Hu Zhiyong was in a meeting when Mengang suddenly broke in and shouted to Hu Zhiyong: "Master, the New Fourth Army launched attacks in Shanghai, Suzhou, Lishui, and Shangrao, and all the small Japanese strongholds were destroyed!"
"Oh?" Hu Zhiyong is familiar with history and knows that the New Fourth Army during this period only had more than 10,000 people. These more than 10,000 people were divided into five detachments, spanning the seven provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi.
, Jiangsu Central, Northern Jiangsu, Huainan, Huaibei, Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhuijiang and Eastern Zhejiang eight anti-Japanese base areas.
"Liao Chengzhi is here again, waiting for you in the living room with a New Fourth Army officer." Seeing that Hu Zhiyong didn't speak, the guard hurriedly told all the news.
"Let's go meet them!" Hu Zhiyong was happy and walked home with his seven most capable subordinates.
The visitor was Zhang Yunyi, chief of staff of the New Fourth Army. He was 47 years old and had the demeanor of an ancient Confucian general. Hu Zhiyong excitedly walked over and extended his hand when he saw the older generation of revolutionaries. Liao Chengzhi hurriedly introduced him, holding his four big hands tightly together.
"I'm here to trouble you!" Zhang Yunyi started to tell him the purpose of coming, but was interrupted by Hu Zhiyong.
"Here, let me introduce you to my seven commanders!" Hu Zhiyong joked with a smile and introduced all seven of his commanders.
"Amazing!" Zhang Yunyi said humorously: "Everyone in the north and south of China knows the names of your seven generals!"
"General Zhang praises them too much!" Hu Zhiyong hurriedly asked everyone to sit down, and then asked about Liao Chengzhi's recent situation.
"Third Young Master, our army used to mainly rely on light weapons. Now it is no longer suitable for battlefield survival and needs to be improved and reorganized. In order to maximize the use of weapons, I would like to ask you for some knowledge in this area!" Liao Chengzhi met Hu Zhiyong.
He asked and took the opportunity to express his intention.
"How many troops are there?" Hu Zhiyong asked hurriedly.
"The five detachments have more than 200,000 yuan."
"More than two hundred thousand?" Hu Zhiyong was surprised and looked at Liao Chengzhi in disbelief: "Did I hear that right?"
"Pfft! You are the only one with the strength of a group army. Is it worth making a fuss about you?" Liao Chengzhi couldn't help laughing when he saw Hu Zhiyong's exaggerated expression.
"First, let's talk about your current equipment." Hu Zhiyong has never asked about the affairs of the New Fourth Army and the Southern Bureau. All negotiations are handled by Yinlong.
"Most of our five detachments are pistol teams and special agents. We only have a few machine guns and long rifles, and no heavy weapons." Zhang Yunyi briefly introduced the situation of the troops and looked up at Hu Zhiyong for advice.
"In the early days, it was very suitable for you to use this method behind enemy lines, but now it is really not suitable for you." Hu Zhiyong thought for a while and said to the old senior: "You'd better set up a military academy, and the troops should also be organized into divisions. Let's do this
, I will send you 10,000 instructors and coaches to train your troops in all aspects."
"Ten thousand?" Liao Chengzhi was overjoyed: "With your ten thousand instructors, our troops can learn war during the war!"
"That's okay!" Hu Zhiyong nodded: "I suggest that you form seven regular divisions, and the other personnel can form local troops. In the past, you liked large formations and small units. I think it is most inappropriate!"
"Oh?" Liao Chengzhi was confused: "Inappropriate?"
"Perhaps you want to use your numbers to arouse the public's attention and anti-Japanese enthusiasm, but doing so also arouses the Kuomintang's hostility towards you!" Hu Zhiyong smiled slightly: "Train troops among the people, hide troops among the people, small establishments, large units are more effective
It’s good for your survival!”
"High!" Zhang Yunyi couldn't help shouting. He recited Hu Zhiyong's fourteen words silently, and said with a smile: "I will discuss the issues you raised with Vice Chairman Zhou. I believe your opinions are very correct!
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"It's better to be lacking than to be indiscriminate!" Hu Zhiyong continued: "Those who are not suitable for the regular army must not blindly recruit them. Local troops must not only learn to fight, but also learn financial management, management and government formation. Chief of Staff Zhang selects a division's
Scholars with good qualities, I will form a tank division for you, a real special agent regiment, and the rest will be based on ordinary infantry to form a division-level organization of more than 10,000 people."
"Okay, let's go back now. See you in Jiangnan!" Zhang Yunyi was very excited and eager to report the matter to the leaders of the Hong Kong and Southern Bureaus.
"Send them back in my special plane. Commander Long can leave first!" Hu Zhiyong stood up with a smile and saw off the two guests who were still wet.
"I, I -" Ma Xiandeng looked at Hu Zhiyong anxiously, his face raised eagerly: "Should we start a war?"
"Don't panic yet!" Hu Zhiyong thought for a moment: "Come over and use their elite troops to lead the New Fourth Army in training. It will be more beneficial in a month!"
"Hi!" Ma Xiandeng was so angry that he wanted to scold his mother. The battle he finally won was ruined by others.
Zhang Yunyi returned to Hong Kong and quickly reported Hu Zhiyong's suggestions to his superiors. After hearing this, Vice Chairman Zhou quickly held a meeting and put army building on the table. After listening to Zhang Yunyi and Liao Chengzhi's narratives, everyone believed that this army building plan was feasible.
, Therefore, the commander of the New Fourth Army was ordered to quickly organize the troops and wait for the instructor to arrive.
The next day, the Blood Wolf Detachment arrived by plane and helicopter. The New Fourth Army headquarters and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd detachments arrived in the Yansi area of She County in southern Anhui Province, where they established the 8th branch of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University.
Looking at this blood wolf unit with unique uniforms and well-equipped equipment, Commander Ye Ting, Deputy Commander Xiang Ying, Chief of Staff Zhang Yunyi, Deputy Chief of Staff Zhou Zikun, Director of the Political Department Yuan Guoping, and Deputy Director Deng Zihui were overjoyed.
"Report, the Blood Wolf detachment is here to report, please assign tasks to the leader!" Yongxiang finished organizing the troops and loudly performed military salutes to Ye Ting and others in front of a team of more than 10,000 people.
"Blood wolves? Are you the blood wolves that terrify the Japanese army?" Xiang Ying laughed: "I really didn't expect you to be the instructors!"
Today's Blood Wolf troops are not only equipped with sixty helicopters, but also a regiment of rocket launchers, a regiment of guided missile self-propelled artillery shells and a tank regiment. Cars and planes were parked in a large square in Nuo Da, causing the surrounding countryside to panic.
The people came over to see what was rare.
"I want to get to work and ask the leaders to bring out the troops!" Yongxiang was not modest at all and began to perform his duties regardless of greetings.
"Okay, the three detachments will gather quickly and the reorganization of the troops will begin!" Ye Ting also wanted to turn the troops into a regular army so that they could carry out severe attacks on the areas occupied by the Japanese army.
There were nearly 180,000 people in the three detachments. Yongxiang looked at each square formation, looked around for a long time and shouted: "Attention all troops, those with a junior high school education or above should take three steps forward!"
"Whoa!" The New Fourth Army soldiers followed Yongxiang's order and automatically stood up and formed a new formation.
"Count!"
"1,2,3,4,..."
"Report, the troop count has been completed. There are 13,000 soldiers in total. Please give instructions!" A cadre on duty ran over and reported loudly.
"Dechan!"
"Arrived!" Dechang, leader of the Third Blood Wolf Regiment, hurriedly agreed, waiting for Yongxiang's instructions.
"Organize them into a tank regiment, a special agent regiment, an artillery regiment and a guard regiment. Please take the troops and leave!" Yongxiang gave the order directly without waiting for Ye Ting and others to express their opinions.
"Yes! Turn left, run-walk!"
"Shuashuashua——"
Watching the first batch of soldiers leave, Yongxiang looked at the remaining soldiers: "Those who can hit the target at a distance of three hundred meters, please take three steps forward!"
"Whoa!" The soldiers took action again, but this time only a few hundred people came out.
Yongxiang looked at the weapons in their arms, frowned and said: "I only have one month, you will be redistributed again after training. First regiment and one battalion commander!"
"Arrived!" The battalion commander of the First Blood Wolf Regiment came out in a hurry, shouting in a loud voice that startled everyone.
"Use your first company to train them and replace them all with sniper rifles!"
"Yes! Everyone is here, follow me!" A battalion commander hurriedly turned to the New Fourth Army sharpshooter and gave his order.
"The rest of the troops are available, those over the age of twenty-five come forward!" Yongxiang shouted loudly, giving orders to all troops.
The soldiers were in chaos for a while and quickly formed a new formation. Yongxiang frowned: "Second Battalion Commander!"
"arrive!"
"Send out the chef class, logistics instructors, and automotive instructors. These people are left to you!"
"yes!"
"Count the remaining people!" Yongxiang looked at the officers on duty and quickly gave the order.
"Report, there are more than 70,000 remaining soldiers, please give instructions!"
Yongxiang turned to Ye Ting and others: "Chief, these people can form six divisions. Please organize them according to the three-three organization system and let our second regiment commander help you!"
"Okay, I will hand over the officers at all levels of the army to you, and they will cooperate." Ye Ting cooperated decisively. This time the army was disrupted and reorganized, which just met his requirements.
The troops are being organized and the military academy is also making preparations. Zhang Yunyi said to Yongxiang: "We are preparing to send out 500 young company, platoon and battalion cadres. Please send instructors!"
"I will cooperate with you." Yongxiang smiled slightly: "The teaching manual is in the hands of Commander Long. In the afternoon, he will send all the tents, clothing, military quilts, and weapons."
"I've cost you again!" Deng Zihui said gratefully.
"We won't give it to you for nothing!" Yongxiang laughed loudly: "Using the tea, loquats, candied dates, walnuts, inkstones and Hui ink here to pay off the debt is called a transaction!"
"What a cunning blood wolf!" Ye Ting laughed, nodded and said, "We are also grateful for this, you have paid too much!"
Yongxiang stopped joking and said to the leaders of the New Fourth Army: "The older ones can form local organizations, and we will also train them. In order to send the troops to the battlefield as soon as possible, they will temporarily serve as base defense. Lin'an is on the road to Shanghai.
There is a thorn in it, I will remove it first, so as to ensure the communication with the garrison in Shanghai."
"Okay!" Ye Ting was overjoyed: "You will lead the troops, let them learn in actual combat."