More than ten minutes later, the security squad appeared in the company commander's field of vision and sent a safety signal to himself.
"Company Commander Zhou, this is our Company Commander Zhang!" the guard squad leader went to the company commander and introduced him.
"Company Commander, this is Captain Zhou of the Independent Regiment Guard Company we are looking for!"
After saluting each other with a military salute, the company commander turned around and ordered his subordinates hiding in the woods: "Comrades, we are our own, you can come out."
Dozens of soldiers came out from all directions, each of them holding a 38-meter cover in their hands, with bulging bullet pouches on their waists, and three grenades inserted into them. Several machine gunners held light machine guns in their arms.
The sophisticated equipment made Commander Zhou of the Guard Company very envious.
With a look of doubt on his face, he asked: "Captain Zhang, you are really a supply force... This equipment is too good, it is better than our main force."
Captain Zhang nodded and replied: "We are from the supply company of the second battalion of the garrison. We are equipped with weapons and training according to the standards of the main force, and we are ready to participate in battle at any time!"
"No wonder!"
Captain Zhou answered with envy on his face, and then stared at the mules and horses pulled out from behind by the baggage company, his eyes shining.
Company Commander Zhang smiled: "Captain Zhou, I'm sure that when you safely send back the weapons and ammunition we sent, your security company will also have such good equipment."
"Since you are already here, we will hand over here."
"We are very pressed for time and have other tasks. The sooner we can get back, the better."
At the headquarters of the independent regiment, more than a dozen battalion company commanders, political commissars, and chiefs of staff were all crowded into a small room. Looking at the regiment leader, some looked confused, others looked excited, and their expressions were very complicated.
"Comrades, if I remember correctly, our independent regiment has been nesting in this mountain for almost three months, and we must be exhausted!" The regiment leader looked at his subordinates and said straight to the point.
"I urgently called everyone here because I have some good news to tell you."
"The superiors have just given an order, asking our independent regiment to go out overnight and launch a raid to attract all the Japanese and puppet troops in the county to us. Not a single soldier can be transferred out within two days."
The excitement on everyone's faces suddenly disappeared.
The political commissar had the biggest reaction.
No one here knows the situation of the Independent Regiment better than him.
With the current equipment and ammunition reserves of the independent regiment, it is okay to stay in the mountains and fight guerrillas, but if you really want to break out of the mountains and fight the Japanese on the plains, you will definitely die.
After hesitating for nearly a minute, he replied: "Commander, there is no problem in breaking the attack."
"Although the equipment of the troops is poor and the ammunition is insufficient, they are well trained. They can retreat after fighting on the battlefield, tear up railways, and blow up roads. The independent regiment can still do it."
"But it's too difficult to drag the Japanese to fight and hold on for two days."
"The soldiers have less than twenty rounds of ammunition per person, and they will run out of them in half an hour at most after encountering the main force of the Japs."
"Without ammunition, the soldiers can only fight with the Japanese with bayonets, and it depends on whether the Japanese will give us this opportunity."
"Even if the mission is completed in the end, the troops will suffer heavy casualties and may even be maimed."
"I agree with the political commissar's analysis!" the chief of staff said.
Although the remaining battalion and company commanders did not speak, the heavy expressions on their faces were seen by the regimental commander.
They also very much agreed with the political commissar's analysis, but were embarrassed to say it out loud.
The group leader was not affected. Looking at everyone's confident expressions, he replied: "I knew everyone would be worried about this issue."
"No need to worry about weapons and ammunition."
"As the old saying goes, if you don't have diamonds, you can't do porcelain work. Our superiors have already solved the problem of equipment and ammunition for us."
"The guard company set out a few hours ago and was ordered to pick up a batch of weapons and ammunition."
"The superiors have weapons and ammunition to support us..." More than a dozen battalion commanders looked at the regimental commander, all showing shocked expressions of disbelief.
"Yes!" the group leader affirmed.
"The order states clearly that in order to support us in this attack, our superiors will send us a batch of weapons and ammunition, which are already on the way."
"Great..." A battalion commander jumped up from his seat and shouted, his eyes shining.
"Comrades, we finally have weapons to use... Commander, the first battalion won the first place in the last competition. After the weapons and ammunition arrive, we must give priority to replenishing the first battalion."
The commander of the second battalion was not convinced and shouted: "Why should we give priority to replenishing the first battalion? My second battalion is impatient."
"If we have the ability, let's compete again. This time I won't lose to your battalion no matter what I do..."
"Captain, you have to be fair. We are all soldiers of an independent regiment. We must not favor one over the other..." The third battalion commander was not far behind.
After the battle between the battalion commanders was over, the company commanders also joined in. No one was convinced and they all wanted more weapons.
"Shut up, everyone!" the political commissar suddenly said.
"This is the regimental headquarters conference room, not your battalion headquarters. We have to fight back."
After saying that, the political commissar turned his attention to the group leader: "Old Zhou, I don't think you should be too happy about this matter."
"You know the situation better than me. It's not much better than ours. Even if you provide some weapons and ammunition to support us, it won't be much. So we mainly have to rely on ourselves for this task."
The words woke up the dreamer, and the leader could not laugh at this time.
Since taking office as the leader of the Independent Regiment, his superiors have not supported the Independent Regiment with a single shot or bullet.
Therefore, after receiving the order from the regiment headquarters to provide support, the regiment leader has been immersed in joy.
Now, as soon as the political commissar reminds me, I calm down immediately.
In order to ensure the combat effectiveness of the front-line combat troops, superiors send all good things to the front-line troops. The equipment situation is indeed not as good as that of the independent regiments.
Thinking of this, the group leader replied helplessly.
"Political Commissar, you are right to remind me!"
"We can't put too much hope in the weapons and ammunition supported by our superiors. We still have to rely on ourselves for everything."
As soon as the regiment leader said these words, the battalion company commander stopped arguing, the smile on his face disappeared, and he became solemn again.
The political commissar stood up decisively: "They are all as listless as eggplants with frost. Shouldn't the troops stop fighting without weapons and ammunition?"
"Don't forget, we are soldiers, the Eighth Route Army."
"Besides, since the superiors said they have weapons and ammunition to support us, they must have them. Even if they are not many, they will be a great support to our independent regiment."
"Everyone, cheer up and study tonight's battle."
"Report……"
The guard company commander suddenly appeared at the door of the conference room, the smile on his face betraying his excitement at this moment.
"Have the weapons and ammunition been shipped back?" the regiment leader asked expectantly.
"The shipment is back!" the guard company commander replied quickly.
"And there are a lot of them. Heads and political commissars, you better go out and see for yourself! This time our independent group will definitely be able to change the situation and become a well-known independent group."
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