Originally, jobs like road construction were meant to be handled by the locals. After all, they needed to be given work—otherwise, how could closer ties be forged with them?
Our ancestors had taught us long ago that we had to immerse ourselves among the people, understand what they needed, and only then could we earn their support.
We understood people's war very well.
The proposal Wang Xue Bing submitted was quickly approved. Meanwhile, the engineering troops had already built several large light-steel warehouses, and winter supplies were also beginning to be stockpiled.
On the third day after Wang Xue Bing arrived, the soldiers of a combat squad led by Gong Jian, whom Jiang Yan Hai's side had dispatched, also received their orders.
Gong Jian had also come from a political instructor background, so he was naturally highly experienced in communicating with the people. The reason an entire combat squad had been sent was also for safety. Better safe than sorry, and if something like a Red Mad Wolf ambush occurred, one combat squad could already handle many problems.
After receiving Jiang Yan Hai's orders, Gong Jian went straight to Du Hong. "Town Chief Du, we've asked you here because there's something we'd like you to inform everyone about. We hope you can help us with it."
The moment Gong Jian spoke, Du Hong perked up. He thought to himself: Here it comes. This must be what they want us to do.
"Sir, tell us what you need. We'll definitely get it done. After all, you saved our lives," Du Hong said at once.
"Here's the situation. Colonel Jiang has decided to build a road between your Yang Qing Town and our Yang Shu Town, but we're a little short on manpower, so we hope you can help us with some