Chapter 107 Is this a regiment? The firepower is comparable to that of a division!
"Yunsheng, your request really puts me in a difficult position." Du Yuming couldn't help but smile bitterly after hearing Yunsheng's request.

He had said before that the Fifth Army was not his private army that he could give away at will.

However, one should be grateful for what one has received.

So, it was difficult for him to refuse the other party.

In the past few days, the Sichuan Army has transported a large amount of supplies to the Fifth Army. Food was transported in tons, and dozens of live pigs were transported. Other canned food, compressed biscuits and the like were countless.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Fifth Army can completely rely on these supplies to easily complete the rest of the journey.

In addition to these, the wounded were given medicines and rescued at all costs.

Some seriously injured soldiers had been sentenced to death in the eyes of the veterans, but they were saved.

It can be said that the entire Fifth Army is grateful for the kindness of the Sichuan Army.

The wounded soldiers solemnly stated that they would stay and help the Sichuan Army fight the Japanese.

Du Yuming didn't understand how this kid could win so many people's hearts at such a young age.

In fact, it’s not that Cun Yunsheng can win people’s hearts, but that he puts himself in others’ shoes.

They are all heroes fighting for their country. How can we let these heroes bleed and cry?

So he ordered the logistics and medical teams to do their best to rescue the wounded and transport a large amount of supplies to the Fifth Army.

Even the precious medicine penicillin had to be taken out. There were less than fifty boxes of penicillin accumulated during this period, but Cun Yunsheng took them all out without hesitation and demanded that all efforts be made to rescue the seriously injured.

Except for a very small number of seriously injured soldiers with broken arms and legs, the rest suffered from infected and festered wounds, high fevers, and fainting.

As long as the infection is controlled, you can survive.

It was precisely because of Cun Yunsheng's various behaviors that Du Yuming found it difficult to deal with.

"Sir, this request is really easy for you." Cun Yunsheng said with a smile.

"Just now, General Stilwell sent me a telegram saying that a large amount of military supplies will arrive in Myitkyina, and the Sichuan Army Corps will be reorganized according to the standard regiment of the US Army."

"As for the Sichuan Army, I believe you also know that many of them can be soldiers, but if they are asked to operate those new weapons, they simply cannot do it."

"Let's not talk about anything else. If it weren't for the support of the brothers in the Fifth Army Artillery Regiment, my soldiers would probably still be figuring out how to fire the heavy artillery."

"Not to mention, there are new tanks coming from the US military. I'm worried about how to use them."

Hearing this, the corners of Du Yuming's mouth twitched. Is this guy sure he's not here to show off?
Worried about new tanks?

He wants to worry too.

If you can’t use it up, you can give it to me.

But, an honest man has to have dignity, especially since he is a junior, he was too embarrassed to ask for it.

Moreover, others have given us so many supplies. If I ask for more, it would seem too greedy.

"I really can't give you a tank soldier. I can't explain myself even if I give him to me." Du Yuming shook his head and said.

"However, I can have the tank regiment send some veterans to stay as instructors, but only for three months at most. This is the longest time I can get. After this time, they must go back."

Favors must be repaid.

Not to mention that the Sichuan Army occupied Myitkyina, blocked the Japanese attack, and saved most of the Fifth Army.

For example, during the few days they have been in Myitkyina, they have never lacked food and drink, and they even ask from time to time whether there is enough.

As for such a sincere greeting, which ragtag army can do it?

Even direct descendants cannot do this.

So Du Yuming must repay this favor.

Taking into account that the current tank regiment does not have many tanks and many tank soldiers are actually infantry, it was decided to transfer some tank soldiers in the name of instructors to help the Sichuan Army Corps form a tank battalion.

As for the instructors sent by the Americans, they had no conflict with them at all.

In fact, Cun Yunsheng even looked down on the American military's armored instructors.

At this time, the German army should be the one that made the most use of tanks.

Unfortunately, due to the antagonistic relationship between the two sides, Cun Yunsheng can only think about it.

Fortunately, some soldiers in the Fifth Army's tank regiment were former soldiers from the armored forces of the German-equipped division.

In other words, it more or less inherited some of the German armored theories.

With the military concepts he knew, he basically won a complete victory against the Japanese armored forces.

"Thank you so much, thank you so much." Cun Yunsheng stood up, held Du Yuming with both hands, and kept thanking him.

With the support of the Fifth Army, the establishment of the Sichuan Army's chariot battalion will be very smooth.

There would be no need for that guy Zhao He to nag me every day.

Du Yuming was a little anxious because of his enthusiastic performance.

"No need to do this. I should thank you for saving the Fifth Army." Du Yuming quickly waved his hand, indicating that this was not necessary.

What a good man!
What a good person!

Cun Yunsheng felt a wave of emotion in his heart. It was a pity that good people were not valued these days.

Thinking of this, Cun Yunsheng's heart moved and he spoke.

"Sir, the military assistance provided by the US military this time is very large, which is enough to allow the Sichuan Army to re-equip itself."

? ? ? ?
Du Yuming was stunned. Is this guy really not here to show off?
However, after spending a few days getting to know each other, he knew that this guy was not that kind of person, so he waited for his next words.

"My thought is, I wonder if the sir cares about the old equipment?"

"What do you mean? Do you want to sell it?"

"Then you have found the wrong person. I have no money, and the Fifth Army's military pay is not my responsibility." Du Yuming shook his head, indicating that he had no money and could not afford these weapons.

"If you want to sell it, you can go to the black market. I believe someone will be interested in your equipment."

To be honest, Du Yuming was also very interested. After all, these old weapons had not been used many times and the rifling was new.

You know, some of the weapons used by the miscellaneous troops did not even have rifling, but they still fought. These so-called old weapons were new to those miscellaneous troops.

Even for the direct lineage, it is a rare and good weapon.

"Sir, you are thinking wrongly. If I really want to sell it, I have no shortage of channels in the black market." Cun Yunsheng said lightly.

"I mean, give all these weapons and equipment to the Fifth Army, thank you for your help to the Sichuan Army."

Hearing this, Du Yuming's pupils shrank sharply. How luxurious are the Sichuan Army's equipment?
For example, all members are equipped with at least M1 Garand semi-automatic rifles, and the squad leaders, deputy squad leaders and backbone members are all equipped with Thompson submachine guns. Some squads are also equipped with Browning automatic rifles, which are so-called light machine guns.

It can be said that the firepower of an infantry squad is equivalent to that of a company of ragtag troops, even his Fifth Army cannot compare to it.

Not to mention the various infantry battalions, artillery companies, etc. of the Sichuan Army.

According to Zhu Maoqin, the Sichuan Army had more than two hundred mortars in total.

This is not the firepower configuration that a regiment should have at all.

Even a division does not have such powerful firepower.

Therefore, it is no wonder that Du Yuming's breathing has quickened a lot now that so many weapons and equipment have been transferred to him.

With so many weapons and equipment, he can confidently say that the next time he encounters an attack by a Japanese division, he is confident that he can defeat the enemy.

The reason why Cun Yunsheng donated these equipment to Du Yuming was, on the one hand, to thank him for his support, and on the other hand, to strengthen the firepower of the Fifth Army so that they would be more relaxed when stationed in southwestern Yunnan.

After all, the Fifth Army’s losses are not heavy. After a slight reorganization and some reinforcement, it can continue to fight on the battlefield.

However, it would be very difficult to resist the Japanese attack relying on the original weapons and equipment.

In addition, the China-Burma Highway was cut off by the Japanese army, so military aid could only rely on the Hump Route.

However, the transport planes on the Hump Route can only transport a very limited amount of equipment at a time. After these equipment arrive at the mountain city, they will be equipped to the main troops first.

With Du Yuming's honest character of not fighting or competing, it was not his turn at all.

"Is this true?" Du Yuming asked in disbelief. Even the adjutant next to him found it unbelievable. This was a regiment.

And this is no ordinary group!
No wonder Du Yuming looked a little pale and his body was trembling.

"Of course it's true. I always keep my word." Cun Yunsheng said lightly.

"However, I have a condition."

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world.

Du Yuming's heart sank and he spoke quickly.

"If you want soldiers, forget it. I've told you, they are not my personal soldiers."

"Sir, you're joking. My request is very simple. I hope that when the Fifth Army cannot defend southwestern Yunnan, I hope that my grandfather can be taken away safely. After all, my grandfather is already eighty-eight years old, and I just hope that he can enjoy his old age in peace." Cun Yunsheng shook his head and said in a heavy tone.

Hearing that this was the only request, Du Yuming couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that someone would ask for something else, such as support for some branches of the military.

Du Yuming can naturally guarantee this requirement.

At the same time, he also looked up to Cun Yunsheng. Anyone who cares so much about his grandfather must be a kind and filial person in his heart.

"Don't worry, I will defend southwestern Yunnan to the death. If I really can't defend it, I will definitely take Mr. Cun away." Du Yuming promised.

"Okay, I'll have someone prepare a list when I get back, including the artillery battalion promised to the Fifth Army." Cun Yunsheng smiled with satisfaction.

Hearing this, Du Yuming smiled and began to think about how to reorganize the Fifth Army.

On the way back, Meng Fanle asked in confusion.

"Commander, you are really generous. You just give away an entire regiment's equipment like that? It would make a lot of money even if it is sold on the black market." As he said this, he looked heartbroken.

"You have forgotten that you sold a lot of weapons in Zenda to raise money for the army."

"Now they are really generous. They gave away an entire regiment's worth of equipment in one go. And it's not just an ordinary infantry regiment."

"Okay, you've seen the state of the Fifth Army. Without this batch of weapons, how can they resist the Japanese attack with their Soviet-made weapons that lack ammunition?"

"The Japanese army's ambition is to attack the mountain city through southwestern Yunnan."

"Think about the people of Zenda and southwestern Yunnan. They have paid too much to build the Burma Road."

"Are we going to let them suffer the ravages of war?"

"With this batch of weapons, the Fifth Army will be in a much better situation. It can even recover its combat effectiveness in the shortest time and inflict heavy damage on the Japanese army. It is also a good time for us to rest and recuperate." Cun Yunsheng said unhappily.

"Don't forget, during the six months you were in Zenda, it was the people of Zenda who squeezed out their own food rations to feed you. Even though your food wasn't very good, just rice with banana leaves, the food of the people of Zenda wasn't much better than yours."

"If nothing else, this batch of equipment must be given to the people of Zenda so that they can live a stable life without worries."

Cun Yunsheng's words left Meng Fan completely speechless.

Although they complained that their superiors did not allocate funds or provide food, it was as if they had forgotten them.

But they do get some food rations every month to ensure they don't starve to death.

"Besides, why did we go to war? Isn't it to defend our country?"

"The weapons have been given to the Fifth Army. I believe General Du Yuming will definitely inflict heavy damage on the Japanese army."

"Not to mention, the weapons sent by the Americans are terrifyingly numerous." He threw a list over.

Meng was annoyed when he took the list, and his pupils shrank sharply.

"Commander, are these Americans crazy? Giving so many weapons?"

"Now you know why I look down on those weapons?"

"There are more than a dozen heavy tanks, not including those medium tanks, not to mention that each infantry battalion is equipped with a 105mm howitzer company and a large number of mortars." Cun Yunsheng said with a sneer.

"You are the one who thinks far ahead. I am not as good as you." Meng Fanle immediately changed his expression and said in a flattering manner.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Go and send a telegram to Zenda's replenishment battalion, asking him to bring his men to Myitkyina. I'm short of manpower right now." Cun Yunsheng kicked the guy and said unhappily.

　I’ll update first and make changes later. I’m going to have breakfast. I’m so hungry!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)