The first thousand two hundred and sixty-three chapters of the whole army
Yang Ling and the others defeated many bandits headed by Hutou Village, severely weakening the bandits' vitality, and temporarily relieved the security problem in the Xiaoqingshan base area.
However, the entire camp suffered serious damage and was in urgent need of recovery. Yang Ling directly ordered the officers and soldiers to go into battle in unison to help the people rebuild their houses.
The input of seven to eight hundred young and strong labor force immediately greatly increased the efficiency of reconstruction. In just one week, new houses were erected one after another.
In order to prevent the Japanese Army Air Force from air strikes, Yang Ling paid special attention to concealment and ordered every household to weave huge camouflage nets with rattan, and all the houses were shrouded in camouflage nets.
Unless the little devil's plane dropped to a flying altitude of several hundred meters, it would be difficult to spot the densely packed houses in this mountainous area with the naked eye.
Yang Ling was not worried that the Japanese reconnaissance plane would really dare to lower its flight altitude. After all, there were many peaks in this mountainous area and the terrain conditions were extremely complex.
If the Japs' plane really wanted to lower its flight altitude for reconnaissance, it would be strange if it didn't crash into a mountain.
Besides, it's not like their troops have never shot down Japanese planes before. If they were really discovered, it would be very easy to shoot them down directly.
The officers and soldiers of the Northern Jiangsu Guerrilla Corps established a deep friendship with the people when they helped them rebuild their houses, which further deepened the people's good impression of the Northern Jiangsu Guerrilla Corps.
With the completion of the reconstruction work, Yang Ling gradually shifted the focus of his work to the training of the troops.
In the Huaiyin area, they encountered a heavy siege by the Japs. The North Jiangsu Guerrilla Corps was unable to support itself and eventually retreated into the mountains.
Along the way, we were pursued by the Japs and the puppet troops. We fought several battles in succession, and the troops suffered a serious attrition.
The brothers Zhang Liechen brought into the mountain first were now added to the more than 600 officers and soldiers brought into the mountain by Yang Ling later. The combined number of both sides was only about 800, which could barely be regarded as a reinforced battalion.
It can be said that Yang Ling's battle in Huaiyin was the battle with the greatest losses since the establishment of the Northern Jiangsu Guerrilla Corps, but at least they survived and the situation gradually improved.
"In view of the current strength situation, the organization of our troops also needs to be adjusted. I decided to cancel the original organization and reorganize it into two strengthened combat battalions based on the current soldiers, a guard company directly under the headquarters, and an officer
Teaching team.”
There are now more than 800 officers and soldiers in total, almost organized into one reinforced battalion. The reason why Yang Ling organized it into two reinforced battalions is because he also wants to recruit some more people to enhance the combat effectiveness of the army.
All the officers have no objections to the readjustment of the establishment. Anyway, the troop strength has been reduced, and the reduction of the establishment is normal.
What the officers are most concerned about is their new positions. After all, there were originally five combat battalions, but now they suddenly became two. There are only so many positions, which will inevitably lead to a situation where there are more monks and less meat.
Under the concerned eyes of everyone, Yang Ling took out the list of officers at all levels drawn up after discussing with Zhang Liechen.
"Everyone knows that after the organizational adjustment, we only have so many command positions at all levels. Some brothers are temporarily unable to lead troops and can only go to the officer training team to learn command operations. I also hope that everyone can understand and support this
Establishment adjustments.”
After Yang Ling looked around, he took the lead in explaining to the brothers in the room.
"Of course, I am also here to explain to the brothers that the redundant brothers going to the officer training team are also temporary. After you complete the command and combat training, the existing officers at all levels will be replaced to command the troops and they will be replaced by the officer training team.
The teaching team learns commanding. If you fail the study test at that time, I'm sorry, you have to continue studying."
There are many reasons for Yang Ling's failure in Huaiyin. The lack of command ability of officers at all levels in the chaotic situation is one of them.
Yang Ling now lets them take turns to go to the officer training team to learn how to command and fight. He also wants to improve their military literacy and find a place for the remaining officers to go.
These officers heard that Yang Ling had set up an officer training team, and they didn't want to sit on the bench in this officer training team.
After all, going to the officer training corps is nominally for further study, but it is also equivalent to being deprived of the opportunity to lead troops. How can it be better to stay with the troops?
I had already thought of various reasons not to join the officer training corps, and even if I was demoted one level, I would still stay in the combat unit.
But now after hearing Yang Ling's explanation, they all suddenly realized that Yang Ling had already considered this.
All officers had to go to the officer training corps to be reorganized. The only difference was whether they went early or late. Thinking of this, they felt much better.
Moreover, Yang Ling also told them that if they failed to pass the assessment after studying in the officer training team, they would have to continue studying, which would put some pressure on them.
"If you have any opinions on what I just said, you can raise them in person."
After Yang Ling finished explaining, he looked around the crowd and asked.
Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads immediately. Yang Ling had already explained clearly, and they all understood. In their opinion, this is the best way at the moment, otherwise there would be no place to place so many officers.
Although the appointment of personnel seems simple, if there is a little lack of consideration, it will not only easily offend people, but also easily create a gap among the officers, affecting future combat effectiveness.
Fortunately, Yang Ling has now established such an officer training team, allowing everyone to take turns to study. When the time comes, appointments will be based on academic performance, which can be considered fair and just.
"Since no one has any opinions, I will first announce the appointments of officers at all levels for the two newly formed reinforced battalions."
After hearing this, everyone looked serious and sat upright, waiting for Yang Ling to announce his appointment.
"The blacksmith is the commander of the first battalion, and Liang Xiaoshan is the deputy commander of the first battalion."
"yes!"
Blacksmith and Liang Xiaoshan both stood up and took the letter of appointment signed by Yang Ling. After saluting, they returned to their seats and sat down straight.
"Wu Changqing is the commander of the second battalion, and Daozi is the deputy commander of the second battalion."
"Sun Liang is the commander of the security company directly under the headquarters."
After Yang Ling appointed the chief and deputy battalion commanders of each battalion, he also read out the appointment of officers for each company and platoon. These officers were all backbones with rich combat experience, and no one had any objections.
"Former Fifth Battalion Commander Liu Zhi, Reserve Battalion Commander Zheng Gang, Deputy Battalion Commander Wang Dongming and others were the first batch of personnel to study in the officer training team. Among them, Liu Zhi was responsible for the tactical course instructor, Wang Dongming was responsible for the Japanese instructor, and Sun
Serve as an instructor of the munitions course..."
Liu Zhi and the others thought they were just going to the officer training team to study, but they were also appointed as instructors for some courses, which caught them off guard.
Following Yang Ling's announcement, every officer was temporarily accommodated. Although some were temporarily unable to lead troops, they had no complaints about this arrangement and were generally very satisfied.
"Although our Northern Jiangsu Guerrilla Corps has lost the battle, I hope you will cheer up and take the lead. We will start training the troops tomorrow and train an elite division as soon as possible to fight back to Huaiyin and destroy Little Japan! For those who died in the battle
Brother, revenge, revenge for the dead fathers and fellow villagers!"
"yes!"
The brothers stood up in unison, making strong sounds from their throats, and their eyes were filled with cold murderous intent.