Anti-Japanese War: I have a million soldiers and you call me a division commander?

Chu Feng received a telegram from the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army and replied with a smile.

In the following year, the two sides had many opportunities to interact with each other. In addition, compared with others, the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army was more reliable.

He is also willing to deepen his contact and interactions with the other party.

"Master!"

That day, Chu Feng, who was handling official business, heard the voice of Uncle Zhao Wu. He looked up and saw Uncle Zhao Wu walking in from outside with a headache on his face.

"What's wrong, Uncle Wu?"

Seeing Uncle Zhao Wu's headache expression, Chu Feng asked curiously.

"Although we have gradually exchanged the weapons and equipment captured from the Japanese for a lot of supplies, food, and personnel, and emptied some warehouses."

"The Japanese rifles, light and heavy machine guns, and artillery we have now are enough to equip three divisions."

"But now I have another problem. When we attacked Yanggao County and Tianzhen County this time, we captured a batch of heavy artillery from the Japanese."

"There are 24 150mm heavy artillery pieces."

"These heavy artillery pieces have a range of 22 kilometers, but they are too bulky. Moreover, to achieve this range, they must be fixed on a platform. If used in field combat operations, the range will be affected, and it will only be 18 kilometers."

"Our army is not short of 150mm heavy artillery, and the heavy artillery brigade is unwilling to take over this batch of heavy artillery. It is not heavy, each gun is only a little over 10 tons, and the shells are powerful, but the range is not as good as artillery of the same level."

"You need to think of a way to deal with this batch of heavy artillery. Not only do these 24 guns take up space, but they also require specialized personnel to care for and maintain them."

Hearing Uncle Zhao Wu's words, Chu Feng immediately reacted: "Huh?!!"

"Are they those 24 Japanese Type 89 150mm heavy artillery pieces?"

Hearing Chu Feng's question, Uncle Zhao nodded immediately and said, "Yes, this is the batch."

"Okay, I'll think of a way!"

Chu Feng also felt a little headache after hearing this. He also saw it when he inspected Yanggao County after the battle.

However, Chu Feng, who had a better choice, looked down on the Japanese Type 89 150mm heavy artillery.

Just as Uncle Zhao Wu was about to leave, he saw Li Mingqiang hurried in and said, "Commander, I just received a telegram. Representatives from the Nationalist government and domestic and foreign reporters will arrive around 3 pm."

Upon hearing Li Mingqiang's words, Chu Feng's eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at Uncle Zhao Wu and said, "Uncle Wu, the victim is here!"

"Ah?" Uncle Zhao!

"Ha!" Li Mingqiang!

As soon as Chu Feng said this, not only Uncle Zhao Wu was confused, but Li Mingqiang also stared at Chu Feng and Uncle Zhao Wu with innocent eyes, wondering what the two were talking about.

But Uncle Zhao Wu quickly reacted. After a moment's thought, he revealed an expression of excitement and said, "Hey, don't say it. You really shouldn't say it!"

"This is indeed a good buyer. We are not interested, but they are definitely interested."

Li Mingqiang looked at Uncle Zhao Wu, who was excited and excited, and he became even more confused.

"wait wait wait!"

Seeing Chu Feng about to say something else, Li Mingqiang quickly reached out to stop him and said, "Don't be so anxious and excited. Can you tell me what you are talking about?"

"You two are chatting in riddles like this, and I look a bit stupid standing by!"

After listening to Li Mingqiang's words, Chu Feng and Uncle Zhao were stunned, and then they both laughed. After Uncle Zhao smiled and explained the specific reasons, Li Mingqiang immediately reacted and laughed too.

"Don't mention it, this is indeed a good idea. The government needs it, and we happen to have the goods."

"We all know how much of the government's purchases are used for payment and how much is embezzled. So, why don't we take this embezzled money and use it to build our own base."

"Ultimately, this will strengthen China's national defense and protect the people of China. It's a win-win situation!"

At this point, Li Mingqiang thought for a moment and said, "Division Commander, I think we shouldn't be so obsessed with these 24 150mm caliber artillery pieces. We still have three divisions of Japanese equipment."

"We have quite a few of them, including the Type 41 mountain gun, the Type 94 75mm mountain gun, the Meiji 38 Type 75mm field gun, the Meiji 38 Type 105mm field gun, the Type 94 90mm mortar, and the Type 96 150mm mortar."

“There aren’t many of each type, but when you add them together they’re huge.”

Li Mingqiang's words opened up Uncle Zhao Wu's mind. His eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, Commander. Once the government buys them back, they will be replenished to the frontline troops as soon as possible."

"It can be considered as making up for the army's lack of artillery. The most important thing is that this thing is in stock, and it is domestic. There is no need to buy it from abroad. Even if you buy it, you won't be able to get it for a while."

Listening to what Li Mingqiang and Uncle Zhao Wu said, Chu Feng smiled and nodded, saying, "I think it's okay. You can discuss and come up with a plan. It would be best if we could get our good stuff."

"By the way, send a telegram to Yan Laokou in the Second War Zone and ask for his opinion. See if he agrees."

"The Dayuan Arsenal is gone, and he's now living off his resources. He's been plundering Jin Province for so long, it's time he gave some back to compensate the people of Jin Province."

Uncle Zhao Wu and Li Mingqiang couldn't help laughing when they heard this.

My teacher wants to bring in a competitor to raise the price a little.

However, the two did not object, but were happy to see it happen.

"Okay, Commander, I'll go back and take inventory and see what can be sold."

Uncle Zhao Wu smiled and agreed, but then he thought of something and said, "Division Commander, what if the Nationalist government and the Second War Zone want rifles, light and heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, and Type 92 infantry guns?"

"Sell!"

Chu Feng said without hesitation: "For us, if we keep these things, they will take up space and we will have to allocate people to maintain and look after them."

"What we lack now is manpower. Let's sort it out. If we can vacate it, we will vacate it all."

After receiving clear instructions, Uncle Zhao Wu left with a smile and went to deal with these matters.

"Old Li, this afternoon you, Dayong, and Tiezhu will go and greet the people from the government on my behalf. I'll be waiting for them at the division headquarters. Also, I'll personally host a banquet to welcome everyone tonight."

Looking at Li Mingqiang, Chu Feng gave another order.

"Okay, Commander!"

Li Mingqiang nodded and said he understood.

Although the people coming from the government represent the government, it does not mean that Chu Feng needs to go and greet them in person.

Do you understand the value of 200,000 warlords?!