In the minds of many people, the Russo-Japanese War that started in the northeast during the Tsarist period ended with Japan's victory and the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty. The war www.biquge.info the war deprived the once-strong Tsarist Empire of many of its interests in the Far East.

Through this treaty and other subsequent events, including the September 18 Incident in the 20th year of the Republic of China (1931), Japan launched an invasion of northeastern China and eventually gained control of the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria, and southern Sakhalin.

Although Tsarist Russia collapsed with the gunfire of the 'October Revolution' in the later period, the Soviet Union was also very dissatisfied with Japan's greed for interests in the Far East, and it has always been in a confrontational attitude with Japan.

At least in the eyes of many Chinese, the Soviet Union still has an enmity with Japan. But in He Zhengdao's view, this kind of enmity is more because of the contradiction between the two countries that grabbed the Northeast, and the Northeast does not actually belong to their two countries.

In the final analysis, it is Huaxia that owns the Northeast. It's a pity that for the rich resources and minerals of Northeast China, neither Beiyang nor the Republic of China seem to be able to preserve them, and in the end they can only watch it being invaded.

The 'Zhang Gufeng Incident' that occurred earlier once again proved that the Japanese army was also interested in the areas where the Soviet Far East Army was currently stationed. Fortunately, on the side of the Soviet Far Eastern Army, there is still the power of a war to deal a severe blow.

It's just that more energy than Japan has now, and it has been contained in the frontal battlefield in China. It seems that the Japanese army did not dare to easily provoke a full-scale war with the Soviet Union. In the end, this incident was controlled within a certain range and the stop was announced.

Regarding some objections raised by *** on this matter, He Zhengdao said very calmly: "Chairman, I think the chairman should still have some understanding of the current leader of the Soviet Union, what kind of character he is."

In the Zhang Gufeng incident, it was the Soviet Far East Army that first provoked Japan, which started the war, and finally won. If the Soviets really had the strength to deal with the Kwantung Army, then why did they choose to make peace with the Japanese army?

At least in my opinion, this clash was more of a temptation by the Japanese army. In the end, the Japanese army came to the conclusion that they were not suitable to provoke such a behemoth as the Soviet Union at present, and that peace negotiations were the best option.

On the Soviet side, if they really have the strength to suppress the Kwantung Army, then they should take advantage of the victory to pursue and demand more compensation and benefits from the little devils. But in the end, the Soviet Union chose to strike a truce.

If the Soviet Union was really that strong and inviolable, then why did they swallow it? The reason is very simple, the Soviet Union today is actually strong from the outside world, and it also does not dare to provoke Japan, which is like a mad dog.

The best thing for them to do is to keep the mad dog out of their sphere of interest. It is in their best interest to let this madness concentrate on other people. Between countries, interests are fundamental! ”

Regarding the current situation in the Soviet Union, *** who is in Yan'an naturally knows something. As for the current Soviet leader Stalin's temperament, it is also a ruthless character whose eyes cannot tolerate sand.

It was because of the assassination of his staunch follower, Kirov, that Stalin used this as a pretext for a bloody and brutal purge. It can be said that many of the heroes of the Soviet Union have also been purged in recent years.

Such a leader is undoubtedly a strong figure. In the previous incident, the Soviet Far Eastern Army was also considered to be the best of its best. Aircraft, tanks, heavy artillery, and infantry took turns, and in the end, the Japanese army suffered this dumb loss.

It stands to reason that at this time, the Soviet side should take advantage of the victory and pursue it and put forward more territorial claims. It's a pity that this incident came and subsided quickly. The two countries had a tacit understanding, but they quickly reached an armistice.

Just when he pondered and analyzed the situation He Zhengdao said, He Zhengdao continued: "Chairman, I want to resign from the post of the New 67th Army, and another reason is that I am worried that the Anti-Japanese Federation will not last long.

Even some time ago, we had already contacted them through the Soviet side. But the chairman should be clear that the current situation of the Anti-Japanese Union is very bad, both in terms of troops, supplies, and even their survival.

And our rise in North China has made the Japanese army feel the same worry and pressure. In this case, the Kwantung Army is afraid that it will pay more attention to clearing out the anti-Japanese forces in the northeast. If they don't send troops into the customs, they are afraid that it will be difficult for them to hold on. ”

According to He Zhengdao's understanding, the Northeast Anti-Japanese Federation fought a war of resistance against the Kwantung Army that invaded the Northeast for more than ten years between the white mountains and black waters. But in the end, many people were forced to enter the Soviet Union for training.

It can be said that this is a heroic army, and many heroes of the Anti-Japanese War were born. And next year will also be a very difficult and difficult year for the Anti-Japanese Federation. If the Eighth Route Army does not give support, I am afraid that it will be difficult for them to hold on.

Since the Eighth Route Army already has the strength to do more things now, why can't He Zhengdao organize troops to advance into the northeast in advance to resist behind enemy lines? Even if the Kwantung Army cannot be defeated in a short time, it can still contain the Kwantung Army in response to the battle of the Anti-Alliance.

After listening to He Zhengdao's words, *** also fell into silence for a while, and said half-loudly: "Others think that our life is hard, but compared to the Anti-Japanese Federation fighting behind enemy lines in the northeast, their life is really bitter!" ”

As an anti-Japanese war team under the party organization, the composition of the early anti-Japanese alliance was indeed very complicated. But now, with the establishment of liaison with the central government, the anti-Japanese alliance has also put forward the hope that the central government will send troops to support their operations behind enemy lines.

Originally, some leaders of the Central Committee hoped that the Anti-Japanese Federation could get some help from the Soviet Union. However, the Soviet Far East Army seems to have taken into account the Japanese Kwantung Army, and its support was extremely limited.

From He Zhengdao's answer, *** also knew that He Zhengdao made his resignation as the commander of the new 67th Army after careful consideration. But is it not easy to be in charge of the anti-Japanese war work in the northeast?

Thinking of this, *** said very seriously: "Right way, I think you should know better than me, I am afraid it will be very difficult for you to pick up this burden." The Kwantung Army in the Northeast is a hard bone!

The most important thing is that the new 67th Army in Central China at the moment is afraid that it will not be able to be transferred back to fight with you. Therefore, you need to reassemble a force that advances to the northeast. Can you overcome such difficulties? ”

In fact, He Zhengdao also knew very well that he would return to Central China to take charge of the work of the new 67th Army. For him, it is undoubtedly a good errand to pick up credit. After all, the situation of the Anti-Japanese War there has been opened up by him.

Anyone can sit back and enjoy it. Not to mention, the new 67th Army has also been expanded, and its troops have nearly doubled their strength compared with the earlier ones drawn from Shaanxi.

If we add the local guerrillas and militia, the number of troops of the Eighth Route Army in Central China now exceeds 100,000. As the commander of an army, He Zhengdao's merits are naturally self-evident.

He Zhengdao, who just heard these words, smiled and said: "Chairman, I am still young, and it is good to suffer more." As for not withdrawing the new 67th Army, there are those old troops in Suiyuan, in fact, I think it is still enough.

I can start from scratch and pull up an independent column, and I will naturally be able to pull up a second one. It's nothing more than spending more time organizing training and running in the troops. But as far as our party and our army are concerned, there is another unit that dares to fight and win.

At least with our current strength, if we want to drive the little devils out of the country and build a new country, our strength is far from enough. But if we can recover the Northeast, I think all the conditions are ripe.

The most important thing is that I have the strength to contain the Kwantung Army in the northeast. Our other combat units, in North China and the Central Plains, can do it freely. Whether it is the Japanese army or others, we must have the strength to fight. ”

With such confidence, I was really moved. But he also knows that if He Zhengdao really has the ability to recover the Northeast, then this is also a great credit, both within the party and in the country.

Thinking about this, *** finally said: "Okay, since you have such confidence, then I naturally won't stop you." If you can really open up the situation of the War of Resistance in Northeast China, it will also be of infinite benefit to our party and our army.

But about your resignation as commander of the new 67th Army, I still need to discuss it with the bosses. Personally, who do you want to succeed you as military commander? The other team members are afraid that it is not appropriate to be transferred again. ”

When *** still asked He Zhengdao's opinion, He Zhengdao also said quickly: "If the central government and the headquarters approve it, I hope that the position of military commander will be held by Political Commissar Xiao." In terms of leading troops to fight, the political commissar is equally capable.

The most important thing is that Chief of Staff Luo and Director Luo, they have not been in the army for a long time. The political commissar and I have been with him for the longest time, and the commanders of the divisions are equally obedient to him as the officers and men. With him in charge, the combat effectiveness of the troops will not have any impact. ”

This suggestion is naturally very much in line with ***'s mind. The backbone of the new 67th Army was expanded from the two most elite main divisions of the independent column. With such an elite force, he naturally has to be handed over to people who trust and rest assured.

'Okay, I'll pass on your comments to other leaders at that time. It's just that I still need to exchange views with the boss and Enlai about your idea. Or call them over and we'll sit down and talk about it. ’

With such considerations, He Zhengdao naturally has no opinion. To be honest, even if it is out of his own considerations, He Zhengdao also does not want to put the troops in the hands of a person who is not at ease.

Even if he resigned as the commander of the new 67th Army, the commanders of those units were all his old subordinates. No one can change this kind of nepotism. After all, the separate column does have certain peculiarities.

Even if the number of the independent column is still retained today, the commander is still concurrently served by Mr. Zhu. From this arrangement, it can also be seen that the central government and the headquarters really attach great importance to the independent column, and they don't want anyone to make trouble on it! (To be continued.) )