Chapter 749 Zaozhuang Fengyun (I) (Ask for subscription!) ）

Go south to Zaozhuang

Two days later, when Liu Hua walked into the office of the Central Military Commission again, he was greeted by almost all the Politburo members of the Central Committee in the entire Taiyuan City, headed by the chairman, standing neatly at the entrance of the mén, waiting for his arrival.

"Report to the chiefs, Liu Hua was ordered to come and report...."Standing in front of the chairman and other leaders, Liu Hua, who had a moving face, hurriedly saluted, and then reported loudly.

"Commander-in-Chief, our Comrade Liu Hua is also here. Now, on behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Political Bureau, I would like to announce to Comrade Liu Hua the final decision on the establishment of the Central Kwantung East China Field Army and the commanders at all levels. Let's see if our Comrade Liu Hua is satisfied with the decision of the Central Committee...."The chairman nodded with satisfaction and said to the commander-in-chief beside him.

"Okay, Chairman...."As he spoke, the commander-in-chief had already taken out a military document that had already been prepared and spoke.

"Comrade Liu Hua, at the suggestion of the Central Military Commission and after the report to the Politburo for discussion and decision, the entire East China Field Army will temporarily have five combat corps, one directly under the guard unit, one directly under the artillery unit, and one directly under the logistics unit. After the formation of the troops, the combat strength of the entire field army, except for the 100,000 troops transferred from the Northeast Field Army, will be developed and solved by yourself after you conquer the East China region. Of course, in the course of future operations, in order to meet the needs of operations, the entire field army can be expanded by one or two combat corps in due course..."

"After the reorganization of the troops is completed, you will assume the post of commander-in-chief, Comrade Wang Zhen will serve as deputy commander, Comrade Deng Ping will assume the post of political commissar of the field army in accordance with your suggestion, and Comrade Zuo Quan will serve as chief of staff. At the same time, the former commander of the Dongye Guard Division, Bruce Lee, was appointed and transferred to the post of commander of the guard column directly under the East China Field Army. Liu Xiaogang, former commander of the Special Operations Division of the Northeast Field Army, was transferred to the post of commander of the Special Operations Division of the East China Field Army. Chen Guangrong, former commander of the Heavy Artillery Division of the Northeast Field Army, was transferred to the commander of the artillery column of the East China Field Army. Chen Geng, the former brigade commander of the 129th Division, was transferred to the commander and political commissar of the Fifth Corps of the East China Field Army. Former Deputy Chief of Staff of the New Fourth Army..."

"Thank you, leaders, for your support, plus the help of all the units of our party and so many outstanding generals. I believe that our East China Field Army will certainly be able to form combat effectiveness in the shortest possible time, complete the strategic tasks given to us by the Party Central Committee, take Jiangsu and Zhejiang in the shortest possible time, and cut off the strategic supply of the Japanese troops stationed in China...."Looking at the list in his hand, a long man has been transferred from various armies, and in the history of our army, they all have a list of generals with outstanding combat exploits, combat experience, and command experience. Liu Hua replied confidently.

"Okay, as long as you have confidence, the central government will have confidence in the East China Field Army. Comrade Liu Hua, we won't say much more, and I wish you and the newly established East China Field Army a victorious start....boss, if nothing else, another field army will be formed under the leadership of our party in the near future. The order was read. The chairman walked in front of Liu Hua with a smile on his face and said encouragingly.

"Thank you Chairman for your trust, I will definitely live up to the trust and complete the task...."Liu Hua replied affirmatively.

With the order of the central government, coupled with Liu Hua's own eagerness to build the army. In the end, after only staying in Taiyuan City for a day, under the protection of the Guard Cavalry Regiment, they rushed to Zaozhuang County, where the troops were assembled.

Zaozhuang County, since the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army entered Shandong and began to establish a base area, has become an activity area for various guerrillas. With the successive rearmament and reorganization of all units of the Eighth Route Army, coupled with the continuous local counteroffensives launched by various units of the Eighth Route Army, the entire Zaozhuang has become the most solid base of the Eighth Route Army a year ago.

However, Zaozhuang County, as the hinterland of the base area, has not been used as the main force of the Eighth Route Army. However, early this morning, the entire Zaozhuang County was completely put under martial law by a local garrison battalion of the Eighth Route Army stationed in the city, and it was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere.

"Battalion commander, is there something big going to happen today? You know, since we entered Zaozhuang, it is the first time that such a large-scale martial law has been imposed on the entire Zaozhuang...."At the head of the city, looking at the streets that have been completely under martial law by hundreds of soldiers. The company commander standing next to the battalion commander asked with a puzzled expression. ,

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't know the specifics either... It was only early this morning that the regimental headquarters stationed in Linxi conveyed to us the order of martial law in the whole city. As for the specifics, I don't particularly know. However, the correspondent of the regiment headquarters told us that today, the regiment commander will personally accompany the superior commander to Zaozhuang, where we are stationed, and ask us to pay attention to vigilance and ensure the safety of the superior commander...."In response to the company commander's question, the battalion commander's face also showed a hint of incomprehension, and replied.

However, what he didn't know was that today, there was indeed a visit from a senior leader. However, more importantly, the entire Zhaozhuang has been selected by this chief as the first training site of the East China Field Army.

"Superior chief, could it be that our commander is going to Zaozhuang where we are stationed. Great, since I joined the army, I haven't seen the commander except the regiment commander..."After listening to the battalion commander's answer, the company commander said with a moving face.

"Don't talk nonsense, beware of leaks. As for who the superior head is, I don't particularly know. However, it must not be a small person who can be personally accompanied by the head of the regiment. Don't be too troublesome, we will do what our superiors tell us to do. Don't forget about our secrecy measures..."The battalion commander glared at the commander-in-chief in front of him dissatisfiedly, and then spoke.

"Yes, battalion commander," replied the company commander.

And then enough, a pair of eyes, immediately enveloped by the god of expectation. No, he raised his head and looked at the highway not far away, hoping that the chief he was looking forward to would appear in his sight earlier.

A few hours are fleeting. Just when all the battalion and company commanders stationed in Zaozhuang were sticking to the entrance of the city, waiting for the arrival of the superior commander. At the end of the road, a cloud of gray méngméng suddenly rose up, which could almost be called obscuring the sky. Immediately after, a huge roar reached everyone's ears. Obviously, this is the smoke and dust produced by a large number of cavalry on a long run...

"Battalion commander, the chief is here, a lot of cavalry..."

"Sure enough, it was the superior chief, and he actually used an entire regiment of cavalry troops to serve as an escort, and he must be the commander. No, even the commander could not have had a regiment of cavalry as an escort. You know, our entire military region, all the cavalry have been raised, and there is not a single regiment....have all listened to it, and let all the soldiers give me a cheer to welcome the arrival of the chief...."Putting down the binoculars in his hand, the battalion commander ordered with an excited face....

"Yes, battalion commander...."Several company commanders rushed down the city wall with excited faces.

In the blink of an eye, a regiment of cavalry troops appeared at the entrance of the city. Xiao Shan, the commander of the garrison battalion standing at the entrance of the city, also greeted him with a jī face: "Report to the regiment commander, Xiao Shan, the commander of the Zaozhuang garrison battalion, I was ordered to come to report, please instruct the regiment commander..."

"Xiao Shan, the protagonist here today, is not me, I'm just a foil. Come, let me introduce you to the chief beside me, but you have been looking forward to the anti-Japanese hero...."Pointing to Liu Hua, who had just been appointed commander-in-chief of the East China Field Army, the regiment commander said with a smile on his face.

"Anti-Japanese heroes..."Looking at the young man in front of him who was obviously younger than himself, the battalion commander Xiao Shan asked with a puzzled expression.

"Yes, it's the anti-Japanese hero. This is Commander Liu Hua, commander-in-chief of the East China Field Army, who has just been appointed by the Central Military Commission. Haven't you been looking forward to meeting Mr. Liu, today, your wish has come true. Moreover, I also want to tell you the good news, from today onwards, your garrison camp is General Liu's subordinates...."The regiment commander introduced with a smile on his face.

"Ahh Commander-in-Chief Liu ......"

For a while, Xiao Shan, who was in shock, couldn't help but open his mouth. A pair of eyes stared at Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua in front of him, dumbfounded. Because he couldn't believe that the young man in front of him was Commander-in-Chief Liu, who was an alternate member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and an unknown number of times higher than his commander.

"Hello, Comrade Xiao Shan. From now on, you will be one yuan of the East China Field Army. I hope you can take all the commanders and fighters of the garrison battalion to make new achievements in the East China Field Army......" Looking at Xiao Shan, who was stunned in front of him, Liu Hua stretched out his right hand with a smile on his face, and then spoke.

"Ah....chief, good chief. The head of the report, Xiao Shan, the commander of the Zaozhuang garrison battalion, was ordered to come to report and ask the chief for instructions...."The battalion commander of Xiaoshan, who reacted from the shock, hurriedly experienced it and said with a nervous face. "Comrade Xiaoshan, don't be nervous. I'm here today and the instructions are not. However, there are some things that still need the help of you, the commander of the garrison battalion. In this way, this is a proof that your commander has just issued that from now on, you will be a member of the East China Field Army. In this way, in the name of the commander-in-chief, I will first issue you the first order: I will temporarily requisition your headquarters to serve as the general headquarters of the East China Field Army. At the same time, you should be familiar with the terrain of the entire Zaozhuang, I order you, within one day, around the county seat, to set aside a camp for me that can garrison at least 100,000 people......how about it, is there any problem...."Liu Hua ordered.

"Yes, chief, the Zaozhuang garrison battalion guarantees to complete the task....I will take you to the battalion headquarters immediately..."Xiao Shan assured loudly.

A few hours later, the original Zaozhuang County Garrison Battalion Headquarters was changed to the current General Headquarters of the East China Field Army. At the same time, a huge radio station was also quickly set up and ready to make contact, which had just been divided into various combat units of the East China Field Army.

Walking into the war room, after several days of continuous running, Liu Hua, who was tired, didn't have time to take any rest, so he turned to the communication staff officer in front of him and decisively ordered: "Staff Officer Wang, immediately contact the political commissar Luo of the Northeast Field Army Headquarters through the radio, and order all the troops transferred south to the East China Field Army, give up all heavy weapons, carry only light weapons and sufficient ammunition, and march to Zaozhuang County in a hurry..."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

In Fengtian City, in the huge conference room of the General Headquarters of the Northeast Field Army, nearly 100 commanders at and above the regimental level who were about to be transferred out of the Northeast Field Army were gathering together to hold their last meeting in the Northeast Field Army.

After greeting each of the commanders and fighters who were about to leave the Northeast Field Army, political commissar Luo Ronghuan returned to his position. Then, he spoke:

"Comrades, among all of you here, many of you, have followed me and the commander-in-chief, step by step, from weak to strong, all the way to the present. Of course, there are also some comrades who have just been transferred to the Northeast Field Army. However, no matter when you enter the Northeast Field Army, I believe that everyone has a very deep affection for the Northeast Field Army. ”

"Here, I don't dare to make long promises. However, I can tell you for sure that no matter what time it is, the Northeast Field Army is everyone's best mother's home. Of course, I also wish you all the best in your new post with the commander-in-chief. Because, your commander-in-chief is still our party, the invincible Comrade Liu Hua..."

In bursts of warm applause, the whole meeting came to an end.

Of course, with the departure of one commander, Commander Wang Zhen, who was about to be transferred out of the headquarters, and Chief of Staff Zuo Quan, stayed behind.

"Chief of Staff, Commander Wang. A few of us, we have been partners for so long, and all of a sudden, we are so separated, to be honest, I am still a little reluctant in my heart...."Looking at the two in front of me, Wang Zhen, who has been partnered with him for more than a year, Zuo Quan. Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan said reluctantly.

"Political commissar, to tell you the truth, I am also reluctant to leave the Northeast Field Army, this thriving and increasingly powerful force. Of course, this is not important, the important thing is that the Northeast Field Army was created step by step by us, following the commander-in-chief, from weak to strong. Each of his parts has the blood and tears of all of us. Chief of Staff Zuo Quan said.

"Political commissar, I, Wang Zhen, am also very reluctant. However, don't worry, as long as there is a chance, I, Wang Zhen, will definitely go out often to come and see you...."Wang Zhen said.

"Okay, with your words, my mood is much better...Comrade Zuo Quan, Comrade Wang Zhen, no matter what, even if the two of you are transferred out of the Northeast Field Army, you will still be with this commander-in-chief. Therefore, I believe that if you follow the commander-in-chief, you will definitely make the best use of your talents and achieve better results..."Luo Ronghuan nodded and continued to speak.

"Comrade Zuo Quan, Comrade Wang Zhen. In accordance with the order of the Central Military Commission, after being transferred from the Northeast Field Army, Comrade Zuo Quan continued to serve as chief of staff of the East China Field Army, while Comrade Wang Zhen was promoted to the post of deputy commander of the East China Field Army. According to the telegram just sent by the commander-in-chief, in the process of the troops moving south, Zuo Quanyou served as the temporary commander-in-chief, and Wang Zhen served as the deputy commander-in-chief. Therefore, I hope that you can bring these hundreds of thousands of troops and nearly 100 senior commanders to Zaozhuang County safely to meet the commander-in-chief, comrade, bring my greetings and blessings to the commander-in-chief...", "Yes, political commissar, guarantee the completion of the task...."The two people replied affirmatively.

"I believe in the abilities of both of you. In addition, the commander-in-chief also ordered the 100,000 troops who entered the pass to fight south, except for the necessary infantry weapons and mortars, to give up all heavy weapons, and within a month, rushed to the meeting place, Zaozhuang County, Shandong, the commander-in-chief, waiting for your arrival in Zaozhuang. Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan finally ordered.

At the headquarters of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army in Jinxian County, Shanxi, division commander Liu Bocheng and political commissar Deng *ping also stood at the entrance of Chen Mén, making the final separation.

"Division commander, this time the central government transferred you to the post of commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, which shows that the central government has trust in you. I hope that you will be able to give full play to your military command skills in your new post. It's just a pity that from now on, I will never have the opportunity to partner with you...."The young Deng *ping, holding Liu Bocheng's hands, said reluctantly.

Looking at the old partner who has undergone several years of military career training in front of him, whether in military quality or political level, there are obvious changes. Liu Bocheng's heart is also very reluctant. However, in the face of the Central Committee's order, as a veteran party member, all he can do is obey the order.

More importantly, this time, he was promoted to commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, and his partner Deng Ping was promoted to political commissar of the East China Field Army. Thinking of this, Mr. Liu opened his mouth and said.

"Comrade Ping, this time, you were promoted to the East China Field Army and went to partner with Comrade Liu Hua. It can also be seen that the central authorities trust you and Comrade Liu Hua attaches great importance to you. Here, I also wish you better results in your new position. I'm in the Northeast, waiting for your good news...."

"Mr. Liu, then I thank you for your blessings. I also wish you to lead the Northeast Field Army to liberate the entire territory of Northeast China at an early date, and then go south to participate in the war. At that time, maybe the two of us will be able to continue to cooperate on the battlefield....Mr. Liu, time is running out, Commander-in-Chief Liu is in Zaozhuang, and he has already sent me several telegrams. I won't say much more, I hope that the next time we meet, the little devil has been kicked out of China by us..."After a solemn military salute, Deng Ping spoke.

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