Bright Sword: Let my company hold off the Yamazaki Battalion

Chapter 56 The New Organization of the Guard Regiment! Chu Feng: "Minister, expand the regiment

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The 180-strong intermediate infantry company hadn't arrived yet, but he knew that after the battle of Huting stronghold, the focus would be on training rather than combat.

Knowing the history, he knew that the Japanese had suffered heavy losses in the Hundred Regiments Offensive and would launch a large-scale retaliatory sweep within a little over a month.

Time is running out. We must seize this window of opportunity to quickly improve the structure of the guard regiment, enhance the combat effectiveness of the troops, and prepare for the large-scale mopping-up operation.

In Chu Feng's view, this sweep was both a crisis and a golden opportunity!

You won't need to actively seek out the enemy; the enemy will come to you. Every battle will allow your troops to accumulate experience, earn merit points, and receive upgrade rewards.

Although casualties are inevitable in battle, with sufficient preparation, the combat effectiveness and weaponry of the guard regiment will surely achieve a qualitative leap.

Whether we can maximize the benefits of this opportunity depends on whether the preparations over the past month or so are done well.

Nothing happened that night. Just as dawn was breaking, Chu Feng got up, washed up, quickly ate some cornbread and drank some hot water, and headed straight for the logistics department.

The logistics department courtyard was already bustling with activity, as soldiers carried grain and fodder, and cooks lit fires to prepare meals, with wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys.

Minister Zhang Wanhe stood at the door, holding documents and frowning slightly, clearly worried about logistical supplies.

"Minister!" Chu Feng stepped forward quickly.

Zhang Wanhe looked up and saw it was him, slightly surprised: "What brings you here?"

"There's something I'd like to ask for your help with," Chu Feng said expectantly.

"Oh? Commander Chu has times when he needs my help? Go ahead and say it." Zhang Wanhe put down the documents.

"I am prepared to reorganize and expand the guard regiment."

Chu Feng's smile faded, and his expression turned solemn: "The combat battalion is on the right track, and its combat effectiveness has been tested. Now is the perfect time to expand it. Let's take advantage of the high morale and intensify training to prepare for the tough battles to come."

As he spoke, he took out the drafting plan he had prepared overnight and handed it over: "This is the plan, please take a look."

Zhang Wanhe took the plan and examined it closely. After flipping through just a few lines, his eyes lit up: "Good lad, you have quite the ambition! You're going to organize a combat battalion into a battalion, then expand it into a second and a third battalion, and directly expand the artillery company into an artillery battalion? It won't be easy to do it according to the standards of a combat battalion."

Seeing the "Hero Company of the Narrow Pass Blockade" listed separately, he asked in confusion, "Why is the Hero Company listed separately and not incorporated into any battalion?"

"That's right."

Chu Feng nodded: "This is the old guard of our regiment, and the only company with the title of hero."

"Previously, due to limited conditions, we mixed up the units. Now we need to revitalize it. I plan to set it up as a company directly under the regimental headquarters, equip it with the best equipment and supplies, and build it into a spearhead unit, the sharpest sword in the entire regiment when it matters most."

"That's a great idea!"

Zhang Wanhe agreed: "Heroic units should receive this treatment. Being directly subordinate to the central command ensures both independence and allows them to play a leading role, which is reasonable."

As he continued reading, he couldn't help but gasp: "Are you trying to turn the guard regiment into a reinforced brigade? Three combat battalions, one directly subordinate company, one artillery battalion, and you're going to keep six companies and seventeen guard platoons? That's almost six thousand people."

"Minister, you've misunderstood."

Chu Feng quickly explained, "These six companies and seventeen guard platoons will be reorganized into the Third Battalion."

"The first and second battalions are the main force, responsible for frontal assaults and ambushes. The third battalion is responsible for rear security and recruit training, and does not undertake front-line combat. Its main task is to transport troops to the front and protect the logistics department."

Zhang Wanhe suddenly realized, "That's more like it." He put down the expansion plan he was holding and asked, "So, what do you want?"

Chu Feng chuckled and said, "After the expansion, there's a shortage of new recruits, so I'd like to ask you for some. Ordinary recruits are fine, no training is fine too, we have our own experienced officers to train them. I'll give you a thousand people to start, and of course, more if you want, the more the better."

"Well, lad, you're really not being polite, demanding a thousand men right off the bat? Do you think you're Han Xin commanding his troops?"

Zhang Wanhe was amused by him, glared at him irritably, and then looked at the proposal and became somewhat tempted.

The guard regiment has just made a great contribution, and headquarters is looking forward to rewarding it. At this time, it is highly likely that the proposal to expand the regiment will be approved, and the plan is reasonable. After the expansion, the guard regiment's combat effectiveness will be improved, and the logistics department will be more stable.

After a moment's hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I'll apply for a thousand new recruits for you. No problem."

"Thank you so much, Minister!" Chu Feng gave a standard military salute. "With these 1,000 new recruits, I can complete the expansion and get them into training as soon as possible."

"Don't give me that." Zhang Wanhe waved his hand. "Is there anything else? I have a ton of work to do."

"There's another matter I need to trouble you with," Chu Feng said, slightly embarrassed. "I can arrange for battalion commanders to be added to the three existing battalions, but I don't have enough political instructors. I'll need your help to find three."

"They don't need to be both literate and martial. As long as they are good at political work and have high awareness, that's enough. They can do a good job in ideological and political work and unify the soldiers' thoughts and strengthen their cohesion."

Zhang Wanhe pondered for a moment and nodded: "The logistics department does have a few veteran revolutionaries and party members who are excellent in political work and loyal to the party, but their military capabilities are a bit lacking. They're fine as long as they don't go into battle. If you don't mind, I'll pick three reliable ones and send them over later."

"I don't mind!"

Chu Feng nodded quickly: "Our regiment has more than 4,000 people. With such a large operation, political work is even more crucial. You've been a great help."

Changing the subject, he added, "By the way, Minister, if you have any connections, could you find me a regimental political commissar? There are so many people and so many things to do right now, I can't handle it all by myself. With a political commissar to share the burden, I can focus more on military training and combat command."

"You little rascal, you're trying to take advantage of me!" Zhang Wanhe chuckled, pointing at him and saying, "This isn't a treasure chest. I don't have a political commissar, and I only got you the position of regimental commander because I picked you up off the ground. You want to find a political commissar? Dream on!"

Suddenly his eyes lit up: "That's it! If I can't solve it here, you should contact headquarters!"

Chu Feng instantly realized what was happening and slapped his forehead: "That's right! How could I forget about that! Thank you for reminding me, Minister. Once the commendation from headquarters comes down, I'll make the request and try to get the political commissar and chief of staff in place."

"Alright, if there's nothing else, hurry up and leave. Don't delay my work." Zhang Wanhe waved his hand, his tone impatient but with a smile: "You handle the expansion yourself. Send a thousand new recruits within three days, and I'll arrange the political officers to their posts as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Minister!" Chu Feng saluted again, then turned and left with a heart full of joy. As he walked out of the logistics department's gate, the rising sun cast its golden rays across the earth, warm and dazzling.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the brigade headquarters was somewhat heavy.

Li Yunlong stood in front of the brigade commander with his head hanging low. He was not at all like the honest Li Yunlong he used to be. His eyes were unfocused. Suddenly, he felt a little uneasy and realized that he was getting a little anxious.

The brigade commander sat in his chair, his face grim. After all, he had encountered Li Yunlong, that brat, who had come over early in the morning to throw a tantrum and act like a spoiled brat. Who would be in a good mood?