Ps: The first update has arrived, and I'm starting to hit the list, asking for collections, asking for recommendation votes! Thank you for the tips of the book friends for extreme deep-sea diving! After the expansion plan was established, the various units of the Jilin Army immediately began to recruit new recruits and then train according to the new formations. Last year's Russo-Japanese War caused as many as one million displaced people to appear in the three northeastern provinces, and the recruitment of young and strong men into the army among these displaced people undoubtedly solved the problem of soldiers.

At the same time, the Jilin Governor's Office issued an order that those who joined the army could get land for free, and the government would provide them with shelter, farm tools, seeds, and so on. In this way, it not only exempted the worries of the recruits who joined the army, but also restored production, and made Wu Xingquan and his son have a very high reputation in the minds of the people of Jilin.

Of course, the price is that Wu Haoxuan's money is spent like flowing water. Last year's war caused damage to the entire three eastern provinces, and agricultural production could not be restored. Fortunately, Wu Haoxuan had already prepared and imported a large amount of grain from the United States, otherwise, he really didn't know how to spend this winter. It is precisely because of Wu Haoxuan's strong support that Jilin's recovery speed is much faster than that of the other two provinces and the Rehe Special Region. By next year, there should be no problem with self-sufficiency in food.

In only half a month, the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the Jilin Army and instructors were full of soldiers. The next step is to train in their respective defense zones. In terms of the division of the defense areas of the three divisions, the headquarters of the 1st Division of the Jilin Army is located in Jilin, and the rest of the troops are mainly deployed in the north and east of Jilin Province to guard against Lao Maozi. The headquarters of the 2nd Division of the Jilin Army was also placed in Jilin, and the rest of the troops were deployed in the southern part of Jilin Province.

As for the instructors, the division headquarters and the main troops were deployed in Changchun. There is a railway connection with Mukden, and the transportation is convenient. Davis built yì Wu Haoxuan put the industrial area here. In this way, you can give full play to the advantages of transportation.

Originally, Wu Haoxuan took into account the threat of Little Japan. However, after the formation of the instructor, this threat does not seem to be a big deal. Not to mention anything else, just the thousands of instructors and divisions deployed in Changchun City and the troops directly under them will undoubtedly confront Little Japan. Not to mention that there are more than 18,000 instructors. Even if the Japanese railway garrison was deployed to the northeast by then, there would be only six brigades and a few thousand people in total. Moreover, these railway garrison brigades are still in reserve and have not been integrated into regular forces.

Wu Haoxuan plans to build an arsenal in Changchun to produce rifles, machine guns, and bullets first, and then expand it next year to enable it to produce light artillery and so on. After the steel plant is also completed and put into operation, the self-production of weapons will be realized to the greatest extent. Another task deployed by the instructor in Changchun is to protect the industrial zone. After all, in the event of a conflict with Little Japan, the industrial zone will inevitably become the target of the Japanese attack.

Although the tutor is in Changchun, Wu Haoxuan is still based in Jilin. This is the political center of Jilin Province. In addition to being the division commander of the instructor, Wu Haoxuan is also the deputy commander of the Jilin Army.

"Dad, this is a Jilin Army rank plan I prepared, and it was designed with reference to the ranks of the U.S. Army. If there is no problem, it can be implemented in all units of the Jilin Army! Wu Haoxuan said.

There are many advantages to the implementation of the military rank system. The army is originally a place with strict hierarchies, and the subordinates unconditionally obey the superiors. The military rank is an intuitive reflection of the superiors and subordinates in the army. In addition, this can also enable the officers and men of the unit to enhance their sense of honor and enterprising spirit. In addition, the high ground of military rank is also a direct reflection of the difference in treatment between officers and soldiers of the army.

At this time, the Beiyang Army did not implement a unified military rank, and the Jilin Army implemented a military rank system, which was undoubtedly groundbreaking.

"The rank system, I know this thing, the armies of the world's great powers have implemented the rank system, if you think it is necessary, then we will do it!" Wu Xingquan naturally supports Wu Haoxuan 100%.

In Wu Haoxuan's plan, the rank system of the Jilin Army is divided into four levels, namely soldiers, lieutenants, colonels and generals.

Soldiers are divided into private, private, private, private, corporal, sergeant and sergeant. The list is for recruits who have just enlisted in the army, and when they are training for recruits, they are all in this rank. After completing the recruit training, he was promoted to private class. Depending on the length of service and the length of service, one can continue to be promoted to the rank of First Private. As for non-commissioned officers above the first class, they need to be excellent or meritorious. An infantry squad with the squad leader and deputy squad leader being sergeants, machine gunners and snipers being sergeants, and backbone infantry corporals. In addition, it is accompanied by ordinary private first and private privates. This undoubtedly made the American infantry squad have a stable organizational structure.

Lieutenants are divided into three ranks: second lieutenant, lieutenant and captain. The second lieutenant is the platoon commander and deputy platoon commander, and the lieutenant is the deputy company commander. A captain is a company commander or deputy battalion commander.

Officers are also divided into three ranks: major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. The major is the battalion commander, and the lieutenant colonel is the deputy regimental commander, or the battalion commander of the cavalry battalion and the artillery battalion. The colonel is the regimental commander or deputy division commander.

Generals are divided into four ranks: major general, lieutenant general, general and general. Major generals generally serve as division commanders or deputy commanders of army groups. The lieutenant general became the commander of the group army. The general was the commander of a larger army group. As for the general, it is more of an honorary rank.

Above the generals, there are also marshals, which are divided into military marshals and imperial marshals. Generals who have made outstanding contributions to the army and who have led the army to a major victory are awarded. Like generals, they also belong to honorary military ranks.

It's just that there are only three divisions in the Jilin Army now, and the rank of division commander of each division is only a major general. Lieutenant generals, generals, and generals, even marshals, who are more above, are not needed for the time being. However, it can be set up here first. Wait until the force is expanded to make the award.

"Haoxuan, I think the setting of these ranks is very good. Both Deshan and Xifu can be awarded the rank of major general, but what about our father and son? Wu Xingquan was very interested in the military rank system designed by Wu Haoxuan.

"With my father's qualifications and prestige in the army, being a marshal is more than enough. However, now we have too few troops, so let's take it one step at a time! Father, the overseer of the Jilin Army, can position the rank as a lieutenant general, since I am the deputy commander of the Jilin Army and the instructor and division commander, the military rank will be tentatively set as a major general! However, my deputy, James, let's give him the rank of major general! After all, I was often out of the army. He is in charge of the affairs of the troops! Wu Haoxuan said.

"Okay, just do as you say!" Wu Xingquan finally made a decision. This made Wu Haoxuan, Shi Deshan, Zhao Xifu and James the first batch of major generals of the Jilin Army. And Wu Xingquan himself is a self-proclaimed lieutenant general.

Of course, these rank systems developed by the Jilin Army are just set up by the Jilin Army itself. If you leave Jilin Province, no one will admit it. As for Yuan Shikai's Beiyang government, it will not be recognized.

Military ranks are also linked to the treatment of officers and soldiers. At present, the military salary of the soldiers of the Beiyang Army is seven oceans a month. The Jilin Army implemented ten oceans. Of course, this refers to the soldiers who have been trained by the recruits. After the establishment of the military rank system, there are clear regulations.

The pay for a private is 7 oceans, 10 oceans for a private, and 11 oceans for a first-class soldier. 12 oceans for corporals, 13 oceans for sergeants, and 15 oceans for sergeants. 20 oceans for a second lieutenant, 30 oceans for a lieutenant, and 40 oceans for a captain. 60 oceans for majors, 80 oceans for lieutenant colonels, and 100 oceans for colonels. Major General is 200 oceans, Lieutenant General is 300 oceans, and Admiral is 500 oceans. More senior generals and marshals, because they were in the rank of honor. Therefore, the military salary is only slightly more than that of the general. The exact amount will be specified when the time comes.

"Father, I plan to establish an officer academy in Jilin to train all kinds of military talents. Although our troops have been greatly expanded, there is a great shortage of officers of all kinds. Especially for officers who know how to use new tactics, the difference is very large. There's no way around it now, it's worth training at the same time. However, it is not a way to go on in the long run! We must have our own officer training system. After the establishment of the military academy, the officers of the army also need to go to the military academy for rotational training. Only in this way will we be able to further enhance the combat effectiveness of our troops. It can also effectively weaken mountaineering within the army and increase our leadership over the army! Wu Haoxuan said.

Warlord troops often lead to a result, that is, the generals support their own troops. Isn't the reason why Yuan Shikai was able to launch a mutiny and now become prime minister because the Beiyang New Army he trained was only loyal to him, not to the Manchus? Now the scale of the Jilin Army is not large, and with Wu Xingquan's personal prestige, there will be no such problems. However, this has to be prevented!

After listening to Wu Haoxuan's analysis, Wu Xingquan nodded: "Well, what you said makes sense. However, we don't have enough military school teachers! ”

True, the establishment of military schools, venues and the like are trifles. The key is to have enough teachers. Otherwise, it's just empty talk.

"Father, I've thought of this for a long time. Last month, I had already sent a telegram to my teacher asking him to help me. My teacher and some of my classmates have already sailed from the United States and are expected to arrive in China in half a month. With them, you can basically build the shelves of the military school. Father will find a way to dig up a group of people from the Baoding Military Academy, and we will train a little more ourselves. In that case, it should be enough! Wu Haoxuan said.

"Okay, then do it, I'll ask someone to see if I can poach a group of people from Baoding Military Academy!" Wu Xingquan nodded.