Chapter 58 Super sweet potato is about to be planted
After listening to Wang Chengzhu's introduction, Monk Wei's eyes suddenly lit up: "It turns out that you are Commander Li Yunlong's army, so I will do it with you."
Wang Chengzhu: "..."
Well, Li Yunlong was willing to join the relationship because of his face, but Wang Chengzhu didn't care too much.
Anyway, once you get on this pirate ship, it won't be that easy if you think about it again.
Soon, the battlefield was cleaned up and the prisoners who were originally held in prison were released.
They had all heard of the reputation of the New Regiment to some extent, and now that Wang Chengzhu had rescued him, they all joined Wang Chengzhu's troops without even thinking, under the leadership of Monk Wei.
Of course, Wang Chengzhu would not refuse these prisoners of war who wanted to join the artillery platoon, and this trip was just for them.
These prisoners of war would rather be imprisoned or even lose their lives than be regarded as traitors, which shows that they are a group of hard-blooded men with backbone.
Moreover, they had all been abused by the Japanese in prisoner-of-war camps. Compared with other soldiers, their hatred of the Japanese was only stronger.
As long as you give a little guidance and turn these resentments and anger into strength, your combat effectiveness will definitely skyrocket.
The most important thing is that, not only are these prisoners of war veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles, they have at least been on the battlefield and have actual combat experience. They can be put into battle almost as soon as they are recruited, unlike new recruits, who still need a period of training.
There were also some prisoners of war who wanted to return to their original troops, but Wang Chengzhu did not stop them.
This is everyone's freedom of choice, and a strong-willed person is not sweet. He is not a member of the Kuomintang, so naturally he will not engage in the business of capturing young men.
Otherwise, keeping them will not only prevent them from forming combat effectiveness, but may also become a hidden danger.
After the battlefield was cleaned, Wang Chengzhu burned down the Japanese prisoner-of-war concentration camp, and then led the soldiers and newly-recruited prisoners of war back to Wangjiacun.
In this battle between Yerengou and Qingshan Prisoner of War Camp, Wang Chengzhu not only subdued the fierce general Wei Monk, but also recruited more than 100 veteran prisoners of war with combat experience.
In addition, they also killed a squadron of Japs and more than a dozen Japs agents.
After killing so many enemies, we naturally also captured their weapons and equipment, which can be said to be a full harvest.
I wasn't in such a hurry on the way back.
The large group of people did not return to Wangjiacun until two o'clock in the morning the next day.
After settling the prisoners of war, Wang Chengzhu's mind immediately heard a system prompt: "Ding! System prompt: Congratulations to the host, Wan Ru, for receiving the "Radio Soldier Training Manual."
"Nani?"
Wang Chengzhu waited for another moment, but still didn't hear the system's beep. He couldn't help but wonder: "System, where is the "Three-Three System Tactical Training Manual"? Did you eat it?"
"Ding! The system prompts: Due to the death of a prisoner of war, the host mission is judged to have failed and the reward is cancelled."
"..."
Wang Chengzhu was speechless.
Nothing happened overnight. The next day, Wang Chengzhu dispersed the prisoners of war to each battalion, and then the troops entered the training phase again.
At noon, Wang Chengzhu was studying the next development of the army at the headquarters.
Although the total strength of the artillery platoon is close to a thousand people, nearly a month has passed.
Moreover, all the nearby strongholds that could be attacked were attacked, and all the soldiers that could be recruited were recruited.
In other words, if the army wants to continue to develop, it is obviously not possible to stay in Wangjiacun.
At this moment, Wang Cuihua suddenly barged in from outside: "Zhuzi, those sweet potato seeds you gave me are amazing, they are indeed foreign goods."
"It's such a cold day that they've actually sprouted. Looking at the momentum, it's estimated that the seedlings can be cut and planted in a few days."
Wang Cuihua had an undisguised expression of joy on her face, and her eyes were shining, as if she had seen the scene of having a great harvest and no longer having to go hungry.
"Oh? That's great."
Hearing this, Wang Chengzhu was also very happy. The super seeds rewarded by the system are indeed good things.
Immediately, Wang Chengzhu asked again: "By the way, Sister Cuihua, how much wasteland have you reclaimed?"
Wang Cuihua: "Currently, our Wangjia Village, plus several nearby villages, have reclaimed about 40 acres of wasteland, and together with the original cultivated land, there are almost 100 acres."
"Have you already got 100 acres of cultivated land? This is really good news!"
As we all know, reclaiming wasteland is much more difficult than plowing it, because the soil in the wasteland is not only hard, but there are also various grasses and even trees in the soil. The root systems of these plants are very developed, which will greatly increase the difficulty of reclaiming and planting.
The yield of ordinary sweet potatoes per mu can reach 6,000-7,000 kilograms. The super seeds rewarded by the system will not only double the yield, but also shorten the maturity cycle a lot, allowing at least two crops to be planted a year.
In other words, the yield per mu of super sweet potato seeds can reach at least 10,000 jins, which is 20,000 jins in two seasons a year.
From 100 acres of land, you can harvest at least 2 million catties a year.
If one person consumes 5 kilograms per day, he can feed almost 1,100 people.
The several nearby villages together have a population of about 500 people, which means that in addition to the sweet potatoes consumed by the villagers themselves, there are also 600 more people whose food can be handed over to Wang Chengzhu.
In this era, it is extremely luxurious to have a full meal, and it is common for people to starve to death.
Wang Chengzhu wanted the people near Wangjiacun to have enough to eat, and they were naturally willing to hand over the extra food to Wang Chengzhu. This was also agreed in advance.
Of course, Wang Chengzhu will not charge such a high tax. He will only charge 50%, which is the extra 50% after the villagers keep their own food, not 50% of the total harvest.
As for the other 50%, Wang Chengzhu will purchase it at market price to provide for other daily expenses of the villagers...
At present, Wang Chengzhu's army has nearly a thousand people, and the rations for 600 people are definitely not enough. Moreover, as time goes by, his army will continue to grow and develop.
However, the villagers are still reclaiming wasteland, and more villagers will join in, and the planting area will continue to increase.
When the super sweet potatoes mature, you no longer have to worry about the basic food for the army...
Wang Cuihua: "Yes, there are currently 100 acres of land that can be planted, and other wasteland is still being reclaimed.
It’s just that some folks don’t quite believe that we can grow sweet potatoes here, so they haven’t joined in yet.”
Wang Chengzhu smiled and said: "Sister Cuihua, you don't have to worry about this matter. Once our sweet potatoes are planted, the villagers will no longer doubt it."
"Well! Zhuzi, I believe you!"
Wang Cuihua nodded and said: "Then I won't disturb you."
Wang Chengzhu: "Sister Cuihua, walk slowly. I'll worry about planting sweet potatoes for you."
Chapter completed!