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The militia members in these communities were overjoyed to hear that Li Mu would be helping them clear out the zombies in the next couple of days. They had been cooped up at home for so many days and were eager to get out.

After chatting briefly with the people in the group, Li Mu closed WeChat and went back to rest.

The next day, at the same city leisure square, all the militiamen had arrived on time at eight o'clock in the morning.

Compared to yesterday, the militia has increased by 1,600 people, bringing the total number of militia members to 3,600, including the original 2,500.

Li Mu reorganized the team into sixteen squads: nine front-line squads and seven logistics squads.

In this way, the first team grew to twenty-four squads, which Li Mu divided into two groups of twelve squads each.

Two groups of militiamen took turns clearing out zombies while resting and training.

It was still the same road; yesterday they chose to go east, today they chose to go west. The militia advanced along the road and soon arrived at the gate of a residential compound. More than three hundred rifles opened fire, and the zombies in front of the compound fell to the ground, waiting for follow-up shots.

Upon entering the residential area, following the established tactics, over three hundred militiamen armed with riot shields were the first to enter. Ten minutes later, all the zombies on the ground within the residential area were cleared.

Because the militia had enough numbers, all the residential buildings were cleared out in just half an hour, and after several days, everyone regained their freedom.

Li Mu continued his work without stopping, moving on to the next community.

By 11 a.m., a total of three residential areas had been cleared, and 1,500 militiamen had been conscripted.

At 2 PM, the morning's zombie-clearing training was over, and the other twelve squads began to engage in combat.

With ample time, Li Mu led his militia army through the entire afternoon, sweeping through four more residential areas and recruiting over two thousand militiamen.

In just one day, the number of militiamen under his command doubled, reaching nearly seven thousand, leaving Li Mu speechless.

After arranging the night shift personnel, another day quickly passed. The next day, the newly recruited militiamen stayed behind for training, while all twenty-four militia squads were mobilized to carry out a comprehensive cleanup of the remaining zombies in the neighborhood.

By 7 p.m., the zombies in ten more neighborhoods had been cleared out. Combined with the two neighborhoods without tires, all the zombies in the nearby 26 neighborhoods had been wiped out, and the mission was considered a complete success.

Chapter 496 Captain

There are a total of 26 residential communities. Before the zombie outbreak, there were more than 100,000 people. Now, the total number is less than 40,000, a reduction of two-thirds.

This is the data Li Mu compiled after clearing out the zombies from twenty-six residential areas. It's equivalent to a family of three becoming a single-person household.

The number of surviving militia members from the 26 communities totals approximately 16,300.

Under Li Mu's leadership, all the zombies in the 26 sub-districts of the street were cleared out. In the current environment where the army is exhausted and preoccupied with its own problems, this was a breath of fresh air.

Li Mu has a new position: captain of the militia brigade. However, this brigade is quite large, overseeing all the militia members in twenty-six districts, totaling more than 16,000 people.

Fortunately, Li Mu also had some experience in commanding large troops, and the reorganization was completed quickly.

It's quite simple: ten squads are reorganized into a company, and a company has about a thousand militiamen.

The total number of militiamen was more than 16,000, which were reorganized into 16 militia companies, including 10 front-line companies and 6 logistics companies, all under the unified management of Li Mu, the captain.

Given the outstanding performance and formidable combat capabilities of the militia led by Li Mu, which greatly alleviated the pressure on the military and made them stand out among the militia forces in Xia City, a large batch of weapons and equipment was sent to strengthen the militia's combat capabilities.

Despite knowing that the scale of this operation was enormous, Li Mu was still somewhat shocked when he saw thirty truckloads of weapons, ammunition, protective equipment, and blast-proof gear being delivered.

Looking at the weapons list, stab-proof vests, cut-resistant gloves, blast-proof helmets... five thousand sets were delivered at once.

There are 1,500 riot shields, 1,500 riot forks, and 1,500 short of arresting officers.

There are also many cold weapons, such as broadswords, spears, and longswords, totaling more than two thousand pieces.

Finally, regarding firearms, the higher-ups were very generous this time, sending 3,500 Type 56 rifles, 700 Type 81 rifles, and 300 Type 95 rifles in one go.

There were also a dozen or so sniper rifles.

The amount of ammunition was countless, filling seven or eight transport vehicles.

Subsequently, the militia underwent a three-day intensive training exercise. With the foundation laid by previous training, everyone had a good basic level and, in conjunction with the corresponding tactics, was able to exert considerable combat effectiveness.

Considering that while clearing out zombies and maintaining order in the area, it would also be necessary to allocate some resources to support the surrounding regions, Li Mu made the following arrangements for the sixteen militia squadrons:

First, ten front-line militia companies were established, with four companies, totaling four thousand people, to serve as the standing guard force for the region.

There are a total of 26 residential communities that need to be guarded. Each community is equipped with a squad of 100 militiamen to control people in the early stages of mutation and to eliminate the mutated zombies.

The remaining fourteen squads, as reserves and patrol forces, are responsible for patrolling the streets of these twenty-six neighborhoods to prevent zombies from roaming in. They are also responsible for providing support in case of emergencies in some neighborhoods.

In addition, to strengthen the guard and vigilance in this area, a total of six logistics squadrons, three of which are expected to have 3,000 personnel, will remain in the area as a reserve force for the front-line teams and to provide logistical support.

With the front-line team and the logistics team totaling 7,000 militiamen, plus the large amount of weapons that have just been distributed, it shouldn't be a problem for them to jointly defend and guard the 26 neighborhoods in this area.

This leaves six front-line militia companies and three logistics militia companies.

One of the militia companies directly transformed into the headquarters of the militia brigade, responsible for the allocation of supplies, communication, and logistics for the entire brigade of over 16,000 militiamen…

The remaining six front-line militia companies and two logistics militia companies, totaling eight thousand people, were divided in two by Li Mu.

Three front-line militia companies, along with one logistics militia company, formed a team, creating a total of two regular external support forces.

After completing the reorganization, Li Mu conducted a four- or five-day intensive training session for all the militia members. During this period, he received a large number of requests for help from nearby streets and communities, and Li Mu launched another round of clearing operations.

After extensive screening and analysis, the 4,000 militiamen, under Li Mu's command, rushed straight to several residential areas on the right.

Nowadays, with the increasing availability of firearms in militia units, the corresponding personnel ratios and tactics have also undergone some changes.

The path was still cleared by riot shields, with hundreds of militiamen pushing forward against them. However, the number of militiamen carrying riot forks and capture forks had been greatly reduced.

These weapons are now primarily used for clearing paths and defense.

Next up are firearms. Previously, militia units had too few firearms, so the only way to improve combat effectiveness was to increase riot control equipment. Now that firearms are no longer in short supply, they are being deployed in large quantities.

With a total of two thousand rifles, the powerful firepower would tear any zombie that stood in its way to pieces.

Bringing up the rear was a force of several hundred men armed with cold weapons, responsible for finishing off the enemy.

In just one morning, all the zombies in the twelve neighborhoods were wiped out, a resounding success.

In the afternoon, they worked from 2 p.m. until after 7 p.m., and the results were even more impressive, with the zombies in 15 neighborhoods being cleared out.

Considering the issue of night shifts, Li Mu dispatched a thousand militiamen to support and instruct the militia teams in these communities on how to eliminate zombies.

At the same time, a portion of the patrol force will be allocated to strengthen the supervision of this area and prevent zombies from wandering over from other places.

Of course, this trip wasn't in vain. Li Mu selected 5,000 militiamen from the militia teams in these twenty-odd communities to join the front-line team.

Next, these 5,000 people will undergo about a week of intensive training before being officially incorporated into the first team.

The following day, in accordance with the principle of rotating operations between the two standing forces, the militia members who participated in the battle the previous day began to rest. Another militia unit of four thousand men would head to the battlefield to eliminate the zombies.

On this day, the cleanup operation also went very smoothly. The zombies in more than 20 nearby communities were wiped out. In order to prevent the zombies from reappearing on a large scale and taking over the communities and streets, Li Mu once again dispatched 1,000 militiamen to assist and train the militiamen in these more than 20 communities to carry out night duty.

Similarly, after the cleanup operation was completed, Li Mu selected more than 4,000 militiamen from the militia teams of these more than 20 communities to supplement the front-line teams.

Next, they will undergo a week-long training camp before being integrated into the first team.

Because two squadrons of 1,000 men were dispatched to temporarily assist these communities with nighttime guard duty and to train the relevant personnel, the militia brigade's two regular combat teams were reduced from 8,000 to 6,000 men.

Excluding the two logistics squadrons, only four thousand people remained in the front-line team.

Li Mu gritted his teeth. Time was tight and the task was heavy. The newly recruited militiamen were training, and there was a shortage of manpower at the moment. He decided not to rest and let the two teams temporarily merge and fight together.

On this day, the zombies in more than 30 neighborhoods were cleared out. In order to prevent the zombies from recurring, Li Mu once again sent 1,000 people to guard these neighborhoods at night.

At the same time, more than 5,000 militiamen were recruited from these communities as a reserve force for the front-line teams.

Another day passed, and this time the militia brigade's regular force was reduced to only 5,000 militiamen, but they were all mobilized to carry out the clearing work against the zombies.

We were busy until 7 p.m., clearing out zombies from more than 20 neighborhoods. Seeing the weariness in everyone's eyes, we decided that apart from sending 1,000 militiamen to assist these neighborhoods with night shifts, the rest of us would officially enter a rest period tomorrow.

Naturally, more than 4,000 militiamen were also recruited from the militia teams of these twenty-odd communities as a reserve force for the front-line teams, which is not a loss.

Over the next two days, due to a lack of regular militia forces, Li Mu did not attack the zombies, but instead focused on training everyone to improve their combat effectiveness and teamwork.

Meanwhile, after the purge, the selected militia members began to be reorganized.

Over four consecutive days, a total of 18,000 militiamen were recruited. With the existing militia brigades as the backbone, Li Mu expanded the ranks by adding eighteen front-line militia companies.

Now, their standing forces are once again abundant.

After two more days of rest, the militia brigade's standing front-line militia companies, plus the newly expanded eighteen front-line militia companies, increased the brigade's standing strength by 24,000.

The 24,000 people were divided into three combat units of 8,000 each. After a rest of nearly a week, the work of clearing out the zombies began again.

Over the next week, three combat units took turns to clear out the zombies from all the neighborhoods in the eastern part of Xia City.

On the other hand, although most of the militia forces remained in these communities after the cleanup, a small number were also recruited by Li Mu, totaling about 32,000.

These newly recruited militiamen, after a brief training session, formed thirty-two militia companies, which are currently one of the most important forces in the Dongcheng District to resist zombies.

Over the next few days, Li Mu calmed down. Without the burden of the East District, the military was also relieved and could allocate more troops to support other parts of Xia City.

As for Li Mu, he currently has no intention of going to other districts to clear out zombies. The militia is a mixed bag, with all sorts of people gathered there. Although, under his strong leadership, everyone can temporarily put aside other things and work together to fight the zombies, they seem to be invincible.

However, this fighting strength cannot last. The group was already a mixed bag, lacking professional training. Faced with the pressure of zombies, they only managed to unite under Li Mu's powerful leadership. Once the crisis was over, to reunite them, skill alone wouldn't suffice; extensive disciplined training would also be required.

"Discipline" and "strong execution" are among the biggest differences between militia and professional troops.

For the next period of time, one of Li Mu's main tasks was to train these militiamen, cultivate their discipline, combat awareness, and various combat skills.

In addition, Li Mu plans to film some videos teaching people how to deal with zombies. As long as enough people watch them and learn something, it will eventually have an effect.

Without hesitation, Li Mu quickly completed the preparations for the video shoot. He brought with him cold weapons such as swords, spears, and halberds, as well as some firearms. He also selected more than 20 people with relevant work experience from the logistics team, along with professional filming equipment. The group of seven or eight vehicles soon arrived at an abandoned commercial street on the edge of the East District.

Since there are few people here, and the zombies that wander over from the surrounding area haven't been cleared out much, it's actually a good place.

After thinking it over, Li Mu brought in two more militia squads as a defensive force. He wasn't afraid of anything in particular, but he was mainly worried that if he wasn't careful during filming, the zombies might take advantage of the situation and devour the filming crew.