The Iron-Blooded Army of Beacon Fire

Chapter 156 Meeting the old company commander again

The next day, He Wei took the drawings of combat equipment he designed and took Tao Heiwa out of the Central Military Academy. The two of them walked to the most prosperous area in the city and began to look for merchants who could customize combat equipment.

The tactical vest designed by He Wei is considered a very advanced product in this era, but its process requirements and materials are not high. It can only use the canvas material of current general military equipment.

The key is to find a merchant who can produce large quantities and quickly as soon as possible. Forget about the uniform factories affiliated to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs. All they accept are orders from the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs. Now that the war is going on across the country, orders for various military uniforms, regular uniforms, and combat equipment have already been placed. The production lines of various quilt factories are crowded. It is probably impossible for He Wei's small order to be accepted. The only way is to find private manufacturers in the city to order it.

It just so happened that the money allocated by the Ministry of Military Affairs was received yesterday, including two and a half months' military pay for an infantry battalion, a reward for the officers and soldiers of the Sixth Company, and a special fund for He Wei to form a special agent battalion. Now He Wei can be regarded as a wealthy man, with a lot of money in his pocket. The money distributed is all legal currency. The purchasing power of legal currency is still very strong in this year. The special funds on hand are more than enough to buy new tactical vests for all the officers and soldiers of the battalion. .

"Baozi, Baozi, hot buns!"

"Chaos, chaos, freshly cooked chaos!"

The central area of ​​Nanjing is still bustling with activity. Although the Japanese naval aviation is increasing its air raids on Nanjing every day, and the city is often bombed by enemy forces inside and outside the city, the ordinary people in Nanjing still maintain their pace of life optimistically. Just living as usual, even mentally happier than before the war broke out.

The common people do not know the specific battle situation on the front line, as well as the strategic and tactical situation and changes. It is impossible and they do not want to know. These common people are using their simplest values ​​to understand this war. They only know that the country is This time it was serious. Troops from all over the country were rushing to the Songhu area. Newspapers were filled with news of great victories and heroic battle feats every day.

They only know that their country's air force continues to severely damage Japanese aircraft over Nanjing. Everything is so beautiful. In the eyes of the people, their country's victory is just around the corner. The day when the Chinese people can be proud and proud is coming soon, but why However, Wei knew that in a few months, this place would become a purgatory. Walking through the crowd and walking in the bustling market, He Wei could not feel even the slightest bit of beauty in this world, only sadness, darkness and a trace of Si's fear, he was a mercenary in his previous life, and his job was to lick blood with the tip of a knife. He is not afraid of death.

But as he walked on the street, all kinds of negative emotions and fears filled his heart. This emotion was not the fear of death, but came from the most primitive rejection of the destruction of civilization and crazy bloodthirsty killings. , how many people on the streets could survive that disaster safely?I'm afraid there is no one out of five, one out of ten or even more.

As for He Wei, the physical body that he traveled through time, if he had not been possessed by another person, He Wei did not know what his original ending would have been in history, but what He Wei can be sure of is that there would be a great probability of ending up with him. As a grassroots officer in the field force, he died in battle in northern Shanxi or Shanxi. Like countless brothers, he shed blood on the battlefield and died in a foreign land, never to return to his hometown in Northeast China.

Tao Heiwa, the little messenger next to He Wei, was very excited. For this rural child who had been digging in the soil for food since he was a child, everything here was so fresh. Maybe he saw something strange about He Wei. Tao Heiwa The baby asked He Wei with concern: "Platoon leader, what's wrong with you?"

After experiencing life and death disasters one after another, Tao Heiwa, like many brothers in the platoon of the old Sixth Company, still used to call He Wei, an old officer who had been promoted to major battalion commander, as platoon leader.

He Wei touched Tao Heiwa's head and put away his uneasiness.

"You kid, don't just watch the fun. Have you remembered what I just taught you?"

Tao Heiwa nodded: "I remember everything."

It's true that He Wei doesn't have a lot of money in his hands now, but he won't be stupid enough to throw money around. The same goes for customizing a new tactical vest this time. Although he has sufficient funds, he still wants to spend every penny less. , He did this not because he wanted to enrich his own pockets like some officers, but because he was planning for the long-term for his small army.

Although He Wei is very famous now, his spy battalion is essentially a small and independent unit that is dispensable. In the battle of Nanjing, his brothers must have suffered many casualties. When the battle is over, the injured Soldiers need to recuperate from their injuries, and those who die must find ways to provide pensions.

He Wei simply did not dare to leave all these matters to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs, which was supposed to be responsible for these affairs. Now the army across the country has suffered heavy casualties. Many soldiers, not to mention pensions, have no one to bury them after they die. Even many members of the Central Army The veteran field troops are all like this.

Although the Military and Administrative Department has tried its best, many officers and soldiers are indeed still in a miserable state with no one to treat them when they are sick, no one to carry them when they are injured, and no one to bury their dead. For the sake of his subordinates, He Wei must save himself. For every penny in his hand, of course, he also has longer-term considerations. He hopes that he can lead more soldiers and control more troops. As long as he is a soldier, he will spend a lot of money. If he has money in his hand, It is also the basis for him to master more troops in the future.

So, in order to spend less money, He Wei planned a double act. After all, he is now a famous Anti-Japanese War hero. He has already felt the popularity in the past few days since he came to Nanjing. Since he has such a big reputation, wouldn't it be a waste if he doesn't use it? He Wei's method is that if a merchant is willing to take over his business and recognizes himself, he will say good things and use his reputation to sell poorly and keep the price down.

If the other party is deaf to what is happening outside the window and does not know He Wei, then it is up to Tao Heiwa to say something to remind the other party that the person he is discussing business with is an Anti-Japanese War hero. When the time comes, he can tell the other party more about He Wei. If Wei's heroic deeds suppressed national justice, the price would be somewhat cheaper.

In order to save this little money, He Wei was afraid that this little kid Tao Heiwa wouldn't be able to act according to the circumstances and speak and cooperate. When the time comes, one person setting up the stage and two people singing will become a one-man show for He Wei. This is absolutely terrible. No, so He Wei designed some lines in advance and asked Tao Heiwa to remember them and act according to his own eyes.

As the two were walking, they saw a large cloth shop. When they walked in and asked, the boss was a Cantonese who was very good at business. The business was very large, and he was making all kinds of cloth raw materials, finished clothes, and shoes. It’s true that they didn’t know He Wei, but He Wei’s preparations were in vain this time. After the boss knew He Wei’s request, he looked at the drawings He Wei brought and patted his chest to express that he had accepted the business, and for the sake of To express support for the great cause of the War of Resistance, these tactical vests were only charged at cost price. He Wei was moved and couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. It seemed that he was still trying to judge a gentleman with a villain's heart.

The patriotic enthusiasm of people from all walks of life in China in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War cannot be overstated by the word "outbreak". Obviously, He Wei also underestimated this.

The problem of the tactical vest has been solved. He Wei plans to take Tao Heiwa to the tooth festival. There are so many delicious food in Nanjing. Although He Wei has studied at the Central Military Academy for three years, he has never tasted a few. , when he was in the military academy, his monthly military salary was enough, but the military academy was too strict and the training was too tiring, and the food at the military academy was also very good, so He Wei didn't eat out very much. Now he is in high spirits during happy events. , easily solved the problem of tactical vests, and these tactical vests were purchased at cost price, so naturally they have to eat something good.

They found a roast duck restaurant that was doing well. They smelled the aroma of roast duck and walked into the roast duck restaurant. As soon as they entered the door, they were immediately greeted by a store clerk wearing a small round hat and holding a towel in his hand with a big smile on his face.

The diners who were feasting on the tables in the store with their mouths full of oil saw two soldiers entering the store, and they all looked at them with admiration and respect. With the rise of the Anti-Japanese War, the status of soldiers has also risen. He Wei Both Tao Heiwa and Tao Heiwa were wearing brand new military uniforms and looked very good.

Especially He Wei, who was wearing a woolen officer uniform, with the major's insignia shining brightly on his collar, and the Zhongzheng Sword, also known as the Huangpu Sword, issued when he graduated from the Central Military Academy on his armed belt.

This is not He Wei's Shaobao dressing up, but the current mandatory regulations of the Army. According to the Army's Regular Uniform Regulations promulgated in [-], officers must wear a dagger when wearing regular uniforms. If he does not wear this dagger, he will Even if you violate the officer's dress code, theoretically, if you encounter the military police patrolling the streets, you will be taken away and punished.

The Zhongzheng Sword is a thing that looks good in appearance but has no actual combat value. If it were not for the regulations, He Wei would rather bring a rifle bayonet than this thing. However, at this time, the uniform with the Zhongzheng Sword is indeed a good choice for He Wei. Wei's appearance has improved a bit.

Tao Heiwa is not bad either. After experiencing the baptism of the battlefield, his temperament has also changed a lot. The two stood side by side. The diners looked at them and praised them secretly. Some of the sharp-eyed people even saw that the two of them had just returned from the battlefield. Not long after they withdrew from the battlefield, everyone gave He Wei and Tao Heiwa a thumbs up, and He Wei returned the military salute one by one. "Two military masters, are these you?"

The waiter asked with a smile.

He Wei nodded and said: "It's just the two of us. You can find a good seat. You can serve us delicious food and drinks. It's best to have a private room."

But the waiter showed a troubled look, and bent down and said humbly: "Sir, Master, there really isn't a private room right now. How about I find you a good seat instead of the private room?"

Just as He Wei was about to speak, he saw a drunk man standing up staggeringly, pointing at the waiter and yelling: "Little Chi, are you blind? This is a soldier. This is a soldier. Yes, it is with Japan." People who have fought in wars don't even get a private room. I think you, a little red guy, are a traitor. You should not only be given a private room, but also a private room."

He Wei didn't say anything, but a drunkard fought against the two of them. He Wei was also dumbfounded. Today he did feel the respect of many people for the soldiers and their love for the country, but this motherfucker, this motherfucker also That's too much respect.

He Wei waved his hand and was about to tell the waiter that it was okay, but it turned out that there was a leader who could lead a dozen or so hecklers, and a bunch of people followed to join in the fun. Some of them had good intentions, respected the soldiers, and wanted He Wei and the others to Sitting in the private room, some people just followed the fuss.

There were some who wanted to cause more trouble and take advantage of the opportunity to escape the order. For a moment, a group of people focused all their firepower on the waiter. The waiter could neither enter nor retreat. He stood there with an awkward look on his face. Suddenly, he looked like He remembered something and said to He Wei apologetically.

"Sir, there is also a table of military masters in the private room upstairs. How about you forgive yourself and join them?"

How could He Wei easily embarrass a hawker and agree to his arrangement? The hawker walked upstairs under the scolding of everyone as if he had received an amnesty, and then came back quickly.

"Sir, the military masters upstairs agreed. They said they are all soldiers. Let's eat and drink together, and we can make some friends."

Yes, they are all soldiers. They usually eat from a big pot. Now it is good to eat and drink together. He Wei took Tao Heiwa upstairs and entered the elegant room. This private room was indeed very large, with a large round table surrounding it. There were actually more than a dozen officers, and it looked like they had just started eating.

The wine on the table had not yet been opened. The leader seemed to be a captain. Seeing He Wei coming in, he also stood up and was about to say hello. When He Wei and the captain met their eyes, both of them were dumbfounded because this captain The captain was none other than He Wei's old commander, Fu Chen, the former commander of the sixth company.

"Company, company commander?"

He Wei said in surprise.

Fu Chen was shocked at first, and then looked at He Wei with a complicated look, including happiness, relief, and, of course, a hint of loneliness.

Then, Fu Chen came up and gave He Wei a bear hug.

"You can do it, kid. All your deeds have been published in the newspapers. I have read them all. You fought beautifully and fought well."

Fu Chen said excitedly.

Hearing that Fu Chen said it was He Wei, the officers were also stunned. Who knew the platoon leader He who was driving back to the enemy tank alone now? When they heard that the major in front of them was the murderer He Wei, these The officers couldn't sit still anymore, and they all came together to say a few words and shake hands with He Wei. Although they didn't know him, they didn't reach out to hit the smiling man. Moreover, looking at the military ranks, most of them were low-ranking officers such as second lieutenant, lieutenant, and warrant officer. , He Wei also shook hands and said hello one by one.

"Okay, you're already a major."

Fu Chen asked everyone to sit down, looked at He Wei's major rank, and kept praising him. After saying that, he patted Tao Heiwa's head again, and saw that his platoon leader and the little messenger had experienced a He was facing a life and death crisis, and his heart was full of mixed feelings.

"The little brat is doing well following your platoon leader."

Tao Heiwa was also quite excited when she saw the old company commander. She looked at Fu Chen in disbelief and said, "Company commander, what's wrong with you, company commander?"

He Wei was also quite puzzled as to why Fu Chen was in Nanjing. Soon, Fu Chen answered this question for He Wei and Tao Heiwa. It turned out that after Fu Chen was injured by Huang Yan that day, he was seriously injured and was sent to the field hospital. It couldn't be treated at all, so he was sent to Taiyuan. However, many hospitals in Taiyuan had moved out in advance, and they had little experience in treating gunshot wounds.

So after giving Fu Chen simple treatment, he sent someone to take Fu Chen to Nanjing on a passenger plane. Finally, Nanjing Central Hospital rescued Fu Chen. Of course, according to Fu Chen himself, he looked injured. It was so heavy that it actually didn't hurt any vital parts, otherwise it would have been jolted to death on the plane.

"He Wei, why are you here in Nanjing? How are the brothers in our company? Where are Fang Jing and Hu Zhaowu?"

After telling He Wei the whole story of his coming to Nanjing, Fu Chen was also curious about why He Wei appeared in Nanjing.

"I won a regiment flag and achieved some results. The Ministry of Military Affairs asked me to come to Nanjing to award me with honors, and also asked me to tell the troops about some combat experience in the northern battlefield. Minister He just met a few days ago. I was given a strengthened infantry battalion, and I was assigned to the Military Police Headquarters to be responsible for urban defense and espionage tasks. I just received the equipment and the soldiers have not been replenished."

Hearing that He Wei was about to be awarded a medal and had been received by Minister He, Fu Chen and the officers around him showed envy. However, Fu Chen's eyes showed more loneliness. He Wei was not a person who could not see the color. He also felt Fu Chen's emotional changes and asked tentatively: "Company commander, how are you doing now?"

(End of this chapter)