in2ebook Chapter 405: The Elusive Zhao Gang
Chapter 405: The Elusive Zhao Gang
One thousand captured Type 38 rifles, the more bullets the better, one thousand sets of military uniforms, and as many captured mortars and grenade launchers as possible.
In short, he wants any weapons or ammunition.
"Is Lao Zhao's business getting bigger and bigger? I'll go there tomorrow!"
Wang Meng asked the independent column's logistics support department to fill five transport planes with the supplies seized from the warehouse.
Among them, there were 1,500 Type 38 rifles, 100 Type 99 light machine guns, and 10 Type 92 heavy machine guns.
There were also fifty mortars, one hundred and fifty grenade launchers, and countless bullets, shells, and grenades.
"Chief of Staff, it would be great if these weapons and equipment could be consumed. Our militia is almost fully equipped, but the warehouse is still full!"
"Lao Zhang, you must be grateful for what you have. When Lao Li and I asked you for equipment, you were so stingy that you kept the money in your pocket for the sake of having children!"
That’s right, the current independent column’s logistics chief is Zhang Wanhe, the former logistics chief of the 386th Brigade, who is suspected to be Li Yunlong’s fellow villager.
This guy is very good at managing the household and can actually break a penny into three pieces to spend.
After the independent column was established, Li Yunlong spent more than one hundred Type 38 rifles and ten thousand rounds of bullets to exchange him.
"Hey, how can that be possible! Although we have a good life now, we dare not forget the hard times in the past! I was thinking, can we use the supplies in the warehouse to do some small business?"
Wang Meng looked at the pile of cruel "junk metal" and really didn't know what business he could do with it?
"Lao Zhang, why do you want to be an arms dealer? Who are you going to trade them with?"
"Hey, let's do some business with our old boss! The stuff in this warehouse is just junk to us, but to our old boss, it's all treasure!"
Wang Meng nodded. These Japanese devils’ guns, ammunition, and even helmets were all good things to them.
Thinking back to the time when Li Yunlong didn’t hesitate to get angry and glare at others just for a few guns.
"Okay, but what are you going to change to? Your old employer isn't rich."
"Wheat, rice, or something. If all else fails, ask them to help build roads and houses!"
"Then you have to grasp the scale, half sell and half give, don't bully others!"
Zhang Wanhe patted his chest so hard that it made a loud sound, and he wished he could take out a red heart and show it to him.
"They are our mother's family, how could we bully them? Hehe."
Wang Meng fully delegated power to Zhang Wanhe and never gave him any specific instructions, because he firmly believed that full power would bring full responsibility, of course, provided that he was a reliable person.
The next day, before dawn, Wang Meng led ten transport planes and flew south.
Five transport planes of captured supplies, plus five transport planes of ammunition replenishment for regular troops.
This time, Wang Meng did not stop in Kunming, but flew directly to Baoshan Airport.
Seeing that the number of troops at Baoshan Airport was twice as many as the last time, he knew that Mao Hang had sent a lot of new recruits to the Baoshan Airport garrison battalion.
Han Chao, with a big dark face, was already waiting on the tarmac, his body as straight as a sword.
When Han Chao saw the first transport plane open its cargo hold, he hurried to meet it. He guessed correctly that this plane was Wang Meng and his guard platoon.
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, Han Chao, the commander of the Baoshan Airport Garrison Battalion, is waiting for your instructions!"
Wang Meng returned the salute, then looked at the heavily guarded Baoshan Airport and nodded.
"Well, not bad! It looks like you guys did a good job with your training. Tell me more about it!"
Han Chao accompanied Wang Meng into the prepared jeep and quickly arrived at a training ground next to the airport.
Han Chao introduced that this was the training ground of their Baoshan Airport Garrison Battalion.
There are artillery training grounds, armored vehicle training grounds and infantry training grounds here, and more than 3,000 recruits are currently being trained.
"What? More than 3,000? Director Mao Hang got you this much?"
"Yes, Chief of Staff! I have already reported the details to Political Commissar Zhao, and he has also mobilized the weapons and equipment from Pingshun for us!"
In fact, the reason why they were able to quickly recruit 3,000 new soldiers was related to the Sichuan Army. Their weapons and equipment, and military pay and treatment were their best signs, so there were so many people who came here to admire their reputation.
Wang Meng was a little overjoyed. When Zhao Gang stayed in Zenda, they agreed that Zhao Gang would be responsible for all military affairs in Yunnan, including training, command and equipment allocation.
Li Yunlong and Wang Meng were so busy some time ago that they didn't care about the affairs in Yunnan. Now that they have some free time, they personally escorted a batch of supplies to Yunnan.
"Political Commissar Zhao is really making a fortune in silence! How are the training of these 3,000 new recruits going?"
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, these 3,000 people are not all veterans! According to the investigation, one-third of them are veterans who were scattered and wandered around the rear area. They heard about our recruitment information and came to join us!"
"Well, that's right! These veterans have rich combat experience and are all valuable. You should make good use of them! However, if they don't change the bad habits of the old army, we will definitely not tolerate it!"
Han Chao nodded. Work style is not only related to the military appearance and discipline of the troops, but also directly related to combat effectiveness, so it cannot be taken lightly.
Wang Meng looked around, encouraged the soldiers, and prepared to leave Baoshan Airport and head to Zenda with the convoy.
As a result, Han Chao stood beside the convoy and refused to leave.
"Captain Han, is there anything else?"
"Chief of Staff, last time you said that once we train the troops well, we can go to the battlefield. Does that still mean what you said?"
Wang Meng was speechless. This man was truly a "pervert". In order to go to the battlefield to fight, he did all kinds of speechless things all day long.
"Of course! You should form combat effectiveness as soon as possible. If there is a need for actual combat drills, you can report to Political Commissar Zhao. You can also cross the Nujiang River to teach the Japanese a lesson! However, I estimate that I will be in Zenda for the next half month. If you have strong needs, you can contact me directly!"
Han Chao excitedly nodded his head like a "kowtow machine", repeatedly indicating that he was ready.
"Old Han, I have two things to tell you: First, you must cross the river and fight under the premise of ensuring the safety of the airport! Second, you must cherish the lives of the soldiers and don't do anything reckless just to satisfy your desires!"
"Don't worry, Chief of Staff!"
Only then did Han Chao saluted and let the convoy pass.
A long convoy circled back and forth on the mountain roads and finally arrived in Zenda.
The convoy drove directly to the Jiqi Slope without stopping.
As a result, Wang Meng searched the Jieqipo position for a long time but couldn't find any trace of Zhao Gang.
"Captain Long, Captain Long, stop circling the military vehicle! These supplies are indispensable to you! Let me ask you, where is our Political Commissar Zhao?"
Long Wenjian ran over from the supply truck, looking back every few steps.
"Chief of Staff, I don't know either. Political Commissar Zhao has been elusive these days, and no one knows where he is!"