Holding the original shares, they fought all the way to the Korean War!

Li Yunlong took out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and put it in his mouth.

He struck a match, lit it, and took a deep drag.

"Recruit soldiers, train them, and fight the Japanese."

He exhaled a puff of smoke and squinted at the mountain road ahead.

"The brigade commander is right, we are too few people right now."

"So, when I get back, I'm going to recruit soldiers like crazy."

"We aim to expand the team to over 500 people within a month."

Zhou Tianyang nodded.

"Old Li, I think about the same thing as you."

"However, I plan to divide the first battalion into three battalions."

Li Yunlong turned his head to look at him.

"Expand directly to three battalions?"

"right."

Zhou Tianyang nodded, his tone calm.

"The three companies of the first battalion were directly upgraded to three battalions."

"Do it right the first time, so you don't have to go through all the trouble later."

Li Yunlong was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"That's a good idea."

He had a cigarette dangling from his lips and his hands in his pockets.

"I'm also planning to expand my team."

"However, I don't have an appetite as big as yours."

"I'll first divide the battalion into two battalions, and then divide it into three battalions once the force has expanded further."

The two were talking.

Before I knew it, I had walked for another half hour.

Another fork in the road appeared ahead.

One road leads northeast to Shinian Village.

One road leads southeast to Lijia Yu.

Li Yunlong stopped, turned around, and looked at Zhou Tianyang.

"Zhou Xiaogui, that's enough for now."

He stretched out his hand.

Zhou Tianyang grasped his hand and shook it vigorously.

"Old Li, take care."

Take care of yourself too.

Li Yunlong released his grip and patted him on the shoulder.

"If there's anything, send someone to inform me."

"OK."

Zhou Tianyang nodded and led the team southeast.

Li Yunlong stood there, watching Zhou Tianyang's figure gradually disappear into the distance, vanishing along the winding mountain road.

Then, he strode off to the northeast, with the group following behind.

Zhou Tianyang led his team along the mountain path, his mind racing with plans for when they returned.

The three companies of the first battalion were upgraded to three battalions.

Zhao Wenlong was appointed as the commander of the first battalion, and Tian Chengjun was appointed as the commander of the second battalion.

The candidate for the third battalion commander...

Zhou Tianyang thought for a moment, and a person came to mind.

Sun Shengli.

This man was a former reconnaissance soldier; he was bold, meticulous, and skilled in combat.

Moreover, judging from his interactions with Sun Shengli.

This person is not only good at reconnaissance, but also at leading troops.

Making him the commander of the third battalion should be no problem.

Thinking of this, Zhou Tianyang quickened his pace and headed towards Lijia Yu.

When Zhou Tianyang and his group returned to Lijia Yu, it was already 1 p.m.

Zhao Wenlong was leading the soldiers of the Second and Third Companies in training.

Upon seeing Zhou Tianyang and the others return, Zhao Wenlong hurriedly ran over.

"Commander, you're back!"

Zhou Tianyang nodded, his gaze sweeping over the soldiers training on the threshing ground.

"Has anything happened in the last couple of days?"

"no."

Zhao Wenlong shook his head and wiped his sweat.

"All is well, nothing has happened."

"People from several surrounding villages have come to sign up for the army."

How many people?

Thirteen.

Zhao Wenlong answered very decisively.

"They were all young men in their early twenties, strong and healthy."

Zhou Tianyang nodded and patted him on the shoulder.

"Okay, keep recruiting."

"yes!"

Zhao Wenlong stood at attention and saluted.

Zhou Tianyang turned and walked towards the regimental headquarters.

He went into the courtyard and sat down at the table.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip of water, then leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

He was still thinking about expanding the organization.

After a while.

"Correspondent!"

"arrive!"

A soldier ran in from outside the courtyard and stood at attention.

"Go and call Zhao Wenlong, Tian Chengjun, and Sun Shengli here."

"yes!"

The messenger turned and ran out.

Less than fifteen minutes later, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard.

Zhao Wenlong was the first to walk in.

"Commander, you wanted to see me?"

Zhou Tianyang nodded and pointed to the chair.

"sit."

Zhao Wenlong sat down, his gaze fixed on Zhou Tianyang's face, waiting for him to speak.

Immediately afterwards, Tian Chengjun strode in.

"Commander!"

He stood at attention, his voice loud and clear.

"sit."

Zhou Tianyang pointed to the chair.

Tian Chengjun sat down.

Sun Shengli was the last to enter.

He glanced around the room as he entered before finally fixing his gaze on Zhou Tianyang.

"Commander!"

Zhou Tianyang nodded and pointed to the last chair.

"sit."

Sun Shengli sat down, his back ramrod straight.

Zhou Tianyang's gaze swept across the three faces before he slowly spoke.

"I called you here because I have something to announce."

The three of them straightened their backs and waited for him to continue.

"I have decided to upgrade the three companies of the first battalion into three battalions."

Zhou Tianyang's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

"Three battalions, this time we've got them all in one go."

The three people in the room were stunned.

Zhao Wenlong was the first to react, his eyes widening in shock.

"Commander, do you mean to split the First Battalion into three battalions?"

"right."

Zhou Tianyang nodded and continued.

"Zhao Wenlong, you should remain the battalion commander."

Zhao Wenlong stood up abruptly, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Yes, Commander!"

Zhou Tianyang waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down.

Then he looked at Tian Chengjun.

"Tian Chengjun, you will be the commander of the second battalion."

Tian Chengjun also stood up, stood at attention, saluted, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Yes, Commander!"

Zhou Tianyang then looked at Sun Shengli.

"Sun Shengli, you will be the commander of the third battalion."

Sun Shengli was stunned for a moment, then suddenly stood up, stood at attention, and saluted.

His voice was a little hoarse, but every word he spoke was firm and resounding.

"Yes, Commander!"

Zhou Tianyang nodded, his gaze sweeping across the three faces.

"Company commanders and platoon leaders in each battalion will be promoted from among the veterans."

"There is only one principle: the capable rise, and the mediocre fall."

"Those who are capable will become company commanders or platoon leaders, and those who are not capable will start as privates."

"Did you all understand?"

"clear!"

The three answered in unison.

Zhou Tianyang leaned back in his chair, his gaze turning serious.

"Starting today, the three battalions will recruit and train their own soldiers."

"The principle of recruitment remains unchanged: no forced conscription, no forced recruitment, all based on voluntary participation."

"The training standards remain unchanged; physical fitness, shooting, bayonet fighting, and tactics are all essential."

He paused, then raised his voice a few decibels.

"I want to see three fully-staffed battalions within six months."

"Can the three of you do it?"

"able!"

The three answered in unison, their voices echoing in the room.

Zhou Tianyang nodded and waved his hand.

"Alright, go ahead."

The three stood up, saluted, and strode out.

The sound of footsteps gradually faded away in the courtyard.

Zhou Tianyang stood up and walked to the window.

On the threshing floor, Zhao Wenlong was gathering the soldiers and making arrangements.

Tian Chengjun stood to the side, unable to suppress the excitement on his face.

Sun Shengli stood at the very back, his gaze resolute.

Zhou Tianyang watched this scene with a slight smile on his lips.

Next, we will continue recruiting and training.

The goal is to truly transform the Second New Regiment into a force that strikes fear into the hearts of the Japanese invaders.

He turned around, walked back to the table, and sat down.

Zhou Tianyang leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

In my mind, I started planning the next step.