120: Chapter 120 The delegation arrives in He County!

"Japanese women?"

Shen Wang looked at Li Yunlong. What was this blockhead trying to say?

Could it be...

Sure enough, he heard Li Yunlong continue, "It seems they're nurses or something... You've been running back and forth, your contributions are the greatest, and you've worked the hardest... How about I have someone pick out two clean ones and send them to your room tonight?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere, which had just been lively and full of laughter, instantly stiffened.

Brigade Commander's brow immediately furrowed into a knot, his face darkened, and his right hand almost subconsciously reached for the duty belt at his waist.

But he glanced at Shen Wang beside him, his movement paused, and he slowly placed his hand back on the table.

Shen Wang was left speechless by Li Yunlong's sudden "kindness."

He certainly knew that Li Yunlong was just acting like a hooligan and joking, but this topic was truly outrageous.

"Commander Li, please don't tease me! If you have that kind of time, it would be more practical for me to think about what new equipment you can get for us next time."

Shen Wang politely declined Li Yunlong's 'kindness.'

It wasn't that his moral standards were particularly high; it was mainly because he had seen those captured Japanese women.

How should he put it, they weren't much better looking than Sister Feng!

If they really were sent over, it's hard to say who would be taking advantage of whom; he'd probably have nightmares all night.

When Brigade Commander heard Shen Wang's refusal, his tense expression softened slightly.

At the same time, his estimation of this young yet steady "Mr. Shen," who had achieved immense merits yet showed no arrogance, rose by another three points in his heart.

This was what someone capable of accomplishing great things should look like!

However, for that rascal Li Yunlong, the necessary "education" could not be skipped!

Brigade Commander stood up abruptly and snatched the leather duty belt from his waist, his movements fast enough to whistle through the air.

"Li Yunlong! You son of a bitch! You've had a few drinks and now you're spouting nonsense! What kind of outrageous things are you daring to say?"

"I think your skin is itching again! Have you forgotten what the Three Main Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention are written like? Huh?"

Before the words had even faded, the duty belt was already lashing out toward Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong reacted quickly, letting out an "Ouch," and holding his bowl, he hid behind Ding Wei, begging for mercy repeatedly:

"Brigade Commander! Brigade Commander! I was wrong! I was wrong! I'm just joking! Purely joking!"

"Am I the kind of person who makes low-level mistakes? Coming from our old unit, discipline is engraved in my bones!"

"I was just happy today and having a bit of fun with Mr. Shen! I really didn't mean it! Ouch... easy there..."

Ding Wei and Kong Jie pretended to hold him back while suppressing their laughter and teasing, "Old Li, your mouth really needs the Brigade Commander to tighten it up!"

"Exactly, Mr. Shen is our honored guest, what are you spouting off about? You deserve the beating!"

For a moment, the command post was in chaos.

Brigade Commander chased Li Yunlong to whip him, Li Yunlong covered his head and dodged around the table, Ding Wei and Kong Jie "broke up the fight" from the side, and Zhao Gang wanted to pull them apart but couldn't help laughing.

Watching this scene, full of life yet clearly disciplined, Shen Wang also smiled.

After whipping him for a while, Brigade Commander finally stopped, panting, and pointed at Li Yunlong's nose, scolding:

"If you can't control that broken mouth of yours again, next time it won't be the belt, I'll shoot you directly! Do you hear me?"

"I hear you, I hear you! I guarantee I won't do it again!" Li Yunlong rubbed his arm, grimacing.

After this commotion, the drunkenness completely dissipated, but the atmosphere became even more relaxed and harmonious.

Everyone sat back down, but they didn't drink any more alcohol.

Everyone knew in their hearts that although the battle had been won, it was far from time to rest easy.

There were still scattered enemies outside, and if there was an emergency, they couldn't afford to be slow to react.

The time that followed was spent mostly on laughter and chatting about interesting events during the battle.

Their tense nerves slowly relaxed amidst the alcohol and the joy of victory.

Talking about the battle during the day, the pathetic sight of the Japanese being blown to pieces, and the tanks chasing the Puppet Army, making them cry for their parents during the pursuit, the whole room was filled with hearty laughter.

It wasn't until the second half of the night that everyone dispersed!

...

The next day.

Brigade Commander and the others received an urgent notice that the headquarters had actually sent a delegation!

They had traveled through the night and were already outside the city!

Everyone hurriedly went out of the city to welcome them.

When they saw who had arrived, even fierce generals like Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie, who feared nothing in heaven or earth, couldn't help but secretly gasp.

The Deputy Director, the Chief of Staff, the Division Commander...

These few figures, who usually devised strategies at headquarters and could make the entire army tremble with just a stomp of their feet, had now actually all come in person to the front line at He County!

Brigade Commander's expression remained normal; he walked up quickly, saluted, and said in a booming voice, "You leaders have worked hard on the journey! Why did you come so quickly? You didn't even give us a heads-up so we could arrange a welcome."

"The situation was urgent and required expedient action, and the results of the battle were astonishing. We old guys couldn't sit still, so we rushed over overnight."

The Deputy Director and the others returned the salute with smiles, their gazes sweeping over the people behind Brigade Commander.

But immediately after, the expressions of the Chief of Staff and the Division Commander turned cold instantly!

They instantly caught the faint scent of alcohol on Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and the others.

Looking closely, the guys had bloodshot eyes, and although they were trying their best to stand straight, their state was clearly that of someone just waking up from a hangover and forcing themselves to stay alert.

"Attention!" the Chief of Staff gave a low shout, stern without needing to be angry.

Li Yunlong and the others reflexively stood straight with a "snap," and even Brigade Commander subconsciously adjusted his posture.

"Look at what you look like!" The old Division Commander's voice was not loud, but every word carried weight.

"Reeking of alcohol, lacking focus! You just won a battle yesterday, and today you can slack off?"

"The Japanese were beaten back, not wiped out!"

"If they were to launch a counterattack at night, or if there were enemy agents lurking, with you in this state, how could you command the troops? How could you defend He County, and protect Mr. Shen and those precious pieces of equipment?"

The Chief of Staff continued to reprimand, "How did you learn the Three Main Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention? It's understandable to celebrate after a victory, but there must be a limit!"

"You are commanders, you are the ones leading the troops, and the entire army is watching you! Do I need to explain the principle that arrogant troops will be defeated to you over and over again?"

Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie were scolded so badly they didn't dare to lift their heads. Their faces turned red and then white, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly, looking just like elementary school students caught doing something wrong by their teacher.

Even Zhao Gang lowered his head in shame.

Brigade Commander's lips moved, wanting to explain a few words, but seeing the serious expressions of the two leaders, he swallowed his words back.

Just as the atmosphere was stiff and Li Yunlong and the others were suffering in their hearts, the Deputy Director on the side suddenly smiled lightly.

"Alright, alright, old friends, calm down! I think this scent of alcohol on them probably has 'other hidden reasons'."

He turned to Li Yunlong and asked with a bit of teasing, "Li Yunlong, tell the truth, did you drag Mr. Shen to 'celebrate' again last night?"

Li Yunlong, as if receiving a pardon, hurriedly nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "Yes, yes, yes! You are wise, Deputy Director! We... we were mainly accompanying Mr. Shen!"

"Mr. Shen has worked hard and achieved great merits, so we just... just showed a little respect! But we definitely didn't drink much! Just a little bit!"

Ding Wei and Kong Jie also hurriedly echoed him, casting looks of immense gratitude toward the Deputy Director—the old leader still understood the situation of his subordinates!

When the Chief of Staff and the Division Commander heard it was "accompanying Mr. Shen," the stern expressions on their faces immediately softened significantly.

Shen Wang's status was too special, and his contributions were too great. If he wanted to drink a little to relax, it seemed... reasonable for Brigade Commander, Li Yunlong, and the others to accompany him.