Chapter 129: The Battle of Songhu: The Army and the Construction of Martial Arts (I)

The next day, the 15th Army sent only one lieutenant colonel to Songjiang with a thousand Hubei recruits and delivered it to the 20th Independent Brigade. Moreover, the lieutenant colonel did not slap Minister He like Deputy Director Ma, and did not mention Commander Chen at all. He simply expressed sincere gratitude to the 20th Independent Brigade on behalf of the 15th Army. Not only did he not even eat food, but he even refused the red envelopes secretly sent by Zheng Huaishan. He hurriedly returned after completing the task on the excuse of being busy with military affairs. The two completely different ways of doing things made Chen Xiuwen look up to the Commander Chen. It is no wonder that this "little chairman" has been highly valued and trusted by Chairman Jiang for the next few decades.

The eldest brother Chen Xiude also sent someone to send a letter. The news that Chen Xiuwen was injured could not be hidden from the head of the first room and second group next to the chairman. In the letter, Chen Xiude was proud of his younger brother's achievements, and at the same time he tactfully criticized his brigade commander's lord, charging into battle, and reiterating the ancient saying that a gentleman did not stand under the dangerous wall. The letter also reminded Chen Xiuwen not to show his sharpness too much, and to be humble and cautious in everything. It also implies that the principal's expectations for him are very high, and he must be careful not to participate in factional struggles. No matter at any time, the principal's loyalty and the overall situation of the anti-Japanese war are put first.

After reading this letter, Chen Xiuwen knew that this was the elder brother's concern for him, and at the same time, it was also a hint or instructive from Principal Jiang. However, one thing is that he agreed with the chief of the Anti-Japanese War, the first Chen Xiuwen, and since he put the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War first, he naturally had to be loyal to Principal Jiang, the leader of the Anti-Japanese War. To be honest, this time Principal Jiang was also very grateful to Chen Xiuwen for the great efforts of the 20th Independent Brigade.

With more than a thousand slightly injured brothers recovering from injury, all the recruits were in place and more than 600 students joined. The 20th Independent Brigade suddenly expanded to an unprecedented scale.

The three A-type regiments of the 38th Regiment, the 40th Regiment, and the 42nd Regiment are all equipped with the standards of German-Armed Forces. Although the weapons are not authentic German goods, they are equipped with domestic 82 mortars, Type 24 water-cooled Maxim heavy machine guns, Czech light machine guns, and formal rifles. These can also be regarded as the number one equipment in the Central Army.

The troops directly under each regiment are: a mortar company (six 82 mm mortars); a small cannon company (six 20 mm machine guns); a communication company; and a spy company.

The regiment has three infantry battalions: the direct troops of the infantry battalion: one machine cannon company (six Type 24 Maxim heavy machine guns, two 82 mm mortars); the battalion has three infantry companies: the company has three infantry platoons: the platoon is under three squads (each platoon is under three Czech light machine guns, thirty official rifles).

The brigade's direct troops: an artillery battalion equipped with twelve 75mm Krupp mountain cannons; a firepower battalion equipped with twelve 60 mortars and twelve m2 Browning heavy machine guns; the original guard company, spy company, communication company, engineering company, and logistics company were all expanded into battalions; and there was also a brigade hospital.

In terms of communication, Chen Xiuwen directly equipped the latest radio stations imported from the United States to the battalion, and even each company is equipped with a communication shift with a wired telephone.

In addition, Chen Xiuwen also selected some outstanding veterans from the three regiments of the entire brigade, preparing to add the Central Military Academy Teaching Corps and the twenty or thirty military academy students assigned to graduate next month, imitating the teaching Corps to establish a sergeant battalion, and all non-commissioned officers were trained as preparatory grassroots officers.

The Special Service Battalion and the Sergeant Battalion are all equipped with Galand rifles, Thomson submachine guns, and Browning light machine guns. In addition, the Special Service Battalion is also equipped with a machine gun company equipped with three 06 mortars and three M2 heavy machine guns.

The Songjiang Security Group, forcibly incorporated by Chen Xiuwen, was equipped with all the seized Japanese weapons as a supplementary group.

At this point, the entire brigade of the 20th Independent Brigade suddenly exceeded 12,000. Although it is not as good as the genuine German and equipment masters organized by the 4th Regiment of the 20th Independent Brigade, it is not inferior to the firepower at all.

"Report, a platoon from the sergeant battalion of the Central Military Academy Teaching Corps, which the Ministry of Military Affairs allocated to our brigade. In addition, there was a captain officer named Tang Lin from the 88th Division who accompanied him, who wanted to see you." Adjutant Ma Congping came in and reported.

"Tang Lin?" Chen Xiuwen was overjoyed when he heard this. Tang Lin was a young brother who was in the Central Military Academy. He is now the captain and company commander of the 52nd Regiment of the 264th Brigade. Since Chen Xiuwen was transferred from the 88th Division, he has not seen him for more than a year. When the last time he reinforced the Bazi Bridge, Tang Lin was seriously injured in the battle of Bazi Bridge and had been sent to the rear hospital without seeing him. For this reason, Chen Xiuwen and Cheng Dean were also quite worried about the little brother. Unexpectedly, this kid came to him.

"Please, please, please. Oh no, I'll go out to greet you in person. Sergeant platoon, please inform the Chief of Staff to arrange it. In addition, you should inform Cheng De'an to come to the brigade department immediately." Chen Xiuwen ordered Ma Congping to walk out quickly while walking out of the door.

"Squad Leader." Outside the brigade compound, the small Tang Lin was surprised to see Chen Xiuwen running out, ran to Chen Xiuwen, stood attentively and saluted: "Report to Chief Chen, Tang Lin, the captain of the Special Corps of the 528th Regiment of the 264th Brigade of the 88th Division, saluted Chief Chen."

"Come on, you guys, have you learned how to be so slick." Chen Xiuwen opened Tang Lin's saluting hand and went up to a bear hug. Then he looked up and down, and then punched Tang Lin's chest twice and smiled, "How is it? Are all the injuries so sharp?"

"It was just that the Japanese bullets drilled two holes in their body, plus a shrapnel, which was already very quick." Tang Lin smiled and patted his chest and replied.

As he said that, Tang Lin also looked up and down Chen Xiuwen and asked with some concern: "Squad leader, when I was hospitalized at Nanjing Army General Hospital, I heard that you were seriously injured in Luodian. Are you okay now?"

"It's okay, I want to kill Chen Xiuwen's bullets to death, the Japanese have not made it yet." Chen Xiuwen smiled and pulled Tang Lin: "Let's go, let's go inside and talk."

Not long after, Cheng Dean hurried over, and before he even entered the door, he heard his loud voice shouting: "Tang Lin, you kid is not dead yet? I'm so sorry that I was worried about you for a long time."

Seeing Cheng De'an holding two bars and two stars on the head, Tang Lin also smiled and said, "Master Cheng, if the squad leader was not here today, if I, Tang Lin, saw you, I, wouldn't have to salute you and shout: Hello, sir!"

Cheng Dean proudly wiped the rank of lieutenant colonel that he had just brought with him with his hands, and said, "I said, Tang Lin, you can still work in our Independent 20th Brigade. Following our boss Shen, you can't compare to me, and it's okay to hang a major sign." As he said, he smiled at Chen Xiuwen and said, "You said yes, hiding seat?"

"Come on, today we are brothers, and we are reminiscing about our old relationships among classmates. We will not be there for traveling in the city." Chen Xiuwen waved his hand with a smile.

However, when Cheng De'an proposed just now, a hint of joy flashed across Tang Lin's face, but his heart moved and said to Tang Lin: "Tang Lin, the three of us, plus Brother Shujiu, who is still teaching the corps, were classmates and brothers when they were in the military academy. If you are willing to come over, I will welcome you with both hands."

Now it was Tang Lin's turn to be embarrassed, "Squad Leader, I actually wanted to come and follow you a long time ago. Commander Zhu has always been nice to me before, and I have never been embarrassed to mention it. This time, Commander Zhu was transferred to the commander of the 262nd Brigade, so I sneaked out of the hospital. On the way, I happened to meet the brothers from the sergeant platoon of the teaching corps, so I followed him."

"Okay. Then I didn't say that. Tang Lin, come to our 38th Regiment. Our 3rd Battalion still lacks a battalion commander. You just come here to be this battalion commander." Cheng Dean said happily at once.

Cheng Dean's performance in Luodian this time is obvious to all, so he was just promoted and officially became the leader of the 38th Regiment.

"What's good? Have I ever said to let Tang Lin go to your 38th Regiment?" Chen Xiuwen glared at Cheng De'an, then smiled at Tang Lin: "Tang Lin, you are staying in my brigade headquarters and serving as the battalion commander of the direct sergeant battalion. The sergeant platoon transferred from the teaching corps is the backbone of the direct sergeant battalion. You come all the way and are familiar with each other."

Tang Lin was a little flattered and hurriedly said, "Squad, squad leader, can I do it? I asked me to be the battalion commander as soon as I came here. I am afraid that I can't do it well."

Chen Xiuwen smiled and patted Tang Lin on the shoulder and said, "What's OK? Do you still remember when we were in the military academy, I told you that as a man, you can't say that you can't do it. Do it well, I know you can do it."

Tang Lin saw Chen Xiuwen looking at him with encouragement, remembering the scene when Chen Xiuwen encouraged himself when he was teaching the military training of the corps and studying in the military academy together. He immediately nodded heavily and said, "Squad leader, don't worry, I will do it well."

"Okay, this is what we came out of the third squad in the ninth phase." Chen Xiuwen said happily. At the same time, he shouted out the door: "Ma Congping, please let Fatty Hong cook a few good dishes, and then call the deputy brigade commander, chief of staff and the deputy chief of staff. Today I will welcome the new sergeant battalion commander of our brigade."

"yes."

Cheng Dean, who was standing beside him, saw that Tang Lin finally came, and in a blink of an eye, was left by Chen Xiuwen in the direct troops of the brigade headquarters, and he couldn't help but say with a bitter face: "But, brigade, although our regiments now have some new recruits, the decent veterans have been drawn to the brigade headquarters. If the deputy brigade commander doesn't give you one, you can concentrate on the direct troops of the brigade headquarters. We are not only soldiers but also vacancies, but more importantly, there are shortages of grassroots officers and veterans who can lead new recruits."

Chen Xiuwen also knew the difficulties of the regiment commanders below them. There were many new recruits, lack of officers, and lack of veterans with combat experience. Although the 20th Independent Brigade had more than 12,000 units, it was less than 10,000 at present. This time the troops were reorganized and rested. Chen Xiuwen tried to enrich the troops directly under the brigade first, not only to supplement the student soldiers to the troops of the artillery battalions, communication battalions and other technical troops, but even the 40th Regiment, which had a relatively complete system, also drew many veterans.

The reason is very simple. The battle has just begun, and the casualties are so great, and there are fewer and fewer experienced veterans. What should I do in the future? Chen Xiuwen had to make such considerations.

"If you lack officers, you will be promoted among veterans; if you lack soldiers, you will be recruited by yourself. In a month, this is what I am going to tell you about the following regiments. Since you propose it first today, I will tell you first. But there is one thing you have to remember, and recruit soldiers must not be able to strengthen the men." Chen Xiuwen glared at Cheng De'an.

When Cheng Dean heard this, he immediately did not dare to complain again.

Tang Lin next to him heard this and thought for a while and said, "Squad Leader, I have an idea. There are many wounded soldiers and officers living in hospitals in Nanjing and Shanghai. It turns out that the 264th Brigade alone has thousands of brothers, and most of them are about to recover from injuries. Can we bring some brothers here?"

When Chen Xiuwen heard this, he looked at Tang Lin and said, "You are so brave. Not only did you escape to me by yourself, but you also wanted to recruit people again. If you find out for the teacher, you will have to kill you."

"Hey, voyage, don't you say that Tang Lin is a good idea. Those wounded soldiers are all veterans, let alone those injured officers. Are we missing these people? Tell the commander-in-chief and get some for us." Cheng Dean's eyes lit up when he heard this and he said quickly.

"Now the commander-in-chief has been replaced, and Education Changsheng resigned. The commander-in-chief is Zhu Shaoliang and Zhu. I have never seen him before? Besides, even if Education Chang is here, we will never allow us to dig out the walls of friendly troops." Chen Xiuwen sighed and said.

Tang Lin also felt that he had a bad idea, so he grabbed his scalp with embarrassment, looked at Cheng De'an and said, "Just pretend I haven't said it."

"Don't let it go." Cheng De'an, who was so brave, ignored these things and said to Chen Xiuwen with a smile: "Horseman, aren't you good at poaching? We have not dug it before. Look at our supplementary regiment and the people who were dug from the Shanghai Garrison Command in Hongkou Park. Our Independent 20th Brigade has good treatment and can win battles, and the pension is doubled. I promise that as long as the wounded soldiers are willing to come to our Independent 20th Brigade."

Chen Xiuwen glared at Cheng De'an. These wounded soldiers were all elite from several German troops of the Central Army. It is impossible to say that they are not tiring. But they are definitely not comparable to those local security forces. The boss of these troops is not a arrogant soldier and a proud disciple. This consequence is that Chen Xiuwen cannot be allowed to not consider it seriously.

"Dig!" Chen Xiuwen finally gritted his teeth.

"However, you can't tell them about this at the meeting. Just inform them privately. You can't make too much noise. You'll stop when you see the situation. If something happens, I'll take it."
Chapter completed!