Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Cao Geng was really a little shocked. He never thought that recruiting soldiers would be so smooth! After all, the poverty of the Eighth Route Army was well-known throughout the country! In the past, they mainly relied on the passion and faith of their comrades to recruit soldiers. In terms of treatment, it was far inferior to the regular army!

However, now, Cao Geng didn't even give any extra explanation. In Huaiyi County, there were so many people willing to join his Eighth Route Army! How deep was the hatred of the people in Huaiyi County towards the devils? Cao Geng couldn't help but think. In other words, what did the devils do in Huaiyi County before?

Cao Geng's eyes became cold, and he had the urge to tear the little devils apart. In fact, when the large forces of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army and the Japanese army were fighting here, all the fortifications built by the Japanese army needed to be captured in Huaiyi County! Although many people were deeply angry about the cruel behavior of the Japanese army, they were powerless because the Japanese army had guns. They even had problems with food and clothing, so how could they fight against the Japanese army?

Resistance was powerless, and in order to survive, they could only obey the orders of the Japanese army. Therefore, for a long time, they endured the Japanese army's dictation, even beatings, rape and looting...

The people of Huaiyi County had long hated the Japanese. Now, Cao Geng helped them solve their biggest problem. There is no doubt that Cao Geng was their lifesaver.

As his savior, Cao Geng began to recruit soldiers.

These ordinary people just wanted to kill the Japanese.

What else is there to say?

Just join Cao Geng’s third battalion.

From now on, they are willing to work hard for the Eighth Route Army for free and without any complaints.

They just wanted to kill the devils.

As long as they can fight against the Japanese army, they will not hesitate even if it means death!

Looking at the eyes of many people eager to join the army, Cao Geng was deeply moved and waved his hand without hesitation.

"Okay, since the villagers have given me Cao Geng face, then anyone who wants to join the Eighth Route Army can come and sign up with us!"

If other Eighth Route Army units recruited, they would probably only accept young men.

Because only young men can play a greater role on the battlefield.

But Cao Geng had no such restrictions.

He announced it directly to the people of Huaiyi.

Regardless of gender, age or status, as long as they are willing to join the Third Battalion, Cao Geng will accept them and make them a member of the Third Battalion!

Don't waste any of their enthusiasm.

Of course, the moment Cao Geng finished speaking.

Many Huaiyi people showed sincere smiles and began to sign up.

Wang Huaibao, who was beside Cao Geng, looked surprised.

He looked at Cao Geng and asked in a low voice.

"Captain, we are recruiting soldiers for the Third Battalion. Do we want women and children too?"

To be honest, Wang Huaibao had no idea what Cao Geng had just decided.

What is the point of recruiting women and children to the Third Battalion?

He did not despise women and children.

On the battlefield, can they carry explosive packs or grenade launchers?

Don't these physical jobs that require life-and-death struggles still rely on men like them?

Moreover, according to Cao Geng, in addition to women and children, even the elderly can enter the third camp...

This made Wang Huaibao even more confused.

Some soldiers from the third battalion behind Cao Geng were also confused.

Their ideas are similar to Wang Huaibao's.

It is believed that recruiting women, children and the elderly is of no use to the Third Battalion!

But Cao Geng just smiled and said, "Deputy Battalion Commander, I have to say that you still have a long way to go! How can our Third Battalion recruit only those who have been on the battlefield?"

Wang Huaibao was stunned again.

When we recruit soldiers, isn’t it just about recruiting people to go to the battlefield?

Cao Geng asked: "Let me ask you, our Third Battalion is developing independently, and we have to walk our own path in the future, right?"

Wang Huaibao nodded, "Yes."

Cao Geng continued, "If we only recruit soldiers who have fought bravely, who should cook for us men?"

Cooking class!

Wang Huaibao was stunned and was about to speak.

Cao Geng continued:

"If we only recruit soldiers who have fought bravely in battle, who will take care of the wounded if something happens to them?"

They do lack medical personnel…

Wang Huaibao fell into deep thought.

Cao Geng asked again slowly.

"If we only recruit soldiers who have fought bravely in battle, who do you think will handle logistics when our battalion is short-staffed?"

At this time, Wang Huaibao was completely silent.

He understood that Battalion Commander Cao Geng was considering logistical issues.

If they only recruited soldiers who had experienced life-and-death battlefields, it would be obvious that the soldiers of their Third Battalion would be overwhelmed and unable to adapt when performing other tasks.

But if they accept women, children and even the elderly.

These comrades who seem unable to go to the battlefield can actually play an important role outside the battlefield, silently supporting them in the front line to fight against the Japanese army.

Professional people do professional things.

With these logistical support personnel.

In this way, these soldiers can go to the battlefield to fight against the Japanese with peace of mind.

Thinking about it this way, his previous vision was indeed too narrow.

I just want to recruit combat talents.

But the importance of supporting roles is ignored.

Cao Geng went on to say: "You know, fighting on the battlefield is not just a fight of real swords and guns. Sometimes, good logistical support can make us more invincible in the fight against the Japanese army!"

Wang Huaibao was convinced, "Captain, I understand."

Cao Geng smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Then he looked off into the distance.

In fact, although Wang Huaibao believed that Cao Geng was recruiting logistics personnel.

But only Cao Geng himself knew that his plan went far beyond this.

It is unrealistic to rely solely on the development of combat-oriented talents.

In addition to combat talents, Cao Geng also plans to recruit auxiliary talents!

After all, in addition to training troops and fighting against the Japanese, he also wanted to build a dedicated arsenal, field hospital, logistics base, and even a military school around his base...

To be truly powerful, these links are indispensable.

Now, their third battalion has just taken the first step towards independent development.

But he firmly believed that one day, the Third Battalion led by him would surprise all forces in China!