Chapter 39 How about trying to be a porter?

Cun Yunsheng did not refute Meng Fanle's complaints, but thought about the reliability of the bicycle.

Logistics issues have always been a problem that has plagued all armies throughout history, both in China and abroad.

Even Cun Yunsheng had to worry about logistics.

A small team of one or two hundred people can carry a little bit of supplies each, so there is no need to worry about logistics issues.

But an army of more than 2,000 people cannot be equipped with just the equipment on shoulders and backs.

Therefore, bicycles and Dian horses are the only choices for Cun Yunsheng.

Compared to the Yunnan horse that still needs food and drink, bicycles are the most perfect solution.

Because the famous Silver Wheel Force relied on 12,000 bicycles to capture hundreds of thousands of British troops, sweep across Southeast Asia, and earned the title of the Malay Tigers.

Cun Yunsheng also wanted to replicate the Silver Wheel Army, but he only had a few bicycles.

And there are even fewer people who can ride, so for the time being we can only focus on the logistics staff and let them learn to ride bicycles in the shortest time possible.

At the same time, a batch of Yunnan horses were added to ease the pressure on logistics.

Once we cross the river, we’ll eat the British.

"Captain, the temperature in Myanmar is so high that the bicycle tires will definitely burst due to excessive air pressure."

"How are you going to solve it?" Meng Fanle looked at the other party and asked puzzledly.

Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng said with a smile.

"Can't I ride my bike if the tire is flat?"

"????"

For a moment, Meng Fanle’s mind was full of question marks: Can he still ride the bike without a tire?
"But that's too much effort."

Meng Fanle had also ridden a bicycle before. After thinking about it for a while, he realized that he could indeed ride a bicycle without tires, but it was too tiring and would also wear out the crotch of his pants.

"It's better than walking on two legs, right?" Cun Yunsheng asked back.

Meng was now speechless. Compared to the soreness in his legs, that little wear and tear was nothing.

"How is the communication company being formed? I've handed the people over to you, and you have to be responsible for solving their problems for me. In ten days, we will have to cross the river. I hope the radio station can be useful by then, otherwise, we will be blind." Cun Yunsheng had already arranged the logistics issues, and asked about the communication company again.

Being asked this question, Meng Fanle felt a little annoyed.

"Commander, I'm not studying radio. I'm also figuring it out myself. The two people you sent here are just beginners. They are not very skilled and can't remember many communication codes."

I almost said that these two people are not very reliable.

Cun Yunsheng pretended not to hear Meng Fanle's complaints and continued speaking.

"You are also a top student at Yenching University. How can a mere radio stump you?"

Hearing this, Meng Fanle was choked and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Are you saying you can't do it?
Wouldn't that be a slap in the face of Young Master Meng?
To be honest, this thing is a bit difficult.

Looking at Meng Fan's deflated look, Cun Yunsheng chuckled.

"When you have time, study more books on radio. We don't ask you to be able to intercept the Japanese radio, but just be able to send and receive telegrams normally. Is that not too much to ask?"

Originally, Cun Yunsheng's requirements were not high. He just needed to send and receive telegrams normally and maintain communication.

It was simply because Meng Fan thought too much and thought that he should establish a communications company that could intercept Japanese radio signals.

In that case, the professional requirements will be very high and these two people will not be enough.

"If that's all, then it's not difficult. We can definitely get it done before we set off." Meng Fanle said confidently.

Nowadays, college students are all talented. As long as they are willing to work hard and have patience, it is not difficult for them to change majors.

Meng Fanle's resume can be counted, proficient in military skills, map work, English, and Confucian classics. "Okay, the communications company will be handed over to you. In addition, select some people who have been to school and train more soldiers who can send and receive telegraphs."

"I will establish battalion and company-level communications in the future, which will require a large number of radio transmitters." Cun Yunsheng reminded again.

"Yes, I understand." Meng Fanle nodded in response.

The artillery company was handed over to Krupp, and Cun Yunsheng had only one requirement, which was that before setting off, the people in the artillery company must be familiar with the operation of the mortar.

Regarding this, Krupp patted his chest and guaranteed that he would complete the task.

Then Cun Yunsheng found Milong again.

At this moment, Milong was extremely busy.

With more than 2,000 people eating, drinking, defecating and urinating, he didn't even have time to rest.

"Commander, you should change a quartermaster. I don't want to do this job anymore. It's not a job for a human being."

"I also have to ride a bicycle. That thing rubs my crotch too much."

"Look, my legs are still shaking." As soon as he saw Cun Yunsheng, Milong complained bitterly.

I originally thought this was a good job, but it turned out to be a nightmare.

"What? Do you regret it now? You signed a military order at that time. Do you want me to punish you by military law?" You can't be nice to a tough guy like Milong. Cun Yunsheng will not tolerate him and shows his authority as the regiment commander.

Milong opened his mouth, but choked back what he wanted to say.

I muttered to myself, what a bastard, a country bumpkin.

"What? Are you cursing me in your heart? I'm telling you, learn well. If you don't learn how to ride a bike before you set off, I'll show you how I'll punish you." Cun Yunsheng threatened.

Hearing this, Milong responded weakly.

"Okay, stop sighing. That thing is not difficult. If you master the balance, it's just a toy. Even children can ride it." Cun Yunsheng comforted her and continued.

"I asked you to come here because I have something for you to do."

"What's the matter?" Milong asked curiously.

"Can you please accept a batch of second-hand bicycles? As long as they can be ridden, it doesn't matter if they are good or bad."

"It doesn't matter even if the tire is flat, as long as the rim is still there." Cun Yunsheng said.

It is basically impossible to form a replica Silver Wheel Army just relying on the explosion rate of the Golden Finger.

So, buying a second-hand bicycle was put on the agenda.

"In this shabby place like Zenda, not many people own bicycles. Even if there are some, they treat them as treasures." Milong said casually.

Bicycles these days are high-end luxury items. Even if they are slightly worn out, they are still treasures and few people sell them.

Otherwise, the three bicycles sold by Cun Yunsheng would not have been sold at a high price.

"What about other places?" Cun Yunsheng continued to ask.

“It’s the same everywhere. They are all treasures. Basically they won’t be sold unless there is a big problem with them.” Milong said, shaking his head.

"In this case, we can only buy more Yunnan horses." Cun Yunsheng sighed lightly and said with some annoyance.

Milong knew that the other party was worried about logistics, and bicycles could indeed solve logistics problems very well.

After all, you only need to pedal for a hundred kilometers, and there is no need to eat, drink or rest, which is much better than the Yunnan Horse.

But this thing is a scarce commodity, even if it is second-hand it is still a treasure.

"I think we can recruit some porters." Milong made a suggestion.

"Porter?"

(End of this chapter)