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Kangding, an ancient city with a long and splendid history and culture, is also the throat of Sichuan and Tibet, an important town of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and the center of the intersection of Tibet and Han. Since ancient times, it has been the political, economic, cultural, commercial and transportation hub of the Kham Tibetan region.

The Red Army, which successfully crossed the Dadu River, knew that the current encirclement and suppression armies from all sides had not retreated. But as far as the current situation is concerned, the distance between the Red Fourth Front Army and them is constantly shortening.

In the face of the situation that the Central Red Army and the Red Fourth Front Army were about to join forces in the Ganzi or Aba areas, the last thing they wanted to see was Liu Xiang, who was sitting in Sichuan, and Chairman Chiang, who was far away in Nanjing.

It is clear that with the current strength, it is only afraid that it will be difficult to annihilate the Red Army that has entered the territory of Sichuan. Chairman Chiang also quickly mobilized the Northwest Army and the second column of the Encirclement and Suppression Army commanded by Hu Zongnan to speed up its pursuit and deployment in the Gannan area.

At the same time, the main force of the Sichuan Army also began to move closer to the place where the Red Army was located. In Lao Chiang's vision, encirclement and suppression were carried out in the Ganzi and Aba areas to block the passage of the main force of the Red Army into Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia.

Under these circumstances, the Central Red Army stationed in Kangding also held several meetings, and in view of the current situation between the enemy and us, it finally made a decision to first join forces with the Red Fourth Front Army and then concentrate superior forces to break the enemy's blockade.

The ultimate goal was to enter the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo region and establish a permanent base area belonging to the Red Army. In this enlarged meeting, He Zhengdao was also fortunate to participate in the whole process of the meeting for the first time and received the latest appointment.

After the meeting, Mr. Zhu also said expectantly: "Xiao He, I should call you Commander He in the future." Next, I hope that you will continue to lead the independent column and become another main column in our army that can terrify the enemy. ”

'Rest assured, Commander-in-Chief! As long as I live for a day, I will not make the enemy feel better. Whether it is an independent regiment or an independent division, or an independent column in the future, we will certainly fulfill the mission and responsibility entrusted by the central authorities.

Dare to fight and win, this is also my requirement for the future of the independent column. No matter who the enemy is, as long as we are the enemy, I will make them eat and sleep poorly, and they will tremble when they hear the word "Red Army". Just look at it! ’

In this way, although it was a bit arrogant, Mr. Zhu was still very satisfied with what he heard: "Okay, then I and the head of the headquarters are looking forward to your good news." Give you three days to reorganize, and then assign you tasks, is there a problem? ”

'Nope! ’

Sending away these chiefs who were full of expectations for He Zhengdao, He Zhengdao came to Xiao Jinguang, who was officially appointed as the political commissar of the column, and saluted: "Political commissar, in the future, we will build a team together, and please give advice to the political commissar!" ”

For the appointment of the headquarters, Xiao Jinguang had prepared before. He had just been released from prison before the Red Army broke through from the Soviet zone. However, the punishment given to him at that time was only lifted after the ******** of Commissar Mao.

Originally, the headquarters gave him the appointment to serve as chief of staff of the Red Third Army. However, because of the promotion of the independent division, under the strong recommendation of Commissar Mao, he was transferred to the independent column as the political commissar of the column.

The reason why he was imprisoned was also because he supported Mao Taizu's ideas, and was eventually dismissed, expelled from the party, and even sentenced to five years in prison. And at that time, he had already served as the political commissar of the Red Seventh Army.

If he was given a choice, Xiao Jinguang also knew that the position of chief of staff of the Red Third Army Corps was undoubtedly heavier than the position of political commissar of the independent column. At least he knows how strong the independent column is today.

Even before the appointment, Mao Taizu talked to him specifically. The purpose is to hope that he will cooperate well with He Zhengdao's work. In terms of experience, He Zhengdao is undoubtedly lacking, and he needs to be a big brother to make up for the shortcomings.

Looking at the young but not vigorous He Zhengdao, Xiao Jinguang also smiled and said: "Commander, I am a newcomer to the column, and I should be supported by the commander in the future." Before, Commissar Mao talked to me and asked me to cooperate more with your work! ”

Such an attitude made He Zhengdao feel very comfortable. But he still smiled and said: "The word political commissar, a newcomer, makes me a little embarrassed!" In any case, I hope that in the future, I can cooperate with the political commissar and develop the column better and better.

You are an old Red Army, an old political worker, and a military commander who has studied abroad. In the future, the political work of the independent column will only require the political commissar to worry a lot. In the military, I also hope that the political commissar will give more opinions.

Regarding my situation, I believe that the commissar is also clear. I didn't join the Red Army for long, and I made a little mistake along the way. In the future, if I do something bad or inappropriate, please ask the political commissar to speak up. ”

Although he knew this, he might not be able to make Xiao Jinguang believe it. But He Zhengdao was clear that in the ranks of the Red Army, the political commissar had more power than the military commander. In exceptional cases, the commissar can even take over the command of the troops.

It's just that in the independent column that is about to be expanded, He Zhengdao still believes that those old subordinates should be more loyal to him than Xiao Jinguang. The three division commanders and one brigade commander of the future independent division are all his subordinates.

After the two walked and talked, they soon arrived at the station of the independent division. Yao Shengjun and Wang Tianlin, who had already received the news, also waited at the headquarters early, and chatted with the newly appointed Xiao Jinguang.

Seeing that the time was not early, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "Okay! Let's not bother with small talk, let's call a meeting of group-level cadres to announce the expansion order of the headquarters. Next, there is a mess waiting for us! ”

Not long after, the regimental commanders, who had been notified to arrive one after another, were also brought into the conference room. Among them, reconnaissance battalion commander Li Xiangdong and artillery battalion commander Zhu Jianjie were also notified to attend the meeting on the expansion of the independent column.

After everyone took their seats, He Zhengdao first read out the central government's order for expansion. Everyone was very happy with the news that the independent division would be upgraded to an independent column and that it would be expanded into three divisions and one brigade in the future.

After reading out the order, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Next, Comrade Xiao Jinguang, the political commissar of our column, welcomes us, and I will give you a few words. In the future, we will also eat in a pot! ”

After saying this, He Zhengdao still applauded first for face. Xiao Jinguang, who heard this, got up and said some polite words without much excuse. This kind of scene is naturally not a problem for Xiao Jinguang.

After Xiao Jinguang sat down again, He Zhengdao also quickly said: "The following is to read out the cadres of the independent column, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and recruit brigades of the independent column. As for the regimental and battalion appointments of each division, each division shall report to the column for examination and approval.

The commander of the independent column, Comrade He Zhengdao, is mainly responsible for the military command of the column. The political commissar of the independent column, served by Comrade Xiao Jinguang, was mainly responsible for the political and ideological work of the column.

The political director of the independent column, served by Comrade Yao Shengjun, was mainly responsible for the column's logistical support and the transformation of prisoners. Comrade Wang Tianlin is the chief of staff of the independent column, who is mainly responsible for the intelligence and training work of the column.

The first independent division was commanded by Comrade Zhang Cheng. The Second Independent Division, the commander of which was Comrade Xu Renyi. The third independent division, the commander of which was Comrade Jiang Shan. In the recruit brigade, the brigade commander is Comrade Ma Xiaojun.

The independent column guards the reconnaissance regiment, and the head of the regiment is Comrade Li Xiangdong. The artillery regiment of the independent column, the head of which is Comrade Zhu Definition. The telecommunications battalion of the independent column was commanded by Comrade Sun Shicheng.

The political commissars and chiefs of staff of each division and the political commissars and chiefs of staff of each regiment will also be appointed one after another after the cadres transferred by the headquarters are in place. I hope that you will cooperate well with the newly appointed comrades. ”

After the appointment was read out, for these division commanders and brigade commanders, they also really felt that under He Zhengdao, their promotion speed was also amazing!

Who would dare to think that they were rescued by He Zhengdao at the beginning, just so that they could join the main force as soon as possible. But now, they have become the most powerful main column of the Red Army, and they have all become division commanders and brigade commanders.

After the letter of appointment was read out, He Zhengdao still said with a serious expression: "The independent division has been expanded, and my position with you has also been promoted. This also means that the burden on us is heavier, and the headquarters expects more from us.

Next, the divisions had to complete the reorganization of their units within three days. Because, the enemy will not give us much time to rest. Once the column is reorganized, we will go to the battlefield and continue to fight the enemy.

After going down, all divisions and brigades should complete the reorganization and readjustment of their personnel as soon as possible. I hope that after the expansion of the troops, the combat effectiveness will not be reduced. If that division loses its chain in the future, don't blame me for removing you. ”

'Yes, please rest assured, commander, we will complete the reorganization of the troops in the shortest possible time! ’

Listening to the answers of these division commanders and brigade commanders, He Zhengdao also nodded with satisfaction. We continued to hand over the list of political work cadres and military backbone personnel to be sent by the headquarters to these division and brigade commanders.

Next, these cadres dispatched by the headquarters will work with them to do a good job in the reorganization of divisions and brigades. Most of the cadres who were transferred to the independent column seemed very satisfied with such an order.

The reason is very simple, today's independent column is no longer the independent regiment that joined the main force in Guizhou. How could they be unhappy to be able to join such a main column?