The expeditionary force began to dominate Southeast Asia by recruiting defeated soldiers

"I plan to upgrade the independent battalion to an independent regiment. Who is in favor of this and who is against it?"

In the temporary command post made of a large field tent, Zhang Chi took out the adaptation plan he had written long ago. His tone was calm, but with an unquestionable power.

Xiao Dongbei stood behind Zhang Chi with a submachine gun in his arms, looking straight ahead, like a steel guard.

The three company commanders, Hao Yi, Qi Quan and Bai Minghui, silently took the plan and passed it around in turn.

In the new independent regiment, Hao Yi, Qi Quan and Bai Minghui were all promoted to battalion commanders.

The regiment has more than 1300 people, and is composed of three infantry battalions and an artillery company, an amphibious mechanized reconnaissance platoon, a logistics company, a regimental clinic, a guard platoon and other units directly under the regiment.

The specific compilation is as follows:

Infantry squad: Each squad consists of 12 people. The squad leader is equipped with an M3 submachine gun, the 2-man machine gun crew is equipped with a Bren light machine gun, and the remaining 9 people are each equipped with a Lee-Enfield rifle.

步兵排：每排38人，下辖3个步兵班，排长、副排长各装备M3冲锋枪或M1A1卡宾枪一支。

步兵连：每连136人，下辖3个步兵排，1个装备了2挺维克斯重机枪或九二式重机枪的重机枪排。连长、副连长各装备M3冲锋枪或M1A1卡宾枪一支，2个负责传达命令的通信兵各装备李-恩菲尔德步枪一支，摩托罗拉步话机一部。

步兵营：每营实际300余人，下辖3个步兵连（实际缺编1个），营部额外配有1个担架队、1个后勤队、1个炊事队。

炮兵连：全连200余人，装备有4门缴获的鬼子90mm迫击炮和4门2英寸MKII迫击炮、1门可以高平两用的40mm博福斯高射炮、6挺M2HB 12.7mm重机枪，卡车3辆。

两栖机械化侦查排：全排54人，下辖3个12人步兵班，配有3辆LVT-A1两栖坦克。

Logistics Company: The company has more than 150 people, equipped with 3 trucks, several livestock carts, and several cement boats.

Regimental Health Center: Director Hao Xisan, he and his apprentices need to build a real field hospital in the village.

Guard Platoon: The platoon consists of 38 people and is equipped with more M3 submachine guns and M1A1 carbines than ordinary infantry platoons.

团部：下辖1个15人的负责操纵电台等电讯设备的电讯班，5名负责跑腿的传令兵，配有2辆威利斯吉普车代步，还有1辆M15自行防空炮。

After reading it, the three of them showed a mixture of joy and confusion on their faces.

The most delightful thing was that Qi Quan, the highest-ranking officer among the three, was only a captain. Now the three of them had been promoted to battalion commanders, a position only held by majors. Although each battalion had only about 300 soldiers, no soldier did not regard promotion as an honor.

The question is, where do the large number of weapons required in this organization list come from?

"I agree." In the new organization, Bai Minghui can command more people to fight the Japanese devils, which means that he will have more opportunities to strike hard at the Japanese devils and serve his country. Of course, he agreed without hesitation.

"Me too." Hao Yi nodded vigorously, his heart already filled with joy. He had fought in the domestic battlefield for five years and was only a platoon leader. Unexpectedly, after being rescued by Zhang Chi, he was promoted continuously and now "progressed" to battalion commander.

Qi Quan seemed calmer and was the most cautious of the three.

He stared at the words on the paper, frowning slightly. He thought carefully for a moment before speaking, "Sir, your plan is very well-planned. Mu Sheng thanks you for your guidance. But..." He changed the subject and continued, "Excuse me for being blunt, but can our current inventory keep up with the large amount of weapons and equipment required in the new plan?"

Zhang Chi smiled slightly, having expected someone to ask this question.

Of course, he couldn't just say, "Because I have a system." Then he waved his hand and displayed all the John-style weapons in the system space that were looted from the John Airport warehouse and were enough to arm 3000 people.

Although science fiction novels of this era have begun to include settings such as foreign gods and aliens, Zhang Chi is not ready to reveal the system's biggest trump card. He decides to continue pretending.

"I've told you before, follow me. Weapons, ammunition, equipment, these are not a problem." Zhang Chi said slowly, with a bit of confidence in his tone.

The three looked at Zhang Chi, all confused. How was Zhang Chi going to get new amphibious tanks and various John-type rifles and machine guns needed by the infantry in the northern mountainous area of ​​the Pegu Kingdom?

He didn't answer directly. Instead, he took out the map Sir Spencer had given him, pointed to a spot on it, and said, "I've sent someone to contact my family. There's an abandoned warehouse of John's army here. When the time comes, my family will transport the weapons we need to that abandoned warehouse."

Hao Yi and Bai Minghui looked at each other, with a hint of surprise and admiration in their eyes.

The Zhang family's strength is indeed extraordinary. They can operate such a huge supply system in such a desolate mountain area.

Zhang Chi's background and resources seem even more mysterious and powerful at this moment.

Qi Quan, however, tends to think too much when encountering things.

This army uses the weapons sent by Zhang Chi's family and eats the rations sent by Zhang Chi's family. Doesn't that mean this army belongs to the Zhang family?

Qi Quan only felt that there were two little people whispering to him at the same time in his ears. One of the little people told him that Zhang Chi was wrong to do this and he had to find a way to tell the commander of the 5th Army that Zhang Chi was establishing his own territory.

Another villain told him that this was his savior, and he led him to fight the Japanese and save the people. His actions were completely in line with his values, and he should follow him wholeheartedly.

After struggling for a long time, Qi Quan asked, "Sir, shouldn't we consult our superiors first? Otherwise, if we change the organization without permission, you'll be in trouble once they find out."

Zhang Chi grinned when he heard this question. He had already made plans on how to maintain nominal control over this unit and maintain its absolute independence.

"Come with me, let's go to the telegraph room."

After saying that, Zhang Chi turned and walked towards the tent next door. The three people followed him with different expressions.

The high-power radio he moved from the airport and several other radios with slightly lower power were placed here. Zhang Chi specially arranged several telegraph operators among the defeated soldiers to use them here.

"Bai Minghui, you come and send the message yourself. Use the telegram code book that Sir Spencer gave me and directly contact General Stevenson of the Allied Theater Command." Zhang Chi pointed to the radio and motioned Bai Minghui to sit down and send the message.

"Tell headquarters that we have established a stable base in the northern part of the Kingdom of Pegu. We currently have nearly 2000 soldiers and sufficient weapons and ammunition. We have eliminated thousands of Japanese invaders and are now willing to accept the direct leadership of General Stephenson, the theater commander, and request his further instructions."

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Soon, the radio waves passed through the vast jungles and mountains, and finally reached the territory of Sindhu, thousands of miles away.

At this time, General Stevenson stood alone in the combat command room, his face gloomy, his eyes revealing deep fatigue and helplessness.

He was the supreme commander of this war zone, but this "supreme" title was an empty reputation.

The Bald Eagle's strategy in World War II was "Europe first, Asia later", which Stevenson knew very well.

Although he was entrusted with the important task of commanding the army, he seemed to be in a void. He did not have any American soldiers under his command, and he could only discuss everything with his allies.

Thinking of this, he almost couldn't help but roar loudly: "How can we win this battle with such insects?"

Was the failure of the Pegu Kingdom battle entirely his responsibility as the supreme commander?

He couldn't help but smile bitterly. In this chaotic battlefield, which troops were truly obeying his command?

John's colonial army never paid any attention to him and only had eyes for the battle-hardened General Alexander.

General Alexander commanded the famous 'Operation Dynamo' during World War II, evacuating more than 30 Allied troops back to John Island.

Even a fool could see why No. 10 Changning Street sent him to the Kingdom of Pegu.

Stevenson saw clearly that the Battle of Pegu was doomed to failure from the very beginning.

As expected, a large number of John's colonial troops, under the command of Alexander, abandoned their weapons and fled back to Sindhu in panic.

And what about the expeditionary forces? They were even more unwilling to accept his orders, even though he had a large number of Eagle-aided weapons in his hands, it was in vain.

They would rather cross the Yuren Mountains and Gaoligong Mountains and embark on the difficult journey back home than come to the Kingdom of Sindhu to accept his direct command.

Now, among the jungles and mountains of Southeast Asia, the only force Stevenson could still command was the lonely Bald Eagle Air Force.

He couldn't help but feel the irony, as if all the ground power had missed him.

Could it be that, as the supreme commander of the war zone, his mission is to be such a powerless bystander?

Just when he was feeling depressed, Zhang Chi's telegram suddenly arrived, like a pillow gently placed beside the ear of a sleepy person, allowing him to see hope again.