20_20434 As early as when Yang Zhen received the task of studying the southern Anhui form, he had repeatedly studied the route of the northern retreat. After many considerations, under the circumstance that they did not want to openly tear their faces with the Nationalist Government, the route for the northward withdrawal of the troops in southern Anhui was quite limited.

Under the complicated enemy situation in the vicinity of southern Anhui, the course of action chosen by the troops in southern Anhui was not seriously wrong on the whole. According to the history known to Yang Zhen, this route can definitely not be said to be a dead end. The subsequent failures were not so much a mistake in choosing a course as a slow response to action.

If it were not for repeated hesitation at the time of the operation, the loss of the fighter. Even if they encountered a small force in the three theaters, they rushed out in one go, and rushed out in one go, without any problems at all. The Southern Anhui Incident was not lost on the battlefield, but outside the battlefield. Hesitation was the ultimate reason for the failure of the Southern Anhui Incident.

As for the 40th Division, which was a rare elite of the Central Army in the Third Theater and played a decisive role in the Southern Anhui Incident, although Yang Zhen attached great importance to it, he never considered this division to be the decisive factor in the defeat of the Southern Anhui Army. If, in the midst of the incident, the deputy army commander could listen to the army commander's advice and concentrate his forces to capture Xingtan, this forty division would not be able to intercept it at all.

In a word, the reason for failure has to be found in oneself. No matter how many external factors there are, they only play a driving role. He lacks frontal combat experience, stubbornly refuses to listen to the advice of military commanders, and does not trust military commanders. The hesitation in action and the mother-in-law and mother were the main reasons for the failure of the Southern Anhui Incident.

For the predecessor who was sent directly to the plane, it would be not objective to say that all the responsibility for the incident in southern Anhui was put on him. But there is no doubt that the main responsibility lies with him, the main helmsman of the New Fourth Army and, in fact, the supreme leader.

As a special combat member, Yang Zhen is not a fan of military affairs who has no military knowledge, and based on a few words recorded in history, he hastily came to a conclusion about a certain aspect. As a soldier, Yang Zhen could accurately judge that before the incident in southern Anhui, the entire southern Anhui had become a dead place for the military headquarters stationed here.

Under the complicated situation in the surrounding area, the entire southern Anhui was not even a chicken rib until the incident occurred. In this case, the withdrawal of the incomplete kuài, but the repeated delay, itself is a lack of ability to judge and grasp the situation.

Looking at the deputy commander's performance in the whole incident, Yang Zhen still remembers the four-word evaluation of the woman's benevolence that he gave at that time. As the actual supreme commander of an army, the most important thing to do is to direct the troops to quickly get out of danger.

Although there will be some losses in doing so, the price paid is much smaller than the total annihilation. In the midst of the incident, it was his constant assertiveness and hesitation that buried the entire army. Although this man was the secretary of the Central Bureau, he commanded the guerrilla war for three years. However, his strong point is more in party affairs, but in military command, he still stays in the guerrilla mentality of fighting their own battles.

The time and place are not in the hands, coupled with the indecision of the command, and the delay in making up the decision, so that the opponent can calmly complete the circle. After finding that he was surrounded, he still couldn't act decisively, and a lot of time was wasted in meetings, and even marched back and forth.

Yang Zhen is convinced of this person's character, loyalty to the party, and resoluteness in the struggle against the enemy. However, in Yang Zhen's view, this person's ability to grasp the overall situation is slightly poor, especially in military operations. Although he has rich experience in guerrilla warfare, he lacks experience in fighting large corps.

Compared with guerrilla warfare, in which we can fight if we win and leave if we can't win, we are extremely lacking in frontal combat and even in adaptability. It is okay to let them control the overall situation, but they cannot be held fully responsible, especially in military struggles. Although there are certain historical reasons for the situation of the New Fourth Army, his lack of the most basic sense of trust in the military commander is the ultimate cause of this tragedy.

Because of this, before Yang Zhen was transferred to southern Anhui, he repeatedly asked the Central Committee to restore the long-lost party membership of the army commander. Although the central authorities did not agree to the request to add him as deputy secretary of the military branch. But at least it can change the aspect of this army commander, who is relatively isolated and not trusted in the New Fourth Army.

Although that person has been transferred, he is one of the organizers and founders of the New Fourth Army. Coupled with its position in history and its style of conduct, it has left too many marks on the entire New Fourth Army. If the commander of the army is not reinstated, even if he has his full support, he will always be passive in his work.

Yang Zhen has always believed that if in the Southern Anhui Incident, the commander who has been overturned and lost the decision-making power on the battlefield, but is extremely capable, can really command the troops. Although the losses cannot be completely avoided, the end of the total destruction of the army should not appear.

Therefore, when the central authorities asked Yang Zhen to actually assume the responsibility of military command, Yang Zhen repeatedly fought for the military commander to be responsible for the military on the grounds that he did not understand the combat effectiveness of the troops in southern Anhui, and that the determination on the battlefield should still be made by the army commander, and that it would be better for him to only play a role in grasping the overall situation.

It's just that Yang Zhen trusts the commander of this famous general of the Northern Expedition, but this may have been hit too much before, but the army commander obviously seems a little unappreciative for some reasons. Also, working in that abnormal environment of isolation and distrust for several years, no one will fully trust another person in a short period of time.

Yang Zhen's words fell, but the army commander hesitated for a while and finally nodded: "Political commissar, just do it according to your opinion." Choose to take the line from Maolin to Liyang. However, during this time, I have to negotiate with the Third Theater of Operations, and the entire military preparation work still needs the political commissar to preside over the overall situation. ”

Looking at the military commander who still looked a little restrained, Yang Zhen shook his head slightly. He knew that this famous general of the Northern Expedition had been isolated intentionally or unintentionally in the past few years, and he had lost any hope for anyone, and had developed the habit of speaking cautiously. Regarding the military commander's expression, Yang Zhen could only smile bitterly: "Comrade Xiyi, you are the military commander, and you are the main judge of the military struggle, this is the opinion of the central government. ”

"Your party membership has been restored, and although you do not currently hold a position in the party, you are a military chief recognized by the Central Committee. So the military deployment should be dominated by you. In this way, the two of us split the work. You are in charge of military preparations and military command after the retreat, and I am in charge of the rest. Is this the correct division of labor that military and political chiefs should have? ”

"Comrade Xiyi, I think I should tell you again. You are the commander of the New Fourth Army appointed by the central authorities, and the central authorities always trust you. The central government did not agree to some unpleasant things before. I think you should be aware of that. The reasons why the central authorities have not readjusted the New Fourth Army are complex and multifaceted, and they are based on the consideration of the overall situation. ”

"The central government has always been very clear about the grievances that have been wronged by you over the years because of your special status, and I know a little about it. But how can people live in the world as simple as tailoring everything to their heart's content? You are much older than me, and in front of you, I can only be a junior. I don't think I said you know that. ”

"Comrade Xiyi, as a comrade and comrade-in-arms who is your partner, although it is only temporary, I hope that you will come out of the shadow of the past as soon as possible and regain your strength. Let me, a junior, be able to re-appreciate the style of sweeping the Beiyang warlords and winning the title of Iron Army for the Fourth Army. ”

"Comrade Xiyi, please believe that I will never let you go back to the past. I still say that I will never interfere with the military command of this trip unless necessary. If this battle is over, you are willing. I can apply to the central government to transfer you to work in the Northeast. From now on, you're not just in a position but also in power. In every respect, you are the true commander of the New Fourth Army. ”

When Yang Zhen said this, his tone seemed very sincere, and even a little heartfelt. But maybe it was because he was too grassy and woody before, and in the face of the kindness released by Yang Zhen, this military commander still seemed very restrained. did not answer Yang Zhen's words, but offered a farewell. Looking at the straight back of this military commander, Yang Zhen could only smile bitterly and shake his head.

I have tried my best, but many things can only be changed by time. The knot in the commander's heart can only wait for time to untie it little by little. But anyway, it's finally getting a little better now, isn't it? Yang Zhen, who originally wanted to find a chance to talk to the commander again, never found the opportunity to be alone because he was busy.

After Yang Zhen arrived in southern Anhui, the northward retreat, which had always seemed hesitant, was unusually vigorous. The entire southern Anhui army, large and small organs, and units are busy with regimental transfers. There is no way, although the new political commissar is young, but his style is very different from the previous one.

The new political commissar, who was born as a military commander and was in charge of the troops in southern Anhui, obviously brought the military style of the past into his daily work. If you continue to explain the matter, you will have to roughly implement the plan on the second day, and you will have to make a detailed plan on the third day. The results must be available within a week.

The new political commissar had almost everything to tell about the enemy's situation, the terrain, the mass base, and even the weather in the mountainous areas, the amount of water coming from the upper reaches of the Qingge River, and so on. Leaders at and above the level of the military detachment are often busy with their day's work during the day and have to hold consecutive meetings in the evening.

A week passed, and the entire military headquarters in southern Anhui was turned on their backs, and almost all of them were exhausted. But busyness is not fruitless. The engineer battalion directly under it was formed and began the bridge building exercise. The mortar battalion directly under it, also equipped with horses, began to conduct real firing training. The scouts selected from various units have carried out a comprehensive reconnaissance of the northern and eastern routes in accordance with the plan.

The Military and Political Divisions and the Southeast Branch could begin to bring together all non-combatants, except for the necessary communications and confidential departments. After fighting with the three war zones, all the evacuations were carried out to the southern Jiangsu region by legal means. The Logistics Department also buried all the unportable supplies, including firearms that could not be carried due to damage, in the field.

Under Yang Zhen's vigorous and resolute promotion and supervision, the preparatory work was carried out by late December, and the entire southern Anhui army had basically completed light equipment. All confidential texts are jiàn, which destroy all of them. All non-combatants, with the exception of the necessary communications personnel, have also been evacuated.