Chapter 44 Celebration Banquet
Zhao Zhiguo didn't know how many people died in a battle. But he knew very well that at least 70% of the troops fighting on the front line of the Great Wall suffered casualties.
Many people can't come back, some people can't even find their bodies, and some people are buried in unknown fields, and no one will worship them.
But those who came back alive from hell began to enjoy themselves, not because they were corrupt, but because they had tasted death and watched the brothers around them fall.
Before Zhao Zhiguo could agree, Tao Xueyi pulled Zhao Zhiguo into the car. The driver stepped on the accelerator. Takakura Norihou and the others were already far behind.
In the car, Zhao Zhiguo learned that the division commander had been dragged to a celebration banquet.
Defeating the Japanese troops on the Longyan River line and seizing a large amount of combat supplies was naturally a great achievement for the Jinsui Army. Every commander at the division and brigade level went to the celebration banquet.
But Tao Xueyi did not tell Zhao Zhiguo that he was actually included in the list of people celebrating the victory, but he did not go. He decided to have a celebration party of his own.
The car soon stopped in front of a restaurant. There was already someone waiting for Tao Xueyi at the door.
Zhao Zhiguo was shocked to see that there were six lieutenant colonels from the Central Army and two majors from the Shanxi-Sui Army, but Zhao Zhiguo was wearing a private uniform.
The neon lights flashing at the entrance of the restaurant are quite reminiscent of the world in which Zhao Zhiguo lives.
It's just that the clothes Zhao Zhiguo was wearing at this time were incompatible with the surrounding environment.
"I'm sorry, brothers, I'm late. I'll punish myself with three drinks later," Tao Xue hugged a few people after getting off the car, "Let me introduce to you, this is Zhao Zhiguo."
Zhao Zhiguo did not see the disdain of several people towards him. They all extended their hands very friendly and took the initiative to shake Zhao Zhiguo's hand.
"Brother Zhao, since Brother Tao came back, I have been inseparable from you every time. Every time, you told us to introduce us to a military wizard. When we saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary." The last lieutenant colonel held Zhao Zhi's hand.
The national player said.
"Sir, you are joking, but Chief Tao is too complimentary!"
When he first arrived, Zhao Zhiguo was still a little embarrassed. Even if he put on the clothes of a lieutenant, he was just a lieutenant. These people were actually his superiors.
"Go, go, brother Zhao is invited by me today. Don't embarrass him. If you embarrass him, you just don't give me face."
Although Tao Xueyi was a major, he had no sense of awe in front of these lieutenant colonels.
But Zhao Zhiguo felt that these people were not like friends, but more like they had to get together because of certain interests.
"Brother Tao, you are looking down on us when you say this. You have made great achievements this time. One day, you will definitely be above us. We hope to hug you before it is too late. How can we dare to take advantage of you?"
"I have already said that I am just a messenger, and Brother Zhao got the map."
Zhao Zhiguo judged from Tao Xueyi's expression that Tao Xueyi must have told them about this matter more than once.
While a few people were chatting and joking, the waiters from the restaurant came out: "Senior military lords, your food and drinks are ready."
"Let's go, let's eat and talk, and also listen to how Brother Zhao made a surprise attack on the Japanese army commander's headquarters."
A lieutenant colonel quickly opened the door and let Tao Xueyi walk in front. Tao Xueyi took a step back and pushed Zhao Zhiguo to the front.
Zhao Zhiguo didn't dare to walk in front, so he quickly asked Tao Xueyi for help. After all, the people present were all his superiors.
"Brother Zhao, please don't be polite. Today is for you two to catch up with each other. There is no distinction between superiors and subordinates tonight. We are brothers when we sit together and drink together."
Seeing Zhao Zhiguo's embarrassment, a lieutenant colonel quickly came up and told Zhao Zhiguo that today was actually just for everyone to have a meal in private.
"Then... brothers, please forgive me, Zhao Zhiguo, if I have offended you in any way!"
Since people have raised him up so high, if he doesn't leave, a few people won't take a step forward, and Zhao Zhiguo won't make a move either.
Seeing Zhao Zhiguo let go, everyone went upstairs chatting and laughing. Several people pushed and pushed Zhao Zhiguo to the main seat.
"Let me tell you, brothers, I don't have any money!" Zhao Zhiguo said.
Their troops did get a lot of gold, silver and jewelry from the Sun family compound, but Zhao Zhiguo didn't take any of it and gave it all to the brothers who followed him.
"Haha, Brother Zhao, let's eat as soon as possible. We are the boss here, so just put this meal in the account." The major of the Jinsui Army said with a smile.
When Zhao Zhiguo heard this, he let go. In this case, he was no longer restrained. He drank when it was time to toast and ate when it was time to eat.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, things naturally came to the point.
Several officers only heard Tao Xueyi say that a young soldier with less than a hundred men attacked the Japanese headquarters and came back successfully without any soldiers being killed. They already regarded Zhao Zhiguo as a legend in their hearts.
I saw him today, so naturally he pulled Zhao Zhiguo and asked him to explain how Zhao Zhiguo attacked the Japanese headquarters.
Zhao Zhiguo didn't want to hide it. The people present were all officers who led troops in the war, and they were all young, not much older than Zhao Zhiguo. They were likely to become brigade commanders and division commanders in the future.
Once a full-scale war breaks out against the Japs in the future, they will bring thousands of troops to the battlefield. Even if they learn a little experience from this battle, many Chinese soldiers will die on the battlefield.
Several officers listened quietly and kept making sounds of admiration.
Especially when Zhao Zhiguo talked about how he arranged for soldiers to attack from the gate, several officers even admired Zhao Zhiguo's courage and courage. He dared to divide his troops with such a small force.
"Brother Zhao's courage and talent are better than mine. I admire him! The Jin-Sui army can win this battle. Brother Zhao deserves the most credit. I give you a toast."
"Brother Zhao, a man of great skill is brave, I would like to toast you too."
After some persuasion to drink, Zhao Zhiguo had to drink again, and finally he was too drunk.
He couldn't remember what the others said or did after that.
He had no idea how Zhao Zhiguo left in the end and how he returned to his residence.
When he sobered up the next day, the sun had already reached his buttocks. Zhao Zhiguo felt his head was dizzy. Gao Cang handed him a glass of water.
Zhao Zhiguo took the water cup and drank a few sips of water to relieve his dry mouth. Then he looked at Gao Cang and asked, "Where are we?"
"We are in the military camp in Jinyang City. For the sake of our division commander, the Jinsui Army found a good place for us to stay temporarily."
Because they came back as a group and had the relationship of division commander, the Jinsui Army would naturally not treat them badly.
"Master is back?" Zhao Zhiguo asked.
"Not yet. The division commander has just come back. I guess he has a lot to do, but he sent someone to send a message to let us settle down first."
"Where's my brother?"
Chapter completed!