Yuan Fei felt a headache coming on. He looked at the firearms of the soldiers around him. They were not as good as the weapons he had seized. He actually wanted to sell the weapons he had seized. He instantly felt that his division commander was too narrow-minded.
"Teacher, are you sure? Selling the seized weapons? Without good equipment, if we really start a war with the Japanese in the future, I'm afraid we'll die very haggard!”
Qin Feng's gaze was firm as he patted Yuan Fei's shoulder and said,"You don't need to worry about the weapons. What we should be concerned about now is how to develop Jasper Cliff Island!”
"What do we need to do now?”
"Hold the Judgement Assembly and gather the hearts of the people!" Qin Feng thought for a moment and said. The fields of dozens of large families were distributed to the poor farmers of Qiongya Island. At the same time, notices were posted to recruit young and strong people.”
"By the way, how many people do we have on Jasper Cliff Island?”
Yuan Fei took out a document from his briefcase.""This is the information from last year. Qiongya has a total of 13 counties, with a population of only 2.15 million.
Qin Feng unfolded the information and looked at the display: Qiushan County, Wenchang County, Ding 'an County, Dan County, Lingao County, Lingshui County, Wanning County, Ya County, Chengmai County, Lehui County, Qiongdong County, Gan' en County, Changhua County, and Haikou. There were a total of 13 counties in a city, with a population of 2.15 million. The population density was not high.
"It's alright. As our division's base, we'll also set up schools. Every county has to set up a school so that all the children of the appropriate age in the surrounding area can enter the school to study, regardless of gender!”
"What? Commander, what do you mean? Right now, everyone else was recruiting soldiers and buying horses to earn money. Not only did you give the land to the people, but you also want their children to go to school. This is a losing business!”，Duan Qiang was puzzled.
Qin Feng's face was filled with anger. Why were all his subordinates so short-sighted?
"Remember, development is the absolute principle! If you don't develop and win the hearts of the people, how can you fight with the Japanese in the future? Remember, our goal is to defeat all enemies!”
Yuan Fei fell silent. The enemy was the Japanese. He knew how powerful the Japanese were. The Japanese army might be second-rate compared to the western countries, but the Japanese navy was comparable to the US navy. The Royal Navy of the British Empire was the world's first-class navy. The most important thing was that Qiongya Island was now an island. When the Japanese navy fleet arrived, they would not be able to defend it with the current defense of Qiongya Island.
"Teacher, your ambition is high. I admire you! However, if Qiongya can't be developed as soon as possible, I'm worried that Japan will speed up the pace of war!”
"The war will break out sooner or later! Now, don't worry about the war. Go down and do as I say!”
After another two hours, Qin Feng brought everyone back to Haikou. This could be considered the largest city in Qiongya.
At this moment, the other regiment commanders were already waiting on both sides of the road. Seeing the smile on Qin Feng's face, they guessed that he might have won the battle and came out to welcome him.
"Master is amazing. He actually eradicated a tumor that he couldn't get rid of for five years!”，Wang Hui, the leader of the 2nd Regiment, jogged over to help Qin Feng get off the tractor.
"My goodness, Commander, where did you get this big guy?”，Wang Hui touched the 203mm Howitzer even more affectionately than his parents.
"This thing is nothing!" Qin Feng calmly replied. To him, this was indeed a small matter.
"Commander, why don't you give this cannon to our 2nd Regiment?”
"No, leave this cannon to our newly established artillery regiment! Three days later, the entire army will change their equipment. At that time, I will give all of you enhanced German Machinist equipment!”
Dumbfounded, Wang Hui tugged at the Chief of Staff's clothes.""Staff Officer Yuan, is the commander's brain damaged? Do we have the money to buy German Machinist equipment?”
"You're asking me, but who should I ask?" Yuan Fei shrugged.”
"Gentlemen, we have seized 1.5 million dollars, 20,000 catties of rice, 100 large yellow croakers, and 1,000 small yellow croakers. It's time to recruit soldiers. Right now, our four regiments and a guard battalion only have 5,600 people, which is far from enough.”
"Then I'll be in charge of recruiting soldiers. But how much is the salary for the soldiers?”，Chief of Staff Yuan Fei asked.
"How is the pay of the Central Army, Chairman?" Qin Feng scratched his head.”
"Commander, the Central Army's soldiers are paid as follows: Private 10, Private 11, Private 12. Corporal: 14 dollars, Sergeant: 16 dollars, Staff Sergeant: 20 dollars. Platoon leader: 30 yuan. Company commander: 50 yuan. Battalion Commander: 100. Regiment Commander: 120 dollars, Division Commander: 320 RMB."
Qin Feng looked at these benefits and calculated. Now, an ordinary family's monthly income was about 8 yuan. One yuan could buy about 30 catties of rice or white flour. Therefore, the Central Army's pay was quite high.
"We'll pay the soldiers according to the standards of the Central Army!”
The soldiers and officers below cheered. When they were the previous officers, all the soldiers were paid less than three yuan. If they didn't farm, they wouldn't be able to survive. Now that the pay had almost tripled, the soldiers ran around to tell each other and cheered.
A day later, the citizens of the surrounding counties received the news that the army was going to be expanded. The pay for the army was increased by three times, and more and more young and strong people signed up to join the army. The registration offices in every county were filled with young people.
A large flag was hung above the registration area that was responsible for recruiting soldiers. On it was written that all young and strong people above the age of eighteen and below the age of thirty were to be recruited. Each person would receive ten dollars as their first month's salary!
Qin Feng made an inspection in Haikou and found that the enthusiasm of the young soldiers was very high.
"Chief of Staff, you see, we young people of Qiongya still have the heart to serve our country!”
"Commander, if it wasn't for the fact that the military pay was distributed according to the standards of the Central Army, you would have to see if they would still be enthusiastic!”
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