Chapter Thirteen My Team My Soldiers
After witnessing the baptism of war, this team of passionate and patriotic young people matured a lot overnight. Those who were timid, regretful, and weak-willed basically ran away. The less than a hundred people who remained could finally be used.
This result made Zhu Bin greatly relieved. He was really afraid that all of them would be wiped out in a big scandal!
On the journey from the battlefield to Baohua Temple in Dachang, everyone's emotions and spirits were much higher. They no longer felt depressed and nervous. Those who witnessed them eloquently boasted about the heroic deeds of Zhu Bin and Yu Baoguo, which attracted a lot of attention.
Surprised.
Zhu Bin walked steadily among the team, and the enthusiastic and respectful eyes around him were extremely calm, as if this was all taken for granted. Such a calm demeanor is even more admirable. This is a leader with the style of a general.
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To say that these volunteers are really full of talents, they are different from ordinary people. They live in Shanghai, which has the most prosperous information culture. It is also a metropolis where all the three religions and nine streams in the Far East are mixed. Top figures from all over the world come and go here.
Their vision is as broad as any in this world, so it is not easy to impress them.
On the other hand, if you can make these people truly believe in themselves, then the next thing will be much easier to handle!
By the time he arrived at Baohua Temple, Zhu Bin could basically conclude that his chances of seizing this team were more than 80%.
Baohua Temple is a newly built temple. In addition to a dozen main halls and main rooms, there are many planned houses that have not been built around it. The walls have basically been erected. There are sparse woods and large fields outside the door, and the place is open.
It is indeed suitable for garrisoning the team, but the volunteer army set off in a hurry, and each person only stayed with a small amount of personal supplies. There were no other weapons, equipment, or any other supplies. Even how to prepare breakfast was a problem, said the quartermaster in charge of logistics.
Chen Liuqing was unable to do anything with the little money in his hand, so he had to come to the two vice-captains to find a way.
Vice Captain Zhang Guoshu was very ashamed. Originally, Captain Wang Pingnan had high hopes for him, but Wang Zhixiang almost destroyed the team last night. How long did it take to set off? It’s embarrassing to tell. Fortunately, Zhu Bin held steady at the critical moment.
Even though more than half of the people were gone, the Volunteer Army brand was not destroyed. Now that Chen Liuqing was on his side, he didn't know what to do - he didn't have any money either!
Zhu Bin smiled calmly: "There is no need to worry about equipment and supplies. I think Captain Wang and the committee will make arrangements to let all the comrades have a good rest first, and also ask the masters in the temple to help cook some hot porridge to warm everyone's stomachs.
Once the money is spent, give it to them later.”
When Vice Captain Zhu spoke, Chen Liuqing naturally had no doubts. Looking at the nouveau riche-style equipment on his body, he would definitely not stand idly by. The life of the volunteers should be very easy in the future, so he left happily.
The abbot of Baohua Temple, the great monk Shi Deyong, knew as early as a few days ago when the 19th Route Army divided the war zone, he was afraid that there would be no peace here. Fortunately, monks can see clearly, and there is no place for them in troubled times.
These monks were peaceful and peaceful, but the arrival of the volunteers this morning was not a surprise.
As a representative, Zhu Bin came to visit in person and introduced his needs. The great monk said with a free and easy smile: "Although Buddhism has no borders, monks have origins. Now that the country is in trouble, how can some external possessions be lost?"
Are you reluctant? Just use whatever Captain Zhu needs."
Zhu Bin smiled and replied: "We will not take advantage of you as monks. After the war, we will pay you double the amount we use. I heard that you have some tips on strengthening the body, regulating internal organs, and treating injuries caused by bruises."
, can you help me during these days? Our team has just been established and we are in short supply of doctors."
The great monk Deyong did not refuse: "Captain Zhu doesn't mind a few convenient methods for protecting the Dao, and the old monks and others should be able to help."
With the landlord's cooperation, things became much easier. Soon, the team of less than a hundred people were eating hot porridge. When the sun rose, Wang Pingnan, who got the news, took a three-wheeled motorcycle to catch up with the dust.
When I arrived, I saw that there were not many people at the scene, and my extremely ugly face softened a little.
When he saw Zhu Bin, he held his hand and sighed in shame: "Brother Hanchen, I really didn't expect that Wang Zhixiang was such a person. Pingnan is really popular among the people. This... ugh!"
Zhu Bin smiled casually and said: "Captain Wang, you don't have to blame yourself. We come from all over the world, and we didn't have much communication in the past. No one dares to say how we will perform in the face of a life-and-death crisis. To be able to attract so many passionate young people with a single call,
You've done enough."
Wang Pingnan breathed a sigh of relief. In a sense, he and Zhu Bin had a prosperous relationship. He was the one who introduced him. There were unknown commercial interests involved, including the National Salvation Committee he represented and the big guys behind him.
We, the local forces in Shanghai, are all watching. Now it is obvious that the old man on his side has made a fool of himself, but Zhu Bin has no intention of ridiculing or making a fuss about this matter.
Everyone who turned around was always full of energy. Wang Pingnan secretly praised Zhu Bin's method. He asked himself that he could not do this under the same situation, and it would be in vain to expect Zhang Guoshu and others.
After thinking for a while, he said: "There are quite a lot of people. The firearms and ammunition promised by Brigadier Weng should be delivered, but there is really a shortage of other supplies. I am thinking of a way. I am afraid that I will make my comrades suffer these days."
Zhu Bin waved his hand: "Captain Wang, you can rest assured. I am most afraid of hardship, so I will prepare a lot of supplies wherever I go. I will eat and use them. I will not be missing my comrades. Please wait a moment."
He turned around and found a check from the box. It was a cashier's check from Citibank that he drew when exchanging gold. It was cashed on sight, and the amount was a full 100,000!
"This is my wish. I also ask Captain Wang to take care of it so that the soldiers can eat and drink well and not suffer from cold and hunger." Zhu Bin handed it over as if holding a piece of papyrus.
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"This...how is this possible!" Wang Pingnan was shocked. He was not a person who had never seen money, but he was the first to make such a generous gesture like Zhu Bin! There are many people who donated to the Volunteer Army, like Yu Qiaqing
The wealthy people in China have tens of millions of dollars in wealth. They must be richer than Zhu Bin, right? But I have never seen them take out so much at once and be so happy!
In fact, he didn't rest last night. He went to visit Wu Zhihao, Lu Qisheng, Pan Yisan, Weng Boying, Chen Baosan and other gentlemen to ask for their help to meet the needs of the volunteers. They all generously agreed, and then he was relieved.
He breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't expect Zhu Bin to be so kind and righteous. It was really...Wang Pingnan felt a little embarrassed.
At about ten o'clock in the morning, the weapons and ammunition promised by the 19th Route Army were delivered, but they were far from enough for one person. Many comrades arrived in a hurry, and they didn't even have bedding and clothes. There were only a few people in Baohua Temple, so they had to reserve food.
Not much, I'm going to be hungry soon.
"This is not the way! We can't wait stupidly. Since we want to keep this team in our pocket, how can we not spend some money?"
Zhu Bin thought about it, discussed it with Wang Kaishan, gave him a check, and followed the military vehicle back to Shanghai. The next morning, Wang Kaishan hurried back after a long journey, leading eight trucks!
"Comrades, our supplies have arrived. These were all donated by Vice Captain Zhu!"
"Long live Vice-Captain Zhu!" The soldiers who had been freezing and hungry all night cheered and swarmed up excitedly. They were busy lifting the things on the car down. They were surprised to see tents, clothing, shoes and hats, medicines, short-handled shovels, etc. inside.
Various wooden fake guns, knives, axes, grains, cans, etc. are all available.
After half a morning of chaos, everyone was wearing brand new military uniforms, high-waisted furry warm leather shoes on their feet, canvas belts around their waists, and simple carrying gear, including water bottles, shovels, bullet boxes, and grenades.
There are even woolen gloves! Holding a wooden gun the same size as a real Hanyang-made rifle, wearing a German M17 steel helmet, they were photographed forming a square formation on the square in front of Baohua Temple. Suddenly, their temperament changed.
The people who came back one after another yesterday, about two hundred people in total, were silent and solemn, and a faint air of solemnity arose spontaneously!
Zhu Bin stood in front of the formation with his hands behind his back and his legs crossed, his stern eyes swept over every enthusiastic young face, and shouted loudly: "Next, you will undergo the most rigorous wartime training. Are you ready?
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"Ready!" The loud voice was uniform, and the roaring sound shook the dark clouds in the sky!
Chapter completed!