Originally, the Self-Defense Forces only had about 10,000 people. Now that they had been rewarded by the three big shots, the number of people had expanded to nearly 30,000.
This was the reason why Zhang Qian dared to promise Ma Shan Zhan that they would attack first.
Even without Ma Shanzhan, just the 30,000 men they had were enough to fight the Japanese army of 80,000.
After all, he had an artillery battalion of more than 10,000 soldiers.
There were more than 2000 howitzers and 4000 mortars. It was enough to make the Japanese suffer.
However, with so many people, the name of the Self-Defense Forces was obviously not suitable for them.
If he was in the national army, Old Jiang would have sent people to re-define their ranks and ranks.
When all the military officers came to Zhang Qian's office, Zhang Qian said directly,""From today onwards, the Self-Defense Regiment will be promoted to a Self-Defense Division.”
"Infantry Battalion 1st Battalion Commander, promoted to Regiment Commander. I will give you 3,000 soldiers.”
"The commander of the second battalion will be promoted to the commander of the second regiment.”
"3rd Battalion Commander Chu Yunfei will be promoted to 3rd Regiment Commander, and 3,000 men will be added.”
"The original reconnaissance unit will be reorganized into a guard unit.”
"The original commander of the Artillery Battalion will be promoted to the Artillery Regiment, and will be under the direct command of our newly reformed division headquarters. Increase the number of people by 5,000."
After Zhang Qian finished speaking, all the officers saluted and shouted,""Thank you, teacher!"
Zhang Qian smiled." We don't have a system. There's nothing we can do. We can only promote ourselves if we have too many people."”
"Alright, that's all. Next, let's discuss the safety of our Zhangjiapu area and the next attack on the 80,000 Japanese troops in the southwest.”
The joy of being promoted and expanding the army disappeared after everyone heard Zhang Qian's words. Everyone solemnly waited for Zhang Qian's arrangements.
"You should all know that the Japanese sent 80,000 regular troops to attack Xishan Province. And because of our Zhang Clan Fort's special location, we have formed a pincer attack with the Ma Shan Zhan Army of Xishan Province. Thus, I discussed it with Ma Shan Zhan. While the Japanese had yet to gain a stable foothold in Huaxia, they had to eat up their army first! This way, not only will it help our allies, but it will also prevent our Zhangjiapu area from being discovered by the Japanese.”
"What do you think? If you have any doubts, you can tell me."
As soon as Zhang Qian finished speaking, Chu Yunfei, who had just been promoted to the third regiment, said,""Teacher. From a strategic point of view, there is naturally no problem for us to do this. And he had great foresight. However, even though we've been promoted to a division, we still need time to develop if we really want to have the strength of a strengthened division.”
Chu Yunfei's words were also the question in everyone's hearts.
However, when Zhang Qian heard this, he smiled and said,""Come, follow me to take a look."
Under Zhang Qian's lead, everyone followed him to the city wall of Liu 'an County.
"Look at that."
In the direction that Zhang Qian was pointing at, a large group of soldiers was training on the plains outside Liu An County. They were wearing the uniform of the Self-Defense Division.
On the side, there were also rows of howitzers.
Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned.
"Teacher, what, what is going on?”
"Those people are the ones I just mentioned, the ones who will be expanding your army."”
"Howitzers, 2000 plus, artillery 5,000 plus. Commander Chu, do you think we have the strength to fight the Japanese now?”
When Chu Yunfei saw the rows of howitzers, he was already drooling with envy.
"Yes," he laughed. If I had these 2,000 howitzers, not to mention a division, I would dare to fight the Japanese with a regiment!”
When everyone heard Chu Yunfei's words, they couldn't help but laugh.
All of them knew what 2000 howitzers meant on the battlefield.
This was a weapon that could determine victory or defeat!
A Cannon Regiment with such equipment was truly a treasure.
Other than Zhang Qian, all the other regiment commanders looked at the regiment commander of the Cannon Regiment with envy. At the same time, there seemed to be resentment in their eyes.
The captain looked at these treasures happily and asked in disbelief,""Teacher, are these all for me?”
"Of course it's for you." Zhang Qian waved his hand. Other than these 2,000 howitzers, there are also 5,000 artillery for your artillery regiment.”
"Thank you, Commander!" The leader of the Artillery Regiment replied happily.”
"No need to thank me." Zhang Qian smiled. But I want to see the results. This time, we will attack the Xishan region. If your Artillery Regiment can't produce any results, I'll withdraw you on the spot!”
"Don't worry, teacher! If our Artillery Regiment doesn't blow up the Japanese's buttocks, I'll bring my head to see the commander!”
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Three whole days.
The various units of the Self-Defense Division were undergoing the final reorganization.
They reorganized the newly joined soldiers into their own troops.
The newly reorganized self-defense division had a total of 30,000 soldiers.
11,000 Artillery Regiment.
Infantry Battalion, 6,000 men.
The second battalion of infantry consisted of 6,000 men.
The 3rd Battalion of Infantry had 6,000 soldiers.
Five hundred guards.
In the military construction area near the Zhang Clan Fort, new soldiers were still appearing endlessly.
All the soldiers that were produced previously were temporarily transferred to the training ground by Zhang Qian.
After everyone finished their training, they would form a new army.
While these people were training, they could also protect the safety of the entire Munitions Factory area. It was killing two birds with one stone.
When the appointed time with Ma Shan Zhan arrived, Zhang Qian sent someone to contact Ma Shan Zhan.
After deciding on the time to set off, Zhang Qian left the 2nd Regiment, which was often left behind, to guard his home. Then, he led the 1st Regiment, 2nd Regiment, and the Cannon Regiment towards the southwest.
The 24,000-strong army rode in military vehicles and began to move.
In less than half a day, Zhang Qian and his 20,000 men had arrived at their destination.
According to the information that the intelligence department had received from the Japanese, Zhang Qian knew the Japanese troops stationed outside Xishan Province like the back of his hand.
The Japanese soldiers here were divided into three divisions, and they were stationed in three directions outside Xishan Province.
Each division had around 20,000 soldiers.
Ma Shan Zhan's army had about 40,000 men, less than 50,000.
The weapons were all made in the relatively backward Hanyang.
Of course, there were still weapons like machine guns and mortars, but there were not many of them.
This was also why Ma Shan Zhan only had the ability to defend, but not the ability to counterattack.
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