As the needs of the struggle and the base areas continued to grow, the anti-Japanese armed forces of the Eighth Route Army also continued to grow, not counting the militia-style anti-Japanese armed forces like the local district squads and county brigades.

The size of the regiment alone is over a hundred. However, despite the large number, the actual combat effectiveness is uneven. The number of troops ranges from hundreds to thousands, not to mention the equipment. Swords and spears are almost becoming standard weapons.

Otherwise, why would he be called Tubalu by the Japanese?

Faced with this situation of chaotic organization and inconsistent quality of personnel and equipment, the Eighth Route Army began to conduct continuous training for the troops in various base areas.

The independent brigade is the first unit to complete the training. This kind of training can also be regarded as a thorough investigation. After all, the troops that have completed the training have standard personnel and firepower configuration.

This type of regiment with standard personnel and standard equipment is called a basic regiment or a local infantry regiment. In order to distinguish it from previous such regiments, the word "new" was added.

The topic is a bit off topic. Soldiers have a resolute character and an iron will. On the other hand, they have a clear distinction between love and hate and an axis of comparison.

The new regiment is mainly formed from two troops with the same origin, the independent regiment and the Xingqing detachment. This should be a good thing.

But things are often so strange. Not only are the two armies not close, but they have long-standing grudges. If they are brother units and dislike each other, it will arouse fighting spirit and competition. Having goals and opponents can also improve cohesion and

Combat effectiveness has a positive effect.

The problem is that now that they are merged together, trouble will come. This kind of non-compliance with each other is not a good thing, and it has become a kind of internal friction.

The first and second battalions of the New Regiment were fine. They were composed of officers and soldiers from the Independent Regiment and the Xinqing Detachment respectively, but the third battalion was different. It was mainly composed of surplus personnel from these two armies, plus guerrillas drawn from the local area.

etc. composition.

This battalion is a bit complicated. Although there is no real hatred among the soldiers, if it is not handled well, morale and fighting spirit will be damaged.

Therefore, this battalion commander is a bit difficult to give birth to. If he comes from one of the parties, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction from the other party. It is also impossible to transfer a cadre from outside.

The same will make it difficult for foreign cadres to do their jobs. How can they carry out their work? Standing on one side will inevitably cause dissatisfaction on the other side. Neutrality is even more terrible. If both sides are dissatisfied, then they are really not human beings inside and outside.

Of course, this is not impossible to solve. Just send a senior cadre to ensure that they are suppressed. However, the army wants a group of howling and unruly wolves, not a group of sheep like good grandchildren.

Outsiders can only intensify conflicts, and suppression is also undesirable. Therefore, Zhang Yunfei became the only candidate at this time. He has a background in both the Independent Regiment and the Xinqing Detachment. Nothing he does or decides will be understood as

Stand on a certain side.

Moreover, he is a rare warrior, so he was naturally targeted by the new group, so he became the best choice to clean up this mess.

The predecessor of his Xinqing detachment was also a hodgepodge, and he hadn't brought it out yet.

Since they wanted something from him, Zhang Yunfei naturally made the request unceremoniously. He didn't know what it meant to be reserved.

It's impossible to get supplies and equipment, even if you think about it, you can only get some manpower after thinking about it.

Of course, people are also knowledgeable. You can't really push too far. You have to grasp the right balance. Only then will the boss think that you are doing everything for the sake of work and actively solving problems. If you exceed the limit, it will be like a lion talking loudly and it is pure nonsense.

So Zhang Yunfei only wanted four people, Huzi, Tiedan, Li Dayandai and Li Ergou.

Political Commissar Gu smiled and said that his standards were really high enough. A regimental commander would bring with him at most one or two guards when he takes office. Good guy, you are really ruthless. You directly poached the corners of your old army, and you poached them all at once.

The loss of four generals was enough to cause heartache to the three battalions.

Zhang Yunfei sweated profusely. If these four people were really to be counted as talented generals, they would only be Li Dayantai, and the others really could not be counted. And this was also the case. The Third Battalion happily let them go.

When Zhang Yunfei selected people, he really didn't start from the aspect of talent, but because they all had flaws in their character, so he didn't trust them, so it was better to take them away himself.

Huzi is nothing, this guy is actually very adaptable. Of course, his true heart is actually quite sensitive and he is afraid of being abandoned. He is already used to following him, so let him continue to follow him.

Needless to say about Li Ergou, as long as he is like that, I can look at him objectively. People in this era are a little too pure, and they are either white or black.

In the eyes of many political cadres, he is the number one suspect of a traitor and spy. If something happens or some crimes involve him, and he cannot escape the suspicion, he can basically be identified as him. Who said he was born?

What a bad guy template.

There is also Li Dayan Dian. This guy is quite talented, but not many people can stand his character and negative attitude. Zhang Yunfei is afraid that he will be buried under the hands of others.

As for the last Tiedan, although the gossip is quite annoying, he has a pretty good character and is barely unlikable or annoying. Bringing him along is just for work needs and a little selfishness.

The Third Battalion of the New Regiment had a complex staff, which was exactly where he, the gossip man, came into play. Moreover, in Zhang Yunfei's heart, he always believed that he was familiar with history and was relatively safe around him.

Of course, this is just his own self-perception, and Li Ergou has something to say about this.

"When are you leaving?" Zhao Min asked when he saw Zhang Yunfei packing his bags.

"Tomorrow." Zhang Yunfei replied.

"How about one day later."

"Why?" Zhang Yunfei asked in shock.

"Spend a holiday with me."

"Celebrating a festival? What kind of festival?" Zhang Yunfei was stunned.

A woman, and a beautiful woman at that, asked you to spend a holiday with her. What kind of holiday could it be, Valentine's Day? When he thought of this, Zhang Yunfei's heart beat half a beat faster.

"Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, you didn't know."

"Uh, I really didn't pay attention. It turns out it's the Chinese New Year." Zhang Yunfei suddenly felt a little disappointed in his heart. Although Zhao Min studied Western medicine, he didn't know how to imitate foreign devils. People in this era are not happy.

What a foreigner's holiday.

Recently, I have been injured and lived too much of a leisurely life. Even my thoughts have begun to grow hairy, and they are always wandering inexplicably.

"Dr. Zhao, I feel like I still have a slight pain in my back. Could you please help me check again to see if there is any shrapnel left in it? If you haven't cleaned it up, I might not be able to leave the hospital tomorrow."

Zhao Min: "..."

These are all lame excuses, and you dare to question my medical skills. You don’t want to live anymore.

"Your wound has not been healed yet. It must have been pulled due to excessive movement. Don't worry, it's nothing serious." Zhao Min said seriously and professionally.
Chapter completed!