Chapter 98: Sakata, laborers have come to pay respects to you!

Cangyun Ridge.
Located in the southeastern part of Jin Province, it is a barren mountain that has little rainfall and infertile land.
Originally, there were only a few small villages in the vicinity, cultivating some dry fields. However, with the arrival of the enemy, especially the war that occurred here a few years ago, the people from the surrounding villages fled one after another, turning this place into a wilderness with no signs of human habitation.
However, with the Japanese invaders being driven away, the base area started to undergo a period of great construction and development. A main road passed nearby, and a branch road passed through here, bringing new vitality to Cangyun Ridge once again.
People have gradually returned.
The village is once again thriving.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of water resources and poor living conditions, not to mention being deserted, it is far inferior to the factory. The construction team is working here, but the population remains sparse, with only elderly people who long for their homes having returned.
There is some vitality, but only a little.
However, due to the long absence of human presence, vegetation has slightly recovered, and there are more animals compared to before.
February 2nd.
Accompanied by the intense sound of propellers, three land-based "flying camels" landed near the Cangyun Ridge. A total of forty-five elite soldiers from two teams poured out of the rear cabin door of the aircraft.
Shortly after, these forty-five elite men quickly dispersed and started the search and surveillance mission.
"Confirm safety."
半个小时后，为首的一位队长看向一旁的通讯兵：
Reporting to headquarters.
A soldier carrying a communication radio quickly transmitted radio waves to a distant location using the latest portable, long-range frequency hopping encrypted radio.
·····
Shouxian County.
This small county is located in the southeast of Shanxi province, south of the Zhengtai railway, and was the first county occupied by the Independent Regiment.
At that time, Xiao Zhongyi led a 15,000-strong army, equipped with heavy artillery including 240 howitzers, and besieged Shouxian County. Shouxian County was also destroyed in this battle. The entire city was reduced to ruins.
After defending the city for a month, the Independent Regiment started retreating towards the northwest of Jinxi, Zhao Jiayu.
And after this attack, the enemy no longer had the ability to launch large-scale offensives, and began to rapidly decline.
After cutting off the supply routes to Shouxian County, the Independent Regiment managed to recapture it. Zhao Gang organized the Construction Brigade to launch large-scale development in the first established base of this Independent Regiment. Numerous new buildings, factories, and farms were established.
Shouxian County, on the contrary, has benefited from misfortune and has become a rare emerging city in the entire Jin region.
At this time, outside the airport of Shouxian County, Zhang Dabiao, Wang Gensheng, Wang Chengzhu, Sun Desheng, and other elderly people from the new generation gathered together, boasting and reminiscing about the past. Translation:
Shouxian County, on the contrary, has benefited from misfortune and has become a rare emerging city in the entire Jin region.
At this time, this group of people have all become senior figures.
Sun Desheng,
after the renaming and reorganization of Zhao Jiayu Machinery Factory, was promoted to the Director of Heavy Industry in the Base Area, responsible for the overall development of basic heavy industry in the base area.
Zhang Dabiao
,
Wang Gensheng,
Commander of the Fleet, not long ago led the team to tour the East Coast with Uncle Sam, scaring a bunch of merchant ships and even capturing a few wanted criminals in front of the American Navy.
Wang Chengzhu,
the artillery leader of the independent regiment, is currently studying at the University of Science and Technology due to the upgrading of artillery technology and the application of numerous new techniques.
"Cangyun Ridge, ah."
Looking at the scenery in front of him, especially the faint traces that still remain, Zhang Dabiao is filled with nostalgic emotions. Reply:
"In those years."
Wang Chengzhu, who was next to him, was also filled with memories:
"It was here that Mr. Chen did business with us for the first time."
"You say."
Sun Desheng also spoke:
"If it weren't for Mr. Chen, would the captain have been able to break through and defeat Bantian?"
"Definitely."
Without hesitation, Wang Gensheng declared:
"Our battalion had already been engaged in a battle with the Bantian Alliance for a day and night before Boss Chen arrived. The battalion commander has thoroughly studied the Japanese deployment, and I estimate that he already has his eye on Sakata's commanding knife."
Although the Sakata Brigade is stronger than us, the Japanese soldiers are arrogant and completely overlook defensive deployments. Furthermore, Sakata, the old Japanese ghost, has established the command post less than two kilometers away from the frontline.
"It means back then our equipment was inadequate, otherwise a few mountain cannons would have been enough to hold off half a Japanese battalion."
"No."
Wang Chengzhu said:
"We don't need a mountain cannon battalion anymore. With my current skills, just give me an 82mm mortar platoon, two standard 82mm mortars, and a few rounds of base plate ammunition, and I can easily hold off the enemy for a week, just like we did in the past."
经验的增加，眼界的提升，王承柱深刻意识到，当年的部队是多么稚嫩。
装备，
尤其是火炮，其发挥的效果，和操作的人有很大关系。
"Hahaha..."
Zhang Dabiao suddenly laughed and said,
"Back then, it was Chen Boss who contacted me first. Before I could report to our team leader about the first deal with Chen Boss, our team leader had already made up his mind to break through from the front and take down Ban Tian, the old Japanese ghost, in the process." Translated: "
"Hahaha..."
Everyone exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
It must be said that
everyone knows the team leader very well.
"Report."
A communication soldier ran over. Translated: "
"The frontline reconnaissance unit reports that Cangyun Mountain is very safe."
While the domestic situation is already very safe, considering the rather···· questionable nature of the people coming this time, the headquarters has still arranged for a regimental guard battalion and conducted advance on-site reconnaissance.
"Let's go."
Zhang Dabiao waved his hand, and a group of people boarded two helicopter-like Black Hawks in the middle of the airport. As the rotor speed increased, the two helicopters flew towards the Cangyun Ridge. Translated content:
Twenty minutes later, two helicopters had already arrived over the Cangyun Mountains.
"If we had this thing back then, those little devils would probably hide in the county town and wouldn't dare to come out···"
Sun Desheng felt the machine gun's suspension arm mounted on the cabin door and licked his lips.
"They are still hiding in the county town."
Zhang Da Biao rolled his eyes:
"If we had this thing back then, with people operating and maintaining it, the little devils would definitely hide in their own underground hideouts. They wouldn't dare to come out, let alone leave the hideouts."
"Hahaha..."
Sun De burst into laughter immediately.
"Indeed," agreed another person.
As they were talking, the plane had already landed steadily at Cangyun Ridge.
A group of people got off the plane and, following their gradually clear memories, arrived at the former battlefield.
"This is the headquarters in Sakata."
"Miyano Michiichi, Sakata's mentor, also died here."
"It was here that Manager Chen made his first appearance."
"This is it, I am here to set up a cannon and take down Sakata."
“·····”
Only a few years have passed since then, and because of the sparse population, the old positions are still clearly visible, and everyone's memories have become more vivid.
"I think."
Looking at the locations where Satake and Miyano Michiichi, the two old Japanese ghosts, died, Zhang Dabiao said:
"We should erect a tombstone or something here. Every year when we have nothing to do, we can come and take a walk at Satake's grave, light incense, and pass the time. It's not a bad idea."
"We can also bury all those decapitated Japanese war criminals here, and keep Sakata company."
"Good idea, Sakata will definitely thank us."
"I remember, the captain said..."
As soon as Wang Gensheng finished speaking, a communication soldier ran over from behind.
"Commander's telegram."
"Commander?!"
Everyone looked over in unison.
Accompanying them and responsible for their safety was the directly affiliated Guards Battalion of the division headquarters. The only person who could be called "commander" by the Guards Battalion was the true commander of the independent regiment, Li Yunlong.
The signalman handed Zhang Dabiao a telegram.
"The commander wants us to burn incense for Bankaida."
"Back in the day, after the commander took down Bankaida, he promised to burn incense for him."
"Hahaha..."
The crowd burst into laughter again.
"It's a bit deserted here."
Then, they opened up the conversation again, this time focusing on the topic of Cangyun Ridge.
"Indeed, there are few people and the environment is a bit desolate."
The main issue is the lack of water sources. Moreover, although there is a road made of hard gravel, it is still somewhat inconvenient due to the lack of transportation infrastructure. Additionally, there are no industries, making it difficult to retain residents.
"I think we should go back and talk to the political commissar about developing and building this place, right?"
"Bangtian definitely likes lively places, so more people come here every year. Everyone gathering at his grave, he must be very happy."
"Great idea."
“这附近有河流，可以建设一个水库引水到这里，然后修一条高速公路，几条水泥公路，沥青公路，再建设几个集合农场，工厂，把周围的人都集合起来，组建一个山区的城镇，再建设几座学校····”
"We can also flatten several mountains and build a better airport..."
Amidst the conversation, no one forgot about it.
It turned out that at the location of the Bantian Command Center, a simple tombstone was erected. Translated: "
Zhang Dabiao stepped on the tombstone with one foot, looking down at it:
"Bankaida, I've come to pay my respects on behalf of myself!"