Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 80 Reorganization and Compilation

"While everyone is here, let's have a post-war meeting at 7 p.m. tonight," Tang Weiguo said to the group of people around him.

"Commander, holding meetings at night has become a tradition in our militia," Tang Xiaohu said with a smile.

"You talk too much." Tang Weiguo glared at Tang Xiaohu, then looked up and left.

"Hahaha, Little Tiger, you've met up, haven't you? Let's go eat first," Tang Dazhuang joked from the side.

"Come on, let's go eat." Tang Xiaohu pulled Tang Dazhuang away.

"Hey, slow down."

At 7 p.m., all the leaders of the militia gathered at the militia headquarters on time. Seeing Tang Weiguo approach, they said in unison:

"Hello, Captain."

"Hello everyone."

"First, let me give you an update on the situation of this battle," Tang Weiguo began.

"Although we achieved a major victory this time, the main force of the militia suffered more than half of its casualties. In this battle, 772 militia soldiers were killed, 211 were seriously wounded, and 542 were slightly wounded. After treatment, 432 of them were able to return to the troops to continue fighting."

"Let's all observe a minute's silence for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country." After saying this, Tang Weiguo took off his hat, bowed his head, and observed a moment of silence. The other members of the militia did the same.

A minute later, Tang Weiguo spoke again:

"Regarding the compensation for the fallen soldiers, Bi Shoucai, your logistics department must do a good job. The end of the year is approaching, so you must take good care of the families of the fallen soldiers. We cannot let the fallen soldiers feel disheartened. As long as our militia has food to eat, we cannot let them go hungry."

"Those wounded who have lost their ability to fight will be assigned to the logistics department if they are willing to stay in the militia and contribute. Those wounded who want to go home will be treated as half the treatment of fallen soldiers."

“Yes, I guarantee I will complete the mission.” Bi Shoucai stood up and replied.

"it is good."

"In addition, Dean Chu will need to put in more effort regarding the seriously injured," Tang Weiguo said, looking at Chu Yu.

"Commander, the seriously wounded are now out of danger and can recover with just rest."

"You've worked hard these past few days." Tang Weiguo had witnessed Chu Yu and her sister performing surgeries on the wounded.

"Commander, there's a problem right now: the regiment's medicine reserves are running low. If there's another battle, our militia hospital will face a situation where there are no medicines available," Chu Yu reported.

"I'll figure out a way to solve this problem," Tang Weiguo promised.

"Bi Shoucai, your logistics department must ensure the nutrition of the wounded and sick, and all supplies in the logistics department should be directed towards the wounded and sick," Tang Weiguo instructed again.

"Commander, the chicken farm on the hill behind our logistics department is now laying eggs, which can guarantee that the wounded soldiers will have an egg every day," Bi Shoucai introduced.

"Very good, continue to expand the scale of our militia's breeding farm," Tang Weiguo ordered.

"Yes, Captain."

"Compared to the sacrifices of our militia members, our militia's achievements in this battle are also glorious."

"In this operation, our Joint Independent Regiment annihilated at least four companies of Japanese soldiers, totaling nearly 800 men. This is the most brilliant victory we have achieved since we started fighting the Japanese."

"In addition, we have also seized a large amount of weapons and ammunition, so our militia will not have to worry about weapons and ammunition for a long time."

"Now that we have sufficient weapons and ammunition, our militia's next step is to expand its military," Tang Weiguo said.

"That's great, Commander. With more men around, we're even less afraid of the Japanese devils."

"That's right. We suffered from being outnumbered in the last ambush. If we had twice as many people, we would make sure none of the Japanese devils could escape."

"Everyone, please be quiet and let me continue."

"Based on the last battle, our militia's weapons and equipment are basically on par with the Japanese, but the average combat effectiveness of our soldiers is still weaker than that of the Japanese. This time, relying on the terrain advantage, our casualty ratio with the Japanese is close to 1:1, so everyone's training tasks are still very heavy."

"Since each battalion has suffered more than half its casualties, in order to avoid expanding the troops and causing a decline in combat effectiveness, I have decided to reorganize the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalions into main force battalions."

"Tang Xiaohu will lead the battalion. I have other assignments for Tang Dazhuang, Li Debao, and Zhou Liansheng."

"Yes, Commander, I will obey orders without question."

"The main battalion consists of nine combat companies and three mortar companies, with each mortar company equipped with 12 mortars."

"Each combat company consists of three combat platoons and one heavy firepower platoon, with each heavy firepower platoon equipped with a Type 92 heavy machine gun."

"Each combat platoon consists of three combat squads and one grenade launcher squad. Each combat squad has 12 men and is equipped with a light machine gun. Each grenade launcher squad is equipped with one grenade launcher."

"The missing personnel will be composed of elite soldiers drawn from the supplementary regiment."

"Zhao Zhu, you will be in charge of assisting Tang Xiaohu with his restructuring efforts."

"Yes, Captain."

"Tang Dazhuang, Li Debao, and Zhou Liansheng, the three of you will carry out the task of splitting up the troops," Tang Weiguo continued.

"Commander, what is a division of forces mission?" Tang Dazhuang asked curiously.

"Our attack on the Japanese military train has caused such a commotion that the Japanese will definitely try to retaliate. Based on our current strength and relying on the advantageous terrain of Wolong Mountain, we can at most resist two battalions of Japanese troops."

"Once the Japanese send out a regiment of troops, we will have no choice but to abandon this place and retreat."

"So to avoid our forces being concentrated in one place and being wiped out by the Japanese, I have decided to disperse our militia forces. The three of you will be the main force in this deployment."

"Our militia will establish branches in the east, north, and south, with Wolong Mountain as the center. If the Wolong Mountain headquarters is attacked, you can support the defense of Wolong Mountain from the rear."

"Commander, why not expand westward?"

"The western side is the base of the Independent Regiment," Tang Weiguo explained.

"Now I will announce the specific arrangements."

"Tang Dazhuang".

"arrive."

"You will lead a team to the eastern part of Wolong Mountain to establish a branch of the militia."

"Yes."

"Li Debao, you will lead a team to the southern part of Wolong Mountain to establish a branch of the local militia."

"Yes."

"Zhou Liansheng, you will lead a team to the northern part of Wolong Mountain to establish a branch of the militia."

"Yes."

“You will each select a company of core personnel from your respective battalions. You will have one month to prepare and decide on your own location. After one month, you will proceed to the designated area to begin construction.”

"To prevent the enemy from learning the details of our militia, you are not allowed to use the Tangjia Town militia's designation when you are out in the field."

"Yes, Captain."

"You have two tasks: first, to expand the size of your troops, and second, to attack the Japanese in the surrounding area when the opportunity arises. In the early stages, the regimental headquarters will provide you with support, including food, money, and weapons. But in the later stages, your individual abilities will be crucial."

"Yes, Captain."

"Within this month, you must develop a detailed development plan and submit it to me," Tang Weiguo ordered.

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."