Chapter 49 Vigorously develop the base
Just as Wang Chengzhu guessed, Ding Wei and Kong Jie came to Wanjia Town just for the soldiers and horses of that battalion.
The Independent Regiment suffered a defeat. Not only did they suffer heavy losses, but they were also criticized by the boss for being doughy. Their morale was also extremely low. Naturally, they needed a victory to boost their morale.
When he was being hunted before, Ding Wei had set his sights on the troops in Wanjia Town, but he didn't have any troops at the time and couldn't eat them even if he wanted to.
No, as soon as he took office as the leader of the independent regiment, Ding Wei came with his troops.
As a result, they met the outpost scouts arranged by Wang Chengzhu five kilometers away from Wanjia Town.
Upon inquiring, I learned that the Wanjia Town cavalry battalion had been intercepted by Wang Chengzhu.
The Eighth Route Army has regulations that the loot belongs to whoever kills it, and no one else can steal it.
Therefore, although Ding Wei and Kong Jie were greedy, they were helpless.
Thinking that Wang Chengzhu had rescued him from the last time he was chased by the puppet army, and since he had nothing else to do, Ding Wei decided to go see Wang Chengzhu.
Firstly, I wanted to express my gratitude in person, and secondly, I wanted to see how much benefit Wang Chengzhu had gained this time.
So they followed the scouts from the artillery platoon to the train station and met Wang Chengzhu.
"Platoon Commander Wang, your movements are quite fast. You intercepted the cavalry battalion I just targeted."
Ding Wei knew Wang Chengzhu, so he greeted Wang Chengzhu from a distance.
Wang Chengzhu laughed and said: "The Wanjia Town Cavalry Battalion is such a big piece of fat, of course I can't let it go. It's just that I suffered from insufficient strength before and have been developing the troops, so I delayed it until today."
Ding Wei said in surprise: "What? Platoon Leader Wang, you mean that it was your artillery platoon that captured the Wanjia Town Cavalry Battalion, not the main force of your independent regiment?"
Wang Chengzhu nodded.
This time, not only Ding Wei, but also Kong Jie was shocked.
How powerful can a gun platoon be?
Even if the combat effectiveness of the puppet cavalry battalion in Wanjia Town is poor, it can't be eaten up by a small artillery platoon, right?
But the fact is right in front of them, and there is no room for the two of them not to believe it, not to mention that there is no need for Wang Chengzhu to lie to them.
Ding Wei looked around and soon saw the derailed train and the corpses of some Japs, but he did not see the horses of the cavalry battalion. He couldn't help but curiously said: "By the way, Platoon Leader Wang, didn't you win?"
Is there a cavalry camp in Wanjia Town? Where are those military horses?"
"Those soldiers and horses are already on their way back to the base area." After a pause, Wang Chengzhu continued: "Thanks to Hong Fu, Commander Ding, this time I not only captured a battalion of soldiers and horses, but also took away the Japanese train station, and
The train containing supplies was intercepted."
"To express my gratitude and the apology of the Jiehu Cavalry Battalion, I have decided to give you 30% of the supplies on this train."
Kong Jie, who was holding a pipe and smoking gun next to him but had never spoken a word, asked with a surprised look on his face: "Platoon Commander Wang, is everything you said true?"
It's not surprising that Kong Jie is like this. From what he knows, Li Yunlong is notoriously stingy. Let alone getting supplies from him, if he doesn't blackmail you, you will have to burn incense.
But he didn't expect that his subordinates would be so generous.
Wang Chengzhu: "Of course it's true, but..."
Hearing the word 'but', Kong Jie and Ding Wei's hearts suddenly rose to their throats. Sure enough, Li Yunlong's soldiers were just like him, none of them were generous and upright.
Kong Jie was afraid that the cooked duck would fly away again, so he quickly asked: "But what?"
Wang Chengzhu: "Right now, my artillery platoon has limited troops, so I would like to borrow some troops from you two to help me transport this batch of supplies back to the base area."
"No problem!"
Kong Jie seemed to be afraid that Wang Chengzhu would regret it, so he agreed without thinking.
Although he didn't know that Wang Chengzhu had already taken away all the valuable weapons and equipment, there was still a lot of supplies on the train.
Especially food, military uniforms, bedding, and at least nearly two carriages.
In addition, there are many Type 38 rifles and ammunition.
Even if you only get 30%, it is still a huge amount of money.
You can get so much loot without firing a shot, just put in some effort, and without taking any risks. Where can you get such a good deal?
Fortunately, Li Yunlong didn't come. Otherwise, let alone 30%, he wouldn't even be able to take away a military uniform, no, even a button.
So, both parties reached a deal when they both thought they had an advantage.
Ding Wei and Kong Jie took 30% of the loot and lent troops to Wang Chengzhu to transport the remaining loot back to Wangjiacun...
This trip to Wanjia Town was a great success for Wang Chengzhu.
In addition to capturing the Wanjia Town Cavalry Battalion, eliminating a Japs who strengthened the squadron, destroying the Wanjia Town Station, and seizing countless trophies.
Wang Chengzhu also received 2,000 pieces of Eighth Route Army uniforms and 1,000 kilograms of super sweet potato seeds as rewards from the system.
According to the system introduction, super sweet potato seeds are genetically modified seeds that have been systematically processed, shortening the production cycle by 50%, doubling the yield, rich in nutritional value, resistant to pests, drought, and cold.
The yield of ordinary sweet potatoes can reach 6,000-7,000 kilograms per mu, which is almost 10 times that of rice. The yield of super sweet potatoes will double.
It can be said that with the introduction of this thing, the food problem of the artillery platoon has been completely solved.
And with food, we can vigorously expand our troops and recruit troops.
In addition, it can also solve the food problem of Wangjia Village and the surrounding people, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
It must be mentioned that the planting of sweet potatoes is also different from other food crops, such as corn, rice, wheat, etc., which are all planted directly from seeds.
For sweet potatoes, the seeds are first planted in the soil, and after they grow vines, the vines are then cut and transplanted.
The vines are like leeks. Once cut, they will grow back quickly and can be cut again and again.
Therefore, sweet potatoes not only have high yields, but their seed utilization rate is also far higher than that of other food crops.
With such precious seeds, of course Wang Chengzhu must plant them immediately.
Wangjia Village.
After Wang Chengzhu sent the soldiers of the Independent Regiment who were transporting supplies away from the village entrance, he immediately called for Wang Shugen's sister Wang Cuihua.
After the artillery platoon stationed in Wangjiacun, almost all the men in the village joined the Eighth Route Army. Wang Cuihua became the women's director of the village, leading the women in the village to engage in production.
Not long after, Wang Cuihua came to the platoon headquarters: "Platoon Leader Wang, are you looking for me?"
Wang Chengzhu smiled and said: "Sister Cuihua, how many times have I told you, just call me Zhuzhu. Besides, I came here mainly because I want to trouble you with something."
Wang Cuihua: "Zhuzi, we are all our own people. If there is any trouble, just tell us. If you can do it, Sister Cuihua will definitely handle it for you."
Wang Chengzhu: "I need you to help me organize the villagers to plant a batch of sweet potatoes. It is best to organize the villagers from several surrounding villages. In addition to the existing cultivated land, it is best to reclaim some wasteland. In short, the planting area will be more and more."
Bigger is better.”
Wang Cuihua was stunned and said with some hesitation: "Zhuzhu, you should know that with the soil, water and climate around us, almost nothing can be grown.
Even if it can be grown, the yield will be pitifully low."
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ps! An old man suddenly passed away in the village. The third child helped him all day and had to keep vigil at night.
I took the time to code this chapter on my mobile phone, so I can only update it once today, so I’ll record it in my account for the time being.
After the old man goes up the mountain, the third child will make up for it.
Chapter completed!