The four villages of Lianhe Village were all connected by cement roads.
The interaction between each village was much more than before. Under Zhang Chaoqun's management, they were all exceptionally united.
The textile mill in Wu Village, the chicken farm and duck farm in Lijia 'ao, the wood processing plant and pig farm in Miao Village, and the food processing plant in Hutougou.
Each village had their own duties.
Tall and sturdy walls were built around the village.
Bunkers and watchtowers were erected at key points in the village. There were sentry posts on duty every day.
Other than that, the biggest change in Lianhe Village was the power plant. Now, every household had electric lights.
They were using these rare items that could only be found in the city.
During this period, the Japanese troops in Chazhou and the eastern part of Hebei Province gave sixteen mountain cannons to the 28th Division as a gesture of friendship.
Song Yuanze was even more convinced that the garrison in North China would not dare to touch his 100,000-strong army.
Last month, Japan invited Song Yuanze to Japan for a friendly visit. Although Song Yuanze didn't go, he arranged for Zhang Chizhong to go.
For a time, the relationship between the two countries seemed to have entered a honeymoon period.
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The more this was the case, the more Zhang Chaoqun and Ji Xingwu felt that war was coming.
The entire 28th Division was relaxed, except for the 128th Regiment guarding Lugou Bridge and Wanping County.
Ji Xingwu had called Zhang Chaoqun many times to discuss strategies to resist the enemy.
In the wars of this era, long-range cannons were enough to determine the outcome of the battlefield. Unfortunately, the 28th Division, which was formerly the Northwest Army, did not have many cannons.
If they were to face the Japanese head-on the battlefield, they would be at a disadvantage.
In the past two to three months, Japan had been unusually friendly. There was a 90% chance that they were trying to buy time to prepare for war.
The stronger side was well-prepared.
The weaker side was careless and relaxed.
It was clear who won and who lost.
But so what?
Zhang Chaoqun sighed with regret and became even more determined.
The death of 300,000 people in Jin Ling City could not be repeated!
"Regiment Commander Ji, I'm ready. Although the independent battalion has fewer soldiers, we have good weapons and equipment. When the time comes, we'll send troops to support Lugou Bridge and catch the Japanese off guard!”
"Chaoqun, pay attention to your own safety no matter what! If things can't be done, retreat to the rear in time!”
"Thank you for your concern, Commander Ji.”
"Oh right, the military has already approved the transfer order the day before yesterday. They will transfer a company of troops to you. They will probably be there in three days at most. According to the tradition of the 28th Division, independent brigades, independent regiments, and independent battalions are usually not given too many people. You have to recruit your own troops from the local areas.”
"Also, don't have too much hope for the soldiers of this company. I estimate that they should be unwanted people transferred from the various units. They are either old and weak, or soldiers who are difficult to tame.”
"Thank you for your reminder, Commander Ji.”
Zhang Chaoqun really didn't care. Old and weak? How old and weak could a soldier be? At most, they would be sent to the tactical training chamber for transformation.
It was even better to be a soldier ruffian. How could a soldier without any ability become a ruffian? Such a Soldier One transformation would definitely be even more outstanding.
Zhang Chaoqun was still hoping that the more ruffians the better.
"The war is coming. Don't be dragged down by those useless soldiers. Can you…deal with them?”
"Don't worry! There's nothing I can't solve."
Zhang Chaoqun was very confident.
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Three days later, a company from the 28th Division finally arrived.
There were only eighty people in a company, and half of them were old, weak, sick, and emaciated.
"These are the people the higher-ups assigned to our independent battalion?”Wang Ergou didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"It's simply tragic." Chang Kuan did not hide his disdain.
Kong Chuan's lips curled up.”
"I don't want these people." Li Tiedan hurriedly clarified.
"The battalion commander didn't say he'd be assigned to your class."”
The independent battalion was made up of soldiers who had undergone combat training. Their physical fitness had been modified, and they had been given formal military training. These people already had the aura of veterans, so they naturally looked down on these old and weak soldiers.
"What are you all talking about?" Zhang Chaoqun strode over and shouted. Attention!"
The independent battalion stood at attention reflexively. They looked valiant and valiant, like soldiers.
On the other hand, the new soldiers were all looking around.
A man with a mustache stepped forward and saluted. He said loudly,"Battalion Commander, this lowly first lieutenant, Lu Qian, reports to Battalion Commander Zhang!”
This mustache was quite interesting.
"Commander Lu, where are you from?"
"Report! My hometown is in the Changbai Mountains."
"You are from the three eastern provinces!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Very good, Lu Qian. The three eastern provinces are now under enemy control. Have you ever thought about chasing away the devils and recovering the mountains and rivers?”
Lu Qian was stunned for a moment before he smiled bitterly." Japan is strong. We should thank the heavens if they don't come to fight us. It's easier said than done!"”
"There will be such a day." Zhang Chaoqun smiled meaningfully.”
Zhang Chaoqun didn't say much and looked at Kong Chuan.""Old Kong, bring them to settle down.”
"Yes, Battalion Commander!"
"Lu Qian, come with me!"
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