Chapter 47: Special Operations Battalion (4)

  The reorganization of the entire Special Task Regiment was not announced until the evening of the second day. After the specific reorganization, the number of people in the entire Special Task Regiment reached an astonishing 610. In terms of weapon equipment, especially heavy weapons, it absolutely exceeded any main force regiment of the Red Army at that time.

  The next evening, Zhang Hua brought the reorganization results of the Special Operations Battalion to the division headquarters with a nervous heart, fearing that the division commander would be shocked when he saw the results.

  "Reporting to the instructor, political commissar, and commander of the special operations battalion Zhang Hua has arrived under orders." As he arrived at the command department entrance, Zhang Hua took a deep breath to calm his tense mood and spoke loudly.

  "It's our Liu Yingchang, come on in..." Seeing the newly appointed Special Task Force commander Zhang Hua, the smiling Political Commissar Li Tianyou said.

  "Commander Zhang, what brings you to the headquarters? Is there a problem with the troop reorganization?" asked General Huang Kecheng, looking up from his chair as he saw Zhang Hua walk into the command center.

  "Commander, Commissar, it's not like that. The special operations battalion has already completed its reorganization before tonight, and I'm here to report the results of the reorganization to you. At the same time, I've also brought the appointment situation of all personnel, hoping that the commander and commissar can approve." Zhang Hua said in a low voice.

  "Wow, so fast. Come let us take a look, I'd like to see what kind of shape your special forces can be in under two days..." Upon hearing Zhang Hua's words, Political Commissar Li Tianyou was clearly shocked, but quickly regained his composure. With a smile, he took the paper from Zhang Hua and walked over to the division commander's side, where they began to carefully examine it together.

  "Zhang Yingchang, are all the troops you have listed really true? And where did your special operations battalion get so many people from?" Looking at the special operations battalion, there were actually six companies directly under it, and five battalions. What's more, the number of people in the special operations battalion had reached a surprising 600 or more. Division commander Huang Kecheng couldn't help but ask doubtfully.

  "Yes, sir, the battalion commander, political commissar, and each department are all real, only the cavalry squad currently has only one class of establishment. I think in the future, after we capture enough war horses, it will reach full establishment." Zhang Hua nodded and replied.

  "Well, what about the number of troops? I remember your special operations company originally had less than 300 people. Even if you add the veteran soldiers that were sent to reinforce you, it's impossible to reach 600 people. Where did you get more than 200 extra people from?" The division commander nodded after hearing Zhang Hua's response and continued to ask.

  "Comrade commander, commissar, it's like this. Didn't we capture a large number of Shanxi-Suiyuan army prisoners some time ago? After our mobilization and education, more than 200 poor and innocent Shanxi-Suiyuan army prisoners were willing to join our Red Army, so I supplemented them to the Special Task Regiment..." Zhang Hua replied.

  "Really, you're something else, haha, Old Li, now our 4th Division has another elite unit. Haha, I really didn't expect this. Captain Zhang, I can make a statement now, your special operations battalion's reorganization plan is the first one I agree with. I hope you can continue to lead the special operations battalion and create more outstanding achievements for our Red Army." After hearing Zhang Hua's response, Division Commander Huang Kecheng finally felt relieved and said excitedly.

  "Yes, instructor, political commissar, I guarantee to complete the task." Zhang Hua also replied happily.

  "Alright, Zhang Yingchang. Since the superiors have already agreed, I'll also make a statement here. I'm in agreement with the superior's views and fully support your reorganization plan. I hope you won't disappoint our expectations. In that case, I'll have someone deliver the appointment documents to you tomorrow. Although the reorganization of your special operations battalion is complete, after all, so many new recruits have been added, I hope you'll seize the time to train them. There are even more important tasks ahead for your special operations battalion. Here, I'll also let you in on a secret: Yan Xishan from Shanxi has already learned about our occupation of Puzhou and the annihilation of Wang Jingguo's two regiments. Currently, two divisions of the Jin-Sui army are marching towards us, and within three days at most, their vanguard troops will make contact with our outer forces. So, your special operations battalion only has three days to train." Political Commissar Li Tianyou looked at Zhang Hua with a profound gaze, reminding him.

  "Superior officers and political commissars, I understand. I will definitely train the combat effectiveness of the troops in the shortest time possible, please rest assured." Zhang Hua nodded and replied loudly.

  "All right, I've heard your guarantee, so I can rest assured. You may go down now." Master Huang Kecheng nodded and said.

  Back at the camp, Zhang Hua told his partners about what had happened at the division headquarters. Without any hesitation, they immediately went to each company and began to train the troops. Thus, the special operations battalion started its first training exercise. The 600-strong force trained from dawn till dusk every day in the outskirts of the city.

  But this intense training only lasted for exactly three days. Just three days later, the atmosphere in Pucheng suddenly became tense, and even the sentry at the city gate was increased from one class to a whole squad, and the patrol team outside the city also increased. More importantly, the large amount of weapons and ammunition stored in the logistics warehouse, except for those distributed to various troops, had already been loaded onto carts under the efforts of the logistics personnel, ready to be transported back.

  At the same time, the two main forces of the external activities also gathered in the county seat of Pu County at the same time to change their clothes. The whole county seat gave people a feeling that there was going to be another big battle.

  "Battalion Commander, the atmosphere in the city is different today..." Xu Bin, the instructor who was preparing to leave the city for training with the troops, reminded Battalion Commander Zhang Hua, who was also silent beside him.

  "Well, I see that now. The four regiments and three battalions of our troops have all gathered in the county town. If nothing unexpected happens, the reinforcements from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army should arrive soon." Zhang Hua nodded and said.

  "Shanxi troops reinforcements, battalion commander, you mean we're going to retreat now..." Deputy Battalion Commander Guo Chengzhu hastily asked after hearing Zhang Hua's response.

  "It shouldn't be, if we were to retreat, the three main regiments could have retreated directly. Why did they come all the way to Pucheng to reorganize and replenish ammunition? If I'm not mistaken, the division commander must have a big plan. Maybe our 4th Division will give the enemy's reinforcement troops a head-on blow." Zhang Hua replied thoughtfully.

  "I really hope so, in that case our special operations battalion will have a great battle to fight. The troops have been training for several days now, and with these new recruits who originally received some military training, our special operations battalion is now fully capable of participating in combat." After listening to Zhang Hua's analysis, Deputy Battalion Commander Guo Chengzhu couldn't help but shine his eyes and excitedly said.

  "Alright, when the time comes and our superiors really want to fight a battle, they will definitely not forget about our special task force. But no matter what, today we still need to seize the time to train. In peacetime, sweat more, in wartime, bleed less, you must remember this phrase firmly." Zhang Hua nodded and said.

  "Yes, Captain, we will definitely make good use of our time for training..." Several people replied in unison.

  Things turned out to be just as Zhang Hua had said, and right after the troops had finished a morning of training and were eating lunch. The division's communications officer arrived at the special operations battalion's training ground and quickly found Zhang Hua, who was directing each company in training offensive tactics.

  "Report to Commander Zhang, the division command, all battalion-level cadres of the 4th Division must arrive at the division headquarters for a combat meeting before 1 pm. No one is allowed to be late." Found Zhang Hua, the communication officer gave a salute and stated his purpose for coming.

  "I know, you go back first! I'll be right there." Zhang Hua said thoughtfully with a nod.

  "Yes, Commander Zhang..." The messenger saluted and ran towards the city.

  "Regimental commander, your guess was indeed correct. Our division commander is making a big move..." The chief of staff said with a smile as he watched the departing messenger.

  "Alright, I'm going to the headquarters for a meeting. You all train this afternoon according to the tactics I taught you. Remember, you must ensure the formation during the attack, no matter what, the attacking formation cannot be disordered. When I come back, I will personally inspect each company..." Zhang Hua commanded the several company commanders in front of him.

  "Yes, Regimental Commander, rest assured... Remember to ask the superiors for a slightly better task..." Several battalion commanders nodded in response.

  When Zhang Hua arrived at the division headquarters conference room with the communication officer, the entire conference room was almost full. Looking at dozens of regimental and battalion-level cadres in the room, Zhang Hua, who was attending such a meeting for the first time, felt a sense of nameless tension. Fortunately, just as Zhang Hua stood at the door, dazed and unsure where to sit, Regimental Commander Yang Yong, who had already taken his seat, saw the bewildered Zhang Hua and stood up from his own seat.

  "Zhang Hua, come here, just sit behind me..." Team leader Yang Yong patted Zhang Hua, who was in a daze, and reminded him.

  "Ah, thank you, Captain..." With that, Zhang Hua followed Yang Yong into the conference room and sat down in a chair behind the captain, quietly waiting for the meeting to begin.

  Just a few minutes after Zhang Hua sat down, the leaders and political commissars walked into the conference room amidst applause from everyone and took their seats at the very front.

  "Comrades, it's been a few days since we last met, and everyone's mood seems to have improved a lot..." Hearing the opening remarks of his superior Huang Kecheng, Zhang Hua almost burst out laughing. He really didn't expect that Huang Kecheng, known as a Confucian general, would also make jokes.

  "Comrade Commander, you don't know when our 4th Division has ever been so prosperous. Each person has a rifle, each company has three light machine guns, and there are mortars, heavy machine guns, and countless bullets. Hehe, seeing these weapons and ammunition, I'm smiling even in my dreams, how can we not be happy?" Just as Huang Kecheng finished speaking, the regiment commander sitting in the front stood up and said with a big smile.

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