Volume 1: Fierce Resistance War Chapter 17: A New Weapon That Inspires People

  Not long after, the butler led three people into the living room. Hua Lieyang saw these three people and smiled, saying: "Three uncles, what brings you here so late today?"

  "Good nephew! Now, our days are difficult! We have all been dismissed from military service by that bastard Zhang Shao!" Ling Yongxiang said with a heavy heart. Upon hearing Ling Yongxiang's words, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "You three are all officers of the Arsenal Guard! Although you were implicated in my grandfather's affairs, after all, you are also people of the Northeast Army! I think it's better for you to go find Shao to resolve this! Sometimes, a woman's approach can be more useful than yours!"

  Upon hearing Hua Lieyang's words, the three people were stunned and couldn't help but think to themselves: "Wow! We didn't expect Yang Shuai's grandson to be so formidable! It seems that this child is not someone to be trifled with!" Thinking this, the three cunning old men immediately stood up, and Ling Yongxiang spoke on behalf of the others, saying: "We won't disturb General Shao anymore! We'll take our leave now! If there's anything in the future, General Shao can just give us orders!" After finishing speaking, the three people turned around and left.

  Looking at the three people leaving, Ma Longhai said seriously: "These three people have followed Yang Shuai for a long time!" Before Ma Longhai finished speaking, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Uncle Ma, I don't care about their affairs! I only care about now!" As he spoke, Hua Lieyang took out a map and said: "Young Master has already started preparing to go to war with the Soviet Union! This time, no matter what, Young Master is bound to die! We can take advantage of this opportunity to recruit some young and strong soldiers and arrange for them to train in the mountains behind the arsenal!"

  "Master Sun, don't worry! I'll take care of this matter!" Ma Longhai said seriously.

  Just as Hua Lieyang was confessing about Ma Longhai, Li Yuanchao hastily walked into Zhang Shao's study and said: "Shao, the three people following Hua Lieyang were just found dead in a car on the side of the road! All of them were shot with Browning pistols!" Upon hearing Li Yuanchao's words, Zhang Shao thought for a moment before saying: "From now on, there is no need to send anyone to follow that kid Hua Lieyang anymore!" As he spoke, Zhang Shao put down the documents in his hand and asked: "What moves are the Soviets making now?!"

  "Just received news from the Soviet Union, Stalin has already mobilized troops and is preparing to go to war with us!" Li Yuanci said seriously.

  "Since that's the case, this time let's send Yang Yuting and Chang Yanhuai's troops to fight against the Soviet Union! After fighting for a while, we can push other people's troops up!" Zhang Shao said seriously. Upon hearing Zhang Shao's words, Li Yuan thought for a moment before saying: "Shao, I think this is Nanjing's conspiracy! Shouldn't we temporarily think of a way to ease our relations with the Soviet Union?! No matter how we fight, ultimately it will harm the foundation of our Northeastern Army!"

  Upon hearing Li Yuancai's words, Zhang Shao thought for a moment before saying: "Then let Yang Yuting and Chang Yinhuai's troops go fight! If they lose, then we can use this as an excuse to negotiate with the Soviets! That way, Old Chiang won't have anything to say!"

  The next morning, Hua Lieyang arrived at the Arsenal with Liu Changgeng. The director of the arsenal, Li Haishan, smiled and said: "Ji Ting"

  "Ah, you're here! I was thrilled for half a day after hearing the news yesterday!" Li Haiquan said, pulling Hu Lieyang into his office. "After Yang Shuai left, Zhang Shao suddenly dispatched troops to surround and disarm the garrison of the Arsenal's defense forces, then replaced them with his own loyalist troops!"

  "Uncle Li, I won't hide it from you! The little Japanese will eventually invade our China, and I want to make plans for the people of Northeast China!" Hua Lieyang said seriously. Hearing Hua Lieyang's words, Li Haquan smiled and said: "Ji Ting, you're still young! There's a long way to go, but let's put it this way! No matter what kind of weapon you want, as long as Uncle is in this position, I'll satisfy you 100%!"

  "Uncle Li, I want the Sten gun you're making to be secretly produced! This is going to be Xiao Zhong's capital for future battles!" Hua Lieyang said with a smile.

  "Don't worry! Although the current output is not very high, only more than 20 can be produced every day......!" Before Li Haiquan finished speaking, Hua Lieyang interrupted and said: "Uncle Li, I just need you to help me produce enough equipment for a battalion of improved Sten guns! However, bullets must be mass-produced! It's best if you can also help me get some landmines or something!"

  After a while, the phone on Li Haquan's desk rang. Li Haquan answered the phone and heard Zhang Shao's voice: "Director Li, has Jiting arrived at your place?"

  "He's already here! He's in my office right now. Do you want me to have him come over and take the call?!" Li Haiquan said seriously.

  "It's nothing! I just called casually to ask!" Zhang Shao hung up the phone.

  After a while, Ma Longhai walked in and said: "General, they have arrived! They are waiting for you!"

  "Alright! I'll be back in a while!" Hua Lieyang said with a smile to Li Haquan, "Uncle Li, I'll go take a look and come back soon. Let's have lunch together later! My nephew still has many things to ask for your advice!"

  "Alright! I'll wait for you in the office! You take those well-made Sten guns away first, lest they cause any trouble!" Li Haiquan reminded with a smile. Upon hearing Li Haiquan's words, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Little nephew knows! Will be back soon!" After finishing speaking, Hua Lieyang and Ma Longhai walked out of Li Haiquan's office.

  Hua Lieyang appeared in front of the fifty men with Liu Changgeng and Ma Longhai, holding an improved Sten submachine gun. Looking at these people, Hua Lieyang said seriously: "From now on, you will be the foundation of my revenge! After training you into soldiers, I will take you to find the Japanese for revenge!"

  Yang Chun-geng heard Hua Lieyang's words and asked in confusion: "General, wasn't it Commander Zhang who forced General Yang to his death?!" As soon as Yang Chun-geng finished speaking, Ma Longhai on the side smiled wryly and said: "The real mastermind behind the scenes was the Japanese! Commander Zhang was just used by the little devils as a gun once!"

  After hearing Ma Longhai's words, the people present suddenly fell silent. At this moment, Liu Changgeng smiled and held up an improved Sten submachine gun, saying: "Brothers, take a look at your new weapon!" Suddenly, everyone was attracted by the weapon in Liu Changgeng's hand.