Rebirth from the Ashes: Rebuilding the Red Soviet Area

After Li Yan finished speaking

The three leaders looked at each other

Then he burst into laughter

middle-aged soldier

He said bluntly: "You are quite honest."

“You think going to America is such a big deal?”

"Old squad leader, do they dare to hide it?"

"And if it weren't for the letter from Mr. Situ from the Zhigongtang..."

“It shows what you did in the United States.”

"Do you think we will transfer you to Yan'an?"

“And I made you do so many things.”

"You need to know whether the cadres are pure and whether the tasks assigned to them are appropriate."

"This is of decisive significance for ensuring the implementation of the Party's line."

“This is about the matter, not the person.”

The elegant middle-aged man also laughed and said, "Comrade Li Yan did not go through the Party Committee's decision."

“I went to the United States secretly”

“Although it violated discipline”

"But this is also for the development of the Red Army"

“Plus the special circumstances at the time.”

"ZY will not delve into this further."

Li Yan immediately realized that the elegant middle-aged man said this

This shows the final conclusion the organization gave me for going to the United States privately.

With such endorsement

It also means that no one will be held accountable later.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief

The tall middle-aged man saw Li Yan's thoughts

He said, "This matter ends here."

“But you also know”

"The organization will not pursue it"

“It is also based on the principle of curing diseases and saving lives.”

"It's not easy to train a cadre."

“But this does not mean that the organization will not pursue it.”

“Do things later”

“Take this incident as a lesson”

If it were in the past, Li Yan would think it was an exaggeration.

I used to think that doing one thing

First, we need to hold a Party Committee meeting to discuss the feasibility of the matter.

Report to the higher authorities after confirmation

Wait for approval from superiors

We need to hold an expanded meeting

Unified Thought

At the beginning of implementation

Such a thing goes through a series of organizational principles

When you start doing it

It takes at least a week

This is too troublesome and a waste of time

But now through this experience in Yan'an

Li Yan also realized that his approach was indeed inappropriate

If everyone were like me

To improve work efficiency

Without organizational principles

Everyone does their own thing

The organization will lose its cohesion.

Become a mess

In addition, work according to organizational principles

It's not all idle

At least everyone has a unified mindset

The efficiency of doing things later will be very high

Especially some long-term things to do

For example, during the construction of the Yan'an Arsenal,

I fully realize that collective wisdom is infinite

There are many people's thoughts and opinions

It is also a great inspiration to myself

Li Yan nodded heavily

stand up

Salute to the three people

Then he assured: "Three leaders"

"Please rest assured"

'Same mistake'

"I won't do it again"

The middle-aged soldier also stood up

Said: "Comrade Li Yan"

"According to the order of the ZGZY Revolutionary Military Committee"

"Appoint you as the captain of the Anti-Japanese Vanguard, and Fang as the political commissar of the Anti-Japanese Vanguard"

Li Yan saluted again and said: "Yes"

The middle-aged soldier said: "Your mission this time"

"It is to cross the Yellow River to the north of Shanxi"

"Secretly establish a base in Northwest Shanxi"

The tall middle-aged man also stood up

He added: "Prepare for a rainy day."

"The Japanese have now occupied our three northeastern provinces, Rehe Province, Hebei, and the Tianjin-Beijing area."

"If war breaks out between China and Japan"

"It will definitely gradually erode and invade China from north to south, from east to west."

"First, their army will rely on their forces in the Northeast."

"Advance into Hebei, Shandong and Shanxi"

"Occupy North China"

“Therefore, Shanxi must bear the brunt of the impact.”

“So we have to prepare in advance.”

The elegant middle-aged man continued: "In fact, we started as early as the end of 1935."

"Our Red Army held a Politburo meeting in Wayaobao, northern Shaanxi."

“At that time, our Red Army had just finished the Long March.”

“The situation is dangerous”

“To find a way to survive”

The meeting unanimously decided on the "Act Eastward Strategy"

“This decision has three benefits.”

"First, Shanxi is Yan Laoxi's territory"

"Advancing eastward can stabilize the defense line in northern Shaanxi and break the enemy's encirclement and suppression"

"Secondly, northern Shaanxi is poor and has limited resources."

"Crossing the Yellow River into Shanxi will expand the Soviet area."

“Third, military stance”

"Entering Shanxi"

"We can adjust our routes in time according to the Japanese army's movements towards Suiyuan and use guerrilla warfare to disrupt the Japanese army."

"more importantly"

"Crossing the Yellow River to the east is the front line of the anti-Japanese war and national salvation, and it is where the people are awakened."

“It’s our only way to survive”

“But later on, for the sake of the overall situation”

"Do not cause friction with the Jin army"

"The troops that crossed the Yellow River for the first time were withdrawn from Shanxi."

"This time you are leading the Anti-Japanese Vanguard into northern Shanxi to establish a base."

"In fact, it is also to continue the eastward expansion strategy of the Wayaobao Politburo meeting."

"However, the trend is to unite and resist Japan."

"You can't make a big show when you go to establish a base this time."

“You can’t reveal your identity either.”

"We must not have large-scale friction with the Jin army."

Li Yan immediately understood the intentions of the three leaders

Said: "So the three leaders thought of the Dragon Blood Special Operations Battalion of the Red 24th Division"

"First of all, the Dragon Blood Special Operations Brigade has never appeared in North China."

"The second point is that the Dragon Blood Special Forces Brigade is small."

"Thirdly, the Dragon Blood Special Operations Brigade is highly combat-capable and adept at operating behind enemy lines."

The middle-aged soldier said: "Yes"

"Also, this time your main activities are in the Lüliang Mountains between Qingjian County and Suide County."

"First, the Luliang Mountains stretch for over 800 miles, with towering peaks and steep cliffs."

"The area is large and easy to defend but difficult to attack"

“Very suitable for establishing a base”

"Secondly, these two counties are also where we crossed the Yellow River last time."

“Even though we retreated”

“But the seeds of our revolution were also sown there.”

"The mass revolutionary foundation has been well laid"

"You can quickly open up the situation if you go there"

Li Yan's mind started to work quickly

This burden is not light

It's not as simple as establishing a base now.

It is more like establishing a stable bridgehead for the large army to cross the Yellow River to the east.

Not only should we provide accurate military maps to large forces,

Military deployment of various troops and other various military information

This requires the establishment of various large information networks

We must also prepare sufficient food, weapons, ammunition and reserve military forces for the large army.

But it’s almost June now

According to historical records

The three main divisions of the Eighth Route Army after reorganization

In September 1937

Cross the Yellow River from Zhichuan Town, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province

Rushing to the Anti-Japanese Front in North China

It is said that food and fodder must be sent before the army moves.

Then I need to do it within three months

In addition, I don't have any familiar troops under my command.

Want to accomplish these things

Difficult

The middle-aged soldier seemed to see Li Yan's concerns

He smiled and said, "This is indeed a difficult thing."

“But don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

"We were there when you went to the Arsenal"

"The Dragon Blood Special Operations Brigade has been transferred from Fujian to Yan'an."

"I estimate that I will arrive in Yan'an this afternoon at the latest."

"Also, in order to help you complete your tasks better."

"We have a big surprise prepared for you."

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