Chapter 24: Formation of the Security Team (Volume 1)

  After comforting the veterans, Qiao Anbang immediately walked into the military camp with his head held high. After entering the military camp, Wang Ding Sheng led a group of veterans to return to their posts.

  Qiao Anbang took Ya Li straight to the headquarters of the camp.

  At this time, Qiao An Guo was busy in the headquarters. After all, the troops had expanded and he had to personally appoint middle and lower-level officers at all levels of battalion, company, and platoon. He was still more familiar with the situation of the security team than Qiao An Bang, so he had to take care of these things.

  Qiao Anbang also ended up with nothing to do.

  Seeing Qiao Anbang and Ya Li coming in, Qiao Anguo, who was sorting out files, stood up and greeted: "Old Three, Ms. Liu, you're here."

  Qiao Anbang saw that Qiao Anguo's eyes were somewhat tired and bloodshot, and immediately asked: "Big brother, what's wrong with you? Didn't you sleep well last night?"

  "Hmm, after returning from your place last night, I came straight to the barracks. Our troops are going to expand and time is pressing, so I stayed up all night to draft the appointments and organization of each battalion and company officer." Qiao An Guo rubbed his temples with his left hand and handed a document on the table to Qiao An Bang with his right hand.

  Qiao Anbang took over the file and didn't look at it, but instead went forward with concern and said: "Big brother, don't work too hard, your body is important."

  "Ah, don't worry, I'm in good health." Qiao Ankou's spirits lifted with his brother's concern.

  "Big brother, why don't you take a nap first, I'll go inform everyone, and we can hold the formal founding ceremony this afternoon," said Qiao Anbang.

  "No need." Qiao An Guo waved his hand and sat down, frowning in thought for a moment before saying: "Old Three, I always feel that we shouldn't have expanded the troops on our own initiative. The Yunzhou government office only has one security regiment and a few security teams. Won't it be difficult for Jing Ming to do things?"

  "Big brother, I've thought of this early on. For now, the security team we established can only be considered an internal matter. On the surface, our unit is still just a security squad. As long as no one above knows about it, Jingming big brother shouldn't have any objections. Besides, the equipment we gave him should be enough for him to expand into a full infantry battalion." Qiao Anbang said reassuringly with confidence.

  "Nowadays, the Japanese are eyeing us covetously in the north, and a full-scale war between China and Japan is bound to break out sooner or later. Let's quietly build up our strength first, and when the time is ripe, we'll immediately be able to get regular army designations." Qiao Anbang continued.

  Just as Qiao An Guo was about to answer, a series of footsteps sounded from outside.

  The two of them turned around at the same time, and saw Wang Ding Sheng walking in with his head held high and chest out, taking big strides. As soon as he arrived, Wang Ding Sheng stood up straight and saluted: "Reporting for duty, all new recruits have assembled, please instruct."

  "Alright, let's go." Qiao An Guo waved his hand and turned to Qiao An Bang, saying "Old Three, come on, let's go."

  "Alright." Joab responded, and the two brothers immediately left the command center together. Wang Ding Sheng and Yalai followed closely behind them as they rushed towards the military camp's open space.

  Not far away, Qiao Anbang saw the entire military camp's playground crowded with people, outside of whom were the old soldiers of the original security team, armed and in formation, forming a sharp contrast.

  King Ding Sheng took the lead, stepping forward and shouting in a loud voice: "Everyone be quiet, stand at attention, listen to the officer's orders." He then gestured with his hand towards the old soldiers.

  Over a hundred veteran soldiers stormed into the chaotic crowd, and under their stern rebukes and beatings, these peasants who were normally disorderly and undisciplined finally managed to form several queues.

  Qiao Anbang took a step forward, first giving everyone a standard military salute, and then loudly said: "Brothers, today, right now, our Bahe Security Team is officially established. From today on, every one of you present here is a member of our security team. From now on, we will uphold the fine tradition of unity, cooperation, defending the country and loving the people. We will fearlessly sacrifice and endure hardships to protect our hometown's parents and villagers, and to protect all Chinese compatriots.

  From today on, you are no longer ordinary farmers, nor are you ordinary fathers or sons. You are members of China's national defense forces, a soldier, a serviceman.

  From today on, we are about to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending our home and country. At present, our country is plagued by internal troubles and external threats, with bandits and rebels roaming freely at home and Japanese imperialism lurking abroad. As a Chinese man and a soldier of China, it is our bounden duty to defend our home, safeguard the integrity of our national territory, and uphold the dignity of our nation.

  "Born in a chaotic world, I ask you, who doesn't want to live a life of warmth and comfort, working from dawn till dusk, with a wife and children by the warm stove? But the Japanese and bandits won't allow it, what can we do?"

  "We will fight them to the end! Eradicate the bandits, protect our homes and defend our country!" Wang Ding-sheng shouted loudly on the side.

  "Eliminate bandits and rebels, protect our homes and defend our country!"

  "Eliminate bandits and defend our homes and country!" Over a thousand new recruits, led by hundreds of veteran soldiers, shouted in unison.

  It is also possible that they do not fully understand Joab's words of encouragement, but this does not matter. With the passage of time, I believe these brave men will come to realize that when they donned their military uniforms, took up their rifles and put on their helmets adorned with the emblem of the blue sky and white sun, they had already shouldered the glorious mission of defending their homes and country.

  "Good!" Qiao Anbang was stirred by the powerful sound waves of thousands of people shouting in unison, and with a wave of his hand, he said: "Next, distribute military uniforms, helmets, and weapons."

  As soon as Qiao Anbang's voice fell, he had already changed into a brand new military uniform. Wang Gen brought out a large batch of military uniforms, helmets and ammunition with a group of soldiers.

  New recruits began to receive personal equipment one by one under the leadership of old soldiers.

  Qiao Anbang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the new recruits who were being issued equipment with a cold and stern expression. His heart was filled with excitement and pride, for from today on, he would have his own armed forces.

  Although what I said earlier was inspired by the Whampoa spirit, it was out of helplessness and I really couldn't come up with any stirring or grand words.

  Two, the Whampoa spirit is also what he hopes his officers and men can learn from. It is worth noting that in modern Chinese history, the vast number of Whampoa alumni have made outstanding contributions in the Eastern Expedition, Northern Expedition, and War of Resistance Against Japan. Those patriotic Whampoa generals who were branded with patriotism since their school days, when the country was in danger and the nation was in crisis, put aside personal grievances and party struggles, joined hands to resist the enemy, protected their homes and defended their country, and remained unwavering until death. This patriotic spirit is worth learning from and remembering forever by the sons and daughters of China.

  After all the new recruits were equipped with equipment and uniforms, Qiao Anbang didn't make many more speeches. As for discipline, military rules, and daily training, these weren't his strong points, and it was up to Big Brother Qiao Ankang and the other veteran soldiers to take charge.

  So, after Qiao Anbang finished the basic training for new recruits, he took Ya Li out of the military camp and rushed to a wine house in his hometown.

  He went to the wine building with the purpose of finding his second brother Qiao Anjia to handle some urgent matters, and there were soldiers, weapons, equipment, ammunition, and rations, but Qiao Anbang was still short of various talents, whether it was students or experienced technical troops, such as artillerymen, drivers, pilots, etc.

  At this time, communication was not convenient, there was no network, and if you wanted to find talent, you could only go out and search for it yourself. However, Qiao Anbang was not familiar with the geography of various places, so naturally, he let his second brother handle the task of searching for talent. After all, the Qiao family had been following their father's business for many years, often running around, and they were more familiar with the local culture and geography than themselves.

  At this moment, the Northeast has fallen, and many Northeastern soldiers have deserted and become fugitives. A large number of patriotic workers and technicians who had worked in the Northeastern Army's ordnance factories also escaped to the interior, some were absorbed by other local forces, while others were poached by the Central Army.

  There are also many scattered among the common people, so at this moment, as long as Qiao Anbang is willing to spend money and effort to search for them, he should be able to find a number of experienced old soldiers and workers.

  Money is just a number for Qiao Anbang, and he can have as much as he wants, so there's no need to worry at all.

  The truck quickly arrived at a restaurant in the city center, as Qiao Anbang was driving the first truck of Jiuhe Village, attracting many curious onlookers along the way.

  When the truck stopped in front of his own wine building, Qiao Anbang had not yet gotten off the car, and a clever fellow at the door immediately came up with a smile.

  "Third Master, you've arrived." The shop assistant greeted with a smile and bowed his head.

  "Hmm, is my second brother here?" Qiao Anbang raised his head and asked, looking at the wine building.

  "Is Young Master Two in his study? Should I go and inform him?" The shop assistant nodded repeatedly, asking respectfully.

  "It's okay, I'll go myself. You're busy." Qiao Anbang waved his hand and strode forward. Behind him, Yali hastily followed closely.

  The buddy hastily nodded and whispered, looking at Qiao Anbang's back: "Third Master has really changed now, becoming quite easy-going, and that girl is really beautiful, Master is so lucky..."

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