Chapter 20 Success (First Update)

  Spent three consecutive months in the military camp, even during the Spring Festival was spent in the military camp, his harvest is that the independent regiment is under its own control, the combat effectiveness of the troops has naturally been greatly improved, but this improvement is also compared to before, now the combat effectiveness of the independent regiment is still not a match for the first or second division, even the third division's combat effectiveness is much stronger than that of the independent regiment.

  Mao Feng's brow furrowed in worry, the biggest limiting factor for his troops' combat effectiveness was their weaponry. The entire regiment rarely saw heavy weapons, and even automatic firearms were scarce, let alone mortars! This made Mao Feng anxious, as improving individual quality was still achievable, but acquiring better weapons wasn't something that could be easily obtained. Moreover, Lin Hu was keeping a close eye on him from above; if he found out about Mao's private expansion of his forces, who knows what would happen? Mao Feng knew that although he was now a rising star, his foundation was far from solid, and it was all thanks to Lin Hu's recognition. If he lost Lin Hu's favor, he'd quickly return to his original state!

  Mao Feng was pacing back and forth in his own office, constantly pondering the new transfer order that had sent Zhao Difei away. What on earth was Lin Huo thinking? This was an incomprehensible command.

  Mao Feng can't believe that Lin Hu is doing this to complete himself! Does he really believe in himself? Believe that he can be loyal to Lin Hu? Even if it were him, he wouldn't believe it!

  After thinking for a long time, Mao Feng let out a helpless sigh again. If it can't be figured out, then so be it. This will make itself known when the time comes. For now, he should focus on his work in the troops!

  Thinking of his troops, Mao Feng's eyebrows furrowed even tighter. He thought about the current difficulties with food and ammunition in his own troops! To say it was difficult, Mao Feng actually unconsciously compared it to the troops he was in during his past life! This made his mentality unbalanced, and his mood became increasingly urgent.

  Maofeng is eager to show off his skills, to quickly rise through the ranks and achieve something. But in his heart, he is worried and helpless about the long civil war that is about to unfold.

  He rubbed his eyebrows and muttered: "Let's take it one step at a time! This reality is reality, this era needs it, rather than letting the era accommodate itself!"

  "Report!" Then another voice: "Commander!"

  Mao Feng raised his head and saw that it was Zhao Pingzhou. Mao Feng stood up with a smile and said, "Pingzhou, come in!"

  Zhao Pingzhou's face didn't change due to Mao Fengzhi's attitude, he still gave a stern and formal salute. Mao Fengzhi also returned the military salute with a hint of helplessness, then said: "Pingzhou, is it necessary to be like this?"

  "Commander, this is a military rule. Since it's a rule, it can't be abolished. Otherwise, how can we govern the army?" said Zhao Pingzhou in a loud voice.

  Maofeng didn't show any anger and still appreciated Zhao Pingzhou's clear distinction between public and private matters. Maofeng asked directly, "Is there something important you want to discuss?"

  "Comrade Commander, I came here to report to you that if we don't get replenished in another half month, shooting training will have to be stopped. Otherwise, it won't meet the requirements of a regular battle! Even small-scale battles will be barely manageable!"

  Maofeng lowered his head and thought for a moment before looking up and saying: "So what's your good suggestion?"

  Zhao Pingzhou was well-prepared and said: "I think we can go and suppress the bandits!"

  Suppress bandits? Mao Feng was a bit surprised to think of it. Seeing Mao Feng's surprised expression, Zhao Pingzhou confirmed: "That's right, it's suppressing bandits!"

  Mao Feng thought Zhao Pingzhou was not a man of empty words, so he solemnly said: "Sit down and tell me your thoughts!"

  Zhao Pingzhou sat steadily in the guest seat beside Mao Feng and said, "I think that our troops have trained as much as they should, what we lack is experience, combat experience. A troop that has never been on a battlefield and has not experienced battle will never grow up, so I had the idea of suppressing bandits."

  Obviously, there is more to it, and Mao Feng waited for Zhao Pingzhou to continue. Sure enough, Zhao Pingzhou paused for a moment before saying: "As everyone knows, there are no bandits in the Chao-Mei border area, which is extremely rare in surrounding areas. Since that's the case, we must find our own bandits!"

  After finishing, Zhao Pingzhou looked at Mao Fengzhi, apparently waiting for his decision. Mao Fengzhi's decision was: "Continue to speak!"

  "Ah!" Zhao Pingzhou was surprised for the first time, but quickly recovered and continued: "While Chaozhou has many rural parties, among them, four families are prominent, with the Ding and Zhou families being the most prestigious! One is a native-born aristocratic family, and the other is also a powerful and rapidly developing wealthy family! They are incredibly wealthy, if we can grasp their handles, then not only will our weapons and ammunition be solved, but even our food supply will definitely be resolved!"

  Mao Feng's voice was soft and gentle as he said: "You mean robbery?"

  "It's not robbery, it's maintaining local security, it's helping the commander-in-chief solve troubles!"

  "So what do you think we should start with first?"

  Zhao Pingzhou didn't hesitate and said: "Whatever, whichever family comes out, that's the one, consider them unlucky!"

  Maofeng shook his head and said, "This won't do. Without a clear target, it's impossible to know oneself or the enemy! This will only lead to unnecessary variables! We either don't act, or we strike with fatal precision!"

  Zhao Pingzhou's spirit was lifted, and he heard that Mao Feng agreed with his plan. He immediately said: "Team leader, my plan is to take down the Zhou family first! The Zhou family is a local tyrant, half of the land in Chaozhou is in their hands, even the Ding family can't compare with them. Many of the Ding family's lands have also been taken over by the Zhou family through various means. Moreover, the Zhou family has always leaned towards the revolutionary party! Therefore, I think taking down the Zhou family is the most appropriate!"

  Mao Feng looked at Zhao Pingzhou and said lightly: "Didn't you say it was casual? Why is there this so-called Zhou family now?"

  Zhao Pingzhou forced a smile and continued to explain: "I also can't guarantee that the team leader will really support my plan, so I can only be more conservative."

  His face turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Remember, from now on these are not necessary to keep. You are my chief of staff, the chief of staff of the independent regiment. I am the commander of the independent regiment. You and I are one body. When you go out, it represents the independent regiment! Represent me, Mao Fengzhi! From now on, don't hide or conceal anything. Do you understand? If there is a next time, it will make me extremely disappointed!"

  Zhao Pingzhou stood up straight, puffed out his chest and said loudly: "Yes! I know that I owe my current position to your plea to the commander-in-chief. I am not an ungrateful person. From now on, I will only obey Team Leader!"

  Zhao Pingzhou still spoke out, since he took over as the third battalion commander again, although he didn't express any words of loyalty, but from his ability to take on the role of battalion commander very well, one could see a hint of it. However, now that he has spoken out, Mao Feng is still extremely happy.

  Zhao Pingzhou didn't have any impressive qualities in Mao Fengzhi's eyes, but this era wasn't lacking in talent. This was the current state of affairs, although the country was weak, it wasn't that there was a lack of talent, but rather that the talent was biased, with more being similar to ancient times, with many military talents! However, talents in civil governance and technology were extremely scarce! But for Mao Fengzhi, even military talents were lacking.

  Zhao Pingzhou seemed to have put down a heavy burden, he relaxed a lot, for such a tough guy to say this is quite courageous! Maybe he's also starting to change.

  "Captain, I'm Zhao Pingzhou, a rough man. I've been in the army for seven or eight years now, and I've seen and learned a lot! Although you're young, some people are just born to be soldiers, and you have a natural talent for it! Following you, I'm convinced!"

  Mao Feng will not completely believe his words, but he won't disbelieve them entirely either. Does Mao Feng know his own strengths and weaknesses? He may excel in tactics and personal combat, but in other aspects, there's nothing remarkable about him; when it comes to human nature, he's even inferior to Zhao Pingzhou and the others.

  Mao Feng's smile slowly and gently patted Zhao Pingzhou's chest, he said: "Do you know? I've been waiting for this sentence for a long time! I'm not that kind of petty person, nor will I slow down people like you! If we have good days, no one would come to be soldiers. We can only blame ourselves for living in this chaotic world. We also talk about what's the big ideal for the country? More often than not, it's just about being able to live a good life and letting our families have a good life! Only under this premise can we talk about ideals! Isn't that right?"

  Zhao Pingzhou nodded thoughtfully and continued, "I know you're different from those intellectuals, Comrade. Although you have talent, you don't have a bookish air about you. I just hope to bring my brothers a better life!"

  Mao Feng corrected him: "It's following the commander-in-chief together, following the commander-in-chief to walk, that can live a good life!"

  Zhao Pingzhou suddenly enlightened and said: "Right, right! Follow the general, but I'll follow you, you follow the general or follow someone else, I don't care!"

  Maofeng shook his head and said: "Old Zhao, is there anyone else at home?"

  "There's no one left at home! I'm the only one left, they're all dead! That's just how things are in this world, there's no one to blame, can only blame my bad fate!"

  Mao Feng's low voice said: "My life is up to me, not heaven. As long as I work hard, I don't believe there won't be good days!"

  Zhao Pingzhou nodded heavily, and Mao Feng continued: "The Zhou family is not suitable, I think we should look for it from the Ding family! Now the Huang family has the intention of relying on the general, while the Huang family is a sworn enemy of the Ding family. This point can be used very well. We must find an excuse now, so that we can take action!"