Chapter 197: Zhou Weiguo Appointed Commander Of The Independent German-equipped Reinforced Regiment
“Good day, officer! May I ask what the matter is?”
Seeing a major general suddenly arrive to see him, Zhou Weiguo also immediately saluted respectfully to him.
“The Military Commission heard that you obtained a batch of German weaponry equipment, so they sent me to ask you if you have any ideas about joining the other four German-equipped troops? Of course, you can also apply to form a new German-equipped division troops, which would allow our main force to strengthen its strength!”
“Of course, this is also one of Your Excellency’s intentions. He still thinks highly of you! He has already started paying attention to you!”
“Zhou Weiguo! This is also a promising start to your bright future!”
Seeing Zhou Weiguo being polite and saluting to him,
Major General Wu Cheng also immediately returned the salute and showed a polite smile as he said.
“But I am currently under the Central Army 98th Division troops, so I have no plans to join other German-equipped division troops for the time being. As for forming a new German-equipped division, I am now just an ordinary regiment commander!”
“I have no battle achievements, nor practical combat experience leading troops to kill the enemy, so I’m afraid I am not qualified for it!”
“Moreover, I do not have that much German weaponry equipment for the time being to form a new German-equipped division. The reason I can now have German weaponry equipment to re-equip my troops is because overseas wealthy friends donated it to me!”
“Because the northern side has already broken out in a war to resist Japanese invaders’ invasion, he hopes that one day I can use this German weaponry equipment to kill Japanese invaders and defend the country!”
Regarding the other party coming and directly offering such a big promise right away,
Zhou Weiguo calmly refused without being moved.
Moreover, his vigilance also rose immediately.
Because the matter of him re-equipping with German weaponry equipment had already alerted the Military Commission and Chairman Chang’s side,
so he had to be vigilant.
If he were exploited by certain people with ulterior motives to target Zhou Wenhua behind him, that would be bad.
Zhou Wenhua not only re-equipped all of his troops with German weaponry equipment,
but he was also his cousin with blood relations.
So given Zhou Weiguo’s loyal character,
he would absolutely not let Zhou Wenhua get into trouble.
So he also immediately spoke cautiously and vigilantly with Major General Wu Cheng.
“Alright! I understand! I will report your intention back to the Military Commission and Your Excellency’s side!”
“Also, recently you and your troops should intensify familiarizing and training with the German weaponry equipment, because there may be a war to fight next. We are going to fight the Japanese invaders!”
“So prepare well in advance!”
Seeing Zhou Weiguo’s persistent polite refusal,
Major General Wu Cheng also helplessly said some polite words in response.
“Yes! Officer!”
Zhou Weiguo saluted loudly again.
Major General Wu Cheng also nodded lightly,
not planning to stay longer,
and turned to leave.
He was a general under Chen Cheng, so he had to immediately go back and report Zhou Weiguo’s attitude and performance to his superior Chen Cheng and Chairman Chang.
And after watching Major General Wu Cheng leave,
Zhou Weiguo continued to conduct military training for his troops and familiarize them with the German weaponry equipment.
But he never dreamed,
that on the evening of that very day,
he received an appointment from the Military Commission and Chairman Chang’s side,
making his 583rd Regiment into an Independent German-equipped Reinforced Regiment,
and he also became the regiment commander of the Independent German-equipped Reinforced Regiment.
Regarding this sudden unexpected appointment,
Zhou Weiguo was dumbfounded.
But after being surprised for a moment,
he ignored this bizarre appointment.
Anyway, although his troops’ designation had changed,
he was still temporarily under the National Revolutionary Army 98th Division 292nd Brigade’s jurisdiction,
so Zhou Weiguo temporarily did not worry about these matters and continued to focus single-mindedly on figuring out how to properly conduct military training for his troops, to proficiently use the new German weaponry equipment, and to gain certain combat capabilities.
