"You and Huang Xiaotian will leave at night?" Gan Yongxing put down the documents in his hand, walked to the sofa and made it, "Have you prepared delicious food at home?" When you get to Guam, it's time to get busy. ”

"It's just some homely food, and it's nothing good." Tan Renhao knew that Gan Yongxing was very busy, otherwise, Gan Yongxing would have gone to their investiture ceremony in the afternoon, and he decided not to delay too much. "Chief of Staff, there's something I think I have to tell you."

Gan Yongxing picked up the cigarette on the table and motioned for Tan Renhao to speak out.

"I think there will be problems with this combat operation." Tan Renhao still decided to be tactful, "The main reason is that the combat steps are too tense, the battle plan is too rigid, there is not much room for it, and if you encounter any trouble, I am afraid that there will be unexpected consequences." ”

"You are commanding from the front, and you should be able to grasp the measure." Gan Yongxing's answer was also very tactful, "In addition, the plan is just a plan, and the meaning of the plan is also to achieve the ultimate goal, if it can not disrupt our overall operation and do not cause greater losses to friendly and neighboring troops, then the plan itself can be changed, which is also the prerogative of your front-line commanders, and it is a problem that you, the commanders of the fleet, the commanders of the Marine Corps, the commanders of the aviation, and other front-line commanders, should consider on the battlefield." ”

"Chief of Staff, I understand this, and I believe that all front-line commanders can understand it." Tan Renhao knew that Gan Yongxing had misunderstood what he meant. "The problem is that in the vast majority of cases, especially when front-line commanders can't tell if a change in plan can be achieved, or if it's better to achieve the goal, they generally follow the plan. Even if the front-line commander can make an independent judgment, it takes time, and there is often no time for the front-line commander to hesitate in an emergency. Therefore, I think it is necessary to adjust the battle plan. ”

Gan Yongxing lit a cigarette and took a few puffs. Tan Renhao is talking about the importance of the battle plan itself. The battle plan is the best reference solution for front-line commanders in the event of an unexpected situation while commanding troops. Therefore. When drawing up a battle plan, it is required that the formulator fully take into account the situation that may occur on the battlefield and work out the best and most effective solution or response to the various possible situations in advance. Other than that. Because it is impossible to fully anticipate what will happen on the battlefield and the direction of the battle situation, it is necessary to leave a certain degree of autonomy to the front-line commanders when drawing up battle plans. Leave a certain amount of freedom of movement for front-line troops. A good battle plan is one that fully takes into account these two situations and embodies these two characteristics in the plan.

"So, what do you think is going to be done?" Gan Yongxing asked directly this time.

"It is too late to revise the battle plan, and in the implementation of specific combat operations, we will give full play to the subjective initiative of the front-line commanders. At least, these issues have been taken into account in the operational planning of the ground fleet for which I am responsible. Tan Renhao also decided that it was time to ask directly, "Chief of Staff, I think it's a little strange." General Liao Hanxiang's performance this time was very abnormal, but I can't imagine why he is in such an abnormal state. ”

Gan Yongxing suddenly laughed. "You're tearing down your father-in-law's backstage."

"I don't mean that, if I find a problem and don't point it out, and eventually the battle is lost, then I'm really hurting my father-in-law. Moreover, as a member of the Imperial Navy, I have a duty and an obligation to solve the problems that arise. And not turn a blind eye. ”

"Well, it seems that this question has been in your mind for a long time."

Tan Renhao watched Gan Yongxing stand up and go to the drawer of his desk to get a folder.

"Look, that's probably why you're looking for it."

Tan Renhao flipped through the folder and found that it was a copy of a medical record. He was surprised at first, thinking that it was Liao Hanxiang's medical records, and when he saw the name in the patient's name column clearly. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time he became nervous. That person is not Liao Hanxiang, but he is also a person who Tan Renhao is very familiar with, and he is Tan Renhao's elder.

"General Wu Xianyu's tumor was detected last month and has deteriorated." Gan Yongxing's face also sank, "The doctors from the General Hospital also rushed over and consulted three times, and finally came to a conclusion that was not much different. ”

Tan Renhao raised his head, and the medical record was very simple. malignant tumors, and they are at an advanced stage.

"Now the cancerous cells have spread from the liver and swept the lungs. and the small intestine and perhaps even the kidneys. Doctors judged that he had three months left at most, perhaps only a month to live. It's been almost a month now. ”

"How is General Wu Xianyu's situation now?" Tan Renhao couldn't believe it, how old is Wu Xianyu? There should be little difference in age between him and Liao Hanxiang and Gan Yongxing, and he should not be fifty-five years old, probably fifty-two to fifty-three years old. Tan Renhao couldn't remember Wu Xianyu's specific age, he looked down at the age record on the medical record, and he was indeed fifty-two years old. Who would have thought that Wu Xianyu would get liver cancer.

"It will be sent over in a few days, and Liao Hanxiang will personally pick him up before returning to Guam."

Tan Renhao nodded slightly, and now he also understood why his father-in-law was so abnormal during this time. The relationship between Liao Hanxiang and Wu Xianyu is like the relationship between Renhao and Lei Shaoqing. Although Liao Hanxiang and Wu Xianyu are not from the same place, the two have known each other more than 30 years ago and are like brothers. Liao Hanxiang left the Army Aviation in anger and jumped to the Navy. Wu Xianyu gave up his treatment in the army aviation almost without thinking, and followed Liao Hanxiang to the navy, and he and Ji Xiaobin were the two most important people who followed Liao Hanxiang to Zhoushan at that time. Ji Xiaobin was martyred in the "Night Battle of Qingliang", almost crushed Tan Renhao, and almost made Liao Hanxiang fall, but Liao Hanxiang survived. Since Ji Xiaobin's death, Liao Hanxiang's old subordinates and old friends in the navy are only Wu Xianyu. Now that Wu Xianyu is terminally ill and sentenced to death, can it not affect Liao Hanxiang?

Thinking of Wu Xianyu's experience in the navy for more than ten years, Tan Renhao also has mixed feelings, it can be said that his fate and Liao Hanxiang's fate are linked. When Liao Hanxiang was in the limelight, Wu Xianyu had always been Liao Hanxiang's deputy. From naval aviation to the Fifth Fleet, Wu Xianyu has always been by Liao Hanxiang's side. And when Liao Hanxiang was down, Wu Xianyu was also down. At that time, Liao Hanxiang was transferred to Wuxi to manage the reserve force of the navy. Wu Xianyu is idle, even worse than Liao Hanxiang. But later, the fates of the two were basically separated. After Nie Renfeng came to power, Liao Hanxiang was reused after not being silent for long. He even ended up as commander of the Pacific Theater of Operations, becoming one of the most powerful and influential people in the Navy. But Wu Xianyu was very unhappy in the position of commander of the initial theater of operations, which was equivalent to working in the cold yamen for several years, and then went to the strategic strike force, but there was still no chance for him to perform. Finally, now that he is ready to take over naval aviation, his fate is about to take a turn. But who would have thought that in the end, he did not fall under the guns of the enemy, but fell under the claws of the diseased land.

Tan Renhao took a long breath and put down the medical records in his hand, his relationship with Wu Xianyu has not been very close, mainly because he has not worked for a long time under Wu Xianyu's direct leadership, but he has always respected Wu Xianyu, and has always regarded Wu Xianyu as an elder, thinking that Wu Xianyu's life is coming to an end. Tan Renhao also had mixed feelings, and he couldn't find any words to describe his feelings for a while.

"Originally, I didn't think to tell you about this, you started asking......" Gan Yongxing also saw Tan Renhao's current situation. However, I don't think that's what affected Liao. Perhaps, this has a great impact on you young people, but Liao Hanxiang has experienced so many ups and downs, he will not be easily defeated. ”

"But he's also human. He also has feelings! Tan Renhao felt that the words of the chief of staff were very cold-blooded.

Gan Yongxing glanced at Tan Renhao in surprise. "Maybe I started with something wrong and I can take it back. You should also believe this, though. ”

Tan Renhao controlled his feelings, and he also knew that he was talking too heavily at the beginning, after all, Gan Yongxing was the chief of the general staff of the Navy, and he had always supported him and helped him very much.

"What affects Liao Hanxiang should be the possible impact of Wu Xianyu's critical illness."

"What impact?" Tan Renhao raised his head.

"Originally, it was planned to make Wu Xianyu the commander of naval aviation, but now we have to choose another person. And Liao Hanxiang is the only suitable candidate. Gan Yongxing lit another cigarette, "Originally." I recommend Luo Jinming, but a few days ago, the principal talked to Liao Hanxiang once, and you were also in the headquarters at that time, you should know. ”

"You mean, the principal has confirmed that Liao Hanxiang will go to HNA?"

"I don't know, I didn't ask the principal about this." Gan Yongxing shook his head, "However, judging from the current situation, it is most likely that Liao Hanxiang will serve as the commander of the aviation force, and Luo Jinming will serve as the chief of staff." The main reason is that Luo Jinming's time on the front line is too short, and if he directly becomes the commander, there will be a big problem. Therefore, it should be more appropriate for him to follow Liao Hanxiang for a few years, and at the same time command several battles on the front line, and then replace Liao Hanxiang. ”

Tan Renhao did admit that this arrangement was appropriate. "But the question is, who will take Liao Hanxiang's place?"

"I don't know, maybe it's Yan Guozhong, maybe it's Han Shaofeng, or someone else, maybe it's you." Gan Yongxing looked at Tan Renhao, "This matter has not yet been decided, at least until the Hawaiian Islands are conquered, Liao Hanxiang will not leave his current position." ”

Tan Renhao nodded, and now he probably understood. Liao Hanxiang must have known that this would be the last large-scale campaign operation he commanded in the Pacific Theater, and naturally wanted to achieve a complete victory. It can be said that this is very ironic, especially for Liao Hanxiang.

After the Mariana Islands were captured, the Imperial Navy spent more than two years to solve the problem in the south, and in these two years, the Southwest Pacific Theater that Yan Guozhong was in charge of was the real focus, so to speak, Yan Guozhong also achieved fame, judging from the current situation, after conquering Australia, at most after capturing New Zealand, Yan Guozhong could successfully retire and no longer serve as a front-line commander, but to be the commander of the Marine Corps. This arrangement is quite fair to Yan Guozhong, and he probably wants to take a rest in the rear a long time ago. For more than two years, Liao Hanxiang, as another theater commander, has been playing a supporting role, far less eye-catching than Yan Guozhong. Now, it is finally Liao Hanxiang's turn to sing the leading role, but there is only one chance left for him, which cannot but be said to be extremely unfair to Liao Hanxiang.

"A lot of things are not up to you and me to decide. I was also able to understand Liao's thoughts, and I took the time to talk to him a few times, and I also mentioned the loopholes in the campaign plan. Gan Yongxing's words were very slow, "Do you know what Liao Hanxiang thinks?" At least in my opinion, he has always believed that this combat operation will be a success, especially with the assistance of your group of excellent generals, he will definitely be able to achieve a complete success in the last performance. ”

Tan Renhao sighed secretly, this was adding pressure to him, to put it bluntly, the greater Liao Hanxiang's hopes for him, the more pressure Tan Renhao felt.

"I shouldn't have told you these things, mainly because I was afraid that you would be burdened, but since you asked, I couldn't help but talk about them. Victory or defeat depends on your own grasp, and as long as you do your best, victory or defeat will naturally be in your hands, right? Even if we lose, then we still have a chance! ”

"But some people don't think so." Tan Renhao raised his head, "Moreover, Liao Hanxiang no longer has a chance to turn defeat into victory." ”

Gan Yongxing let out a sigh, obviously, he had the same idea.

"Chief of Staff, then I won't bother much, and I'll hurry back to eat."

"Renhao." Gan Yongxing stopped Tan Renhao, "Don't think too much, don't carry any baggage on the battlefield." ”

Tan Renhao nodded with his back to Gan Yongxing, and then left Gan Yongxing's office and left the Navy Headquarters. He didn't look back, and to be honest, he didn't have that guts. After figuring out the ins and outs of the matter, Tan Renhao not only felt the pressure, but also felt the fear. He didn't understand, his father-in-law was shrewd all his life and suffered a lot of setbacks, but every time he got up and went further, why did he use his evening to make the last and biggest gamble? If he wins the bet, then he will return home, but what if the bet is lost? Tan Renhao didn't think about it, and he didn't think about the answer to this question.

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