More than 80% of these thousand miners are veterans who have fought with the Japanese. They are mainly soldiers, and officers account for about one-tenth. However, they are all company and platoon leaders. These people do not have so many camps. point.
The old troops were either all wiped out, or else they were withdrawn somewhere. These people had suffered enough from the Japs in the coal mines, and their hatred of the Japs was unforgettable. They were rescued by the Eighth Route Army, and they followed the trend and joined the Eighth Route Army. , at least the Eighth Route Army was actually fighting the Japanese.
There was only one exception, and he was actually a regiment commander. Judging from the military uniform, it should belong to the Central Army, which surprised Chu Xiong.
Regarding the people in the government army, he liked the soldiers the most, followed by the company and platoon commanders. He didn’t want them at all above the battalion and regiment commanders. Those who had been serving as officials for a long time had many problems and were difficult to arrange.
So he decided to have a talk with him. After all, if he took the initiative to come over as the leader of the group, he still had to give him affirmation.
"Report to the captain, Captain Luo is here!"
"Captain Luo, please take a seat!"
Chu Xiong greeted Luo Weimin very politely.
"Reporting to the head of the regiment, Eighth Route Army soldier Luo Weimin reports to you."
Luo Weimin naturally gave Chu Xiong a military salute, and then stood there quietly waiting for Chu Xiong's questions.
Chu Xiong only saw calmness in his eyes, without any deliberate intention, which made Chu Xiong become interested in him.
"Really think about it? You have to think about it carefully. The arrangements for you here will not be high, and our Eighth Route Army does not have military ranks."
"Reporting to the commander, Commander Li gave us a choice when we were in the coal mine. Since I have chosen to join the Eighth Route Army and you have approved it, there are only Eighth Route Army soldier Luo Weimin here and there is no Central Corps commander."
Chu Xiong nodded and then asked:
"I just want to know why?"
"My regiment was completely destroyed. When I returned, I was the leader. Although we were the Central Army, there were many factions within us. I had no money and no backing. My regiment could not be replenished for years and years.
I want to fight against the Japanese and avenge the 800 brothers who died in the battle. I know that the Eighth Route Army fights against the Japanese, and I also know the reputation of the leader. When Commander Li introduced you to the name of the leader, I decided to fight with you. As long as he is allowed to fight Japanese soldiers, he can be a soldier! "
After hearing Luo Weimin's words, Chu Xiong couldn't help but feel proud. Could this be the protagonist's domineering spirit?
"I believe you!"
Chu Xiong scorned in his heart, but he still showed a helpful look on his face. As expected, he caught a hint of cunning in Luo Weimin's eyes.
Chu Xiong pretended that he didn't see it. If it was just flattery, it would be understandable. Those who can become the leader are all ghosts. Let's wait and see the consequences.
"You will be uniformly arranged for training for a period of time. After you pass the assessment, you will be assigned to a new unit and position based on your performance and achievements. I hope you will not be promoted to a high position. The highest position is platoon leader, responsible for 80 people."
Chu Xiong directly told him all the arrangements for them, and he wanted to see his reaction.
"Report to the regiment leader, I will definitely strive to become the platoon leader!"
Luo Weimin said confidently that Chu Xiong didn't notice anything unusual this time and it looked more pleasing to the eye.
"This is only logical. How can someone who is used to being an officer be willing to be a soldier? I guess I have already figured out that the Eighth Route Army will not let him be the leader of a regiment."
Chu Xiong secretly thought that he was not afraid of Luo Weimin's ambition. He would only follow the rules and focus on fighting the Japanese. Isn't it normal for him to be promoted if he has the ability?
"Okay, Comrade Luo Weimin, I'm waiting for this day, you go down!"
"Yes, leader!"
Luo Weimin left after saluting.
One day later, Luo Weimin and others were sent directly to the old camp. The garrison company was responsible for training and educating them for a month. Ideological transformation will be the focus, and those who are not ideologically qualified would rather not be used.
After solving the problem of the miners, Chu Xiong was in a good mood. This was a thousand additional troops. The population of the base area was limited. Too many conscriptions would easily affect production and life. If you could kidnap people from outside, just kidnap them as much as possible. Food was not a problem at all. The lack of food, If you are short of ammunition, just contact the sponsor.
On this day, Chu Xiong came to Aaliya all the time...
"Chu, long time no see. Do you have any breaking news for me?"
Aaliyah joked with Chu Xiong happily.
"You are overthinking. Where did all the explosive news come from? You are now an internationally renowned reporter. What you have to do now is to be as low-key as possible instead of being in the limelight."
Chu Xiong reminded him kindly, but Aaliyah didn't buy it and shook her head like a rattle:
"No, no, no, this is the Chinese way of doing things, not ours."
"Aaliyah, let's get down to business. Please help Mr. Thomas to get two 6.5mm bullet production lines. The money will be deducted from our account. It doesn't matter if it's more expensive. You can get some ready-made bullets for me."
"Chu, this may not be easy to do. Why do you have to use the Japs? We can do it from the Goshawk Kingdom. It will be easier to sell you the weapons and ammunition."
"Aaliyah, we only have that little money. If we buy all of you, we can equip only one division at most, and I will be so poor as my underwear."
"Chu! Why did you say such rude things in front of a beautiful lady! I will contact Thomas about the bullet line. Be mentally prepared. It won't be cheap. We have to get it from the devil's capital boss through private channels. Got it.”
Chu Xiong nodded to express his understanding and told Aaliyah and the others to find a way to send it in once they got it.
"Alia, are you interested in accompanying me to Lijia Village again?"
After settling the business, Chu Xiong wanted to go around the base. The reason why he brought Aaliya with him was to use her to let the wise old man across the ocean see the development of the base.
Let him be more determined in his decision to support the Eighth Route Army in holding back the Japs, which is in line with the national interests of Goshawk Country!
In Lijia Village, it is the earing season of wheat seedlings. In the fields, the villagers are busy watering the wheat, topdressing, and catching insects. This is a critical moment that determines the harvest of the year, and there is no room for sloppiness.
Li Yaozu, the largest landowner in Lijia Village, although he does not go to the fields himself, he runs to the fields tirelessly every day;
He didn't do anything, he just squatted and watched, intently watching, and sometimes he even touched it gently with his fingers, just like stroking his own child.
"The land is not worth its weight in gold. What's the use of raising a son? One has been here for more than a year without even a letter! One only thinks of his father when he asks for money, and the other wishes he could move his family to a militia company!" "
"It's better now. Even the old woman runs to the Women's Rescue Association all day long and hangs out with a bunch of big-footed women, and she's not afraid of humiliating her little feet..."
"You say I'm lagging behind. If I don't mess around with you, I'm lagging behind? What kind of toil can make the fields produce wheat?"
"Mai, it's better for you to kiss me. I'm good to you. In the summer, you will return my warehouse full of gold..."
Li Yaozu turned on the Xianglin Sister-in-law mode again, and the shadow-like Li San always stood silently behind him...
"The beauty of April in the world is gone, and the peach blossoms in the mountain temple are beginning to bloom."
"Aliya, look at this vibrant countryside."
Chu Xiong started to pretend to be cool, but unfortunately he couldn't express what he meant. Of course, Aaliyah couldn't hear it and looked at Mr. Chu with admiration.
"Oh God, he can actually recite poetry. Sure enough, Chinese men can recite poetry!"
"Sir, it seems Captain Chu is here!"
Li San's eyes are really sharp, he can see in all directions and listen in all directions.
