Returning to the Anhua Mountain Snow Shame Camp, looking at all the company commanders who heard the news, Hu Biao didn't care about resting and held a meeting directly. Listen to the report of Xu Mingzhi, deputy battalion commander, and learn about the current strength and soldiers of the Xue Shame Battalion.

It was learned that the commanders of the five combat companies that had been expanded earlier had been fully strengthened, and each company had four platoons, and the strength of the company was equivalent to that of a squadron of the Japanese army. As for the equipment, almost without exception it is all-Japanese equipment, which can be described as the only one in the whole army.

As for the logistics company and the artillery company, the former has the largest number of troops, reaching nearly 300 people, while the latter has selected some disabled artillery from the breakthrough troops that responded, and they are still full, and the artillery is mainly mountain artillery and infantry artillery.

Although the personnel of the two newly expanded combat companies are in a situation of shortage, most of the soldiers belonging to many companies are lying on sickbeds. But the strength and combat effectiveness, after those wounded recover, I believe that they will not lose to several other companies.

After listening to Xu Mingzhi's report, Hu Biao was also surprised and said: "So, the strength of our battalion is already nearly 2,000 people?" ”

"Yes! Earlier, when General Gui came over, he also wanted us to evacuate with them, but the brothers didn't want to leave. As a result, when General Gui and the others left, they added some troops to us and exchanged a lot of things for us.

At present, there is no shortage of materials, weapons and ammunition in our reserves, but there is only enough food for a month. Although I have ordered people to buy food nearby, the little devil has implemented food control, and the food he can buy is extremely limited. ”

Xu Mingzhi, as the deputy battalion commander, was also awarded a commendation order by the military department earlier, and even the military department promoted him to lieutenant colonel. But Xu Mingzhi knew very well that the real intention of those people in the military department to promote him was to win him over and use this to balance Hu Biao.

But for Xu Mingzhi at this moment, his ability to be the deputy battalion commander is more due to Hu Biao's trust in him, in addition to his own ability. If he betrays Hu Biao, I believe that he will not be able to win over any of these company commanders.

In the final analysis, the Snow Shame Battalion only listens to Hu Biao, even if those generals from the military department come to give orders, it is estimated that it may not be easy to use! For the officers and soldiers of the Snow Shame Battalion, when they were most lonely and helpless and in a desperate situation, it was Hu Biao who gave them a new life.

This life-saving grace is enough to make them swear to follow. Whoever dares to betray Hu Biao is the enemy of the Snow Shame Camp!

Most importantly, Xu Mingzhi was well aware of the difficulty of controlling the Snow Shame Camp, not limited to the loyalty of the soldiers. Without supplies from the rear, it is not an easy task to feed such a force of nearly two thousand people!

Even if the officers and soldiers in the battalion don't expect to be paid, at least they have to eat enough every day, right? At present, the little devils regard grain as a military management material, and ordinary people can only buy grain once every few days if they want to buy it, and they cannot purchase a large amount of grain at one time.

Even those landlords who had grain in their homes were warned by the little devils. If the grain was sold to the anti-Japanese troops and waited for the fate of these landlords, it was very likely that the Japanese army would be executed on charges of 'fornicating with the anti-Japanese forces'.

Facing the situation reported by Xu Mingzhi, Hu Biao also said directly: "Old Xu, from tomorrow, send the guard platoon out to inquire about the situation of the Japanese supply convoy on the nearby roads, as well as the situation of the little devils stationed in various cities, we also need to pay attention to it." ”

"Yes, Battalion Commander!"

"Again, if we want to survive behind enemy lines, we can only make up our minds from little devils. I believe you all know that the little devil is rich in oil. As long as we find an opportunity to grab their supply convoy, the supplies will be enough for us for a while.

There is no food or clothing, so let's ask the little devil for it. There are no guns and no cannons, so we will seize them from the battlefield. Secondly, it is also necessary for us to build a few more bases in the later stage to expand our team and influence.

Only with the support of the people in the occupied areas can we survive and grow behind enemy lines. The rules and regulations I made earlier must also be implemented to the letter. Whoever dares to do something to bully the people, don't blame me for military law when the time comes! ”

Saying this, Hu Biao recounted the incident of the bandits attacking the village on the way back, and then said: "Although the area of Anhua Mountain is very large, it can accommodate so many of us. But all our forces can't be put together.

On the way back, I planned to select suitable places for building base areas in Chunxian, Lincheng and Juxian counties, and divide some troops from the battalion to go out. In this case, when we encounter the encirclement and suppression of the little devils, we also have room for roundabout battles. ”

Regarding Hu Biao's decision, everyone didn't think there was anything bad. Although the troops that are separated will lose the support of the battalion headquarters. In a sense, Hu Biao gave them the power to stand alone.

When the two new company commanders raised the issue of medicines, Hu Biao was silent for a while and said: "This time I came out of Jinling, I brought some anti-inflammatory drugs and wound medicines, and I will hand them over to the two doctors later, so that they can treat the seriously injured as soon as possible."

In a few days, I will go back to Shanghai first. The medicine that is urgently needed in the camp should not be a problem when I come back from Shanghai. If possible, I will also purchase some power generation equipment and medical equipment.

In this way, if there is an injured person who needs surgery in the future, he or she can be treated in a timely manner. Zhao Bing, are there any spacious underground caves on this side of Anhua Mountain? Rear hospitals, preferably built in secluded places. ”

Zhao Bing, who was questioned, quickly smiled and said, "Battalion commander, this kind of cave really exists!" Earlier, when we were suppressing bandits, we encountered a situation where bandits had entered a cave. Later, we went into the cave to search and found that the cave area was really quite large.

Even in that cave, we seized a lot of food and money hidden by the bandits. Just considering that the place was a bit far away from us, we gave up later. If a hospital is built, the hole should be suitable! ”

"Okay, then you can take me to see it tomorrow! If appropriate, build a camp there and let the 6th and 7th companies move there. In the future, when there is no combat mission, your two companies serve as hospital guards. ”

"Yes, Battalion Commander!"

After arranging the establishment of the rear hospital, Hu Biao immediately said: "It is a good thing that the team has expanded, but how to lead the troops well is also something we need to work in the future." Although I am a battalion commander, as you all know, I am not good at leading troops.

Originally, my plan was to let you go to the rear and receive the reorganization. But I am grateful that you chose to stay with me, but I also feel a great responsibility. If there is anything that you can't do in the future, please be considerate. ”

"Battalion commander, it's serious!"

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you in advance. In the future, when we fight behind enemy lines, we will definitely come into contact with other friendly and neighboring forces behind enemy lines, and we will also need to deal with the surrounding people.

I decided to ask for an official number, which was typed out in the form of a guerrilla brigade or guerrilla detachment. The reason why we don't use the number of regiments and brigades is to keep a low profile, so as not to provoke the little devils to raise heavy troops to encircle and suppress us.

There is another point that I must reiterate, and that is that since you have followed me, you must obey my orders unconditionally. If one day, you don't think I'm worth following, or you have a better place to go, let's get together.

At least one thing I must remind you of is that I am your Supreme Commander. Without my permission, I hope you will ignore orders from your old commanders or some people in the military department.

It's not that I'm in charge, it's that I don't want to see people of one mind. In addition, the Snow Shame Camp has not received a penny of military pay so far, and although the money is of little use to us, we still have to have it.

It's just that the army has just been established, and although we have seized a lot of money earlier, it will definitely not be possible to send all the money to buy food and supplies. Therefore, I will draw up a system of salaries that the battalion can afford, and pay them to the soldiers on a monthly basis.

Secondly, the old brothers of the Snow Shame Camp all know that we have battle pay, and everything captured on the battlefield will be returned to the public. Then, according to the combat performance of the warrior, the corresponding reward will be given. This kind of reward can be sent out as well as things. ”

Compared with Xu Mingzhi and others, they didn't feel any surprise when they heard this. Du Ziyang and Qian Zhong, who heard Hu Biao say this for the first time, were a little surprised. But both of them were wise and did not express any different opinions.

After all, even if they are behind enemy lines, even if they have to pay them, how can they escort them over? As for carrying out orders, unless someone takes the initiative to contact them in the future, they will not know what is going on outside when they stay in the mountains.

The radio stations of the Snow Shame Camp are all placed on the side of the battalion headquarters, and no one dares to use them without Hu Biao's permission. For the two newly joined company commanders, since they joined the Snow Shame Battalion, it was only natural to obey Hu Biao's orders.

If they really don't want to stay in the Snow Shame Camp that day, then bring it up directly. At least from Hu Biao's words, they didn't hear Hu Biao's ruthless meaning. Some things are spread out now, and it will save the trouble in the future.

At the end of the meeting, Hu Biao thought about it and said: "In view of the current situation of the Anti-Japanese War, when I come back from Shanghai, I should bring a group of people to the front line to participate in the battle." Therefore, I intend to form a special service company directly under my command.

The commander of the special service company is Lieutenant Xu Sandao, Second Lieutenant Qin Tianyou is the first platoon leader, and Second Lieutenant Chen Qiang is the second platoon leader. The earlier guard platoon was merged into the special service company, and the new members were selected from the whole battalion in the form of military competitions.

Lao Xu, in the next few days, you will have a lot of things, in addition to the corresponding reconnaissance tasks, you must also do a good job in selecting new fighters. After the newcomers are selected, they will go back to Shanghai with me, and I will be personally responsible for the training! ”

"Yes, Battalion Commander!"

Du Ziyang and Qian Zhong, who participated in the meeting for the first time, looked at the other company commanders with envy and excitement on their faces, and also knew that the guard platoon should be the most combat-effective unit in the battalion. Those who can join this army are all elite.

Even the two of them could guess that the combat effectiveness of the guard platoon was so strong, in addition to the implementation of the elite soldier policy, it was also related to Hu Biao's personal training. If Hu Biao didn't have any skills, how could he be famous now?