Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

Minister He, in your army, if a major general contradicts his boss like this, what punishment should he receive?Not to mention, according to the agreement signed by our two parties, we are only cooperating with your party and your army in the joint resistance war, and both combat and politics are free.

Take my current status as a lieutenant general, you are a major general staff officer, or a staff officer without a commander, if you contradict me like this, where will I be placed?What is the difference between a lieutenant general who is not recognized by you and a general?

If Minister He thinks that this is the sincerity brought by your visit to Shaanxi this time, then I can only say thank you and accept it.I, He Zhengdao, cannot afford such a generous gift.Vice Chairman Zhou, I want to withdraw from the negotiating team, please approve! "

The staff officer of the major general of the national government who was reprimanded by He Zhengdao slapped the table also felt hot on his face.There is a saying in the army that "a staff officer without a leader will not fart loudly", and He Zhengdao's saying "a staff officer without a leader" really made him feel humiliated.

But although He Zhengdao's words were sharp, he did not say anything wrong.If the other party really regarded He Zhengdao as a national lieutenant general, I'm afraid they would not dare to be so presumptuous.If He Zhengdao is not regarded as a lieutenant general recognized by the government, then what is the difference between a lieutenant general and a general? (To be continued.)

Chapter 67 New [-]th Army!

In fact, before coming here, the national government had discussed how to reward the Eighth Route Army.Regarding the achievements of the independent column this time, as the commander, He Zhengdao, it is normal for He Zhengdao to be promoted to another level by virtue of his military exploits.

If the general commanding this battle is a certain major general of the Central Army, perhaps Lao Jiang directly promoted him to general, which is very possible.Speaking of it, it is reasonable to promote He Zhengdao.

But if this kind of thing spread to the Eighth Route Army, it would be a bit disgusting and even add to He Zhengdao's taste.The majestic commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army is the general, and now a main force division commander worships the general, how can He Zhengdao feel so uncomfortable?

This kind of promotion order, which makes sense but can invisibly add obstacles, was discussed under the study of a group of staff.It's just that He Yingqin didn't expect that He Zhengdao's reaction would be so intense.

As the saying goes, "Ask for a lot of money and pay back the money on the spot", He Zhengdao just turned the table and quit, which somewhat surprised them and even caught them off guard.On the other hand, Zhou Enlai, who heard the promotion order, also looked a little unhappy.

But regarding He Zhengdao's request to withdraw, he still said very sternly: "Little He, sit down! As the negotiating deputy envoy appointed by the central government, how can you quit the negotiating team because of this matter?

Minister He, why didn't we inform the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters about the promotion order in advance?Before, we hoped that the national government would give us more staffing, but you said there was nothing we could do.

Now that you have promoted Xiao He to the rank of general, I also admit that his merits are indeed sufficient to take on the position of general.There is just one thing I want to ask Minister He, among our two parties and armies, have you ever seen a general and division commander? "

It is also clear that Lao Jiang intends to add obstacles to the Eighth Route Army, and to alienate the hostility of the main division commanders of the Eighth Route Army towards He Zhengdao.But in Zhou Enlai's view, it is a bit unreasonable to only promote the military rank.What is going on with the general and teacher these days?

Facing Zhou Enlai's rare serious expression, He Yingqin also knew that the other party gave him a step down.If He Zhengdao really threw his hands away and left, then the negotiations that had just lasted for less than half an hour might come to a standstill.

Seeing He Zhengdao's unfriendly expression, He Yingqin said with a smile: "Director Zhou, Mr. He, you must be rewarded for meritorious service. This is what the chairman has always emphasized. Mr. He is young, but he also contributed to the country and the War of Resistance.

To be honest, we have discussed the order to promote Mr. He many times.Although Mr. He's age is indeed a bit too young, Mr. He's achievements since the War of Resistance are obvious to all the people.

In view of this situation, the chairman decided to promote the division commander He to the national general despite all differences, and at the same time the independent division was expanded into the new 67th army.Commander He is the commander of the new 67th Army, which can be regarded as a commendation for Commander He.

In addition, the chairman of the committee also took into account that Master He had won many battles against the Japanese army since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.We also hope that when the government needs it in the future, Master He can lead the ministers to cooperate with us in fighting against the Japanese invaders. "

The commander of the new 67th Army?

Zhou Enlai and Zuo Quan were shocked again by what He Yingqin said.Only He Zhengdao, when he heard the new number, his expression froze a little.If he remembered correctly, this designation originally belonged to the Northeast Army.

Even on the Songhu battlefield, it was supposed to be commended and commended, but it was slandered by propaganda agencies with ulterior motives as "leading the rebellion, and the 67th Army surrendered to the enemy".In fact, the 67th Army fought bravely on the Songhu battlefield.

According to what He Zhengdao knew, the former commander of the 67th Army, who was regarded as a rebel by the Central Army, was actually shot and fell into the water after being encountered by an elite small force of the little devils. He was also the first lieutenant general who died for the country during the War of Resistance .

It is somewhat disgusting to award such an army whose title was revoked by Lao Jiang to He Zhengdao.Even in He Yingqin's words, the word "new" was added in front of the 67th Army, but who would add this word to the outside world?

It's just that for such a promotion, and He Zhengdao was given an army designation, He Zhengdao felt that he could consider it.At least in his view, the actual formation of the independent column has far exceeded the size of a division.

At this time, He Zhengdao suddenly said: "It seems that Chairman Jiang is really generous! He gave me a commendation as a general, and even a military-level designation declared by the government as a 'departure to the enemy'.

If I'm not wrong, the soldiers, military pay, and equipment need to be resolved by ourselves.In a word, the national government only gave us a designation, and some divisions and brigades.Right? "

He Zhengdao's voice made Zhou Enlai and Zuo Quan look at He Yingqin again.From their point of view, for the Eighth Route Army, if they can get an additional army designation, I believe neither the central government nor the headquarters will refuse.

As for He Zhengdao, he was promoted to general and served as the commander of an army.In terms of He Zhengdao's elimination of the number of Japanese troops and the expansion of the base of the Eighth Route Army, He Zhengdao did contribute the most, and the promotion is not too much.

Even He Zhengdao's age is the youngest among the ten main teachers.But ambition does not depend on age, not to mention that He Zhengdao's achievements are real.Now that the national government has given such a promotion, is it really lost?

It's just that now that He Zhengdao said this, it is undoubtedly a good thing to get a bargain.Only the military rank and a not-so-reputable number, not the military salary and equipment, the government seems to only need a letter of appointment and a short number.

This abacus is really good!

Regarding the contemptuous expression in He Zhengdao's eyes, He Yingqin really wanted to yell, "Boy, don't be too arrogant".But he knew that, except for some promotion orders and a number, the government really didn't plan to give anything.

What's more, as far as they know, the actual strength of the independent column bearing the designation of the independent division is already more than an army.Didn't giving He Zhengdao such a designation actually make the independent column more straightforward?

Moreover, the final plan of He Yingqin and the government is to hope that after He Zhengdao accepts this number, if there is a war in the future, He Zhengdao will be sent south to participate in the battle.

If there is a chance, he will try his best to kill He Zhengdao, who led the troops to participate in the battle.After all, under their noses, Lao Jiang and the others all believed that no matter how capable He Zhengdao was, he could not escape the fate of being slandered.

So in the face of He Zhengdao's question, He Yingqin could only smile helplessly and said: "Mr. He, you have to be considerate of the difficulties of the government. After all, since the Anti-Japanese War, we have lost the tax land we originally owned.

Now the materials we reserve, as well as the military expenditure to support the expansion of the army, are all loans we borrow from abroad.With so many troops to take care of, the government is really powerless.

Although the 67th Army made mistakes on the Songhu battlefield, they are also the number of the National Revolutionary Army after all.We also hope that Master He can lead the new 67th Army to revive the national prestige and revive the prestige of the 67th Army in the future! "

There is a lot of empty talk, but there is nothing dry!

Listening to He Yingqin's answer, He Zhengdao quickly showed an expression of 'I knew it would be like this'.But the eyes are more focused on Zhou Enlai, hoping that he will make the final decision.

In fact, for He Zhengdao, he had to reject the admiral.After all, people who take credit and pride are still very annoying.But he also knew that this military-level designation was very important to the Eighth Route Army.

Still the same sentence, He Zhengdao really doesn't care if the army commander is not the army commander, and the general is not the general.As far as he is concerned, as long as he can serve as the commander of an independent column, so what if he is a major general?The troops under him are there, a little bit less!

Looking at He Zhengdao's gaze, Zhou Enlai also understood and said: "Minister He, I need to ask the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army headquarters for instructions on this matter. However, we still welcome the Chairman's commendation.

There is only one point I must reiterate, that the national government gave the number to the establishment but did not pay the army, which is really unreasonable.Since the War of Resistance to the present, except for a little military pay when we were reorganized, you have been in arrears.

I know the difficulties of the national government, but I also hope that you can understand our difficulties.If we are not given any military pay, what is the use of giving us a number?You kill the enemy on the front line, why not us? "

Facing Zhou Enlai's mention of the arrears of military pay again, He Yingqin finally showed a wry smile and said: "Director Zhou, I believe you have seen the situation of the Xuzhou battle. The government really can't afford the money!"

'Minister He, since you mentioned the Battle of Xuzhou.Then you should know that in the early stage of the war, our 117th Division of the Eighth Route Army also cooperated in several blocking battles on the Jilu battlefield, which delayed the Japanese army's supply transportation line to the battlefield.

Your troops are fighting the Japanese invaders on the front line, why not our officers and soldiers?You have weapons and ammunition supplied by the government, while our troops are in the rear, and we can only fight against the Japanese invaders with our flesh and blood.

We are all soldiers, and we understand your difficulties.But you, shouldn’t you also understand our difficulties?We can't always use difficulties as an excuse, but let our officers and soldiers engage in hand-to-hand combat with little devils, right? '

As the chief of staff of the Eighth Route Army, Zuo Quan also played the side drum at the right time.Even if the 117th Division carried out a sabotage attack in the Jilu area to stop it, it would not be as miserable as he said.But if you complain, who wouldn't say it?

Looking into the eyes of the three representatives of the Eighth Route Army, He Yingqin could only finally say: "I will ask the chairman for instructions on the issue of military pay. But whether the chairman can apply for approval in the end depends on his reply."

With this sentence, Zhou Enlai felt that there would always be a little bit.With this foundation, he felt that the negotiations could continue.But He Zhengdao said directly: "It's better to ask clearly about this matter!"

For such reasons, the application for a temporary suspension of negotiations.How could He Zhengdao not know the principle of striking while the iron is hot?Most importantly, they also need to ask the central government and the headquarters for instructions on promotion and numbering! (To be continued.)

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As for He Zhengdao's proposal to temporarily suspend the negotiation, He Yingqin also knew that the three of He Zhengdao also needed to ask their superiors for instructions on the matter he had previously proposed.As for the matter of paying the Eighth Route Army, why didn't he need to ask for instructions?

Even if Lao Jiang gave him some power to make decisions before, it can be seen from He Zhengdao's performance that this time the Eighth Route Army is "not calling rabbits and not spreading eagles", and there is no real benefit. His purpose of this trip is very difficult. achieved.

Back at the temporary resting place that He Zhengdao had prepared for them, Zhou Enlai and He Yingqin, who were in charge of the negotiations, each reported to their respective top leaders about some matters involved in the talks as quickly as possible.

Mao Taizu, who was also paying attention to today's negotiations, looked at the telegram sent by the telegraph operator, and said at a glance: "Lao Jiang really thinks of that kid! The commander of the new 67th Army is still a general!"