12dz Chapter 128 Zhang Chi: I have worked so hard to maintain this power
Chapter 128 Zhang Chi: I have worked so hard to maintain this power
After speaking of the combat troops, Zhang Chi paused for a moment, as if weighing his words:
"In terms of logistics, apart from water transport, we are still short of trucks needed for land transport because air transport is not possible."
In the system, the M13 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun purchased for 700 Silver Lions became the original M3 half-track vehicle chassis after the anti-aircraft machine gun was removed, but Zhang Chi incorporated them all into the combat troops.
Therefore, the transport team still lacked proper trucks, and the vehicles that the C-47 could transport were Willys Jeeps or Dodge 0.75-ton trucks (commonly known as Dodge Big Jeeps, the author said in the picture at the end of the chapter), which had insufficient load capacity and very low transportation efficiency.
"So, Kang Huojian, your logistics unit will now be renamed the Logistics Department, and you will be the director, responsible for the logistics and transportation of the entire army. However, I can only give you 40 Willys Jeeps and 40 Dodge Jeeps. You can make up for the rest of the hard work with animal carts."
Kang Huojian, a driver from the 17th Division Transport Battalion, is also Zhang Chi's old comrade-in-arms when he was replenishing the 66th Regiment. He has been in charge of the land logistics transportation of Zhang Chi's troops.
As the logistics manager, hard work is his nature, so he did not complain: "Yes, there is a problem with the transportation, my Lord, you are the only one who can ask for help."
After Kang Huojian sat down, Zhang Chi continued, "In recent months, we've recruited a new batch of soldiers from Yunnan Province and locally. I've decided to form two new agricultural reclamation regiments and one engineering construction regiment. Meng Xingxian and Ma Qiu, you two will be the commanders of the 1st and 2nd agricultural reclamation regiments, respectively."
The two young men from Pegu, Meng Xingxian, who was previously the captain of a guerrilla team, and Ma Qiu, who was promoted to the commander of the first battalion of the guard regiment due to his meritorious service, stood up and saluted together.
Zhang Chi chose these two people for the sake of balance. One is a local and the other is a veteran of the 22nd Division, whose backgrounds are different from those of other senior officers.
However, although Meng Xingxian and Ma Qiu were promoted to regimental commanders, they were not happy. After all, this agricultural reclamation regiment did not sound like a combat unit, and they still wanted to go into battle and kill the Japanese.
He looked at the two men with worried faces and said with a smile, "Although these new recruits only undergo the most basic shooting training and spend the rest of their time hoeing the land, don't be discouraged. As long as the reclamation mission is completed well, your contributions will be indispensable."
"Aside from these two, everyone here must also diligently fulfill their duties." Zhang Chi's blazing gaze swept over the officers in the room one by one. "I said at the John's airport that I would lead you on a horse-riding tour of the cherry blossoms. I won't forget this oath for a moment. So, forming three columns is just the beginning. I will form more columns later. The position of column commander..."
Zhang Chi's words were straightforward and simple, but they were more in line with the wishes of the group of warriors present.
As the leader of a startup team, Zhang Chi knew exactly what he had to do. He had to be supportive when it was time to be supportive, but he also had to be generous when it was time to comfort others. And when it was time to paint a rosy picture, he had to paint it boldly.
Otherwise, even if he had a system, if he and his subordinates became alienated and fell apart, it would only take a moment for the whole thing to fall apart.
After all, there is a precedent where Guo Songling, who was repeatedly marginalized and dissatisfied, chose to rebel against Feng, which eventually led to the decline of the Fengtian clique.
Seeing Meng Xingxian and Ma Qiu sitting down with full enthusiasm, and the other people present also having serious expressions, Zhang Chi knew that his words had worked.
"Let me introduce to you. This is Li Hongxuan, a graduate of the Department of Architectural Engineering at John Liverpool University. He is from Singapore. He will be the head of the engineering construction team. From now on, he will be working in the same pot with you all." After saying that, Zhang Chi pointed to a young man in the corner.
There is only one main road connecting Zhang Chi's control area with Myitkyina. The newly established engineering construction regiment is the militarized engineering team used by Zhang Chi to build bridges and roads. Therefore, he deliberately selected Li Hongxuan, who has an engineering background, and selected an experienced battalion commander from the army to assist him in managing the troops.
After making these general arrangements, Zhang Chi organized his thoughts and prepared to unveil the highlight of the day.
He looked around, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, observing each officer before him, as if he wanted to imprint their faces one by one in his mind: "I have decided to establish an additional officer training corps, and I will be the commander."
He paused, his tone firm and forceful, "Any officer above the battalion level must undergo systematic study and training at this training corps before promotion. Furthermore, all graduates from the various branches of the military academy must also undergo a period of training here before joining the army."
After Zhang Chi finished speaking, everyone present showed an expression of "that's how it should be", and seemed to think that this arrangement was just right.
Seeing that everyone was not opposed, Zhang Chi muttered to himself: I am a genius that I can think of a way to imitate someone and COS the boss.
Now the officers at all levels of the 212th Division have complex origins.
There were his earliest Yuan subordinates, veterans of the expeditionary force whom he rescued from the Savage Mountains, defeated soldiers from the shelter brought in from Yunnan Province, and those he later promoted from among the soldiers.
There were Whampoa officers who were airlifted here by their White Party superiors, as well as local intellectuals from Southeast Asia.
The 212th Division is not very powerful, but it has many areas within it. It may not seem like a big deal now, but it may easily cause problems in the future.
After all, the pace of military expansion has been very fast recently. I'll set up an officer training corps and get in touch with them more often, and then their loyalty will be gained, right?
Only by combining it with some other means and holding on to the most core group of people can we maintain the power that we have worked so hard to build.
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After the military expansion was completed, everyone in the conference room was promoted. At this time, they were more eager to fight than ever before and were eager to fight the Japanese.
"The rainy season in Pegu begins in July. Allied meteorologists predict that rain will not fall in the north until late July or early August. I will give you more than a month. By June 30, I require all the expanded units to be combat-ready."
Zhang Chi's voice gradually rose: "Do you have the confidence to do it?"
Everyone in the conference room stood at attention, their eyes gleaming with determination as they answered in unison: "Confidence!"
Zhang Chi waved his hand with high spirits: "Very good, in early July, we will send troops to Myitkyina!"
This order shook like thunder, stirring the hearts of every officer, and the air in the conference room seemed to be ignited by enthusiasm.
This was the first time for most of the soldiers present to launch a counterattack on a city occupied by the Japanese.
Many veterans were defeated by the Japanese invaders in Qianguo, and now it is finally their turn to launch a counterattack against the Japanese invaders!