264 If you want to establish yourself, you must first establish your reputation.
Kong Jie left like this, leading the independent team to leave gracefully.
The team left in batches, with the size of two battalions at a time. On this last trip, Kong Jie led the team of the third battalion and the seventh battalion of new recruits.
In addition, there are the cavalry company, guard company, commando team, and mortar company directly under the regiment, plus the repair shop, health center, etc. built at the regiment's station.
This last group of teams is the largest.
While walking on the road, Kong Jie gathered the cadres at the end of the team and held a meeting with the army.
The main discussion is how to quickly establish a foothold in the area of Niukou Village, the new station, and develop the base area and guerrilla zone.
Kong Jie smiled and asked the cadres for their opinions.
The Third Battalion Commander Wang Huaibao was the first to speak: "Captain, our independent regiment has gained a lot of experience in how to open up base areas in the past six months. I think that after we arrive in Niukou Village, we can all use our experience in developing base areas in the Yangcun area."
If it is used, even if it is copied, it is appropriate."
"On the one hand, we must build the base area; on the other hand, we must step up the military training of the entire regiment, establish an intelligence system that combines the enemy's engineering department and the intelligence department, and be alert to the movements of Japanese troops in surrounding counties at all times; on the other hand, we must
It is necessary to combine the mass development of the overall defense work of surrounding villages and the rapid construction and training of militia organizations to provide our main force with supplementary troops at any time."
Kong Jie smiled and nodded. The three battalion commanders always kept their secrets secret, and the general summary was quite comprehensive. That is to say, the first and second battalion commanders were not here, so he expressed his views.
"So which step do you think should be carried out first?"
At this time, the cadres were a little hesitant. Some said that of course they should first establish a firm foothold and carry out the construction of the base area.
Some said that integrating with the masses is the most important thing.
Others said that the establishment of an intelligence system and the military training of the regiment are the most important.
In the end, everyone disagreed, and their eyes focused on Kong Jie.
We are all waiting for the leader Kong Jie to make the final decision!
Kong Jie thought for a moment, then smiled and said six words, "If you want to establish yourself, you must first establish a reputation!"
"Captain, what do you mean?" Ninth Company Commander Zhu Wu was as straight-tempered as ever. When he had doubts, he was the first to ask.
Kong Jie said: "It's very simple. Our independent group can actually be compared to a large group, or to a person. If you want to live in a new village, you can build a house or find a job so that you won't starve to death."
Okay, or you can have a good relationship with the blind daters in the surrounding area. Although these are all important, the first step you have to do is to get this village to accept you, so that you are qualified to move in."
"Now our independent regiment is stationed in Niukou Village for the same reason. We must first make our independent regiment famous so that the people will accept us, sincerely recognize us, and be willing to cooperate with us in various anti-Japanese work. Then everything that follows
It will be much smoother."
Wang Huaibao smiled and said: "Commander, this is easy to say. The common people are already very kind to our Eighth Route Army. This mass work is not difficult to do. On the one hand, it is communication. On the other hand, we use our previous experience to suppress bandits and maintain the place where we fight against Japanese invaders."
Association, we will soon be able to build the prestige of our independent group in this area."
Kong Jie said with a smile: "The third battalion commander is right. These should be done. In addition, we can also add an original way."
"Captain, have you come up with any good ideas?" Wang Huaibao asked.
Kong Jie smiled and asked: "Dong San, how is the coin reserve situation in the logistics of our Post-Independence Regiment?"
Dong San replied: "Commander, we still have a lot of spare money. We have accumulated it after winning battles one after another. In addition, the last time, Commander, you attacked the arsenal and hospital of the North China Security Army and robbed people on the way."
I bought a bank, so the accumulated coins are enough to support our entire group for nearly a year."
"It's quite a lot." Kong Jie nodded and asked, "How much money is it?"
Dong Sandao: "There are many types, including silver coins, legal tenders, and daily tickets."
"What do people like most?"
"Hey, leader, it must be Yuan Datou. This thing has always been the most recognized by the people. As for the French currency, it was relatively stable before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War. The credibility was pretty good, and the people were willing to accept it. But when the Anti-Japanese War broke out,
After that, especially this year, the national army announced that it could not freely exchange legal currency, and the credibility of legal currency has plummeted. Now in the eyes of the people, it is not even as useful as daily tickets."
Kong Jie said: "Then use silver dollars and daily tickets!"
"Captain, what are you going to do?" Dong San asked doubtfully.
Kong Jie said: "Exchange copper coins."
Dong San was confused: "In exchange for copper coins?"
Kong Jie said: "That is, copper plates, a currency that was minted in large quantities during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. This copper yuan is different from the square hole copper coins of the past dynasties. There is no hole in the middle. The value of the operating currency itself is not high, and the less is only a few cents.
It’s only a few cents more.
But don’t ignore the material of the copper plate itself. This is a good copper material. The copper coin itself contains more than 90% copper. It can basically be said to be made of copper.
Copper is an important strategic material. Bullet casings, artillery shell casings, and wire cores are all made of copper. There are also many weapons that are inseparable from copper.
In this case, why don't we collect these copper coins and use them as raw materials for making bullets?"
Dong San suddenly realized: "Yes, Captain, why didn't I think of this? According to the current production process of our repair shop, almost one copper dollar can produce a bullet. This copper dollar is not expensive, and an ocean can even produce a bullet."
We can exchange for a hundred or so, and now we can exchange for more. Every copper dollar we hoard is a bullet. If we have enough copper dollars, don't we still worry about not having bullets?"
Kong Jie said: "This is a mutually beneficial and win-win matter. Copper coins are basically not circulating in the market now. People mainly recognize silver coins and various banknotes.
However, the Qing government minted a large amount of copper coins, which would never disappear out of thin air. The common people should still have a lot in their hands.
We can recycle these copper coins from the people at five times or even ten times the price and use them as raw materials for producing bullets.
In this way, we have the raw materials for producing bullets, and the people have also obtained tangible benefits from it. Tell me, are our independent groups still worried about losing their reputation?
In addition to suppressing bandits and fighting Japanese invaders, and bringing a relatively stable life to the people around the station, a team that can also bring real benefits to the people and allow them to improve their lives is the best team.
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And how can people's lives be improved? You have to let them have more money in their hands. That is the kind of happiness that people can truly experience."
The soldiers have woken up one after another. This method is absolutely feasible and the people will definitely welcome it.
Only Dong San on the side was still calculating the price difference. After a moment, Dong San smiled bitterly and said: "Captain, in exchange for these copper coins, we can only use them as raw materials for the production of ammunition, and we cannot spend them as currency.
As a result, our reserves of coins will only become less and less. I'm afraid that we won't have enough money and sooner or later we will be unable to make ends meet."
Kong Jie said: "You have hit a dead end. Some of the coins we left should have been used to purchase raw materials for the production of military industry. Copper is a scarce strategic material. The devils have very strict control over it. There is a price but no market.
We basically can’t find any good way to buy it.
It would be much more convenient to hoard copper coins instead, and the price of copper coins itself is not expensive.
In addition, you don’t have to worry about money. Whether it’s silver dollars or daily passes, I will find a way to get it back for you.
In addition, our independent regiment will not have no income after we become independent. While we are fighting against the Japs, we are doing business with the Japs at the same time. It is still possible to earn a little money to buy military supplies."
Dong Sandao: "Yes, Commander, I will feel relieved if you say that."