Rebirth of the National Marshal

However, Mao Yuanshan also knew that he couldn't let his subordinates feel too happy. What if they ended up like the Americans, and refused to fight without cigarettes and Coca-Cola? That would be troublesome.

Therefore, Mao Yuanshan would have his soldiers visit friendly officers and soldiers around them one day a week to see what they were eating and what they were eating. During this one day a week, they would recall the good and bad times. What they ate on this day was basically the same as what the surrounding troops ate. Of course, this was when there was no war. If there was a war, they still couldn't act recklessly and had to provide sufficient supplies.

Japan also responded to the various actions of China. It immediately dispatched a division from the Kwantung Army to the south and transported a division with a total of nearly 5 people from its homeland. The number of Japanese troops in North China also reached 15.

Now the combat strength of both sides is basically 1:2.

With the help of the security group, the casualty ratio of both sides was basically 1:3, which was much lower than the previous 1:5.

Such data also made the Japanese top brass feel that occupying China might not be such a simple task, so no one stood up and said that it could be conquered within three months.

All this was brought by Mao Yuanshan.

However, the loss of large tracts of territory is inevitable.

Mao Yuanshan still felt that his power was too weak and he could only delay the loss of territory but could not avoid such a thing.

The war in the capital has been relatively stable recently. The Japanese are accumulating strength and preparing to launch a major offensive, while the Chinese also need to gather their troops, so a balance has been formed temporarily, giving both sides some time to recuperate.

Mao Yuanshan then brought some American products to his sworn brother's house.

Zhang Zizhong currently has a son, a daughter, and two wives.

Due to the shortage of material goods, even a high-ranking general like him rarely saw American products in his home.

"You little brat, just come if you want to, and bring so many things with you. These things are not cheap now." General Zhang said while holding a bottle of Coca-Cola. Because the children at home love to drink this stuff, Mao Yuanshan often asks people to send some to them.

"Brother, what are you talking about? Not to mention that this thing is not as good as gold, even if it is more expensive than gold, my nephew should love to drink it." Mao Yuanshan also likes Zhang Zizhong's chubby little son very much.

"This kid doesn't get close to others but he snuggles into your arms when he comes. It seems he knows that you always bring good things every time you come. My injury is almost healed. These medicines should be sent to the field hospital. The brothers there need them more. There is no need to give me so many." During the last Tianjin battle, Zhang Zizhong was shot in the arm by a stray bullet.

"You are not young anymore, you should be more careful. It was very dangerous last time. If it weren't for the capable soldiers in your guard company, where would I go to see you now?" The last battle situation was really urgent. Zhang Zizhong led his guard company to go up, but they failed to hold the position until the end. Instead, his 38th Division lost 2/3 of its troops.

"Don't mention it. I, Zhang, have fought in all my life, but I've never seen such a cowardly one. We didn't even see the enemy, and two regiments were wiped out." General Zhang really couldn't be blamed for that battle. It was all because of the Japanese heavy cruiser Myoko. The 203mm heavy artillery poured down on General Zhang's position for most of the day, and dozens of people died with just one shot.

"The Japanese heavy artillery is indeed powerful. At that time, we were defending the port area. Even if my troops were there, we would definitely be beaten by the Japanese without any resistance." Although Mao Yuanshan has now exchanged for a powerful 100mm mortar, it is only useful on land. If it encounters a Japanese warship, it will only be beaten.

"Failure is failure. There's nothing to argue about. The ones who feel the worst are my old brothers who have followed me for seven or eight years, and only one or two out of ten are still alive." The 29th Division of the 38th Army suffered the heaviest losses this time, with less than 5000 people surviving from the entire division.

Among them there were more than 1000 wounded and sick.

"Does the higher-ups have any other arrangements for you, brother?" The 38th Division suffered such heavy losses, the Military and Political Department should have an explanation.

"The Ministry of Military Affairs has just sent me a telegram, asking me to go to the Ministry of National Defense as a senior staff officer." This is simply destroying the bridge after crossing it. The brothers of the 38th Division fought bravely on the front lines, but after the war, they didn't even have a number.

"Actually, no matter where I am, whether as a senior staff officer in the Ministry of National Defense or leading troops on the front line, I just want to kill more Japanese to avenge my dead brothers." General Zhang said this, but he felt very uncomfortable in his heart. He did not agree with the central government's policy of reducing the power of the vassal states. Now it was already this time, instead of using these people on the battlefield, he actually gave them some senior staff position and tied them all down.

"You are a division commander with only 5 men under your command, and you killed them all for the sake of ordinary people. The central government even cancelled your number. You might as well go to Yuanshan. Although Yuanshan is just a security group, it has more than men." It seems that the American cosmetics were not given away in vain. Before Mao Yuanshan revealed his intention to recruit them, my sister-in-law started talking.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the 29th Army is no longer viable. When the 29th Army lost more than half of its troops, their control was no longer possible. After the loss of Tianjin, the 29th Army lost the territory on which it relied. Originally, the 38th Division was defending Tianjin, but now that Tianjin is lost, they are like a rootless water. The reason why the central government dared to cancel their number is for this reason. Now the central government is preparing to transfer them to the Central Army and form an independent brigade. Although the brigade commander is still Zhang Zizhong, the chief of staff and others are all graduates of the Central Military Academy. Then their lives may not be as happy as they are now.

"You kid, you came to my house to poach people." It can be seen that Zhang Zizhong is not angry yet.

"Brother, you don't know the situation in my place. Although it is a security group on the surface, we have more than 4 people, plus the logistics corps has more than 5 people. What weapons do we use? You also know that the Japanese can't even hold their heads up in front of me. Brother, if you go there, I will follow you." He said with a smile. He really wanted to win over Zhang Zizhong.

"Come on, forget it. I know how much effort you put into this security corps. The central government should reward you." Same people, different fates. They all killed the enemy on the battlefield, but the 38th Division didn't even have a number. The security corps must have been highly praised because of Principal Jiang's relationship.

"It is precisely because of this commendation that I dare to come and ask for help, big brother." Mao Yuanshan's security regiment has been expanded into a security brigade, and Mao Yuanshan has a second-class Yunhui medal.

Even few students from the first three classes of the Whampoa Military Academy had this thing.

"You dare to raise 5 people for two security regiments. If you have a security brigade, I think you can even raise 10 people." Zhang Zizhong was very aware of the audacity of his little brother. It was no wonder, because he had someone above him.

"To be honest, big brother, this is my new organization plan. The security brigade will have four security regiments, an independent battalion, an artillery regiment, a pontoon company, a transport company and a special agent company. However, I will not be the deputy director of the Beijing Police Bureau. That monkey under my command will take the position. This kid is useless in fighting, but there will be no problem with these things." Zhang Zizhong spat out a mouthful of wine. You kid are too bold. A brigade has four regiments, while a division only has three regiments.

"Have you reported this plan to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs?" Zhang Zizhong said while wiping his mouth.

"Look at what you said, brother. Even if the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs doesn't approve, do we have the ability to expand on our own? Everything has been approved, and there is also 100 million oceans for military construction funds." Mao Yuanshan said with a smile. Zhang Zizhong felt even more unbalanced. Look at others, look at us, alas.

Hu Lian is now a staff officer of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs. He has received 100 million oceans of activity funds from Mao Yuanshan. It would be useless if he cannot organize these four regiments. After all, he is still close to President Jiang.

Mao Yuanshan was also very capable. He wrote a tearful letter to President Chiang, in which he always referred to himself as his uncle and described himself as the reincarnation of Yue Fei. This was especially true of the part about raising military funds to form an army and being willing to donate 5000 Type 50 rifles, 100 Type 20 heavy machine guns, Type rifles, and Type infantry cannons to the central government. He played the emotional card, the money card, and the weapon card. If he still couldn't get rid of this organization, he would just find a piece of tofu and kill himself.

"You kid are really unique in your way of shitting." Zhang Zizhong was speechless after hearing what Mao Yuanshan did. It would not be difficult for anyone with his advantages to develop an army of 10 people.

"Brother, it would be great if we two brothers could fight the Japanese together. Let's not talk about anything else. The deputy brigade commander will be yours. Although you were a division commander before and are now a deputy brigade commander, the power under you is different. In the past, you only commanded more than 10 people under your command. I have absolute confidence that I can build my army to people." Under the influence of alcohol, Mao Yuanshan became bolder and directly recruited Zhang Zizhong.

"It's too dangerous for my sisters-in-law and the old lady to live here. It's too close to the front line. In fact, I'm not sure if I can defend the capital, so I bought a house with three entrances and three exits in Chang'an City. Why not let my sisters-in-law move there first." Mao Yuanshan took out another set of land deeds.

"Put this thing away. What will I be like if I take it and go to work for you as a deputy brigade commander?" Zhang Zizhong still has his own dignity, but from what she meant, it would be no problem for him to be a deputy brigade commander. It is much better than working as a senior staff officer in the Ministry of National Defense.

"Okay, brother, we are brothers for life. The house is mine. You can let the old lady live there. What's wrong with that?" Mao Yuanshan put the deed on the table without giving any time for discussion.

General Zhang Zizhong can be said to be a veteran in the Chinese military. With his joining, the Security Brigade will definitely have a good life in the future. And the most important thing is that he has 4000 soldiers under his command. These people have survived hundreds of battles. After a little training, they will be the materials to be squad leaders.