HCB Chapter 343 Sha Ruijin Officially Takes Office
Chapter 343 Sha Ruijin Officially Takes Office
August 5, early morning.
The sky was turning pale, and the sun in the east was just beginning to show a ray of light.
At the entrance to the village, the flag of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters fluttered gently in the breeze.
Sha Ruijin stood at the entrance of the village. His luggage was simple and practical, packed into a small package and carried on his shoulder.
He was wearing a neat military uniform, a belt around his waist, and a pair of worn military boots, and looked energetic.
The chief stood opposite him.
"Comrade Ruijin, be careful on the road and stay safe."
"Yes, Chief."
Sha Ruijin gave a standard military salute, then mounted his horse and set off with the headquarters guards.
The chief and the chief of staff stood at the entrance of the village and watched Sha Ruijin leave until his figure disappeared.
"Chief, this time our superiors have sent Comrade Sha Ruijin to serve as the chief of staff of the independent column. It seems that our superiors attach great importance to the independent column." The chief of staff said slowly.
The chief nodded and said, "Chief of Staff, the independent column will have a major operation next.
It has not been announced yet, and Comrade Sha Ruijin is here for this matter."
There was a hint of mystery in the chief's words.
A hint of curiosity flashed in the chief of staff's eyes, but he didn't ask too many questions.
He knew that as a soldier, sometimes he needed to wait patiently, and he would naturally know when the time came.
After saying that, the chief turned and walked towards the headquarters, followed closely by the chief of staff.
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Sha Ruijin and his guards shuttled through the winding mountain roads.
Sha Ruijin rode on his horse, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
Although the guard said that the mountainous area was the domain of the Eighth Route Army, his instinct as a soldier still made him remain highly alert.
"My dear little comrade, we are running across the mainland like this, aren't we afraid of the Japanese devils?"
There was a hint of curiosity in Sha Ruijin's voice. He knew that Japanese patrols were common in other bases.
The guard replied confidently while steering his horse: "Commander, the entire mountainous area is now ruled by our Eighth Route Army.
The Japanese dared not leave the city at all, and hid inside the city. They no longer dared to come out easily."
After hearing what the guard said, Sha Ruijin was shocked.
He didn't expect that the anti-Japanese war situation in Shanxi was so good. Compared with the bases in other places, the situation in Shanxi's base could be said to be peaceful.
"This is really amazing," Sha Ruijin exclaimed.
The guard smiled proudly: "Yes, Chief!
All this is thanks to the Independent Column.
Without the several great victories of the Independent Column, the base area would not have been able to enjoy the peaceful days it has today."
The independent column thoroughly inflicted pain and frightened the Japanese, which brought us the current peace.
Sha Ruijin is now very much looking forward to meeting Gaoda. What kind of person is he, who can develop and expand the independent column amidst the heavy encirclement of the Japanese invaders?
"Comrade, how far are we from Lijiazhuang now?" Sha Ruijin asked.
"Commander, at our current speed, it will take another hour and a half to reach Lijiazhuang," the guard replied.
Sha Ruijin nodded and patted the horse's neck to keep the horse at a steady speed.
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An hour later, the sun had risen completely.
The sun shines on the loess road in Lijiazhuang, and the outline of the village gradually becomes clear in the morning light.
At the entrance of the village, Gaoda led all the senior leaders of the independent column and were waiting there.
Qi Tongwei stood aside and said excitedly: "Commander, I didn't expect that the superiors would send Comrade Sha Ruijin here. He is a real senior staff commander."
Gaoda turned to look at Qi Tongwei and asked curiously: "Political Commissar, tell me about the experience of the Chief of Staff."
Qi Tongwei quickly told Gaoda about Sha Ruijin's glorious deeds, each of which was extremely impressive.
He recounted Sha Ruijin's heroic performance and outstanding command in various battles.
How to turn the tide when the enemy is strong and we are weak, how to defeat the enemy with the few, and create one battlefield miracle after another.
Gaoda and the surrounding officers were shocked after hearing Qi Tongwei's narration.
"Oh my goodness!
Political Commissar, it seems that our superiors have sent us a great god, this is really great."
Gundam was in a very happy mood. The more powerful Sha Ruijin was, the better it would be for the independent column.
He knew that with the joining of Sha Ruijin, the combat effectiveness of the independent column would be greatly enhanced.
Suddenly, the soldier standing on the high ground shouted: "Commander, people are coming, I see a team on horseback."
Gundam said quickly: "Everyone, please get ready.
The Chief of Staff has arrived. We should welcome him with the best spirit and attitude. "
Everyone present quickly stood up straight, their eyes all looking towards the distance of the road, ready to welcome Sha Ruijin.
They knew that the new chief of staff would bring them new tactics and strategies and lead them to more victories.
Soon.
As the sound of horse hooves approached, Sha Ruijin and his group appeared at the entrance of Lijiazhuang village.
Gaoda stood at the entrance of the village and immediately recognized Sha Ruijin on the horse. His appearance was exactly the same as in the TV series.
After Sha Ruijin stopped his horse, he quickly turned over and dismounted with clean and neat movements.
Gao Da and Qi Tongwei immediately stepped forward:
"Welcome Comrade Sha Ruijin to the Independent Column. I am the column commander Gao Da."
Gundam said, holding out his hand.
Sha Ruijin was stunned when he saw the young Gundam in front of him. He didn't expect Gundam to be so young.
Too young!
He was secretly surprised.
But soon, Sha Ruijin came to his senses and quickly shook Gaoda's hand: "Hello, Commander Gao!
I am Sha Ruijin, and I am very happy to be able to join the Independent Column. "
"Haha, Chief of Staff, I've been looking forward to seeing you here for so long."
Gaoda said excitedly that his enthusiasm made Sha Ruijin feel a sense of warmth and belonging.
Afterwards, Gaoda took Sha Ruijin to introduce the leading cadres of the independent column one by one.
After the welcoming ceremony, Gaoda, Qi Tongwei and Sha Ruijin walked towards the command center.
After entering the village, Sha Ruijin was even more shocked by the scene in Lijiazhuang.
In stark contrast to what he had seen in other bases, everything here seemed orderly and full of vitality.
When he was on the outskirts of Lijiazhuang, he had already seen a large number of factories and factory buildings. These industrial facilities were particularly valuable during wartime.
The base of the independent column is more full of vitality and vigor, and the soldiers all look rosy-cheeked and strong, which means that the supply of materials in the base of the independent column is very sufficient.
As Sha Ruijin walked and observed, he noticed the situation on the training ground.
A large number of soldiers are undergoing combat training and high-intensity physical training. This level of training intensity is rarely seen in other Eighth Route Army teams.
He saw that the soldiers' movements were standard and full of strength, which showed the training level and combat readiness of the independent column.
What surprised Sha Ruijin even more was that there were dozens of large-caliber cannons placed on the training ground, which was unimaginable in other bases.