put it out. At least a regimental leader. If you're lucky. Even the brigade commander could ......"

"There's nothing to be sorry for." Zhang Songling interrupted loudly. That rank of lieutenant colonel was posthumously gifted. Since I'm alive. You can't take it seriously. Besides, do the math carefully. I've only had more than a year of military experience. Being a platoon commander barely qualified. And then higher. It's just not responsible for the lives of the soldiers below."

"You can't say that." I have never been able to let Zhang Songling be fooled. Lieutenant Mu was so anxious that he wanted to see him. Rip your throat open. Loud rebuttal." The order was placed above to rebuild the 1st Army Corps in the 2nd World War Zone. Your old commander, General Sun Lianzhong, is currently short of experienced officers. You are both familiar with his conducting style. He also has experience in large-scale battles. If go back to help him. It's definitely better than the ones the military council casually stuffed at him. Listen to me. You must not mess with the dirt eight roads again. Those of them. There will be no future."