According to Xiang Linghui's secretary went out. Pei Chengyi closed the door.

"Got in trouble?" Xiang Linghui glanced at Pei Chengyi. I brought the brewed tea.

Isn't a thug, I have something to talk to you about catching the teacup, Pei Chengyi sat down on the chair opposite Xiang Linghui, "I started talking about the front-line command organization, and I didn't humble myself about a few questions." ”

"Is Yuan Chenhao present?"

This is not the point Pei Chengyi shook his head and took out the pack of unopened cigarettes.

"Smoke mine, it's all the same, Pei Chengyi handed a cigarette to Pei Chengyi.

After catching the spot, Pei Chengyi said: "Mr. Xiang, have you ever thought about the relationship behind this matter?" ”

"What's the relationship?. Xiang Linghui also lit a cigarette.

Pei Chengyi took two puffs of cigarette and analyzed the relationship between the General Staff and the Ministry of National Defense.

"I've thought of what you're talking about." Xiang Linghui extinguished the cigarette butt and said, "You are right, the biggest obstacle to the establishment of the theater command comes from the Ministry of National Defense. I'll tell you the truth, for this. I talked to Yuan several times. Ye Zhisheng also talked to Yuan several times. Although the relationship between Ye Zhisheng and Yuan is extraordinary. But I believe that Yuan will not decide national affairs based on personal relationships, otherwise he would not have kept me to work for another five years, let alone let Ye Zhisheng only become the vice premier. ”

"This has something to do with Ye Zhisheng being the deputy prime minister?"

"You don't know?"

Pei Chengyi shook his head quietly.

Seeing Pei Chengyi's expression, Xiang Linghui said with a smile: "You must know what happened during the change, so I won't say much."

Ye Zhisheng's failure to become prime minister is largely related to Yuan. ”

Pei Chengyi nodded. didn't go around in circles with Xiang Linghui.

Although Pei Chengyi had already studied at the National Defense University at the beginning of the year, at the time of the general election, the selection of the premier of the State Council of the Republic was a hot topic at that time, and almost all the people of the country were discussing this matter. In the eyes of most people, he has followed Wang Yuanqing for many years. Ye Zhisheng, who has worked in the State Council for three years, is likely to replace Zong Yingren. In addition to his relationship with Yuan, Ye Zhisheng has proven his abilities during his tenure as defense minister. As long as Wang Yuanqing nominates to the plenary congress, Ye Zhisheng has 100 chances of becoming the premier of the State Council. There are even many people who believe that after a year, Ye Zhisheng will take over the power of the country from Wang Yuanqing and become the first state minister of the Republic to serve as the prime minister.

This claim is not unfounded. During Wang Yuanqing's tenure, he spent the old years solving the problems around the republic; As the situation changes, especially Wang Yuanqing's inability to complete political reform during his tenure, the next Yuan must continue to promote political reform; It is likely that Wang Yuanqing will appoint a successor who will push forward with political reform as he wishes while focusing on domestic construction. Let Ye Zhisheng work in the Ministry of Defense for 3 years. It was for him to gain experience in managing the army; Let Ye Zhisheng work in the position of prime minister for another year. It was for him to gain experience in managing the country. After Ye Zhisheng takes office, he will definitely focus on the domestic market, and at the same time unswervingly pursue political reform.

Not to mention ordinary people, Pei Chengyi thought that Ye Zhisheng would become the premier of the State Council at that time.

Once again, the facts have taken the people of the whole country by surprise. It also surprised Pei Chengyi. Wang Yuanqing did not let Ye Zhisheng ascend to the prime minister's throne, but "exceptionally" promoted Yan Jingyu, chairman of Guangxi, and only gave Ye Zhisheng the position of executive vice premier. This arrangement is really incredible.

According to the regulations, the Premier of the State Council of the Republic of China must have served as the top leader in at least two provincial-level administrative regions and a central department. This provision is not without purpose, the main thing is that the main job of the premier of the State Council is to handle the daily administrative affairs for Yuan, and to free Yuan from the complicated daily work, which naturally requires first-class administrative management experience.

Before that, Yan Jingyu had only been the chairman of the Guangxi Autonomous Region for a year.

Only for the people of the republic. Yan Jingyu is no stranger. Since Wang Yuanqing implemented political reforms, Yan Jingyu has frequently appeared on various television stations. Before that, many people did not associate Yan Jingyu with the prime minister. They all believe that Yan Jingyu's frequent appearances are because Guangxi has done the best in the pilot work of political reform, and in order to speed up political reform, Wang Yuanqing naturally wants to focus on the areas that have done the best. More importantly, Ye Zhisheng has been working in the central government, and few people think that Yan Jingyu is Wang Yuanqing's most important talent.

This arrangement must have something to do with Wang Yuanqing. In other words, Ye Zhisheng's failure to become prime minister was Wang Yuanqing's decision.

Thinking of this, Pei Chengyi let out a long sigh. Pei Chengyi knew Xiang Linghui too well, and the chief of the General Staff must have misunderstood what Yuan meant.

Xiang Linghui had already finished smoking his second cigarette. Seeing Pei Chengyi sighing, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head.

"Mr. Xiang, there are some things that I don't know whether to say or not

"There's no third person here, what's wrong with you and me?"

"Mr. Xiang, have you thought about it without Pei Chengyi glanced at Xiang Linghui and said, "Even if this is Yuan's arrangement, it can't be proved that Yuan doesn't pay attention to Ye Zhisheng."

"What do you mean by that? Xiang Linghui was very self-aware, showing an open face to seek advice.

"Yuan's appointment of Yan Jingyu as premier of the State Council is likely to be related to Ye Zhisheng's ability, or Yuan's consideration of the future Pei Chengyi lit a second cigarette," There is no doubt that Yuan will not seek a third term. In the eyes of many, as we eradicate the last threat in our neighborhood, there will be no stalemate with the United States for a while and a half. The confrontation between the Republic and the United States will intensify, and for the sake of long-term consideration, we should turn our focus to the domestic arena and lay the foundation for long-term development. I agree with this point of view, and Meta must have the same idea. The problem is that even if the focus shifts to koukou, it does not mean that the republic needs a moderate state, "62 still needs a strong yuan." In order to complete the political reform, Yuan will choose a successor similar to him. I'm not saying that Ye Zhisheng is not tough enough, on many issues, he is even tougher than Yuan. The key question is, how much does Ye know about political reform? Although I don't know very well, in the most critical period of political reform, Ye Zhisheng sat in the position of the Minister of Defense, and basically did not have the opportunity to participate. Opposite. Yan Jingyu has done a very good job in Guangxi, which is enough to prove his political concepts and beliefs. I am afraid that it is precisely because of this that Yuan asked Yan Jingyu to return to the central government, first serve in the position of prime minister for five years, and then become the head of the country

"You are" simply put, the focus shifts back to China, and the key is political reform. Whoever can promote political reform more effectively will be the next president. There is no doubt that at this point, Ye Zhisheng is far inferior to Yan Jingyu. Although I don't know Yan Jingyu very well, Yuan asked him to stay in Guangxi and conduct a pilot project in Guangxi. I'm afraid that I have already considered the next things, and I have long determined that Yan Jingyu is the successor.

"But,"

"Mr. Xiang, if I'm not mistaken, you must think that Yuan's arrangement will cause contradictions between the two most important subordinates, right?"

Xiang Linghui nodded. This is exactly what it means.

"I also have such thoughts, but can we guess Yuan's mind and guess the means of Yuan?

"Obviously impossible, otherwise Ye Zhisheng would not just be the executive vice premier of the State Council

"That being the case. Yuan will definitely have some arrangements, so we don't have to worry about it. ”

Xiang Linghui was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "You're right, but what does this have to do with the front-line command organization?" ”

Pei Chengyi smiled and shook his head.

"Just say anything, don't mother-in-law, it's not like you don't know that I'm not interested in politics." Xiang Linghui glared at Pei Chengyi, and said with a smile, "You kid will sell Guanzi, don't play this trick in front of me."

"Mr. Xiang, I'm not a seller. I'm thinking about it. Pei Chengyi didn't ramble anymore and said, "I saw it last night." You must have fought with Yuan several times for this. Actually, Yuan has already given a solution, but you don't see it. ”

"Solution?"

"What is the purpose of the creation of the Theater Command?"

The thug, of course, is to win the war

"Will the front command be able to achieve its goal?"

This collar hesitated Xinping and said, "If it's just to win the war, it's not impossible for the front-line command to do so." It's just that

"It's just that we have to argue with the Ministry of Defense in the future." Pei Chengyi sighed and said, "Whether it will be involved with the Ministry of Defense, it's still uncertain." Imagine that if we can win the war, and win it beautifully, we will definitely have to set up more military bases in South Asia in the future, and naturally we will need more effective management tools. As long as India is defeated. The problems ahead in South Asia will be many. According to the current military management and command mechanism, it will certainly not be able to effectively accomplish the task. As a result, it is naturally necessary to establish a theater command to strengthen military control over the South Asian region. ”

"You're a thug" is played, and everything is there. Fight badly. Even if you grab everything now. I still have to pay it back. ”

Xiang Linghui frowned slightly, nodded, and said, "You're right, I really didn't think of this layer. Seemingly. Yuan asked you to come back, not to let you preside over combat operations, but to let you resolve contradictions

"Item total

"Don't say it, I know what you mean. Let's be honest. If I had a political acumen like you, I wouldn't have caused so much trouble. Xiang Linghui sighed and said, "That's fine, at least it's not too late to give in now." I immediately called Yuan and explained"

"There's no need, it's okay to wait until the next meeting to make concessions."

"Next meeting?"

"Before the outbreak of the war, Yuan must hold a pre-war meeting. We have deployed personnel in accordance with the standards of the front-line command and improved the command mechanism. At the meeting, Yuan inevitably mentioned the matter of the front-line command organization, and we took the opportunity to put forward a new plan, which not only gave Vice Premier Ye Zhisheng face. It also makes Yuan feel that he has face, and it also makes everyone feel that Mr. Xiang is knowledgeable, so why not do it? ”

"You kid, you do have a hand in this set."

"Mr. Xiang, I was brought out by you

This is called Qing and Lan are better than Lan Xiang Linghui smiled and said, "Just do as you say, you are responsible for the specific work, and if you have any trouble, come to me directly." ”

"Before I leave work in the afternoon, I will send the personnel list over."

If you are a thug, I will work overtime for you once for free, and personally call the headquarters of all branches of the armed forces. Let them go

"Mr. Xiang, didn't you want me to invite you to dinner?"

"Eating is a small thing, when your wife and daughter come back. I'm going to pay a visit. ”

Pei Chengyi shook his head with a smile, chatted a few words with Xiang Linghui, got up and left the office of the chief of the general staff.

I went to measure the size at lunchtime, and before I got off work in the afternoon, Pei Chengyi returned to Yuan Chenhao's office. Same as a few years ago. Yuan Chenhao worked overtime and forgot everything. Although the food standard of the General Staff has improved a lot compared with a few years ago, and Yuan Chenhao's allowance is much higher, this kid still got a bottle of pungent red oil watercress, so that he can get that unique smell outside the door. Fortunately, Yuan Chenhao used a separate office, otherwise it would definitely make many staff officers feel unhappy.

"It tastes good, much better than coffee."

"General Pei, you also like spicy food?"

"So to speak, Pei Chengyi smiled and smiled The old man loves spicy food, but he stayed in Jistan, and after a few years, he worked out with Coffee Liuer.

"If you like it, I'll ask the family to bring a few more bottles

"We'll talk about it later." Pei Chengyi sat down. "How's it going?"

"Senior officers were singled out, twenty-eight for the Navy and thirty-seven for the Air Force. Nineteen members of the Army, including eleven in the Army Aviation, and twenty-four in the Marine Corps, Heavenly Soldiers, and Electronic Corps. Yuan Chenhao handed over the printed personal file to Pei Chengyi, "A total of one hundred and eight people, isn't it too much?" ”

"Let's take a look, don't lose some of it if there's more, Pei Chengyi flipped it over." How many junior officers are there? ”

"Still processing

"You deal with it first, I'll look at the details of the senior officers

All afternoon, the two of them were busy with this companion business.

After Pei Chengyi's second screening. Only fifty-six majors were retained.

Yuan Chenhao selected a total of more than 700 qualified low-level officers, and in the end, Pei Chengyi cut down more than 300 people, and only 342 people were retained.

"Sort out the information and divide it according to the branches of the military

"I'll send it over later?"

"Yes, before I got off work, I sent it over, Pei Chengyi glanced at his watch. said, "It's almost time to get off work." You clean up. There is nothing else to do in the evening, and tomorrow we will discuss the issue of battle plans. ”

"Do you want me to pick you up?"

"No, Mr. Xiang helped me arrange the orderlys. Hatchet man. Pei Chengyi took out the last cigarette in the cigarette case. He hesitated. still handed it to Yuan Chenhao.

"Pump me." Yuan Chenhao immediately took out the cigarette case, "Zhongyang bought it when he was eating." ”

Pei Chengyi smiled and shoved the last cigarette into his mouth.

While Yuan Chenhao was sorting out his personal files, Pei Chengyi went out to the toilet and bought a cigarette at the commissary downstairs.

Although the General Staff will ration cigarettes according to the rank and rank, Pei Chengyi has just returned, and he has been busy with important things all day, so he has no time to go to the General Affairs Office to collect cigarettes. Besides, the cigarettes sold in the commissary are much cheaper than outside, and generals like Pei Chengyi can still get rid of the account.

Wait for Pei Chengyi to rush back. Yuan Chenhao has already sorted out the documents.

After greeting Yuan Chenhao, Pei Chengyi went to Xiang Linghui's office with the documents.

In dealing with personnel issues. Xiang Linghui is very serious, which has a lot to do with the fact that he always attaches importance to his subordinates, after all, after being transferred to the General Staff, these officers are all Xiang Linghui's subordinates.

Xiang Linghui asked about the situation of each officer one by one, and Pei Chengyi also had to follow Xiang Linghui to eat a boxed lunch.

"Looks like you've thought of everything you can think of."

"No way, I'm also a staff officer."

"Yes, you know better than I do what a staff officer is capable of

"Mr. Xiang, if there is nothing else, I will leave."

"Okay, go back and rest early, you haven't closed your eyes in two days

Pei Chengyi smiled bitterly. Get ready to get up.

"By the way, wait a minute, there is another thing Xiang Linghui suddenly called Pei Chengyi, and then pressed the switch on the intercom on the table, Xiao Zhang, go and call Sergeant Yu Weiping."

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly, and then remembered the matter of the orderly.

"I'll choose it for you personally." Xiang Linghui smiled and said, "Xiaoyu is ingenious, serious, and very careful, especially suitable for someone like you to be a servant." ”

Hearing this, Pei Chengyi always felt a little harsh, because there was something wrong with those adjectives.

A short time later, the secretary came to Xiang Linghui's office with a soldier.

Seeing the appearance of the soldier, Pei Chengyi almost jumped up from the chair, because it was a female soldier, to be precise, a big girl with a bright water.

"How's it going, isn't it good?

"Mr. Xiang, you" you are

Xiaoyu, you come over Xiang Linghui ignored the panicked Pei Chengyi, beckoned to the sergeant standing by the door, and said, "Come and get to know, this is Lieutenant General Pei Chengyi." From now on, you will be his orderly. ”

"Yes!" The eldest girl immediately stood up and saluted, and her movements were very standardized.

Pei Chengyi glared at Xiang Linghui, and he couldn't help but pounce and punch the chief of the general staff a few times.

"Okay, it's not too early, I'll talk about it tomorrow if I have something." Xiang Linghui didn't seem to notice Pei Chengyi's demeanor, and said, "Xiaoyu, remember what I told you, General Pei has the habit of going to bed late and getting up early, although he is very careful in business, but he is very careless in housework, you have to use more snacks." ”

"Yes!" Female soldiers are another standard standing salute.

"Mr. Xiang, then I'll leave first." Pei Chengyi didn't want to stay longer, because when he saw Xiang Linghui, he had the urge to fight.

On the way home, Pei Chengyi sat in the back seat of the car and did not say a word to Sergeant Yu Weiping, who was driving.

It's not that he can't accept female orderlies, in the republican ** team, the proportion of female soldiers has been too pasted, and female soldiers are not only the main force of nurses and military doctors, but also appear in various positions. There are many female fighter pilots, female special forces, and even a few female generals in all branches of the armed forces. But letting a female soldier serve a male general as a service soldier really made Pei Chengyi unacceptable, because he was not an unmarried soldier like Yuan Chenhao, but a married soldier. Even if Pei Chengyi doesn't have any thoughts of wrongdoing, and he is not afraid of others gossiping, there will always be a lot of troubles when another woman appears in the family.

Xiang Linghui has always been careless in doing things, and he actually made such a name.

Thinking of this, Pei Chengyi didn't feel a good feeling in his heart.

Anyway, we have to change the orderlies!