Chapter 1 Deception
The military camp is very large, covering an area of more than 400 acres, surrounded by two barbed wire mesh along winding ditches. A guardhouse is built every 100 meters away. Perhaps the infantry corps stationed here were too hasty and even the searchlights on the guardhouse have not had time to dismantle. There is a large playground in the middle, covered with weeds, enough to accommodate two or three thousand people for training.
On the left side of the playground are twelve rows, with a total of more than 120 brick barracks, lined up along the barbed wire mesh on the side of the road. In front of the barracks close to the side of the playground, there are still Japanese signs such as squadron headquarters, brigade headquarters, manager headquarters and other Japanese signs. Several lime-shaped warehouses with the word "Strictly prohibited" are particularly conspicuous. The arsenal extends to the inside, and is a long distance from the barracks, and is surrounded by barbed wire mesh.
On the right are stables made of wooden boards and iron, with as many as six rows. Each row also has several brick barracks and small warehouses. There are empty spaces on the side of the barbed wire, which should be used to pile up feces and forage.
The shooting range is at the innermost part of the fire. It takes more than ten minutes to walk from Daying Gate to this place. There are more than a dozen raised tombs in the milis in the middle of the wasteland, and a few rotten coffins are exposed from the loose soil, like a pack of five cabinets.
When Master Chen was accompanied by the old master, Changcai, monk Wen and Wu brothers, he stopped and looked around. He saw that the lid of the coffin had long disappeared, and the yellow skeleton was trapped in the soil washed by the rain, which was creepy.
"Young master, there is no way to go further," said the old master pointing to the wilderness in front of him, "This area was originally a sacrifice for wealthy families. There were several tenant farmers farming here earlier. In August 13, this place became a battlefield, so they fled one after another."
After turning around, his shoes were already soaked with dew and his stomach was even more empty. Master Chen nodded and walked back, pointing at the rows of lonely houses in the northwest corner of the playground. "What's there for? Why did you build a new wall?"
"That's the ancestral hall. The Japanese are not afraid of it. They actually used the ancestral hall as a corps headquarters. Not only did they build a wall, but they also specially built a road that directly leads to the Daying Gate. By the way, there is also a small ancestral gate in the woods, which is specially used for corps officers to enter and exit. It is very hidden and difficult for ordinary people to notice."
Every time I come, I live in the brigade headquarters next to the Daying Gate. Considering that there are three Japanese consultants watching there, it is inconvenient to do whatever they say, Master Chen resolutely said: "We are not a corpse collection group, and there is no need to be taboos. Let's go back and find a few people to clean up and use it as a regiment headquarters."
Of course, the old master understood what he meant, but he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Actually, the regiment headquarters will be the same everywhere. If we put the front foot on the front foot, Yamazaki will definitely follow him. Instead of breaking that taboo, it is better to do everything as usual."
Master Chen threw the cigarette butt into the distance and said expressionlessly: "Everything needs to be adapted. Wherever the leader is, the regiment headquarters, what does it have to do with the hiring or not? The reason for not allowing them to come is also very sufficient, because there will be female relatives living there, let alone his small reserve captain, even if Harada comes in person, he will have to stay outside honestly."
"Young boss, are you talking about bringing both the third and fourth wives?"
"Well," Mr. Chen confirmed: "It's time to use people now. How can you keep the Heaven and Earth Lord and Parents in the mansion to serve them? I called the phone yesterday, and I guess they will arrive later."
The old master was still hesitant and confirmed again: "Young Master, do you really let them live in the ancestral hall?"
Master Chen smiled sly and said, "If you don't say it, I won't tell them, don't they know it! What's more, it's not just letting them live. In addition to me, letting the tigress who just arrived also move in so as to prevent her from causing trouble for me."
There is no doubt that he refers to Xie Xiulan from the Shitang Xie family.
Shangwen, who had been silent, reacted and couldn't help but remind him: "Young Master, Aunt Xie is not easy to mess with. Don't look at her as a woman, she is cruel and ruthless! In my opinion, you should stay away from her."
No matter how powerful he is, he is still not a woman! Master Chen is very dissatisfied, "Why are you cruel and ruthless?"
"I don't know what she did, it's all heard of. However, the wanted order clearly stated that not only did she have nothing to do with more than a dozen murders, she was even accused of shooting a British official."
No wonder she doesn't want to go back. Love is a wanted criminal!
Master Chen was happy and laughed and laughed: "She doesn't understand the rules in the hall. Unless she really doesn't want to live anymore, she will never dare to touch me. Besides, if she has no grudges with her in the past, why should I stay away from her?"
Thinking of the nearly 100 Nanyang fellow villagers who came with him, it seemed that no one was a good deal. Shangwen realized that he was overly worried and said embarrassedly: "Just say that, you can know what I think."
"It doesn't matter whether I have a count in my heart or not. What's important is whether you have a count in your heart!"
Master Chen turned his back faster than reading books, pointing at their noses and speaking sternly, "Where is Shanghai? What is my situation now? Are you two really not sure? You know that there is a fire pit ahead and jumps in. I read your book in vain. Listen to me, don't be confused anymore, pack your luggage early, leave, the faster you go, the better, and the farther you go!"
Chen Mingxuan was kind to their family during his lifetime. If he hadn't donated generously, Chen Liang would not have been able to afford them to study in the UK. Now that he has returned from his studies, he naturally has to repay his kindness.
As the old master expected, Shangwen shook his head, "Master, if it weren't for your situation being too dangerous, we two brothers wouldn't have come. As for why you say that, you know very well, so please give us a chance for the sake of the master, and don't drive us away again."
"Yes, I am a medical student and I can definitely help."
Their words are sincere, solemn, grateful, and moved,
The gratitude was beyond words, not to mention that Chen Liang asked them to come. Master Chen sighed lightly and had to nodded in agreement, "Since that's the case, then you can stay. Shangwu, when Mr. Qian comes back, you will help him. They are all medical students and have stayed abroad, so it should be easy to get along with. If you remember correctly, Shangwen should be economic, so let's help your father and manage the logistics for me."
"It is said that you will never leave your brothers when you fight the tiger, but you will never leave your father and son when you go to battle!" Shang Wen sneered and said, "Young master, then we will make up for you. If you look back, you will be the only one who will be an official."
It was already past eight o'clock when the Nanyang children finished their breakfast early and started training under the scolding of Yamazaki and Hatanikawa. Abiao's men were busy washing rice and vegetables, so that they could take a truck to the concession to collect the body after cooking for the people on the training ground. Sakamoto Sakuya was still guarding the arsenal as usual, for fear that the thousands of bullets of "heart-touching" would be stolen.
Seeing Master Chen and his party walking towards the cafeteria, Yamazaki quickly threw down Nanyang children who were training and trotted to the scene to salute, "Governor Commander, Ishikawa Jun just called, please be sure not to go out in the morning. He will arrive later, and there may be something important to discuss."
His attitude was more than a hundred times better than before. Master Chen was a little surprised and raised his hand to return an inappropriate military salute. "Thank you for your hard work in Yamazaki, and there will only be more and more people in the future. I hope Yamazaki can give you all the gifts as always."
"This is my mission, you must not worry."
The Japanese are beasts, but they are also humans, and they need to support their families like ordinary people. Master Chen nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject, "Yamazaki Jun has been an advisor for almost two months. He has been busy recruiting some time ago, and he forgot to pay Yamazaki Jun. After lunch, he went to the team headquarters and received the salary for the two months, so he could not take care of it even if he had too many people."
Being an advisor is assigned by the "Entering the Army" and his salary is the same as that of an active-duty officer.
Yamazaki's captain's salary is 170 yen per month, but there is no battlefield bonus. Apart from the deducted monthly government bonds and the part sent back to China, you can also get more than 120 yuan. Compared with the salary, subsidies and battlefield bonuses that were often held by the squadron leader, more than 120 yuan is indeed not enough. But compared with those retired officers who went to Manchuria or returned directly to China, it is already very good to have such treatment.
When Master Chen paid the salary, Yamazaki was a little disbelief and couldn't help asking: "Governor Commander, do you want to pay me a salary?"
"Yes, 800 yen per month, less is less. I hope Yamazaki Kwan doesn't want to be surprised."
"It's so generous. Commander, Yamazaki will definitely live up to his expectations and will train them like he trains his subordinates." After saying that, he immediately bowed 90 degrees. He really has money to make the devil push the mill.
"Hatanagawa So Nagata and Sakamoto So Nagata, but not that many, please explain it on your behalf."
The Japanese army had a clear rank, and the rank of the non-commissioned officers like Hatanagawa and Sakamoto could only receive dozens of dollars a month in the active troops. Yamazaki had been used to it, and without thinking, he blurted out: "It is good to be able to find food for first-class retired military officers like them. Don't worry, the regiment commander, they would never dare to have any opinions if I were there."
There must be extraordinary things for those veterans who are about to arrive to survive from the battlefield, but this does not mean that they can fight. Master Chen’s money will not be spent in vain. Suddenly, the topic is changed, "Yamazaki, the number of our headquarters has been determined to be a direct affiliate of the Military Commission. If your country is your Majesty the Emperor's "Guard Division", it can be seen how Mr. Wang and your country's base trust you and me! Because of this, the leader of the regiment believes that it is necessary to add some consultants and form an advisory group, with Yamazaki as the team leader, and fully guide the training and equipment of our regiment."
Although Yamazaki was just a retired lower-level officer, she was not completely unaware of Wang Jingwei's formation of a new government. In fact, the reason why her attitude towards Master Chen changed drastically was because the old devil Harada considered that Master Chen was increasingly trusted by Wang Jingwei, and was afraid that he would not get along with Yamazaki and gave up, so he called Yamazaki and beat him up.
The Central Military Commission's direct regiment, Wang Jingwei's "Guard Division", Master Chen's words surprised Yamazaki. He was stunned for a while before he asked hesitantly: "Group... regiment... leader, is it... what is the meaning of Lord Nakasa?"
There is no doubt that he doubted whether he could become the consulting team leader. Master Chen smiled and said meaningfully: "Frankly speaking, Senior Harada is not aware of it yet. However, I have already taken my own initiative to recommend Yamazaki Kan to Mr. Wang and General Kyosa and obtained their approval. I think there should be no big change."
"Mei Agency" Chief Takhasa Satsuaki agreed, and there should be no problem. Yamazaki was ecstatic and bowed 90 times again, "I thanked the delegation leader for his respect, Yamazaki is very grateful."
There is definitely no recommendation, but Ti mentioned Ying Zuo on the ship. In short, for Ying Zuo, who is busy with everything, as long as the consultant is Japanese, whether he is active or retired soldier. More importantly, there are some things that Chen Jizu cannot control. Instead of waiting for others to send consultants, it is better to recruit some relatively obedient retired Japanese soldiers by yourself.
Master Chen was so skillful that he deceived his superiors and subordinates. Seeing that Yamazaki showed a gratitude and tears in surprise, he continued: "Considering whether the consulting team is competent, it is directly related to the combat effectiveness of the group. I want to entrust Yamazaki Jun to hire ten to fifteen consultants on his behalf, and the required funds will be directly withdrawn from the regiment headquarters, and the corresponding treatment will be formulated by Yamazaki Jun at the discretion of his choice."
Eating empty salary and drinking blood from soldiers is not the patent of **. Otherwise, they would not have resisted the disarmament of former Army Minister Ugaki Seiya's "for mass and quantity" and "for war horses and tanks" again and again.
Because tanks are not profitable for them, building tanks is the factory business, ordering tanks is the headquarters, and tank fuel is also supplied in a unified manner - there is no trick! Horses are different, feed is a big deal, where to buy, how much to buy, the trick is too big. So much so that becoming the corps captain, captain, and squadron leader of the chariot corps will be considered unlucky, and most subordinate officers almost stay away from tanks.
Of course, Yamazaki would not refuse the kindness of Master Chen. Without thinking, she promised confidently: "Governor Commander, Yamazaki will not disappoint you. She will start recruiting in the afternoon and strive to complete the task before all qualified soldiers arrive."
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Chapter completed!