Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

But soon Wei Hongjun was also thinking about how the military district would arrange Wang Qiuyun and himself.

Not only was Wei Hongjun nervous, but so were the other cadres in the 8th Column. The 8th Column was entirely created by Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun, and countless cadres in the 8th Column were promoted by the two of them.

Now that the Eighth Column has split up, one of the Chahar-Suiyuan Military Regions already has people in it, so what about the remaining Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region?

Marshal Nie continued, "Comrade Wang Qiuyun serves as Deputy Commander and Acting Commander of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region. Comrade Wei Hongjun serves as Deputy Political Commissar and Acting Political Commissar of the Yi-Rehe-Chahar Military Region. Comrade Zhang Zihua serves as Deputy Commander of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region, Comrade Han Weiguo serves as Director of the Political Department of the Yi-Rehe-Chahar Military Region, Comrade Xu Luomin serves as Chief of Staff of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region, and Comrade Li Shiping serves as Director of the Logistics Department of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region.

This appointment finally makes people feel relieved.

Xu Luomin was originally the deputy commander of the 8th Column, but this time he did not become the deputy commander of the Rehe-Chahar Military Region, but only the chief of staff of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region. This was also the case for many cadres of the 8th Column.

Zheng Weishan, Xiao Yongshi and Li Shiping were originally deputy commanders of the 8th Column, but none of them became deputy commanders of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region.

Because they lack the qualifications and level.

Their military achievements were not enough to allow them to skip the rank and be promoted to deputy commander of the Ji-Re-Cha Military Region. The only exception was Zhang Zihua. Because Zhang Zihua's Chahar Detachment had a great military record and was the main force of the 8th Column.

Now Zhang Zihua is the commander of the First Brigade of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Region and has won consecutive victories in Rehe.

Zhang Zihua was also the second most powerful general in the 8th Column after Wang Qiuyun.

He personally led his troops to kill several active Japanese generals. Therefore, Zhang Zihua, like Wang Qiuyun, was a rising general in the Jinchayi area. This time, only Zhang Zihua followed the pace of Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun and became the deputy commander of the Yirecha Military Region.

Wei Hongjun was very excited.

The Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region currently established is not an ordinary military region.

It was the official second-level military region of the Jinchayi Military Region. Currently, those who could serve as commanders and political commissars of second-level military regions were at least generals, as long as they had not transferred to local areas.

Given Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun's seniority, their appointments as deputy commander and deputy political commissar of the Yirecha Military Region directly elevated their ranks. With this appointment, they would no longer face any seniority issues.

Because this appointment is almost a final decision.

The status that the two men had fought for during the War of Resistance made up for their lack of qualifications.

In addition, the two served as acting commander and political commissar, still responsible for the affairs of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region. If they had developed well in the future, they would have had no problem becoming corps leaders during the Liberation War. In 52, they would have been promoted to deputy corps level without much difficulty, and if they had developed well, they could have been promoted directly to corps level.

Wei Hongjun is still very satisfied with the current results.

Wei Hongjun is really grateful to Coach Nie.

Because from the independent detachment, the Eighth Column, the Eleventh Military Division, and the Twelfth Military Division, Marshal Nie had always taken care of and protected Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun. If it weren't for this, the two of them wouldn't have reached their current positions with their qualifications.

"The Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region has added the 8th and 9th Jin-Cha-Ji Brigades. The organization and personnel lists of the 8th and 9th Brigades will be determined by the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region itself and then reported to the Military Region."

"Yes."

"The Jincha Sub-bureau appointed Comrade Zhao Lu as Secretary of the Chahar-Suiyuan Border Region, and Comrade Wei Hongjun as Secretary of the Jirecha Border Region.

With the establishment of six secondary military regions within the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, adjustments were also made to the several border regions under the Jin-Cha-Ji Branch Bureau. Border regions were established in response to the military regions. Wei Hongjun's appointment as Party Secretary of the Ji-Re-Cha Border Region effectively marked him as the top leader of the Party and government in the newly established Ji-Re-Cha Military Region.

Although he did not become the political commissar of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region, with this position as the district party secretary, Wei Hongjun could still control the future development of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region.

Chapter 493 New Mission

"Chief."

After the meeting, Marshal Nie did not interfere in the following matters.

After the establishment of the Chahar-Suiyuan Military Region, Zhao Lu and other military region leaders met with the cadres below. Because Zhao Lu was an outsider cadre, he needed to quickly familiarize himself with the cadres of the Chahar-Suiyuan Military Region and get everyone to work together as quickly as possible.

The Jirecha Military Region, on the other hand, was very calm.

Because Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun were acting commander and political commissar of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region, the overall military structure remained unchanged. The former 8th Column Headquarters could simply be transferred to the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region Headquarters.

After the meeting, Luo Qirong arrived at the Ji-Re-Cha Military Region. Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun stood and saluted upon seeing him approach. Luo Qirong, acting as the deputy political commissar and director of the political department, was discussing the region's future development with them.

Seeing Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun salute, Luo Qirong also returned the salute. Then he smiled and said, "Comrade Wang Qiuyun, Comrade Wei Hongjun, I am very familiar with your names in Yan'an and at the headquarters.

Every once in a while, we hear that you guys killed a Japanese general. You really brought honor to our Eighth Route Army."

"Commander, you're exaggerating. These few skills we have in fighting were all taught to us by you back then.

"I've read your files. You came from the Fourth Column of the Red Fourth Army."

"Yes, Commander. We all attended your lectures when you were giving them."

This is not just Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun flattering each other.

It’s true.

Luo Renfa took them to participate in the revolution, taught them some basic military knowledge in the Red Guards, and taught them how to shoot guns, turning the two children into soldiers.

So the one who taught the two people how to fight and the most basic infantry tactics was Luo Qirong in front of them.

Luo Qirong traveled to western Fujian to train the peasant Red Guards, teaching them how to fight, transforming these peasant Red Guards into true Red Army units. Later, as Chief of Staff of the Fourth Column, this became his responsibility. Besides training new recruits, he also taught these combat-naive peasant Red Guards the simplest infantry tactics. It's fair to say that the majority of the cadres of the peasant army in western Fujian, part of the Fourth Column of the Red Fourth Army, were trained in warfare by Luo Qirong.

The Fourth Column was quite large at the time, reaching a peak of 3000 men. Therefore, Luo Qirong didn't recognize the then-younger Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun. However, the two men still had a deep impression of Luo Qirong, as they had indeed learned how to fight from him.

"Then this time we can be considered as a reunion of old comrades."

"Yes, Chief."

"Don't be so serious. I just came here to listen to your two thoughts on the future development of the Yi-Re-Cha Military Region. Speaking of which, the Eighth Column was developed by you two behind enemy lines. Originally, you two should have served as the commander and political commissar of the Re-Cha Military Region. This time, you two are only acting commander and political commissar. Do you feel a little wronged?"

"Commander, both of us have been members of the Party for ten years and have served in the military for over a decade. We bear the Party's discipline in mind and know the Three Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention by heart. We all know the importance of obeying orders and following directions.

Wei Hongjun immediately stood up and expressed his position.

Regardless of the actual situation or what you think, you still have to express your position.

This is an attitude.

The 8th Column made such great contributions, but they were only given an acting commander and an acting political commissar. Doesn’t it have any thoughts in its mind?

Luo Qirong smiled. Speaking of which, Luo Qirong also came from a background in political work, and Wei Hongjun's achievements over the years were well-known within the Eighth Route Army's political work system. Even the Chairman praised Wei Hongjun highly.

Although they had never met before, the three of them were from the Fourth Column of the Red Fourth Army, so they could be considered old comrades.

Therefore, Luo Qirong still has a good impression of Wei Hongjun.

Luo Qirong smiled and said, "That's not necessary. We are old comrades, so there's no need for such formalities. Even if you feel a little uncomfortable, I hope you can treat this appointment correctly.

The appointment of the Jinchayi Branch also took full consideration of all aspects of the situation.

You will have many opportunities in the future to remove this code.

"Yes."

"What were your considerations when the military district gave the designations to the 8th and 9th Brigades of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region?

Luo Qirong was very happy.

He is very busy with his work in the military district.

Especially now that the military region is undergoing a major restructuring, as Deputy Political Commissar and Director of the Political Department, he has a lot to deal with. He came this time to appease Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun. After all, these two have great military achievements, but they are only acting commander and acting political commissar. He is worried that they are too young to accept the position.

Another thing to talk about is the work under the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region.

Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun hadn't considered this question before. However, the Eighth Column had grown from a small organization to its current state, so they were very familiar with its current situation. They also discussed the next steps in the development of the unit.

So Wang Qiuyun immediately said, "If the Eighth and Ninth Brigades are established, my suggestion is that Comrade Zheng Weishan serve as the commander of the Eighth Brigade, and Comrade Xiahou Wen as the political commissar of the Eighth Brigade. Comrade Xiao Yongshi will serve as the commander of the Ninth Brigade, and Comrade Chu He will serve as the political commissar of the Ninth Brigade.

"anything else?"

"I think we can transfer Comrade Li Wanfu, commander of the 16th Regiment, to serve as deputy commander and chief of staff of the 34th Brigade, and Comrade Chen Zhonghe, commander of the th Regiment, to serve as deputy commander and chief of staff of the th Brigade.

Wei Hongjun added.

Luo Qirong nodded. He wasn't familiar with the 8th Column's cadre, and therefore wasn't familiar with the list of cadres proposed by Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun. However, he had only come to briefly discuss the future of the Yirecha Military Region, so he didn't express any objections.

"Since you think it's feasible, please write a report and I'll hand it over to Commander Nie. Once the Military District Party Committee has finalized it, you can formally form the Eighth and Ninth Brigades.

"Yes."

"Then let's talk about the next steps of the military region. Your main task is to completely connect with the Yireliao Military Region. To do this, the troops need to fight all the way to Jixian County and link up with the Jidong troops in Jixian County. To the north, the Yireliao Military Region will be responsible for establishing a base in the direction of Chengde, and you will be responsible for the base in the direction of Chifeng. Of course, you can cooperate with the Jireliao Military Region troops in your operations in Rehe. How to coordinate will require you to discuss with the Yireliao Military Region."

"Yes."

Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun had already had ideas in this regard.

Luo Qirong saw that the two people were very restrained and said with a smile: "Look at you, this is not a discussion about work. Tell me what you think. After all, I just came here and I am not familiar with the situation here.

Wei Hongjun glanced at Wang Qiuyun, then organized his words and said, "Commander, our thinking is that with the current situation in Rehe being so serious, the Kwantung Army will not just sit there and watch. The Kwantung Army will gradually send troops into Rehe to put down the resistance there. But judging from the current world situation, the Japanese army has shifted its focus to the Pacific battlefield. This year, the Japanese army has been constantly withdrawing divisions from the North China Front Army and the Central China Front Army to the south, which shows that the Japanese army is short of manpower in the Pacific battlefield. Britain and the United States are both old imperialist countries, and the United States has the world's largest industry. Since Japan has gone to war with Britain and the United States, the number of troops it needs will inevitably be a large number. But judging from the current situation, it is no longer possible for them to continue withdrawing troops from the interior of the country.

Because the Japanese army in the interior of China is short of manpower. The current situation of the China Expeditionary Force is that it does not have enough strength to support the Pacific battlefield. Therefore, the troops that the Japanese army will withdraw next year can only be drawn from the Kwantung Army.

Luo Qirong looked at Wei Hongjun talking and smiled.

Wei Hongjun's name is truly recognizable. Many of his initiatives in military political work are groundbreaking. Luo Qirong had previously considered Wei Hongjun highly capable. However, upon meeting him today, he discovered his intelligence. From these subtle clues, he could deduce a great deal.

"The Kwantung Army is strong now, but as long as Japan starts to withdraw troops from the Kwantung Army, it will soon become an empty shell.

Look at the North China Front Army, it only has about 21 troops. But the Japanese army has already withdrawn the 33st, 41rd, and st Divisions from the North China Front Army. If they withdraw from the Kwantung Army, the number will be even greater. This is a good opportunity for us, a good opportunity to advance into Northeast China.

"Chief, Northeast China is currently the most industrially developed region in our country.

More importantly, after its establishment, the Nationalist government never truly entered the Northeast. The Northeast has always been the territory of Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Xueliang's Northeastern Army. Since the September 18th Incident, no other Chinese power has set foot here. This means that we, like the Nationalist Party, have no foundation in the Northeast. Whoever can enter the Northeast first will gain the upper hand there. Right now, our advantage is enormous. The Nationalist troops are thousands of miles away, while our forces are already developing in eastern Hebei and Rehe. As long as we have the opportunity, we can expand into the Northeast. If we can enter the Northeast first and control it, we will then have a vast rear base like the Northeast. This way, even if we fall out with the Nationalist Party and go to war again, we won't have to fear them. With the Northeast, our revolution has a foundation for victory.

In fact, Wei Hongjun has a lot more to say.

That is, if the Eighth Route Army could enter and control Northeast China as soon as possible, the Soviet Union would have no excuse to enter China and no chance to control the Changchun Railway, Dalian and other places.

After the founding of New China, diplomacy will become more comfortable.

Furthermore, entering Northeast China earlier would have prevented the Soviets from removing so much machinery and equipment. Northeast China's industry was already strong, and the Soviets' large-scale removal of machinery and equipment directly destroyed 70% to 80% of the industry. Had the Soviets not removed so much machinery and equipment from Northeast China, the steel production at the time of the founding of the People's Republic of China could have exceeded 2 million tons, or even more.

Perhaps by 58, the national steel production could reach 800 to 1000 million tons. By then, the steel needed for national construction would not be so scarce.

But this cannot be said casually.

Luo Qirong nodded.

Looking at the map, he said, "You're thinking very far ahead."

In fact, after hearing Wei Hongjun's words, Luo Qirong was already very shocked.

This was no longer simply a matter of local troop operations; it involved a much larger strategy. It could even be said to involve the central government's strategy for the future development of the Eighth Route Army. No wonder the Chairman admired Wei Hongjun so much and wanted him to come to Yan'an to see him.

"Comrade Wei Hongjun, please write down your thoughts in a report and give it to me."

"Yes."

"Now let's get to know the other leading comrades of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region."

Chapter 494 Joint Operation

Leaders such as Marshal Nie, Luo Qirong and Cheng Zhihua were mainly responsible for appeasing various forces.