On February 15th, 1933, the expansion mission arranged by Hong Lang had already begun for a week. At this moment, Hong Lang's Northeast Independent Regiment had changed.
The scale of a regimental combat unit had already been formed. Weapons and ammunition had also been distributed. Many soldiers were familiarizing themselves with their weapons and combat skills at the training ground.
In Guo Zhuang's industrial base, both civilian and military factories were nearing completion. The products produced by the factories had begun to enter the warehouse one after another.
With the cooperation of Li Dazheng and Old Man Li, the deputy commander of the independent regiment, Lin Zheng, recruited young and strong men from several villages around Guozhuang Village and made them soldiers of the Northeast Army's independent regiment.
The combat quality of these soldiers couldn't be compared to the soldiers of the base and the alliance army, but their fighting will and physical fitness were similar.
These farmers became an important part of the independent regiment. The soldiers in the company were now platoon leaders, and the platoon leaders were now battalion commanders.
After a week of training, the soldiers 'training was completed. The Northeast Army's Independent Regiment was now strong enough to begin Hong Lang's next step.
On February 21st, Hong Lang, the commander of the Northeast Independent Regiment, gathered the officers of the Independent Regiment, including the deputy county magistrate of South County, Chen Liang, and other administrative personnel.
Hong Lang originally had 160,000 gold coins, but this time, he didn't use all of them to recruit military talents. Other than exchanging 20,000 gold coins for food that was enough for the entire regiment for three months, he also used up 80,000 gold coins to recruit administrative talents of various levels, talents of various types, including teachers, doctors, technical workers, and so on.
He had 80,000 gold coins left in his hands. He took out 40,000 gold coins to exchange for the raw materials needed for the production of the base. The remaining 40,000 gold coins were used as reserve funds in case of any sudden changes.
The military establishment of the Independent Regiment was still based on the previous establishment of ten soldiers per combat squad. The Independent Regiment had a total of three battalions and a total of 2,000 people. Such a team was nothing on the surface of Rehe.
But in terms of actual combat power, Hong Lang's Independent Regiment had become the largest force in Rehe Province. However, no one knew this fact. In fact, even Hong Lang himself was not particularly clear about it.
"Everyone, ever since the September 18th Incident, the three northeastern provinces have almost fallen in just two years. The Northeast Army has been defeated one after another, but we have repelled the Japanese attack here in Rehe. We have successfully repelled their attacks twice and achieved a brilliant victory!”
All the officers and administrators present applauded enthusiastically. They were all recruited by Hong Lang from the base, so they naturally did not doubt Hong Lang's loyalty.
"I received the latest news this morning. The Japanese army's 6th division attacked Kailu, an important town in the northern part of Rehe, for no reason. Cui Xingwu, who was guarding the city, found various reasons not to resist and did not allow other anti-Japanese troops to enter the city to rest and replenish their strength. It was only a matter of time before Kailu fell.”Hong Lang's voice became low and solemn.
"Since the Japanese have already made their move, we won't be polite.”Hong Lang turned around and walked to the huge map of the Rehe River hanging in the middle of the conference room. He took the wooden pole that Lin Zheng handed over. "The Japanese are mainly attacking Chifeng and Chengde. Chifeng is too far away from us, and we are powerless even if we want to. However, we have a chance to teach the Japanese a lesson in Chengde.”
Hong Lang raised his hand and pointed the wooden pole at the flat spring. "Pingquan County is an important county in the east of Chengde. If the Japanese army attacks Chengde from Lingyuan, then Pingquan will be their closest route. After investigation, it was the 32nd Infantry Regiment of the 4th Brigade of the 8th Division of the Japanese Army that was guarding Hiraizumi. We defeated the 32nd Regiment the last two times. Based on this, I estimate that the Japanese army in Pingquan City is at most a brigade of combat troops. We have the strength to defeat them.”
Hong Lang put down the wooden pole in his hand and walked back to his position." So this time, we have to take the initiative to attack. We won't wait for the Japanese to find us. We will go and find trouble with them. The goal of the battle is to wipe out the Japanese troops in Pingquan County.”
"Guild Leader, just give the order! We have never been afraid of these Japanese.”The newly promoted commander of the 1st Battalion, Mi Fu, immediately expressed his stance. He was originally an anti-air infantryman, but his performance during the ambush was outstanding, and he was promoted to the commander of the 1st Battalion.
"Yes, my brothers and I are waiting for your order. We will not let a single Japanese go back to their island.”The 2nd Battalion Commander Fan Fei and 3rd Battalion Commander Wang Zheng both stood up and volunteered to fight.
"I can understand everyone's feelings!" Hong Lang nodded. From now on, the time for the Japanese to run amok on our land is over. We must pay attention to safety in this battle. Unless the Japanese surrender, we will never accept Japanese prisoners.”
"Yes, sir!" The officers answered in unison.
"The battle arrangements are as follows. The 3rd Battalion will be responsible for guarding Guozhuang Village and the military base, as well as ensuring that the 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion have sufficient ammunition.”Hong Lang glanced at Wang Zheng in the corner.
Wang Zheng was a little disappointed, but he immediately stood up and replied,""We, the 3rd Battalion, promise to complete the mission.”
"Good! Wang Zheng, you must know that the army and horses have yet to move, so you can ensure that the 1st and 2nd Battalions have enough supplies. After this battle ends, I will give your 3rd Battalion the greatest credit.”
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission." When Wang Zheng said this, he instantly became excited.
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