() Chapter 213 Military Work Conference

Within the territory of Borneo Province under the jurisdiction of Huo Jiajun, there are two cities with a population of more than 500,000! That is, Dong Wanlu, which is the provincial capital, and Sanma City, which was the first place of departure for Huo's army to land in Nanyang!

After more than two years of all-out construction, this coastal fishing village, which was originally close to the Makassar Strait and inhabited by only a few indigenous fishermen, has completely changed its appearance! The simple small port originally built of wood and stone has been replaced by a wide and tidy strong wharf made of cement and steel bars! The various buildings rising from the ground have also completely covered up the messy and scarce wooden house fishing village! And more importantly, the people living here have all changed to Chinese with various accents and Chinese wearing various costumes!

"I haven't been here for more than a year, I didn't expect this place to change so much!" Looking at the bustling metropolis at his feet, Huo Jianguang's face showed a trace of memory, and his tone was full of emotion!

"Yes! I think when we first came here with our troops! There were dense rainforests and natives who were hostile to us! At that time, it was really a wild elephant! It was like now, the port is bigger, and the railways and highways have been built! The small fishing village has also become the metropolis it is today! Such a big change has taken place in more than two years, and if it hadn't happened to us, it would really be unbelievable!" Yuan Jiangang, who had already been promoted to commander of the Fifth Division, also said with deep feelings.

"Hehe! This kind of change is indispensable to Lao Yang's credit!"

"Well, I know that! But I went from the commissar of the Fifth Division to the governor of Borneo. This guy has complained a lot in front of us! But judging from the fact that he has managed this island vigorously, it can indeed be seen that this guy is much more talented in politics than in managing the army!" Yuan Jiangang joked!

"Hehehe!"

Laughed for a while. Huo Jianguang took out his pocket watch and looked at it, "Let's go! It's almost time! We should go back!"

"Well, let's go! This meeting is related to the formation of the two major military regions! As well as the military layout of our People's Army for more than 10 years! The importance is self-evident! It is better for us to go back early! Moreover, many of our old friends who were together at the beginning have not seen each other for more than two years! I really look a little like them!" Yuan Jiangang looked at the military camp not far away, and said with some expectation on his face!

Now that the power of our People's Army is gradually expanding, and the territory under its control is also increasing, many of the old brothers who grew up together have not seen each other for a long time! After this meeting, we should have a good gathering!" Huo Jianguang also said with a look of agreement!

"Yes! Actually, those of us who are in Nanyang are quite lucky, and we can still take the opportunity of the meeting to meet! But those old friends in the Qing Dynasty may not have any chance to meet in a short period of time!"

Listen to him. Huo Jianguang also nodded silently, and couldn't help but stretch out his hand and pat him on the shoulder, "Let's go! All this is the mission of our soldiers! Let us save the moment of gathering for the most glorious moment of the founding of the country and the liberation of the nation!"

"Hmm!

"Jianguang, Jiangang, where did you two run away just now! But let me find it easily!" Wang Xiangzong looked at the two people who had just walked in from the gate of the barracks, and said with some joy!

"What are you looking for us!" Huo Jianguang asked with some curiosity!

"What are you doing! Of course, you're asking this guy to have a drink! This time you're the new commander of the Nanyang Theater! In the words of the young master, our current mood is envious, jealous, and hateful! This is not for you to have a treat. Isn't it too cheap for you!" Huo Donglin, who had just walked over from the side, couldn't help but say with a smile!

"Yes! That guy from Wu Guangzong has already let us take it down just now! Now everyone is staring at you!" Wang Xiangzong looked at Huo Jianguang, who was a little stunned, and couldn't help but smile and said!

"I agree with this! Jianguang, this guy should really have a treat!" At this moment, Yuan Jiangang immediately threw his old friend out, and stood clearly on the position of the majority!

"Okay, okay! I agreed!" Huo Jianguang said a little helplessly! Actually, it wouldn't cost much if you really wanted to entertain people! Within Huo Jiajun's troops, the average monthly allowance for officers above the brigadier rank reached 200 silver dollars! In addition to all kinds of welfare! In this era when there were no entertainment activities and there was very little entertainment in ordinary times. It doesn't cost much at all, so it's more than enough for him to have a few people to dinner!

"Okay! The goal is accomplished! Let's blame the past! The meeting should start soon!" Huo Donglin couldn't help but say with a smile.

"Hehe, let's go!"

At this military meeting, except for some of the officers who stayed behind, almost all the division-level officers of the Huo Jiajun in more than a dozen provinces and cities in Nanyang and the Pacific Ocean had already rushed to Sanma City! Nearly 20 divisions and hundreds of officers almost filled the conference room, which originally looked very large!

"Stand up, salute!" looked at Huo Shi, chief of the General Staff, and Huo Hu, minister of the War Department, who walked in, sitting at the front. Huo Jiaguang, who had the highest rank on the scene, shouted loudly!

Standing on the podium of zhōngyāng, Huo Shi slowly glanced at it. After the Huo family army officer, who was serious, with a straight waist and a fierce military atmosphere, he took off his military hat, placed it on his left hand, and said in a calm tone: "Okay, sit down!"

"I believe that from the documents issued by the military headquarters before, you should also guess the reason for summoning all of you here today! Therefore, I won't say anything more!" After speaking, Huo Shi took out a thin stack of documents from his briefcase and read directly: "After our side won the naval battle of Ngano Island, completely defeated the combined naval and land forces of the Netherlands and Portugal, and consolidated the rule of our Chinese People's Army on the islands of the South Seas, according to the changes in the armed forces of the surrounding countries, the General Staff decided to study and decide to live in the South Seas, The Nanyang Military Region and the Pacific Military Region will be established within the 12 provinces, municipalities, and municipalities in the Pacific!" After a pause, "the Pacific Military Region includes Nanyang Province (Papua Island), Borneo Province, Sioux Province (Sulawesi Island and Maluku Islands), Nansha Province (Java Island and the Lesser Sunda Islands), Xisha Province (Sumatra Island and its affiliated islands), and Nandu City (Timor Island) Machen City! The 43 rd Division of the Army, as well as six divisions from the 2nd to the 7th Marine Corps! plus two regiments of reserve troops in each of the five provinces! 170,000 troops under its jurisdiction! Huo Jianguang, commander of the Military Region, Huo Donglin and Liu Lianfang, deputy commanders of the Military Region, Yuen Long, deputy political commissars Niu Zhiguo and Sui Wenhe, chief of staff of the Military Region, Liang Zhanshan, deputy chiefs of staff Chen Jienian, and Luo Zhongyao! The Pacific Military Region includes Penglai Province (New Fujian Islands, Solomon Islands, New Hebrides, Vanuatu, Gilbert Islands), Yingzhou Province (Micronesia and Northern Mariana Islands), Abbot Province (Laine Islands, Phoenix Islands, Samoa, Cook Islands, Tubuai Islands, Tuamotu Islands), under the jurisdiction of the 1st Marine Division, the 39th Army Division, and the 8th Marine Division! A total of three divisions, four regiments of Jǐng reserves, and 70,000 troops under its jurisdiction! Military Region Commander Wu Guangzong, Deputy Commanders Huo Wenguang and Ren Bangding, Military Region Political Commissar Bai Yi, Deputy Political Commissar Chen Youli, After the other two military regions are formed, the areas under the jurisdiction of each unit will also be readjusted accordingly! Among them, the 1st Marine Division will be transferred from Sumatra Island to Yingzhou Province! The 8th Marine Division will be transferred to Fangzhang Province, and the 39th Army Division will be transferred to Penglai Province! The 6th Marine Division will be transferred to defend Sumatra Island, and will be assigned to defend Sumatra Island with the 2nd Marine Division and the 20th Army Division! The 7th Marine Division will be transferred to Nanyang Province! The defense area of the rest of the troops will remain unchanged! Putting down the documents in his hand and looking at the people who were still immersed in a series of new military orders and had not come back to their senses, Huo Shi couldn't help but smile faintly!

"Okay, everyone! In addition to the military order! Today I also brought you a new order, I believe you will like it!" Looking at the document, Huo Hu couldn't help but smile and said!

After listening to his words, the faces of everyone in the audience couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, and the report they had received from the military headquarters before did not say anything else except the formation of the two major military regions!

"Order of Promotion of the Military Department! To commend the meritorious deeds of the officers of various divisions and regiments in a series of wars for the liberation of the Nanyang and the Pacific! Six comrades, Huo Jianguang, Yuen Long, Liang Zhanshan, Wu Guangzong, Bai Yi, and Wang Xiangzong, are hereby promoted to the rank of lieutenant general! Eighteen comrades, including Huo Donglin, Liu Lianfang, Sui Wenhe, Luo Zhongyao, Wenming, Zhang Zhe, Huo Wenguang, Ren Bangding, and Chen Youli, are given the rank of major general! Twenty comrades, including Yuan Jiangang, Qi Jilong, and Fei Zhong, are hereby promoted to the rank of lieutenant general! Putting down the documents in his hand, Huo Hu said with a smile: " Originally, the young master wanted to come and confer the title on you in person, but you also know his current situation, so you entrusted me to come with Minister Huo Shi!"

"Hehe!" Hearing his words, the meeting that was originally full of seriousness was suddenly broken by bursting laughter! After Young Master Huo ran away from home and went to the United States two years ago, he was grounded by his wife and resolutely refused to leave the island of Taiwan without permission.

"Huzi, be careful that the young master knows to clean you up!" Huo Shi couldn't help but laugh!

Listening to his words, Huo Hu couldn't help but smile awkwardly! He didn't pay attention to his mouth just now!

Although the promotion of the rank is far more than the hundreds of officers in front of them, in addition to the real rank of general, the promotion of the remaining rank of captain and other grass-roots officers is completed by the commanders of the two military regions and each unit! Therefore, it only took one morning! The work conference of this military region was all over! The afternoon and evening were all a social gathering! Including Huo Shi and Huo Hu, the old brothers of this gang who had not seen each other for a year or two or even after the division of troops were all drunk! At this moment, they really let go of everything, and before going to the new battlefield tomorrow, they enjoyed this strong and warm brotherhood with all their hearts!