Everyone knows the principle of waiting for a price. He has two thousand troops, and the Japanese took the initiative to come over, which shows that they value him very much.
This means that if they can make a bid in the negotiation, they can counteroffer in the negotiation and gain more benefits for themselves and the army, otherwise they will suffer a huge loss.
As a result, the Japanese used both kindness and force and revealed that they had secretly connected with the Independent Regiment and resold weapons. It was because of this incident that the 354th Regiment was not trusted in the war zone and cut off half of its ammunition supply.
The devil's bringing up this matter at this time is undoubtedly adding salt to his own wounds.
It also made Commander Zhou realize: This matter is like a time bomb. If it is detonated again, it will not be as simple as being demoted by one rank. It may even be sent to a military court by the theater headquarters.
In this case, it would be too dangerous for him to continue to stay in the Jinsui Army.
The little Japs from the two brigades made him even more frightened.
Although the 354th Regiment has 2,000 men and is fairly well-equipped, its own family members know their own affairs.
With the current strength of the 354th Regiment, it would be extremely difficult to fight against even one Japanese infantry brigade, let alone two brigade.
If the Japanese army really assembled two brigades to attack them, the 354th Regiment would definitely be defeated.
Rather than being sent to a military court in a war zone, or losing one's life in a battle with the Japanese, it would be better to take refuge with a Jaap as a brigade commander and live in espionage.
Although I may wear the hat of a traitor, the benefits I get are real.
What's more important is: I can continue to live, continue to enjoy glory and wealth, and continue to lead troops!
As long as you have soldiers in your hands, even if the Japs are defeated in the future, you can still revolt on the battlefield, become an uprising general, and continue to lead the troops...
While Guizi Shaozuo was talking, Captain Zhou's mind was running at high speed, analyzing the pros and cons that this matter might bring to him.
After Jaap Shaozuo finished speaking, Captain Zhou had already made the decision to join the Japanese.
But he didn't answer the call immediately. He hadn't seen the brigade commander, weapons and ammunition that the other party had promised yet. He nodded rashly, in case the other party didn't fulfill his promise.
Seeing the Japanese Shao Zuo with a serious look on his face, he asked: "How many weapons and ammunition do you plan to give us to expand our troops..."
"After the 354th Regiment is expanded into a brigade, how will officers at all levels be arranged..."
"After the troops accept the reorganization, how will the future supply of ammunition be solved..."
"These issues shouldn't be something we can explain in just one or two sentences!"
Jaap Shaozuo was very happy. Captain Zhou asked him so many questions, which showed that he already had the idea of joining the imperial army, otherwise he would have been kicked out of the 354th Regiment Headquarters.
Immediately said: "According to the commander's request, as long as Commander Zhou surrenders to the imperial army, the first-round military headquarters of the North China Front will immediately issue an appointment document to you, appointing you as the commander of the third guard brigade in northwest Shanxi, with three guard regiments under your jurisdiction.
A direct guard battalion and a mountain artillery company, a total of 3,500 people!"
"If your army is strong enough and dares to fight against the Eighth Route Army, it can fight against the Eighth Route Army..."
"The artillery company can be expanded into an artillery battalion at any time, and the total strength of the Third Guard Brigade can also be expanded to 5,000 people!"
"Your army currently has 2,000 men, and is still 1,500 men short of the first expansion target!"
"As long as your army accepts the adaptation, the imperial army will immediately send 600 rifles, 30 light and heavy machine guns, ten mortars, and two basic supporting ammunition!"
"After the garrison brigade is established, the imperial army will never interfere in your internal affairs. All officers above the battalion level will only need to report to the imperial army... However, the requirement to station an infantry brigade in your defense zone remains unchanged!"
"If the Independent Regiment takes the opportunity to attack you, without the help of the imperial army, it should be difficult for you to repel them!"
"As for future food supplies..."
"The imperial army will provide part of it, and you can handle part of it in the defense area yourself. That should be enough!"
Captain Zhou was already happy.
In his eyes, the Japanese are much more generous than the theater headquarters, and they only use the equipment of a regiment.
As long as the Japanese really give these equipment to themselves, the 354th Regiment will be able to expand into a security brigade immediately...
Little did they know that the trick was Yang's fault. The equipment promised by the little devil was captured by them when they attacked other Shanxi-Sui armies in northwestern Shanxi.
If it's not your own thing, you won't feel bad using it.
But Captain Zhou still did not nod immediately. In order to prevent the Japanese from playing tricks on him, he asked the last question at the last moment of nodding.
"I basically agree to the conditions and requirements you put forward..."
"But there is one thing that must be said in advance!"
"I allow an infantry brigade to station in the defense area of the 354th Regiment, but it cannot be stationed too early."
"We must wait until the security brigade is reorganized and all the weapons and ammunition you promised are in place before we can come in!"
"What if you use the excuse of recruiting the 354th Regiment to take the opportunity to raid the 354th Regiment, we won't even have a defense!"
Jaap Shaozuo is a China expert. He instantly heard Captain Zhou's concerns and nodded immediately: "You Chinese have a saying that you must be on guard against others. I can agree to your request!"
"But in order to prevent the imperial army from being deceived by you, we will deploy a reinforced squadron to deliver weapons and ammunition to your army!"
"After the handover is completed, this reinforced squadron will stay directly in your army's defense area. It must be stationed next to your headquarters and will retreat after the garrison arrives!"
You guard me and I guard you. This will not only reassure you but also reassure others...
And the other side only sent one reinforced squadron!
If there is a conflict between the two sides, no matter how poor the combat effectiveness of the 354th Regiment is, Captain Zhou is confident that he can kill them, and readily agreed: "No problem, as long as the number of troops does not exceed 200, you can enter the 354th Regiment's defense area at any time!"
At the Dingjiazhuang Assault Battalion station, Duan Peng, who had disappeared for several days, suddenly appeared at the gate of the station. He looked in a hurry and ran towards the headquarters. It was obvious that something big had happened!
"Captain... there really is a kid going to the headquarters of the 354th Regiment!" Duan Peng reported while panting.
"I can see clearly that although the other person is wearing Chinese clothes, I can tell from his body shape and walking posture that he is Japanese!"
"He had a serious face when he entered the headquarters of the 354th Regiment, and a smile on his face when he came out. It was obvious that the two parties had agreed on something!"
"I arranged for two team members to follow them to further determine the identity and hiding place of the Japanese. If there is any news, I will report back as soon as possible!"
Huang Yu was silent for a while before asking, "What's going on with the Japanese and puppet troops around the 354th Regiment?"
"We haven't received any news yet!" Deputy Battalion Commander Zhong Chengjun reported.
Huang Yu analyzed: "If the little devil really wants to recruit the 3rd, 5th and 4th regiments, he will definitely use both kindness and power!"
"Have the reconnaissance company keep an eye on the Japanese and puppet troops around the 354th Regiment, and report any situation immediately."
"The cavalry battalion, the assault battalion, and the first battalion have all suspended training...the bullets are loaded and ready to attack at any time!"
