Chapter 52: The Wealthy Team Leader

  Wang Mingyu also knew the purchasing power of a big ocean, and two big oceans were enough for soldiers to live on, but it was just barely warm and full. Since that's the case, it didn't matter if he spent his own money, after all, wasn't making money just for leading troops in battle? Besides, this way, the soldiers below would rely more heavily on him. For now, he could only promote the idea that Chinese people don't fight Chinese people. As for surrendering to the Communists, it was not even worth thinking about, because nobody was willing to do so.

  Then, King Mingyu said: "Don't worry about these things, I'll take care of them. Just remember that as long as you can train according to my requirements and achieve the training goals, it will be worth my money."

  Zhang Deen's heart was shocked and he exclaimed: "Captain, you won't make us pay out of our own pockets, will you?"

  "What? Can't I?"

  "No, no, just the team leader, that's all...". Zhang Deen looked at Wang Mingyu with a bit of surprise, wanting to speak but hesitating. He also hoped to let his brothers eat and drink well, but felt it was unlikely. The surprises brought by this team leader were getting more and more, leaving him numb.

  Wang Mingyu smiled mysteriously and said, "Do you know who my dad is?"

  "Who's there?" Zhang De'en and others asked, "Comrade Commander!"

  Wang Mingyu smiled and said, "My dad Wang Yuanshan!" In fact, this money can also be considered as belonging to Wang Yuanshan in a strict sense, but it was taken by Wang Mingyu for business. Now it belongs to Wang Mingyu, but the business he is doing now has attracted the interest of many countries, and it can even be said that they are eager to get it, especially showing great interest in him as the behind-the-scenes boss. So Wang Mingyu cannot say it out at this time, and can only use his old father as an excuse. Currently, only a few people know about this matter.

  Zhang De'en and several others exclaimed: "Wang Yuanshan of Ningbo?"

  Wang Mingyu smiled and nodded slightly.

  Zhang Deen and the others' mouths were almost able to swallow an egg, and they slowly said with a smile: "No wonder, no wonder, you have money, you have a rich father! From now on, I think our poor days are gone, Team Leader, you have a good old dad!" The others also started joking, this news was a huge surprise for them.

  Wang Mingyu solemnly said: "The country is in trouble, I, Wang Mou, am not talented, but I also know how to serve the country. To save 40 million compatriots, I will contribute my own strength. My father is also a man who understands the great righteousness, I think he will support his son's career. Moreover, it is a major undertaking for the nation."

  "Well said"

  "Well said, Chairman!"

  “。。。”

  Here is the translation:

  These people are saying all sorts of things, chattering away about Wang Mingyu. They think their leader is great now. In this day and age, officials are all embezzling money for themselves, who would be willing to use their own money to serve the country? The warlords are carving up the territory, the people are suffering, if those in power with money can do this, why worry that the country won't prosper?

  However, after they went to Ningbo City to ask around, they would know that Comrade Wang Mingyu was previously a headache and how romantic he was. If you knew about Wang Mingyu's past, listening to these words could only give people a feeling of being in a dreamlike state. Who would have thought that a young master would now take out his own money to show concern for his subordinates? Of course, people's preconceived notions are very strong, which also makes these officers and soldiers feel that even if they know Wang Mingyu is a spoiled brat, it doesn't matter. The officers and soldiers will still think that Wang Mingyu can change his ways and is someone who understands the greater good of the nation.

  Wang Mingyu also said: "At present, the establishment of my team is two battalions. The number of people is really too small. I have decided to expand. As for weapons and ammunition, the Ministry of National Defense does not supply them, I will supply them myself. Only with strength can we survive. Although expanding our forces can only increase some strength, I believe that increasing a little strength means our country has more hope."

  "Comrade Commander, since you put it that way, we won't be hypocritical either. Actually, I'm sure you also know that originally our regiment's establishment was four battalions, a direct artillery company, a guard company, a logistics company, and a communications platoon. However, after going to the front line, basically all units were wiped out, now it has been downsized to two battalions, a guard platoon, the artillery company has been merged into one battalion, the logistics company has been merged into the second battalion, and the communications platoon has also been divided between the two battalions."

  Wang Mingyu furrowed his brow, thinking to himself: "Is this still allowing people to live? With that side being beaten like this, over a thousand people have died. How many more people will these guys have to kill? Alas, the grudge has been deeply rooted. It can only be slowly made up for in the future."

  Wang Mingyu said: "Our own people are fighting our own people, and so many people have died. I am heartbroken. From now on, the whole team must listen to my command. We will try to avoid such battles in the future. Now, Zhang, you organize people to recruit new members, we must make up for the shortage of personnel, and also recruit a reserve regiment to supplement our combat effectiveness at any time. As for the position of chief of staff, I think I'll find someone myself."

  "Team leader, how is the military pay calculated?"

  "Let's follow the old rules. However, you need to tell them that there will be meat every week and everyone will have enough food. But you need to pay attention to the quality of the soldiers, try not to exceed thirty years old, except for old soldiers."

  Zhang Deen and several others nodded in agreement.

  Wang Mingyu said, "Originally, the positions arranged by Lin Wen and others were upper captains, but currently there are not so many positions in the army to give them. I plan to establish a directly affiliated team, which no one can transfer except me. I will arrange them in the directly affiliated team. In addition, after all personnel of the whole regiment are equipped, I will select excellent talents from the whole regiment and join the directly affiliated team, with a temporary quota of 80 people. I hope that Vice Captain Zhang can show me his results within a week."

  "Yes!" Zhang Deen immediately stood up and saluted.

  Wang Mingyu said, "As for the current situation of our team, I don't fully understand it either. But one thing I do know is that although these soldiers have received some training, it's not systematic at all. To be blunt, in my eyes, they're just a motley crew. Of course, when I say this, I'm not targeting you guys. What I mean by 'motley crew' refers to their physical condition. My goal is for their training to reach at least half the level of Lin Wen's team."

  "Team leader, is there a specific training plan?"

  Wang Mingyu said: "Actually, I haven't sorted out the specific plan yet, but I'll give you a general idea. First: From now on, the training schedule will be drafted by me and distributed to each battalion for implementation, with a summary once a month. Second: Although the direct team has 80 people, I plan to recruit 120 people, of which 40 are reserve personnel, that is, only those who meet the requirements can join the direct team, and the remaining 40 will be my guard platoon. Third, the reward and punishment system will take the company as a unit, with an assessment organized once a month, including shooting, hand-to-hand combat, cross-country running, and throwing four projects, with rewards for the top three in each project, the specific amount to be determined by everyone's discussion, but to stimulate everyone's enthusiasm, I decided that the third place will not be less than five yuan. Fourth: After training every month, all teams will take a record of the assessment results as a unit, and the last team will demote its company commander! The first-place team will double their military pay. That's about it, with many details to be supplemented later. Fifth: Select 100 talents to learn wireless telegraphy technology and establish an intelligence department!"

  "Team leader, when can our equipment be transported? I'm getting anxious."

  Wang Mingyu said: "I've already had someone take care of it, but the controls are very strict now and it's not easy to transport! However, Wang Jie will be back from the US soon, and I'll give it to you then. For now, the most important thing is to recruit people and train them, I hope you can understand."

  Wang Mingyu didn't actually want to be so conservative, but the situation was forcing him to. Although he now had a battalion-sized force, could one battalion really turn the tide of battle? Obviously not. Even if his troops were elite and managed to wipe out an entire Japanese regiment, that would still be a long shot. And on the open battlefield, it was almost impossible. A single Japanese division had tens of thousands of soldiers - how could they possibly be defeated? Even if Wang Mingyu's men were battle-hardened veterans, he didn't have any air support or other advanced equipment. His battalion wasn't even enough to withstand a few passes by enemy planes. For now, Wang Mingyu's advantages lay in his wealth, access to weapons and medical supplies, and superior training. But the drawbacks were also clear: no air power, no heavy artillery for field battles, no mechanization, too few troops, and no intelligence network.

  "Team leader, do you still have weapons? How many?"

  Wang Mingyu smiled and said: "There are many, but transportation is difficult, they are all in Northern Jiangsu. The only advantage is sea transportation, but there are not many people I know at the dock, I have to think of a way!"

  "Only you have it, I can find a way to get it for you, Captain!"

  "Oh? You have a way?" Wang Mingyu's spirit lifted upon hearing this. "There must be a way, Zhejiang is also by the sea, and Ningbo has almost no armed forces except for the Guard Command, so there's nothing to worry about. I have friends with boats, we can get them to go to Northern Jiangsu, and secretly load the goods onto the boat. Once we're in Zhejiang, it's all up to us." Zhang De'en smiled.

  Wang Mingyu thought for a moment before asking: "What if we encounter Japanese naval fleets on the sea?" Wang Mingyu's concern was not unfounded, as the Japanese navy had already been active within our territorial waters.

  "They have a way! They've always been prepared to be caught, this line of work, I don't fully understand it either, but I have faith in them. Besides, if things don't go well, what's the point of leaving that thing there to gather dust?"

  "Haha, you...” Wang Mingyu couldn't help but laugh at his last sentence. Wang Mingyu also knew that he had considered too many things, and sometimes it wasn't a good thing. Although being careful can make a ship sail for ten thousand years, being too careful can also lead to nothing being accomplished. So, Wang Mingyu decided to take a risk.