The vast base areas were once again connected, and in the eastern part of Jiangxi, due to the enemy's all retreated to Nanchang for defense. Therefore, Ou Enlai, Ouyang Jian and his entourage went straight to Ruijin through Jing'an County, Gao'an County, and Xinyu. The war horse went all the way unimpeded and arrived outside Ruijin City in the afternoon three days later. At this time, Zhu De and Runzhi led the soldiers and civilians in the base area, and the crowd formed a huge welcoming scene. Don't look at Zhou Enlai as the chairman of the Military Commission, in terms of popularity among the people, Ouyang Jian's name is probably a household name, and women and children know it.

The common people naturally want to see the legendary god of war of the Red Army. The fierce horse team and the mighty special combat team, the people were elated and couldn't help cheering. Ouyang Jian saw Runzhi's tall figure from a distance, with thick black hair and a posture of pinching his waist with one arm. It's just that he is thinner, thinner, and more personable than the image in his memory. Zhu De is slightly fatter, but there is a big difference. Seeing each other was simpler than imagined, Zhu De and Runzhi first shook hands with Zhou Enlai warmly, and their joy was beyond words.

"Report to Commander-in-Chief Zhu, Political Commissar Mao, and Ouyang Jian, Commander of the 5th Army Corps, to report for duty!" Ouyang Jian stood tall and saluted, and his movements were free and easy, without dragging the mud and water. "Haha! Finally meet our legendary heroes! Zhu De came up and hugged him. Runzhi held Ouyang Jian's hand and said meaningfully: "Commander Ouyang, you have contributed a lot to the victory of the anti-encirclement and suppression, I finally met you, you are even more handsome than I imagined." It can be seen that Runzhi is very excited, but his expression is calm and his eyes are deep.

"Commissar Mao, I've been longing to see you, I've been looking forward to this day!" The four eyes looked at each other, and they seemed to have a clear heart. Then Ouyang Jian hugged Lin and Peng Dehuai cordially and talked warmly. Runzhi and Enlai had a cordial conversation, but his eyes looked at this side from time to time, and it was obvious that there was a strong friendship flashing in his eyes. In the evening, Zhu De and Runzhi set up a banquet to entertain the guests, fulfilling the friendship of the landlord. After the banquet, Zhu De, Runzhi, Zhou Enlai, Ouyang Jian, Chen Yi, Xiang Ying, Lin, Peng Dehuai and others stayed, obviously this was intentional.

Invisibly, these heavyweights formed a group, which was the situation that Ouyang Jian was most willing to see. With a cup of fragrant tea to refresh himself, Zhou Enlai said: "After the outbreak of the 918 incident, the domestic situation has undergone major changes. At the time of the national crisis, our party's goal must also be seriously corrected. Ask Commander Ouyang to talk about his thoughts! Ouyang Jian stood up and said, "Everyone, ・・・・・・ at the moment." "Wonderful, wonderful! I agree with the idea of establishing base areas in Jiangxi and Fujian and using them as political capital to negotiate with the Kuomintang in order to promote talks! Runzhi excitedly praised.

Others also agreed, and Runzhi continued: "Commander Ouyang's strategic concept is not only related to the survival and development of our red regime, but also to the life and death of the country. We communists must be open-minded, and if we can bring about the second cooperation between the KMT and the CPC and form an anti-Japanese national united front, we must not hesitate to do so. Enlai said: "I fear that the Comintern will not agree to our decision!" "Secretary Zhou, as the saying goes: We will not openly oppose the decision of the Central Committee. If we take Jiangxi and Fujian, we will also achieve the goal of victory, which does not conflict with the strategic concept of the Central Committee and Venezuela, but the goal is different. ”

"But I am resolutely opposed to the Comintern interfering with our military command, and I cannot allow the Comintern to interfere in our military command again. I suggest that Comrade Zhu De, Comrade Runzhi, and Comrade Zhou Enlai form a three-member supreme military leading group to direct the operation, which must not be shaken by lightning and must not be disturbed in any way. Chen Yi, Xiang Ying, Lin, and Peng Dehuai echoed loudly, completely standing on Ouyang Jian's position. Ouyang Jian continued: "Jiangxi has tested the strategic and military thinking of Comrade Zhu De and Comrade Runzhi according to the facts of the subway, and I have the deepest experience in the anti-encirclement and suppression operation, and I believe that the vast number of commanders and fighters of the Red Army also have the deepest experience. ”

"What Commander Ouyang said is not wrong, I completely agree with the formation of a three-person supreme military leadership group to command the Red Army to fight!" Peng Dehuai's attitude was very resolute. Lin Dao: "I also agree that there must be coherence in military command. Xiang Ying also said that she had no opinion. Everyone's eyes were unanimously aimed at Zhou Enlai, and Zhou Enlai stood up decisively and said: "I will immediately send a report to the Central Committee to convey our decision." In addition, the next step is to immediately begin preparations for the establishment of a Soviet government. "There is no opinion.

After reaching a consensus, Runzhi excitedly added: "Commander Ouyang is very talented in military thinking and building a new army, and I propose that the senior generals of the main forces of the Red Army be trained for a short period of time, and Comrade Ouyang Jian will give a lecture. "There is no opinion. Peng Dehuai said: "Commander Ouyang, combined with your medium-term strategy, how do you think our next military operation will unfold?" Ouyang Jian stood up and said: "I don't know the battle plan of the headquarters, at present, our military forces have the conditions to attack, I suggest that the next step is that the three army corps first launch the Ganzhou Campaign." ”

Ouyang Jian walked to the map and continued: "Fighting Ganzhou is of great significance, it can not only test the offensive and defensive capabilities of our city's offensive and defensive operations, accumulate experience, but also eliminate the threat from the south, and at the same time approach Guangdong." In the next step, the Kuomintang was bound to impose a blockade on the base areas, so I suggested that the First Army Corps take Quanzhou and even Xiamen in Fujian. If the base area wants to develop greatly, there must be an external channel. "Commander Ouyang, let me interrupt, what if the enemy adopts a blockade at sea?" Zhou Enlai asked.

"Secretary Zhou, don't worry, the European and American governments will not do business with us, but the businessmen of Europe and the United States don't care. Especially American businessmen, the U.S. government has no right to interfere with their dealings with anyone, and of course I mean legitimate business. I traded with a German arms dealer and became friends. The sniper rifle used by the special operations team, including the barrel and the scope, was the result of the deal between the German arms dealer and me. The German government was hampered by the Treaty of Versailles and could not openly sell arms, but its huge arms industry was not depressed by this, so the German government encouraged its own arms dealers to trade in large quantities, and the German government did not interfere with who the arms and ammunition were sold to, so we urgently needed an outlet to the sea. Overseas trade, the Kuomintang will not be able to blockade us. ”

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this, and Runzhi said: "Commander Ouyang, it is not an exaggeration to say that you are the treasure of our party, and your understanding of the outside world is unparalleled. I wonder where the operational target of the 5 Corps is appropriate? I discussed with Yujie and suggested that Jiujiang be hit! Ouyang Jian said: "There is no doubt about the military strategic value of Jiujiang, but the conditions for fighting Jiujiang are not mature under the current situation. There are three reasons for this: First, Jiujiang is a key point in the middle of the Yangtze River, and the Yangtze River is a golden waterway and an important line of communication, and the Kuomintang must never lose it. It is okay to lose Jiangxi and Fujian, but the Kuomintang will never let Jiujiang be lost. ”

"At present, the Kuomintang has deployed six divisions in Jiujiang as proof. Second, if we can't take Jiujiang in a short period of time, it will inevitably turn into a war of attrition. In the current state, we cannot fight with the Central Army. Third, the Yangtze River takes into account the interests of European and American countries, and if we take Jiujiang and cut off the Yangtze River transportation line, we will harm the interests of European and American countries. Therefore, they will fully assist Lao Chiang to recapture Jiujiang, and even British warships will participate in the war. If the battle is protracted, we will not be able to hold Jiujiang, and if this happens, I am afraid that the sea passage will also be blocked. ”

"What do you mean by having the conditions?" Zhou Enlai was surprised. Ouyang Jian said with a smile: "What is a soldier who surrenders without a fight. When the conditions are right, Chen Bingjiujiang put on a posture to fight, forcing the Kuomintang to sit down and negotiate, and if Europe and the United States take into account their own interests, they will also exert pressure on the Kuomintang. "It's so good and reasonable, we still haven't thought it through!" Runzhi praised it loudly, and everyone also thought that the analysis was incisive. Zhu Dedao: "Do you want to use troops on the east bank of Poyang Lake, and the sword guide Chang?"

"Yes, at present, we have control of Poyang Lake, and we are fully equipped to send troops to the eastern shore of Poyang Lake." Runzhi said with a smile: "I understand your intentions, if you capture the area east of Poyang Lake, Nanchang will become a lonely city, forcing Lao Jiang not to retreat from Nanchang, a clever move!" "Yes, as long as the capture of Jingdezhen threatens Shangrao, the enemy in Nanchang will have to withdraw his troops." "But what if the enemy sends warships into Poyang Lake and cuts off your water transportation lines?" Runzhi asked keenly.

"Political Commissar Mao, don't fight unprepared battles, don't fight uncertain battles. In order to ensure the unimpeded flow of the water transportation line of Poyang Lake, I am ready to arrange a large number of mine blockades at the entrance of Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River. At present, the Jiujiang Base Area Arsenal has developed mines, and there is no problem in dealing with medium-sized warships. "Yujie, do you have any objections to Captain Ouyang's dispatch of troops to the east shore of Poyang Lake?" Runzhi asked wittily. "There is no opinion, the proposal of Commander Ouyang to fight in Ganzhou in the south is in line with ours, and it is feasible to capture Quanzhou and Xiamen and open up an outlet to the sea. If the goal of leaving the east bank of Poyang Lake is achieved, the medium-term strategy proposed by Ouyang Jian will come naturally. ”

Ouyang Jian's strategic vision aroused everyone's strong interest. Focusing on the medium-term strategic goals, everyone has offered suggestions and suggestions, and before you know it, it is dawn. In the following days, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, Runzhi, Xiang Ying, and others began to be busy preparing for the establishment of the Soviet government. A few days later, in the evening, Ouyang Jian took a walk with the guard pony. Unconsciously walked to the room where Runzhi lived, and saw that the lights were on inside, Ouyang Jian decided to visit.

After walking a few steps, Ouyang Jian remembered something and told the pony to go back and get something. After a while, the pony came running back with a large bag in his arms. There is no doubt that this is a cigarette, and someone should have sent someone to give it to Runzhi. But Ouyang Jian decided that it was better to send it himself, maybe this was a reason to meet face-to-face. Ouyang Jian knew in his heart that Runzhi would not take the initiative to invite Ouyang Jian to his home in order to avoid suspicion. Hearing a knock on the door, a tall, handsome female soldier opened the door. "Who is this comrade looking for?"

Ouyang Jian was sure that the woman in front of him was He Zizhen and said, "May I ask if this is Runzhi's home?" At this time, Runzhi came out of the news and said happily: "It's Brother Ouyang, please come in!" "Madam, let me introduce you, this is the famous Comrade Ouyang Jian, the commander of the 5th Army Corps!" He Zizhen said politely: "It turned out to be Comrade Ouyang Jian, Runzhi has been talking about you every day for the past few days, and you haven't had dinner yet!" "Ma'am, I've eaten it." "You fry two dishes, I'll accompany Brother Ouyang to drink two cups,"

After entering the house, Ouyang Jian took the package from the pony and motioned for the pony to go out, "Commissar Mao, this is the cigarette I brought you!" "Haha! Great, the cigarettes you sent last time have stopped, and I'm welcome. Runzhi took the package, opened it, took out a box of cigarettes, tore it open, took a puff on Meimei, and seemed to remember something to hand over the cigarettes. Commissar Mao, I don't smoke! "It's good not to suck, but I can't change this bad habit." As he spoke, He Zizhen brought the dishes up.