The vigorous military parade is finally over!
The officers and soldiers who did not participate in the military parade outside the venue began to enter the venue, and the soldiers in charge of setting up the stage were also busy. People also entered the viewing party area according to the positions designated by the town office personnel.
The venue was noisy. Many people were still immersed in the emotions of the military parade that had just been completed. They had great expectations for the upcoming party program, or in other words, they were more looking forward to the content after the party.
The earthen stove in the northwest corner of the venue also started to light a fire, and the chefs and helpers moved a large amount of meat and vegetables into their workplace.
As soon as the party is over, there will be a flowing banquet stage. According to the long tables and chairs prepared, there can be more than 3,000 people eating at the table in one round. Looking at the scale of the people now, I am afraid that this meal will have to last until evening.
Many people had to wait hungry all day. Fortunately, Tang Dao had already anticipated this. As early as yesterday, he ordered more than 20,000 steamed buns from major restaurants in Zhengzhou City. When people entered the venue in order, there were soldiers
Carrying baskets of steamed buns for distribution.
No matter men, women, old or young, one for each person!
It’s not that Tang Dao is stingy and unwilling to give up more hair, but that Henan Province is a wheat-producing area that mainly produces pasta. In addition, it is also close to the north and has a rough and rough personality. The eating utensils are also very different from those in the south, which pays attention to sophistication.
The noodles are eaten in a sea bowl, which is usually called a basin in the south. The steamed buns are naturally not too small. A steamed bun is not much smaller than the mouth of the bowl. Most southerners may not be able to eat even one.
Just like that, many people still didn't eat it and quietly stuffed the steamed buns into their arms and planned to take them home.
It’s not that I’m not hungry, and it’s not that I can’t bear to part with it. People from Yu Province are clever little people. I’m here to eat. The hungrier we are, the more we’ll eat later!
This is Yu Province, simple yet shrewd! It was also formed by the perennial war disasters brought about by the so-called battlegrounds for military strategists for thousands of years. If you are not smart, how can you survive in troubled times?
However, the civilians were still impressed by the majesty of the armed soldiers. Although they were noisy, they were still orderly and did not run around.
What is more lively than the civilian area is probably the 'celebrities' in the grass shed area.
Compared with ordinary people, the treatment of these big bosses who have 'bought' VIP seats is much better. They have grass sheds to block the wind, stoves for heating, and a few plates of melon seeds, candies and other snacks on the Eight Immortals table.
, Tang Tuanzuo's concept of "customer is God" makes the "celebrities" feel that it is still worth their money.
Even when they were walking around, no one said a word to them.
What you are talking about is that the more than 200 VIP customers who came here contributed NT$32,500. Taking into account the entire New Year Parade and Party expenses of nearly NT$20,000, the Military Supplies Department of the Fourth Army lost more than NT$12,000. With such an investment,
Competition is a good business!
Tang Tuanzuo, who received the statistics as a gift before the military parade started, was in a state of mind at that moment. Should he repeat this day every year in the future? It was just that the officers and soldiers put in a lot of effort and got more than 10,000 yuan, which could at least solve the problem.
The issue of pensions for sacrificed officers and soldiers
Yes, for the current Tang Dao, the most difficult thing is not the issue of cashing in bonuses and military pay for officers and soldiers. Although those gaps are large, the more than 20,000 US dollars in knives sent by his future father-in-law can completely make up for this big hole.
But the pensions for sacrificial officers and soldiers are a bottomless pit.
In order to encourage morale, Tang Dao made a promise to the company commanders at the beginning of the establishment of the independent battalion that, no matter in the past or in the future, all soldiers who fought and died under his command Tang Dao would receive a pension from the Pensions Section of the Military Ministry. In addition to the sexual pension and pension annuity, each person will receive an additional 100 ocean pension from the regiment headquarters to support his parents. If there is a wife and children at home, an additional 100 ocean will be added.
Officers at all levels are based on rank, starting from warrant officer, with 50 oceans as the first-level standard. Su Zhu also used himself as an analogy. If he died in battle, the Fourth Army Group would need to subsidize his family 450 oceans. This is because he is a bachelor. In Han's case, he is already engaged to Tantai Mingyue. According to traditional Chinese rules, he is considered to have a wife, and his pension reaches 550 yuan.
Don't look at the pension standard for an army colonel, which is only 550 yuan, but according to the pension levels issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs, if an army colonel dies in the battlefield, the pension is only 1,000 yuan, plus the annual pension of 500, it is not more than 1,000 yuan. It’s only 1,500 yuan.
And this is already a mid-to-high-level officer, but it is even worse at the soldier level. The price of a private is 80+40, and the highest-ranking sergeant among soldiers is only 150+80. A staff sergeant is only 230 oceans. Such a sum of money How can I support my parents and raise my wife and children?
Su Zhu's extra pension undoubtedly added to the worries of the officers and soldiers, but this fund was not given by Leng Feng. Leng Feng had to earn it.
Especially since the independent establishment of the camp, it has encountered continuous wars, from Jiaxing to Jiashan and then to Guangde. In addition to the Sichuan Army Corps that was later recruited by the dead ghost Liu Ruzhai, the number of soldiers killed in Leng Feng's command has reached hundreds. On average, based on 200 silver dollars per person, it amounts to more than 100,000 yuan.
But that's not the most terrible thing. Leng Feng knew that once he arrived in the north, even if his four-line regiment did not change its banner, it was almost destined to listen to the tune but not the announcement. The one who might not be busy dealing with him for the sake of the so-called overall situation would take a small step. The Corps will allocate military pay, but the pension issue is definitely overthinking.
That almost means that the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs will have to find a way to raise the pension for the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs themselves, which is another gap of hundreds of thousands of silver.
The funding gap of more than 200,000 yuan is even just a starting point, because there may not be a large-scale battle similar to the Battle of Xuzhou on the northern battlefield, and the battle behind enemy lines that can destroy the Japanese invaders' communication lines and supply lines will be equally cruel.
Sacrifice is something that happens almost every day.
The bill of lading that Comrade Lao Wu gave to Leng Feng is still in Erya's backpack. Not to mention that, there is a funding gap of millions of dollars. Leng Feng is trying hard to suppress himself and not think about it at all, but Bofu Sishan cannons and machine guns that can be used for high and low altitudes are always in front of Su Zhu's eyes.
Su Zhu is very smart. Maybe he can build a military factory in the Taihang Mountains through hard work and produce machine guns, rifles and even small-caliber mortars, but he wants to produce weapons like Bofors mountain cannons and machine guns and meet the performance standards of imported weapons.
But don’t even think about it.
It is not only a technical problem, but mainly a lack of materials. For China at present, the biggest difficulty in producing artillery is the barrel. China does not have the technology to forge barrel steel at all, so even if the old man from Shanxi owns the top two military factories in China at this time,
, it seems that it can also imitate Japan's Type 41 mountain cannon, but because the technology of the barrel is not up to par, not only the range is several hundred meters closer, but the life of the barrel is also much shorter.
Making money has become one of Leng Feng's most important tasks at present.
Therefore, Su Zhu, who stepped down from the rostrum, took Tantai Mingyue and accompanied Staff Fan sent by the theater headquarters to the VIP seating area and had cordial and friendly conversations with all the 'celebrities'. If he met a nouveau riche with feelings, he was willing to donate military resources.
What? Tang Tuanzuo cannot miss this opportunity.
Even Tang Tuanzuo would never personally raise the issue of donating money to support the army. Everything is done on a voluntary basis.
The effect of the last two phalanxes of the military parade was definitely similar to tear gas. With smiles on their faces, there were three businessmen on the scene who solemnly offered to invest 10,000 yuan for the four-line regiment to carry out the funeral for the sacrificed officers and soldiers and retired wounded soldiers.
Pension.
Really, the lineup of the last two small phalanxes of the Four Elements Group was so touching that even a creature like a businessman, who is the most cold-blooded in the face of money, had to be moved to tears.
Of course, Tang Tuanzuo readily accepted this and promised in public that if the merchant's caravan passes through his Sihangtuan or 43rd Military District in the future, he will ensure that it is in danger.
This is almost as obvious as saying that from now on, you will be included in the list of friendly people of my Four Elements Regiment. Whenever you come to our Sichuan Army's territory, you can tell me the name of Tang Dao.
Businessmen are not stupid. They are here to invest in the future! The Four Lines Group has already shown so much effort and has also shown the appearance of a strong army in the future. If they don't invest now, when will they get another chance?
What's more, the impression given by Tang Tuanzuo is not the rough and tough guy that everyone imagined before they met. The unique iron-blooded temperament of a soldier is clearly visible in him, but from his reply, he invited everyone to come to the station to participate.
From that moment on at the gala, no one dared to underestimate the wisdom contained in this seemingly abnormal behavior of this iron-blooded soldier.
Everyone knows that if he is invited to a banquet in Zhengzhou City, he can only go to the most influential families. Others will not complain too much. This is human nature. If he wants to complain, he can only blame his own influence.
not enough.
Just saying it makes people feel a little embarrassed
But Leng Feng used a reverse invitation to avoid the embarrassment of most of the people who sent greetings, and he also received a large amount of gift money, and he was the kind of person who was willing to do so. The most awesome thing is that this person can make you feel
It's a worthwhile trip.
He can fight and has such a wise mind, especially at such a young age. Even if he is a little frivolous, so what?
Who is young and not romantic? Being old-fashioned and sophisticated is synonymous with entering old age. Dare to shout such passionate slogans on such occasions is the proper behavior of young people.
Seeing Leng Feng's promise and asking the accompanying personal servants to write down the names and names of three large merchants, more than a dozen merchants immediately followed suit. Some donated 2,000 yuan, some donated 3,000 yuan, and some donated 3,000 yuan.
5000.
These amounts are naturally the result of calculations and careful consideration by each company based on their financial resources and the future of Leng Feng and the Four Elements Group.
The unexpected harvest of more than 60,000 yuan made the director of the munitions department who followed him very excited. The former infantry company commander did not even let him fight in the gold pit. At this moment, he looked at the solemn donation lists from various merchants.
The numbers written on it made his face redder than the red lanterns hanging on the hut.
Perhaps someone was moved by the sentimental military parade and took the initiative to donate generously. This Tang Tuanzuo had expected it a long time ago.
But what he didn't expect was that someone was not only moved, but even took a fancy to someone from his Four Elements Group.
"Commander Tang, please take a step to speak!" The leader said that he would donate 10,000 yuan to the Si Xing Regiment to provide pensions for disabled and deceased soldiers. He waited until Su Zhu was free and stepped forward and said.
Su Zhu had just learned that this big businessman from the famous Jia Dongxing was in the textile business and had the largest textile factory in Henan Province. However, many of the raw materials for the factory came from Jiangnan, which was also the case in China in the past few months.
In the main battlefield of Japan, because of this war, the business losses were actually huge. It takes enough courage to donate 10,000 yuan under such circumstances.
"President Jia, if you have any difficulties, just say it, as long as it is within Leng Feng's ability." Leng Feng addressed this person by his title, President of Zhengzhou Textile Industry Association.
"With your words, Commander Tang, I feel relieved." The old man in golden robes breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile on his face: "I wonder if the Major Su Zhu who started the conversation is married?'
Su Zhu was stunned, what are you trying to do?
"If you are not married yet, my little girl is over twenty this year and has not found a suitable match yet. I just saw that Major Tang Dao is the best candidate for her character and talent. I wonder if Commander Tang can help match her?" The old man in brocade robes said.
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Go, are you here to find a son-in-law? Could it be that the girl is just not good-looking? Leng Feng couldn't help but murmur in his heart when he looked at the decent-looking uncle.
Being a matchmaker was a first for Tang Tuanzuo in his past life. Even though he was as smart as a ghost, he was a little confused because of the additional effects brought by the amplification move.
In this regard, the old man in the golden robe must have experience. Seeing that the young Tang Tuanzuo had not spoken for a long time, he knew what he was worried about, so he quickly explained:
"I would also like to ask Su Zhuhai to worry. Although my daughter is not talented, she only went to a girls' middle school and did not go to university, but she has also experienced a new education. She is clumsy and clumsy in running business at home, and she is also filial to her parents. My old wife and I have always regarded her as
Zhen Bao, the reason why she hasn't left the palace yet at twenty is because she has very high standards and doesn't sleep with anyone. It's rare to take her out for a walk today. Young people have to interact with each other.
Got it! Su Zhu knew what he was talking about. He came here with his precious daughter to 'play', but he didn't expect that this guy Tang Dao was too handsome and was attracted by his daughter. The daughter was embarrassed to say it, so the old father took it upon himself to inquire.
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"As far as I know, Major Tang Dao is not married yet, but as you know, President Jia, this is a private matter, and I can't force it." Leng Feng thought for a moment and answered seriously. "If you are like this, just wait for me for a while.
Minutes later, I asked Chief of Staff Zhuang to ask the unmarried officers in our regiment. If anyone has such an intention, I would do my best to facilitate it!
However, President Jia, please think twice. Soldiers like us are ready to go to the anti-Japanese front line at any time. We have no choice but to live or die by ourselves. If it harms my young lady’s future, that is not what we want.
"Commander Tang, to be honest, before today, if I were my father's choice, I would never find a soldier as my son-in-law. But today I watched the military parade of your regiment and saw with my own eyes that I, a son of the Chinese nation, fought bloody battles on the anti-Japanese front line at all costs.
My body and mind were shocked!
If I don't want to, and you don't want to, does that mean that as a soldier, there will be no successors? How many people are willing to go to the front line? If there is no skin left, how can the hair be attached? If China is occupied by the Japanese, my Jia family will
earn
No matter how rich you are, it’s just making wedding clothes for others!’ That’s it!” The old man in brocade robes shook his head slightly, his eyes
Guang Qingming said with determination.
"Furthermore, if my daughter's favorite person is willing, and we can write and communicate for a period of time, we can arrange a marriage first, and wait until the war has stabilized before getting married. My Jia family's textile business was moving to Shu two months ago, and it also needs manpower.
!'
What do you mean by an old fox? This is what he says! He is impassioned on the surface, but he also has his own small thoughts. My daughter hates me and I can’t help it, but I can settle the engagement first. If the war is stable in a year or two and everyone is fine, this engagement will be fine.
That's it.
But this kind of petty consideration for one's beloved daughter is not popular. On the contrary, it is because he thrust his daughter away because he was moved that he only makes people laugh. Serving the country and the nation is a great righteousness, but before righteousness, there is a long love between children.
Zhi Xiaoqing is an abnormal person.
His parents didn't love him, his wife and children didn't care for him, but he could still sacrifice his life for justice on the anti-Japanese battlefield? Leng Feng didn't believe it.
Soldiers who go to the battlefield each have a home behind them. Protecting their home is their original intention. If they don't go to the battlefield, the war will burn down their small home sooner or later.
Humans are the most complex animals in the world. Darkness and darkness are intertwined in almost everyone. However, most people only reveal their most beautiful side.
Just like Leng Feng, he is usually very iron-blooded and cold-blooded, but the moment he looked at his fiancée under the lamp, just a few fingers could make his eyes bristle. If it weren't for his future father-in-law, who is also a man, despite the cold wind, he was standing in the yard.
Guard, the consequences for a certain little white rabbit are dire!
Therefore, it is normal for this big businessman who did not hide his little thoughts to win Tang Dao's favor.
Originally, Su Zhu had concerns, so he prohibited the officers and soldiers in the regiment from having too much contact with the older girls in the town to avoid harming others. During the war years, traffic was not smooth, and it might take several years or even more than ten years to lose contact with someone.
Now that I think about it, I think too much. At worst, when I reach the Taihang Mountains and establish a firm foothold, I can open up a base and arrange for people to come here to pick up all the women who are in love with me. This can also avoid the terrible famine three years later.
In troubled times, whether men or women, whether soldiers or civilians, their lives are in danger. How precious it is to be in love with each other!
How many young people died without even tasting the taste of love? What a pity it is.
With Chairman Jia's reminder, Leng Feng suddenly had an idea!
This chapter has been completed!