Zhou Weihan and the others entered the room, and Zhao Gang enthusiastically poured a glass of water for Xing Zhiguo.
Xing Zhiguo took the water and said seriously: "Regiment leader, political commissar, the chief of staff talked to me before I came this time. The headquarters means that it will not interfere too much in the reorganization of the independent detachment. After we discuss and determine the personnel, we will report directly to the headquarters.
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Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang looked at each other. Although Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang had already made up their minds, it was more logical to get the approval of the headquarters for reorganization.
"This time I also brought 20 cadres who graduated from the Anti-Japanese University, which can just solve the problem of lack of cadres after the expansion!"
Zhou Weihan glanced at his watch and said directly without being polite: "Old Xing, it's too late today. Let's have a small meeting first. I'll call all the main cadres in the regiment over tomorrow and we'll have a meeting."
"Dong Jiang, please inform all battalions and departments directly under the regiment to come to the regiment headquarters for a meeting tomorrow!"
Then Zhou Weihan gave Xing Zhiguo a brief introduction to the situation of the New Second Regiment.
"The basic situation is this. What the political commissar and I had planned before was to upgrade all four infantry battalions to regiment-level organizations, and the supplementary battalions would be dispersed to each regiment." Zhou Weihan said.
"Captain, I saw on the way here that the security in the defense area is very good. If all the main troops are transferred, will there be any impact?" Xing Zhiguo said worriedly.
"Don't worry about this. Every village has its own militia team. For Wu'an and Wuyi counties, I don't want to give up. What I mean is to transfer some capable militiamen from the local area to integrate with the independent brigade to establish a local
The garrison regiment is responsible for Wu'an and Wuyi counties.
Wuyi and Wu'an can be used as logistics bases, and food and material resources can continuously support the main force in operations!" Zhou Weihan said.
The next day.
All battalion commanders and heads of departments directly under the regiment headquarters have arrived.
Zhou Weihan took the main seat, Zhao Gang and Xing Zhiguo sat on both sides, and the others sat in rows along the two sides.
"Everyone is here today. This is the chief of staff sent by the headquarters. Comrade Xing Zhiguo, everyone is welcome!" Zhou Weihan said loudly.
"You must all know the news that our new second regiment will be expanded into an independent detachment!"
As soon as Zhou Weihan finished speaking, the tensed faces of everyone present could no longer hold back, and they all smiled.
"Don't be too happy too soon. Once the establishment is established, the burden on your shoulders will be greater! Now report the situation of each of your battalions!"
Several battalion commanders looked at each other, and Jing Dagang first said: "Captain, our battalion currently has six companies, 869 people, each with 46 light machine guns, 13 heavy machine guns, 6 82 mortars, 12
60 mortars and rifles all have 38-inch caps.”
Jing Dagang said it in an understatement, but several other battalion commanders took a breath of air. The first battalion had always been the sharp knife battalion when the new second regiment was formed, but they did not expect that the equipment of the first battalion would still be so complete after the expansion.
Zhou Weihan nodded slightly after hearing this. Zhou Weihan was quite satisfied with the situation of the 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion had been fighting beside Zhou Weihan. Although the number of the 1st Battalion was not as large as that of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, they fought many big battles and all those who survived were elites.
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Of course, Zhou Weihan gave priority to replenishing weapons and equipment to the first battalion.
"Captain, in addition to the fourth company in southern Hebei, our second battalion currently has five companies with 1,150 people. We have 42 light machine guns and 9 heavy machine guns. The models of rifles are quite mixed. IWC brand, but the guns are in good condition.
, there are also a lot of grenades, and there is also an artillery platoon, two 60-mm mortars, and an 81-mm cannon." Second Battalion Commander Xu Dali said.
Then Wu Qin also said: "In addition to the fifth company in southern Hebei, the third battalion currently has six companies with 1,082 people, 40 light machine guns, 8 heavy machine guns, and rifles. The situation is similar to that of the second battalion, but our third battalion has little enemy
I captured two Italian cannons, but they had fewer shells, only more than 120 rounds!"
As soon as Wu Qin finished speaking, Xu Dali said: "Wu Qin, where did you get the two 75mm mountain cannons?"
"Hehe, this is also our good fortune. There is a group of puppet soldiers in Ci County who have repaired two Italian cannons from somewhere. It made me feel itchy when I saw it. In a fit of anger, I killed them all. Now our third battalion also has a serious problem.
Firepower!" Wu Qin looked at everyone present happily.
In addition to the artillery battalion, the third battalion of the new second regiment was the first to have mountain artillery.
The Italian cannon is not made in Italy. The prototype is an Italian imitation of the French Schneider M1897 75mm artillery. It is the world's first modern cannon, nicknamed "Miss France".
During World War I, Italy imported a batch of such artillery pieces from France. After the war, the old items that were eliminated were sold to China and eventually appeared on the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War.
"Okay, Wu Qin, you have this good equipment, why don't you hide it for me!" Zhou Weihan scolded with a smile.
"Commander, you can't take away these two cannons. There are so many cannons in the artillery battalion that are almost rusty!" Wu Qin complained.
"Looking at your little potential, aren't you just two mountain cannons? Is it worth worrying about?"
At this time, Wang Yigong, commander of the fourth battalion, said: "Captain, our fourth battalion currently has four companies, with a total of 950 people. Last time our fourth battalion was cleaning the battlefield in Heijiakou, we made a big deal and dug out two doors from the mound.
I have equipped the soldiers with the Jaap's 81 mortar, three Type 92 heavy machine guns, and seven crooked handles. There are also more than 200 rifles that have been handed over to the repair shop. Currently, the fourth battalion is heavily equipped with
Eight machine guns and thirty-two light machine guns!”
The equipment of the Fourth Battalion was relatively miscellaneous, and most of it used equipment seized from the puppet troops. Zhou Weihan knew this, so he gave the Fourth Battalion the advantage he had gained at Heijiakou last time.
Then everyone looked at Chen Feng's artillery battalion. Since its establishment, the artillery battalion has been staying in Yamawang Mountain for training and rarely participated in battles.
"Why are you looking at me like that? This artillery battalion is not your infantry battalion. You can expand it if you want. In addition to artillery, professional gunners are also indispensable.
Commander, our artillery battalion has not been idle during this period. The number of artillery pieces has not changed. However, in terms of staffing, I have added a reconnaissance platoon to each artillery company. If the artillery has no eyes, no matter how good the gunner is, it will not work. Artillery battalion
There are also specialized calculation soldiers.”
"Our artillery battalion has conducted professional training such as ranging, practicing steering wheels, using artillery mirrors, continuously measuring artillery battle formations, observing explosion points, and reconnaissance of enemy situations at night!" Chen Feng said clearly and clearly.
The several battalion commanders present were shocked when they heard this. How could they know that there were so many ways to do artillery?
"Okay, Chen Feng, you really gave me a surprise. I'm waiting to see the results of your artillery camp!" Zhou Weihan was also overjoyed after hearing this.
Then the cavalry company and the independent brigade also introduced their situation.
Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang looked at each other and nodded to each other.
"The superiors have issued orders. My delegation organized and announced the reorganization order. All four infantry battalions have been upgraded to regiment-level combat units and will be reorganized on the original basis.
In view of the small number of people in the first battalion, more than 300 people from the original fifth company of the reserve battalion, which is now the supplementary battalion, were added to the first battalion.
The remaining 300 people in the supplementary battalion were replenished to the fourth battalion.
The 500 soldiers transferred from the brigade headquarters were divided equally into the second, third and fourth battalions, and they quickly returned to the formation after the two companies and other large forces from southern Hebei entered southern Hebei."
"The five hundred people who came from the brigade headquarters did not have any equipment. All the equipment of the fifth company was left behind. Jing Dagang, didn't your first battalion also annihilate a Japanese squadron in Heijiakou? Equip them with equipment that each regiment lacks.
Go to the armory to get them all!"
The armory is not limited to repairing equipment, but it is also an arsenal. The equipment seized from several battles are placed in the armory.
"Li is very capable!"
"arrive!"
"You kid, don't give me too much credit. You have made great contributions during this period. Based on the more than 600 people in the independent brigade, 600 people were transferred from the militia to form a garrison. After the independent detachment departed,
, Responsible for the public security of Wuyi and Wuan counties!" Zhou Weihan said with a smile.
"Captain, then our group must have a designation!" Li Dazhen said pitifully, cupping his hands.
"What's the number? It's called Wuyi Defense Regiment!"
"Each regiment will be reorganized as soon as they return. The situation in southern Hebei has been unpredictable. We arrived late and couldn't even drink the soup!" Zhou Weihan finally said.
"Yes, Commander!" Several people shouted in unison.
