Beiyang reactionaries

Duan Xun and Shang Zhen are classmates and have known each other for more than 30 years.But the two people are in different positions now, and they don't think the same way.Whether it is Duan Xun or Shang Zhen, they are no longer the high-spirited student days 30 years ago.One is the supreme leader of the Republic of China, and the other is the general of the army who sits on one side. The status has changed, the relationship has changed, and the issues considered by both parties have also changed.Therefore, Shang Zhen will not be arrogant and domineering just because he and Duan Xun used to be classmates, that is asking for a dead end.

After receiving Li Yunlong's telegram, Shang Zhen didn't want to make up his own mind.

This is a question related to weapons, where the commander of a local military region can decide.So he immediately invited Tang Shizun, secretary of the Northeast Bureau, to discuss this issue and listen to what Tang Shizun meant.

Speaking of which, Tang Shizun is a junior, and his qualifications are much lower than Shang Zhen's.

Shang Zhen and the others led an army under Duan Xun's command. When they were on the battlefield, Tang Shizun was just a small company-level cadre of the Sichuan Army.It was because of Liu Xiang's recommendation and his great achievements in the process of secretly arresting Yang Wei during the War to Protect the Nation, that he was valued by Duan Xun and started his smooth political career. More than 20 years later, the small officer of the Sichuan Army has climbed to the position of secretary of the Northeast Bureau.Became an alternate member of the Central Committee of the People's Party, and his ranking in the party has surpassed that of a general with a heavy hand like Shang Zhen.

The Northeast Bureau has great power.

In addition to not interfering with the specific battles of the Northeast Military Region, the Northeast Military Region, the Northeast Construction Corps, government agencies at all levels in the Northeast, and organizations at all levels of the Northeast People's Party all need to report to the Northeast Bureau in their daily work.

Although the Northeast Bureau does not directly lead and participate in the work of these departments, it has the right to supervise their work and has the right to guide their work.Even if these departments have some plans, the Northeast Bureau has the right to deny them.

"Commander Shang, how many captives are there in total this time?"

Tang Shizun looked at the telegram and asked Shang Zhen.

"Three million people."

"Why are there so many? The information I got is that during the Battle of Vladivostok, 11 people were captured. Hailanpao surrendered 16 troops, and the number of people who laid down their weapons this time is about 26. It's just more than 50 people, even if there are some troops who surrendered later, it shouldn't be more than 90 people, right?"

Tang Shizun was very puzzled.

After every major battle in the Northeast Military Region, the casualties and results of the troops will be reported to the Northeast Bureau.Therefore, Tang Shizun is clear about the results of some important battles.But how come there are so many 94 people.

"These are all field army units."

Shang Zhen immediately explained: "But the Soviet Union has a large number of agricultural reclamation troops in the Far East Military Region. Although many agricultural reclamation troops were reorganized into field troops before the war, and they were given designations, there are still a large number of agricultural reclamation troops that have not been reorganized. They are still agricultural reclamation troops. The model of the army belongs to the form of half army and half civilian. Among the people we captured this time, there are about 40 agricultural reclamation troops. They are not civilians, they are all half army and half civilian, just like our Construction Corps Same. So we treated them as Soviet soldiers and counted them among the prisoners.”

"I see."

Tang Shizun understood immediately.

Both China and the Soviet Union have deployed a large number of half-army, half-civilian institutions on the border. On the Chinese side is the Construction Corps, and on the Soviet side is the Land Reclamation Army Corps.It is precisely because a large number of land reclamation troops were reorganized into the field army, so when calculating the losses this time, the Soviet army calculated that they lost 200 million troops.In fact, among the lost troops, only half of them were from the Field Army, and the remaining half were reorganized from the Land Reclamation Army.

"Commander Shang, this is how I think about this issue. With so many people eating for nothing, it puts a lot of logistical pressure on us. Moreover, it will not be possible to release so many prisoners back in a short time. The Northeast Bureau and the Northern Bureau After coordination, according to the current transportation capacity and the current bad weather conditions, it is impossible for so many prisoners to be completely released within half a year, and it may even take a year. It happened that Hailanpao and Boli were in the middle of the big bombing The loss is heavy, and we need to rebuild. So much labor is not needed, it is too wasteful. It will take a lot of labor to let these captives participate in the reconstruction of Hailanpao and Khabarovsk, especially now to clean up the city ruins. If Zhukov and the others can cooperate with this Things, let the Soviet army take the initiative to participate in labor, then can those weapons be returned to them.”

"Let them work?"

"Correct."

Shang Zhen nodded.

Said: "It's also a good way. It's useless for us to keep those Soviet firearms, and they don't match our ammunition. Even if it's planes, tanks, cannons, etc., just keep some enough for us to study."

"Yes. Hailanpao and Khabarovsk need to be cleaned up so that they can be rebuilt. There is just so much ready labor."

"Secretary Tang, this matter involves weapons after all, so we should listen to Beijing's opinion."

"Then the two of us will sign together and report this matter in the name of the Northeast Bureau and the Northeast Military Region, as well as our two thoughts, and let Beijing issue an order."

"it is good."

"this is okay."

Duan Xun wrote the word "agree" on the report of the Northeast Bureau and the Northeast Military Region, and then handed him over to Chen Bulei.Then he said: "Tell the Northeast Bureau that Hailanpao and Boli will be our territory. Now that the war is over, we must change our thinking and start construction. Those prisoners can't eat and work for free. Let Zhukov organize these people , Clean up the ruins of the city. If Zhukov disagrees, then find out among the Soviet officers who are willing to cooperate with us to organize the Soviet prisoners. If you don’t participate in the labor, there will be no food.”

"Yes."

"Of course, Zhukov should be invited. He should have great influence among these troops. If he comes forward, many things will be much easier to handle. Tell Zhukov that if Zhukov is willing to cooperate, not only rifles, but also some of their heavy machine guns, forced We can return mortars, small-caliber infantry guns, etc. When their troops go back, they can take part of their weapons and equipment."

Hundreds of thousands of labor force.

Don't be too sorry.

Anyway, it's all free labor, so it's not for nothing.What war is, war is destruction.China fired so many artillery shells and dropped so many aerial bombs on the Soviet positions, which caused serious damage to the local area.

Although it is winter now, the early cleaning should be done.

These captives were just right.

"Vice Chairman Dai (Dai Kan), please tell us who we should appoint as the person in charge of the 'Sino-Soviet border survey'."

Things are complicated.

Many issues are discussed in each meeting.After answering the reports from the Northeast Bureau and the Northeast Military Region, Duan Xun immediately asked Dai Kan another question.

"Chairman, what do you think about letting Gu Weijun take full responsibility?"

"Gu Weijun?"

"Yes. It is estimated that this border survey will not be completed in a few years. The border between us and the Soviet Union is too long. It will take a long time to walk all over, let alone survey. We need a capable A person who is in charge of his own work needs a person who is familiar with international law and has participated in international negotiations. And in terms of age, Gu Weijun is also the most suitable for this position."

This job is very tiring, and after taking charge, you have to run around the border.

But again, this job can be left in history.The person in charge should not be too old, because he needs to travel through mountains and rivers.The Sino-Soviet border area cannot be said to be completely poor, but it is definitely a place where there are few people.So this prospecting work is not easy, and it is inappropriate to be too old.Of course, the age should not be too young, the age is too young and the level is not enough.This kind of survey, as well as the person in charge of the negotiation, cannot represent the Chinese government without a certain level.

In addition, you must be familiar with international law, and you can argue with the Soviet Union.In this respect, Gu Weijun is indeed the most suitable. Around 50 years old, not too old.And the level is not low, the qualifications are also very deep, and he has rich diplomatic experience.

"Okay, talk to him when he comes back and see what he thinks. If he is willing to accept this task, then let him boldly ask for it. No matter what kind of talents are needed, the government will satisfy him. Those who are familiar with history, Experts who are familiar with border issues, let Gu Weijun choose at will."

"Yes."

After confirming the person in charge of the border survey, Duan Xun felt relieved.

Duan Xun knew that the Soviet Union was only retreating temporarily.The Soviet Union's disastrous defeat this time must be unwilling in my heart.It's just because the current situation is very unfavorable to the Soviet Union, so they will facilitate this negotiation.But as long as the Soviet Union comes to its senses, it will definitely not admit this.So instead of directly signing the "Boundary Treaty", they proposed border surveys.

The purpose is to delay time and allow them to recover.

But Duan Xun is not afraid.

Now Germany is feeling the lack of oil every moment.Since the United Kingdom survived, the United Kingdom has begun to use their powerful naval strength to block Germany's sea passages.Although China uses Spain, it still sells a lot of supplies to Germany.But the oil that Germany needs most is not available.

Currently Germany can only get oil from Romania.

Germany is now sharpening its sword.Coveting the Soviet Union's oil, and seeing that the Soviet Union was vulnerable in the Sino-Soviet War, Hitler had already organized the army to make a plan to attack the Soviet Union.War between Germany and the Soviet Union was inevitable.As long as there is a fight, the Soviet Union will have to cry and beg China. How dare the Soviet Union at that time show its teeth to China.

It is estimated that I am afraid that China will attack me every day, and I can't sleep well.

And when the Soviet Union wants assistance, it can only turn to China.But Duan Xun wants to establish China's international image. Since the Soviet Union is going to conduct border inspections, China must conduct border inspections with the most professional attitude.

Duan Xun wants to take back his land in an upright manner.

"Is there any new news from Japan?"

Duan Xun asked Jiang Hongyu who was sitting below Dai Kan.