Chapter 34 Reorganization of the Independent Battalion
As the number of members of the independent battalion increases, it naturally needs to be reorganized.
After the speech, Yang Linhe called together the backbone members of the independent battalion, several company commanders of the original cavalry battalion, as well as Zhao Dejiu and several company commanders under him, and held a meeting to discuss the reorganization of the troops.
Niu Dadan was still recuperating at the base, so he did not participate in this meeting.
"After careful consideration, I decided to reorganize the independent battalion into three infantry companies, a cavalry company, an artillery company, a baggage company, and a guard platoon directly under the battalion headquarters."
"Everyone, do you have any objections?"
"Captain, we have no objection and will fully obey your arrangements!"
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they would obey Yang Lin's arrangements.
"good!"
Yang Lin, who was sitting at the head of the conference table, nodded and continued, "Since everyone has no objection, I will announce the specific personnel appointments."
"Ma Gan was appointed as the deputy captain and commander of the 1st Company, Zhao Dejiu was appointed as commander of the 2nd Company, Zhou Yun was appointed as commander of the 3rd Company, Wen Peng was appointed as commander of the baggage company, and Niu Dadan was appointed as commander of the guard platoon directly under the 3rd Battalion.
The squad leaders and platoon leaders under them will be appointed by the company commanders based on their abilities."
Before making personnel appointments, Yang Lin conducted a survey of some of the main officers of the Imperial Army. Zhou Yun was Zhao Dejiu's deputy battalion commander, a graduate of the Baoding Military Academy, and had considerable military command capabilities. Therefore, Yang Lin took him into consideration when making personnel appointments.
"As for the cavalry company and the artillery company, I haven't found the right candidates yet."
After a pause, Yang Lin continued, "My independent brigade values talent, and all positions are filled by capable people.
If you find a suitable candidate, you can recommend him to me.
Of course, you can also recommend yourself.”
After hearing the appointment announcement, Wen Peng was the first to speak: "Captain, didn't you promise me that you would let me be the commander of the cavalry company?"
Yang Lin said: "Talent should be placed in the right position. As far as I know, you were in charge of logistics in your original unit. Although you can ride a horse, your horsemanship is not superb.
Besides, you have never been a military commander of a combat unit, so you have no experience in this area."
Wen Peng was speechless for a moment.
Yang Lin said again: "Come out with me for a moment."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out the door.
Wen Peng didn't know what Yang Lin was going to do, so he stood up nervously and followed him out.
Yang Lin lit a cigarette and handed one to Wen Peng.
Then he patted him on the shoulder and whispered, "Lao Wen, I trust you, so I gave you the logistics and financial power of the independent brigade."
"The training intensity of your baggage company is not as high as that of the other main companies, so you will have more time to accompany Jinlian.
Besides, your military pay is higher than before, and you can make some money..."
Wen Peng was originally just a little dissatisfied with Yang Lin's failure to keep his word. He was not sure if he would be qualified to be the captain of a cavalry company.
After hearing Yang Lin 's explanation, I felt relieved immediately.
Yang Lin saw Wen Peng's thoughts, but deliberately pulled down his face: "Why? You don't want to be the captain of the baggage company?"
"Then I'll let other brothers do it. There are many brothers who are eyeing this lucrative job."
"No, Captain!"
Wen Peng was a little anxious: "Since I have joined the independent brigade, I will naturally obey your orders!"
"I'm the commander of the baggage company. I'll be angry with anyone who tries to snatch it from me!"
The corners of Yang Lin's mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.
"Okay, let's go in!"
Yang Lin threw the cigarette butt into the yard and turned to walk into the meeting room.
Everyone who was whispering suddenly stopped.
"Were you discussing recommending talents to me just now?"
Zhou Yun thought for a moment and said, "Captain, if the artillery company really doesn't have a suitable person, I can recommend someone to you."
Yang Lin suddenly became interested and motioned for him to continue.
There was no way. The independent brigade was so short of talent that even he, the captain, was a self-taught person.
Zhou Yun continued, "This man's name is Zhao Yuting. He was the platoon leader of our former 3rd Platoon of 1st Company. He also graduated from the Baoding Military Academy. Unlike me, he graduated from the artillery department."
"oh?"
Yang Lin suddenly became interested : "I didn't expect that your army is really full of hidden talents. There are actually two top students from Baoding Military Academy."
"Go find him!"
"yes!"
Zhou Yun agreed loudly and turned to leave.
After a while, he ran in excitedly from outside.
"Captain, this is the Zhao Yuting I told you about."
Yang Lin nodded and turned his gaze to the second lieutenant behind him.
This man has regular features and a dignified appearance, but there seems to be a hint of decadence on his face.
"You are the Zhao Yuting that Captain Zhou mentioned."
"Captain, I am Zhao Yuting."
"I heard that you graduated from the artillery department of Baoding Military Academy?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Yuting nodded again.
"If I ask you to be the commander of the artillery company of my independent battalion, can you do the job well?"
Suddenly, the decadence on Zhao Yuting's face disappeared, and he said loudly: "Captain, if I am the commander of an infantry company, I may not be qualified, but if I am the commander of an artillery company, as long as the equipment is complete.
Within half a year, I guarantee that my artillery company will be no worse than any other artillery unit of the same level."
"very good!"
Yang Lin nodded with satisfaction, as if he had found a treasure: "I admire your confidence, but I don't like people who only talk big."
"Half a year, huh?"
“I will give you six months. You can select all the officers in the brigade except those at the company level and above.
If you can lead a qualified artillery team in half a year, I will reward you handsomely.
But if you can't lead a qualified artillery unit, don't say that I am heartless!"
"Yes! I promise to complete the task!"
Zhao Yuting stood up at attention and saluted Yang Lin solemnly.
Seeing that a candidate had been chosen for the position of artillery company commander, the three company commanders of the original cavalry battalion suddenly became restless.
Yang Lin saw the restless hearts of the three men. He was not afraid of his subordinates fighting for the position, but was afraid that they would just want to be insignificant people without any ideals. He immediately asked, "Are you three going to run for the position of cavalry company commander?"
"Yes, Captain!"
The three of them nodded in unison.
Yang Lin said: "I have said that my independent brigade does not need good-for-nothings, all positions are for the capable.
Since you want to run for the position of captain of the cavalry company, I will help you do so!"
"Whoever has the best riding skills will be the captain of this cavalry company!"
