Chapter 205: Ugly Truths Upfront

Yu Hua was talking very intently with Zhao Minhan's father, but his stomach let out an uncooperative growl.

Zhao Minhan's father laughed heartily: "It seems Adjutant Yu hasn't had dinner yet."

"Old woman, get some food for the Sichuan Army group."

Yu Hua gave an awkward smile.

After he and Fu Chang got off the plane, they had been on a Rapid March the whole way and hadn't eaten dinner yet.

Zhao Minhan himself also spoke to the other boatmen, asking them to prepare some hot food for the Sichuan Army.

"You have to wait a while anyway."

Yu Hua walked up to Yang Sen: "Greetings, Army Commander!"

"Brother Yu, is this dried fish to your liking?"

Yu Hua took out silver dollars, and Zhao Minhan's father's expression darkened: "What is this?"

Fu Chang stood to the side, seeing that these Dan People would not accept money.

Zhao Minhan was asking questions nearby.

Just like that!

After sailing for a while, the boats soon arrived in the Wuhu waters.

He was also deeply moved inside; the common people were all very kind, and this warm feeling was quite nice.

Back then, the reason Marshal Liu could strike terror into Sichuan Province was largely due to the 12 Hanzao Type 10 Mountain Guns in his possession.

"Hmm..." Yu Hua nodded, "The taste is good."

"You kid have done well; you fought well in Songhu, and after going to Jin Province, you fought brilliantly there too."

"The Marshal told me and Adjutant Yu that for the Sichuan Army's operations in the Seventh War Zone, he only wants the results, not the process."

"This time in the Seventh War Zone, the military operations will be under the responsibility of Adjutant Yu."

"Gentlemen!"

The surging water made the boats sway, as if they were duckweed in the water.

"What a fine troop!"

"Old sir, it hasn't been easy for you all either; I am using these silver dollars as meal money."

He threw the bag in his hand onto Zhao Minhan's boat.

"Brother Yu, are you seated securely?"

The Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army was Marshal Liu's direct subordinate force, and it possessed some good Weaponry itself.

After everyone chatted for a while.

Everyone swore in their hearts that once they saw the little devils, they would definitely kill a few more.

Yu Hua had already become the signboard of the Sichuan Army!

Fu Chang walked in front of Yu Hua, and upon seeing the direct subordinate generals of Marshal Liu, they all greeted each other with smiles.

"Brother Zhao, farewell!"

"We can still provide some hot food."

Added to the other branches of service, there were over ninety thousand people in total, with a total force approaching one hundred thousand.

The Sichuan Army group ate hot food provided by the Dan People.

Yu Hua had no time to appreciate this beautiful scenery.

Li Daniu, standing to the side, also remarked with emotion: "This Sichuan Army is truly worthy of being a nationally renowned troop."

Seeing Yu Hua, Fu Chang, and the others board the boat and sit down, Zhao Minhan also asked a few questions.

When Zhao Minhan's father heard this, he thought about it and felt it made sense.

Upon hearing this, Yu Hua hurriedly waved his hands: "Old sir, in these chaotic times, you Dan People will need to migrate later."

"Old Fan is right," Pan Wenhua added, "The officers under my command are the same."

Fu Chang introduced the main generals of the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army to Yu Hua one by one.

As for the Czech Light Machine Gun, each Division was indeed given one hundred of them.

"Money or no money... don't mention it again."

"We can only offer a bit of effort; don't mention this money, we wouldn't feel at ease taking it."

The boat began to leave the shore, and just at this moment, Yu Hua turned around.

Pan Wenhua and the others all nodded in acknowledgment.

"Minhan, take this money."

"You will also need a large amount of money; just take this."

Salted dried fish has a long shelf life; after the Dan People catch fish, they always salt and air-dry the surplus.

When Fu Chang saw Yang Sen, the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile: "Army Commander Yang, I won't bother with introductions."

"You came out of the 20th Army; every time someone mentions you to me, I feel a sense of pride."

As for the Grenade Launcher and Mortar, each Regiment possessed four Mortars and thirty Grenade Launchers.

"Eat something first to line your stomach."

"You kid originally served under Army Commander Yang."

"Brother Zhao, you all should split the silver dollars."

"When you migrate to the Southwest Hinterland later, you will also need money."

"You Sichuan Army troops came all the way out of Chuan to the Taihu Region specifically to fight the devils."

They all came to take a look at what Yu Hua actually looked like.

"Therefore, I will state the ugly truth upfront."

"I, Li Daniu, have encountered such an army for the first time."

As he spoke, Yu Hua went ashore; Zhao Minhan watched the departing Sichuan Army, his boat oar pushing off.

Subsequently, several pieces of cured dried fish appeared in the bowls of Yu Hua, Fu Chang, and Zhang Yuanfeng.

The 23rd Group Army consists of five Divisions, two Independent Brigades, five Supplementary Regiments, and one Artillery Regiment.

"If anyone dares to feign compliance while acting in opposition, I will be the first to not spare them."

The full moon and stars in the night sky were reflected in the water, looking very beautiful.

In the War Zone Command Post!

Tang Shizun, Pan Wenhua, Fan Shaozeng, Guo Xunqi, and others, after hearing that Adjutant Yu and Fu Chang had arrived.

"This time, our Sichuan Army is fighting a National War, and we must obey the command of Adjutant Yu."

"Brother Yu, you are being too formal."

If Tang refused to obey orders, he would let Fu go and discipline Tang, giving Tang a taste of his own medicine.

The first thing upon arriving at the Seventh War Zone, Yu Hua and Fu Chang first convened a military meeting.

"The Marshal is in Jin Province; all matters of the Seventh War Zone are now the responsibility of myself and Adjutant Yu."

"Eating this tastes just like the cured bacon from Sichuan Province."

Everyone entered the command post.

Hearing Fu Chang say this, Fan Shaozeng patted his chest and said, "Old Fu, you can rest assured."

"How could we take money? This is just putting in a little effort."

Yang Sen patted Yu Hua on the shoulder, "Hmm!"

After Fu Chang finished speaking, Yu Hua presided over the meeting.

"Treating us Dan People like outsiders!"

The remaining Sichuan Army generals also expressed their stances one by one; only Tang Shizun spoke last.

The bag containing silver dollars landed steadily inside the boat cabin.

It turned out that Marshal Liu's Artillery Regiment was a mix of Mountain Guns and Mortars, possessing 12 Hanzao Type 10 Mountain Guns and 24 82mm Mortars.

After the Sichuan Army troops went ashore, Yu Hua let Zhang Yuanfeng and Fu Chang go ahead first, while he chatted with Zhao Minhan for a while longer.

He and Fu Chang instinctively gripped the boat tightly, because the boat swaying in the river water made everyone feel uneasy.

He first had each Division report on the Weaponry of the 23rd Group Army.

Zhao Minhan and another man began to row the boat.

Yu Hua's voice reached Zhao Minhan's ears from afar.

"This is an army that has always loved the people."

Regarding Light and Heavy Machine Guns, when re-equipping in Hankou, only four Maxim Heavy Machine Guns were given to each Division.

Young people heading to the Southwest Hinterland require a large amount of money, "Fine."

Calculated overall, the equipment of the 23rd Group Army is twice as good as Deng Xihou's 22nd Group Army when they re-equipped in Chang'an and Baoji.

The remaining Sichuan Army soldiers were also deeply moved.

The two of them rowed the boat one after the other, heading forward.

Looking at the empty shore, Zhao Minhan's heart felt as if it had been touched by something.

Seeing Zhao Minhan's father say this, Yu Hua took out silver dollars from his own pocket.

Li Daniu also spoke up: "The little devils have come, everything is gone, we can't get to the battlefield."

After a twenty-minute journey, Yu Hua and the others arrived at the Seventh War Zone Command Post.

Zhao Minhan and the others insisted on not accepting money, so Yu Hua let Zhang Yuanfeng go ashore first to assemble the troops.

"Sit tight, start the boat!" Yu Hua's voice fell.

After docking, Yu Hua took out silver dollars to give to Zhao Minhan.

The Artillery Regiment of the 23rd Group Army possesses 24 Shanghai-made Krupp Mountain Guns, also given during the re-equipping in Hankou.

"In this battle, I will definitely make the officers under my command all obey the orders of Adjutant Yu."

After eating, the Dan People also prepared the boat.

Sitting at the bow was Zhao Minhan, and sitting at the stern was Li Daniu.

At night, the sound of splashing water echoed in the river as the small boat sailed into the great river.

Fu Chang looked at everyone, "Everyone already understands Adjutant Yu's combat record, so I won't introduce it much."

"If anyone delays the battle or bungles military intelligence, don't blame me for not observing Paoge brotherhood."

Yu Hua also noticed Tang Shizun's slight mood, but he didn't care; after all, Old Fu was his partner.

The generals before him all held higher ranks than Yu Hua; he kept saluting, and his hand felt a bit sore.

The 23rd Group Army re-equipped in Hankou; the Rifles equipped by the troops were mostly Hanyang Rifles, with a small amount of Zhongzheng Rifles.

After reading the data in his hands, Yu Hua felt that the equipment in the hands of the 23rd Group Army was still a bit poor.

Now the 23rd Group Army simply cannot compare to the 22nd Group Army in Jin Province.

(End of this chapter)