The troops of the guard division were concentrated in more than a dozen villages centered on Zhongzhuang in the south of Honghuagang in Zunyi, and the division headquarters was located in Taoxi Temple in Zhongzhuang.

After saying goodbye to [***], Liu Yimin knew that time was tight and the formal battle order would be issued soon, so he didn't bother to say goodbye to other leaders, and took Li Chengyi, Tang Xingying and the accompanying cavalry, hurried back to the station.

As soon as Cai Zhong saw Liu Yimin, he happily told him that the cadres sent by the General Headquarters had reported a total of 123, including 6 division-level cadres, and that the Central Committee had appointed deputy division commanders, deputy political commissars, deputy chiefs of staff, deputy directors of the Political Department, and deputy directors of the Logistics Department. In addition, there are 58 cadres at the regimental level and 60 cadres at the battalion and company levels.

Liu Yimin asked: "What about the list?" ”

Cai Zhong handed over the list, and Liu Yimin's jaw almost dropped when he saw it. The list reads: Feng Dafei, deputy commander of the Central Guard Division, Huang Su, deputy political commissar, Qian Zhuangfei, deputy chief of staff, Yuan Guoping, deputy director of the Political Department, Hu Di, minister of security, and Fu Zhuting, deputy director of the Logistics Department.

Liu Yimin thought to himself, what is going on, the whole thing is a martyr's honor list. In history, these people either died on the Long March or on the battlefield of resistance against the Japanese Dynasty, and they were all famous martyrs, so why were they all transferred to the guard division? Looking at the regimental cadres and battalion and company cadres, basically the names were not recorded in the original history, and it is estimated that they were all sacrificed on the Long March.

If you think about it carefully, this lineup of the central faction is too luxurious! Deputy division commander Feng Dafei once served as the commander and acting commander of the Red Army, and Huang Su was the political commissar of the Eighth Army Corps. Qian Zhuangfei should be the secretary general of the General Political Department of the Red Army at this time, one of the famous Longtan Three Heroes, how could he also come to the guard division. Yuan Guoping, director of the Political Department of the New Fourth Army at the time of the Southern Anhui Incident and a famous martyr, also came. Hu Di, the youngest of the three heroes of Longtan, the chief of the investigation section of the Military Commission, died at the hands of Zhang Guotao, and also came. Fu Zhuting should be the director of the Political Department of the Second Division at this time, why did he come here to be the deputy director of the Logistics Department? I can't figure it out!

Cai Zhong looked at Liu Yimin with a deep look on his face, and said: "Stupid, these people are all veteran generals of our army, and their qualifications are much older than mine." Now, the guard division is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. ”

Liu Yimin asked: "Have the cadres been assigned to the troops?" ”

Cai Zhong said: "Not yet, wait for you to come back and decide." ”

Liu Yimin said: "Time is very tight, you should immediately notify the party committee to let all the newly reported division-level cadres participate, and it will be determined at the meeting." I am not familiar with these people, only the old Red Army like you are familiar with them, and I can introduce them at the meeting. ”

Cai Zhong said: "I'll go and inform people, you are here to familiarize yourself with the list first." ”

The cadres were all waiting for distribution at the division headquarters, so Cai Zhong quickly called Liu Jianli, Li Qing, Wu Zheng, Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di, Fu Zhuting and others.

As soon as several people met, Cai Zhong, Liu Jianjian, Li Qing, and Wu Zheng were busy saluting Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di, and Fu Zhuting. Only Liu Yimin stood stupidly on the side and watched them hot.

Cai Zhong reminded: "Commander, everyone is here, let's have a meeting." ”

Liu Yimin thought to himself that compared with these cadres, the cadre qualifications of his own guard division are obviously insufficient, so he needs to run in well. However, he believed that these staunch revolutionaries were bent on making revolutions and would not care much about their positions. In history, the Red Army's Long March attrition was too great, and it was not uncommon for army commanders to become division commanders and division commanders to become regiment commanders. Thinking of this, Liu Yimin felt that he was very funny and complicated the problem.

Seeing that everyone was waiting, Liu Yimin spoke: "Welcome to join the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army." My name is Liu Yimin, and I am the commander of the Central Guard Division and the secretary of the Party Committee. I know that you are all veterans of the Red Army, veterans, and veteran leaders, and have made outstanding contributions to the Party and the Red Army. The central authorities sent everyone here for only one purpose, that is, to strengthen the leadership of the guard division and ensure that the guard division completes all the tasks assigned by the central authorities and [***]. Due to the urgency of time, today we are not only a meeting of the division's leading body, but also a party committee to discuss the unit's reorganization and training and cadre allocation. I have joined the Red Army for less than a month, I have little qualifications, and I am not very old, so I will try my best to learn from you, and I hope that you will help me to jointly complete the tasks assigned by the Central Committee. Yesterday, when I met with Vice Chairman Zhou and asked for the dispatch of cadres, I said that I would protect the cadres sent by the Central Committee to the guard division as if they were my own eyes, so that you can feel comfortable, give full play to your abilities and expertise, and make joint contributions to the party and the Red Army during your work in the guard division. Commissar, let's introduce each other! ”

Cai Zhong said: "Okay, let me introduce first, Cai Zhong, the former director of the Political Department of the 34th Division of the Red Fifth Army Corps, was assigned by the division leader to act with the Sharp Knife Company in the Xinwei Resistance Battle, and was later transferred to the 18th Regiment as political commissar, and after the establishment of the guard division, he served as the political commissar of the division. ”

Huang Su said: "Report to the division commander, you don't need to introduce a few of you, a few of them are very familiar with us, that is, the division commander is not familiar with a few of us, I will introduce a few new people to the division commander, you see if it's okay!" ”

Liu Yimin said with a smile: "Yes, anyway, everyone will stir it in a pot in the future, and there is a chance to know and familiarize yourself, Political Commissar Huang, you can briefly introduce it, and we will seize the time to study the work." ”

Huang Su said: "Okay, I'll start with Deputy Division Commander Feng. Huang Su briefly introduced everyone's resume, original position, and expertise.

After Huang Suyi's introduction, Liu Yimin began to divide labor. Feng Dafei assisted the division commander in commanding the operation; Huang Su assisted the political commissar to do a good job in ideological work, focusing on the training of the troops; Qian Zhuangfei is responsible for the intelligence work of the whole division; Yuan Guoping assisted Li Qing in his work, and the main focus of his work was the deployment and management of cadres; Hu Di was responsible for the defense of the whole division, mainly to prevent the infiltration and rebellion of Chiang Kai-shek's spies and the spies of the Emperor, and it was forbidden to carry out the suppression of rebellion and arrest the AB regiment. Fu Zhuting assisted Wu Zheng in logistics work. During the battle, the command order of the whole division is division commander - political commissar - deputy division commander - deputy political commissar - chief of staff - director of the political department - chief of logistics - commander of the first regiment - commander of the second regiment - commander of the third regiment.

After the division of labor was completed, the issue of the distribution of cadres sent by the central authorities was immediately studied, and the deputy commanders, deputy political commissars, chiefs of staff, directors of the political department, and logistics directors of each regiment were basically allotted, and all the cadres of the battalions and companies were also assigned to the regiments. Among them, Wang Bingsan replaced Li Qing as the political commissar of the Sixth Regiment, Chen Jinxiu replaced Liu Jianli as the head of the Seventh Regiment, Zhou Yi replaced Wu Zheng as the head of the Recruit Training Corps, and Zhong Zanda replaced Zhang Yicheng as the political commissar of the Recruit Training Corps. There are also two regimental cadres, Yang Guang and Zhang Zili, who remain in the division's staff office to assist the chief of staff in his work.

After studying the distribution of cadres, Liu Yimin asked Liu Jianli to be responsible for teaching the new cadres the key points of the guard division's tactics, and Li Qing to be responsible for teaching the guard division's ideological and political work points, which were mainly engaged in complaining about grievances, for two hours. Then, the political commissar went to the 1st and 2nd regiments, the deputy division commander went to the 3rd and 4th regiments, the deputy political commissar went to the 5th and 6th regiments, Li Qing went to the 7th regiment and the recruit training regiment, Liu Jianli went to the artillery regiment and the heavy machine gun regiment, Wu Zheng went to the engineer regiment and the baggage regiment, Fu Zhuting went to the cavalry battalion and guard battalion directly under the division headquarters, and Yuan Guoping went to the reconnaissance company, communications platoon, and field ambulance station. According to the training plan drawn up by the General Staff Office, any unit that failed to pass the training was left to operate with the main force and was not allowed to participate in the combat operations that the guard division was about to begin. The whole division training time is 3 days, and after three days, it will set off in a concealed manner, and the target will wait for the notification.

At the end of the meeting, Liu Yimin called Zhang Haitao, the commander of the guard battalion, and asked him to arrange guards and communicators for several new leaders, and specially explained that Qian Zhuangfei and Hu Di would each arrange a squad of soldiers to obey their command.

Seeing that the issues to be studied had been arranged, Liu Yimin got up and said, "Let's meet with the cadres!" ”

Cai Zhong said: "Yes, everyone is waiting!" ”

A few people walked out of the room and came to the empty field in front of the main hall of the temple. As soon as the cadres saw that the division leader had come out, they hurriedly formed a team, and after a while, they stood neatly in two parts.

Liu Yimin saw that the east block was the old cadres of the guard division, and the west piece was the new cadres of the guard division. There was some displeasure in my heart.

On second thought, most people still don't know each other, and it's normal to stand in two blocks. Looking at the new cadres again, they are all backbones who have been tested by the war, and the slightest unhappiness in their hearts will disappear without a trace.

I thought to myself, these are all old Red Army cadres, the essence of our army's essence. It turned out that he never dreamed that he could command such a group of Red Army elites to charge into battle. Thanks to that little can!

Seeing that the cadres were looking at him, Liu Yimin said loudly to the new cadres: "From today on, you are the backbone of the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army!" I, Liu Yimin, your division commander, will lead you to follow the party and follow [***] to create one miracle after another, and trample all the enemies under your feet. Any warlord, what kind of devil, under the iron fist of our Central Guard Division, will be smashed to pieces! Will you follow me into battle? ”

The emotions of the cadres were burned red in an instant, and they replied loudly: "Yes!" ”

Liu Yimin also said: "The guard division is the unit that has been established for the shortest time among the main forces of the Red Army, but it is also a unit full of vigor and hope. Starting from the Battle of Xiangjiang, this army attacked the Gui army, ambushed the Hunan army, and defeated the Central Army, and had a brilliant record. Being able to join the guard division shows that you are all loyal Red Army officers and soldiers, and you are all the backbone of the backbone; It shows that the Party Central Committee appreciates you and trusts you. All the cadres and soldiers of the guard division welcome your arrival and are willing to work with you on the bloody battlefield, share life and death, never give up, destroy the warlords, kill the couges, and shed blood and sacrifice for the establishment of New China. Tell me, are you willing to be comrades-in-arms with the comrades of the guard division? ”

The cadres replied in unison: "Yes!" ”

Liu Yimin roared: "Didn't you eat? Answer me loudly, are you willing to become comrades-in-arms with the original cadres and soldiers of the guard division? ”

At this moment, not only the new cadres shouted, but also the cadres of the old guard division shouted: "Yes! ”

Liu Yimin said with satisfaction: "Okay, there is momentum!" This is the cadre of my guard division. Now listen to my command, I shout one, two, three, and all the cadres will immediately and automatically form six columns, and the principle is that the new cadres and the original cadres stand crosswise, that is, the new cadres will stand next to the original cadres. If anyone stands on the wrong side, immediately get out of the queue and jump fifty times on the spot. Did you hear me clearly? ”

The cadres replied: "Hear me clearly! ”

Liu Yimin roared: "Listen to my command, prepare!" One, two, three, run! ”

Not to mention, those who can be cadres are really not stupid people, after a short period of confusion, the team quickly formed a six-column column, and the number was quickly reported.

Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di, and Fu Zhuting, who were standing on the side, were dumbfounded. Huang Su quietly asked Cai Zhong, did the division commander engage in political work? Cai Zhong said that he didn't understand, but as soon as the division commander instigated, the prisoners immediately cried and shouted that they wanted to be the Red Army, and they could fight with guns on the spot. Qian Zhuangfei squinted his eyes and said to himself: "Interesting, the water of this doll master is very deep, not simple!" ”

Seeing that the team was standing, the count was also completed. Liu Yimin continued: "Now, everyone is a comrade-in-arms of the guard division, and the first task I give you is to study. The newly arrived cadres should learn from the original cadres the know-how of tactical movements, tactical command, and ideological work, and the original cadres should learn from the new comrades the tenacious work style and sacrificial spirit of the main force. Help each other and improve together. Can you do it? ”

The cadres roared in unison again: "Yes!" ”

Liu Yimin waved his hand with satisfaction: "Everyone is an old Red Army cadre with rich combat experience. But the Guards Division was not the same as other units of the Red Army. What we pay attention to is to plan first, attack the enemy unprepared, be flexible in tactics, and develop firepower. The division headquarters has decided to give lectures on specific tactical command and ideological work to Chief of Staff Liu and Director Li, and I hope that they will conscientiously study and master it as soon as possible. Time was pressing, and after the lecture was completed, everyone immediately reported to the various units in accordance with the order, and quickly became familiar with the troops, the soldiers, the equipment, and the training subjects. I give you three days, and after three days, I will lead you to meet the enemy. If any unit fails to complete the training plan within three days, it will be disqualified from participating in the war! Did you hear clearly? ”

The cadres replied: "Hear me clearly! ”

Liu Yimin nodded, and Li Qing stepped forward and began to read out the cadre distribution order.

Two hours later, the new cadres had already reported to the units. Cai Zhong said to Feng Dafei and Huang Su: "Let's go, we should also go to the troops to inspect and supervise." ”

Soon, the division headquarters was empty, leaving only Liu Yimin, Qian Zhuangfei and Hu Di.

Hu Di asked: "Commander, what are we doing, it's not time to eat and sleep now?" ”

Liu Yimin said: "Chief of Staff Qian went to the radio station to contact He Xinghua, and in the future, you will be the victor of our guard division." Minister Hu is okay for the time being, so follow me to the special agent camp to have a look! However, I would like to remind you two that whenever and wherever you go, you must take the guards with you and do not act alone. ”

Qian Zhuangfei said: "Why do you take care of the two of us like this!" ”

Liu Yimin said: "Because the work of the two of you is different from others, we can't afford to lose. To put it mildly, you came to the guard division, first, to carry out intelligence work against the enemy, and second, I think I am afraid that Vice Chairman Zhou is looking at the combat strength of my guard division, and asked me to protect you. ”

Qian Zhuangfei said: "You knew us before? ”

Liu Yimin shook his head: "I don't understand, I haven't even heard your name." However, the deputy chief of staff I want is the deputy chief of staff who is engaged in intelligence, and this kind of talent is too valuable. Moreover, Vice Chairman Zhou also hinted at me, saying that you are very old, and I am afraid that I will not dare to use it. I don't care what you were doing, I just ask that my intelligence officer and the security officer in charge of hoeing and destroying are always safe. Can you do it? ”

Qian Zhuangfei thought for a while and replied, "Yes."

Liu Yimin smiled and said, "That's right." Chief of Staff Qian is going to tinker with the radio, I'm leaving with Lao Hu! ”

At this time, a good show is being staged in Guiyang.

Xue Yue's troops had already arrived in Guiyang, and five fully organized main divisions and one division-level detachment were stationed around Guiyang, encircling Guiyang and making it impassable. Xue Yue himself personally led the dilapidated Ninety Division, stationed in Wudang, waiting for Wang Jialie's arrival.

When Wang Jialie heard that the Central Army had arrived, he hurriedly went to meet Xue Yue with gifts to comfort the Central Army. When the two met, they naturally greeted and politely first, and then cut to the chase.

Xue Yue first inquired about the movements of the Red Bandits, and Wang Jialie said that at present, the Red Bandits are entrenched in Zunyi, and there are defensive troops on the front line of the Wujiang River, and most areas in northern Guizhou have fallen into the hands of the Red Bandits. It is very likely that the red bandits will form a situation of secession in northern Guizhou, as they did in Jiangxi.

Xue Yue asked Wang Jialie how many troops were left in the main force of the Qianqian army? Wang Jialie replied that in addition to Hou Zhidan's instructor who was completely annihilated, he had lost nearly two regiments in Huangping, and now he could mobilize the main force of ten regiments. In addition, Judah had at least six regiments in his hands.

As soon as Xue Yue heard this, the main force of the Guizhou army was still there, and now his own troops would be replenished. He said: "Commander Wang, the commission ordered the 25th Army to go north to Qianbei to suppress bandits, and ordered the Yunnan Longyun Department to send troops to cooperate, why did you delay your stay?" ”

Wang Jialie said: "Chief Xue Mingjian, it's not that our department is slow to move, it's really that Guiyang's troops are empty. If the red bandits attack Guiyang, I can't afford to lose the provincial capital! ”

Xue Yue said: "Commander Wang doesn't have to worry, our army came to Guizhou to assist the 25th Army in exterminating the red bandits. Just now, the Long Yun Department reported that one of their divisions had already passed Anshun, and it was estimated that they would be able to reach Guiyang tomorrow. When they arrive and cooperate with the 25th Army to march to Zunyi, our army can take a short rest and recuperate, and then move with your troops. ”

Wang Jialie smiled with a smile on his face: "Thank you for the commission, thank you Chief Xue, and thank you to the brothers of the Central Army." When the red bandits are exterminated, I will definitely rush to Nanjing, meet with the committee, and express the gratitude of the whole Guizhou province to the central government in person! ”

A smile floated across Xue Yue's face: "Commander Wang, did your department set off tomorrow?" ”

Wang Jialie said: "It should be, it should be." Our troops are mobilized today, and after they join up with the Yunnan troops, they will attack Zunyi and regain the field. I also hope that Chief Xue will lead the Central Army to follow up and support! ”

Xue Yue said: "Don't worry, the Central Army will rest today and tomorrow, and then attack northern Qianbei to be your backing." However, our army has come from afar and urgently needs to rest. Didn't Commander Wang invite me to visit the scenic spots in Guiyang? ”

Wang Jialie said excitedly: "It should be, it should be, Chief Xue please." ”

In this way, Xue Yue entered Guiyang.

(To be continued)