The construction of the new air force in Hong Lang's side was in full swing. At the same time as the expansion of the military force, he also drew 100,000 gold coins and recruited 1000 administrative staff. They would form the new administrative team of Pingquan County and implement the policies he had previously formulated. He could also take on the position of Pingquan County's county head. When there was a suitable candidate, he would hand over the position.
"Everyone, the current independent regiment has already reached nine battalions. According to the needs of the war, the army will continue to expand and prepare for war. The ultimate goal will be to reach four regiments, but this will have to be done bit by bit. As long as the strength of the army is complete, we have a chance to complete the unification of Rehe and even the entire northeast.”
Hong Lang called for another military meeting." I didn't expect the defense forces of Rehe Province to be so weak. As of yesterday, Chifeng, an important town in the north of Rehe, has been lost. Our situation will become more and more difficult. For the sake of our Independent Regiment and our people, our army will continue to attack the Japanese forces in Rehe to ensure the safety of our people!”
"Commander, with the current capabilities of the military base, we have expanded the army to nine battalions. Including our air force, the number of soldiers in the independent regiment has already exceeded 10,000! Was it beyond the capacity of the two counties?”As the deputy head of South County, Chen Liang was very clear about the financial situation and food reserves of Chengnan County. There were only six towns in South County, with a population of about 70,000 to 80,000. The people's own food reserves were already insufficient. Now that it was winter and there was no spring sowing, the food reserves were even more insufficient.
Hong Lang understood what Chen Liang meant and immediately explained,""Chen Liang, you're worried about the burden of the army on the people, right?”Chen Liang didn't say anything and just nodded.
" Don't worry. We won't collect a single portion of food from the people in this expansion. All the food needed will be raised and supplied by our military base. We won't force the young and middle-aged men of the towns and villages to join the army, and naturally, we won't cause a shortage of labor in the rural agriculture.”Hong Lang had 200,000 gold coins in his hands. The food that could be exchanged from the base could be used to feed the people of South County for several years, let alone the soldiers.
"Why are we in such a hurry to expand the army? The main reason is that we have been fighting continuously and have only eliminated two Japanese regiments. These Japanese soldiers only account for a small portion of the Japanese forces in Rehe. Outside of Rehe, there are still the elite Japanese Kwantung Army. If we want to eliminate these Japanese troops, we need more troops. In addition, the provinces of Hei Long Heilongjiang Province and Ji Lin, as well as the puppet Manchukuo they established here, will be our next target.”
Hong Lang pressed his palm on the map of the northeast." This is why we must ensure a strong military strength. We only have to pay the price. These are all borne by the military base. We can avoid conscription and disturb the people as much as possible. After so many years of war, the lives of the people are too hard. They really need to recuperate.”
Everyone present agreed with Hong Lang's intentions. From the looks of it, the Independent Regiment's reputation had already spread. Even if they did not provoke the Japanese, the Japanese would not let them off. Just as Hong Lang said, as long as they could drive away the Japanese army on the land, then this land would become a place for their logistics to replenish. The power of the independent regiment would only become stronger and stronger.
"Since no one has any objections, I will announce the next step of the Independent Regiment. In the next month, we will destroy the 8th Division and the 6th Division.”Hong Lang's words were like thunder. The Independent Regiment had now reached nine battalions, and they had the strength to wipe out a Japanese exploration team. It was no longer a dream to defeat the Japanese division. It was possible.
"Yes, commander. We will ensure that we complete the mission of annihilating the Japanese army and completely eliminate the Japanese troops on the ground of Rehe!”The commander of the 1st Battalion of the Independent Regiment, Mi Fu, immediately stood up and replied. Now that the Independent Regiment had expanded, even though Mifuu was still a Battalion Commander, apart from the 1st Battalion, the 4th Battalion and 7th Battalion were also under his command. In reality, Mifuu had the strength of a Regiment Commander.
"Alright, I believe that all of you have the ability to complete the mission.”Hong Lang waved his hand and said," Now, I have something to announce.”
"In order to better eliminate the Japanese forces, our air force has been established.”Hong Lang immediately announced," Li Heng will be the captain of the Air Force. Everyone, welcome!”
One of them was a muscular man dressed in the Northeast Army uniform. Other than the two stars on his collar, which represented a lieutenant colonel, there was also a fighter jet badge on his right chest, which represented that he was an air force officer.
"Commander!" Li Heng stood at attention and saluted Hong Lang. Hong Lang raised his hand and saluted back.
"Alright, sit on your chin." Li Heng immediately sat in the seat that had been prepared for him.
"Commander, you are really far-sighted. The Rehe area is mountainous. Without a strong air force, our army will not be able to reach the area in a short period of time.”Fan Fei, the commander of the 2nd Battalion, was the first to express his support and welcome the new Air Force commander.
As a combatant who had shot down the Japanese planes at the base, he was still full of expectations for the Air Force. Many soldiers believed that the army was the most important. Only when the army was strong could they sweep away the enemy.
"Commander, after the air force is established, we don't have to be afraid of the Japanese air force. They can send planes to attack, and we can also send planes to attack them.”Wang Zheng, the commander of the third battalion, was very curious about this new weapon. When he thought of the Japanese planes flying in the air, he was still afraid.
"It's good that everyone supports it." Hong Lang was very happy to see that his subordinates were so open-minded. "In future battles, our ground forces can call for air support during battles. We can also let the Japanese have a taste of being dropped bombs on their heads.”
"That's good." All the officers present burst into laughter.
Hong Lang's mention of the air force's support made the army officers present very excited. The current combat method was suitable for the Japanese to rely on the firepower of rifles and artillery to suppress the enemy's attack. If they encountered too many enemies, it was difficult to guarantee that they would not be broken through by the Japanese army.
If it was a critical moment on the ground, the Independent Regiment's planes would fly overhead and fire their machine guns and drop bombs. Such a tactic would be enough to make any enemy commander despair. However, such a tactic was very suitable for Hong Lang's Independent Regiment.
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