The situation grew increasingly tense, and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters was preparing to relocate at any moment.
The 771st and 772nd Regiments in the training camp had already returned to their respective parent units. Two new frontline regiments were sent to the Independent Regiment for training. Li Yunlong urgently re-equipped both regiments, practically emptying out the warehouse inventory.
Soon, orders arrived from Headquarters. Headquarters was ordered to redeploy. The Independent Regiment was to follow and protect Headquarters as its rear guard. However, Li Yunlong took it upon himself to keep the 1st Battalion and the Special Operations Company behind.
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