Chapter 152: Union

Hui and Pei Chengyi didn't come to the vice president's house to eat, it didn't taste. 【Reading.com】

"Compared to you, I don't know anything about military issues." Wang Yuanqing didn't say much about it, knowing that Xiang Linghui and Pei Chengyi's time was very precious, "Please come over, first, to understand some military issues, and second, to inquire about the situation of the front-line troops." As far as I know, with the exception of a very few units, the performance of all the units participating in the Third Campaign was very good, especially the 38th Army and the 3rd Army. ”

"The deputy Führer is talking about the 77th Army?" Xiang Linghui put down his chopsticks and took out his cigarette.

"The matter of the 77th Army is still being dealt with, you should know the rumors from the outside world, right?"

Xiang Linghui lit a cigarette and nodded.

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly, not figuring it out.

Ye Zhisheng took out a document and handed it to Pei Chengyi.

"This is a wanted warrant issued by a court on the U.S. side." Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "I have to say that Americans are dogs and rats are nosy. If it weren't for the full support of the United States, would Liu Zongchun have the ability and courage to provoke a war? Halfway through the war, the United States withdrew its troops, leaving a mess and now blaming us. If the United States really wants to help the puppet Korean regime, it should send troops to the war, instead of chattering and gossiping on the sidelines. ”

After reading the document, Pei Chengyi also became bitter.

After a brigade of Korean nationals filed an indictment, the District Court in Oakland, California, issued a subpoena, offering a reward of $10,000 and $5,000 for three counts, including "war crimes," "crimes against humanity," and "humanitarian catastrophe," respectively, for the arrest of Major General Ling Yunxiao, commander of the 77th Army of the Republic Army, and Brigadier General Cao Jianhua, commander of the 773rd Brigade.

"No worries. U.S. laws do not apply to us. Ye Zhisheng smiled. said: "Unless Ling Yunxiao and Cao Jianhua go to the United States." Otherwise, it's just a joke. ”

"The key is diplomacy." Yuan Qing took the cigarette handed by Xiang Linghui. Said. "The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Japan and other countries have already submitted diplomatic notes to us. We demand a thorough investigation of the Pyeongtaek incident. A clear answer to the international community and to the families of the victims. ”

"The families of the victims?"

"The place where the prosecution was filed is the families of the victims." Ye Zhisheng explained to Pei Chengyi.

"The investigation will definitely be carried out, and the initiative is in our hands." Wang Yuanqing took two puffs of his cigarette. "The Führer has instructed me and the Prime Minister to set up a ** investigative body," he said. Specialized in investigating the Pyeongtaek incident. I am in charge of the investigation. The Prime Minister is only responsible for the legal and diplomatic work. ”

Xiang Linghui and Pei Chengyi glanced at each other. Wang Yuanqingdi's meaning is clear enough.

"Ling Yunxiao didn't do anything wrong." Xiang Linghui let out a long breath and said, "If I were replaced, I would have taken the same approach under the circumstances at that time." In the final analysis, if there had been no insurrection of ROK prisoners of war, the problem would not have expanded. Even if Ling Yunxiao's methods are a bit extreme, he should not be held accountable for this. ”

Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and looked at Pei Chengyi.

"After the incident, we took positive and effective remedial measures." Pei Chengyi knew what Xiang Linghui meant and understood what Wang Yuanqing meant, "Although the on-site investigation report has not yet come out, it is based on the information obtained by the previous finger that the riot that occurred after the surrendered South Korean army and the 773 Brigade of the rapid counter-attack went north was the main reason for the death and injury of prisoners of war. As the first party, Yunxiao has an unshirkable responsibility, but should not bear the main responsibility. If the 773 Brigade did not go north to destroy the remnants of the ROK Army, the 3911 Brigade would at most attack Suwon and would not continue southward, and the 773 Brigade would not have been able to attack Cheongju boldly and confidently and boldly, laying the foundation for the fourth campaign. ”

Wang Yuanqing still just smiled and didn't rush to make a statement.

Ye Zhisheng, who was sitting on the side, sighed secretly, Pei Chengyi was too anxious.

"Merit is merit, and merit is transgression, and merit cannot be made up." Xiang Linghui reacted quickly and said, "It is the duty of a soldier to seize the opportunity on the battlefield and expand the Warring States, and it cannot be said that because he has fulfilled his duty, he does not have to take responsibility for his mistakes." Ling Yunxiao must take responsibility for what he has done, but he must not bear a trumped-up charge for it. ”

Pei Chengyi also understood, and hurriedly said: "If you want to be held responsible, I will do the same." ”

"As I said, the initiative in this matter is in our hands. The Führer has given me full authority to deal with it, and I will not go into details. Wang Yuanqing paused a little and said, "You know very well what the problem is. No matter how loud the Yankees shout, they are still scratching their boots, and the key is that some people in China have seized on the Pyeongtaek incident. We don't have to think about the attitude of the United States at all, and the US military has done similar things in Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran. However, we cannot afford to ignore the voices of the country, which must be properly addressed in an appropriate manner. ”

Wang Yuanqing's remarks clearly raised the issue of factions within the army.

Pei Chengyi wanted to express his opinion, but he couldn't open his mouth, because it was not a topic that could be brought up by him.

"Domestic problems are indeed troublesome, but they are not without solutions." Xiang Linghui extinguished the cigarette butt and lit another one, "The key is not the Pyeongtaek incident, but the sudden emergence of the 77th Army, or Lingyunxiao."

The 77th Army has not been the main force, but from the first battle, the quick reaction and contribution are obvious to all. According to the assessment of the General Staff and the former commander, the operational contribution of the 77 Army was no less than that of other armies. Although the 39th Army undertook the main combat mission in the third campaign, the 39th Army entered the war late and made no achievements in the first two battles. If the fourth campaign is to attack Busan, it will be difficult for a heavy army like the 39th Army to be competent, and the 77th Army will still be our main assault force. If this development continues, the 77th Army will become the only main combat force participating in the entire peninsula war. ”

"You mean, someone is jealous of Ling Yunxiao?" Wang Yuanqing asked knowingly.

Xiang Linghui smiled coldly and said, "Not only is he jealous, but he is also malicious and slanderous. The better the 77th Army behaved, the worse it was for some. Of course, I'm not talking about Su Jinhui. In the first battle of Seoul, the 39th Army became famous all over the world, and Su Jinhui could not be a general, but would also be promoted to a first-class lieutenant general. But for some people, or certain groups, the sudden rise of the 77th Army will inevitably threaten their interests. ”

Wang Yuanqing let out a sigh and said, "Mr. Xiang, what do you say I should do." ”

Xiang Linghui was stunned for a moment, feeling that Wang Yuanqing should not ask such a question.

Pei Chengyi was also a little surprised, and even Ye Zhisheng, who was sitting next to Wang Yuanqing, was startled. How could the Deputy Führer ask such a question to the Chief of the General Staff?

Without waiting for everyone to react, Wang Yuan~ said: "I am different from the head of state and Ji Lao, and I have no connections in the army. Although the Führer and President Peng made arrangements, the problems within the army were very complicated and difficult to meddle in. Ji Laoli pushed out military reform against public opinion in order to break the rules and regulations in the army and create opportunities for young talents like General Pei. The armed forces are the basic strength of the country, and no matter who is in power, they do not want problems in the armed forces. ”

"Deputy Führer, I know what I mean." Xiang Linghui immediately reacted, "Although soldiers should not participate in politics, I have always believed that real soldiers must understand politics. The armed forces are the weapons in the hands of the state and a strong force for defending the interests of the nation. No matter what happens, what the reason is, the army should absolutely obey the orders of the Führer, obey the command of the Führer, and serve the country and the nation! ”

Wang Yuan nodded, and also understood what Xiang Linghui meant.

"Lingyun ......"

"Ling Yunxiao's matter is a minor problem." Yuan Qing smiled faintly and said, "As long as I don't open my mouth, no one can do anything to him." General Pei, you mentioned at the operational meeting that only three corps were needed to participate in the fourth campaign, and in addition to the 38th Army, there were two armies that had not yet been determined. ”

"I ......" Pei Chengyi glanced at Xiang Linghui and said, "The main purpose of the fourth battle is to capture Busan, and the speed of the attack determines everything. The road transport network in the southeastern region of South Korea is very well developed, and there are not many opportunities for troops to march in the field. None of the other units could match the assault capabilities of the 77th Army, so I thought it was necessary to bring the 77th Army into battle. ”

Wang Yuanqing nodded and motioned for Pei Chengyi to continue.

"For the last position, I think the 54th Army is the most ideal choice." Pei Chengyi took the cigarette from Xiang Linghui, thought about it while lighting the cigarette, and said, "The combat effectiveness of the 54th Army is undoubted, and it is no worse than the 38th Army in any aspect. The 77th Army had a strong assault capability, but lacked sufficient armor. Let the 38th Army and the 54th Army serve as the backing of the 77th Army, which can maximize the combat effectiveness of the three armies. ”

"Why didn't you choose the 39th Army?"

Pei Chengyi was late.

"It's too late." Xiang Linghui answered Wang Yuanqing's question lightly, "The battle in Seoul is still going on, and if the 39th Army is allowed to participate in the fourth battle, it will take more preparation time." We set the end of the campaign before February 15, so we could not allow the 39th Army to enter the battle. ”

Wang Yuanqing frowned slightly.

The size of the army is too large, and it is not very convenient to fight in the southeastern region of South Korea. Bae Chengyi added Xiang Linghui's words and said, "Many roads in South Korea are built according to the standards of the South Korean army, and our army's main battle tanks can only maneuver on trailers when they are fully clothed." This has been proven by previous battles, and if the main battle tank maneuvers directly on the road, it can easily crush the roadbed. The 39th Army is a heavily armored army, with intolerable combat effectiveness and very limited passability, so it is more suitable for tactical use to attack heavily defended military fortresses and large cities such as Fortress and Seoul, while the cities in the southeast of Korea are not large in scale and do not need heavy armored troops. ”

"Looks like you've all figured it out."

Xiang Linghui and Pei Chengyi nodded and didn't say anything more.

"That's fine, after all, I don't know much about military issues." Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Look at me, the master, the food is cold." Small leaves, let the chef stir-fry a few side dishes. ”

After a hurried dinner, Xiang Linghui and Pei Chengyi said goodbye and returned to the General Staff.

The two sides have reached an agreement, and the problem has been handed over to Wang Yuanqing.