Chapter 120: The Mentor (Ask for the first order!) )
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When the independent column marched into the western Sichuan Plain, the Central Red Army had successfully arrived at Maogong and successfully joined forces with the Red Fourth Front Army that had come to meet it. This is no different from the meeting of two armies in history.
The difference is that in the previous life, the Red Army climbed the snow-capped mountains to arrive at Maogong. This time, however, it was a relatively easy place to walk, and after a detour for a while, I smoothly entered the Aba Maogong area. The attrition of the troops, almost negligible.
The significance of the smooth meeting of the two armies is self-evident, and the Central Red Army also felt jubilant when it saw the officers and men of the Red Fourth Front who came to meet them. For the officers and men of the Red Fourth Front Army, they were equally happy to see the Central Red Army heading north.
The Central Red Army, which had arrived in Maogong, also began to rest and recuperate in due course, and invited the responsible persons of the Red Fourth Front Army to come to Maogong for a meeting. It was only a little surprising that in the end, it was the Central Red Army that rushed to Lixian to hold a meeting.
The reason given by the Red Fourth Front Army was that the conditions in Lixian were better. This situation somewhat made Mao Taizu and others realize that the situation was only afraid that something had changed, but in the end they didn't say anything and rushed to Lixian County for a meeting.
But what really surprised Mao Taizu was after the two fronts sat down for a meeting. At the end of the enthusiastic celebration, the Red Fourth Front Army still put forward different opinions on the strategy of the Red Army's northward march.
In the view of the Red Fourth Front Army, going south to Sichuan to establish a southwestern base area is the best way to strengthen the Red Army. After several rounds of discussions, no agreement could be reached on whether to go north or south.
Secondly. In the matter of the leadership of the two armies after the meeting, Zhang Guotao, the general head of the Red Fourth Front Army. It seemed that he wanted to serve as the General Political Commissar and Commander-in-Chief of the Red Army. Such conditions undoubtedly gave the top echelons of the Red Army an opinion.
In the face of this kind of northward or southward release, there is no consistency. There doesn't seem to be any talk about the appointments above. Mao Taizu also really realized that the powerful Red Fourth Front Army seemed to intend to negotiate conditions with the central government!
After the three rounds of meetings, a unified opinion was still not reached, and Mao Taizu was somewhat anxious and angry. But he knew that the Central Red Army, which was now converging with the Red Fourth Front Army, was only about half of the opponent's men.
At this time, Zhou Enlai walked into Mao Taizu's temporary residence and said with a sigh of relief: "Old Mao." The independent column has returned and has now arrived in the area of the moraine. Xiao He sent a telegram, let's send troops to answer it! ”
Take it on!
It seemed like a very normal telegram, but it made Mao Taizu hear a hint of unusual taste. After thinking for a while, he said: "It seems that that kid has long expected that there will be problems when our two armies meet." Alas, why did things turn out like this? ”
Regarding Mao Taizu's sigh, Zhou Enlai still said quickly: "Old Mao, I'm afraid the situation is even more serious than we imagined." As far as I know. The Red Fourth Front Army carried out a rebellion, and a large number of key cadres were secretly interrogated and executed.
Including Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng, his life and death are currently unknown. Today's Red Fourth Front Army is only afraid that the central government will want to transfer its command. And the one who agrees. I was also shocked to learn about this. Isn't this a dictatorship? ”
Mao Taizu, who heard Zhou Enlai's words, also looked very shocked. Ban Xiang said: "It seems that the other party is used to being the king of the mountain." In the face of our poor relatives, we are already a little disdainful.
This is the case at the moment. I'm afraid we need to agree on it. Let Luo Fu, Jiaxiang and the boss be invited, and we will discuss specific countermeasures together. Keep delaying like this. The good things we have at the moment will be buried.
In addition, let the Red Ninth Army rush to Dawei and pick up the independent column. When the independent column comes, I want to see if he dares to negotiate conditions with the central authorities in such a blatant manner. With the addition of separate columns, we have more troops than them! ”
Although this is the case, Mao Taizu does not want to say it. But he knows very well that power comes out of the barrel of a gun. Whoever has more troops in his hands will have a hard waist and a hard tone to speak. For the independent column, Mao Taizu still trusts him very much.
Most importantly, today's independent column can be said to be the most powerful unit in the Red Army. Even the Red Fourth Front Army, in the face of the arrival of the independent column, must also consider the consequences of a head-on conflict with the central government.
'Good! I'll send the telegram over! ’
When Mao Taizu launched a corresponding response, the command of the Red Fourth Front Army, Zhang Guotao, looked at the telegram he had just received, and his expression was also a little gloomy. In his opinion, there was no way out for the Red Army to go north.
Moreover, the Soviet Union, the instructions given to him in the early years were to seek opportunities to **** Sichuan, and then wait for opportunities to control the southwest. Even if contact with the Soviet Union was cut off at the moment, he still felt that this was the opinion of the Comintern.
Secondly, it was more that he didn't want to hand over the Red Fourth Front Army, which was of the current size, so easily into the hands of the central government. This also seemed very worrying to him.
The most important thing is that he also knew very well in his heart that the Central Committee knew about the suppression carried out by the Red Fourth Front Army for a while. Although in the course of the purge, many enemies harbored evil intentions were uncovered, but there were also many innocent people who were executed.
In this case, if the military power is handed over, the central government will use this matter to trouble him. Zhang Guotao knows very well what kind of results he will get. That's why he wants to take the supreme command.
After receiving the telegram from the headquarters, looking at the content relayed above, He Zhengdao said with a somewhat serious expression: "Political commissar, it seems that the situation is more serious than we imagined!" On my order, the 3rd Division rushed to the Dawei area as fast as possible.
After the 1st Division, the 2nd Division acted with the headquarters. Order all personnel to refuse the approach of any personnel without receiving an order from the Central Revolutionary Military Commission. There are also materials and ammunition carried, all of which are guarded by special personnel and protected by heavy soldiers. ”
'Commander, what do you mean?' Do they still dare to do it? ’
I hope they don't dare! I really don't want to see this happen. But the current situation is only more serious than we imagined. The strength of the army of one front is stronger than that of the central government, what should we do if we really take risks?
As a subordinate force, we must obey the orders of Mao Taizu, Mr. Zhu and Vice Chairman Zhou. Others, even if he is an old Red Army, don't think about touching a single soldier in my hands! ’
With He Zhengdao's order conveyed to the divisions, although the three division commanders did not understand, they should be very happy and relieved that they were about to join the main force. But why does He Zhengdao's order seem to be very cautious?
At the same time, He Zhengdao called Li Xiangdong and said, "Xiangdong, now give your reconnaissance group an important task. Give me the fastest speed to go to Lixian County and meet the central government. What you have to do is to ensure the safety of Commissar Mao and others.
Remember, keep your eyes open at all times and don't allow anyone to hurt the head of the headquarters. In my absence, you can only listen to the orders of Commissar Mao and Mr. Zhu. No one else pays attention to their orders, understand? ”
'Yes, Commander! Mission completion guaranteed! ’
Although I don't understand He Zhengdao, why he gave such an order. But when Li Xiangdong was leaving, he still took a letter written by He Zhengdao himself. This letter was also to be handed over to Mao Taizu by hand.
Even if he knew that there was no Sichuan army to pursue, He Zhengdao still ordered the troops to speed up their advance. Next to the troops escorting the supplies, there was also an escort from the main force. This situation made many old Red Army soldiers feel that something was wrong.
But in the independent column, no one questioned He Zhengdao's order. All they have to do is to carry out the orders given by He Zhengdao. When the Third Division and the Red Ninth Army successfully converged, He Zhengdao also seemed relieved.
When he led the logistics troops into the Dawei area, the corps commander Luo Zhihui, who came to greet him, also smiled and said: "Commander He, I haven't seen you for a while, your independent column has become more powerful!" This harvest seems to be very good, right? ”
'Commander, call me Xiao He! This time, we did take in quite a few captives. But you also know that counting on these people to form combat effectiveness is just that it will take some time.
As for the collected supplies, as you must know, so many of our troops are staying here, and the supplies are all dependent on capture. If we don't bring back more supplies, I'm afraid that before we decide to go there, the troops will be left without food. ’
After saying this, Luo Zhihui suddenly whispered: "Xiao He, do you know everything about the headquarters?" ”
The former refers in the telegram, although it does not explicitly state what the problem is. However, the corps commander should know that our independent column also has reconnaissance units, and if you inquire about some news, you will be able to make a bold guess.
What's more, our independent column converges with the headquarters, even if it is polite to send troops to meet them. Don't you need to bother your Red Ninth Army to respond? I asked myself, our independent column is not so big.
Based on these circumstances, I probably also analyzed that the current situation is only a little stiff. It was with this in mind that I ordered the troops to speed up. Although I don't want to fight in the same room, I also want to see who dares to challenge the authority of the central government! ’
Such a bold remark made Luo Shanhui understand. This young man is not as amiable as he seems. Most importantly, his political sensitivity is not as bad as he imagined.
Through a few telegrams, combined with some reconnaissance, it is possible to guess the matter. Luo Zhihui realized to some extent that the current stalemate between the Central Committee and the Red Fourth Front Army might be broken because of the independent column.
It's just that Luo Shanhui still hopes that there will be no confrontation between the two armies. If this is the case, those Red Army officers and soldiers who sacrificed on the way to the war will also feel cold!
At this time, the Red Army, which was responsible for the protection of the central station, also felt very surprised when they looked at the independent column reconnaissance group that rushed back in the dust. But when they saw the equipment of the reconnaissance regiment, they knew that this regiment was worthy of the sharp knives of the independent column.
Now the sharp knife of this independent column has returned ahead of schedule to accept the command of the central government. The meaning of this is really intriguing!
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