Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 290 Reunion at Wolong

Another half month passed, and spring plowing was basically over. The entire Wolong Mountain area returned to its former tranquility.

May arrived just like that, and the warm spring breeze completely drove away the lingering winter chill.

On a certain day at the beginning of the month, Tang Weiguo once again summoned officers from various places to the Wolong Mountain military camp for the first important meeting after the Lunar New Year.

"Xiao Hu, over here, over here." Niu Dali greeted Tang Xiao Hu as soon as he saw him sitting in the roadside pavilion.

Tang Xiaohu walked over when he saw this.

"Hey Dali, it's been so long since we last met after the New Year, you look like you've gained weight. Looks like love can really make life more comfortable," Tang Xiaohu teased Niu Dali as soon as he came up.

"No, no," Niu Dali said, blushing.

Since he and Long Wenying confessed their feelings during the Chinese New Year, their relationship has heated up rapidly, and all that's left is to discuss their marriage.

Of course, news of Niu Dali's affair quickly reached the ears of Tang Xiaohu and the others. They seized the opportunity to tease Niu Dali.

"Hey Dali, don't be shy. Try to marry Principal Long this year, and have two more kids next year. Then our Independent Brigade will have a successor," Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Well, Wenying and I discussed it, and we'll talk about marriage after the war is over. Right now, everyone's focus is on fighting the Japanese," Niu Dali said in a simple and honest way.

“I said, Lao Niu, as the saying goes, men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. You two are of suitable age and it’s time to get married.”

"Besides, who says you can't fight the Japanese when you're married!"

"Hehe, but the brigade commander isn't married yet, so I, Old Niu, am not in a hurry." Niu Dali scratched his head.

"What a stubborn mule, I'm not saying anything more." Tang Xiaohu rolled his eyes at Niu Dali.

"Hey Lao Niu, the meeting is really well-attended, almost everyone's here. It looks like the meeting will most likely be about military reform," Tang Xiaohu said.

“Yes, the news about the military reform has been circulating for half a month, and it seems it has finally been implemented,” Niu Dali said.

“Xiao Hu, there’s a rumor going around that your regiment is going to be reorganized into a brigade, so I’ll have to call you brigade commander from now on,” Niu Dali said to Tang Xiao Hu with a smile.

"Don't listen to their nonsense, it's not even close to happening yet."

"However, the addition of brigade-level combat units is a necessary change. Currently, our independent brigade has more than 2 personnel, and the current troop structure does not meet the requirements for large-scale operations."

"I guess several units should be merged to form a brigade-level combat unit," Tang Xiaohu said.

"Since you've said that, I guess our brigade will really make that change."

"My goodness, Little Tiger, the brigade commander is about to become a division commander?" Niu Dali exclaimed.

"That's right, but we still publicly declare him as the brigade commander, since some guys don't want our independent brigade to grow too big."

"Hmph, these guys are useless in battle, but they're quite good at being jealous," Niu Dali said contemptuously.

"As long as we don't actually suffer any losses, why do we need so many empty titles? Besides, it's more deceptive to the enemy to announce that we're a brigade."

"If the enemy really treats us as a brigade, they will definitely learn a lesson they'll never forget," Tang Xiaohu said with a smile.

"Xiao Hu, what you say is true. This is exactly what the brigade commander meant by showing weakness to the enemy."

"Alright, it's time. Dazhuang and the others are waiting. It's been a long time since we've seen each other, so let's take this opportunity to get together," Tang Xiaohu said, glancing at his watch.

"I was so engrossed in chatting that I forgot about this. Let's go, let's hurry up!" Niu Dali jumped up, grabbed Tang Xiaohu's hand, and ran towards the cafeteria.

"The cafeteria has prepared a sumptuous meal today."