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As all parties were shocked, everyone within the Subei Army Group had their brows furrowed.

"My young master, although our Subei Army has developed well in all aspects, we are seriously short of various supplies. If this continues, our entire Subei Army may not be able to hold on for long."

"Yes, this time our strength has been exposed. Although the morale of the entire Subei Army is high, it has also brought serious problems. If these problems cannot be solved, our Subei Army may really go bankrupt."

"Master, our coal can last for a while now, and the food has just arrived. We have looted a lot from all sides, but the problem is that we are short of other supplies."

"Especially the other raw materials. If we use more, we will have less. We must think of ways to collect more materials from all sides, such as iron, gunpowder raw materials, copper, and..."

Zhang Tianhao sat there, looking at the people below, each of them with their mouths wide open, talking about the various shortcomings of the Subei Army Group and the shortage of supplies.

He was also having a headache, after all, the shortage of these supplies had always existed.

The key was the blockade imposed by the Japanese. After a battle in Shanxi, their shortage of supplies in all aspects began to be exposed.

"Everyone, I know that we are all in serious shortage, but how did we get through this? Have you forgotten? Now that we have a good life, have you forgotten the hard times? What we need to do now is to save resources and collect supplies from all sides."

"Yan'an is in a more difficult situation than us, right? They have managed to hold on until now, and we have already developed to this point, so can't we hold on? I know we are in a difficult situation, you say it's difficult, am I not in a difficult situation, or is it not difficult in Chongqing, or in the whole of China, how many forces are not in a difficult situation, tell me."

“Are there fewer people starving to death, or fewer people killed by the Japanese army, or have we forgotten our original intention?”

"I know everyone's difficulties, but this problem will also be overcome slowly. It's not that I don't want to help you a lot, but I'm alone. Tell me how much I can provide for you. You know, we have nearly 200,000 troops. Just the food, drink, equipment, etc., is an astronomical figure!"

"Do you think I have the ability to provide food, drink and equipment for so many people?"

Listening to Zhang Tianhao's speech, everyone understood. They had been relying on Zhang Tianhao all along, and now that they encountered problems, they still wanted to find Zhang Tianhao.

But Zhang Tianhao is just one person, and he has already provided everything he can. But the problem is that Zhang Tianhao cannot provide so many things.

If it is a small amount, we can still think of a way, but if it is too much, even if Zhang Tianhao thinks of a way, it will be of no avail.

Every year, countless supplies are delivered to the dock, but they have never thought about where the money for these supplies comes from.

Now when I think about it again, my scalp starts to tingle.

Up to now, the number of planes, cannons, tanks, and various supplies brought by Zhang Tianhao is almost astronomical.

Given Zhang Tianhao's personal ability, it was a blessing in disguise that he did not go bankrupt directly.

I know Zhang Tianhao can make money, but is it really that easy to make money?

Everyone who has followed Zhang Tianhao knows that all of Zhang Tianhao’s money was earned from business and did not appear out of thin air.

However, Zhang Tianhao's business had already been exposed and he could no longer continue.

Even if there are some small businesses in secret, they can only make a little money. It is good enough to support a division, not to mention nearly 20 divisions. Moreover, the framework of 20 divisions has been set up. Now they just wait for reinforcements to come in and they can be directly formed into an army.

"I'm sorry, Master. We wanted too much and ignored your feelings."

"I'm sorry, Master. We were wrong. We will find a way to slowly collect the supplies."

"Yeah, we wasted too much!"

"Master, we all feel that you are in trouble, but we have never calculated. Now that we have calculated, we realize that you have paid too much. It is because we are too dependent on you psychologically. I am sorry!"

"I'm sorry, we were wrong. We will work hard to collect supplies and try to cause you as little trouble as possible in the future."

Zhang Tianhao looked at the people below with a helpless look on his face.

"What do you think my purpose is in running around outside and facing countless life-and-death crises? It's just to collect supplies. After all, having money doesn't necessarily mean you can buy supplies. I'm also quite helpless."

"Also, I was thinking, if possible, I don't want to embarrass you, but I have no choice. After all, I am only one person, and I am also an ordinary person, not a god. Therefore, the entire Subei Army still relies on you, not just me. Do you understand?"

"If there are any difficulties, let's discuss it together!"

"Now you should understand why I haven't expanded my power until now. This is one of the reasons. If we really expand, it will cost us more. However, after this incident, we will also expand some territory, but not too much. Xuzhou, Yangzhou and other places will all be under our control." "Except for Nantong across from Shanghai, all other areas in northern Jiangsu will be under our control. As for Anhui, we will also need one or two more cities as part of our territory."

"We can't afford to fight the Japanese army now. We can only bide our time."

"Yes!"

"In addition, my plan is to expand outward on a small scale within this year. We need to expand outward slowly, one town at a time at most, rather than trying to seize a county seat or something like that."

"Yes!"

"Okay, then, everyone go back and think of a solution. I have a list of what you need here. I will try my best to collect it, but I can't guarantee how much it will be."

Looking at the list, Zhang Tianhao smiled bitterly, then waved his hand and adjourned the meeting.

The conference room with dozens of people was soon empty.

Zhang Tianhao sat there helplessly, looking at the list on the table and smiling bitterly.

After all, he now has to think about robbing there, and it is impossible for him to produce so many supplies out of thin air.

But every time they go to rob, they have to go abroad. As for other places, they may not have so many supplies.

Of course, robbing from the Japanese does not count. After all, robbing from the Japanese is what we should do.

"Master, I'm sorry to embarrass you again this time."

Chief of Staff Zhao on the side also gave a bitter smile. He had already calculated that Zhang Tianhao's ability was quite strong, but he had already provided countless supplies.

But the problem is money. Without money, you can't do anything.

"Hey, Lao Zhao, not many people know me, but where do you want me to get so many supplies?"

He also smiled bitterly, but his face was still full of helplessness.

"I don't even have much money on me now, just over a hundred dollars, a few yellow croakers, and a few guns, nothing else. I'm so poor."

"Master, I'm sorry. I really made you worry."

"I also want to stop worrying, but my existence is the reassurance of the Subei Army. If I'm not here, won't the Subei Army disband?"

"sorry!"

"Okay, Lao Zhao, this is not your problem, but my lack of ability!"

"Also, notify the people below to check where the Japanese have a large arsenal. I'm going to rob it!"

"A large arsenal is a place that the Japanese have focused on defending. Young master, you are kidding me by trying to rob it?" Old Zhao also smiled bitterly. After all, anyone who is not a fool knows how difficult this kind of robbery is.

"It's okay. I'll give it a try. If I can get it, that's great. If not, it's just bad luck. Let them check. I'll personally lead people to get it."

"This, this..."

"Don't think too much, I know what's going on."

"Yes!"

When Old Zhao heard this, he knew it was difficult to change Zhang Tianhao's decision, so he could only smile bitterly and agree.

"Remember, keep it secret!" (End of this chapter)