Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 161 War Zone Supply

"Director Si, since the machine gun can't be sold, could you perhaps sell us some more of the ammunition it comes with? Director Si, our militia is operating in enemy-occupied territory, and resupplying us is extremely difficult." Seeing that the other party couldn't sell it, Bi Shoucai turned to ask about the ammunition.

"This?" Si Guoyi did not immediately refuse, but lowered his head to consider it.

"Director Si, you name your price, we'll trade goldfish for it." Seeing this, Bi Shoucai quickly launched another money offensive.

"Director Si, if it's suitable, let's sell some. We join the army to protect our country and our families, and also to earn more money to support our families. Director Si, you agree, right?"

Tang Ming, who was standing nearby, also whispered something in his ear.

When Bi Shoucai mentioned goldfish, Si Guoyi's eyes lit up. Coupled with what Tang Ming had just said, he immediately made up his mind.

"Since Director Tang has said so, we can sell you some extra shells."

"Originally, this machine gun was equipped with 2 rounds of ammunition. I'll give you an extra 5 rounds. Out of respect for Director Tang, I'll give you a friendly price: 100 goldfish. If you think this price is reasonable, we'll do this deal."

Si Guoyi said to Bi Bishoucai.

"Deal." Bi Shouchai agreed without even thinking.

"Director Bi, you're so straightforward. I love dealing with straightforward people. Here, let me toast you." Si Guoyi picked up the wine glass in front of him, drank it down, and then said that.

"Director Si, we should exchange ideas more often in the future. I'll drink this too." With that, Shou Cai finished his drink in one gulp.

"Director Bi, when will the transaction take place?" Tang Ming asked.

"Director Tang, Director Si, there's an abandoned temple about 10 miles east of the county town. How about we make a deal there?"

Bi Shoucai recalled that Niu Dali had sent someone to tell him that their reconnaissance battalion had found an abandoned temple and was now stationed there.

"can."

"time?"

How about 3 pm tomorrow?

"can."

"Okay, how about we exchange money for goods on the spot?"

"it is good."

"Now that the business deal is settled, come on, let's continue drinking." Tang Ming then invited the two to eat and drink.

Bi Shoucai and the other two drank for a while longer, and they were all a little drunk, so they ended the drinking session.

Before leaving, Tang Ming pulled Bi Shoucai aside and said that he would not be going to participate in the transaction the day after tomorrow. Bi Shoucai nodded in agreement and thoughtfully called a rickshaw for him to take him back to the Tang family.

Bi Shoucai returned to the inn very late, while Zhang Haoshan was waiting for someone in the room.

"Director Bi, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back, I was about to send someone to look for you."

"We drank a bit too much while discussing business tonight."

"How did the business negotiations go tonight?"

"Not bad. We traded some of the Japanese's junk for a machine gun, something called a 'Mai-something,' which they said was for shooting down Japanese planes."

"Then we've really struck gold; weapons for shooting down planes are extremely scarce."

Zhang Haoshan listened with a look of delight. Finally, we'll have cannons to shoot down the Japanese planes! The Sichuan Army has suffered countless bombings from the Japanese.

"So I agreed without even thinking about it. With the four anti-aircraft machine guns we bought before, our militia's air defense company is no longer just for show."

"Yes, if those Japanese planes come again, we'll have to teach them a lesson," Zhang Haoshan said through gritted teeth, showing his deep hatred for the Japanese planes.

"Alright, Director Bi, I'm relieved to see you back. You should get some rest; we have things to do early tomorrow morning." With that, Zhang Haoshan left. Bi Shouchai also tidied up a bit and went to sleep.

The next morning, Zhang Haoshan followed Bi Shoucai and Chu Yunlong to Chu Yunlong's residence, where Chu Yunlong led them to a military camp located in the west of the city.

"You two have been waiting for a long time," Chu Yunlong said to Zhang Haoshan and the other man as he came out of the inner room.

"Not at all, we'll have to trouble Staff Officer Chu again this time."

"We're all on the same side, there's no need to be so polite."

Since Chu Yunlong accepted several sums of money from Bi Shoucai, his attitude towards them has become increasingly favorable. They will all be his sugar daddies from now on, and he will have plenty of business dealings with them in the future.

"Let's go."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunlong and the other two boarded a military vehicle that was already waiting at the entrance, and the three of them drove towards the military camp.

Soon the military vehicle drove into the military camp. Chu Yunlong got out of the vehicle and, with the help of an officer who came to greet him, gave the order to the officers to assemble the new recruits who had already been arranged.

As the assembly call sounded, the 500 new recruits who were training on the training field quickly assembled.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, the soldiers that Director Bi assigned to you this time look pretty good, don't they?"

"Yes, the recruits are excellent." Zhang Haoshan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the young and strong new recruits in front of him. His only dissatisfaction was with the soldiers' training; it was a waste of such good soldiers.

Zhang Haoshan, spoiled by the militia soldiers, looked down on the training of these new recruits.

"What kind of training is this? The teams can't even stand in formation!"

Of course, Zhang Haoshan was complaining in his heart, but on the surface he showed Chu Yunlong a respectful expression.

"Originally intended for the main force, but now it's a bargain for you."

"Thank you, Staff Officer Chu, for considering our militia."

"When are you planning to return?" Chu Yunlong asked.

"We will return to the Wolongshan militia the day after tomorrow afternoon."

"Yes, the military camp you need has been arranged for you. There are 5 people in total who will go back with you."

"Officer Chu, what about the weapon?" Zhang Haoshan asked.

"I've already started distributing the new recruits' equipment. As for the machine guns you want, come with me. If it weren't for your great contributions this time, I wouldn't have been able to allocate so many machine guns to you."

"Thank you very much," Bi Shoucai said with a smile.

Chu Yunlong then led them away from the training ground and to a heavily guarded warehouse.

"These are 30 Czech-made light machine guns, which I'm handing over to you all at once. There's also the matching ammunition, which is here too. You can take them with you when you take the new recruits with you."

"it is good."

"Alright, that's settled. I've already spoken to the person in charge here. You can take the new recruits and this batch of weapons and equipment with you at any time."

"Yes."

"Alright, I have other things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now." Chu Yunlong finished explaining and left.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, you stay here and take charge of organizing the handover of these new recruits. I'm going to meet up with Niu Dali now to deal with those old Japanese weapons," Bi Shoucai said.

"You go ahead, I'll take care of things here."

"Okay." After saying that, Shoucai left.

"Old Bi, is that machine gun you mentioned really that powerful?" Niu Dali asked Bi Shoucai as he came over.

"Isn't it amazing that a cannon can shoot down Japanese planes?"

"With this equipment, we can teach the Japanese planes a lesson and avenge our defeat in the next battle."

The militia still vividly remembers the loss they suffered at the hands of the Japanese planes in Liushangou, and they are constantly looking for an opportunity to retaliate.

"Report, Battalion Commander, a unit has been spotted 3 miles away, heading this way. It is estimated to be a company, carrying a large amount of supplies." A scout interrupted Niu Dali and Bi Shoucai's conversation.

"Looks like they've arrived," Niu Dali said.

"Yes."

"We need to get to work too. Qin Yang, you take some men and set up those weapons and equipment in the yard."

"Yes, battalion commander."

After saying that, Qin Yang led the company that had stayed behind to move the Japanese soldiers' weapons out of the house.