Chapter 673: The Strategic Vision of the Chief of Staff of Zuo Quan (Ask for Subscription!) ）

The strategic vision of the Chief of Staff of the Left Power

Liu Hua's gift to the Party Central Committee not only deeply shocked all the central leaders present. At the same time, it also deeply shocked Zuo Quan, the future chief of staff of the Northeast Field Army, and Su Yu, the first commander of the mechanized corps.

Returning to the accommodation arranged for him by the central station, Liu Hua, who completed the specific task of 'entering Beijing' this time, slowly put his mind on the two partners he had just met last night, Mr. Zuo and Commander Su Yu. After all, the high evaluation of the two generals in later generations is the specific reason why Liu Hua took the initiative to ask the two to be his partners.

Since the Party Central Committee moved from Yan'an to Taiyuan, because the departments of the Eighth Route Army were as self-sufficient as possible under the call of the Central Committee, coupled with the economic support of the entire Shanxi Province to the Central Committee. The office and living conditions of the CPC Central Committee have been completely raised to a higher level. With the special approval of the chairman, a table of four dishes and one soup was placed in Liu Hua's room in the shortest possible time.

When I saw the steaming dishes on the table, I was thinking about the standard of the meals of the chiefs. You don't have to think about it to know that tonight, Liu Hua, commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, is going to have a treat. And the object of the treat, there is no doubt that it is about to rush to the Northeast Field Army, and in the future battles, they will become their right-hand men and two partners with the title of God of War.

"Report to the commander-in-chief, Zuo Quan, chief of staff of the Northeast Field Army, and Su Yu, commander of the mechanized corps of the Northeast Field Army, were ordered to come to report and ask the commander-in-chief for instructions." Just when Liu Hua's mind was still immersed in the next meeting. Two loud reports reached his ears. Immediately after, the familiar figures of the two partners appeared at the door of the room.

"Chief of Staff Zuo, Commander Su. I've been looking forward to it for almost a month, and I've finally got you both. Come in and sit down, you're welcome. Here today, I would like to take advantage of the chairman's face to entertain the two of you. It's me Liu Hua himself, and I'm going to wash the dust for you. In this way, here tonight, the three of us have no distinction between superiors and subordinates, only the relationship between comrades and comrades-in-arms. Other than that, it's about eating and drinking."

The three men gathered together to face the rare food and drink in front of them. No matter what the era, no matter what the party, there is only one result, and that is to eat and drink. What's more, the three people in front of him are all three people who have experienced the test of blood and fire, and are very arrogant, so there is nothing to say.

The whole process, in the process of you coming and going, took a full two hours to end. The three people who were full of wine and food, after two hours of eating and drinking, were also slightly drunk, and immediately changed from their superiors and subordinates before the meal to the best buddies and brothers at this moment.

After all the food on the table was taken away by the orderlies, under the signal of the commander-in-chief Liu Hua, a combat map showing the latest deployment of the enemy's and our forces in the three northeastern provinces at this moment appeared in front of the three people.

"Chief of Staff Zuo, Commander Su, all along, the two of you are the gods of war in my heart, and I have been looking forward to the arrival of the two of you for a long time. Now, I'm finally looking forward to the two of you. Tonight, we drank wine and ate food. Next, the three of us are here to do some business, facing the map in front of us, and study the next strategic deployment and specific development direction of our Northeast Field Army..."

"Look, this is what I marked on the map this afternoon, the latest military map of our and the Japanese army's deployment in the three northeastern provinces." With a hint of drunkenness, Liu Hua said to the two generals around him who were about to become his partners, and who had the title of 'God of War' in Chinese history.

When it comes to business, there are two people who are still a little drunk just now. Under the stimulation of alcohol, his blushing face was immediately enveloped by a serious look. At the first moment, the two of them set their eyes on the military map in front of them. Then, I slowly fell into contemplation.

After a few minutes of silence, Chief of Staff Zuo spoke first.

"Commander, in accordance with the deployment and orders. At present, the total strength of our Northeast Field Army will be expanded to 450,000 in a short period of time. In addition, the troops occupy the advantage of the Mukden Arsenal, and the weapons and equipment used by the troops will also be greatly improved in the shortest possible time, even surpassing the Japanese Kwantung Army troops. ”,

"However, as the saying goes, a good weapon and ammunition is not as good as a burning stick if it is not used by a qualified soldier. Therefore, our Northeast Field Army looks very beautiful, with a total strength of an astonishing 450,000 troops. However, those who can really get their hands on it, can have a tough confrontation with the little devil Kwantung Army, and fight a field battle, in a short period of time, there are still only hundreds of thousands of field army old foundations. ”

"So, what I mean is that with the current strength of my Northeast Field Army, I don't have the strength to fight hard with the Kwantung Army."

Seeing the commander-in-chief Liu Hua and Commander Su Yu beside him, they both nodded thoughtfully. Chief of Staff Zuo pointed to the military map on the table and continued to speak.

"Let's take a look at the living space that our Northeast Field Army currently has: the entire base area, although it occupies most of Liaoning Province. However, the entire base area was surrounded by heavy troops of the Japanese Kwantung Army. Let's take a look at the north of the base area first, although the Shanhaiguan Pass has been opened. However, the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Japanese garrison in North China defending in the Pingjin area, under the condition of absolute air superiority, directly cut off the connection between us and the troops of the Eighth Route Army in Guannai. ”

"To the west of the base area, half of the ocean is the ocean, and in the face of the absolute superiority of the Japanese navy, we can occupy some ports and coastal areas at once, and we do not have any room for development for the time being. As for the other half, it is across the river from North Korea, and there is no room for development. After all, the hundreds of thousands of little devils stationed in North Korea are not so easy to bully. ”

"As for the west of the base area, there is even less room for development. The location of Changchun, the headquarters of the Japanese Kwantung Army, with the temperament of a little devil, it is impossible for us to occupy it in any case....so, in general, the only way we have left to develop is to go north, and strive to expand the sphere of influence of our base area to the North Manchurian region. Because of the four development directions, the Japanese army in North Manchurian has the least strength and the weakest strategic significance. Moreover, the entire North Manchurian region is sparsely populated, which is very suitable for us to resettle it and bring it into the scope of our base area. ”

Chief of Staff Zuo's words woke up in one sentence, Liu Hua, who had been troubled by the specific direction of the development of the field army. Because, in Liu Hua's heart, he has always set the development direction of the Northeast Field Army in the east and west directions.

On the one hand, it opened up a connection with the Soviet Far East by land, so as to obtain a steady stream of weapons and equipment from the Soviet Union through this line of communication, especially the Soviet planes and tanks that Liu Hua had coveted for a long time.

However, what Liu Hua didn't expect was that if it weren't for the reminder of the chief of staff in front of him. He completely ignored the importance of the Changchun region in the eyes of the Japanese as the headquarters of the Japanese Kwantung Army. With the good-faced nature of the Japanese, unless the entire Kwantung Army is completely destroyed, it is absolutely impossible for the Changchun region, which is the headquarters, to fall into their own hands.

As for going west, Liu Hua's purpose is very simple. That is, after the outbreak of the Pacific War, through the several ports he occupied, he received a steady stream of military aid from the United States and Europe. However, the self-confident Liu Hua also ignored that in the first two years of the outbreak of the Pacific War, especially before the total annihilation of the Japanese mixed fleet, the entire Pacific region almost became the backyard of the Japanese Navy.

Thinking of this, Liu Hua still couldn't help but cast a respectful glance at the chief of staff of Zuo Quan in front of him. Then, he said excitedly to Mr. Zuo in front of him: "Chief of Staff Zuo, what you said is so good. It's really a word to wake up the dreamer, if it weren't for the reminder you just made, I would still be thinking about setting the next development direction of the army in the east and west directions? ”

"Commander-in-Chief, as far as we are concerned. Before the 450,000 troops of our Northeast Field Army have not fully formed their combat effectiveness, they will not yet have the strength to develop to the east and west. However, I believe that while we are developing to the north, we can appropriately send a certain number of troops to develop to the south, and in a short period of time, open up a line of communication with the troops of the Eighth Route Army in Kannai. After a short period of contemplation, Chief of Staff Zuo reminded.

"To the south?" Staring at the combat map in front of him, Liu Hua frowned tightly and asked with a puzzled expression.

Because in his heart, in the absence of absolute superiority. It is undoubtedly very unwise to divide the forces into operations. However, since the chief of staff in front of him can put forward such an idea, there must be a reason for him. Thinking of this, Liu Hua immediately cast a puzzled look at the chief of staff in front of him. ,

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."Chief of Staff Zuo Quan nodded very affirmatively.

"Although at present, our Northeast Field Army has only a few hundred thousand combatable soldiers. However, with superior equipment, these hundreds of thousands of people can be completely divided in two. All the way to the west, the army is constantly expanding our base area. As for the other army, with the cooperation of the 120th Division in Guannei, it attacked from Shanhaiguan and fought a bloody way among hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops stationed in North China. Really open up a communication channel with the customs. Because only in this way can the equipment produced by our Fengtian Arsenal be continuously transported into the customs. At the same time, all kinds of raw materials needed by my Fengtian Arsenal can also be transported in a steady stream through this channel. ”

"Now it seems that in order for the arsenal to be able to produce continuously, and also for the Eighth Route Army troops in the Guannai, the redressing can be completed one day earlier. In a short period of time, it is necessary to send troops to the south. Liu Hua nodded thoughtfully.

However, looking at the map in front of him, after a short period of contemplation. A trace of doubt once again shrouded Liu Hua's brows, and then, without any pause, Liu Hua asked the chief of staff in front of him with a confident face.

"The chief of staff, hundreds of thousands of troops, divided into two routes, to the south and to the north. So, what should be done about the defense of the base areas? In addition, the little devil Kwantung Army just suffered a big loss some time ago. Could it be that they just watched us send troops to expand our base areas, and let us have a great opportunity to empty our base areas, and did nothing? ”

In response to Liu Hua's rhetorical question, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan's face immediately showed a mysterious smile. Then, he spoke.

"Commander-in-chief, our Northeast Field Army is currently able to pull out and resist the Japanese army, although there are only hundreds of thousands of people. However, the remaining more than 300,000 recruits, although they were not capable of fighting in the field with the Japanese army. However, I think it's still okay to fight guerrillas and pull troops out to train with little devils. ”

Seeing Liu Hua's face, because of his own words, he immediately showed a look of doubt. Chief of Staff Zuo Quan continued to speak.

"I mean, this time we're going to give the little devils a four-sided attack. The main direction of attack was set in the north and south directions. Hundreds of thousands of veterans from the base area will carry out sorties to accomplish our original strategic objectives. As for the remaining east and west directions, the attack was carried out by more than 300,000 recruits who reinforced a certain amount of heavy firepower in turn. On the one hand, through continuous actual combat, recruit training, so that these hundreds of thousands of recruits can grow up rapidly. On the other hand, in the rear of the Japanese army, small-scale attacks were constantly launched. The Kwantung Army, which was overstretched with troops, was unable to deploy heavy troops to attack our base areas. ”

"Well, well said, one link after another, tightly connected. Chief of Staff, I'm really convinced of you. If the whole campaign can really develop according to what you just said. Through this military operation, we will not only be able to expand our base areas, but also open up our ties with Kannai. At the same time, it can play a good role in military training. In a word, it's a good plan to kill three birds with one stone. Through the explanation of the chief of staff Zuo Quan in front of him, Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua could no longer see any doubt on his face. Instead, a smile on his face. Facing the left chief of staff in front of him, he said excitedly.

"Chief of Staff, just by looking at the operational map in front of you, you have painted me such a huge strategic concept, depicting the specific direction of the Northeast Field Army in a short period of time. It seems that you deserve the position of chief of staff of the Northeast Field Army. Now I am really glad to be able to invite a general like Mr. Zuo to come to my Northeast Field Army to serve as the chief of the general staff..."Facing the chief of staff who was gushing in front of him and had detailed ideas, after a short period of exclamation, Liu Hua couldn't help but praise again.

"Commander-in-chief, you have complimented you, speaking of which, these can only be regarded as words on paper. After all, many strategic ideas need to be constantly changed according to the actual situation. Therefore, for the specific direction of development of the Northeast Field Army in a short period of time. In my opinion, only after we have truly arrived in the northeast and have a full understanding of the situation of the entire field army and base areas can we make the most correct judgment. In the face of Liu Hua's praise one after another, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan replied with a humble face. ,

"Chief of Staff, for my comrades, I, Liu Hua, never tell lies. Therefore, I am more happy for your arrival than for the arrival of an army of 100,000. In this way, since the chief of staff already has a certain idea of the direction of development of the entire Northeast Field Army in a short period of time. Then, in the name of the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army, I will now order: After returning to the base area, the chief of staff must lead the general staff to come up with a specific strategic operational plan and submit it to the field army headquarters for review within a week. Liu Hua ordered decisively.

"Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, I guarantee the completion of the mission. Within a week, come up with a detailed battle plan. The chief of staff replied in the affirmative. A pair of eyes were full of resolute looks.

And just when Liu Hua's eyes quickly swept towards Commander Su Yu beside him. Because he is only the operational commander of a corps, he has never spoken, and he is only Commander Su Yu as an observer. There was a hint of worry in his eyes.

Seeing the change in the face of Commander Su Yu in front of him, and then thinking of the evaluation of Su Yu in front of him by later generations. Liu Hua didn't hesitate and hurriedly asked.

"Commander Su, are you worried? Here today, we have no superiors and subordinates, just discussions between comrades-in-arms. If you have anything to say, you are welcome, just ask. ”

"Yes, commander-in-chief..."After getting Liu Hua's affirmation, Su Yu no longer had any hesitation, and directly said the worries in his heart at this moment.

"I very much agree with the strategic vision of the chief of staff just now. However, I have one concern: the entire three eastern provinces, although there are only nearly a million regular troops of the Kwantung Army. However, through decades of continuous immigration, the entire three eastern provinces have gathered no less than two million imp diaspora. As long as the Kwantung Army Command gives an order, more than 500,000 new recruits from among the two million bridge residents may be recruited again at any time. More importantly, Manchuria was ruled by the Japanese army for decades. As long as there were sufficient weapons and equipment, the Kwantung Army command could at any time expand the size of the Manchurian Army's troops. ”

"Therefore, I am worried that while our Northeast Field Army is being expanded, the little devil Kwantung Army is also being expanded. The recruits we have expanded are all peasants who have just laid down their hoes, and they need to undergo a long period of training before they can develop combat effectiveness. And the little devil Kwantung Army is different, because their diaspora has undergone a certain amount of armed training, as long as they pick up a gun and after a short training, they will become a qualified veteran. ”

"By then, our troops had not yet completed their training. And our opponent, the Kwantung Army, will have at least half a million more troops in their hands. In practice, we do not have any advantages, but absolute disadvantages..."