At the junction of the Northeast and the Mongolian steppe, the headquarters of the Northwest Military Region of the Northeast Security Army is located here. Just when the Northwest Military Region was gathering strength and preparing to enter Mongolia westward, something happened that made Cao Zheng, commander of the Northwest Military Region, furious. At the same time, it also triggered a major reorganization of the entire security corps.

Since Cao Zheng became the commander of the Northwest Military Region, he has become one of the most powerful people in the entire Northeast Security Army. The original status of the bandits in Daotou Mountain has also risen with the tide. One by one, they claimed to be the descendants of Commander Cao Zheng, and Cao Zheng's eldest brother Cao Biao was the leader, forming a small force group dominated by military chiefs. These people are basically officers from Daotou Mountain, and they can be said to be the old men of their Cao family. The current Cao family is no longer what it used to be. Cao Shunmin, that is, the old knife head of the year, served as the intelligence minister of the Governor's Palace, Cao Zheng is the military chief of the Northwest Military Region among the six major military regions of the Northeast Public Security Army, and Cao Biao is now also the commander of the main brigade of the Northwest Military Region. No one thought that the little bandits who had been hiding in Daotou Mountain and had been beaten by the Russians for decades and could not recover would have such a beautiful day.

"Political commissar, Cao Biao, this is not the first time that the military headquarters of the military region has been robbed. Several other brigade commanders were extremely unhappy with this. If it weren't for us, I'm afraid the other military commanders would have already reported this matter to the young marshal. At a political meeting presided over by Li Fei of the Western Military Region, members of the Political Department of the Northwest Military Region complained about Cao Biao, commander of the Ninth Brigade, for his hegemonic behavior in the army.

Li Fei's expression gradually became solemn, and he said, "Cao Biao is really so domineering? Isn't the military materiel allocated by the headquarters equally distributed? How could the looting of military supplies happen? Zhang Yuan, tell me what's going on? "The Northeast Public Security Army has a political commissar system, and the military and political chiefs have separate powers to manage, and the distribution of military materials should be said to be a matter of the political commissar, and it stands to reason that such a thing will not happen.

Zhang Yuan is the political commissar of the Ninth Brigade where Cao Biao belongs. If things are really as several other political commissars said, I'm afraid Zhang Yuan is not so simple as serious dereliction of duty!

"Looting supplies? Where does this begin? Our Brigade Commander Cao got a warrant from the commander, and the brigade commander said that the commander agreed that this batch of materials should be given priority to equip our main Ninth Brigade. I think you should have seen that warrant too! Zhang Yuan's face is not good-looking, Cao Biao relies on Cao Zheng's relationship and does not put himself as a political commissar in his eyes, plus the current Ninth Brigade is basically all officers from Daotoushan back then, they are in a group, and Zhang Yuan is not easy to carry out his work. But when Zhang Yuan falsely passed on Cao Zheng's order, Zhang Yuan still didn't believe it, but a bad feeling suddenly appeared in his heart. At that time, after Cao Biao took out the commander's warrant, he was surprised by the commander's sudden selfish behavior. But because of his respect for Cao Zheng, Zhang Yuan did not doubt the authenticity of the warrant at all, after all, Cao Biao was the commander's eldest brother, and he would never do anything to falsely pass on the warrant.

"Warrants? What warrant? The commander has been busy with the westward route during this time, and he has not issued any warrants at all! Li Fei's expression became solemn. If things really go as he expected, I'm afraid something big will happen to the Northwest Military Region.

"No warrant?" Zhang Yuan, the political commissar of the Ninth Brigade, turned pale. "No way, I've also seen the commander's warrant, it's the commander's handwriting! Besides, our brigade commander is the commander's big brother! How could such a thing be done? ”

"Zhang Yuan, have you forgotten the principle of being a political commissar? In times of non-war, everything that regulates the troops. Why didn't you report such a big thing as Brigade Commander Cao getting the commander's warrant? How did you become a political commissar? Li Fei said angrily. Originally, Li Fei still admired Zhang Yuan very much. Being able to become the brigade commander of the Ninth Brigade of the main force also proves Li Fei's trust in him. But from this incident, it can be seen that Zhang Yuan does not seem to be suitable to continue to stay in the position of political commissar of the main brigade.

During this time, Cao Zheng devoted all his energy to the plan of westward expansion into Mongolia, according to the latest information sent by the young marshal, this westward advance, the sparsely populated Mongols are not enough, but the Russians are very likely to intervene. It is very likely that the Northwest Military Region will be the second military region after the Southeast Military Region to directly face the troops of the great powers. Different from the Southeast Military Region, the Northwest Military Region was established with the old Fifth Regiment as the backbone and the Flying Bear Army that surrendered to Cheng as the flesh and blood. Since the time the unit was formed, it has only participated in the operation to exterminate bandits, and although the unit has trained hard, it cannot hide the fact that it lacks experience in major wars. Later, after being expanded into divisions, Feng Yong supplemented the recruits of the two regiments in the Northwest Military Region, which increased the proportion of recruits in the Northwest Military Region again. Although the run-in training of the troops has been completed, even Cao Zheng, commander of the Northwest Military Region, cannot guarantee the specific combat effectiveness. Therefore, Cao Zheng did not pay attention to this westward expansion.

According to Feng Yong's grand strategy of westward expansion, the Western Military Region and the Northwest Military Region went hand in hand, with the Western Military Region's operational target being Neizasak Mongolia, while the Southwestern Military Region's target being the more chaotic Outer Zazak Mongolia. From the point of view of the operational objectives, it is almost certain that the Northwest Military Region will encounter the Russians, but I don't know what attitude the Russians will adopt in the face of the offensive of the Northeast Security Army. No one can guarantee this. After all, the strength of the Russian old Maozi in the Far East is not weak at all. Therefore, the Western Military Region and the Northwest Military Region are very likely to have a death battle with Lao Maozi. Therefore, Cao Zheng must be prepared for the worst-case scenario. During this period of time, Cao Zheng was already very busy just formulating the marching route and coordinating operations with the Western Military Region, so how could he have time to take care of trivial matters such as material distribution. In addition, the distribution of materials in the army should be the responsibility of the political commissar of the military region. Generally, there are no special circumstances, and Cao Zheng will never care about this matter.

"Political commissar, could it be that Brigade Commander Cao's warrant is fake?" Zhang Yuan said in disbelief. You must know that the army is the most taboo to falsely convey Shangfeng's will, which is as unbearable as disobedience on the battlefield. Because of the relationship between Cao Biao and Cao Zheng, everyone never thought that Cao Biao would deceive people.

"Commissar, you better go and ask the commander! Maybe a warrant issued by the commander. Just forgot to inform the commissar about you. A member of the Political Department said.

Li Fei's expression was solemn, if Cao Zheng did not issue this order, then Cao Biao would be severely punished for falsely spreading the will of Shangfeng, and he might even ruin his achievements in the army. Although Li Fei did not deny that Cao Biao was able to sit as the brigade commander of the main brigade, and his relationship with Cao Zheng was also one thing, Cao Biao's own military industry was also real. is different from a wise general like Cao Zheng, Cao Biao is a real fierce general. When Cao Zheng went undercover in the forces of the bandits crossing the river, it was Cao Biao who led people to break through the elite of the headquarters of the crossing of the river dragon at an extreme time, laying the foundation for Xu Zhixiong to control Heilongjiang. If this is an order issued by Cao Zheng, then the matter is likely to be over. After all, Cao Zheng's status is not comparable to that of a main brigade commander like Cao Biao. Cao Zhengke is the commander of the Northwest Military Region, and he has in his hands the life and death of more than 50,000 officers and men of the entire Northwest Military Region. In addition, the plan to go west to Mongolia is imminent, even if the young marshal is dissatisfied with Cao Zheng, he will not deal with him at this time. After being in contact with Cao Zheng for so long, Li Fei very much agrees with this commander, who is one year younger than himself. The cooperation between the two sides is also very tacit. Therefore, Li Fei did not believe that Cao Zheng, who had always been steady, would meddle in things outside his duties for no reason. Even if he intervened, he wouldn't have informed himself at all.

However, Li Fei thought of his political commissar duties, even if he had a good personal relationship with Cao Zheng, he also reported what happened in the military to the Changchun Public Security Army Headquarters as soon as possible.

"Big brother, third brother, what do you think?" Feng Yong called Li Jun and Jiang Baili to face the report of Li Fei, political commissar of the Northwest Military Region. Feng Yong also felt a little tricky.

"I haven't met the commander of the Northwest Military Region, and I don't know much about his personality and ability, so I won't express my opinion here!" Jiang Baili looked at the information in his hand and said. Jiang Baili knew that the current leaders of the various military regions of the Northeast Public Security Army were Feng Yong's henchmen. Moreover, he had not met Cao Zheng, the commander of the Northwest Military Region, and he did not know Cao Zheng's character. Saying anything rashly may affect Feng Yong's decision.

"I've met Cao Zheng a few times, he should be a fair and honest soldier, and he shouldn't be able to do things like gangs in the army. Cao Biao, the brigade commander of the Ninth Brigade, is a fierce general, and he is not like the kind of person who will make trouble in the army, did someone do something in it? Li Jun said with a frown. Although he has no friendship with Cao Zheng, he still knows a little about Cao Zheng. He said this, which can be regarded as exculpating Cao Zheng.

"Send a report to Li Fei and ask him to transfer all the information to Cao Zheng. What to do, let Cao Zheng watch it. Feng Yong finally chose to believe in Cao Zheng. When Cao Zheng came to Woniu Mountain as an envoy, Feng Yong felt good about him, and he also appreciated his ability and vision, or he would not have entrusted him with important tasks.

At the headquarters of the Northwest Military Region, Cao Zheng received a telegram from Feng Yong and learned about the whole story through Li Fei. Cao Zheng was furious, he really didn't know anything about it. Cao Zheng's actions were crisper than everyone thought, and the guard regiment of the headquarters of the Northwest Military Region acted quickly that day, and quickly arrested Cao Biao and the Daotoushan officer group headed by him. Even if Cao Biao is his own brother, he is not soft. Then he sent a telegram to Feng Yong, reporting the whole story to Feng Yong, and asked to be transferred to the position of commander of the Northwest Military Region. After all, Cao Biao is his own brother, and he should be responsible for this matter.

Although what happened in the Northwest Military Region did not spread out, after all, it was a scandal within the Northeast Security Army, and no one dared to spread it in the Northeast. However, as the intelligence minister of the Northeast Governor's Office, Cao Shunmin got the news as soon as possible. Cao Shunmin was horrified. Cao Biao has been developing in the army, but he didn't expect this kind of party to happen, and even the youngest son, who was highly valued by the young marshal, was implicated. Unlike his two sons, Cao Shunmin is the Minister of Intelligence of the Northeast Governor's Office, although the Ministry of Intelligence has been reorganized and the power in his hands has been divided a lot, but after all, he is the most senior official on the government side. Therefore, Cao Shunmin knew Feng Yong's methods quite clearly. Feng Yong is a person with a strong desire to control, if it involves the issue of absolute command of the troops, anyone who dares to violate Feng Yong's principles will be ruthlessly attacked by him. This can be proved by the net worth and lives of the bandits of Jilin, as well as the wealth accumulated by the vast majority of Manchu elders in Fengtian over hundreds of years. To put it mildly, his eldest son's behavior is to form a party for personal gain, which affects the internal harmony of the army. To put it mildly, it is a vain attempt to subvert Feng Yong's command. This has violated Feng Yong's taboo.

Regarding Cao Shunmin's request to see, Feng Yong seemed to have expected it. Feng Yong's face was not very good-looking, and Li Jun, who was accompanying him, quietly glanced at Cao Shunmin. After all, Cao Shunmin is his subordinate, and even Li Jun feels that the scope involved in this matter is tricky. Cao Biao constantly interfered with the authority of the political commissar, formed a party for personal gain, ran rampant and domineering in the army, and spread bad ideas. Fortunately, Cao Biao was not confused to the point of opposing Feng Yong, otherwise he would have already fallen to the ground by now.

"Young marshal, the old man knows that Cao Biao's behavior deserves death, but please spare his life for the sake of the old man's contribution during this time! The old decay must be strictly disciplined by him. Definitely not going to let this happen again. Cao Shunmin knelt on the ground and said with tears in his eyes.

"Yes! Young marshal, although Cao Biao's behavior is excessive, but for the sake of his merits in the army, spare his life! Li Jun also said to help beside him.

Feng Yong groaned for a while and said, "Old Cao! You are not young, it is time to go home and enjoy the blessings, for the sake of Cao Zheng and Cao Lao's face, I will reconsider Cao Biao's problem. "Fortunately, Cao Biao's behavior only caused a certain impact within the Northwest Military Region, and now that the war has not yet begun, there is still a chance to make up for these ideological problems. If this incident happens a little later, by the time the plan to move westward into Mongolia begins, I am afraid that because of Cao Biao's behavior, the combat effectiveness of the entire Northwest Military Region will be affected. At that time, Cao Biao will not be able to redeem his guilt even if he dies.

"Young Marshal Xie!" Cao Shunmin breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, although he lost such a high position as the Minister of Intelligence, he also saved his son's life. Cao Shunmin thinks there is nothing to be sorry for. Since the death of his wife, he has finally brought his two sons to adulthood. And the two sons, one wise general and one fierce general. are all very good, Cao Shunmin is really satisfied now. Now that the eldest son has an accident, not to mention exchanging his position for the safety of the eldest son, even with his life, he will not hesitate in the slightest.

After Cao Shunmin left, Feng Yong was still thinking quietly. Cao Biao's matter made him think a lot, although the Northeast Public Security Army has the idea of controlling the troops with a political commissar system, it cannot avoid the rapid development of the troops, and the internal situation of good and bad. Cao Biao may not have any disobedient intentions, but with the entry of talents and a large number of military cadets into the army by the public security corps, some people who only rely on their seniority to eat feel threatened, so under their coercion, the army secretly formed a small group of forces one by one, wanting to protect their rights, which is understandable. Now that the plan to enter Mongolia westward is imminent, even if Feng Yong wants to rectify it, it will be suspended, and everything will wait until Mongolia is taken.

(To be continued)