After looking at and listening to his words, Li Ziyuan looked very calm, and the political commissar shook his head and said: "Actually, as soon as the key sweeping battle of the anti-Japanese puppet army in our Ludong Army Division is over this time, the commander and I have a certain amount of mental preparation. The higher authorities have their own decisions, but the military sub-districts still have to make some preparations in advance. ”

"You want some local arms, and there is really no way for the subdivision to agree to this request now. This divisional anti-sweeping operation has indeed achieved a lot of results, but you are also clear about the casualty figures. The local armed forces themselves need to be replenished, let alone given to you. But this is not the key issue, the key issue is the cadres. ”

"That's the main reason I'm here today, and that's to hope you can stay. No matter where your unit is transferred, you, as a cadre, can stay and work. A force can be reassembled, but it needs a strong leader. In order to complete the formation of the troops as soon as possible, as well as to re-form the most powerful combat effectiveness. ”

"After you went to work in the Ludong Military Division, my commander and I have always seen your performance. As the leader of a reorganized, almost entirely new force, you are undoubtedly quite suitable. Of course, what I'm saying is not absolute. If your superiors temporarily transfer you away, it doesn't matter, but if you are transferred out of the system, I hope you will stay here and work. ”

Regarding the political commissar's heart-wrenching words, Li Ziyuan smiled bitterly: "Political commissar, can I decide this matter?" You don't know the character and temper of the political commissar of our division. He gave the order, who would dare to disobey? If the situation you said really happens, as long as the order from the superior is given, I will definitely obey it. ”

"But you let me decide to stay for myself, which is really a bit difficult for me. The political commissar of our division didn't need to say anything when he stopped there, and I didn't even dare to come out of the atmosphere. As long as the order is given by the superiors, even if I am reluctant to leave this unit, I will not be able to disobey the military order. But you asked me to fight him to stay, I have the guts. ”

"In this way, the commissar, you and the commander will do the work. If the troops are really transferred and the higher authorities give orders, I will definitely carry them out unconditionally, and please rest assured that you and the commander will do so. And no matter what the district arranges me to do, as long as I am still asked to lead troops to fight devils, I am an unshirkable person. ”

Li Ziyuan's answer made the political commissar somewhat dissatisfied. It's just that the political commissar also knew that this was the best reply Li Ziyuan could give, so he didn't say anything more. After talking to Li Ziyuan about the main purpose of his trip, the political commissar did not talk about anything else in his work.

When he returned to the regimental headquarters, the commissar asked the guards to lead his horse: "I won't stay with you any longer." A big war has just ended, and there are a lot of things to do after the war. I'll rush back overnight tonight, and you should hurry up and let Zhang Zijian report to the military region. In addition, the pace of military reorganization and training must be accelerated. ”

"After Zhang Zijian is transferred, you should hurry up and report to the position of the first battalion commander. Also, the commander of the second battalion, Liu Siming, was ready to transfer him to the first regiment as a deputy commander. The commander has already reported to the military district, and as long as the military region approves it, the order will be issued within a short time. In other words, this time you have to transfer two battalion commanders at once, and you have a preparation in your heart. ”

"Also, the vacant position of deputy regiment commander after Zhang Zijian was transferred, whether you let He Sanliang concurrently serve it, or transfer one to you from other troops, you think about it carefully. In the selection of cadres this time, we will try to give you some room for choice. On the higher-up side, the commander and I will try to help you fight for it. ”

Seeing that the guards had already led their horses, the commissar did not say anything. Just after a meaningful glance at Li Ziyuan, he turned over and took the reins of the horse and turned to leave. Looking at the back of the political commissar on the horse, Li Ziyuan thought about what the political commissar was talking to him, shook his head with a wry smile and turned to leave.

When Li Ziyuan returned to the regiment headquarters, he found that Zhang Zijian was in the regiment headquarters, smoking cigarettes one after another, as if he was waiting for him, so he said hello to Zhang Zijian. Seeing Li Ziyuan returning, Zhang Zijian put out his cigarette, stood up and smiled bitterly.

Looking at Zhang Zijian's wry smile, Li Ziyuan poured him a glass of water and sat down: "What, I can't think about the transfer at work?" Or are you reluctant to let us people go? If there is any emotion, send it out today. But when it comes to the new troops, it can't be like this. ”

Hearing Li Ziyuan's words, Zhang Zijian smiled bitterly: "Commander, in fact, it's really embarrassing to be your deputy." Since partnering with you, you have been dictatorial on the battlefield, and no one's opinion will be listened to. I'm here as the deputy commander, and when I go to the battlefield, I'm a side drum player. ”

"It's aggrieved, but it's really a pleasure to fight under your hands. It's not easy for you to be a deputy regiment commander, but it's really good to be a battalion commander. Moreover, I am also a little reluctant to our troops. In the past few years, we have witnessed the development of this army from small to large and from weak to strong. ”

"We've gone through so many brutal battles together, and finally the army has developed, but I'm going to be transferred. Come to think of it, I'm really a little unwilling. However, the iron-clad soldiers of the Yamen and the flowing water. When the transfer order comes, I have to obey the order, there is nothing to say. ”

"Even if you are reluctant, obey this order. You can rest assured, when I get to the Seventh Division, I will definitely not embarrass our old troops. Captain, I hope you take care. It's hard to say anything during the war, and we don't know when we'll see each other again, or if we'll see each other again. ”

Listening to the melancholy in Zhang Zijian's tone, Li Ziyuan shook his head: "Lao Zhang, it's not that serious. In the future, when we go to the military region for a meeting or to study in the military region, we will definitely meet again. This place will always be your roots, and wherever you go is your home. When you want to come back and see it, you are always welcome to come back. ”

"And this transfer is an opportunity for you. People can't help but ask for progress, you can't be the deputy head of the regiment for a lifetime. The Seventh Division is a new district, and I know the personality of their commander, who is quite capable. The situation that is developing there is certainly not bad, and the expansion of the army is a matter of one day. ”

"This time, the military region transferred you to the Seventh Division, which is clearly preparing to take over the main post. Lao Zhang, in fact, with your ability, you should have gone up a long time ago. It is only in the past two years that the entire military region has been engaged in streamlining the administration of the army, the main force has been localized, and the whole army has been reducing its establishment. ”

"This time I went, it was an opportunity for you. Otherwise, if you stay in our regiment, as long as I don't transfer, you can only be a deputy, which will be really too condescending. Outside is a vast world with great achievements, and there may be a better world when you go out. Lao Zhang, I can't say much else. All I can say is that this force will always be your home. ”

Li Ziyuan's comfort, Zhang Zijian smiled bitterly: "Leader, to be honest, your level of comforting people is really not high. However, they are all old comrades-in-arms, and I believe what you say. Commander, don't prepare any farewell ceremonies, I'll leave tomorrow morning. Otherwise, I really don't know if I'm reluctant to leave. ”

After speaking, Zhang Zijian stood up and walked directly to the door. Before stepping out of the gate of the regiment headquarters, he turned around and saluted Li Ziyuan and said: "Regiment commander, this time there is a lot of war, and I don't know when I will be able to see you again, I hope you and your comrades can take care." I won't say goodbye to everyone one by one, cherish. ”

"When the head of the regiment was leaving, I still said that this period of time for you to be your deputy, although it was also a little unpleasant, but it was still painful and happy. If you fight with you, it's just two words. If I had the opportunity to work with you again, I think I'd still be happy. ”

Seeing Zhang Zijian turn around and leave, Li Ziyuan was also somewhat gloomy. In the past few years, everyone has been fighting together in the rain of bullets, although there are some differences between each other, but the feelings between comrades-in-arms have not been affected. Although the distance between the Seventh Division and Ludong is not too far, everyone continues to fight within the same formation.

But after all, everyone is separated from each other, and in the current era of war, I really don't know how long the next time we meet. Even, no one knows if they will see each other again. The only thing he can do now is to wish Zhang Zijian a safe journey.

It's just that Li Ziyuan really didn't expect it, and Zhang Zijian really did what he said. After Li Ziyuan left, he returned to the first battalion and said goodbye to the people in the battalion. In the early morning of the next day, he left the regiment headquarters quietly with the guards without alarming a single person.

Li Ziyuan, who was asking the old squad leader to make something sumptuous and was ready to see Zhang Zijian off, could only smile bitterly after receiving the report. It's just that the people are gone, and it's too late to chase now. Seeing off the banquet, Li Ziyuan could only give up. It's just that Qian Peng was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhang Zijian's approach, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Zhang Zijian is gone, for Li Ziyuan, the selection of the first battalion commander is a headache for him. Although Du Baosheng, deputy commander of the first battalion, said that his qualifications were older, his ability was relatively poor. Huo Yan, the deputy commander of the second battalion, is not bad, but if Liu Siming is really transferred, the chief and deputy commanders of the second battalion will be replaced at the same time, which will have too much impact on the troops.

After thinking about it, Li Ziyuan felt that it would be more suitable to transfer Song Weiye, the commander of the third battalion, to any battalion commander, and Shen Ping, the deputy commander of the third battalion, to the commander of the third battalion. The first battalion is the backbone battalion of the whole regiment, and the ability of this battalion commander must be balanced. Song Weiye is a battalion commander with old qualifications, and it is still an acceptable candidate to be transferred to any battalion.

As for the vacancy of the deputy battalion commander of the third battalion, Li Ziyuan decided to send Dong Ping to the third battalion and first serve as the deputy battalion commander for a period of time. As for the candidate for the deputy head of the regiment, Li Ziyuan has not yet considered it. He knew that this was a matter for the military region to consider, and even the divisions did not have this qualification. The political commissar agreed, but it still depends on the attitude of the military district. His problem now is that the three battalion commanders are now being filled.

After listening to Li Ziyuan's opinion, after Qian Peng and He Sanliang glanced at each other, Qian Peng chose to remain silent on this matter. He is not very clear about the performance of several deputy battalion cadres on the battlefield. Unlike political and work chiefs, military commanders are mainly responsible for commanding troops in combat. Although political work cadres also want to go to the battlefield, after all, they have poor requirements in this regard.

At present, the final decision on the battlefield is no longer the responsibility of political cadres, but the full responsibility of military cadres. Therefore, although this military cadre candidate is only a battalion cadre, he absolutely cannot base himself on his own likes and dislikes. Because as a military cadre, the performance on the battlefield is not only responsible for the individual, but also responsible for the troops and soldiers.