When he heard that the troops had suffered heavy casualties, the brigade commander Zhou Zhidao was only slightly startled, and soon his expression returned to its original state, although he felt sad and heavy.
But as a troop commander, he couldn't show any sadness and had to stand firm because the war was not over and they had to continue to command operations.
Since the war started, tens of thousands of soldiers have died, and these officers are also under heavy pressure. Every small victory is piled up with bones, and it is really like a river of blood.
The country is destroyed and the family is destroyed, and everything is desolate. As long as the Japanese invaders are still burning, killing and looting on Chinese soil, as soldiers, they have to bite the bullet and continue to fight until they win the final victory.
As long as the fighting continues, there will be casualties and brothers will die. They, the commanders of the army, are also prepared to sacrifice their lives for the country at any time.
This war is related to the survival of the country. Whether it is an officer or an ordinary soldier, everyone's mind is no longer fighting for promotion and wealth, but full of blood and fighting for the survival of the country and the nation.
Fallen on the battlefield.
A large number of generals and hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers, including Rao Guohua and Xiao Shanling, who had previously died on the battlefield, had sacrificed their lives in the national calamity. Their generous sacrifice also inspired the officers and soldiers who were still alive to continue to fight bloody battles on various battlefields and fight against the invaders.
Fighting.
"The officers and soldiers who died were sacrificed on the battlefield for the survival of the country and the nation. They are the backbone of the nation and role models for our generation. We must follow their example, strengthen our confidence, and fight the enemy bravely until we drive the Japanese invaders out of China!"
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"Yes!" Yang Ling and the two battalion commanders both said loudly with firm eyes: "I will perish and the country will survive!"
The Japanese invaders tried to force China to surrender with powerful force. They indeed occupied most of China and were unstoppable on the battlefield. However, in every battle, the Chinese soldiers would rather die than surrender and fought until the moment they fell!
"Han Duo was injured and went to the hospital to recuperate. I'm afraid he won't be able to come back for a while. The Japanese invaders are determined to attack fiercely. At this time of life and death, I hope you can take up the important task of reorganizing the 301st Regiment and restore its combat effectiveness in a short time.
Let’s take up the banner of the main force again!”
Now that the war is imminent, the regiments have been withdrawn from the front line and need to be reorganized and restored to combat effectiveness. Brigadier Zhou Zhidao also has high hopes for Yang Ling and the others.
"Don't worry, sir, we will go all out!"
As soldiers, you should have a will of steel, so Yang Ling and the others were not frightened by the heavy casualties. Instead, they were not discouraged or decadent, and prepared to rectify their troops with high fighting enthusiasm and prepare to fight again.
"Okay, you are worthy of being a member of the 74th Army. You should have the energy to refuse to admit defeat!" Zhou Zhidao felt relieved when he saw the state of Yang Ling and others.
He was originally worried that Yang Ling and the others would be disheartened because the regiment leader was seriously injured and the troops suffered heavy casualties, which would be very detrimental to the subsequent battle, but now it seems that he is over-concerned.
"While Han Duo is hospitalized and recovering from his injuries, you, Yang Ling, are temporarily in charge of everything in the 301st Regiment. Battalion Commander Lu and Battalion Commander Chen are responsible for your assistance. We must restore the unit's combat effectiveness within a week."
"Yes, sir, please rest assured, we will definitely obey the orders of Deputy Commander Yang!" The two battalion commanders, Lu Xing and Chen Ming, were the first to express their stance.
Zhou Zhidao turned his attention to Yang Ling again. Seeing that he didn't speak, he asked, "Why, you don't want to shoulder this burden?"
Yang Ling stood up and said: "It is the bounden duty of a soldier to obey orders. I must obey the orders of the brigade, but..."
Seeing Yang Ling hesitate to speak, Zhou Zhidao said, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hesitate."
Yang Ling made no secret of the current difficulties he encountered: "The brigade asked me to carry the flag of the 301st regiment. I have no problem, but now our regiment has no soldiers, no guns, no food. If we want to restore the strength of the army within a week,
The combat effectiveness, sorry for my incompetence, may not meet the requirements of the brigade, unless the brigade can provide us with soldiers and weapons."
Seeing where Yang Ling was standing up seriously, Zhou Zhidao pointed at Yang Ling and said with a smile: "I know what your plan is. It's easy to find soldiers, weapons and food. I have already prepared them for you."
Lu Xing and Chen Ming were also surprised when they heard that the brigade commander was so generous. Their regiment commander had always been dissatisfied with his troops. Zhang Handuo often asked the brigade commander for weapons and additional troops, but the answers he received were that he wanted no more people or even his life.
, wait first.
But now, for the first time, Zhou Zhidao had prepared weapons, ammunition and additional troops in advance, which made them feel as if the sun was rising from the west.
"Tour Master, are you serious about this?"
Yang Ling was also aware of the difficulties faced by various units in replenishing weapons, ammunition and soldiers. Sometimes, after reporting, the replenishment would not be enough for a month or two, so that the units were never full and their combat effectiveness could not increase.
"I said I had it, so why did I lie to you?" Zhou Zhidao said angrily: "This time we were able to replenish soldiers and weapons smoothly, and it is also due to your contribution. We almost destroyed the Maruyama Brigade in Minshan, Commander Xue
We will give priority to rectification if it is specially approved."
Hearing what Zhou Zhidao said, Yang Ling and the others suddenly realized that every time the additional weapons and soldiers came down from the war zone, all the troops had rushed to get them. No wonder they arrived so smoothly this time. It turned out to be like this.
"The new recruits for the supplementary regiment sent by the war zone commander have arrived at Wushimen. You can go and receive them now. The weapons and ammunition are also over there. They will be collected when the time comes." Zhou Zhidao was rarely generous this time.
However, he immediately changed the topic and looked at the happy three people with serious expressions: "But I'm going to say something ugly beforehand. The troops are about to go to war. You must get the troops into combat effectiveness within a week. If you pull them up by then, they won't be able to withstand it.
, I will ask you first!"
"Don't worry, Brigadier, we will definitely live up to your expectations!" Yang Ling and the two battalion commanders were currently focused on receiving new recruits and weapons. As for the future, we can talk about it later.
Seeing the three people in high spirits, Zhou Zhidao waved his hand and said: "Go to Wushimen to lead the people."
After Zhou Zhidao finished speaking, he was about to turn around, but saw Yang Ling and the others standing still, and asked curiously: "What? Is there anything else?"
Yang Ling said with some embarrassment: "This time a large number of new recruits are coming in. We are seriously lacking in grassroots officers. Can you allocate some to us?"
Zhou Zhidao laughed and scolded: "You're a pushover, aren't you? If you ask me for junior officers, I don't care who goes there. You can find your own way and promote some generals among veterans who have made meritorious deeds in combat and use them first."
"What about their appointments and ranks?"
"When the time comes, make a list and report it. Let the military ranks be empty for now and fill them in after the war." Zhou Zhidao decided on the appointment of junior officers in Yang Ling's regiment in just a few words.
Yang Ling and the others got what they wanted as they wished. After saying goodbye to the brigade commander Zhou Zhidao, they hurried to Wushimen to pick up new soldiers, weapons and ammunition, and prepare enough troops.