The meeting began as usual.

Unlike the usual meetings, no one spoke, and the atmosphere in the room was silent from the beginning. People smoke cigarettes, drink tea, and occasionally glance over the copy of the report in front of them, revealing a complex of sarcasm, indifference, greed, and resentment.

Everyone knows that this is a great opportunity to increase their strength and get more benefits.

A group army with ten operational divisions under its jurisdiction is a big pie of abundance. Everyone wants to eat pie in their mouth, but under practical constraints, even when it comes up with topics such as pie making, it has to be weighed more at meetings. Now, since there is Yuan Zhicheng as a rising bird, he will definitely not let it go, and he must get the biggest piece from it.

"Why does this group army have to be set up in the new Guiyang area? The level of fighting there is not intense, and reinforcements are currently needed on the eastern front. Coastal areas are inherently densely populated and urbanly dense. Even if there is to be an increase in combat troops, priority should be given to placing them there. ”

"Our part of the border with India has been chaotic. Since last year, a steady stream of refugees has been crossing the border. Our defence capacity in that area is grossly inadequate. While our enemies are mutated creatures, all humans are allies in a broad sense. But national borders still exist...... I propose that the Northwest Second Military Region should be set up in the Wei-Tibet region to build a strong defensive line on the basis of this new group army. ”

"What are you kidding about the 2nd Military District of the Northwest? Where do we have so much supplies? If nothing else, logistical problems alone cannot be solved. The climate in the Wei-Tibet area is harsh, the terrain is complex, and there is not enough transportation network. According to the plan drawn up before the war, a new base city will be set up in that area only next year. Sending troops in the army now can only cause trouble. ”

With the first speaker, there are different opinions that have expressed opposition to their remarks. The atmosphere in the conference room quickly became enthusiastic, almost everyone rejected the words of others, there were no more neutrals at this time, and humility and renunciation would only cost you more. Although it looks ugly, it is the benefit of being able to get it in your hands and put it in your pocket. Of course, it is impossible to take all ten divisions, but even if it is just one, it means that the actual control force will be raised to a higher level.

Zhao Zhikai did not participate in the chaotic quarrel, and sat upright all the time, watching coldly.

He didn't understand, with Yuan Zhicheng's shrewdness, how could he put forward such a bill? Moreover, the actual location of the troops is still in New Guiyang, and the commander of the group army even marked the word "Su Hao...... What is the Yuan family like?

Could it be that some kind of agreement was secretly reached between Yuan Zhicheng and Wang Qinian?

Or, Su Hao has fully invested in the Yuan family?

Moreover, what other ulterior conspiracy is behind this bill?

These ideas are confusing, but there is no information that can be used as evidence. Zhao Zhikai glanced at Yuan Zhicheng expressionlessly, and found that this old man, whose cunning level was completely symmetrical to his age, was closing his eyes and recuperating, obviously not caring about the chaos and quarrels around him.

Those who can become members of the Standing Committee of the Military Department have a keen sense of political smell.

Sun Zhan is no exception. Like Zhao Zhikai, he also sensed that things were a little strange and were skeptical of Yuan Zhicheng's proposal. However, the problem is here, suspicion is suspicion, there is no evidence that this matter will endanger oneself before, no matter how you look at it, it means that you can reach out to the advantage. So Sun Zhan quickly dispelled the other thoughts in his mind, and with undispellable doubts, he joined the competition for the ten combat divisions.

Yes, it was a scramble. The targets of the people are first of all the division commanders, deputy division commanders, and chief of staff. Then, there is a specific list of up to 100 regiment commanders and regimental chiefs of staff. In turn, there are a series of important positions such as captain, logistics chief, administrative officer, etc.

Saliva spurted from mouth to mouth, the whole room was covered in smoke, people were constantly slamming the table, the sound of teacups being smashed from a high place was heard in their ears, and the violent and dirty greetings to someone's parents, parents, and relatives, and the naked throwing of their arms and posing ready for a desperate fight......

The level of chaos is no different from that of a wet market, and the battle between generals and generals is no less than that of the fiercest shrew. Surprisingly, in the process of punching each other, there is no shortage of scenes such as friendly handshakes with each other. Two enemies who were originally angry at each other suddenly become allies and jointly attack someone. Soon, more people joined the group, and the situation evolved into two large groups fighting each other, which quickly collapsed and broke down into individual individuals.

Whether it's ugly or hoarse, in short, fighting for chaos is the only way to solve the problem. A few hours later, when calm returned to the conference room, the question of the main personnel arrangement of the 505 Army was basically answered.

The Standing Committee members unanimously agreed to set up 10 operational divisions as the main divisions. Personnel, equipment and logistical supplies are provided in accordance with the front-line troops. Officers drawn from various units and institutions will arrive in New Guiyang in batches within two weeks to organize their troops on the spot. The commanders of each division shall hold the rank of brigadier general, and the commanders of each division shall submit the appointment of officers at the level of combat brigades and regiments to the military headquarters for examination and approval. Within one month at the latest, each division must establish a complete command mechanism and undertake the basic defense work in the southwestern region.

Without a doubt, it is a delicious and delicious meal. Although it was not enough to feed every member who participated in the meeting, it was more or less beneficial.

Zhao Zhikai was not involved. As the number one person in the military, his strength is not weaker than Yuan Zhicheng. Although the ten new divisions were a powerful force, they could not be compared to the huge army controlled by Zhao Zhikai. He just didn't understand what was the purpose of Yuan Zhicheng's proposal to set up a new group army? Is it really just to throw out a dish at a meeting of the Standing Committee and let others scramble like dogs?

Yuan Zhicheng did not ask for any officer quotas, nor did he assign anyone to the division commander. He turned a blind eye to the group of creature hyenas in front of him, smiling as if he was enjoying a wonderful play.

It wasn't until a certain greedy guy claimed that the commander of the 505 Group Army, that is, the newly established group army, should be held by a more capable person, not a bad reputation, and Su Hao, who was still outside the control of the military department, that Yuan Zhicheng smacked his fat lips and spoke with a smile in a not without majesty.

"If you want to send someone else to be the commander of the army group, of course there is no problem. However, the two division commanders, the six regiment commanders, and those chiefs of staff of different ranks appointed by you just now have to be relinquished. Hehe, with a bunch of school officers and eight brigadier generals in exchange for the position of a major general, it is indeed very worthwhile. ”

There was silence in the room, and no one wanted to say anything on the issue.

A hint of anger crossed the face of the rebutted and he opened his mouth, but said nothing, just sat in his chair and smoked fiercely.

The commander of the army group is just a fictitious title. At present, the main departments and positions of the 10 combat divisions and regiments have been carved up, and the actual control of the 505 Group Army has been held by the committee members present. This is the result of the struggle and balance of interests, and if the people below do not obey the order, the commander of the group army is tantamount to a fictitious one. The contrast is well known to everyone, and only a fool is willing to give up the benefits that have already been obtained.

Zhao Zhikai was also surprised by Yuan Zhicheng's words. He turned around, looked at Yuan Zhicheng rather complicatedly, and asked with a frown: "What, are you going to transfer Su Hao back from New Guiyang?" ”

Having lost the actual control of the troops, Su Hao couldn't make waves no matter how strong his personal ability was. Once he accepted the position of commander of the group army, he had no second choice but to obey the orders of the military department. After all, none of the ten new divisions would follow his orders. The 11th Separate Army will be broken up and integrated into operational divisions. When the time comes, Su Hao can only become a loner.

The previous methods used to deal with Kong Xiao and the administrative officer corps will no longer work———— assassination can only be carried out against a few people, and methods such as holding hostage and imprisoning can only be carried out on dozens or hundreds of people. The Eleventh Independent Army is undoubtedly Su Hao's descendant, with tens of thousands of numbers, but the officials of the ten newly organized divisions and regiments are an extremely large group. No matter how strong Su Hao is, he can't be the opponent of these people. He can't have any way to deal with it except to reluctantly accept being divided, annexed, and decomposed.

In Zhao Zhikai's view, Su Hao's final outcome can only be to apply for transfer back to the military department and wait silently for old age to die in an unimportant position.

"Shouldn't he have been transferred back?"

Yuan Zhicheng took a sip of tea, savoring the taste of the tea, and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face: "He has caused too much trouble, and the various problems faced by New Guiyang cannot be solved by himself at all." If you continue to stay there, there is only a dead end. I never kill young people, especially a little guy with great abilities like him. The warehouse management office of the military department can vacate a lot of vacant seats, and when the time comes, we will share one, and we will do our best. ”

The wrinkles on Zhao Zhikai's face became deeper.

He knew very well that this was definitely not Yuan Zhicheng's true thoughts. The truth of the matter is far from being as simple as it seems. Zhao Zhikai believed that the other members of the military department present should all hold the same viewpoint as himself. However, they couldn't guess the hearts of others, nor could they see through Yuan Zhicheng's true purpose.

New Guiyang base, north.

The weather in early winter was already quite cold, the climate in the mountains was obviously much lower than in the plains, and just this morning, there was a light snowfall. The ground was covered with a thin layer of snowflakes, abrupt rocks could be seen everywhere, and a few withered old trees shook their branches in the cold wind, like a hideous gray skeleton.

Su Hao stood on the cliff, holding a tactical telescope, silently staring into the distance in the north direction.

On the horizon, there is a crowded team. They were clustered around a number of heavy machinery, slowly moving closer from the far end of sight. These people moved slowly, unable to see their faces clearly, and could only barely tell what they were busy with from the clothes and movements on their bodies.

It was an engineering unit from Jishou and Tongren areas. According to the latest order issued by the military department, they will renovate the old railway on the basis of two new tracks from the direction of Xi'an and Xiangyang, bypassing the densely populated abandoned cities along the way and connecting with the new Guiyang base city under construction.

Huang He's eyes narrowed, and he stared for a long time in the direction where the engineering troops were located. He pulled the cigarette butt from his lips with his fingers, exhaled a long puff of stuffy smoke, and said in a sullen voice, "These guys are so fucking fast." At this rate, the railway embankment will be ready for the specified position by next week at the latest. We have to prepare early, otherwise we will be too passive. ”

Su Hao was noncommittal about this, still looking into the distance with a calm expression.

Even he didn't expect that Yuan Zhicheng would agree to all his requests at that time.

Su Hao's original purpose was just food. In order to maintain the construction of the new Guiyang base, not to mention the energy potion formula, or even some other secret techniques from the future world realm, can be used as an exchange

As for the commander of the group army and the rank of major general, Su Hao just mentioned it casually, but he didn't expect Yuan Zhicheng to agree to all of them.

Now that I think about it, I am weaving a trap, why didn't the other party preset a conspiracy against me?

Since the day the construction of the new Guiyang base began, many people have been eyeing this piece of fat. Yuan Zhicheng should be one of the many "foxes", he needs his "crow" to speak, and then he has a chance to pick up the fallen pieces of meat.

Yuan Zhicheng did not break his promise: the order for the establishment of the 505 Group Army has been issued, and Su Hao's order for the promotion of major general will be issued soon. The numbers of the 10 main divisions have been announced, and the railways connecting Xi'an and Xiangyang are set up for the supply and transportation of the newly formed troops. By next month at the latest, both railways will be fully operational. Weapons and equipment, food, medicine, clothing...... New Guiyang will soon become a strategic point no less than the new Chengdu. Based on this, the attack on the surrounding abandoned cities will also be launched.

Things are clearly out of control.

According to Su Hao's original conception, it was impossible for Yuan Zhicheng to fully accept the conditions he listed. He will cut at least two-thirds, if not more, of the various requirements. Don't say that it is ten combat divisions, even if he can agree to one, Su Hao feels satisfied. After all, the purpose of this exchange based on energy potions was to focus on food, not new troops.

During this period, thousands of officers have arrived in the new Guiyang base city one after another. In accordance with the orders of the military headquarters, they set up various divisional and regimental garrisons around the base city, built barracks and warehouses, and selected new recruits from among the civilian population. Every day, hundreds of heavy planes land, bringing in batches of supplies and equipment. Due to the frequent take-off and landing of aircraft, the original temporary airport could not meet the load at all. As a last resort, Su Hao had to expand the airport and urgently repair two new runways, which barely maintained operation.

These newcomers are wide. They brought with them a large amount of machinery and equipment, and soon built guard towers and fortifications in their respective garrison areas. The highway leading to Xi'an and Jishou was widened, and the huge "Yun 30" formation brought food, medicine, weapons and equipment, and all kinds of necessary items from the air. Under the orders of the big figures in the military department, many civilian foundations also participated in the construction of military camps belonging to different forces. Among them, there is the "Hongyan" group that Su Hao is very familiar with and has dealt with.

Judging from the overall trend, the confinement around New Guiyang has been fully relaxed. There are no longer restrictions on the import of supplies from the neighboring units, and the roads are unimpeded. Of course, Su Hao knew very well that this change was not caused by himself or the formula of the energy potion. It is the result of those big people who originally wanted to solve themselves, trapped themselves to death, starved to death, and wanted to get more benefits and rights.

Just last week, an order was issued to completely separate the 11th Independent Army. The entire unit was divided into more than 30 battalion and regimental units. From soldiers to officers, they were all broken up and assigned to different combat divisions. Taking 70 Pei as an example, a total of more than 4,000 officers and soldiers of the 11th Independent Army were received. Hundreds of new officers served as commanders at different levels, such as regiments, brigades, and squadrons, and established a complete set of meticulous and rigorous systems. In addition to the lieutenants, all the officers of the 11th Independent Army who were originally above the rank of major (including major) were all returned to the group army headquarters. This part of the population is about 300 people, and in the eyes of the new division commanders and military bosses of each division, they are all branded as Su Hao, and they belong to a group that is difficult to win over, and they are either all sent to the eastern front, or they hold inconsequential idle positions.

Even the soldiers who have already been incorporated into the army are very wary of the new officers. They recruited a large number of recruits from among the civilians outside the city, and selected squad leaders from among these people to monitor the existing soldiers. Of course, along with the implementation, there are also a series of differentiation measures. It is nothing more than questioning Su Hao from all angles, and spreading topics such as Su Hao's disobedience to orders among the soldiers, so that the lower-level officers and soldiers will be suspicious of Su Hao, so as to stand on the opposite side.

These methods have worked very well. As many as 1,000 officers and soldiers of the former 11th Independent Army have questioned Su Hao. They believed that they had been deceived in the Battle of Hefei, and that the retreat from Xinnanyang was not of their own volition, but of necessity. Under these circumstances, quite a number of colonel-level officers who were listed as "targets to be investigated" took the initiative to find the military judges of the newly reorganized units, claiming that they were willing to cooperate with the actions of the military headquarters. They wrote a letter of guarantee and took the initiative to expose Su Hao's problems in various ways. Taking the deputy director of logistics of the 11th Independent Army as an example, he explained that when he left the new Nanyang base, Su Hao had brought a lot of luxury goods for personal enjoyment and other issues. With his help, the military justice department quickly found two truckloads of high-grade liquor, as well as a huge amount of cigarettes, candy and other items. These things were firmly guarded by Su Hao's personal guards, but as evidence, they were enough