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Chapter 25 Chu Feng's Ambition!
The moment Huang Zhenggong uttered those words, the regimental headquarters fell silent.
Everyone stopped smiling and stared intently at their leader.
One company was to be matched against an entire Japanese infantry squadron. This was something we never dared to imagine before. You have to understand, those were the Japanese, the little devils!
"That's right!"
Meeting the bright, eager gazes of his subordinates, Chu Feng answered decisively: "Huang Zhenggong is right, I want a company to be comparable to an entire Japanese infantry company."
He paused for a moment, then added, "No, to be precise, not only should our battalion be benchmarked against the Japanese infantry battalion, but our combat battalion should also be benchmarked against an entire Japanese infantry battalion."
Chu Feng's words made everyone gasp in shock.
"hiss!!!"
"Are you crazy?!"
Then, everyone looked at their commander as if he were a madman.
"Commander, how is this possible?" Huang Zhenggong blurted out, "How can our battalion be compared to an entire Japanese infantry battalion?"
"Those are Japanese soldiers, not their puppet troops!"
As soon as Huang Zhenggong finished speaking, the other company commanders and political instructors also began to speak.
"Yes, Commander, this is too difficult!" Company Political Instructor Gao Chongxi frowned. "Our entire regiment can't even match a single Japanese battalion!"
"These Japanese devils have better weapons and equipment than us, higher quality soldiers, and stronger bodies. They're all incredibly ruthless when it comes to bayonet fighting."
As Gao Chongxi finished speaking, Zhang Mieri, the second company commander, also shook his head: "Regimental commander, this is too difficult!"
He couldn't help but give a wry smile: "If we're talking about numbers, we can easily reach that number; it's simple."
"In terms of weaponry and equipment, after this expansion, our combat battalion is actually not much different from a Japanese battalion."
"Especially in terms of artillery, the Japanese have only two Type 92 infantry guns in a single artillery squad, while we have as many as 10."
"These eight extra gates are enough to make up for that negligible difference in firepower."
At this point, Zhang Mierui paused, "Just as Lao Gao said, the gap between us and the Japanese is more about the quality of our soldiers."
"The Japanese soldiers are better at tactics and skills than us, they eat better, and they are stronger. Our combat battalion is a unique large-scale unit in the Eighth Route Army, but it is too difficult to match them."
As he spoke, Zhang Mierui shook his head: "I'm not trying to boost the morale of others while diminishing our own, but tactics and techniques require practice and time."
"It's not something that can be improved in a short time."
As Zhang Mierui finished speaking, the others also began to speak.
Everyone's meaning was roughly the same; it wasn't opposition, nor was it unrealistic ambition. They simply expressed that they didn't think a combat battalion could be compared to a Japanese infantry battalion for the time being.
The reason everyone is so pessimistic is not because of inferiority or fear, but because they know the enemy too well and are too clear about themselves.
Since the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance against Japan, everyone has been fighting against the Japanese invaders, killing and sacrificing many. They have no concept of fear.
The reason we weren't afraid was because the Japanese devils were the enemy, but it didn't mean they were weak or incompetent.
It's safe to say that everyone has dreamed of one day competing with the Japanese in terms of manpower, tactics, and weaponry.
But after so many years of development, how many groups have achieved that?
Chu Feng listened to everyone's words and took in their expressions. He felt neither disappointed nor frustrated, because he knew that these were all facts and the truth.
Why is he angry?
So, after everyone finished speaking, Chu Feng's expression remained calm as he looked at them and said, "You're all right. There's one more thing you didn't mention."
"We are still inferior to the Japanese in terms of the tactical skills of our officers and the capabilities of our junior officers."
Chu Feng's words stunned everyone, leaving them even more confused about their leader's thoughts, their eyes filled with bewilderment and incomprehension.
"Are you a little confused about what I'm trying to say?" Seeing everyone's confusion, Chu Feng joked with a smile.
Uh-huh!!!
Everyone nodded in unison.
Chu Feng gently picked up a cigarette from the table, lit it, and took a puff: "You might think that when I proposed benchmarking against the Japanese company and battalion, it meant that our combat battalion should immediately catch up with the Japanese troops."
"You must be just as good as them."
Chu Feng exhaled a puff of smoke: "Is this possible? Impossible!"
"The reason I told you to benchmark against the Japanese is not to make you grow up immediately, but to give you a goal."
"Let me tell you, in order to train and fight hard within two months, three months, or even half a year, you will eventually become as strong as a Japanese battalion."
"Benchmarking is just to give you a reference, a target to catch up with, and ultimately to catch up with and surpass them."
Chu Feng's explanation made everyone who was initially confused instantly understand, and their doubts were resolved.
Chu Feng didn't give everyone time to think further. His expression became increasingly serious: "I believe in the saying that it's not shameful to fall behind, and hard work doesn't lie. If there's a gap, we should face it squarely and strive to catch up."
"I don't believe in fate."
Then he asked the crowd, "Ten days ago, our guard regiment was established. Did you ever imagine that you could wipe out four or five hundred Japanese and puppet troops in a single battle?"
Everyone shook their heads!
"Ten days ago, could you have imagined that our combat battalion would be equipped with weapons and equipment on par with an entire Japanese infantry battalion?"
Everyone continued to shake their heads.
Chu Feng chuckled: "In just ten days, we've accomplished two things that you never even dared to dream of before."
"Then I'll give you three months, four months, five months."
"During this period, you'll have plenty of food. There will be no shortage of meat. And you won't lack ammunition."
"All you need to do is one thing: train hard and fight with all your might. Don't you have the confidence to surpass the Japanese?"
Everyone shook their heads again, a fire igniting in their eyes.
Yes!
Just because we were inferior to the Japanese in the past doesn't mean we'll always be inferior.
We didn't have the chance before, but now we do. Why can't the Japanese surpass us?
"Commander, rest assured, we guarantee that within three months we will completely surpass any Japanese infantry company of the same size and number." Company Commander Huang Zhenggong shouted without hesitation.
"Our Second Company is the same!" Zhang Mierui gritted his teeth, his eyes full of resentment.
"A triple hit too!"
"Give us three months, and our Fourth Company will definitely take them down!"
"..."
The company commanders and political instructors could no longer hold back and began to express their opinions to Chu Feng.
At this moment, their hesitation, lack of confidence, and doubt disappeared, replaced by determination, resolve, and self-confidence.
"Hahaha!"
Seeing the changes in everyone, Chu Feng smiled: "Alright, I heard your determination."
As the old saying goes, let's put it to the test and see what it's really like.
"Collect your own weapons and ammunition. Personnel will be in place by tomorrow or the day after." Chu Feng's voice continued, "I will also distribute the training plans to you."
"We'll see how it goes in three months!"
Everyone immediately stood up and confidently shouted, "Yes, sir! We guarantee to complete the mission!!!"