Chapter 26: Zen Reach Training (4)

Jiang Anguo glanced at the system.

Today points increased by 981, totaling 1,943, and then this morning he spent 5 points to buy rice.

The balance, that is 1,938 points, is sufficient.

He felt quite pleased; according to the system's prices, his 1,900 points could buy three mm Howitzers, each priced at 500 points.

Of course, Jiang Anguo would not spend all his points.

If he used points to buy weapons now, it would be a waste, since the Reinforced Camp's equipment is still waiting; today's income of 981 points means he should complete the system's task by evening, namely 1,000 people joining his team.

Under the Sugar-coated Shell, this is not a problem at all.

Jiang Anguo just needs a combat‑ready team, not one that worries about a meal all day.

Knowing equipment will arrive soon made Jiang Anguo feel at ease; with weapons and men, he has confidence.

Now Tengchong is still in the rear, but if the Japanese start entering Yunnan, Jiang Anguo will have to Exchange weapons first.

He still has enough time to respond; the Japanese front is stretched, so even if troops breach Yunnan, they won't be many.

Good steel should be used on the blade.

The melee was about to erupt, but Jiang Anguo kept the situation under control; imagine thousands of people engaging in cockfights before you—such a scene is spectacular enough.

Jiang Anguo arranged this game; it isn't the Tian Ji horse race, but a 10‑vs‑10 match, with 20 people playing simultaneously.

The ultimate winner advances to the next round of confrontation.

Thus it eliminates the need for someone strong like Mi Long to send a slightly weaker person down.

But 10‑vs‑10 is different; it emphasizes strategy and team coordination, more comprehensive. If some squads rush in en masse, morale matters, yet the chance of failure is also high.

"Congratulations, soldier."

Victory and defeat have already been decided.

Jiang Anguo individually handed German Uniforms to the victorious squads, saluted them, and shook hands.

This made the soldiers who received the uniforms feel immense honor, and they promptly returned the salute.

The officer saluted ordinary soldiers; if word got out, no one would believe it.

"You may put on these new uniforms; it's clear your team's strength is great. This is a team game held daily; the winning side automatically forfeits the next game, and each winner will receive a uniform."

He could instantly clothe everyone in new attire, but such free items would seem too cheap; he must give the troops a sense of honor to fight for.

"Also your Extra Meal; later you can get it from my adjutant."

"Thank you, officer."

Ten per Platoon, standing neatly before Jiang Anguo.

Jiang Anguo stood on the high ground: "Very well, now I give you another task—run toward the big tree. The group of ten that all reach the finish line first will earn three Canned Spam, the second place two, the third place one."

"Oh."

"Officer, you are mighty."

"Charge!"

"What are you charging for? Listen carefully—I'm not letting you act individually; all ten members of your squad must reach the finish to win. Understood?"

"Understood."

"Officer, begin."

"Remember, don't try any tricks on me; I watched the cockfights earlier, this time it's just win or lose."

"Begin." At the command, all the brats surged forward like a swarm.

Three hundred meters—a short distance—there's breakfast and Canned Spam there.

Jiang Anguo had moved all the stoves beneath that big tree yesterday; the purpose was simple—to train the soldiers.

It also served as a physical drill; of course, that distance alone is insufficient, so he planned a morning workout—run three to five kilometers, daily, to raise the group's stamina.

Jiang Anguo also charged forward with everyone; the scene was spectacular—if ten thousand troops surged, it would surely stir the blood.

Perhaps then, people would no longer fear death.

"Mi Long, you did it—congratulations to your team for taking first in the run. Meng Fanle, I'll record it on the blackboard; the scores update daily. This is your honor," Jiang Anguo said.

Jiang Anguo then pulled Lin Yi out of the Bu La group, saying, "Lin Yi, from today you will record all our activities, including each event's winner, and write down every name in full."

"By the way, Chen Shaoyun, you also step forward to assist Lin Yi with this task, and you must handle the troops' personnel origins work."

Lin Yi's temperament isn't suited for leading the charge, which would cause many deaths; even if Lin Yi needs to grow, Jiang Anguo thinks placing him in logistics, his meticulousness may better serve the unit's development.

"Yes, Battalion Commander." Lin Yi and Chen Shaoyun both stood before Jiang Anguo.

Jiang Anguo continued: "Everyone must remember, this is your honor and the honor of our entire unit; later you can tell your grandchildren, brag a little, that's fine."

"If any of you later kill a Little Japan, I'll make sure the local county records put you on the front page."

"Haha."

Everyone laughed.

Jokes aside, seriousness still requires seriousness.

"In the unit, all blacksmiths and carpenters, anyone with a skill, report to Meng Fanle for registration."

While tallying personnel origins, Jiang Anguo also had all statisticians list those who can operate machine guns and those who can use Artillery.

Since it's a battalion‑scale unit, Artillery is definitely needed; if you talk about firing cannons, Jiang Anguo wouldn't know how!

Jiang Anguo only because of the system; otherwise, before this he'd never even touched a gun, let alone gun technique—he's worse than these people.

But Artillery, if you talk about random bombardment, Jiang Anguo might manage; precise strikes, he truly cannot.

Of course, Artillery's main role is fire support, but at minimum one must be able to fire shells, and those shells must not land on one's own troops.

Technical troops are still scarce; even among over a thousand men they're few. He thought the 200th Division should be one of the few mechanized units domestically, with many capable of operating Tanks and Transport Vehicles, but they have already gone to Myanmar.