Chapter 2722
It really is Li Yunlong
Chapter 2722 It really is Li Yunlong
Upon leaving the house, Yang Xiaotao went straight to Lao Hong's office.
Inside the house, Lao Hong was discussing matters with Liu Huaimin when they saw Yang Xiaotao storm in. Both of them looked up, their faces showing surprise.
Who has offended him this time?
The two men exchanged a glance, and then Old Hong spoke up, asking, "What happened?"
"Who said you're not working?"
Yang Xiaotao was taken aback, then snorted coldly, "Who dares to say I don't work?"
Liu Huaimin shook his head, "Yes, no one dares to say you're working hard. We rely entirely on our own initiative, right?"
Yang Xiaotao was speechless. "I'm the most self-disciplined person."
After saying that, she sat down to the side, picked up the glass on the table and poured herself a glass of water. She had been so angry and hadn't even had a chance to drink water yet.
"Old Liang and his group got detained because of something."
As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Lao Hong and the other man's expressions changed, and Liu Huaimin even stood up from his seat, "Deducted?"
"Who did it?"
Old Hong also looked serious. This was the security department of the Ninth Division. Who had such audacity?
Or rather, is it that the higher-ups are about to take action?
In an instant, Lao Hong realized the seriousness of the problem and quickly looked at Yang Xiaotao, "What exactly happened?"
Liu Huaimin also stepped forward excitedly.
Even in the worst-case scenario, their nine departments are not made of clay.
Yang Xiaotao put down his cup and then snorted coldly, "On his way back, Lao Liang was summoned by one of his old regimental commanders. He just called me, and his words implied that he was interested in our equipment."
"You guys don't know, this old Li's regimental commander has a really thick skin. He actually tried to claim kinship with me. I think he has ulterior motives."
Yang Xiaotao cleared his throat and then continued talking without stopping.
But the more Yang Xiaotao talked, the more Lao Hong smiled.
Liu Huaimin, however, was still wondering who was behind this mess.
Just as Yang Xiaotao was speaking, he saw that Lao Hong seemed indifferent, so he quickly asked, "Lao Hong, who is this shameless Lao Li?"
"They dare to smear our Ninth Division's stuff, do they really think we're easy to bully?"
Old Hong, however, remained calmly seated in his chair and chuckled, "This Old Li, he came to headquarters with Old Zhang last time."
“I even served him in the cafeteria.”
"What?"
Yang Xiaotao stepped forward and said, "You ate our food and drank our wine, and now you want to cheat us?"
"That bastard."
Old Hong waved his hand, "Old Li is a decent guy."
"He and I were both in the Fourth Front Army, so we're old comrades-in-arms, but things went up and down later on."
As Lao Hong explained, Liu Huaimin sat down again, realizing that he might have been overthinking things.
Yang Xiaotao listened attentively, calming down and carefully considering the matter.
First of all, Yang Xiaotao knew Liang Zuoxin; he wasn't the kind of person who was afraid of trouble.
He valued honor more than his own life.
If he were truly coerced, Lao Liang would definitely do something that would result in a fight to the death.
Secondly, the people in the rapid reaction squadron are not all fools; they are not people who cannot distinguish right from wrong.
If someone were to forcibly recruit them, I dare not say more, but at least half of them would stand up and resist.
There's nothing else to it, the Ninth Department offers such good benefits.
Supporting just one of them could support ten workers.
Moreover, the Ninth Division has always been at the forefront of the revolution, paving the way for revolutionary construction.
As long as the Ninth Division doesn't make any mistakes, they have no reason to give up such a good and righteous job.
Therefore, this matter is not as I thought, or at least it's not as bad as I imagined.
After much deliberation, Yang Xiaotao decided to get to know this shameless old Li better.
"Old Li, don't let his unserious nature and sometimes loud and boisterous manner fool you. He's about to retire, but the old man is still very upright at heart."
Old Hong first shared his impressions of Old Li, and then described Old Li's situation.
"In earlier years, with the support of the Alliance, we established the Marine Corps to safeguard our maritime borders."
"But later, for various reasons, it was disbanded, and the personnel were transferred to the coastal defense forces!"
"Back then, Lao Li was one of the organizers of this Marine Corps unit. He was laid off, and he was heartbroken."
"Over the years, I've been hoping to rebuild the team in Ander, but given the current situation, it seems unlikely."
Yang Xiaotao took out cigarettes and handed them to the two men, then asked in confusion, "Then he should be working on the Marines, why is he looking for us?"
Old Hong took out a lighter and lit Liu Huaimin's cigarette, then laughed and said, "Now we have to talk about this guy's 'great achievements'."
"Back in the Northwest, this guy organized a 'commando team' and personally served as the leader of the commando team, doing things like raiding the rear and striking the enemy's stronghold."
"Later, he got addicted to doing this kind of thing, and during the War of Resistance Against Japan, he went even further, taking his commando team out to loot every few days. At that time, there were no radios at the lower levels, the higher-ups didn't know, and the middle-level leaders couldn't do anything about it. Basically, he was left to his own devices."
"But the Japanese aren't warlords. These guys gradually figured out Lao Li's habits and strengthened the defenses in the rear. Lao Li suffered a few losses, but this time things calmed down."
"But when the Liberation War came, Lao Li felt he could do it again, so he left the headquarters and went to the front to lead a commando team."
"When the commander found out about this, he directly satisfied his interest and promoted him to assault captain."
"But this guy not only wasn't uncomfortable, he was also very happy and said that now he could finally show his skills."
"In the end, even the commander was completely at a loss because of this guy."
Old Hong laughed as he spoke, leaving Yang Xiaotao speechless.
What is this?
Did I run into a special operations team enthusiast?
But the next second, Yang Xiaotao's brain seemed to suddenly freeze, and he raised an eyebrow, "Hey, Lao Hong, what's Lao Li's full name all this time?"
Old Hong casually remarked, "Li Yunlong, nicknamed Li Big Head!"
Holy crap!
Yang Xiaotao suddenly stood up from his seat, which startled Lao Hong and Liu Huaimin.
What's wrong with you? Do you know them?
Old Hong asked, but Yang Xiaotao waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I don't know him, I don't know him."
"I just think this name sounds really powerful."
He sat back down in his chair, then took out a cigarette and lit it. Old Hong and Liu Huaimin exchanged a glance but didn't pay any attention.
After all, having the character for "dragon" in one's name is quite unique.
Old Hong continued speaking, but Yang Xiaotao suppressed his inner thoughts.
At first, he thought he had entered the plot of "Love in the Courtyard", but as the story progressed, Yu Zecheng and Zheng Chaoyang appeared, and he realized that it was a fusion of multiple film and television worlds.
But he never expected that there would be a "Bright Sword" incident, with even Li Yunlong appearing. Surely, there would be Lao Ding, Lao Kong, and Lao Zhao behind him as well.
Is this because "Qingman" ended, and they've arranged a 'new map'?
However, the TV series "Bright Sword" only covered up to the point of awarding ranks; the events after that are all in the novel.
But that doesn't make sense. According to the novel, Old Li is long gone.
This is from 1969.
Yes, yes, butterfly wings, butterfly wings.
In other words, what was supposed to happen next did not happen.
Or rather, because he turned a four-player mahjong game into a two-player game of Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).
In that sense, it indirectly saved Old Li.
Hmm, indirectly? Damn, I caught it from Lao Li.
Yang Xiaotao was speechless, but he no longer harbored any malice towards Lao Li. Instead, he felt a sense of mutual respect.
After all, in Yang Xiaotao's mind, Lao Li was a hero.
Just thinking about Old Li's temperament, there's nothing he wouldn't dare to do.
Back then, they owed Old Chu a battalion's worth of equipment and wouldn't even give it to him, even though there was a favor to "help out." And what happened?
They simply didn't give it to me.
He's a complete deadbeat.
'It's over. I guess I'm going to lose everything this time.'
Thinking to myself, the rapid reaction force's equipment is most likely going to be wasted.
"This person is a real oddball."
Liu Huaimin suddenly sighed from the side, and Lao Hong nodded, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, "I guess he saw our rapid reaction squadron and wants to form another 'assault team'."
"Once this is all over, they'll probably be released."
At this point, Old Hong added, "Don't let his easy job fool you; he's quite popular and has a lot of people both above and below him."
Yang Xiaotao snapped out of his daze, then casually pursed his lips, "You talk like nobody doesn't have a few friends."
He got up and walked out, saying, "Since there's nothing else, I'll get back to work."
After saying that, he went out. The two looked at each other in bewilderment. This guy had been in a huff when he came in, but now he was saying that nothing was wrong. This kid was not normal.
Just as the two were wondering what was going on, they saw Yang Xiaotao open the door and go out, but then immediately retreat back inside.
The two were taken aback, not understanding what was going on.
Yang Xiaotao turned around, made a shushing gesture with his hands, and then lowered his voice to say, "Old Wang is here."
Upon hearing this, Liu Huaimin and Lao Hong both burst out laughing.
The next moment, the two walked to the door, one opened the door, and the other pushed Yang Xiaotao out the door.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
"Old Hong, Old Liu, don't do this, please don't."
Bang
The office door closed.
Yang Xiaotao mentally complained, then straightened his clothes, turned around, and looked at Old Wang in the corridor.
For a moment, big eyes stared at small eyes.
Ande City, Coastal Defense Base, Indoor Training Hall.
"Are these the soldiers you lead?"
Old Li was wearing the same camouflage uniform as Liang Zuoxin, and his face showed not only seriousness but also anger; he was nothing like the shameless person he had been on the phone earlier.
Upon hearing this, Liang Zuoxin unconsciously lowered his head, not daring to refute.
The old man in front of him gave him a feeling of returning to his days as a guerrilla fighter.
Unfortunately, I was too young at the time and was not selected by the regimental commander to join the assault team.
However, when it comes to the commando team, the first person he thinks of is the regimental commander.
In his heart, the regimental commander also held a very important position.
Otherwise, upon receiving the message from the commander, he would have led his troops to Ander.
I never expected that the regimental commander, despite his advanced age, would still be so focused on his commando unit.
oh~~
How am I going to explain this when I get back?
"Still daydreaming."
A sharp pain shot through his buttocks, and he heard the old regimental commander's voice in his ear. Liang Zuoxin gave an awkward laugh.
"Old commander, there are so many people watching, can't you spare us some face?"
"Face? You can't do things well, you're distracted, you're not serious, and you expect me to give you face?"
Old Li shouted at Liang Zuoxin, but Liang Zuoxin didn't dare to argue back.
"Look at them, look at them! What fine young men they were, and you've trained them to this state?"
Old Li then pointed to the training ground ahead. Liang Zuoxin glanced at it and felt an urge to curse.
Old commander, we are the rapid response team from the security department; we're always on the move.
If you create a puddle for my soldiers to enter, it'll be like a bunch of landlubbers falling into a well.
"Are you dissatisfied?"
Old Li turned around and glared at Liang Zuoxin. Knowing his old commander's temperament well, Liang Zuoxin quickly shook his head, "I'm convinced, I'm really convinced."
"That's pretty much it."
Old Li nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at the clothes he was wearing.
"You guys have really good equipment, the clothes, the gear, and that vehicle, wow."
Liang Zuoxin hurriedly said with a smile, "Old Regiment Commander, we acquired all of these ourselves, especially these vehicles, which we produced ourselves."
"If you like it, I'll have them send one over to you later."
Old Li glared at him. "Bullshit, do you think I need your car?"
"Last time I asked Lao Zhang for a battalion, but that guy was too stingy and wouldn't give it to me no matter what. He even said that our vehicles were different from theirs, which really angered me."
"Am I, Lao Li, the kind of person who takes advantage of others?"
"I, Lao Li, have always been clear about right and wrong, and I would never force someone to do something against their will."
"Xiao Liang, you're right, aren't you?"
Liang Zuoxin felt bitter; it seemed that one car wouldn't be enough for the other party.
"Don't worry, since I've left you here, I, Old Li, will take responsibility."
"You, take your officers and help me train those brats."
"I'll train these little tigers for you for a few days."
"I guarantee that you'll be proficient in everything from driving on land to swimming in water."
As Old Li finished speaking, his eyes gleamed as he looked at the rapid response team members splashing in the water.
Liang Zuoxin glanced at his subordinates, but ultimately did not dare to refute them.
"Yes!"
After saying that, he called Qu Wei and the others to leave the training ground.
"Captain, will this work?"
"What if you get sick from the cold?"
Qu Wei followed behind Liang Zuoxin, his face full of worry. "Don't let anything happen, we won't be able to explain it when we get back."
Liang Zuoxin sighed, "Something has already happened. Director Yang sounded very unhappy on the phone."
"This time, we probably won't get any credit."
"Ugh!"
As he spoke, he walked forward, saying, "Let's go, damn it, our soldiers are suffering, we can't let them have it easy."
"You all need to train like special forces, train them to the bone."
Qu Wei and the others listened in silence for a while.
This truly shows that the kind of officer you lead determines the kind of soldiers you command.