Yang Zhen did give a large amount of weapons and equipment to the First Army. And it's all new. However, Yang Zhen's equipment was not given in vain, and he insisted on revising the establishment of the First Road Army, or at least abolishing the regimental-level structure in name only. The existing establishment should be reduced, the emphasis should be tilted towards front-line combat units, and all the surplus personnel should be enriched into the company.

According to Yang Zhen's establishment, the troops that went north with the headquarters of the First Route Army were only enough to be organized into four to six companies. According to the establishment of Yang Zhen's troops, it is only enough to form three companies. However, considering the special environment and operational nature of the First Route Army, Yang Zhen still decided to organize it into a company of 520 people first, and the establishment was also slightly adjusted.

Although the strength of the army has shrunk, Yang Zhen is really in accordance with the standards of his own troops in terms of equipment. Each infantry company has three infantry platoons and nine infantry squads. In addition to two light machine guns per platoon, there was a fire support platoon armed with three light machine guns. Each infantry company was armed with nine crooked light machine guns, six grenadiers, ninety-six Type 38 rifles, six fast and slow machines, and eighteen Southern-style pistols.

Compared with the equipment of the infantry company under Yang Zhen's department, there is almost no difference in firepower, except that the number of rifles is slightly less due to the difference in strength, and there are no submachine guns. In terms of the standard of firepower intensity, it is almost the standard of a division before the last first army.

After reorganizing the troops according to Yang Zhen's standards, although the establishment of the First Route Army has been reduced, the strength and firepower of the grassroots combat companies have been greatly enriched. In the past, the Liao 13, Shui Lianzhu, Norwegian-made 735, and even the old sleeve, Hanyang-made and other miscellaneous equipment with extremely scarce bullet sources have now been replaced by all Japanese-style equipment that can easily use captured ammunition.

In addition to the enhancement of the establishment and the upgrading and replacement of equipment, the troops of the First Route Army going north also carried out training in accordance with the requirements of the central delegation and in accordance with the method of reorganizing the army of Yang Zhen's department, and adjusted the functions and powers of political work cadres.

In addition to the training of military instructors sent by Yang Zhen's subordinate and the rotation training of cadres and backbone cadres at and above the platoon level in the Jidong Military Region, the central delegation also had to send personnel to teach guerrilla tactics to them. In order to ensure that the First Route Army could persist in South Manchuria, where the shape was even more sinister, Yang Zhen, with the support of the commander-in-chief and political commissar of the First Route Army, made drastic revisions to the First Route Army.

Yang Zhen's strict requirements made the military and political chiefs at all levels of the northbound troops of the First Army not dare to slack off. As soon as the meeting ended, they were in a hurry to return to their respective units. If the equipment that has already been obtained is taken back, it is one thing whether the troops can accept it, and the key is that they cannot afford to lose this face.

After the regimental cadres left, only the central delegation and the top commanders of the Third Route Army of the Anti-Japanese Union were left at the meeting. Compared with the announcement of the central government's decision earlier, this meeting is the highlight of the overall situation in Northeast China. Because this meeting involves the cooperation of the three route armies of the Anti-Japanese Alliance in future operations, it is related to related matters.

It's just that compared to the rather enthusiastic leaders of the First Route Army, the Third Route Army was very reluctant to express itself at this meeting. Regarding Yang Zhen's idea that the three route armies should cooperate with each other and strive to lay a solid base in the North Manchurian region, he was very cold. Not only did he not say a word at the meeting, but he even returned to Lingxi with the equipment given by Yang Zhen as soon as the meeting ended.

For the appearance of the commander-in-chief of the Third Route Army, it was very embarrassing to make the new secretary of the North Manchurian Provincial Party Committee and the political commissar of the Third Route Army who stayed to participate in the formation of the Northeast Bureau. If you really have the backbone, don't take the equipment. What is it like that you take something from someone else, and you don't say anything about the coordinated combat plan proposed by them?

Yang Zhen knew the indifference of the main leaders of the Third Route Army. As soon as they came, they arrested one of their main division commanders. Although there is a reason for the incident, it is not good to return this budding thing. In addition, his qualifications are the shallowest of the three road army leaders, but he was appointed as the secretary in charge of the military of the Northeast Bureau.

And he, who has served as the director of the military and political department for many years, and now he is the commander-in-chief of the Third Route Army, was appointed as a commissioner, but he is only at the same level as Li Yanping, the junior boy in his eyes. He also contained Zhao Shangzhi, who was squeezed out by the Third Route Army, not to mention, but also entrusted with a heavy responsibility, who can believe it if he doesn't tie the knot?

Although the commander-in-chief criticized himself for being a little hasty after knowing the reason for the arrest of the division commander of the Sixth Army. If you don't talk to the leaders of the Third Route Army, you will arrest people in front of others. Even if there is evidence, it can't be so reckless. He is the commander of the first-class main division who is highly regarded by the main leaders of the Third Route Army, and you don't even sue sù people, so you start to arrest him, is this like a word?

But Yang Zhen thought that even if he was a little reckless that day, after all, there was a reason for it. And that guy has already confessed, and the evidence is conclusive. Even if you're not satisfied, you can score things. It is about the anti-Japanese form of North Manchuria, as the top military leader of the North Manchurian Provincial Party Committee, how can he be so small-bellied?

Looking at Yang Zhen with a helpless face, the commander-in-chief and the general political commissar of the First Army didn't know what to say. They only knew a little about what happened after they arrived at Xingshan Fortress. It's just that from the perspective of outsiders, this kind of thing is not good to persuade, and it is not good not to persuade. The two of them simply chose to remain silent.

After the leaders of the headquarters of the Third Route Army left, the central delegation that had already completed its tasks was about to leave. Regarding the invitation of the commander-in-chief to participate in Yang Zhen's wedding, Mr. Lin smiled and said: "We have to return to Yan'an to report to the Central Committee in person, so that we can transfer urgently needed cadres to you as soon as possible, so we will not delay here." ”

After that, Mr. Lin took out a Parker gold pen from his side and handed it to Yang Zhen and said: "This is a souvenir that the leader personally gave me since I became the commander of the 115th Division. Now there is nothing else with me that is impermanent, and I will pass it on to you. One is to leave a memorial, and the other is to be regarded as a wedding gift. ”

Hearing that this pen was actually given to Mr. Lin by the leader himself, Yang Zhen carefully took this Parker gold pen that was not amazing, it was a popular product, and carefully studied it before inserting it into the jacket pocket of the military uniform. After receiving the Parker gold pen, Yang Zhen waved his hand, and several guards behind him placed a bunch of items in front of Mr. Lin and several members of the central delegation.

Yang Zhen pointed to the things on the table and said to Mr. Lin: "This tiger skin is a Siberian tiger that the reconnaissance battalion hit when it went into the mountains for training in the previous section. The tiger skin and tiger bones were left by me, and now they are ready for Mr. Lin to pass on to the leader. There is also tiger bone wine, which has an excellent effect on rheumatism and other joint diseases. Please also ask Mr. Lin to forward it to the commander-in-chief. ”

"This sable fur coat is a brand new one that we captured from the Japanese warehouse in Jiamusi and has not yet been used. Please ask Mr. Lin to hand it over to Vice Chairman Zhou. These otter skin hats and a box of high-grade party ginseng were also seized by us in Jiamusi, and we also asked Mr. Lin to pass them on to other leading comrades of the Central Committee. ”

"As for this black bear skin mattress and these two century-old ginsengs, they were given to Mr. Lin. These dozen deerskin coats and these decades-old ginseng were all given to the comrades of the Central delegation. In addition to these mountain goods, there are no good local products in the Northeast. With a little heart, I would also like to invite the comrades of the Central Delegation to your subordinates. ”

Yang Zhen was very careful, and not only prepared gifts for the central leaders, but also prepared gifts for almost everyone in the central delegation. Although they were all mountain goods from Xiaoxinganling and high-grade leather goods seized from the warehouses of the 4th Division of Jiamusi, they were worth a lot of money together.

At the end, this guy still said teasingly: "I didn't hit the leopard this time, or I would have gotten a leopard fur coat for Mr. Lin and several leaders." ”

After that, Yang Zhen pointed to a few tightly sealed and even locked leather boxes and said: "This is part of the funds that we transferred to the central government, a total of 5,000 taels of gold and 100,000 silver dollars collected by the Japanese puppet army captured in Jiamusi. Please hand it over to the central government. ”

"Northern Shaanxi is a barren land, and the Nationalist Government is stuck on us again, and the central government is definitely not rich. These gold and silver dollars are not much, but they are enough to last for a while. The Northeast is rich in gold, and if the central government needs it urgently in the future, it must sue us. Even if we smash the pot and sell iron, we have to make it up for the central government and find a way to send it to Yan'an. ”

It was not a short time to come to the Northeast, and Mr. Lin, who knew that Yang Zhen was not rich in hand, saw that Yang Zhen actually took out such a large amount of gold, silver dollars and other hard currencies and handed them over to the central government at once, even Mr. Lin, who has always been indifferent, was somewhat moved: "These funds just solve the urgent needs of the central government, and I thank you on behalf of the central government." ”

Speaking of this, Mr. Lin looked at the commander-in-chief and other secretaries of the Northeast Bureau standing in front of him, Yang Zhen, Li Yanping, Guo Bingxun and other members of the leading group of the Jidong Military Region and said: "In the future, the work in the Northeast will depend on you, and how well you fight will be a great cooperation to the battlefield in Guannei." ”

"The shape of the northeast is severe, and you must be more careful. Things must be prioritized, and the enemy must not be rash. If there is anything to do, we must cooperate well with each other, and do not engage in splitting or specializing. This is what the Leader has asked me to give to you again and again. ”

"Okay, I'll not say more. In a word, you all have to do it well. The central government will always pay attention to you in Yan'an. If you need the assistance of the central authorities, please send a telegram directly to the central authorities, and do not have any taboos. ”

"Vice Chairman Zhou has coordinated a large plane with the north, and now it is waiting for us at a field airfield of the Soviet army in Jiangbei. We will not return to Moscow, from there we will fly directly to Yan'an via Mongolia to report to the Central Committee. Comrades have taken their leave, everyone take care, we will see you again in the future. ”

This time to send the central delegation back to Jiangbei, Yang Zhen did not fake others, and personally drove all the way to Luobei Port. When he arrived at the place, waiting for Mr. Lin Attaché in the car to get out of the car first, leaving only him and Yang Zhen in the car, Mr. Lin, who was sitting in the co-pilot's seat, looked curiously at Yang Zhen, who was staring at the car window and was silent, and said: "Xiao Yang, there are only two of us left now, you can tell me anything directly." ”

Yang Zhen hesitated slightly, and then said: "Please tell the leader that I, Yang Zhen, am absolutely and infinitely loyal to the party and the people, and I will never regret betraying the party, the central government, and the leader in my life." ”

Regarding Yang Zhen's statement, Mr. Lin just smiled faintly and said: "There should be, you leave me alone, you won't just say these words to me." Xiao Yang, although you and I have not been friends for a long time, I can see that your respect for the central government and me is from the heart. If you have anything to say, it doesn't hurt for you to say it. ”

Mr. Lin's keen intuition made Yang Zhen slightly shocked, yes, if he was really as wooden as later generations said, how could he become the commander of a million-strong army, how could he win so many battles, and how could he keep the leader important. The people of Mu Ne couldn't fight a decisive battle like the Liaoshen Campaign.

After hesitating for a moment, Yang Zhen said: "Mr. Lin, you have always been my idol, I just want to ask you, do you believe in fortune tellers?" Do you believe in those so-called fortunes? Do you believe that some people can really tell the general fate of others in the second half of their lives from their faces? ”

Mr. Lin was stunned by his words, and was silent for a long time before he said: "Those things are all illusory things, if you believe it, you will have it, and if you don't believe it, you will not have it." Believe it or not, it's all up to you. However, it is reasonable to save zài, and I think this thing can be popular in China for thousands of years and still endure, so he must still have some truth. ”

"It's just that no matter what your fate is, the hard work you make is inevitable. I think it's more of an opportunity to get through guò. Otherwise, even if you are the emperor's order, it will be in vain if you don't work hard. Don't indulge in this stuff at a young age. ”

"Remember, innate talent is important. But the hard work of the day after tomorrow is the root of the matter. Otherwise, you are the emperor's son, and you can't get the status of the crown prince without guò's own efforts. ”

Regarding Mr. Lin's answer, Yang Zhen pondered for a while and said: "Mr. Lin, I have a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not, but after thinking about it, it is better to say it." Mr. Lin, on the day when the revolution is victorious, I hope you will not engage in politics. If possible, let's go to a remote place together, whether it's Tibet or Xinjiang, as long as it's far away from the political center. You will be the commander of the military district, and I will be the chief of staff of you. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Zhen smiled self-deprecatingly: "It may be that I am too worried, but I really don't want you to be involuntarily involved in some struggles that you don't want to see one day." You have to be a leader, and you will be of great use to be a leader in the future. It's just that I don't want you to go down the old path of Marshal Tukhachevsky. Many times the political struggle, especially in China, is brutal. ”

"For Comrade Sun Weishi, you also have to take the initiative, people of their age want Lang to do something. For men, it is very important to find a wife. For those of us feudal officials who hold military power, finding a wife who is too ambitious is likely to bring disaster instead of happiness. ”

After hearing his words, Mr. Lin, who felt quite surprised, frowned tightly, looked at Yang Zhen, who was looking at him sincerely, for a long time, before nodding slightly and said, "I remember your words, and you yourself should be more careful here." Be sure to follow in the footsteps of the leader and don't think otherwise. ”

For Mr. Lin, who is very political and pays attention to the influence, being able to say these words can already be said to be very sympathetic to Yang Zhen. Looking at the figure of this famous general who made outstanding achievements in the war years and was ruined after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he boarded the ship and waved goodbye to himself.

Since the central delegation boarded the boat, Yang Zhen, who stood on the riverside and saluted the military salute to the ferry that slowly left the pier, sighed secretly in his heart: "Everything I can do has been done, and everything that should be said and what should not be said has been said, and the future will not be controlled by myself." ”

His military salute is not a tribute to the identity of the representative of the Central Committee of General Lin Zong, but the respect of a young junior for this famous general with outstanding achievements from the heart.

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