The Red Front Army, which successfully joined the Independent Division, also felt a little incredible about the dinner prepared by the Independent Division. In the eyes of many Red Army officers and soldiers, such a meal seemed somewhat extravagant.

But for many Red Army leaders, after seeing the food the soldiers ate, they didn't say much about the small kitchens that the independent division gave them. After all, Yao Shengjun also said that some things are limited in quantity!

After dinner, Zhou Enlai called many political commissars of the army and followed Yao Shengjun to the material warehouse guarded by heavy troops. Looking at the piles of supplies, everyone felt that they could not see it.

Compared with Zhou Enlai and other political commissars in charge of logistics, they paid more attention to food and clothing. Mr. Zhu strode to the place where supplies and ammunition were piled up, and looked at the row of mortars emitting faint light and were filled with joy.

Opening an ammunition box, picking up an unopened rifle from it, Mr. Zhu skillfully pulled the bolt and said, "Good gun!"

Listening to the praise of President Zhu, Yao Shengjun also smiled and said, "Commander-in-Chief, this is the weapon and ammunition that the enemy had airdropped to Zhou Hunyuan during the previous Battle of Water City. But the number was not large. We changed some, and there were only one thousand brand new ones left.

In addition to these thousand new guns, there are 6,000 rifles that we handed over to the headquarters this time. There are 86 mortars of various types, and there are not many light machine guns and heavy machine guns. The total number is only more than 200, and the ammunition is relatively sufficient."

Yao Shengjun had a book in his mind about the weapons and ammunition handed over. In fact, this batch of weapons and ammunition is also the reserve weapons of the independent division. But considering that the independent division continues to fight, there will be no shortage of weapons seizures.

Therefore, He Zhengdao only retained weapons that could be expanded, and the rest of the weapons and ammunition were handed over to the headquarters. As for other salt, medicine, and grain, the quantity was very sufficient.

Mao Taizu, who also came to receive supplies, also said with a smile: "Boss, with this batch of weapons and ammunition, we can expand the troops of another division. With these mortars, we will not be afraid of fighting in the future."

‘Yes! The mortars that Xiao He transferred to the Military Commission Column last time, and after a war, the shells were consumed almost the same. Now with these shell supplies, our main artillery fire power can be increased a lot.

But I heard that when you attacked Zhou Hunyuan's troops in Shuicheng, you also used a mountain cannon battalion. Why didn't you see mountain cannons here this time? Did you equip all the mountain cannons with troops?’

Mr. Zhu naturally saw the report on the Water City Battle. Compared with artillery such as mortars, Mr. Zhu hoped to see that his troops could be equipped with big guys like mountain cannons.

Faced with President Zhu's inquiry, Yao Shengjun said a little embarrassedly: "Commander-in-Chief, after the battle, we buried the cannons on the spot. One reason was that the shells were all burned, and the other was that it was inconvenient to carry them."

‘What a pity!’

Although Mr. Zhu felt a little distressed when he heard this, he also understood that it was indeed not easy to bring so many mountain cannons on the road. Especially, the route of the Independent Division march was not an official road in many places.

It is already a commendable thing to be able to bring these materials here to the headquarters. Forcibly pulling those mountain cannons on the road will not only fail to do anything, but may also delay the fighter planes.

While inspecting the supplies, Zhou Enlai looked at the bacon and fumigation piled up like firewood and said in surprise: "These are also the supplies you seized?"

‘Some of them were seized enemy funds, but most of them were purchased. Although I don’t understand why the division commander would ask us to purchase these fumigated meat and bacon every time we go to a place, he said that this kind of meat can last for a long time.

The most important thing is that when we lack salt, these bacons can also be used as salt. According to his meaning, if there is such a piece of bacon, even if a pot of wild vegetables is stewed, you can eat a few more pots of rice!’

Yao Shengjun's explanation made Zhou Enlai think for a while and said, "That's right! I really bought meat and salt when I bought it. Next, it seems that our main force can live a good life for a while."

After counting these supplies, Yao Shengjun took Zhou Enlai to a room where supplies were stored separately. He handed over a box of heavy gold and dozens of boxes of ocean to the Red Army chief.

But compared to these supplies, Zhou Enlai prefers eight large and large power radio stations. With these radio stations, the Red Front Army can completely arrange the radio station to the main level of the regiment!

Thinking of this, Zhou Enlai quickly said: "Do you have many radio stations in your independent division?"

‘The four infantry regiments are equipped with two radio stations, the new regiment and the logistics brigade each have one, and the division headquarters has one high-power and two low-power radio stations. In addition, the reconnaissance battalion, each company is equipped with one radio station.’

Listening to this story, Zhou Enlai immediately said: "Why should the reconnaissance battalion be equipped with so many radio stations?"

‘Because the reconnaissance battalion is the sharp knife unit of the independent division, the reconnaissance battalion will conduct reconnaissance in advance before each war. The division commander means that with a radio station, the reconnaissance battalion can be divided into several squads to report the situation to the division headquarters at any time.’

Although Zhou Enlai felt that such a radio equipment was too luxurious, he thought that the equipment of an independent teacher was also necessary. After all, the radio station was still much faster than that of a horse.

After asking the Telecommunications Office to put away these eight radio stations, Zhou Enlai also summoned the political commissars of each legion overnight to discuss the issue of dressing up and distributing materials. General Zhu also convened the corps commander and the division commander to hold a meeting.

In addition to discussing the issue of materials and weapons distribution, the more than 6,000 recruits brought by the Independent Division this time and more than 6,000 recruits who have been transformed for a period of time will also be assigned to the main forces.

Faced with the independent division giving supplies and soldiers, these legion commanders also had a few more favors towards He Zhengdao. After all, with these materials and soldiers, the strength of their legions can be greatly improved!

Compared with the soldiers they captured in the past, most of them were replenished with their own troops, for fear that other legions would be snatched away. It is rare to give more than 6,000 new recruits at one time as generous as the Independent Division.

In this case, no one was embarrassed to say anything about the independent division. Mao Taizu was also very pleased with the praise and affirmation of many Red Army leaders, and felt that He Zhengdao was still a bit politically savvy.

If you eat people with short mouths and short hands, these people will get the benefits of independent divisions, so you will naturally have to think of He Zhengdao as a favor. Even if someone thought that He Zhengdao had too many troops in his past, it would be difficult to say such things now.

However, in He Zhengdao's view, after allocating more than 6,000 main troops, the combat effectiveness of the Independent Division has not decreased but increased. As long as the combat effectiveness of the four main regiments is guaranteed, the Independent Division is still the most powerful force in the front army.

After a full meal and a good night's sleep, the main Red Army forces received brand new military uniforms and linen shoes from their superiors the next day. In addition, the legions were also assigned to mortars, light and heavy machine guns and a batch of ammunition.

The distribution of these materials and the addition of new soldiers made the face of the main force of the Red Army instantly improve. Only the next day, Yao Shengjun proposed to Mao Taizu and others to start the first major force.

Facing Yao Shengjun who was in a hurry to leave, Mao Taizu said curiously: "Comrade Shengjun, don't you march with the main force?"

‘Commissioner Mao, the division commander also needs me to help. In the past, when the troops were fighting, the division commander was responsible for the war, and I was responsible for the logistics and the education and management of the recruits. During the Battle of Zhaojue, we captured more than 3,000 more people.

If we don't hurry up, we will probably delay the next battle of the main force of the division. Last night, he received a telegram from the division commander, and he planned to take Xichang and meet with the main force there!’

In fact, Mao Taizu, who also received a telegram from He Zhengdao yesterday, also knew that the Independent Division was preparing to attack Xichang, and it was more important to clear the obstacles for the main force to advance. But for Mao Taizu, he always felt a little sorry for He Zhengdao.

After all, the independent division that had just broken through should have had a good rest in the rear. As a result, the independent division now assumed the heavy responsibility of the pioneer. At this point, Mao Taizu was both relieved and ashamed.

Mao Taizu, who wrote a letter temporarily, asked Yao Shengjun to pass the letter to He Zhengdao, and approved the order of Yao Shengjun to leave with the backbone of the new recruits. In response, the Independent Division seemed to have disappeared from the front army again.

Seeing the 'filial piety' piled on his table before Yao Shengjun left, Mao Taizu left some and said, "The guard, give these cigarettes to other leaders, which is said to be the condolences prepared by He Zhengdao, the commander of the Independent Division, for them!"

'yes!'

Mao Taizu also thought about He Zhengdao even thinking about cigarettes for him, perhaps after the situation stabilized, he should be promoted. With this transfer of materials, I believe that no one should object to the promotion of his position.

Although this is a small matter, Mao Taizu also felt that He Zhengdao could believe it. Among the main forces of the Red Army today, He Zhengdao is also his true confidant and beloved general!
Chapter completed!