Commander-in-Chief of the East China Field Army

In the office where the chairman of the Taiyuan Central Military Commission is located, Liu Hua, who still has a tired look on his face after several days of continuous travel, is sitting in front of the chairman without moving, waiting for the chairman's order.

"Liu Hua Sizhi, I am in such a hurry to call you back from Fengtian in the Northeast, the specific reason, I believe, you should be clear on the way here. Since the bloody battle of Xiangjiang at the beginning, you have been an undefeated myth among all the generals of our party. This time, in the face of such a bad situation, when I asked the commander-in-chief about the specific candidates for the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief and me, the first person who came to mind was you. As the saying goes, those who are capable work hard, and here, I hope that you will be able to make new achievements in your new post, just as you did when you took over as commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, and make new achievements ....... The chairman spoke.

"Please rest assured that I am a party member and a brick of the party. Wherever the party tells me to work, I will work. I, Liu Hua, promise here that no matter where I work, I will certainly live up to the trust placed in me by the CPC Central Committee and successfully complete the tasks assigned to me by the CPC Central Committee ....... Liu Hua assured loudly.

"Well said. If every cadre of our Party could be like you, the revolution would not have won't have won. Liu Hua Sizhi, since the words have been spoken, I will first reveal to you, the new task given to you by the Central Committee this time......" In response to Liu Hua's answer, the chairman nodded with satisfaction.

After all, Liu Hua in front of him is no longer the fledgling hairy boy. Rather, he is a big man who commands hundreds of thousands of troops, whether in military circles or within the party, and has a huge influence. Seeing Liu Hua in front of him, who was still not proud of all kinds of honors and halos, the chairman's heart attached more importance to Liu Hua.

Come to think of it, the chairman did not forget the theme of calling Liu Hua. With Liu Hua hurriedly came to a huge combat map, pointed to the map, *, the specific deployment of the Japanese army, and continued to introduce.

"The whole southern form, along the way, you should already have a certain understanding. Here, I will not waste precious time and continue to make too many introductions. At present, the Japanese army is developing rapidly in the southern region, and we absolutely cannot allow the Japanese army stationed in China to continue to develop in this way. Because, as we all know, there is a problem, that is, after the Japanese army in the south develops and becomes stronger, sooner or later, it will go north to deal with our army. ”。

"Therefore, in the face of the current situation, the Central Committee has decided to transfer a part of the elite forces from all the military armed forces under the leadership of our party, under your command, to start from the Shandong region and advance to Jiangsu and the Xijiang River. Taking advantage of the favorable opportunity when the main force of the Japanese army stationed in China was completely trapped in the central and southern regions by the troops of Hunan and Hubei, we vigorously developed the base areas behind enemy lines. In the big rear of the little devils, develop an armed force that threatens their big rear at any time.

At that time, he occupied several major economic and grain-producing provinces in the entire southern region, and weakened or cut off the logistical supply of the Japanese troops stationed in China as much as possible. In the end, the central government will complete a strategic deployment ......... for the liberation of the whole country."

"How about the decision of the Central Committee, do you have any other opinions on the decision of the "God of War?". Seeing Liu Hua in front of him, he slowly fell into deep thought. The chairman smiled and did not speak, but sat back on his stool quietly, waiting for Liu Hua to slowly digest this huge strategic deployment of the central government.

Comparing the operational map in front of him, he pondered the huge strategic deployment that the chairman had just mentioned. After a short period of contemplation, Liu Hua's face was slowly enveloped by a thick smile.

Because he knew that up to the whole of East China, he had borne almost all the financial, food, and material sources of the puppet Nationalist government in Nanjing, which was controlled by the Japanese army. Of course, about half of the material and logistical sources of the entire Chinese dispatch army also come from these provinces. If he can occupy these provinces and turn them into base areas, it is tantamount to cutting off the main artery of the logistics supply of the puppet Nationalist Government in Nanjing. Of course, without sufficient food and financial resources, it is impossible for the Japanese troops stationed in China to develop in a stable manner.

At that time, hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops stationed in China in the entire south will have to work hard every day for food and various strategic materials. As a result, there is not enough energy to accumulate strength and launch an offensive to the north.

Of course, this is only one of the very important parts. There is another important reason why Liu Hua has to admire the strategic vision of several leaders of the central government. ,

As the chairman just said, in order to concentrate superior forces, this general battle will be launched. The Central China Front Army transferred almost all the Japanese troops in Jiangsu and Xijiang. At present, in the two provinces, except for a small number of local garrisons, there are only hundreds of thousands left, and for the Northeast Field Army, the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Allied Army is almost negligible. At this time, it is undoubtedly the best time to launch an offensive and go south...

However, just when Liu Hua's eyes were placed on Anwei Province, a question suddenly appeared in Liu Hua's mind. You must know that in the entire Anwei Province, there are hundreds of thousands of troops of the New Fourth Army active, why would the central government give up the New Fourth Army so close to Jiangsu, and choose itself and the Northeast Field Army so far away from Jiangsu?

Thinking of this, Liu Hua's face immediately showed a look of doubt. He asked the chairman in front of him.

"Chairman, if this strategic plan of the central government can be truly realized. Then, the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops stationed in China operating in the south will no longer have the opportunity to launch an offensive against the army led by our party. As long as the time is ripe, the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops stationed in China who have lost sufficient logistical supplies will become a piece of fat on the lips of our army. However, I do not understand why the central authorities would seek the near and far away: instead of mobilizing the New Fourth Army operating in the Anwei area, the Northeast Field Army with its activities far away in the northeast ............. ”

"Hehe, Liu Hua Sizhi, the central government really didn't misunderstand you. In just a few minutes, we fully understood the specific purpose of the central government's strategic deployment. As for why the Central Committee would seek the near and far away and not mobilize the New Fourth Army, which is close at hand, and mobilize your Northeast Field Army, it is for the next strategic deployment of our party......" In response to Liu Hua's answer, the chairman nodded with satisfaction.

Then, once again walked in front of the combat map, and on the map, after drawing a huge arrow from Anwei to Hubei, he spoke.

There are two reasons why Liu Huasizhi did not mobilize the New Fourth Army: First, "the current situation of Anwei." You are also an alternate member of the Politburo now, and you also have the right to understand some things. Let me tell you the truth, with the defeat of the Nationalist Government on all fronts in Hubei and Hunan, the hundreds of thousands of * troops operating in Anwei will inevitably become rootless people after losing the logistical supplies of the Nationalist Government. When the time comes, the collection of these hundreds of thousands* "will be the primary task of the New Fourth Army." ”。

Second, the strategic direction of the New Fourth Army has been determined by the central authorities, that is, to the west, to find a favorable opportunity to "develop in the Hubei area, gradually reduce the living space of the Japanese troops stationed in China, and liberate all areas south of the Yangtze River ............."

"How about it, Liu Hua Sizhi, do you understand the central government's next strategic intention now?" The chairman asked with a smile on his face.

"Chairman, I see. It's just, now I'm a little worried. At present, the situation in the northeast can be said to be very good for our Northeast Field Army. If the main forces of the Northeast Field Army are now transferred to the south, will it have an adverse impact on the favorable situation in the northeast? Liu Hua nodded. Then, he continued to ask.

"Hehe, this question, you can rest assured. When the time comes, the commander-in-chief, specific arrangements will be made. In a word, the central government will never destroy such a good situation that you have laid down. And you, what you have to do now is to adjust your mentality and prepare to accept new tasks for your new position.... The chairman patted the shoulder of his confidant in front of him and said with a smile on his face.

"Yes, Chairman......".

"Well, that's pretty much the way I'm supposed to say. If nothing else, now the commander-in-chief is in a hurry. You immediately go to the commander-in-chief and report to the commander-in-chief, who will announce to you the specific decision of the Politburo of the Central Committee.... The chairman said.

"Thank you, Chairman, I'll go to the Commander of the Emergency to report ......."

After speaking, "Liu Hua walked out of the office quickly under the satisfied gaze of the chairman" and walked over to the commander-in-chief's office, which was still lit not far away.

Sure enough, as the chairman said, before Liu Hua walked to the door of the office, the commander-in-chief greeted him and said with a smile: "Finally our hero is here...... Liu Huasizhi, hello, I didn't go to your wedding last time, it's a pity. This time, you come to the center, no matter what, I will treat you to a meal and make up for it...... Let's go, go to the office..., the guards immediately poured tea for Commander-in-Chief Liu, and used the good tea that Commander Ye Ting brought back to us from Anwei......",

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, if only you had this heart. Besides, Vice Chairman Zhou has already brought your greetings to the venue, and I haven't had time to thank you yet. When the time comes, I will definitely take Qiao Ling to the commander-in-chief's house to express my gratitude...... The two men, just like that, talked to each other and walked into the office.

After a short period of cold noise, the topic of the two people quickly returned to the topic. The commander-in-chief, who was still smiling just now, was immediately enveloped by a serious look on his face. Then, he asked Liu Hua in front of him.

"Liu Huasizhi, I believe that just now at the chairman's place, the chairman has made certain arrangements for your next step. How about it, do you have any other thoughts on this arrangement of the Central Military Commission............

"Commander-in-Chief, don't worry. I, Liu Hua, am a brick of the revolution, and no matter where I put it, I am making a contribution to the revolution. I did not have any opinions, and I resolutely obeyed the arrangements of the central authorities....... Liu Hua stood up from his seat with a flick. Salute, and then, the sound of the reassurance said.

"Well, well said... Come, sit down. Liu Huasizhi, I believe that you are not only a brick of the revolution, but also a gold brick. In the future, no matter what position you are in, you will be shining ......" The commander-in-chief nodded with satisfaction.

"You should also be clear about the strategic deployment of the central government's next step. According to the detectives of our intelligence department, the nearly 1,000-kilometer defense line deployed by Hunan and Hubei provinces has completely collapsed. However, with the hundreds of thousand* troops remaining in the two provinces, Zhiping was able to hold off hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops on the front line for more than half a year. So, here, we have enough time to prepare for the attack. ”。

"The Military Commission means to divide the current Northeast Field Army into two. A part of the troops, under your command, went south to fight in Jiangsu and Xijiang.

The other part of the troops will continue to stay in the three eastern provinces to realize the strategic intention of liberating the entire territory of the three northeastern provinces. After the Northeast Field Army is divided, the command system that has just been established by the two units, especially the new East Field Command that remains in the three northeastern provinces, will be able to smoothly receive troops and command the troops. We must be cautious in the selection of the supreme commanders of the two units in the future. ”。

"In this way, I will first announce to you" two days ago, the Politburo of the Central Committee meeting, the specific appointment of you. Then, you have to give the Central Committee a list of specific cadres and personnel that you need to draw from the current Northeast Field Army in the shortest possible time. How's it going, are there any problems......" the commander-in-chief asked with a serious face.

"No ..............."

After receiving Liu Hua's affirmative answer, the commander-in-chief quickly took out a letter of appointment from his desk and said: "It was proposed by the Central Military Commission and reported to the Political Bureau of the Central Committee." It was decided to dismiss Liu Huasizhi from his posts as commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army and first secretary of the Northeast Bureau with immediate effect. At that time, Liu Hua Sizhi was appointed commander-in-chief and first political commissar of the East China Field Army. Si Shi "appointed Liu Hua Sizhi as the first secretary of the Southern Bureau .........".

"After the Northeast Field Army was divided, about 100,000 people, commanded by Liu Hua Sizhi, formed the East China Field Army, and went south to the two provinces of Jiangsu and Xijiang to fight. The remaining 350,000 troops will continue to maintain the structure of the five corps of the Northeast Field Army, and continue to fight in the three northeastern provinces to liberate the entire three northeastern provinces ............* Political Bureau of the Central Committee and * ......... of the Central Military Commission".

"Please rest assured that the central government" I, Liu Hua, promise to complete the task......... It's just that the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief of the East China Field Army, and the two positions of political commissar are let me hold alone, isn't it... You see, has the Central Committee appointed a political commissar to assist me in managing the ...... of the East China Field Army, which is about to be established. After a brief shock, Liu Hua said with a worried face.

You must know that in the history of the *, "there has not been a single time when the commander-in-chief of a field army has implemented a military and political hand." This is because the military and the government grasp "no matter what the situation, it is most likely to breed mountaineering." And in the history of the *, as long as the senior commander who has been contaminated with mountaineering, in the end, he must not end up well.

As Liu Hua, who has a very good understanding of "history", he doesn't want to touch this issue.

"Liu Huasizhi, at the beginning, the central government also considered this issue. However, "the East China Field Army has just been established, and your old partner Luo Ronghuan Sizhi" is temporarily inseparable from the Northeast and the Northeast Field Army. At the time of this division, the central authorities were also worried that the new political commissar would not be able to get along with you in a short period of time. Therefore, the Central Military Commission wants you to temporarily take charge of the military and political affairs, and when the time is ripe, it will transfer you a political commissar according to your opinions to assist you in your work ....... The commander-in-chief explained. ,

After listening to the commander-in-chief's explanation, Liu Hua's brain immediately began to run rapidly, thinking about various reasons.

Indeed, as the commander-in-chief said, after he is transferred from the Northeast Field Army, he must think that the command system of the entire Northeast Field Army will not fall into a state of chaos. His old partner, political commissar Luo Ronghuan, must sit in the northeast and continue to serve as political commissar. However, after thinking of the huge hidden dangers that he would cause to the future troops and himself after grasping the military and politics, Liu Hua still shook his head with great certainty. Then he asked.

"Commander-in-chief, I want to ask him about it after I am transferred from the Northeast Field Army. I don't know who the Central Committee will transfer to the post of Northeast Field Army...,......."

"Liu Huasizhi, you are also an alternate member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, and you also have the right to know about these things. Here's how it happened. The Central Committee has decided to transfer Liu Bocheng to Sizhi and take over your post as commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army......" the commander-in-chief replied.

"Mr. Liu........." At the moment, Liu Hua's face immediately showed an excited look, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

"Commander-in-Chief, I firmly support the decision of the Central Committee. I believe that by assuming the post of commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, General Liu will be able to lead the Northeast Field Army to a more brilliant ...... tomorrow. Liu Hua replied affirmatively.

And just as Liu Hua's words fell, in history, "Liu Deng's army that advanced into Dabie Mountain, a few words appeared in Liu Hua's mind." For a time, Deng Xiaoping, a name that he was no longer familiar with and had a far-reaching impact on the development of the whole of China, appeared in Liu Hua's eyes.

"Commander-in-chief, I have a candidate for the post of political commissar of the East China Field Army, please consider the ...... of the Central Committee." Thinking of this, Liu Hua said excitedly.

"Eh, what kind of person makes our Liu Huasizhi so excited......... The commander-in-chief asked curiously.

"The commander-in-chief is General Liu's partner, and the current political commissar of the 4th Division, Deng Xiaoping, is ...... Si Zhi." Liu Hua replied affirmatively.

Deng Xiaoping Sizhi ...... Let me think about it, well, Deng Xiaoping Sizhi is indeed a very outstanding Sizhi, whether it is in military command, political literacy, or economic construction, he is a very capable and capable capable general. Liu Hua Sizhi, I really convinced you, even Deng Xiaoping Sizhi thought of it. However, this matter is not something that I can decide alone, and I will report your opinion to the Politburo for discussion as soon as possible. I think that through the Politburo, there should not be much of a problem. After all, you are already an alternate member of the Politburo. Well, do you have any other opinions ...... about the appointment of the central government? Commander-in-Chief Zanji nodded and continued to ask.

"No more. It's just that when the time comes, I will transfer Zuo Quan, chief of staff, and Wang Zhen, commander of the Fifth Corps, from the Northeast Field Army to come and assist me, and ask the commander-in-chief Si Yi to .......... Liu Hua continued.

"It's your problem to transfer personnel and troops. I will give you one day to finalize the list of all command personnel at and above the military level. In addition, the opinion of the central authorities is that in order to maintain the situation in the northeast, you Liu Hua can only transfer five armies from the Northeast Field Army, with a total strength of 100,000 troops ............. The commander-in-chief said.

"Please rest assured that the commander-in-chief will ensure the completion of the task..."With the authorization of the central government, Liu Hua's face immediately showed a confident smile, and he replied with a very affirmative expression.

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