Chapter 956: Tang Tuans baked cakes! (Please vote for me)
In addition to the rewards required for winners of military exploits, there is also the pension for the officers and soldiers who died this time.
Nearly half of the officers and soldiers of the Fourth Army Regiment who died this time were recruits recruited into the three infantry battalions. Their families all settled in small towns seven or eight miles away from the regimental headquarters.
Tomorrow is the enshrinement ceremony designated by Tang Dao for the fallen soldiers. Family members and representatives of the surrounding people are also invited to participate. If the family members cannot be given an explanation after the ceremony, it will not only disappoint the living people, but also make the dead soldiers unable to
Don't worry, the people's hearts will also be cold.
No matter how loudly you shout the slogan "Fight the Japanese with the Four Troops and regain your homeland," your death will be in vain. No one can support your parents, wife, and children. Who dares to follow you to do such a job that can easily lead to losing your head?
The Eighty-fifth Army can rely on describing the future to make calls, but the Fourth Army really doesn't dare to do that at the moment.
Money and food are the best protection for family members!
After all, you had to pay for it with your life.
"The way I see it, we still follow the standard set by the regiment before, which is NT$200 for each soldier who died in battle and NT$300 for each officer. The regiment's current financial reserves should be enough to support the families of these recruits and veterans, because the family members are still in their hometowns.
, If the money cannot be sent temporarily, then write it down first and then entrust someone to send it when the time is right." Guo Shouzhi suggested.
This statement was recognized by most people present.
At this time, the Ministry of Military Affairs has established a Pensions Section. According to the current Army Pensions Regulations: Officers starting from warrant officers will receive a one-time pension of 300 Oceans and an annual pension of 120 Oceans. The standards are different for different levels; for soldiers, the most senior staff sergeant
It is a one-time pension of 150 and an annual pension of 80. The lowest-ranking private has a one-time pension of 80 and an annual pension of 40.
If according to the pension regulations of the Ministry of Military Affairs and Administration, the recruits who died in the Four Lines Regiment this time will only have to pay 80 oceans first, and then give 40 oceans to their families every year. The burden will be much smaller.
Guo Shouzhi's move more than tripled the soldiers' pensions in one fell swoop.
The amount of 200 oceans is indeed not a small amount in this era. It is enough to support a rural family of five for four to five years, and it is enough to support parents, wife and children.
This is also due to practical considerations. The Four Lines Group has now seized a lot of gold, but let alone the gold has not been exchanged for the ocean, even if all the gold has been exchanged for the ocean, the expenses will be huge.
Because the Si Xing Regiment is now temporarily under the jurisdiction of the 22nd Army, but the 22nd Army itself is so poor that it is almost like pants. Who has the time to care about you, a foreigner, and you don’t know when and how long you will receive military pay and many other funds.
moon.
That means that at least for a long period of time, the Si Xing Regiment must be self-sufficient, and Tang Tuan Zuo has already put the army expansion plan on the agenda. This does not count, the liberation of Licheng brought back the Six
There are more than a thousand mouths to eat, and what's more terrible is that there is an arsenal and other supporting measures to be built.
These all require money, cash!
Even Lei Xiong, who was most considerate of his brothers, originally wanted to try to gain more benefits for these soldiers who died in the battle, but now he glanced at the future expenditure plan of the regiment previously provided by Zhuang Shisan in his hand, and could only say it silently.
Close the door and acquiesce that Guo Shouzhi's suggestion is the most feasible.
"It seems that you all think that 200 oceans is enough to buy a life." Tang Dao stood up and walked to the window. No one could see his expression.
But obviously, Tang Tuanzuo doesn't agree with this proposal, which is definitely reasonable at present.
"I know that you are also thinking about the group, and once the amount of pension is opened, it will not be easy to take it back in the future. It is a good thing that the group's financial resources can support it, but if it cannot support it, we who are in charge
Damn it, you're going to be roasted on the fire." Tang Dao's somewhat cold voice continued.
"But that's all you think about from your own perspective, but does anyone really think about it from the perspective of those soldiers who have died, those who have lost their sons, husbands, and fathers?
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"Yes, when our group met them, their family was living in an unstable place. There was more than 50% chance that they would be tired and hungry on the road without knowing the direction. However, I ask you to understand something.
This is not their fault. The fault lies with the government and us soldiers.
If it weren't for us as soldiers being defeated, they could have stayed in that small village, that small market town. Although not to mention how abundant the supplies were, at least they would have had food to fill their stomachs and the family could be reunited.
They fled their hometowns to avoid the war and had no idea what their future would be like. In such a state, the young men in the family were forced to join the army to earn a share of military pay to feed their families in order to survive.
But now, they have also died in the war. Do we just use 200 or 300 oceans to give them to others? Regardless of the price inflation in the future due to the war, with this little money, a family of old, weak, women and children can live for several years.
In the end, we will starve to death and reunite with our relatives, right?"
Tang Dao, who was carrying Tang Dao on his back, asked a series of questions, leaving the highest-ranking school officials of the Four Elements Regiment speechless.
As Tang Dao pointedly pointed out, they were indeed considering the position of the entire Si Xing Regiment and did not really assume the roles of these soldiers who had died in battle.
But this is just because they are cold-blooded! It is not necessarily true that they must shoulder their responsibilities if they are in their position.
Even Leng Feng, who had just been promoted to major, now had to learn to think about the hundreds of brothers under him, and could not only focus on his personal emotions.
"So, in order to tie our lives to our belts and fight with our brothers who kill the Japanese, we as officers cannot let them down. If we don't have money, we will find a way to make money. We will find a way to rob the Japanese who are doing nothing. How can we say that we have to sacrifice our lives for money?"
No matter what, we have to get enough for them." Tang Dao suddenly turned around. "If one day the group really can't come up with this money, then use my Tang family's money to fill it in. If it can't be filled in,
, just let the brothers scold me as the leader!"
"Sir!"
"Team seats!"
Several school officials stood up in shock, with a bit of shame on their faces.
Even though they have various reasons, they are indeed far behind in taking responsibility.
Gong Shaoxun was even more excited at this moment. He originally thought that veteran soldiers such as Lei Xiong and Guo Shouzhi were obedient to the young man Tang Dao because Tang Dao was strong enough, but now it seems that it is not just this reason.
This soldier, who is only about 20 years old, not only has an iron will, but also a shoulder that everyone can trust. He can shoulder a responsibility heavier than a mountain. Being able to become an army under his command will definitely give him an incomparable sense of security.
"In this way, what Battalion Commander Guo just said is not unreasonable. The one-time pension will be based on this amount. The regiment staff will prepare the list of personnel and the corresponding amount tonight. Anyone who has relatives here will be paid tomorrow.
After the spiritual ceremony is completed, distribute them on the spot. If there are no relatives present, put them away first.
In addition, in terms of annual pension, the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs has 80 for sergeants and 40 for privates! No matter how difficult the regiment is, this money cannot be saved. If the relatives are in Dakouzidong, they can use food instead of money every month.
Distribute 100 kilograms of fine grain to his relatives.
The remaining relatives who are not here and who have died in battle since the establishment of our independent battalion, regardless of officers and soldiers, will be paid at the rate of 10 yuan per month.
This amount may be a bit huge, and the statistics and calculations by the staff department will take time, but it doesn't matter. I will go to the theater headquarters for this money in the near future, and I will find a way to exchange this batch of gold into ocean or legal currency as much as possible.
When Boss Qian and the others come here, ask them if there is any way to mail this money back to the families of the fallen officers and soldiers. If possible, they can provide both the one-time pension and the three-year annual pension." Tang
Dao decided decisively.
The school officials all took a deep breath.
This means that one officer and soldier killed in battle costs at least 560 oceans, and on average it costs 600 oceans. And the Fourth Army Regiment has fought countless battles since the earliest days of the 43rd Army Independent Battalion.
Especially the Mouse Mountain Blockade fought by Guangde was extremely brutal, with two Sichuan infantry companies completely wiped out.
All in all, if not a thousand officers and soldiers were sacrificed, there would have to be 800.
This round of pension alone is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars!
Moreover, this is not over yet! All sacrifices in the future will have to be compensated accordingly, which is a huge bottomless pit.
The Ministry of Military Affairs issued these pension regulations because they are the highest command organization and are supported by a country's tax revenue. With the current foundation of the Four Lines Group, can it sustain it?
But they all still underestimated Tang Dao.
"Not only the sacrificed officers and soldiers must be compensated, but also the soldiers who are seriously injured and disabled due to injuries must be given adequate subsidies. Regardless of the officers or soldiers, as long as they are disabled, they will receive a subsidy of 100 oceans.
It would be best if he can return to the army after recovering from his injuries. If he is unfit for front-line combat due to a mutilated limb but does not affect his ability to walk, he can be incorporated into the baggage company as a non-commissioned officer. If there is a vacancy for a squad leader, he will be a squad leader, and if there is no vacancy for a squad leader, he will be a deputy.
Squad leader." Tang Dao continued to play hard stuff.
The idea of providing generous pensions to the fallen officers and soldiers and making adequate arrangements for the future of the injured soldiers was not actually Tang Dao's whim, but the germ that arose when he was retreating from the Battle of Songhu.
The reason was simply that he was deeply stimulated by the shocking corpses in blue, black, and yellow-green military uniforms that could be seen everywhere along the roadside.
He knew that these corpses could have been alive.
They are all wounded soldiers.
Because of the great retreat, they were all abandoned by their own troops. Otherwise, the Japanese army, which had achieved strategic success, would have made dumplings for hundreds of thousands of troops.
And this is the result of the 67th Army, the 43rd Army, and Tang Dao who defended Songjiang for four days and nights.
Otherwise, there will only be more abandoned wounded soldiers.
Because, in the past time and space, the total casualties recorded in the Battle of Songhu reached 300,000, but in fact most of the casualties came from abandoned wounded soldiers.
They fought for the country, but in the end they could only wailing in despair and waiting for death. How cruel is this?
Why the retreating elite troops, although they seemed to still retain their main strength, had no combat effectiveness in the Jinling Guard Battle, may have something to do with the fact that they abandoned their wounded soldiers.
No one wants to end up being abandoned, just like the comrades they once abandoned.
"Brother, don't leave me!" Those desperate calls are simply heartbreaking.
And in the midst of such a huge army, what is the use of the small strength of one person or a few people?
From that moment on, the morale of the so-called elite troops has been weakened!
Tang Dao had sworn a long time ago that he would not abandon any of his brothers, even if he was just a recruit who peed his pants when he heard the sound of cannon fire.
Now that the Four Elements Group has begun to take shape, he doesn't know how to do it anymore.
No matter what the cost, he not only wanted the wounded soldiers to survive, but also wanted them to live with enough dignity.
The humble appearance of a veteran who lost his arms and begged in Xuzhou City is simply the greatest insult to a soldier!
Living without dignity is more cruel than death!
Perhaps there were too many lice at this time and they were not afraid of being bitten. Several school officials, who had been shocked and numb by Tang Dao's continuous generosity, looked at each other.
In the end, Zhuang Shisan asked cautiously: "It's okay for the seriously injured soldiers this time, because the Japanese army lacked enough artillery, mostly due to gunshot wounds, and only a few were disabled due to injuries, but the disabled soldiers who came here with the regiment before
It’s quite a lot, but the small staff of the baggage company can’t be accommodated!”
"That's very simple. If the establishment is not enough, then increase the establishment of baggage troops. If there are no soldiers under your command, the squad leader and deputy squad leader will take care of it first. After the new soldiers are trained, they will be added to the baggage company.
If they can't even walk normally, then arrange for them to serve as militia platoon leaders in each village. They will be given half of their original military rank in food or ocean every month. It's up to him to choose!" Tang Dao, however, already had a plan in mind. Take a look.
My friends smiled lightly.
"Don't you still think that after this battle, we will still maintain the current number of troops for the Japanese to gather forces to fight!"
"Expand the troops! That's good, don't you go to the theater headquarters, regiment? Just apply to the commander to turn the regiment into a brigade. Then we can free our hands and fight the Japanese."
Lei Xiong, a fighting maniac, probably didn't think too much and just opened his mouth and came out with a group transformation brigade.
But he didn't see the two mature and important people beside him, Gong Shaoxun and Guo Shouzhi, looking extremely cautious.
As a regiment, the Military and Administrative Department is keeping a close eye on it, putting pressure on the 43rd Army Military Department. If this regiment really turns into a brigade, then they will have to parachute several deputy brigade commanders and regimental commanders, which would be weird.
That’s not because you’re making yourself uncomfortable!
"Brother Lei! Do you believe that no matter how many gifts we give to that theater commander, he still won't do anything?" Tang Dao, however, gave his old partner an angry look.
"Ahem! That's right. That old man is famously stingy. It's better that we don't deal with him less, and we should do our own thing." Lei Xiong finally realized what he was doing.
"Don't worry, since we have said that we will expand, each battalion and company will expand, but first we have to expand the supply company. Otherwise, the new recruits you come from will not be able to add those who have fired a few bullets on the shooting range and have not even seen the battlefield.
Stuff all the old recruits’ eggs into it!
This baggage company, no, it should be called the baggage battalion, which is the reserve soldiers of each battalion and company in the future. The battalion will remain at about 2,000 people! Even in the future, it is not ruled out that the infantry battalions will also form baggage companies." Tang Dao continued.
The number of personnel in one supply camp alone was as high as 2,000. Several school officers looked at each other and probably understood Tang Dao's ambition.
The Si Xing Regiment is still a regiment, but it is no longer an infantry regiment in the ordinary sense.
But this also ignited a small fire in their hearts.
The larger the army, the safer it is and the better it can fight against the Japanese!
This future is even better than imagined!
The issue of establishment is very complicated and cannot be explained in a few words. Tang Dao simply described the prospects and asked Zhuang Shisan to educate several school officials about the funds currently available in the group.
More than 20,000 taels of gold, if all can be exchanged successfully at the current market price, it will be a huge sum of more than 4 million oceans.
Several school officials who had not understood the situation collectively stared with wide eyes. No wonder Tang Tuanzuo dared to spend such a large amount of money. He was confident.
Even if he wastes more money, the money will be enough for the Four Elements Group to waste money for a year.
That was because Tang Dao hadn't said yet whether he had the warrant given by Comrade Lao Song in his hand, and there were still over ten million in silver in Jincheng that could be withdrawn.
But it was in enemy-occupied territory after all, so how to get it out was still a difficult task.
In addition, Tang Dao was afraid of irritating these friends who had never seen money before, so even the cold-faced Feng started to giggle unconsciously!
As soon as the regiment meeting ended, most of the decisions were circulated throughout the four-line regiment.
From senior officers to ordinary soldiers, everyone's blood was boiling because of the meeting hosted by Tang Tuanzuo at the regiment headquarters.
Tang Tuanzuo never draws cakes, but no one can resist using money as firewood and the future as a pot to bake cakes!
