Anti-Japanese War: Developing on my own, I brought back a US-equipped division

"We must build a good mass base so that we can gain their support."

Li Yunlong nodded thoughtfully.

In fact, something happened that moved Su Zheng deeply during his time in the Xinzhongcun base.

That was when the arsenal had just been assembled, but due to the lack of raw materials, guns could not be made without iron, so Chen Yi began to look for raw materials such as iron and copper!

After the villagers learned the news, they came to Chen Yi one after another with their own iron pots or copper coins, saying that they wanted to donate these pots, copper coins, etc. to the independent camp.

They really support the independent camp with all their might.

Chen Yi did not accept it.

These are the things that ordinary people rely on for their livelihood, how can we take them?

Moreover, the common people did not have many iron pots, which could not support the operation of an arsenal.

As for the copper in those coins, it is not the same copper used to make bullets and cannot be used.

The copper used in coins is bronze, and the copper used to make bullets is metallic copper, and they have different properties.

Although they did not accept the people's offer to sell their houses and belongings, Chen Yi and Su Zheng were really moved.

After this incident, Su Zheng became more determined to build a solid mass base.

Only with the support of the masses and the people can the army develop rapidly.

It turned out that Su Zheng's idea was right.

............

Independent camp department.

Xiao Ya is here.

Su Zheng saw Xiao Ya coming and asked casually, "Xiao Ya, have you seen the head of the group and Zheng Wei and the others?"

Xiao Ya replied: "Oh...you mean the Commissioner and the Head of the Group? I just saw them talking with the villagers in the village!"

"But they were not wearing the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army. Instead, they were wearing the uniforms of ordinary people!"

Wear ordinary people's clothes and talk to the villagers?

This... does this mean you want to go on a secret visit?

Su Zheng was stunned and couldn't help but smile.

Su Zheng was not afraid at all about Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang's incognito visit.

Because he believed that his and the independent battalion's status and reputation in the eyes of the people would not be bad.

About half an hour passed.

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang are back.

However, they had already changed into the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army.

As soon as he entered the door, Li Yunlong grinned and looked at Su Zheng and said, "Su Zheng... your base is really well built, it's really good!"

Zhao Gang also said: "Yes, Lao Li and I just went to talk to the villagers in the base area separately, and they all spoke very well of you."

“It can be seen that the Independence Battalion is a truly popular force and has received strong support from the people!”

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang did not hide anything from Su Zheng regarding the incognito visit.

Originally, they did not distrust Su Zheng.

I just want to truly understand what ordinary people think.

Su Zheng looked at Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang and said, "Captain, Commissioner, my independent battalion has been able to develop so rapidly, all thanks to the support of the people, so we have a good relationship with the people!"

"We, the independent battalion, are also the people's soldiers!"

0-0 People's Soldiers, this is a new term in this era.

But it does explain the relationship between the army and the people very well.

Hearing this, Zhao Gang nodded repeatedly and said, "Good...good...People's Soldiers, this name is good!"

In the following period of time, Su Zheng took Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Chu Yunfei and others to inspect the base area carefully to see the development of the base area.

However, he did not mention a single word about the arsenal.

At the same time, Su Zheng was also planning a big move.

This was an action against the Japanese battlefield observation group.

If it is fought well, it will definitely be a battle that shocks the whole country.

Before, Su Zheng was only famous in northwestern Shanxi. If he fought well in this battle, he would become famous throughout the country.

In order to fight this battle well, Su Zheng arranged all the intelligence personnel and reconnaissance personnel of the independent battalion to start collecting relevant intelligence within a radius of 50 kilometers around the Huting stronghold, find out the relevant information of the Fourth Brigade, and fight this battle well.

Su Zheng had made full preparations for this battle.

At the same time, brand new M1 Garand rifles were soon shipped out of the arsenal.

Not many!

There are only 50 of them.

Su Zheng thought about it and decided to deliver the first batch of M1 Garand rifles to Zhou Weiguo's rd Infantry Company.

Because Su Zheng believes that this batch of weapons and equipment will be able to produce better results in Zhou Weiguo's hands.

After all, Zhou Weiguo is a top student who graduated from a military academy after professional and systematic training.

Tatata...

There was a sound of footsteps, and Zhou Weiguo came to Su Zheng and said, "Captain, are you looking for me?"

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Weiguo, our arsenal has produced the first batch of M1 Garand rifles, a total of 50. I plan to give them to your Third Infantry Company and let you coordinate their use!"

Zhou Wei (Li Zhaozhao) Guo was not familiar with the M1 Garand rifle and asked in confusion: "Um... Battalion Commander, what kind of rifle is this?"

"Weiguo, do you know what a semi-automatic rifle is?"

“I know, but I’ve never used it.”

"The M1 Garand rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that can provide powerful firepower!"

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "Captain... can our independent battalion produce semi-automatic rifles?"

Su Zheng smiled and said, "Of course...it's just that the production volume hasn't come up yet. When the production volume comes up, our entire battalion will be equipped with M1 Garand rifles!"

If the entire independent battalion were equipped with M1 Garand rifles, it would definitely be an awesome and terrifying thing.

It is no exaggeration to say that if they were equipped with M1 Garand rifles, the firepower of 500 people could completely suppress the firepower of Japanese soldiers.

This is the difference between an automatic rifle and a bolt-action rifle.

The firepower is fierce!

It’s just that the arsenal’s output has not increased yet.

Su Zheng looked at Zhou Weiguo and said, "Weiguo, our independent battalion will have a big battle next, so I hope your company can make good use of the power of this batch of M1 Garand rifles and show the majestic morale of our independent battalion!"

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Chapter 148: A battle that shocked the whole country! A battalion defeated a brigade? (Second update, please subscribe)

There will be a big battle next, and Su Zheng is ready to defeat the Fourth Brigade.

The 4th Brigade was a very elite brigade of the Japanese Army.

Strong fighting ability.

It's a tough nut to crack.

The 4th Brigade has the advantage in terms of both combat experience and troop numbers.

The 4th Brigade has a total strength of more than 5,000 people. It has rich combat experience in Shanxi Province. It has been established for a long time and has participated in many major battles.

In contrast, although the independent battalion has more than 3,000 people, more than half of them are new recruits.

Although these recruits have undergone Su Zheng's crash training, they have already developed a certain level of combat effectiveness.

But there is still a lack of combat experience.

So this time, fighting the 4th Brigade is going to be a tough nut to crack.

Zhou Weiguo also felt that a big battle was about to take place, and he responded loudly: "Yes, I will ensure that the mission is completed!"

Su Zheng thought to Zhou Weiguo: "Okay... Then you go down and prepare first, go to Chen Yi to get the M1 Garand rifle, and get familiar with the performance of the gun as soon as possible!"

Zhou Weiguo: “Yes!”

Everything is under intense deployment.

Su Zheng is about to do something big.

At noon.

Xiao Ya came to see Su Zheng and said, "Battalion Commander, the reconnaissance soldiers and intelligence personnel sent out have sent back information, and the situation of the Fourth Brigade has basically been figured out."

Su Zheng hurriedly walked to the battle situation diagram and said, "Okay... Monk, immediately urge all the military chiefs at the company commander level of all companies in the battalion to come to the battalion headquarters for a meeting!"

"Also... have the regiment commander, the chief commissioner, and Commander Chu come to our battalion headquarters as well!"

"Yes!"

Wei Dayong started to go down and give notices.

Soon, the military chiefs of each battalion and department of the independent battalion arrived one after another.

Liu Dazhuang, the company commander of the 1st Infantry Company.

Lei Zifeng, the company commander of the 2nd Infantry Company.

Zhou Weiguo, commander of the 3rd Infantry Company.

Zhao Donghai, the leader of the 577th elite company.

Artillery company commander Yang Zhihua.

Cavalry Company Commander Sun Desheng.

The captain of the independent brigade is Li Dabenshi.

Chen Zhengguo, captain of the Dragon Soul Special Forces.

Xu Yihang, leader of the Ghost Team.

All the military commanders gathered at the battalion headquarters.

At the same time, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Chu Yunfei and others who were inspecting the base were also invited to the battalion headquarters.

Li Yunlong walked into the battalion headquarters and saw that the military chiefs of the various battalions and departments of the independent battalion had arrived. He grinned and said, "Su Zheng... Your battalion has so many people, is there going to be any major military operations?"

Su Zheng nodded and said, "Captain, you guessed it right. Our independent battalion wants to launch a major operation!"

Chu Yunfei said with great anticipation: "Then I, Chu, am very lucky to be able to participate in the battle of the independent battalion!"

Zhao Gang didn't say anything, but his eyes were full of anticipation.

seeing is believing.

Although they had always known that the independent battalion was very powerful, they had never witnessed it with their own eyes.

If Su Zheng could lead the independent battalion to fight a battle this time and let them witness it with their own eyes, it would definitely be a very satisfying thing, and at the same time they would also be able to truly feel the combat effectiveness of the independent battalion.

Su Zheng saw that everyone was gathered, so he said, "Let's go, let's go to the situation map and sand table map to discuss it in detail!"

Everyone moved to the combat command room and gathered around the sand table and situation map.

"Xiao Ya, let's start!"

Xiao Ya looked at the battle situation map and said, "Commanders and colleagues, I will now tell you about the intelligence our independent battalion has obtained."

"According to the intelligence we have obtained, this time the Fourth Brigade will be the vanguard to strike at the main force of our Eighth Route Army!"

"Currently, the main force of the 80th Brigade is about kilometers away from the Huting stronghold. This main force is mainly the th Regiment, also known as the Ito Regiment!"

"The Ito Regiment has about 3000 people. It is the main force of the th Brigade. It is well-equipped. Not only is the artillery powerful, but it is also equipped with armored tanks!"