The next day, the military conference resumed. According to the situation in the enemy-occupied area and the predicament faced by the base area, Runzhi made detailed arrangements for the large-scale sweep and strict blockade of the Japanese army, especially the gradual reduction of the area of the base area. Subsequently, at the political level, the relationship between politics and military affairs was elaborated. In particular, it was emphasized that taking advantage of the opportunity of the Japanese army's goal shift should focus on the layout of the great northwest, especially in the economic field.

Subsequently, Ouyang Jian, on behalf of the headquarters, gave a lecture on how the Eighth Route Army would respond to new changes and deployments in the next few years. Many of the generals' eyes were a little red, and it was obvious that they had not rested well last night due to excitement. Ouyang Jian looked around at everyone and said wittily: "I found that many comrades have red eyes, are they too excited." We only make predictions on the basis of the situation we have in our possession, and whether or not we can develop according to the situation we envisage will have to make a specific analysis in the light of the actual situation. ”

"After the military meeting, we are asked to pool your wisdom and wisdom to make our strategic predictions more comprehensive and accurate. There is a saying: three stinkers top one Zhuge Liang, and everyone gathers firewood and the flame is high! "There was laughter from below, and the atmosphere changed significantly." Now let's get down to business, in the face of the new situation that is about to emerge, we must be far-sighted and take precautions. The philosopher once said: Opportunity is a gift to those who are prepared, otherwise the opportunity will slip away when it comes. ”

"The opportunities I am talking about are faces, not points, and we are planning for the future from a new historical height. In other words, we will integrate into the world to the greatest extent possible, and our vision will not be limited to domestic countries. This is a big game of chess, and how to play this big game well requires the cooperation of all parties and the participation of everyone. In the economic and industrial fields, we have formed an overall plan, as long as it is implemented continuously and uninterruptedly, and the maximization of benefits is what we must do. ”

"Today's meeting is a major topic to discuss in the military field, and in a word, it is the top priority to make full use of external conditions and continue to strengthen our comprehensive armed forces. This time, the headquarters asked me to concurrently serve as the head of the General Armament Department of the Eighth Route Army, and I feel a heavy responsibility. In the future, our policy of army building should be aimed at the forefront of the world and, in principle, we should continue to develop toward regularization, standardization, and mechanization. At present, the army units of the Eighth Route Army have formed a complete series, and the weapons and equipment, including various arms of the armed forces, have also formed a complete system. ”

"At present, we have formed three major field corps in the Jiangxi and Fujian base areas, and one garrison corps (Jiang Guangding's department is the garrison corps, and the garrison corps has grown to 10 divisions). Comrades, along with the test of war, the army building of our Eighth Route Army has formed an officer system with military academies as the mainstay, and has taken a solid step toward regularization. ”

"In order to meet the needs of modern warfare, the standardization of the Eighth Route Army has been moving forward steadily in a planned manner, and we have set up independent artillery units, independent special operations units, independent airborne troops, independent Zhouqiao troops, and independent logistics units in the army units. In the next step, we will also set up an independent armored force, and at present, the headquarters is preparing to build an armored force academy, and strive to make the tank division of the Eighth Route Army an army within three years. The generals below were very excited when they heard this.

"Comrades, the four-year war against aggression has made us deeply feel the huge gap between ourselves and the enemy. Opening the window of the world, we seem to be dizzy, dazzled, and sighing to ourselves. Modern warfare has completely subverted the traditional model, which is a model of integrating land, air, and sea, and the key role is played by the tremendous role of modern aviation. At present, there have been major changes in China's anti-aggression war, and at the same time, it has also created a good opportunity for us to build the Eighth Route Army Air Force. ”

"According to the deployment of the headquarters, we have set up a special organization in the United States in the name of overseas Chinese and prepared special funds. At present, our air force has considerable personnel reserves, and the General Headquarters plans to set up two fighter regiments and transport aircraft regiments in Jiangxi by the middle of next year. In the following year, four fighter regiments and two bomber teams were formed in Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningbo. The purpose of building an aviation unit is to compete with the Japanese army for air supremacy in the Chinese theater and create conditions for a major counteroffensive. ”

"In the early stage, we first used external conditions to form combat effectiveness of the air force units of the Eighth Route Army, and gradually formed a complete system. Here I can tell you the good news that about the end of 43, the fighter of our own development will be mass-produced. At present, we are walking on two legs, on the one hand, we are buying fighter planes to strive for external assistance to the maximum, and on the other hand, we are taking advantage of external conditions to step up the development of our own fighter planes, and at the same time, we are speeding up the development of our own aviation industry. ”

"Comrades, backwardness is not terrible, but it is terrible not to want to forge ahead. At present, we have formed a consensus, that is, to seize the opportunity, unite as one, and catch up with the thinking of leapfrog development. In addition, the development and construction of our Navy is also on the agenda, and it is inconvenient to say about the situation of the Navy here. In short, we must take advantage of the opportunities given to us by history and seize them. We must not only win the war against aggression, but also build a strong and prosperous country! Applause rang out.

Ouyang Jian waved his hand and said, "Comrades, now it's just a matter of painting bread to satisfy your hunger." There is a long way to go, and you need to redouble your efforts. The following is a clear understanding of the military deployment of the headquarters. Yesterday, the chairman repeatedly stressed that China's anti-Japanese battlefield has temporarily entered a phase of stalemate. Our military operations are mainly to carry out guerrilla operations in enemy-occupied areas, while the central task of our field corps is to transition to standardization and militarization on the basis of regularization. ”

"The General Headquarters requires all field units and all middle- and lower-ranking officers who have not studied at military academies and academies to enter military academies for one year of training. In addition, the General Political Department demanded that all field units make full use of this period of stability to continue to carry out a campaign of learning and culture, so that every soldier can read and write letters to his family. To this end, the General Political Department has recruited a large number of young female instructors, and I think that young female instructors will play an unexpected role. There was a laugh from below.

"According to the deployment of the headquarters, it is not advisable for all the three field corps to be located in Jiangxi, and at present we must make strategic arrangements in advance. Commander Lin! "Here!" Lin stood up a little confused. The General Headquarters decided that the 1st Corps would be transferred from eastern Guangdong and Fujian to Ruijin in Jiangxi Province one after another, and that the garrison would take over the defensive areas of your headquarters. Your corps will be transferred to the west as a whole, and your corps headquarters will go to Yan'an first. ”

Zhu De interjected: "Commander Lin, after the study and decision of the headquarters, the Northwest Group Army of the Eighth Route Army will be formally formed, with you as the commander of the group army, Nie Rongzhen as the deputy commander, Tan Zhenlin as the political commissar, and Zuo Quan as the chief of the general staff. "Yes! Resolutely complete the mission! Zhu De continued: "Su Yu!" "Here!" "According to the research decision of the headquarters, your department will be changed to the 1st Group Army, with you as the commander of the group army, Luo Ronghuan as the political commissar, and Xiao Ke as the chief of staff!"

"He Long!" "Here!" "According to the decision of the headquarters study, your department was changed to the 2nd Army. You will be the commander of the 2nd Army, Teng Daiyuan will be the political commissar, and Xiao Feng will be the chief of staff. After Zhu De promulgated the new appointment, Ouyang Jian continued: "According to the decision of the headquarters, each group army is assigned to three field artillery divisions, one logistics division, one Zhouqiao brigade, and a field hospital attached to the army. Commander Lin! Lin stood up.

"Your ministry cannot openly transfer on a large scale, but must secretly move to the northwest in batches and times. Troops cannot carry weapons when they move, and we must use airlift for weapons and equipment, and your task is to transfer personnel in batches one after another, and require the transfer to be completed by the end of 42. Plus, you'll have an important mission, which is to form a tank division! Lin Wen's eyes lit up and said, "Resolutely complete the task!" All the generals below looked at each other with envy.

"Comrades, the new military deployment issued by the General Headquarters has only one purpose, that is, to prepare for a full-scale counteroffensive. Our strategic planning is not to seek a domain, but to look farther, but to seek a lifetime ・・・・・・. "After the military meeting, it was already dark. The next day, all the generals were asked to discuss and offer their own ideas. That morning, several democrats visited Ruijin, and Runzhi had no choice but to take time out to meet them.

In the headquarters, Zhu De, Peng Dehuai, and Peng Dehuai were discussing. "Report, Tao Yong, commander of the Jiujiang Ship Fleet, has arrived!" With the voice, Tao Yong wore a straight admiral uniform and walked in heroically. "Report to the chief, Tao Yong was ordered to report to the headquarters, please instruct!" "You've come just in time, we're discussing your business!" Ouyang Jian stepped forward and shook his hand and smiled.