Chapter 179: Outlook: Difficult and Optimistic
From the beginning of the incident to the present, the revolutionary army has been repeatedly divided and replenished. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info is the backbone of the thin, firm thinking, brave and fearless; Most of the supplements are simple and honest peasant children, as well as selected generals who have surrendered to the army.
The expansion of the revolutionary army has its own unique methods. In order to better enable the growth of new recruits and to firmly grasp the troops, the method of bringing the old with the new has always been implemented. More precisely, it should be supplemented, and there are no new recruits in the formation, but the old troops are constantly injected with fresh blood, and then split up in formations after they swell to a certain extent.
With veterans with them, recruits can grasp the experience of veterans as quickly as possible; With veterans with them, the recruits have the backbone in the battle array. In such a split unit, after one or two actual battles, the recruits will quickly mature, and even enter the ranks of veterans, and begin to teach the real recruits by word and deed.
After this form of expansion, the combat effectiveness of the army will certainly decline in the initial stage, but the skeleton still exists, and the degree of decline can be controlled within a certain range. This kind of expansion is an easier opportunity for veterans, and most squad leaders and platoon leaders are veterans. If you are more motivated, study more, and be more literate, you can apply to study in the military academy and move towards the intermediate rank.
And even if you are a veteran and have not been promoted, there will be differences in terms of military pay and treatment. At the very least, military salaries and bereavement pensions are increased incrementally according to the length of service and military merits, and the resettlement benefits after retirement have also increased greatly according to the years and merits.
Yes, although it is called a revolutionary army, it is taking the path of regularization and army building. After all, revolution is everyone's business, for the sake of a strong country, a rising nation, and a prosperous and peaceful life; After all, the future of the revolutionary army is to maintain domestic stability and resist foreign aggression. After all, it is not possible to expect every fighter to be a passionate and selfless revolutionary, as long as they have simple and legitimate demands, they will not contradict the goals to be achieved after the revolution.
"Revolutionary Military Disability Pension Law", "Military Family Preferential Treatment Law", "Military Service Law" and so on. It has already begun to be implemented within the revolutionary army, and when the time is ripe for the base area to be built, it will be made public in the name of the "Southwest Revolutionary Military Government." Government to government, this is to open the curtain of formal confrontation and occupy moral orthodoxy. Wage a justifiable war with the Qing court.
The "Southwest Revolutionary Military Government" will not only promulgate laws and regulations on military personnel, but will also have a series of other legal provisions and circulars. It is related to the interests of people of all strata in China and the interests of foreigners. In order to minimize resistance, reduce panic, increase understanding, and reduce the motives and justifications for intervention by the great powers.
And a regime that is not just an anti-government force, but one that aims to be the whole world, must have a solid base, and must have policies and purposes that have appeal and temptation. Only then can production be restored, developed, and recruited in the occupied territories. Then get a steady stream of taxes and soldiers from the expanding occupation areas.
Therefore, this time in Guangxi, the Revival Association was not satisfied with an uprising or a riot as the outside world believed. Instead, it was necessary to gradually brighten up the chariots and horses, and begin to compete with the Qing court for the high point of morality and orthodoxy. Extensive cooperation and struggle are inevitable, "no looting, no extortion, no harm to the people." Do not forcibly levy the people, and do not seize legitimate private property. fair trade, protection of industry and commerce, protection of the lives and property of foreigners, ......", these policies were widely publicized through the newspaper media with the continuous victory of the revolutionary army.
That's right, this is not a Taiping Heavenly Kingdom or a Boxer-style riot and rebellion. It was an organized, led, orderly, and intelligent revolutionary struggle against the rule of the Qing court.
Speaking of which, robbing the rich and helping the poor can easily resonate with the people at the bottom, because hatred of the rich and hatred of officials is a common sentiment in China. But this is not in line with our long-term goals, and it is easy to be labeled as bandits, thugs. ”
"Grace to the people should be gradual, not a one-step one. The marginal effect of gratitude. What the? You don't understand? Then use the ancient saying to explain, ascend to Mien, fight Mi Qiu. Under the current circumstances, as long as some of the Qing court's harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes are reduced, the common people will be grateful, and the rest will be left for later. ”
"Although the sparrow is small, it has all kinds of organs. First of all, the shelves of this revolutionary military government should be erected, and the administrative personnel should not only work, but also study, and even more so increase practical experience. ”
"The key to long-term persistence and continuous growth is to form a system that is basically self-sufficient. Note that I'm talking about basics, which means that headquarters will do its best to support. But you also have to do your best to open up all kinds of channels for replenishment. Feeding war with war is one way, and capture may be the most straightforward; What about production, what about manufacturing, such as reloading bullets, homemade grenades, and even black powder, should be taken very seriously. You must be mentally prepared to work hard, and you must have the mental will to persevere in the face of all kinds of blockades. ”
"Fighting is inevitable, but it is optional. It is necessary to conduct as much valuable battles as possible, which is conducive to the capture of materials, the growth of the ranks, and the expansion and consolidation of the occupation. This aspect requires you to be flexible, after all, the battlefield situation is changing rapidly, and you are the most intuitive to understand. The most important thing is to be cautious, not to be aggressive, not to be impulsive, and not to fight uncertain battles. ”
"It is safe to break down a decisive battle into several battles and accumulate small victories into big victories. If a battle is lost and the main force is still there, it is easy to adjust it to facilitate another battle. In other words, you should not expect an earth-shattering battle to decide the winner, nor will you collapse because of a defeat. Leave some leeway, leave some room for flexibility, and don't make desperate bets. ”
"What a responsibility! Your order is related to the life and death of many people, and those people also have parents, wives and children. Regret, there is a fart, people can come back to life after they die? You, as well as all the officers and men of the revolutionary army, are the backbone and elites that our revival society has painstakingly cultivated. Revolution is subject to sacrifice, which is inevitable, but not a senseless sacrifice. To die, to die well, to bloom the most dazzling brilliance. ”
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The meeting lasted for half a day, and all the officials of all sizes were able to attend, with questions and answers, and more Chen Wenqiang was earnestly admonishing and reminding, expounding the precautions and routes.
Although the Guangdong New Army defeated the "rebellious" Long Jiguang and occupied the city of Zhennan Guanguan. Confront the Revolutionary Army. However, the plan to break the new army has been formulated, and the contact with Qiongzhou has also been completed, and the major counteroffensive is about to begin. And Chen Wenqiang is also leaving.
A month has passed, and it has exceeded the expected time. What did Chen Wenqiang leave to the revolutionary army? It is the principles and policies of the Qiongzhou General Staff Department that have been repeatedly discussed and studied, the accurate selection and appointment of personnel, and the establishment of the three major detachments. It is the prototype of the construction of base areas, a bottom-line and principled way to recruit and surrender rebels, and a standard for establishing a standard that does not regard looting and killing civilians as ordinary things in war......
Surprise the wind and clouds, the decisive battle on the battlefield, the command is like a god, and the enemy is unstoppable. Well, such a dream is getting farther and farther away from Chen Wenqiang, and I'm afraid it is also an unrealistic dream. Famous general, that experience has to be piled up with bones. The ruthlessness tempered in countless deaths, and the courage tempered in the flying flesh and blood. Although he also commanded a few battles, it was far from enough. What's more, his goal is not this, and he thinks that he is not that material.
Although Chen Wenqiang had to leave, he still had a lot of worries about the soldiers of the revolutionary army, but he also had optimistic expectations. In the end, this is a new force, and interpersonal relationships are relatively simple. Less complicated. And the troops, which are mainly young people, are always full of vitality. Full of desire to make a contribution. With the continuous expansion, the strengthening of equipment, the influx of military academy officers, and the enhancement of ideological theory, tactical concepts, and vision, this army will be a torrent of iron army full of hope and bright future.
Fairness, this is the greatest characteristic of the revolutionary army. There are many officers who have been promoted on the basis of bravery and military exploits. He is not very old, and he has no background, so he worked his own. The more this happens, the more it will arouse the motivation of others, and they will be full of desire to fight. Such a vigorous and upward mental state made Chen Wenqiang feel gratified.
Therefore, no matter whether you are enthusiastic about the revolution or eat food and get paid, as long as you work hard and fulfill your duties as a soldier, you will always have benefits. Of course, the punishment for violating discipline, slacking off the war, and cowering for fear of death is also unprecedentedly severe. Attaching equal importance to grace and power, and clear rewards and punishments, have always been the characteristics of a strong army.
Moreover, another advantage that can make the revolutionary army a strong army is the Guangxi soldiers. Since more than 2,000 years ago, the monarch of the Western Ou Kingdom led 50,000 Lingnan indigenous soldiers and ordered the Qin army to ambush hundreds of thousands of corpses, Guangxi soldiers have always been a symbol of the strong combat effectiveness of the Guangxi army. And the tradition of a place to produce elite soldiers, which has remained unchanged for thousands of years, is really unique in China!
At the same time, Guangxi is also the region with the most rebellious spirit, and in the face of the harsh treatment and oppression of the imperial court and the government, the people of Guangxi often set off resistance movements such as "resisting donations and reducing grain". This undoubtedly provided favorable conditions for the expansion and expansion of the revolutionary army.
Wearing straw sandals, being good at climbing, being able to swim, being able to endure hardships and having a brave personality, in Chen Wenqiang's eyes, this is definitely a good candidate for a good soldier.
"If you can train 30,000 to 50,000 elite soldiers, the revolution will be successful." Chen Wenqiang was quite emotional, in the night, on the fort, looking at the Zhennan Guancheng in the distance, "There is a long way to go, but we have already made a good start, haven't we?" ”
"Yes, a good start." Ge Zhichu repeated, paused, and said in a deep voice: "After defeating the Guangdong New Army, there is no Qing army in Guangxi, and there are patrols from all over the country that are patched together, and there is no need to worry. ”
"Ants can eat elephants, and we also have to take into account the Qing troops transferred from other provinces." Chen Wenqiang said cautiously: "However, the army is mixed and the people are different, which is the biggest drawback. As he spoke, he laughed, "There are no guns, no cannons, the Qing court made them for us; There was no food, no clothing, and the Qing army sent it forward. Hehe, it's smooth. ”
"The Qing court is corrupt and incompetent, the Qing army's combat effectiveness is low, and the revolutionary army really needs to seize materials from them, which is also a favorable condition for long-term persistence and development!" Ge Zhichu laughed twice and said, "The support of the headquarters has done its best, and with the blockade of the Qing army in the future, it will become more and more difficult, right?" ”
"It's good that you can think like that." Chen Wenqiang nodded appreciatively, and said in a deep voice: "This is the main reason why I want to leave you a huge amount of banknotes. Although it cannot be spent for the time being, there may be opportunities in the future. In fact, whether it is ammunition, food and grass, military salaries, etc., it all comes down to money. The headquarters will try every possible means to make the banknotes of the Bank of China Overseas Chinese circulate in Guangxi and Yunnan to facilitate your financial operation. ”
"SBC BANK?" Ge Zhichu wanted to speak and stopped, but finally did not ask.
Chen Wenqiang glanced at him and didn't want to explain more. If it is all gold and silver, he cannot afford it, and it is not yet ripe to replace silver with money. Besides, there are too many secrets involved, and it is not something that Ge Zhichu should know.
"This Zhao Sheng, the revolutionary will is firm, and he also has military ability." Chen Wenqiang diverted the topic and reminded earnestly: "There is a set of military training, and it can be used to fight hard and fight to the death." But that's why the staff group should pay more attention, especially you, the chief of staff, and give more guidance. After all, the current revolutionary army is not fit to fight hard with the enemy. ”
"I see." Ge Zhichu hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Why didn't the headquarters transfer Comrade Zhao Sheng away and go to the military academy to study for a period of time first?" ”
"Because he's the new military standard." Chen Wenqiang briefly explained: "His anyway will be a great shock to the Qing court, and the cause of distrust of the new army will arise." Well, this is a very complicated issue, as long as you do your duty, and then have Wu Shuai's remote command, the revolutionary army will not make mistakes. As for me, I will also have a long talk with Zhao Sheng, so that he can understand the main points of the revolutionary army's operations in the future. ”
Ge Zhichu nodded, he was confident in this. After all, although Zhao Sheng will be appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Revolutionary Army, according to the division of powers of the Revolutionary Army, he cannot be a monopoly on his own. First, it was due to the constraints of the General Staff Committee, and secondly, because of the radio, the escalation and approval of military operations became a reality.
"It's begun—" Chen Wenqiang pursed the corners of his mouth slightly, looking at the sudden fire in Zhennan Guanxi Pass.
The fire grew bigger and brighter, gunshots and explosions faintly came, and the internal and external attack on the new army in Guangdong began.
Fortresses are most easily breached from within. With Zhao Sheng, Dai Qingyou and other lurkers, defeating the Guangdong New Army has become a relatively simple matter.
Dai Qingyou, the pipe band, led his cronies to open the city in the middle of the night, leading the revolutionary army to penetrate the various garrison camps in the city, and the battle went on quickly but not fiercely. The new army, completely defenseless, was in disarray under a sudden and fierce blow. Coupled with the orders and persuasions of Zhao Sheng and other superiors, they soon gave up resistance. Only Hu Zhaoqiong, the pipe leader, urged his subordinates to resist desperately, and finally ended in death.
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