Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

Marshal Nie looked at the expressions of the cadres below him, his heart pounding. He had truly seen that senior cadres like Jin Chayi were indeed somewhat xenophobic. Just appointing two cadres as deputy commanders of a military sub-district had already given them this expression.

No wonder the Chairman wrote the telegram himself; it was an implicit warning to himself.

Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun did not have time to consider the subsequent appointments.

Although there had been rumors that the 8th Column would be upgraded to a military sub-district, this time there was no sign of it. Both men were now appointed commanders and political commissars of the sub-districts. The bigger issue was that the 8th Column was doing well, yet the military sub-district had decided to split up. While both men had previously considered the possibility of the 8th Column being upgraded to a military sub-district, they hadn't anticipated Marshal Nie's final decision to create two new sub-districts.

Chapter 316 Upgrading to Military Sub-district 2

"I got a promotion. Are you happy?"

After the meeting, Marshal Nie spoke to Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun.

Also understand the real situation of the Eighth Column.

Marshal Nie didn't say much, simply encouraging the two to work hard after returning. He also introduced Zheng Weishan to the two and asked them to work hard to unite with him. Yang Quanwu, however, asked Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun to visit him. So after meeting with Marshal Nie, Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun immediately arrived in Laiyuan. Yang Quanwu immediately teased Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun when he saw them.

"Old leader, why did you suddenly split up our Eighth Column?

Neither Wang Qiuyun nor Wei Hongjun could figure it out.

Of course, the two were happy to become leaders of the military sub-district.

Previously, the 11th Column was a divisional unit. Although the 12th Column performed well, the rank had always been a difficult issue due to the qualifications of two people. The rank of the th Column has never been officially determined. It seems to be a brigade-level unit, but the th Column is so powerful that its strength far exceeds that of a brigade-level unit. However, the th Column is not a military division, so the rank cannot be judged from the perspective of the military division. This time, the th and th Military Divisions were newly established, and the two people became military division commanders and political commissars, which means they have truly begun to have qualifications.

While not comparable to the previous military sub-district commanders and political commissars, their ranks had indeed risen, or rather, Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun had truly established clear ranks. Historically, the military sub-district commanders and political commissars of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, including those established earlier, were generally all at the rank of general. The subsequent military sub-districts established in the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, from the 13th to the th, had commanders and political commissars ranging from lieutenant generals to major generals. None ever reached the rank of general.

It can be seen that although they are all military sub-district commanders and political commissars under the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, there are still differences.

But no matter what, this is your qualifications.

The resume can state that they served as the commander of a certain military sub-district during the Eighth Route Army period. With this resume of being the commander and political commissar of a military sub-district, it can largely cover up the fact that the two people had little experience and low ranks during their time in the Red Army.

However, the two men were not very happy about the separation of the Eighth Column. The Eighth Column had always been fighting as a whole, advancing the development of the Chahar base in an orderly manner. This sudden artificial division would actually affect the fighting in Chahar.

“The establishment of the 11th and 12th Military Sub-districts is for your consideration.

The Eighth Column is developing too fast, and many military regions have set their sights on you. Not only your troops, but also your base areas. Forget it, let’s not talk about this.”

Although Yang Quanwu didn't explain everything, Wei Hongjun immediately understood that the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region was acting swiftly under pressure. Otherwise, if they were to delay even a little, the other military regions would have taken action. If they united and made a request to Yan'an and the headquarters, demanding the Eighth Column's troops and base, would Jin-Cha-Ji be able to stop them?

The 120th Division developed in the Jinsui region, but also had units operating in the Chahar-Suiyuan region. If they were to target the 120th Column's base, their only remaining location would be the Ninggaozhen base. If the Chaxi Detachment and the Ninggaozhen base were incorporated into the 120th Division, its strength in the Jinsui region would be greatly enhanced.

It could also be the Jireliao Advance Army.

They might have set their sights on the Chadong Detachment and the Longyanchi Base, or the Changwanshan Base and the Pingbei Detachment. In any case, whether it was the 120th Division or the Yireliao Advance Army, their rank was far higher than that of the Eighth Column.

If they act together, even Yan'an and the headquarters will have a headache.

Now that the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region has taken the lead in establishing the 11th and 12th Military Sub-districts, it will be able to put an end to the other military regions' thoughts.

"Old leader, even if for some reason the Eighth Column needs to be split up and our Eighth Column needs to be independent from the First Division. But I believe that the First Division, the 11th Military Division, and the 12th Military Division are complementary in terms of location and economy. Old leader, when we fight in the future, we still need to cooperate with each other. Only by cooperating with each other can we deal the greatest blow to the Japanese army.

If we follow Wei Hongjun's idea, he was actually opposed to the establishment of so many military sub-districts in the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region.

Because historically, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region also established numerous military sub-districts. As a result, these sub-districts operated independently, fighting independently and lacking coordination during normal counter-mopping-up operations. As a result, when the Japanese and puppet troops raided the Jin-Cha-Ji base area, they were able to defeat them one by one. Each military sub-district carried out its own raids, with little help from other military sub-districts.

This was also the point for which Marshal Nie was later criticized.

That is, he was unable to form a joint force among the military sub-districts under his command.

It was not until 1944 that the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region merged those military sub-regions and finally established four major military regions.

However, Wei Hongjun's influence was insignificant and he was unable to change the situation at all.

Moreover, at this time, the troops were all fighting independently. There was ample reason to establish so many military sub-districts. However, Wei Hongjun couldn't control the affairs of the other sub-districts. But Sub-Districts 1, 11, and 12 were originally one entity. Even if they were divided into three sub-districts, they still needed to coordinate with each other.

Especially now that the North China Front Army is short of manpower, the Eighth Route Army is even more needed to cooperate with the Japanese and puppet troops. Mobilize the Japanese troops and then defeat them one by one.

Only in this way can we better strike the Japanese army.

Furthermore, Divisions 1, 11, and 12 had always been a thorn in the side of the North China Front Army. During the sweep of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, % to % of the Japanese and puppet troops were targeting them. Therefore, they needed to cooperate even more.

So Wei Hongjun immediately expressed his position to Yang Quanwu. Wang Qiuyun also nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, old leader. Although the 11th and 12th Military Sub-districts have been established, we are still the same as before.

Of course, the situation between Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun is not only a matter of coordination on the battlefield.

Another reason was that the two men were too inexperienced. Although they had become military sub-district commanders and political commissars, they still needed the protection of the big bosses.

Within the big mountain area of ​​Jin-Cha-Ji, there is also the small mountain area of ​​the Red 1st Division and the Independent Regiment.

Yang Quanwu nodded.

Yang Quanwu was very happy with Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun's statements.

Yang Quanwu certainly understood that the artificial establishment of military sub-districts and the artificial separation of the Eighth Column were not good things for the First Sub-district, the Eighth Column, or the Chahar Anti-Japanese War situation.

But there is no way.

Sometimes many things are just so helpless.

Everyone has their own interests.

The 120th Division had its own interests, the Ji-Re-Liaoning Advance Army had its own, and the Jin-Cha-Yi Military Region had its own interests. Beyond these first-tier military regions, Yan'an had its own perspectives, and the headquarters had its own perspectives. These intertwined interests and conflicts sometimes necessitated compromise.

The Eighth Column was the fist force of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, and of course it would not agree to be swallowed up by other forces. Although they were all anti-Japanese forces and Eighth Route Army troops, they also had to protect their own interests.

Yang Quanwu was very pleased that Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun did not get carried away by this appointment.

"This is what I want to say to you two. Although the Eighth Column no longer exists, I'm still used to calling you the Eighth Column. Commander Nie and I believe that a direct split of the Eighth Column would be detrimental to its future and the anti-Japanese situation in Chahar. So what we hope is that the Eighth Column will be separated in name only, but not in reality. Maintain the current situation.

Do you understand me? "

"clear."

"clear."

Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun nodded.

all happy.

Splitting up the divisions was no easy feat. Furthermore, establishing the 11th and 12th Military Sub-districts would require the addition of numerous logistical agencies and units. After all, a military sub-district required numerous organizations and a multitude of personnel. This was a major headache for Wei Hongjun.

The Eighth Route Army is developing rapidly now, so these are not problems.

Starting next year, when the Eighth Route Army base areas face extreme hardship, the massive logistics apparatus will become a burden. Historically, to reduce this burden, the Eighth Route Army eliminated various smaller organizations. This included merging many field unit cadres with military sub-district cadres. This was all done to reduce the number of cadres.

If the Eighth Column had been separated in name only, and not truly, there would have been no need to establish so many military sub-district logistics agencies. There would have been no need to streamline the military and government in difficult times.

"It's only a change in name. Just as you built your troops and bases before, so will you build them in the future. Just as you fought your battles before, so will you fight your battles in the future. The 11th and 12th Military Sub-districts are just external designations."

"Yes."

"Yes."

Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun nodded.

"There's also the matter of Comrade Zheng Weishan serving as deputy commander of the 12th Military Sub-district. Comrade Zheng Weishan was a senior cadre who served as a divisional political commissar in the Fourth Front Army. You must maintain unity.

"Yes."

Although Wei Hongjun nodded in agreement, he sighed in his heart.

If Yang Quanwu had been able to maintain good unity, he would not have made so many enemies around him.

Yang Quanwu paused and continued, "However, there are also benefits to establishing a military sub-district. You can use the name of the military sub-district to request that the military district assign your main force regiment designation. Also, for cadre and material allocation, you can now request personnel directly from the military district without going through the first sub-district. The establishment of a military sub-district this time is a good opportunity. Establishing a military sub-district requires a lot of cadres, and you can request them from the military district. The Military and Political Cadre School, the Second Branch of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, and the Military District Training Corps all have a lot of cadres."

Military sub-districts are directly led by the military region.

As the second-level Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, it has more autonomy than during the Eighth Column period.

"Old leader, can we really ask the military district for a number?"

"Of course. You are now two military sub-districts. You currently have three main regiments per sub-district, so it's only natural that you should ask the military district for two more. You can at least ask the military district for four more regiments. As long as you have troops with sufficient combat effectiveness, the military district won't mind giving you more."

"Old leader, what's the point of just having a number? We are seriously short of cadres right now.

"Don't set your sights on me."

As soon as Wei Hongjun complained, Yang Quanwu immediately fought back.

Wei Hongjun is truly shameless. He constantly complains about his poverty to the Military Region and the First Division, yet everyone knows that the Eighth Column is currently experiencing excellent cadre development. During its development, the Eighth Column has absorbed numerous officers from the Northeast Army, Northwest Army, and Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and has also sought cadre from the Military Region and the First Division. Of course, they've also absorbed many cadres from the Pingxi Detachment, as well as those from the Tenth and Twelfth Battalions (21st Regiment) of the Third Division.

The cadre sources for the Eighth Column were extremely complex. This was primarily due to the 8th Column's limited experience, and during its rise to prominence, it had no time to cultivate its own cadre base, so it resorted to soliciting and acquiring cadres from others. Yet, Wei Hongjun was able to bring together such a diverse cadre base.

That's why Wei Hongjun caused headaches for the higher-ups.

His abilities are truly remarkable, but his experience is truly shallow. During the Red Army era, he was only a small battalion-level cadre. If Wei Hongjun had been a regimental-level cadre during the Red Army era, the higher-ups wouldn't be so worried now.

Wei Hongjun saw Yang Quanwu quickly waved his hands and said with a smile: "Old leader, don't worry. I won't take your favorite general away."

"Then tell me."

"Old leader, I heard that you want to send Comrade Tang Fan, the captain of the teaching brigade, back to the military region?

"Ah."

It's no secret.

Yang Quanwu was a master of both military and political savvy, and he treated his subordinates well. However, he was also a leader who had his way. From the Independent Regiment to the Independent Division, and then to the First Division, countless cadres left, many with similar experience to Yang Quanwu. Many were forced to leave because they disagreed with Yang Quanwu's strategic thinking.

Throughout the history of the First Division, many veteran Red Army members and cadres chose to leave because they could not find satisfactory positions. However, some cadres of the First Division also chose to leave because they disagreed with Yang Quanwu on the development of the troops and the base area.

However, looking back at history, Yang Quanwu's ideas were often correct.

Yang Quanwu is definitely a far-sighted general.

History has proven his judgment of the current situation, his ideas about base construction, and his views on the future development of the army to be correct. However, when the First Division was developing, not all cadres understood or supported his ideas.

Different road non-phase plan.

Furthermore, Yang Quanwu himself had the final say in Division 1, truly possessing absolute power. Many who disagreed with him felt that he was suppressing them, leading many to leave.

Because the Independent Division and the First Division were the territories opened up by Yang Quanwu.

Tang Fan touched Yang Quanwu's bottom line.

Yang Quanwu asked Tang Fan to turn the teaching brigade into a training unit for the company and platoon level of the first division, and to train batches of qualified grassroots cadres for the division's troops. Tang Fan had the ability to do so, otherwise Yang Quanwu would not have entrusted him with such an important task.

Yang Quanwu has high hopes for the teaching brigade.

It's almost like teaching the team to give them whatever they want.

However, Tang Fan chose to turn the teaching team into a main force capable of fighting. Yang Quanwu criticized Tang Fan several times, but he still did what he wanted, so Yang Quanwu had no choice but to send him back to the military region.

"Why, you want him?"

"Old leader, think about it. Tang Fan is a fierce general. If you send him back, how will he work in the military region in the future? How will others view him? Maybe this fierce general will never have the opportunity to lead troops in battle again. For a man who leads troops in battle, not being able to fight means having no hope at all.