Chapter 623: The seat of Jingzhou
The top ten model counties were actually selected after the counties were occupied by bandits.
Such a ridiculous thing happened in this world.
If Xiang Chu had not led the army to suppress the rebellion, there is no telling how long the people would have been kept in the dark.
The 34th Army wiped out Qin Tianbao, a fierce bandit who had been plaguing western Hunan for decades. The surrounding people were grateful and sent their children to join this unique army.
Kong Ling looked at the long queue of applicants outside the county government office and said happily, "Fifty thousand! Our army will soon exceed 50,000."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "The more the better! Let's organize the 34th Army into five divisions, each with four regiments, and expand it into a super army."
Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "You two! The Japanese transport plane is coming, let's go to the west city gate to take a look."
"Row!"
Xiang Chu said happily and quickly picked up the megaphone to make some arrangements.
At noon, smoke signals were set off in the open space west of the city, and thick smoke rose into the sky.
Xiang Chu asked someone to draw a big circle with lime to facilitate the airdrop by the Japanese transport plane.
The armored car hid in the city gate arch, waiting quietly.
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "We consumed so many weapons and ammunition in one battle. I hope Doihara Xian'er will forgive us and drop more of them."
Yu Xiaowan said angrily, "You still don't let bygones be bygones. If he knew it was you who tricked him, he would probably want to commit suicide by cutting open his stomach."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! Doihara Xian'er cherishes life very much and is afraid of pain. He will definitely not have a cesarean section."
Kong Ling looked at her watch and said unhappily, "You two are too optimistic. It's already past twelve o'clock. Why haven't the Japanese transport planes arrived yet? Could it be that the Japanese can't get any extra weapons and ammunition?"
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Wait a little longer! There's no rush. The Japanese have run out of hard currency, their economy is close to collapse, and they are implementing a supply restriction policy at home. They can't afford fuel, but they still have enough weapons and ammunition.
Now the Sino-Japanese War has entered the most difficult stalemate stage. Whoever holds on will win the final victory. "
Kong Ling said with a smile: "My man! You know the national strength of the devil so well. You should have given Old Wang and his gang of traitors a good lesson. Maybe they would not have surrendered."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "My level is still far behind. A certain great man's On Protracted War has a very thorough analysis."
Kong Ling's expression changed immediately, she put her hands on her waist and roared like a lion: "You stinky man! Don't praise that Red Party book, otherwise our whole family will suffer with you."
Xiang Chu just wanted to see her reaction, but it was exactly the same as he expected. He immediately took her in his arms and said with a smile: "Dear! Why are you so nervous? There is no outsider here."
Kong Ling said coquettishly: "Humph! Fortunately, it was my wife who came to monitor."
Xiang Chu and Yu Xiaowan looked at each other and shook their heads.
At this time, Zhang Linmao reported outside the car door: "Commander! Madam! The Japanese sent two transport planes to drop supplies."
Xiang Chu got out of the car and ordered, "Lin Mao! Tell the brothers to hide well and don't let the enemy transport plane see the flaws."
"Yes!"
Zhang Linmao hurriedly accepted the order.
Soon, bundles of supply boxes were airdropped around the white circle.
As the Japanese transport plane flew away, Xiang Chu immediately ordered Zhang Linmao and others to open the airdrop supply boxes, which contained brand new guns and ammunition.
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Well! This Doihara Xian'er is really generous. He also gave us 1 rounds of 92mm infantry artillery shells."
Zhang Linmao said with a smile: "General! Issue it to the new soldiers."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! As long as you join our 34th Army, you will be given new guns."
"okay!"
Zhang Linmao took the order excitedly.
Xiang Chu couldn't help but wonder, why was this guy so excited when he returned to Hunan?
Yu Xiaowan shouted into the car loudspeaker: "Commander! There is a message."
Xiang Chu hurried back to the car, picked up a telegram and read it, then smiled bitterly and said, "This Hunan Province is the same as Guizhou Province. The governor of the province wants to get a piece of the pie from our fight against bandits."
Yu Xiaowan handed over another one and said with a smile, "There is another one from Zeng Yun's 1st Army Group. The meaning is pretty much the same. The 1st Army Group not only wants money and food, but also wants us to wait for them in Jiangzhi City."
Kong Ling said angrily: "Dream on! If they have the ability, why don't they come and kill the bandits themselves?"
Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "The 1st Army is really funny, why are we waiting for them?"
"I'm sure you want to stab me in the back."
Xiang Chu smiled, patted her shoulders, and ordered, "Xiao Wan! Call back and reject them. Just say that the bandits' money and food have not been found and we have already headed north."
"Yes!"
Yu Xiaowan hurriedly accepted the order.
At this time, Liu Zhengxiong returned with the 2nd Division with a full load.
He happily ran to the car, handed a list of supplies to Xiang Chu, and said excitedly:
"Commander-in-Chief! Inspector! Xiao Wan! Feilong Village has a huge amount of money and food. We have made a fortune."
Xiang Chu quickly read the list of supplies and handed it to Kong Ling, nodding and saying, "Captain Liu! You did a great job this time. By the way! Are there any casualties among the soldiers?"
Liu Zhengxiong was dejected and said bitterly: "These bandits are so vicious that they cost us the lives of two brothers."
His grief-stricken expression made people think that there were heavy casualties.
Xiang Chu patted him on the shoulder and instructed: "Old Liu! Send the fellow villagers of these two brothers to deliver the ashes and pension to their families."
Liu Zhengxiong suggested: "General! Loyal bones are buried everywhere in the green mountains. Why should we return with our bodies wrapped in horse hides? It is better to bury them on the spot."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! That was when the battlefield situation was tense and we couldn't take care of it. Now we are not tense, so we should still be more careful."
Yu Xiaowan said anxiously, "Uncle Liu! The commander-in-chief is doing this not only for the deceased comrades, but also for all the soldiers to see."
Liu Zhengxiong suddenly realized, "I see! I'll send someone to do it right away."
Kong Ling suggested: "Wu Wan's father! We should set up a special aftermath team, with Hong Yi's junior brother Hong Guang in charge, so that the sacrificed comrades can go peacefully."
“Excellent advice!”
Xiang Chu nodded and immediately began to make arrangements.
Only by arranging the affairs of officers and soldiers after their death can we unleash amazing combat effectiveness.
Before the officials sent by Hunan Province and Zeng Yun's 1st Army arrived, Xiang Chu led the 34th Army to take away all the supplies and left Jiangzhi City in a mighty manner.
The people of Jiangzhi lined the streets to see them off, all the way to the Ten-Li Pavilion...
Hunan Province, Hanshoupotou.
A small port on the north bank of West Dongting Lake where the Yuan River flows into.
Gan Rong led the elite commando team and rushed here despite wind and rain.
This is a water and land throat. Going west along the Yuan River, you can reach Hanshou and Changde, going east into the West Dongting Lake, you can reach Yuanjiang River, Xiangyin, and Yueyang. Going north by land, you can reach Anxiang and Huarong.
Such an important place was not guarded by a single soldier. Gan Rong, deputy captain Ye Shian and others shook their heads.
Ye Shian smiled bitterly and said, "Captain! Is Han Shou not important? We didn't see any troops along the way."
Gan Rong said angrily, "Why is it not important? Hanshou was the seat of Jingzhou during the Han Dynasty. It was not until the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty that the seat of Jingzhou was transferred to Xiangyang."
Ye Shian laughed and said, "You are getting off topic. How can we seize the poison gas bomb?"
Gan Rong smiled and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Has the ship carrying the poison gas bombs arrived?"
Ye Shian pointed to the wide Yuan River in the east and said, "It's here!"
Indeed, a Japanese transport ship was going upstream towards Potou Port.