“The 团长 said, considering your performance and abilities, he has decided to appoint you as the 班长.”
“Let me tell you, our 团 is the main force of the 386旅, a formally organized unit. Although it's just a 班长 position, not everyone can get it.”
“The most important thing is that you can learn more tactics, and the weapons, equipment, and ammunition supplies are prioritized… ”
“So please consider it carefully.”
The 772团团长 wants me to be a 班长?
This… is really unexpected.
That's the main force of the 386旅, a unit officially recognized by the Nationalist Government.
Such a 团 receives a monthly allowance of 大洋, and it's higher than other units.
However, such a regular unit has more rules than others, and often needs to coordinate with the Second War Zone's deployments.
As for local armed forces, or units self-organized by our army, they have fewer rules and more freedom in order to develop.
The downside is that they mostly rely on their own efforts for supplies, weapons, and ammunition.
Su Yang still prefers being in the county battalion.
Firstly, I've built a good friendship with them, and the county committee also values me highly.
A district squad leader is almost equivalent to a regular army 班长.
After making his decision, Su Yang looked at Chen Ping An with a hint of apology, and said, “Thank you for Cheng团长's consideration. The county committee and the battalion commander are both very good to me, and the county battalion still needs me. The Ninth Squad also needs me to rebuild it.”
“Chen连长, please convey my apologies to Cheng团长.”
Chen Ping An didn't expect Su Yang to directly refuse. He was slightly stunned, looking at Su Yang for a moment before saying, “Since you’ve made your decision, I will inform the 团长 of your wishes.”
“No matter which unit you're in, we're all fighting against Japan. We'll have the chance to fight the Japanese devils together in the future.”
Zhang Liang heard Su Yang's decision and was quite happy. He smiled and said, “Chen连长 is right!”
“Fighting Japanese devils is the same wherever we are. If you need the county battalion, just give us a call.”
“Don’t worry, the county committee will cultivate talents, and we won't bury talented people.”
Chen Ping An nodded slightly.
After chatting for a while, he left the camp and went back to report the situation.
After Chen Ping An left.
Zhang Liang looked at Su Yang with mixed feelings, and asked curiously, “The 772团 is the main force unit. It's rare to be personally invited by Cheng团长.”
“Although it's just a 班长 position, it's not comparable to a district squad leader.”
“I really don't know whether I should be happy or sad for you~~~”
Su Yang joked, “Battalion Commander, didn’t you say that the county committee will also cultivate talents? Gold shines wherever it is.”
“So why worry?”
“Besides, I like the county battalion better because it has fewer rules and unnecessary constraints than the regular army!”
“When we develop, the 旅长 will also give us a formal organization.”
Zhang Liang was infected by Su Yang's ambitious words and laughed loudly, “Well said!”
“You’ve got ambition!”
“However, practical problems still need to be solved.”
“Because of the Japanese sweep, Teng County is no longer suitable as a base. The county committee has decided to establish a new base.”
“The county battalion has suffered significant losses in this sweep, so we need to rebuild quickly.”
“The pressure on you as a 中队长 is not small.”
Upon seeing the county committee's appointment, Su Yang asked curiously, “Battalion Commander, the Third Squad is newly established, right?”
Zhang Liang nodded slightly embarrassedly, “Yes～”
“We were going to establish it, but because of the Japanese sweep, the comrade who was supposed to lead it was killed. You've shown exceptional ability, and after discussion, you were appointed.”
“Personnel will be transferred to you from other squads. But you know the situation of the county battalion, so you only have 12 soldiers.”
“Do you have confidence in being this 中队长?”
Su Yang was dumbfounded!
So that's how it is～
A squad of 12 people, what's the difference between that and a platoon?
And it’s a squad that’s broke as hell.
However, since he already said it, he can only accept it.
“That… Battalion Commander, can I make a request?”
Zhang Liang nodded, “Tell me.”
Su Yang: “I want Shui Sheng, Gou Sheng, and Er Wa in these 12 people. Also, give me a month to develop independently, and I'll handle the captured supplies myself during that month.”
“After a month, I'll bring back at least a battalion of troops.”
“What do you think?”
Zhang Liang was slightly startled.
Shui Sheng is a rare sharpshooter. He had other arrangements for him, but hearing Su Yang's bold claim of bringing back a battalion in a month, he couldn't help but be moved.
“Since you want to handle the captured supplies yourself, the county committee won't provide much in terms of supplies.”
“Also!”
“I want to clarify first, padding the numbers doesn't count.”
“Think carefully, a battalion has 110 people. Are you sure you can develop a battalion in a month?”
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