Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 292 Traveling Far Away

The time has come in April.

Spring comes and goes quickly, and soon we can feel the warmth of summer.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, but the soldiers on Wolong Mountain are still training hard.

At this moment, Tang Weiguo was sitting in his office, listening to Zhang Haoshan's report.

"Commander, the reorganization of each brigade has been basically completed. The brigade headquarters, or rather the division headquarters, are now working hard to improve the command system of each brigade."

"The command system will be set up according to our previous model. Everyone is familiar with the previous model, so there is no learning cost and the commanders of each unit can get started quickly."

"What I'm worried about now is that the command capabilities of the officers in various units are not keeping up with the speed of the expansion of the troops."

“Our Wolong Mountain has grown from a few hundred people to tens of thousands in just a few years. This is a challenge not only for us, but also for officers at all levels.”

"Commander, our staff has also considered this issue, and we would like to report to you today that we plan to establish the Wolongshan Military School, following the previous model."

"Provide unified training for officers at all levels."

"What about the instructors?"

"We have tentatively decided on the division commander: Tang Xiaohu, and me, the three of us."

“Our three tactics are too fixed, and officers at all levels are familiar with them. They don’t offer much opportunity for improvement for officers at all levels.”

"Then, Commander, how should we select the instructors?" Zhang Haoshan asked.

"No, should we ask the Second War Zone for help? That would likely expose our strength."

"We will not seek help from the Nationalist government."

"Then who should we contact?" Zhang Haoshan asked, puzzled.

"Far away, yet right before my eyes."

"Commander, you mean to ask the Eighth Route Army for help? I had completely forgotten about that." At this moment, Zhang Haoshan slapped his forehead and suddenly realized.

"That's right. Don't forget that the Eighth Route Army was besieged by that old man in Chongqing for more than ten years, and they still survived."

"This shows that there are quite a few capable people in the Eighth Route Army. If they could send a few of them to serve as instructors, it would be a great thing for us," Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Commander, will the Eighth Route Army send people over? Although we have cooperated with the Eighth Route Army Independent Brigade a few times, we don't have that much influence, do we?"

"I didn't intend to invite them just because of our connections."

"Deputy Division Commander Zhang, do you think a fully equipped regiment would be enough to invite them to give lectures?" Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Commander, this is a great gift."

“The Eighth Route Army is short of guns and ammunition, so our dowry is not cheap. In chaotic times, a gunshot wound is very valuable.”

"The equipment we captured from the puppet troops is just sitting idle in the warehouse, so why don't we take it out and put it to use?"

Tang Weiguo's troops have now been almost entirely equipped with Japanese weapons, and the elite units have been fully equipped with German equipment. He no longer finds the Hanyang rifles used by the puppet troops satisfactory.

"This is a good opportunity to support the Eighth Route Army," Tang Weiguo thought to himself.

"I understand, I'll contact Commander Li right away."

"By the way, tell Commander Li that if their division commander and brigade commander come to give the lectures in person, I'll give them an extra regiment's worth of equipment," Tang Weiguo said.

"Commander, although these two are brigade commanders/division commanders, they have more than one regiment's worth of equipment. This is too much." Zhang Haoshan looked puzzled.

"Hahaha, you don't understand. Let alone a regiment, even if we could get these two people to teach us the equipment for an entire brigade, we would still be making a profit," Tang Weiguo laughed loudly.

"Is the division commander really that exaggerated?"

"You'll find out later."

"This time we must find a way to get one of them to be beaten."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

Seeing Tang Weiguo's serious expression, Zhang Haoshan earnestly agreed.

"Report."

At that moment, Li Qukou's voice came from outside the door.

"fast forward."

Upon hearing this, Li Qukou walked in.

"Good morning, Division Commander. Oh, Deputy Division Commander Zhang is here too."

"I just happened to be reporting to the division commander. Division commander, Director Li, you two talk first. I'm going to carry out my mission now."

"Okay, you go ahead." Tang Weiguo nodded.

"Yes." After saying that, Zhang Haoshan left.

"What brings you here to see me, 'Drive out the bandits'?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Reporting to the commander, I have completed my preparations and plan to depart the day after tomorrow."

"So fast?" Tang Weiguo was somewhat surprised. It had only been two months at most.

"The preparations went more smoothly than I expected. The first batch of 20 people had already been given fake identities. It just took a little extra time to teach them some English."

"Yes, languages ​​are something you learn quickly once you get to America," Tang Weiguo nodded.

"Moreover, my relatives in the United States, upon learning that I was going, urged me to set off as soon as possible."

"So, I tried to shorten the time as much as possible."

"Okay, the sooner we get to the United States, the better we can start our work."

"How's the intelligence department doing?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Sun Qiang is currently in charge of the work, and there are no major problems."

"The intelligence department's various tasks are proceeding in an orderly manner, and my departure will not have a significant impact," Li Qukou said.

"Well, that's good. I can finally relax," Tang Weiguo said.

"Commander, don't worry, Sun Qiang is a trustworthy person."

"Since you put it that way, I'll keep it in mind."

"Wait for me a moment." With that, Tang Weiguo got up and went into the inner room.

A short while later, Tang Weiguo came out of the house, carrying an envelope in his hand.

“Drive out the enemy. This is a check for $10. You can withdraw it all once you arrive in Hong Kong.”

"Yes." Li Qukou solemnly took the envelope from his hand.

"This is the first batch of start-up capital. Once you've settled in the United States, I'll have someone send you regular remittances."

"Thank you for considering my situation, sir."

"Do well over there, maybe in the future all of us will depend on you."

"Yes, Commander, I guarantee the mission." Li Qukou said with a firm look in his eyes.

. . . .

Soon it was time for Li Qukou to leave.

Before dawn, Li Qukou and his group had already arrived at the door.

Due to the need for secrecy, only Tang Weiguo and Tang Xiaohu came to see them off.

"Drive out the enemy, be careful and stay safe," Tang Weiguo repeatedly and impatiently instructed.

"Wei Guo, I understand."

"Let's drive out the enemy, make a name for ourselves over there, and when the war is over, we'll go to America and live the high life with you," Tang Xiaohu joked.

"Don't worry, Little Tiger."

"Drive away the enemy, have a safe journey!" Tang Xiaohu hugged Li Qukou tightly.

"I know."

"Weiguo, Xiaohu, you two need to be careful here. Let's all get together properly after the war is over."

"it is good."

"Weiguo, Xiaohu, it's getting late, let's set off."

"Well, have a nice trip."

After bidding farewell to Tang Weiguo, Li Qukou and his entourage quickly disappeared along the mountain road.

"Commander, why am I so worried about this mission to drive out the enemy?"

"Xiao Hu, don't worry, I had someone calculate his fortune. He'll definitely rise to great heights this time." Tang Weiguo patted Tang Xiao Hu on the shoulder.

"They've gone far away, let's go back too."

After saying that, Tang Xiaohu followed Tang Weiguo back.