Chapter 007 Unexpected Joy

He looked at Fang Ligong and asked, "What does your regiment lack?"

To not kill the enemy is to be untrue to one's own conscience

358 Corps Headquarters

Fang Ligong is right here now, and he wants to clarify a few points.

One merely needs to speak and act according to the plan

Commander, our regiment leader has always held you in high regard! He said that his appointment as regiment leader is also due to your support, Commander. Now that he has come into some money, he wishes to express his gratitude. Alas, if it were not for the heavy casualties our regiment suffered in the effort to eliminate the Sakata Brigade, we would need a considerable amount of money to provide for the families of our fallen brothers. Otherwise, Regiment Leader Chu would be more than willing to offer all his silver dollars to honor you, Commander! Not to mention, this silver was given by Chairman Chiang, and our regiment leader finds it too hot to handle, so he is sending it to you as a gesture of respect!

After winning a battle, a reward of 25,000 dollars was granted

Yang Aiyuan felt very gratified that Chu Yunfei knew how to conduct himself

300,000 hand grenades, 1,500,000 bullets, 123 tons of explosives

Only the report submitted after the war will have detailed explanations, but this report is kept in a confidential location. Yang Aiyuan has not yet seen it

How could Yang Aiyuan not know

Where can one go by oneself

Casualties are often not displayed in telegrams, or are merely glossed over.

What scheme is Chiang Kai-shek concocting

However, in November of the 26th year of the Republic of China (1937), Taiyuan fell. Prior to this, Yan Xishan had personally overseen the relocation, but due to the sudden change in the war situation, time was pressing and transportation was difficult, resulting in the majority of the machinery not being able to be transported out and falling into enemy hands

Fang Ligong was in high spirits, while Li Yunlong was in such a terrible mood that his face was dark all day long

How to survive in this era and live even better

Safety aside, at the very least, the food and drink are of good quality

Damn it. There was no opportunity before the time travel

Yang Aiyuan also stood up and said solemnly: "I have given you the shells. If you cannot bear the burden, do not blame me for being heartless and taking these shells back to give to other regiments"

At the same time, an average of 65 Type 65 rifles (copy of the 38-type rifle) can be produced monthly, along with 3000 Type 24 rifles (standard model)

Headquarters of the 6th Group Army, Yang Aiyuan's study

Well! Go ahead! Be careful on the road

Yang Aiyuan snorted and said: "The ammunition consumed previously will be replenished for you. Additionally, I will allocate 300 Type 24 rifles, 10 Czech light machine guns, 5 75mm mortars, and 500 rounds of shells for you. As for the mountain artillery, in light of your elimination of the Sakata Brigade, I will reward you with a 13 Type 75mm mountain gun"

If it is a silver dollar, it would be very sincere

The operational plan for the previous ambush on the Sakata Brigade was devised by the General Staff.

Fang Ligong spoke in an increasingly softer voice

because he saw that Yang Aiyuan's complexion was very poor

The 20,000 dollars of the Chiang Kai-shek Award were earned by Chu Yunfei at the cost of his life

Of course, Fang Ligong did not take it away, he said with a smile

Based on some memories, Chu Yunfei hesitated for a moment and said: "Comrade Fang, you should take out ten thousand dollars to provide as settlement for those fallen brothers"

Upon exiting the Command Building, Fang Ligong felt as if his feet were floating

This is now our headquarters

If it were at another time, it would be fine; however, if I am unable to fulfill my responsibilities, I will not be able to submit a resignation letter

Capable as he is, this leader does not drink the blood of his soldiers. He often takes out his own salary to provide relief to his subordinates

In fact, Chu Yunfei was also uncertain about whether that plan was good or not

Abundant harvest

He said excitedly: "Commander, the rewards from above have arrived! Director Yan has awarded the commander 5,000 dollars, and has also promised to replenish the ammunition as soon as possible! In addition to this, Chairman Jiang has also given a reward, a full 20,000 dollars! Commander, this is not paper currency, but silver dollars!"

Fang Ligong stood up straight and saluted, saying: "Thank you, Commander!"

However, what should one do to strengthen oneself, to eliminate more enemies?

Fiat currency has been continuously depreciating, and its value has significantly decreased

The money must be accepted; otherwise, Chu Yunfei will be uneasy. Director Yan will also harbor suspicions towards Chu Yunfei.

He changed the subject and asked, "How many people did your group lose this time? How did you fight this battle?"

In the mid to late 1936, it was predicted that the Japanese army would launch a large-scale invasion of the interior.

On one's own territory, who would dare to treat oneself poorly

If he chooses to stay and enjoy it himself, others have no right to say anything at all

"It is! The group leader!" Upon hearing Chu Yunfei's arrangements, Fang Ligong was not surprised.

The Shanxi Armory has increased its production capacity, having produced a total of 24 units of the Type 16 105mm mountain gun, 40 units of the Type 17 75mm mountain gun, and 200 units of the Type 13 75mm mountain gun during this period

In order to demonstrate his loyalty to Yan Xishan, he treated this money as public funds sent from Nanjing and used it for the daily expenses of the Jin-Sui Army

Of course, there is one more very important matter, which is to inflict the maximum damage on the Japanese army

If it does not express anything, it would greatly hurt Chu Yunfei's loyalty

He sat up straight and said: "If we could allocate 1,000 Type 24 rifles, 50 Czech light machine guns, 20 mortars, 1,000 rounds of ammunition, 2 mountain guns ... ... "

In the end, his eyes were somewhat hazy as he said with sorrow

150 mortars, 80,000 mortar shells

Upon hearing Fang Ligong's lamentations, Yang Aiyuan fell into deep thought

As soon as I crossed over, I became the leader of the group

The 358th Regiment is indeed the main force of its own army group, not to mention that this time it killed Colonel Sakata and defeated a regiment. This has greatly enhanced its own reputation

However

Seeing the Commander-in-Chief inquire, Fang Ligong knew it was time to express his grievances

Although there is some foundational memory, can memory alone be relied upon for sustenance

Commander, this is the sword of that old devil Sakata, a major's officer sword! This is a gift from Commander Chu to you!

25,000 taels of silver sounds like a lot, but I am currently the leader of the 358th Regiment

Resigning is impossible; it will never be possible to resign in this lifetime

But is it the right time to write a resignation letter now

Not only did we acquire 5 mortars, but we also obtained a mountain gun

You should bring 10,000 dollars to conduct activities at Kannanpo in Jixian. Do not skimp on the money that needs to be given. However, the firearms and ammunition allocated to us must be of good quality. Of course, the most important point is that you should find a way to request more artillery. If mountain artillery cannot be obtained, mortars will suffice

The 358th Regiment is capable of fighting like this, so it is only right to provide more supplies!

Currently, the branch factories in Chenggu, Guangyuan, Central Region, and Xiangning can only produce approximately 3,000 rifles, 100 light machine guns, 80,000 grenades, 30 mortars, and about 10,000 mortar shells each month. Additionally, there are 2 mountain guns and 200 shells.

Chu Yunfei stared at the map hanging on the wall, feeling utterly bewildered

If you resign, what will you rely on to survive

Take my requisition slip to the supply office to hand over the materials

Moreover, it goes without saying that in times of war, one holds significant military power

The team leader has finally come to understand

In this battle to completely defeat the Sakata Allied Forces, our regiment fought valiantly, resulting in over 1,100 casualties, more than 400 severely injured, and countless lightly wounded! More importantly, our troops suffered significant losses in firearms, and we have nearly exhausted all our artillery shells. Commander, considering our brave efforts, we kindly request that you allocate more artillery ammunition to our regiment this time! This way, our regiment can continue to fight courageously against the enemy and strive to drive the Japanese away as soon as possible!

Hearing that the group leader was going to allocate funds for the event, Fang Ligong was extremely excited

Given his identity as a native of Wutai Mountain in Shanxi and as a member of the Huangpu Military Academy Class 5, he would certainly not be merely a small regiment commander in either the Jin-Sui Army or the Central Army at this time

Yang Aiyuan did not continue to inquire about the matter of money

Do not ask

At that moment, as Chu Yunfei was deep in thought, Chief of Staff Fang Ligong walked in

How is it possible to provide such a large number of firearms and ammunition to a group

Yang Aiyuan saw this and immediately said angrily, "Do you think I, Yang, am just anyone? Quickly take it away!"

Take care, Commander

However, he took it out to give to himself

Czech-style light machine guns 600 units, imitation Type 92 heavy machine guns 90 units

The food and drink are all of the highest quality

Before traveling through time, I was just an ordinary office worker

As he sought to understand his current situation, Chu Yunfei began to reflect.

Please rest assured, Commander, our 358th Regiment will definitely not let you down

The instructor is fully qualified

This headquarters was originally the residence of an old wealthy individual from Shanxi

He first recounted the course of the battle, with a particular emphasis on the heroic deeds of the 358th Regiment in their valiant struggle

This clearly demonstrates loyalty to the Jin-Sui Army and to Commander Yan's attitude

The 358th Regiment can become the main force of the Jin-Sui Army precisely because it is capable of fighting

Fang Ligong said happily: "My subordinates will certainly not disappoint the expectations of the group leader"

It is known that connections have been established

The landlord voluntarily offered his courtyard to resist the Japanese invasion

In that year, Chiang Kai-shek, in order to win him over, first sent a remittance of 500,000 yuan, and less than a month later, sent another sum of 400,000 yuan

So it can be done

As for why it has become its own headquarters

Upon hearing the Supreme Commander's inquiry, Fang Ligong realized there was a chance.

This time, he only thought that having two or three mortars would be sufficient. However, he did not expect that the commander would allocate 5 mortars at once, and he even managed to obtain a mountain gun. This is truly an unexpected delight

As for the Type 16 105mm mountain gun, it can no longer be produced.

On the surface, it is a large officer's sword, but on the ground, there are boxes filled with ten thousand dollars!

Originally, Fang Ligong was simply asking for an exorbitant price, only to settle for a refund later

Can gain the support of subordinates

One must do everything possible to retain this official position and live comfortably and well

Therefore, money holds little significance for oneself at present

Now that I have been brought across time and space.

Moreover, they have just demonstrated their loyalty.

... ...

Although he is the most trusted subordinate of Yan Xishan, the Second War Zone does not consider the Eighteenth Group Army as part of the Communist forces, and it is also necessary to supply ammunition to the Seventh Group Army, the Ninth Army, the 32nd Infantry Division, the 14th Infantry Brigade, the 5th Cavalry Division, and the 3rd Cavalry Brigade

Ah!

If the group leader were not so arrogant and only thought about rising to power through their own abilities

Before the War of Resistance, considering it was a request from his own beloved general, Yang Aiyuan provided nearly an entire regiment's worth of equipment