Four guests, each guest represents a party's power, although some people were unexpected, but of course Liao Fan could not have driven him out with a gun, not to mention that Wei Lihuang had made an indelible contribution in the National War of Resistance, and Liao Fan had no reason to drive people away.

In front of the conference table of the headquarters, Chen Cheng, Li Zongren, Wei Lihuang, Liu Political Commissar and Liao Fan sat neatly, Li Lingfei could only honestly serve tea and pour water for a few bigwigs, and then stood behind Liao Fan, showing a respectful look.

The four division commanders and one battalion commander of the 33rd Independent Division, plus Huang Changsheng, already knew that there were several great people in Taihang Mountain, but they were more concerned about what kind of benefits these people would bring to them when they came to Taihang Mountain, rather than just to consume their food.

The five people sat together, and of course the first thing to discuss was the battle of the 33rd Independent Division at Taihang Mountain. Liao Fan just recounted the battle from beginning to end very calmly, and most of the rest of the time was discussed by a few people, such as admiring the combat quality of the soldiers of the 33rd Independent Division, and praising Liao Fan's command ability.

Only Liao Fan remained silent at the entire conference table, he knew very well that no matter how beautiful the praise was, it could not get back the lives of those soldiers who lived and died together.

After several people discussed, they finally realized that Liao Fan's mood was wrong, and the command suddenly became quiet.

"Senior Commander Liao, this time I came with Chairman Jiang's order!" Chen Cheng saw that Liao Fan's interest was not high, and decided to read out the appointment of Liao Fan in public, "Chairman Jiang thanked the 33rd Independent Division for everything it had done for the party-state and for the Chinese people in Taihang Mountain, so it was decided to reorganize the 33rd Independent Division into the new 33rd Division. ”

After Liao Fan heard the number of the army's reorganization, he smiled politely at Chen Cheng, then stood up and saluted the people present, and took the letter of appointment: "Everything that the 33rd Independent Division did in Taihang Mountain is what Chinese should do, but unfortunately it is my brothers who died in battle, this is what they exchanged for their lives!" ”

Several people heard the sadness in Liao Fan's words, but everyone here crawled out of the sea of corpses and blood, and saw more dead than alive, and they never felt any sadness or sadness about the loss of troops of the 33rd Independent Division, and even took it for granted.

"How can there be immortals in the war, your independent 33rd Division, no, now it should be the new 33rd Army, where are the casualties as large as their German neighbors, the number of casualties in the Fifth War Zone this time is more than 200,000!" Wei Lihuang said to Liao Fan.

Liao Fan smiled awkwardly, at this time, he really shouldn't show his sad side in front of everyone, Liao Fan hurriedly apologized to everyone for his gaffe.

"Now that the 33rd Independent Division has been reorganized into the New 33rd Army, has Commander Liao's rank also been promoted to lieutenant general?" Political Commissar Liu was very happy that Liao Fan was able to be recognized by Chongqing, and now Taihang Mountain is truly developing and growing.

"Of course, now Commander Liao's military rank is lieutenant general, and all the appointment of officers of the New 33rd Army is decided by Commander Liao, but Chairman Jiang suggested that the New 33rd Army should maintain the strength of three divisions!"

After coming to Taihang Mountain, Chen Cheng realized that the 33rd Independent Division now had the strength of four regiments, and judging from the number of troops, it was obvious that the strength of each regiment had already reached the strength of nearly one division, and according to Chairman Chiang's regulations, the new 33rd Army should maintain three integrated divisions after its reorganization.

Liao Fan frowned, he didn't know what Chairman Jiang meant, could it be that he was testing whether he would obey Chongqing's orders through the reorganization of the troops?

Of course, Liao Fan didn't care about Chongqing's orders, firstly, he didn't owe Chongqing anything, and secondly, the matter of Taihang Mountain was completely up to him, and it was completely up to him to keep the number of troops, even if Chongqing wanted to test him, what could he do.

Now the reorganization of the 33rd Independent Division is nothing more than a regular number, it seems to be justified, and the troops without the number are really like bandits, and now that they have a number, it is not a matter of Liao Fan's own words to maintain the number of men and horses in several divisions.

"Since it has been reorganized into the New 33rd Army, shouldn't Chairman Chiang reimburse us for some soldiers' salaries and support a batch of weapons and equipment?" Liao Fan said to Chen Cheng that now in front of everyone, hurry up and implement the matter of money first, as for weapons and equipment, Liao Fan has no hope at all.

Chen Cheng didn't expect Liao Fan to ask him for military pay and weapons in person, and the atmosphere in the headquarters became awkward, because there was a living example at the scene, the Eighth Route Army where Political Commissar Liu was located. Since its reorganization, the Eighth Route Army has never received a penny of military pay or a single bullet from Chongqing.

Now everyone understands that although Chairman Chiang gave Liao Fan the number, Chairman Chiang will not give a penny when it is not sure whether the New 33rd Army is really obeying Chongqing's orders.

"Commander Liao, we just came today, do you want to take us to visit the station of the New 33rd Army first?"

Wei Lihuang and Chen Cheng are both loyal to Chairman Jiang, and now seeing Chen Cheng's embarrassed face, Wei Lihuang of course wants to relieve him immediately and shift the topic to other aspects.

"Not to mention, I came to Taihang Mountain last time, and the scenery of Taihang Mountain is really beautiful!" Li Zongren didn't mind selling Chen Cheng a favor, after all, Chen Cheng was a celebrity in front of Chairman Jiang.

The only people present were Political Commissar Liu who was watching the excitement, and he had a deep understanding of the matter of military salaries and weapons, and if he wanted to get out of the hands of Chairman Chiang, except for the Central Army, it was really comparable to ascending to the sky.

Of course, Liao Fan would not let Chen Cheng not come to the stage in front of so many people, after all, the business could not be benevolent, and Chen Cheng was in a hurry, and Liao Fan was really a little difficult to handle.

"The matter of visiting the station, let my chief of staff lead it, and I will prepare for you today's dinner and a place to stay!" Liao Fan needs to calm down now, although Taihang Mountain is his territory, but the whole of China is the boss of Chairman Jiang, "Staff Officer Li, you take a few generals around Taihang Mountain, remember to be entertained." ”

Li Lingfei is already very familiar with Taihang Mountain, where to go and where not to go, he is also clear in his heart.

Liao Fan had already made arrangements for what to eat at night and where a few people lived, but he didn't want to accompany a few people.

Political Commissar Liu certainly understood Liao Fan's thoughts at this time: "I've been to Taihang Mountain several times, so I won't go, just go to help Commander Liao cook, and try my skills at night!" ”

Since it was Li Zongren who proposed to go shopping, and it was to relieve Chen Cheng from the siege, of course they couldn't rely on it like Political Commissar Liu, so they had to leave the headquarters under the leadership of Li Lingfei and began to look around at Taihang Mountain, where the New 33rd Army was located.

"Commander Liao, let's go out for a walk too?" Political Commissar Liu seemed to be asking Liao Fan's opinion.

"Let's call me Brother Liao, the title of Commander Liao makes me a little fluttery!" Liao Fan smiled and said to Political Commissar Liu, "It's okay to go out for a walk, it's stuffy in the headquarters, it's not as comfortable as outside." ”

The two of them walked in the opposite direction to Chen Cheng and them, and in the station, Liao Fan was not afraid of being monitored by the other party's people.

"This time, Political Commissar Liu came to Taihang Mountain with an order, right?" Liao Fan asked.

"Hehe, can you not be so direct, your temper is easy to offend people!" Political Commissar Liu said with a smile that he didn't care about Liao Fan's directness, but liked Liao Fan like this very much.

"I'm a poor soldier, I only have this advantage, I'm afraid Chen Cheng has already offended me!" Liao Fan said nonchalantly.

"General Chen is not so careful, otherwise he would not have followed Chairman Jiang for so many years and kept carrying the black pot to Chairman Jiang!" Political Commissar Liu said.

"Let's talk about business, I also hope that Political Commissar Liu will be direct." Liao Fan said to Political Commissar Liu with a smile.

Political Commissar Liu had a smile on his face: "This time I came to Taihang Mountain, the superiors did give me one thing, but I want to handle my personal affairs first." ”

"Private?"

"Yes, it's because of the last time I was captured, things were a bit troublesome, so ......"

"I understand, you can stay with me for as long as you want, and if you want to go back, just say hello to me!"

Before Political Commissar Liu finished speaking, Liao Fan understood what he meant. He didn't want to inquire too much about the internal affairs of other parties, but Political Commissar Liu, as his friend, should help Political Commissar Liu at a critical time.

Political Commissar Liu smiled bitterly: "I caused you trouble last time, but I didn't expect to trouble you this time!" ”

"It's not troublesome, it's not troublesome, it's okay to help you as a friend, as for your internal affairs, I don't want to ask, the more I know, the more good it will do me!"

"What's business?" Liao Fan asked.

"Establish an office of the Eighth Route Army, and the independent 33rd Division will be reorganized into the New 33rd Army, although it is still said to belong to the Seventh Group Army, but now anyone with a discerning eye can see that the future of the New 33rd Army is unlimited, and they have to make preparations for the next step, I don't want to hide this from you, I'm afraid you can also see it, Chen Cheng and they may have this meaning when they came to Taihang Mountain, so they all brought it directly!" Political Commissar Liu didn't want to hide it from Liao Fan, who now regarded him as a friend and had a life-saving grace for him.

"Hehe" Liao Fan smiled helplessly: "You really think too highly of me Liao Fan!" ”

"To put it mildly, today's chaotic China is investing in its own future, and obviously the new 33rd Army is a good investment target!" Political Commissar Liu didn't have the slightest reservation about Liao Fan in and out of his words, "How about I make a bet with you?" ”

"Bet on what?"

"Bet that the Japanese also want to buy you Liao Fan!" Political Commissar Liu walked under a tree and sat down to rest.

Liao Fan heard Political Commissar Liu's words, and expressed helplessness in his heart, when they were weak, the little devil wanted to pinch them to death at any time, but now that he is strong, does the little devil want to come and buy him?

"What's the stake?"