The Japanese invaders temporarily stopped their attack.

However, the 150mm heavy artillery was still firing intermittently.

This kind of bombardment is very annoying. It has no specific target. It is purely to create pressure. Sometimes it can be fatal.

"boom……"

"boom……"

From time to time, there were casualties among state officers and soldiers.

It's possible to get hit even if you're hiding in a trench. It all depends on luck.

In addition to the 150mm howitzer, the artillery fire also includes 105mm heavy cannon. There is also a 75mm mountain cannon.

The Japanese artillery fire continued, but the Chinese army was unable to fight back.

Zhang Yong didn't know where the Japanese artillery positions were. The system couldn't calculate it.

Alas, it would be great if we could calculate the trajectory of the cannonball.

Unfortunately, this is not possible for the time being...

It's gradually dawning.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense again.

I wonder if the Japanese aircraft will be dispatched?

If dispatched, how many sorties will there be? Where will the bombing be focused?

"Commissioner."

"sit."

Having breakfast with Long Muhan.

The breakfast is very rich. Steamed buns, steamed buns, porridge, soy milk, and pastries are all available.

There is no shortage of food in Jiangyin Fortress.

Behind is Yangzhou, the Yangtze River, and the canal. How could there be a shortage of food?

The Shengping Grain Company under his name Zhang Yong was engaged in grain trade. Ship after ship of grain came in, and there was no shortage at all.

Finally, Zhang Yong reminded Li Yunyan not to send any more food.

At that time, Jiangyin Fortress may have to be evacuated. There is too much food to take away, so it must be destroyed, which would be a waste.

"Commissioner."

"sit."

After a while, the three division commanders and the chief of staff also arrived.

The 100th Army was originally the 230th Division of the Sichuan Army. It was temporarily organized into the 100th Army on the Songhu battlefield. The senior officers were all newly transferred.

Army commander Long Muhan was in the Huangpu Phase I. The three division commanders were all in the Huangpu Phase III.

These are all lists that Zhang Yong poached from Wang Yaowu. Zhang Yong still trusts Wang Yaowu's vision.

In terms of organization, Lao Jiang was very generous. He wished he could give Zhang Yong a bunch of them.

When the 100th Army was organized, the three divisions 116, 117, and 118 were directly assigned the designations. They were all originally from the Northeast Army.

Because of the Northwest Incident, the Northeastern Army was split into pieces. Many division-level designations were cancelled.

Among them, the designations of three divisions were given to the Eighth Route Army.

The rest was given to Zhang Yong and allowed him to take control of it freely.

In other words, as long as Zhang Yong is willing, he can get the numbers of several more divisions.

However, the problem now is not about the numbers. It is about the soldiers!

There is a serious shortage of soldiers.

The new troops recruited from the rear could not make up for the losses on the Songhu battlefield.

Without soldiers, what's the point of having an establishment?

Even if you form several front armies, you will still have so few people. It is useless to deceive yourself.

There is a solution, but it's a bit taboo.

What solution?

Recruit troops yourself.

It does not go through the Military and Administrative Department and the General Headquarters.

Recruit soldiers directly to replenish the army. No need to wait foolishly.

However, this method is very taboo. It is tantamount to supporting the troops and respecting oneself. It is easy to be suspected by Chiang Kai-shek.

Chiang Kai-shek was as suspicious as Emperor Chongzhen. He did not trust anyone.

Long Muhan would definitely not dare to do this kind of thing.

Ding Huaizhong and others probably wouldn't dare either. They are all Huangpu students.

what to do?

Zhang Yong thinks about it now.

I feel like I need to quietly develop some private power.

Others like Boss Dai can start the Loyalty and National Salvation Army. He also has money in his own hands...

I despise Boss Dai.

Understand Boss Dai.

Become Boss Dai.

Better than Boss Dai.

The question is, what kind of name should we find...

If you want to make some small moves in private, you must kick those Huangpu students away.

In other words, we must start from scratch.

Cao Mengqi...

Forget it. Lao Cao is also a student of Huangpu.

Oh, no. Lao Cao has already joined the Red Party and belongs to the people over there.

Unfortunately, Lao Cao died young...

Otherwise, the Rangers...

etc!

Rangers!

It seems to be the preparation of Lao Jiang Yun.

According to the original agreement with the Sichuan Army, there should be seven regiments.

Seven regiments...

Not bad.

Li Yunlong's regiment has eight battalions.

Ten battalions for my regiment is reasonable. Maybe there can be more.

Seven regiments, 100,000 people...

have a bee in one's bonnet.

No clue.

He is really good at destruction and not good at construction.

Unless you recruit a few people from the Red Party and ask them to help, you can become a hands-off boss...

"Report!"

A staff officer came quickly.

Everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks.

Judging by the look on the officer's face, he knew something big was going on.

"explain."

"Report to the Commissioner, the Japanese invaders captured Guangde..."

"Keep talking."

"Commander Rao Guohua of the 145th Division died for his country..."
To be continued...