Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 257 The Exercise Ends

After the exercise, the two participating troops assembled at the foot of the mountain. Tang Xiaohu and Zhou Zhengbiao shook hands.

"Commander Tang, your tactic of feinting was brilliant; I almost fell for it," Zhou Zheng-biao praised.

"It's a pity I still didn't do it well, and you guys found out," Tang Xiaohu said with a regretful expression.

"By the way, Battalion Commander Zhou, I'm a little curious, how did you find out? Logically speaking, our disguise shouldn't have been discovered so easily," Tang Xiaohu asked疑惑地.

"Commander Tang has two main points. First, I have already ordered all troops to support the assault force, and now a platoon of troops has suddenly appeared on the mountain, which is very strange in itself."

“Even if the Second Battalion sends troops up here, they will send a messenger to inform me. It’s impossible for them to go up the mountain without a reason.”

"And another point?" Tang Xiaohu then asked.

“It’s your marching formation; you will maintain the offensive formation style of your Independent Brigade,” Zhou Zheng-biao continued to explain.

"That's not right. Your Independent Regiment also adopted our attack formation, so they should be similar," Tang Xiaohu continued to ask.

“Commander Tang, there’s something you might have overlooked: our formations aren’t as precise as yours.” Zhou Zheng-biao said, and Tang Xiao-hu looked like he suddenly realized something.

"So that's it."

"However, to be fair, the soldiers in your unit are all real men. You're almost all wiped out, and not a single one of you has retreated. Especially you, Battalion Commander Zhou."

"I thought we were going to win, but I didn't expect you to pull off such a big move from the command post. I admire your courage and determination."

"I never understood you Eighth Route Army before. Your equipment was poor and your soldiers were of low quality, but you were still able to win battles against the Japanese."

"Now I finally understand."

"It's thanks to your iron will and your determination to fight the Japanese to the end!" Tang Xiaohu said with a look of respect.

“Commander Tang, if you were in his shoes, you would make the same choice.” Zhou Zheng Biao looked directly at Tang Xiao Hu.

Tang Xiaohu didn't speak, he just nodded.

In Tang Xiaohu's view, their Independent Brigade had the same determination as them, which was why their Independent Brigade won battle after battle against the Japanese.

"brigadier."

"Captain."

Upon seeing Tang Weiguo and Li Yunfei approaching together, Tang Xiaohu and Zhou Zhengbiao immediately straightened their posture, raised their heads high, and shouted at the two.

"Soldiers of the Independent Brigade, you have all worked hard. This exercise was a great success. Everyone performed exceptionally well in this battle!"

"What does this show? It shows that our three-month basic training program has been a great success."

"Your performance today has put my mind at ease. With you all here, we will have even more confidence in the future!"

"Don't worry, Brigade Commander, we will definitely fight the Japanese devils to the bitter end!" Tang Xiaohu shouted.

"Fight the Japanese devils to the bitter end!" the soldiers of the Independent Brigade shouted loudly under the leadership of Tang Xiaohu.

After the soldiers stopped, Tang Weiguo continued.

"The soldiers of the Independent Regiment also performed exceptionally well, especially Battalion Commander Zhou Zhengbiao, who greatly impressed Tang Weiguo."

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"Today, on behalf of the soldiers of the Independent Brigade, I would like to learn from you!"

"Learn from the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment!"

"Learn from the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment!"

"Brothers of the Independent Brigade, you're too kind. It should be our Independent Regiment that learns from you and your combat capabilities."

"I am very satisfied with everyone's combat skills and fighting spirit during this exercise."

"With you all here, I believe that in the not-too-distant future, we will definitely be able to drive the Japanese devils out of China!" Li Yunfei said with unwavering conviction.

"Good! Commander Li is right." Tang Weiguo led the applause for Li Yunfei.

"Now that the exercise is over, let's celebrate tonight! I've already instructed the mess halls to prepare dinner at the barracks, so everyone can eat and drink to their heart's content!"

"Awooo!" The soldiers cheered.

"Let's go, Commander Li, we're going to have a good drink tonight."

"When it comes to drinking capacity, Old Li has never been afraid of anyone!"

"Brother Tang, let's drink until we drop tonight!"

"it is good!"