"Commander, the battle list has been calculated. On our side, 241 died, 38 were heavily injured, and 112 were lightly injured. On the Japanese side, including the enemy's supreme commander, Konebun, a total of 441 people died and 119 were captured. At this point, the entire Laiyang and Laixi counties have been completely recovered by our army, and the 20th division's infantry guards have also been destroyed.”At dusk, Zhou Weiguo came to report to Qin Yuxuan with a list of statistics.
"In addition, the troops that were ordered to chase after the fleeing Imperial Guards have also returned. According to your instructions, after encountering the enemy's resistance, our brothers dropped some weapons and retreated.”
"Under the bombardment of more than ten mortars and infantry cannons, how can our casualties be so high?”Qin Yuxuan glanced at the numbers on the report and said with slight dissatisfaction.
"Because many soldiers of the autonomous army rebelled before the battle, their casualties were also included in our army's ranks when we counted them.”Zhou Weiguo said in a low voice.
"So that's how it is. This time, the soldiers of the uprising army have contributed greatly to the annihilation of the Guards. Take my note and personally go to the Logistics Division to allocate funds to the brothers of the uprising. Each person…20 yuan. In addition, if any of them wanted to join the autonomous army, after a background check, the qualified ones would be allocated 25 silver dollars each according to the treatment of new recruits. As for those who didn't pass, they would find an excuse to give them a dismissal payment.”Qin Yuxuan nodded.
"Yes, I'll go to the Logistics Division to look for Director Sun immediately. Oh, right. Commander, I've already ordered the signal soldiers to send out the results of this battle to the entire country.”Zhou Weiguo glanced at Shen Zui and added.
"Yes! The national army is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Japanese army at the front line of Luxi. Our achievements in the rear can more or less encourage the confidence of the people of the country and the soldiers of the national army at the front line to fight. Also, they could find time to poach some talents from within their jurisdiction or from other newspapers. After all, they were the largest civilian armed forces in Ludong. Without the promotion of a newspaper, it would be very embarrassing.”Qin Yuxuan said.
"Yes, I'll do it immediately."
"Commander! Commander! Commander Li from the 5th Battle Area sent a consolation group with 200,000 silver dollars to greet us.”Suddenly, Qin Lu No.1 rushed into the conference room and reported.
"Just let Riches accept it.”Qin Yuxuan ordered as if he was unmoved.
" Brother Qin, Commander Li personally sent a consolation group. Should we…" Shen Zui hesitated when he heard Commander Li from the 5th Battle Area.
"Haha! Since Brother Shen has mentioned us, then you are treating us as a family. Since we're family, there's no need for me to hide it. If Commander Li had just sent out a group of people, then I would have welcomed them with open arms. However, he had to send another 200,000 silver dollars. As the ancients said, one should not receive a reward without merit. I, Qin, am just a commoner, and the advancing army is just a civilian armed force of Ludong's generation.
He was the commander of a war zone and had hundreds of thousands of soldiers under his command. Why reward me with silver? He just wants to borrow money to buy the lives of thousands of my brothers.”Qin Yuxuan replied with a smile.
"Brother Qin, do you mean that Commander Li will take the opportunity to transfer the troops to the west?”Shen Zui was slightly enlightened.
"Even if they don't want us to march west, they want us to at least turn the Japanese army in Ludong upside down. This way, the pressure on the front line in Luxi would be reduced. Brother Shen, it's not that I'm stingy, but I can't buy the lives of my brothers with that money.”Qin Yuxuan said seriously.
"In that case, I understand. Then…"
"Commander! Commander! Jiang City's civilian consolation group brought a large amount of food to our army.”Suddenly, another guard walked into the meeting room and reported.
"Jiang City's civilian consolation group? I believe that Commander Li's military consolation group has crossed the blockade line and entered the Ludong area. However, how did this Jiang City's civilian consolation group come from afar?”Qin Yuxuan was slightly puzzled.
"Commander, they should have come from the sea. As far as I know, the Japanese 3rd Fleet stationed in Tsingtao was recently transferred back to the Wei Nation to transport the ashes of the soldiers who died on the front lines. Therefore, the defense of the Bohai Sea was very loose.”Zhou Weiguo told Qin Yuxuan the information he had gathered.
"I see! Hiss…Weiguo, quick! " Immediately inform the Logistics Division to clean up the warehouse and prepare some civilian food. Also, send two companies of soldiers to the coastal area of the Bohai Sea. There will definitely be a lot of things stored in the warehouse today…" After hearing Zhou Weiguo's words, Qin Yuxuan hesitated for a few seconds before he jumped down from his chair. As he tidied up his appearance, he quickly instructed Zhou Weiguo…
A few hours later, the red sun was setting in the west, and layers of golden ripples appeared on the distant Bohai Sea.
"Commander, the count is complete. The consolation group from the 5th Battle Area has 200,000 silver dollars.
The Jiangcheng civilian consolation group transported 1 ship of grain, totaling 20,000 catties.
Western Expatriate Condolence Group 100 catties of gold, 1 million silver dollars
Nanyang Chinese consolation group 350,000 silver dollars, 10 light and heavy machine guns each
10,000 pairs of cloth shoes, 100,000 silver dollars, and 10,000 cotton coats for the Xichuan Civil Consolation Group.
" Mountain City's Followers 'Consolidating Group…" Sun Fugui was holding a list of items on the welcoming platform built temporarily in the military camp, reporting to Qin Yuxuan with a solemn expression.
"In addition…the list of people who died in accidents during the consolation group's trip to our army's base has also been compiled. "A total of 73 people from the eight consolation groups died. Many of them fell on the way to transport supplies from the ocean..." Sun Fugui continued to report with a choked voice.
"Everyone, turn left, turn right!”Suddenly, Qin Yuxuan shouted to the soldiers below the stage.
"Everyone, fire three shots at the sky. Let us remember the fearless soldiers who lost their lives to escort the supplies for our advance army!”At that moment, for some reason, Qin Yuxuan, who had always regarded human lives as worthless, was shocked. He suddenly understood a question that many Chinese who grew up abroad in his previous life had never thought of: How could a nation that had been bullied for a hundred years defeat a military power that dominated Asia in just eight years? It was the people's hearts! Unity! It was the Chinese who had lost their dignity for a hundred years!
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