The leaders instantly reacted. This was a big deal.
The only difference between them and the Japanese was firepower. Once the enemy had a grenade launcher, they would be helpless.
But now that he had this thing, was there still a need to be afraid?
"Alright, I like this Xu Zhigeng very much. Give this kid an individual first-class merit, and give the independent regiment a collective second-class merit.”
The CEO immediately made the decision.
The surrounding people nodded. Xu Zhigeng was worthy of this first-class merit.
"At the same time, send the blueprints to the various factories in our army to speed up the production in preparation for our counterattack.”
The surrounding people were stunned. Counterattack? This was something that he didn't dare to think about in the past, but now, it didn't seem impossible.
"Now, give Xu Zhigeng his appointment certificate and first-class merit, as well as the second-class merit of the Independent Regiment.”
"Yes, sir!"
Everyone nodded with smiles on their faces.
At this time, Xu Zhigeng had no idea what was happening at the headquarters.
At midnight, an engineer finally came to Xu Zhigeng.
"Hello, Sergeant Xu. The weapons and equipment you asked for are ready.”
They worked hard for the whole night and managed to get ten mortars and a hundred shells.
Xu Zhigeng nodded.”
The other party nodded.”
Now, the Munitions Factory only had respect for Xu Zhigeng.
Xu Zhigeng called Xie Baoqing over.
"Take these weapons and equipment. We'll go back to the Black Cloud Stronghold.”
Xie Baoqing was so happy to see these mortars that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Yes."
Xie Baoqing quickly called for his men to take their weapons and leave, rushing towards the Black Cloud Stronghold.
They only arrived outside the Black Cloud Stronghold the next morning.
However, at this moment, there were many people surrounding the Black Cloud Stronghold.
It looked like the clothes of the villagers nearby.
Xu Zhigeng frowned. What was going on?
Soon, Zhao Xiong ran over.
"Platoon leader, you're finally back. That's great. The nearby villages said they wanted to join the Eighth Route Army, but I didn't dare to decide, so I didn't let them in.”
After they had destroyed Xiaoye Squadron, the young adults of the villages that were often persecuted by Xiaoye Squadron had all come. They wanted to join the eighth path.
They wanted to fight the Japanese because Xu Zhigeng's name had already spread all over the country.
Everyone knew that the Black Cloud Stronghold was now the eighth route. They specialized in fighting the Japanese and even destroyed a Japanese squadron.
Xu Zhigeng smiled.
"Since they want to participate, let them participate.”
He still remembered Li Yun Long's exhortation to split up and develop on his own to strengthen himself.
Moreover, he needed to strengthen himself now so that he could play a greater role in this war.
"Old Xie, give everyone their military uniforms and weapons.”
They had obtained 1500 rifles this time. Everyone could use 98K, and their combat strength would be greatly improved.
"Zhao Xiong, you guys come over here.”Xu Zhigeng waved his hand and called Zhao Xiong and the others who were training over.
"Platoon leader!"
The few of them came to Xu Zhigeng and stood in front of him to salute.
Xu Zhigeng nodded and asked,""Have you found any powerful warriors? They are strong, smart, and literate.”
The few of them thought for a moment." Yes, we did a count according to the usual practice. There are about 100 people who can read, and there are also a few who are physically fit.”
Xu Zhigeng nodded.
"Alright, now I'll let you pick some people. First, they can read, then they have good marksmanship, good physique, and intelligence.”
Zhao Xiong and the others nodded.
"No problem, platoon leader. I'll calculate it in a while.”
After a while, everyone put on their new military uniforms and smiled.
Moreover, they finally got their 98K, which they had been longing for. All of them wanted to kiss it.
Xu Zhigeng looked around. These guys were finally starting to look decent.
Even those who had just joined the village had put on their new military uniforms, and their temperament had changed.
When Xu Zhigeng saw this, he blew the whistle.
In an instant, everyone's bodies shook and they quickly gathered.
They stood very neatly. It seemed that their training these few days had not been in vain.
Everyone gathered and looked at Xu Zhigeng.
"Alright, now that you've put on your new shoes and your new military uniform, I hope you know the meaning of this military uniform.”
"Next, the devils will definitely take revenge on our Black Cloud Stronghold, so everyone must train harder.”
"As long as the devils dare to come, we will destroy them all.”
As he spoke, Xu Zhigeng removed the red cloth covering the mortar.
"Now, we have new mortars, so we don't have to be afraid of the Japanese. Now, I want 15 people who have studied mathematics to use these weapons.”
Mortars were not something that just anyone could use. They needed to be calculated. Otherwise, they would not be able to provide long-range artillery support.
Seeing these cannons, everyone's eyes widened.
They all sucked in a breath of cold air. They had already seized three grenade launchers from the Japanese, but now they could not be compared to these mortars.
"Platoon leader, I used to be a waiter. I can calculate things very quickly."”
"Platoon Leader, I…”
For a moment, many people stood up.
Xu Zhigeng took a look. There were quite a number of people. There were actually 40 to 50 people.
"Platoon leader, you don't know this, but most of our people came here to escape."”
These people were all commoners at the beginning. They were all fleeing for their lives. They had no choice but to join the Black Cloud Stronghold, so there were all kinds of people.
Xu Zhigeng nodded." Alright, Abacus. Take them down and test their arithmetic. Then report to me."”
With these people, they could easily form two artillery platoons.
In the future, he could get some cannons and even set up a cannon company.
When the time came, even a regiment would not be able to withstand the precise bombardment of 30 mortars.
"Then, those who have fired machine guns, step forward.”
The Machine Gun Company had to be set up as well. Now that there were more people, they had to be more formal. Only then would they be able to unleash their strongest combat power.
Many of those who had shot machine guns stood up.
Then, Xu Zhigeng selected a lot of people and specially formed various companies.
Finally, he looked at Xie Baoqing.
"First Squad Leader, pick fifty of your strongest and most accurate marksmen.”
The next step was to establish a special forces team.
The role of special forces was extremely important even in modern warfare. Beheading, reconnaissance, and so on required special forces.
After the special forces were established, they would go deep into the enemy's rear. As long as they were within the artillery's range, they would be able to determine the location and strike accurately.
Thinking about it, it felt good. The other party had been killed without even knowing where he was.
Therefore, this special forces team had to be established.
Xie Baoqing nodded and went to choose.
However, at this moment, a fast horse arrived at the village.
" Platoon Leader, someone from the headquarters is here." A person on duty came to report, bringing along a signalman.
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