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

"We still have three counties in the Jincha Special District that we haven't recovered yet. They are in the hands of the Japanese. Once we recover them, three regiments will have 36 Type 41 mountain guns."

At this point, Chu Feng glanced at his partners, and after a moment's pause, he continued, "In addition, we will deploy 30 75mm light howitzers to join the newly formed armored infantry brigade."

"With this arrangement, we still have 32 75mm light howitzers and 50 120mm heavy mortars left, enough to equip three artillery battalions. When the force expands next time, they will be incorporated into other regiments. The extra ones will be used for maintenance, replenishment, and training of the artillery."

Chu Feng's words made everyone nod slightly. This arrangement was very reasonable.

"The above is only the equipment of the main artillery regiment and the infantry regiment artillery battalion. This reorganization also includes changes to the battalion-level support artillery." Chu Feng's voice sounded again, saying: "In this transaction with the government, we obtained 350 82mm mortars."

"Including those we have equipped ourselves and those we have captured, the number of 82mm mortars we have will reach an astonishing 500-plus."

"..."

Listening to Chu Feng's outline of the weapons configuration of the main force and local forces bit by bit, the four partners were attracted by the terrifying firepower.

They listened and took notes at the same time. When Chu Feng finished speaking his thoughts until his mouth was dry, the four partners saw what was written on their notebooks and their heartbeats started to race.

In fact, they also knew these data, but they had never really sorted them out and looked at them together. Now that Chu Feng had sorted them out, they were all shocked by their current strength.

"My goodness, how come I didn't know that our weapons and equipment are so awesome now?"

"Before, I thought the division commander was being radical, saying he would expand the army to 100,000 soldiers without any hesitation. But now I see these weapons and equipment, and I realize that they are what we actually have."

"Once all their weapons and equipment are transformed into combat power, how terrifying will these 100,000 people be?"

The four partners couldn't help but glance at each other, seeing the eagerness in each other's eyes: "So strong! I feel like we're incredibly strong now!"

"With this number of people and this firepower, I'm so inflated!"

Chu Feng naturally didn't know what his partners were thinking, so he continued talking to himself.

"We still have a lot of the Japanese Type 92 infantry guns, even if we gave a lot to the Eighth Route Army this time."

"I have to say, overall, none of the Japanese's weapons and equipment are worth mentioning, but this Type 92 infantry gun is pretty good. It has a good range, decent power, and is lightweight."

"But we have a better option. So, the support artillery of each battalion has completely replaced the Japanese Type 92 infantry guns with 82mm mortars."

"When the time comes, two of the obsolete Type 92 infantry guns will be taken out. One will naturally be allocated to the local garrison. By then, each battalion will be equipped with five guns, and each company will be equipped with two guns."

"The second destination is still with the main force, but not at the supply battalion level. Instead, it's reserved for use by individual infantry companies with 60mm mortars. We still have too few 60mm mortars, only about a hundred or so."

"The Japanese grenade launchers will be completely withdrawn from our main force and transferred to the garrison and internal security forces. Our squads and platoons will not be equipped with artillery firepower in the future. We will equip them with better weapons, such as rocket launchers, in the future."

"The squads and platoons are mainly equipped with rifles, submachine guns, pistols, sniper rifles, and light and heavy machine guns."

"So let the troops make do with it for now. The arsenal is currently working on developing 60mm mortars and semi-automatic rifles. Director Shi told me that the progress is very smooth, and it may be a few months before we can use our own 60mm mortars."

"Once our own 60mm mortars are mass-produced, the Japanese Type 92 infantry guns will all be deployed to the garrison and internal security forces."

Chu Feng's words immediately attracted the attention of the four people.

Chu Feng has always been in charge of the work of the arsenal, so they are not very clear about how the arsenal will develop.

Now, when everyone heard Chu Feng take the initiative to propose that it would not be long before they could use the mortars and semi-automatic rifles produced by themselves, their curiosity was aroused.

"do not ask me!"

Seeing that everyone wanted to ask, Chu Feng quickly raised his hand to stop them and said, "I was afraid of putting pressure on Director Shi, so I didn't ask any more questions. This information was only told to me by Director Shi."

"Ugh!"

After hearing Chu Feng's explanation, everyone couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.

“Don’t worry, our arsenal is developing very rapidly. Not only does it have the support of machinery and equipment and personnel from the Dayuan Arsenal, but we also have a large amount of machinery and equipment and personnel to support us during this period.”

Sensing the disappointment of his four partners, Chu Feng smiled and said, "So everyone, look forward to it. Once there is news, let's go and see the weapons produced by our own arsenal."

The four partners, who were originally a little disappointed, suddenly showed anticipation and excitement.

"Okay, I'll wait a day, but it's been a long time!"

"We can produce our own artillery, which will definitely be the best!"

"Once the troops are equipped with semi-automatic rifles, their firepower will be enhanced."

"..."

After talking about the army's weapons and equipment, Chu Fengxian and his four partners quickly finished their cold meal.

Then we changed to another room and continued talking while drinking hot tea.

"Our army is expanding this time, and we have a shortage of 2 people." Having said that, Chu Feng looked at Li Mingqiang and said, "Old Li, the job of recruiting new soldiers is up to you."

"It has to be quick, and it's best to complete the recruitment within a week."

Hearing Chu Feng's words, Li Mingqiang nodded vigorously and said, "Commander, don't worry, there is no problem!" Mass work is not a difficult task for Li Mingqiang.

Moreover, with the reputation of the Independent 1st Division, they have no shortage of recruits. Not to mention, as long as they tell the Eighth Route Army, they will cooperate in recruiting.

"Ok!"

Chu Feng nodded slightly and continued: "When we set up a local garrison headquarters, it can't be just a decoration."

"Does anyone have any recommendations?"

The five of them already have multiple duties, so there is no need for them to take on such a job.

"Commander, I think Deputy Chief of Staff Sun is great!"

Hearing Chu Feng's question, the four of them fell into deep thought. Soon, Wang Tiezhu thought of something and his eyes lit up. He said, "Deputy Chief of Staff Sun has served as a brigade commander himself. Ever since he followed Lao Li to our place, he has been my right-hand man."

"I think we can let him take on the role of garrison commander."

After hearing Wang Tiezhu's words, a figure appeared in the minds of Chu Feng, Ge Dayong, Zhao Wushu and Li Mingqiang. After thinking for a while, they all nodded.

Sun Fangrui, who came here with Li Mingqiang, is very capable and his work is well-known to all.

Seeing that the other partners agreed, Chu Feng said to Wang Tiezhu, "Okay, Tiezhu, you talk to Deputy Chief of Staff Sun about this matter." Now Deputy Chief of Staff Sun Fangrui is Wang Tiezhu's deputy, so naturally it is Wang Tiezhu who should speak.