In the evening, Nanzhang County, in the camp of the 108th Division.
On the drill ground, more than 4400 soldiers were lined up neatly, forming ten square formations.
Several hundred injured people were gathered in groups of twos and threes, staring at the Drill Ground.
After the battle, the 108th Division lost more than 300 men and more than 600 injured.
Due to the lack of medicine and doctors, a small number of minor and serious injuries might not be able to survive due to wound infection.
Li Yan was also worried about this matter. He had asked Uncle Zhong to continue selling the Li family's land. He needed exchange points to exchange for medicine and medical clones.
At the same time, Li Yan would also give a pension to the soldiers who died. As long as they could contact their families, the families of each soldier who died would receive a pension of 50 yuan.
Although 50 yuan wasn't a lot, it was enough for a family of three to live for four to five years.
In this era, the purchasing power of the ocean was still very strong. One ocean was enough for a family to live for a month.
Of course, this one month referred to solving the ordinary problem of food and clothing, not eating well, drinking well, and wearing well.
For his own soldiers, Li Yan would naturally give out military badges. The lowest ranked soldiers would receive one dollar per month, the officers would receive two dollars per month, the lieutenants would receive three dollars per month, and the field officers would receive five dollars per month.
Although Li Yan's salary wasn't high, it was considered a very good treatment compared to the entire Xia country.
At this point in time, 99% of the Chinese army did not receive any pay. Even if they died in battle, they would not receive any compensation. This was because the national team did not have the money to pay the soldiers and provide them with compensation!
In fact, during the entire anti-Japanese war, almost all the anti-Japanese soldiers were selflessly contributing. They fought a national war for the country and the nation.
So what if there were no military reports and no pension?
As long as they could kill the Japanese and drive them out, all the Japanese soldiers would still sacrifice their lives and go to the major battlefields.
Suddenly, the soldiers gathered on the training ground turned their heads slightly and stared in one direction.
In that direction, Li Yan, who was wearing a lieutenant general's uniform, strode over.
After entering the drill ground, Li Yan went up to the high platform. A guard quickly handed him a loudspeaker.
Taking the loudspeaker, Li Yan stood up straight and stared at the soldiers below.
At this moment, the sun was setting in the west. Under the illumination of the setting sun, Li Yan's figure was engraved in the hearts of every soldier.
It could be said that after two great victories, Li Yan was like a legend in the hearts of all the soldiers of the 108th Division. His prestige had reached its peak.
After a while, Li Yan took out a telegram, raised his hand to the loudspeaker, and said loudly,"Two hours ago, the national team and the Ninth Battle Area sent a commendation telegram to the 108th Division.”
"Because we wiped out a Japanese exploration team and achieved brilliant results, and made a great contribution to the war against Japan, the 9th Battle Area Command will allocate 5000 new recruits and 100,000 military personnel to supplement the 108th Division.”
" Apart from that, the national team has also issued an order. From today onwards, the 108th Division will be reorganized and expanded into the 108th Division. All officers will be automatically promoted by one rank, and I, Li Yan, will be promoted from major general to lieutenant general!”
As soon as these words were said, cheers erupted from below. Everyone had happy expressions on their faces.
Even though such a commendation had nothing to do with ordinary soldiers, they were still very happy.
The 108th Division only had 4000 people left, and the Commander was recruiting a large number of soldiers. It wouldn't be long before the 108th Division was fully formed.
In the process of expansion, veterans like them could naturally become squad leaders and vice squad leaders, and thus become sergeants.
As long as he became a sergeant, he could naturally become a lieutenant or even a field officer in the future.
Although everyone was fighting a country war for the country and the people, who wouldn't be happy if they could become officers?
No matter where it was, as long as there were people, there would be differences between high and low. Who would believe that everyone was equal?
Listening to the tsunami-like cheers below, Li Yan waved his hand to calm everyone down. He continued,"The 217th Brigade and the Kawasaki Brigade have been completely wiped out by us. The Japanese have lost more than half of their forces in the entire Xiangcheng area. In Xiangcheng, the Japanese's 101st Division only has about 10,000 people left.”
" Therefore, I hope that everyone can train hard and improve their military skills in the coming period. Our 108th division is an iron army. Our existence is to eliminate all foreign forces that dare to invade Xia City.”
"Xia City belongs to the people of Xia City. No matter if it's the Japanese or the Westerners, if anyone dares to bully our compatriots, invade our land, and plunder our wealth, all the soldiers of the 108th division will give them a head-on blow!”
"General, we'll do whatever you say!”At this moment, Li Yong, who was standing below, shouted loudly.
"General, we'll do whatever you say!”
In an instant, the soldiers shouted in unison.
When these voices gathered together, it was extremely deafening. It was as if a tsunami had swept over. Even the entire Nanzhang County City was surrounded by such a sound wave.
"Very good!" Li Yan nodded in satisfaction. He looked around and said loudly,"A soldier's duty is to obey orders, and you have to obey my orders. Remember, it's only limited to my orders!”
Hearing this, a lieutenant roared,"" General, I can win battles, eat well, equip myself with powerful weapons, and even get paid by you. I know that you paid for all these out of your own pocket. I'll make this clear. I'll only listen to the General's orders, whether it's the national government, the National Party, or the Ninth Battle Area. I won't acknowledge even the God of Heaven. I only acknowledge the General!”
Immediately after, officers and soldiers began to speak loudly to express their stance.
Seeing this scene, Li Yan couldn't help but smile. He made a gesture of silence and then announced,"Everyone, disperse. Dinner will be served in half an hour!”
"Yes, General!" On the drill ground, all the soldiers saluted at the same time and then dispersed.
Many soldiers looked impatient because they could smell the fragrance of vegetables and meat. It was obvious that tonight's food would be very sumptuous.
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