Chapter 212: Military Strength!

How the CIA eradicates those "internal ghosts", Li Weimin does not care.

After all, this is a protracted war involving millions of people, and now that the evidence is conclusive, their identities are exposed, and any further attempts to sabotage are tantamount to foolish dreams, even if a few fish slip through the net, it will not hinder the overall situation.

In order to realize the long-cherished democracy and freedom, and to ensure that their own interests will not be compromised, representatives from all walks of life, especially a group of new and old tycoons, have shown great enthusiasm for promoting the political and economic reforms of the six provinces.

One by one, the teams from all walks of life will be open until 4 o'clock in the morning.

After resting for more than two hours, he appeared in the restaurant in high spirits, and while eating and discussing, he spontaneously held a "plenary meeting" and adopted an informal resolution on the "two-party system" in the strategy of integrating forces from all walks of life, establishing two parties, and promoting the "national construction" strategy.

Soldiers do not interfere in politics.

Representatives of the 4th Tactical Zone, the 5th Infantry Division, the Embankment Police Station, the Industrial Village Security Corps, the Detective Brigade and the Militia Self-Defense Forces were neither in favor nor against it.

Li Weimin, Chen Shiguo, Qin Nanjian, and Wu Andong greeted representatives from all walks of life, came to the small meeting to express their condolences to the participating officers, listen to the reports of various departments, and take advantage of this precious opportunity to help them solve some problems that cannot be solved.

After shaking hands one by one, Li Weimin did not rush to listen to the report, but simply reported the informal resolution passed by those people downstairs.

The delegates plan to form two political parties, one tentatively named the Democratic Party of Vietnam, whose founders are mostly industrialists and company executives, who are relatively conservative in their political views and agree with the idea of national reunification and national independence, but believe that it is more important to face up to reality. It is proposed to achieve national reunification through peaceful negotiations and other means.

What our generation can't achieve, leave it to the next generation. The next generation can't solve it, and it is left to the next generation. Blood is thicker than water, and force cannot be used without the use of force. However, on the issue of the Yugoslav settlement, he has taken a resolute and firm stance and advocated doing whatever it takes. All means were used to severely crack down on the North Vietnamese People's Army, which had infiltrated the South, and the South National Liberation Front, which was supported by North Vietnam. ”

Maintaining the status quo is fully in line with the interests of the "industrial investment system".

Not to mention that South Vietnam is rotten like this, and there is no force to recover North Vietnam, which has the support of the Soviet and Russian camps, and even if there is, even if the United States agrees, the "industrial investment system" that controls the country's economy cannot afford to carry such a heavy economic burden.

Ruan Zhiren and Chen Runwei glanced at each other and asked curiously: "Chairman, what about the other party?" ”

The other is tentatively named the United Party. Most of the founders were representatives of the educational circles, legal circles, trade unions, and students, and they had a more radical attitude, advocating the unity of all forces and the use of all means, including the military, to achieve national reunification. In the case of North Vietnam and South Africa, it is believed that a tooth for a tooth should be reciprocated.

They carried out one assassination in the south, and organized righteous men to go to the north to carry out two retaliations. They infiltrate the south, and we develop into the north. -for-tat, no compromise. I think that there is no reason in this world to just be beaten and not fight back. ”

Li Weimin smiled and continued: "In terms of political and economic reform. The Democratic Party advocates a gradual approach, starting at the provincial level, with elected provincial legislators and a judiciary independent of the governor and provincial assemblies, with county officials appointed by the governor and township officials appointed by the county governor. The village head is appointed by the town head or township head.

Reform from the top down, and when the time is ripe, establish prefectural assemblies and elected prefectural councillors. Economically, it is advocated to increase investment in infrastructure and carry out farmland and water conservancy construction as soon as possible, so as to promote the development of industry and agriculture.

The Unionist Party advocates greater reform and elected provincial legislators. Remove incompetent governors. County councils are established, county councillors are elected by the people, county governors are elected by county councils, and self-government is exercised at the village level. Economically, it advocates taxing the wealthy, raising business income tax, increasing personal income tax, consumption tax, import tariff, and inheritance tax, and using the increased fiscal revenue for military and people's livelihood. ”

Zhang Lianbo, commander of the 5th Infantry Division, couldn't help but smile and asked, "Mr. Li, which party are you going to join?" ”

Li Weimin half-jokingly said: "People don't die for themselves, and a rich person like me must of course join the Democratic Party." ”

Chen Shiguo took over the conversation and said with a smile: "Mr. Qin and I have no money, so we decided to join the United Party." Unlike Chairman Dong, who has a swollen face and is fat, he obviously doesn't have much money, so he has to join the Democratic Party like the chairman. ”

Wu Andong straightened his waist and patted his jacket pocket, and the rich posture of the chairman of the management committee caused everyone to laugh.

There is no doubt that this is definitely a division of labor between them.

The time was almost up, and Ruan Zhiren smiled meaningfully: "Soldiers regard obedience to orders as their duty and do not interfere in government affairs. Regardless of whether the Democratic Party or the Unification Party is in power, we will listen to whoever will be in power in the future. ”

In order to achieve the reunification of the North and the South, North Vietnam spared no expense.

The initiative to fight or not to fight is in the hands of the other side, and peace is far away. For a long time in the future, the "industrial investment system" still needs to be kept in obscurity, and the ruling does not know that it will be the year of the monkey, and at this stage it can only have the final say on the Jinou Peninsula.

Li Weimin sighed secretly, picked up the cup and said: "I will talk about the future in the future, and let's talk about the reorganization of the three main divisions first." ”

"Master Hua, you can introduce it."

"Yes!"

Brigadier General Gu Jianhua, commander of the 25th Division, stood up suddenly, saluted and reported: "Report to Chairman of the Board, Mr. Guo, the security team of the Special Administrative Region has been reorganized on August 26 last year, and on the 12th of last month, all the weapons and equipment aided by the allies were in place. The unit adopts the three-three system, and has three infantry regiments under its jurisdiction, 401, 402, and 403, with three battalions in each regiment, for a total of nine battalions. The company directly under the regimental headquarters includes a motorized light howitzer company (six 105 howitzers) and a motorized combat defense company (57 guns and 12 guns).

The division headquarters has an artillery regiment directly under it, consisting of three motorized light howitzer battalions and one motorized heavy howitzer battalion, with a total of 36 105 howitzers and 12 155 howitzers. In addition, there are additional support units, such as a mechanized cavalry company, a separate tank battalion, a separate air defense battalion, and a transport battalion.

The mechanized cavalry company is equipped with M113 tracked armored transport vehicles, the separate tank battalion is equipped with M41 light tanks, and the separate air defense battalion is equipped with four vehicle-mounted 50-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns and towed 40-caliber machine guns.

The division has 13,846 officers and men, and three combat headquarters have been set up outside the division headquarters. The 401st Regiment and one battalion of the Artillery Regiment were stationed on Phu Quoc Island, the 402nd Regiment and one battalion of the Artillery Regiment were stationed at Di Thi, and the 403rd Regiment, the division's mechanized cavalry company, the division's independent tank battalion and the division's artillery regiment were stationed at Jinou......"

An infantry division of more than 10,000 people. It sounds like a lot, and the total strength is almost up to the top of an army of the Celestial Empire.

However, the defense zone is not one or two points, and it is necessary to take full responsibility for the defense of Phu Quoc Special Zone, Chien Giang Province, and Kim Ou Province. There is nothing in peacetime, the point is not peace now.

Looking at the thoughtful looks of the four bigwigs, Chen Runwei added in a low voice: "We have coordinated with Director Luo, Captain Qi, and Captain Hong. By the end of the month, liaison officers will be sent to join the combat command of the industrial village security team, the reconnaissance team, and the militia self-defense force in the defense area, and they will jointly undertake the defense of each defense area. ”

"Well, we're relieved."

The 26th Division was born out of the previous Hezhu Frontier Division, and Wang Jingui's strength was comparable to that of the 25th Division, and the equipment was similar. Due to the garrison at the border, although the defense area is not large, the pressure on defense is not small.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Weimin smiled and introduced, "General Ren." Chief of Staff, your eyes must not only be at home, but also abroad. The 'Khmer Rouge' is developing from the west to the east and south of Cambodia, and I suggest that your intelligence officers contact them as soon as possible, and if necessary, provide a batch of re-equipped weapons and equipment, as long as they can develop, they will certainly relieve the pressure on the 26th Division. ”

The 5th Infantry Division had the most say in this matter.

Zhang Lianbo said with a smile: "You don't know that the militia self-defense force in the Parrot Point area has officially joined the 'Freedom Khmer'. The United States has provided substantial assistance. Moreover, advisers were sent to help with training, and even a supply base was set up in our division's defense area. ”

Chen Shiguo thought farther than anyone else. Suddenly, he said: "Chairman, once the 'Free Khmer' gains a foothold in the Cape Narot, the importance of the 5th Infantry Division may not be so great in Saigon's eyes, and we must prepare early." ”

Eat what is in the bowl, and no longer look at the pot.

In the name of promoting political and economic reforms, the "Department of Industry and Investment" established an "independent kingdom" on the Jinou Peninsula. We can't just take advantage of the situation and still leave the thorn of the 5th Infantry Division around Saigon.

Li Weimin had already prepared, and said with a casual smile: "It is unlikely that it will be withdrawn, after all, there are as many troops as there are military aids, and it is estimated that they will propose reorganization." Weapons and equipment can be handed over. Some people joined the 'Khmer Rouge' nearby, some joined the security team of Pingdong Industrial Village, and some returned to their hometowns to join the militia self-defense force. ”

"So I, the major general, can't work for a few days?"

In terms of qualifications, no one here can compare to Zhang Lianbo.

Nguyen Chi Nhence would not let this veteran of the battlefield be idle, and blurted out: "General Bo, there is a lack of a deputy commander in the tactical area, as long as you want, you can come to Can Tho at any time to take office." ”

"I want to be beautiful."

Li Weimin patted Zhang Lianbo's arm, and laughed: "Downstairs is discussing when to set up the 'Security Committee' of the six provinces. ”

Entering the "wartime cabinet" on the Jinou Peninsula is much more powerful than being the deputy commander of the Fourth Tactical District. More importantly, such an arrangement does not need to be approved by Ngo Dinh Diem and does not need to go through the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff.

Everyone reacted and happily congratulated.

After this episode, Ding Huimin, the only Yue division commander among the three main forces of the "Gongtou Department", got up to introduce the fist unit of the 27th Division.

"Our division is a lightly armed division, which also adopts the three-three system, with three tank battalions and three infantry battalions, three armored artillery battalions, one air defense battalion, one mechanized cavalry reconnaissance battalion, one armored engineer battalion, and logistics units such as transportation and maintenance. The tank battalion consisted of three medium tank companies and one light tank company.

The medium tank is equipped with 18 M47 medium tanks, the light tank company is equipped with 17 M41 light tanks, plus five M47 medium tanks at the battalion headquarters, a total of 76 tanks of various types, and the division has a total of 228 tanks of various types and 286 M113 armored personnel carriers, jeeps, tracked rescue vehicles, engineering vehicles and trucks. ”

The Nationalist Army is still using the M24 light tanks left behind by the French (Xiafei tank), and its own 27th Division has been armed with M47 medium tanks and M41 light tanks, and has a battalion of self-propelled howitzers with powerful firepower. Not only in the "industrial investment department", but also in the whole of South Vietnam, it is second to none.

Ding Huimin said excitedly: "Our unit is a mobile strategic force in the tactical area, and in order to form combat effectiveness as soon as possible, the officers and men of the whole division are receiving training day and night. Here, allow me to thank the company for all the help it has provided in terms of fuel, ammunition and equipment maintenance, and it can be said that we did not have as many machinery factories in Can Tho and Long Chuan Industrial Villages, and our equipment availability rate is certainly not as high as it is now. (To be continued.) )