Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

"Commander, this is the first time I see you being so generous.

Luo Renfa questioned.

How could Luo Renfa not know what kind of character Yang Quanwu had?

Although Chen Zuning was only a company commander during the Red Army period, his talent was fully demonstrated after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War. When the independent division was first developing, it sent many cadres from the main force to recruit troops.

Chen Zuning single-handedly raised a team called the Anti-Japanese Volunteer Team in Lingqiu. It was originally just a unit of new recruits.

Yet, Chen Zuning managed to train a formidable force in just three months. From the initial resistance against the Eighth Route Army's siege to the subsequent attack on Yi County alongside the main force, the troops demonstrated impressive combat effectiveness. Consequently, the First Division prepared to upgrade this Anti-Japanese Volunteer Corps to a main force battalion. How could Yang Quanwu bear to part with such a highly skilled military and political commander?

"We are better than the independent detachment anyway. We made a fortune entering Yi County this time. Let's just consider it as supporting the independent detachment."

“I’ll just say it.

The independent detachment guarding the north greatly reduced the pressure on the independent division.

Therefore, the independent division could boldly lead the main force into Yi County to open up the Yixi base, and made a fortune overnight.

Compared to the impoverished Yanbei region, Yi County is much wealthier. And the population is also different. The several counties currently under the First Division generally have a population of around 100,000.

But Yi County had a population of over 300,000, making it a densely populated area. After the independent division entered Yi County, it had assembled a force of over 3,000 within just two weeks.

Furthermore, many local anti-Japanese armed forces in Yi County had begun negotiations with the Independent Division. For example, Song Zhiyuan's Yi County Guerrilla Detachment was relatively small among the local anti-Japanese armed forces in Yi County. Even so, this anti-Japanese guerrilla detachment had more than 600 members.

The truly large-scale Yi County folk anti-Japanese armed forces, three to four thousand people are very common. Currently, Yang Quanwu is negotiating with the largest number of Yi County folk anti-Japanese armed forces to reorganize this armed force.

Furthermore, Yi County had a large number of officers from the former Northeastern Army and the 29th Army. Unwilling to retreat with the troops, they chose to remain in Yixi to form their own forces and fight the Japanese. After the Independent Division entered Yi County for reorganization, it absorbed a large number of officers from the former Northeastern Army and the 29th Army. These officers were graduates of regular military academies and possessed extensive combat experience. This influx of talent significantly filled the army's officer shortage.

Historically, these officers who were recruited by the independent division in Yi County produced a large number of middle and senior generals at the division and regiment level after liberation.

"Since I want to support the independent detachment, I won't separate them. Send Xiao Yongshi to the independent detachment as well. They all know each other, so it will be easier to carry out the work.

"Master, you are really bleeding profusely.

Luo Renfa burst into praise.

Xiao Yongshi, formerly the combat staff officer of the Independent Division, was also dispatched to the region to recruit troops. He was recruiting troops in Laiyuan, and the troops he assembled were quite numerous and highly effective. They were among the units the Independent Division was preparing to reorganize. All were destined for upgrades to main force battalions.

"I'm not the type to make promises without delivering. This time I'm giving them three capable generals so they can continue to expand their base and strengthen their military strength. Come and see.

Yang Quanwu spread out the map.

Then he said: "Once the Japanese army deployment is completed, the Japanese troops in the northeast of Shanxi will mainly be stationed in Datong, Jining, Zhangjiakou, Xuanhua, Zhuolu, and Huailai.

The area where our Division 1 is located is also threatened by the armies of these places.

However, as long as the independent detachment develops well in the Chahar region, it will be able to contain all the Japanese troops in this area. Even the Japanese troops in Datong will be unable to mobilize at full strength. Therefore, the better the independent detachment develops in Chahar, the more secure our base in the Yanbei region will be. That way, our entire chess game will be saved. Without the pressure of the Japanese troops here, we can focus on developing our base in western Hebei. Western Hebei is richer than Yanbei, with money, food, and people. Moreover, western Hebei is a mountainous region, making it a good place for guerrilla warfare. Western Hebei will become the most important base for our First Division in the future.

Yang Quanwu was really happy about the rise of the independent detachment.

The existence of the independent detachment protected the northern part of the First Division, allowing the First Division's troops to fully develop in western Hebei. The First Division's current rapid development in western Hebei is due to the sudden rise of the independent detachment.

"Yes.

The sudden rise of the independent detachment in Sheng County has given our independent division more options. The two little devils really gave us a big surprise.

Luo Renfa couldn't help but smile as he watched Yang Quanwu calling him a little devil.

Because Yang Quanwu is the same age as Wei Hongjun and one year younger than Wang Qiuyun. However, Yang Quanwu has more experience. Although they are of the same age, their qualifications and levels are completely different.

Yang Quanwu thought for a moment and said, "By the way, are the graduates of the youth training class arriving soon?"

It seems to be the end of March.

"That's good. We'll pick two of them and send them to the independent detachment.

"it is good."

Chapter 095: Reorganization of the Independent Detachment

Chief of Staff Xiao, your visit really brings glory to our independent detachment.

Just one week after the battle report was sent to the military region and division headquarters, the division headquarters sent people over.

The team was led by Divisional Staff Officer Xiao Yongshi, no ordinary staff officer. During the Red Army era, he had more experience than Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun, and held a higher rank than either. He had served in the Red Army University and the Cadre Corps, where he was a company commander and, at his highest level, a deputy regimental commander.

He is not an ordinary staff officer in the division headquarters, but the deputy chief of the operations department.

The three of them knew each other before because they were of similar age.

After Xiao Yongshi adjusted his uniform, he immediately saluted and said, "Commander and Political Commissar, Xiao Yongshi reporting in.

"What are you doing?"

This is the command document from the division headquarters.

Xiao Yongshi handed the division headquarters order in his hand to Wei Hongjun.

Wei Hongjun opened it and took a look. He was immediately overjoyed. He pulled Wang Qiuyun and let her take a look. After Wang Qiuyun finished reading it, she looked up and said in surprise, "The commander is willing to let you out?"

"I will be fighting in the independent detachment from now on. Commander and Political Commissar, let me introduce you. This is Comrade Song Zhiyuan, and this is Comrade Chen Zuning. They are both cadres from the division headquarters supporting the independent detachment."

“Welcome, welcome.

"Comrade Song Zhiyuan, welcome.

Wang Qiuyun’s biggest headache was the lack of military cadres.

Unexpectedly, the division headquarters sent three military cadres at once. They were all very capable military cadres. Three military cadres, and their ranks were not low. Therefore, Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun immediately convened a meeting of the independent detachment's Party Committee.

Comrade Song Zhiyuan's situation is clear to everyone. The division's purpose in sending him here is also clear. So I propose that the independent detachment form an artillery battalion, with Comrade Song Zhiyuan as the battalion commander. What do you think?

Wei Hongjun presided over the meeting.

The three military officers had arrived, so of course they couldn't be left idle. For the independent detachment, these people were a timely help. Of course, they had to be put to work as soon as possible.

Song Zhiyuan's case is the simplest.

He was a former artillery battalion commander in the Northeast Army and was very familiar with all kinds of artillery. He was also a graduate of a military academy who had received formal artillery training. Currently, the 8th Column had not only two Type 92 infantry guns but also a number of grenade launchers.

During this "anti-grain looting campaign," the 8th Column's Zhengzhou gun barrels were ineffective. Although Zhang Dahu had used Zhengzhou gun barrels before, he wasn't a professional barrel gunner. Therefore, he could only receive the most basic training.

But Song Zhiyuan is different.

This is a professional artillery officer.

He is not only familiar with the Japanese Type 92 infantry gun, but also with the Japanese Zheng cartridge case. His arrival will definitely have an immediate impact on the combat effectiveness of the 8th Column.

This is not up for debate. We now have two Type 92 infantry guns; they cannot be left to waste. I agree that Comrade Song Zhiyuan should be appointed commander of the artillery battalion.

"agree."

"agree.

Li Shiping, deputy political commissar of the independent detachment, Han Weiguo, director of the political department, and Zhang Dahu, chief of staff, all agreed with Wang Qiuyun. He said to Song Zhiyuan, "Comrade Song Zhiyuan, our independent detachment only has two cannons now. But don't despise us, we will have more cannons in the future."

"Commander, that's serious. As long as we can defeat the Japanese, even if we don't have artillery, I won't mind."

"it is good."

Wang Qiuyun was very happy with Song Zhiyuan's statement.

Although Song Zhiyuan came from the Northeast Army, he volunteered to join the Eighth Route Army in Yi County. He strongly supported the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese stance and was willing to join. This was what Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun were most pleased with.

Just look at Li Wanfu, the commander of the First Battalion. Officers who understand and support the Eighth Route Army and actively join it quickly accept its discipline and policies. With a little work, these officers can even join the Party.

Wei Hongjun continued, "Everyone is familiar with Comrade Chen Zuning's resume. He was a Red Army company commander who participated in the Long March. The Lingqiu Anti-Japanese Volunteer Corps, which he founded, is about to be upgraded from its divisional headquarters to a main force battalion. Therefore, my idea is to have Comrade Chen Zuning lead the troops."

"The political commissar and I share the same idea. Our independent detachment's organization wasn't very complete before, and there were many issues with the unit numbers. Now our independent detachment has won another victory, boosting the anti-Japanese morale of Sheng County.

Many young people have expressed interest in joining our independent detachment recently. We should take this opportunity to unify the independent detachment's designations. In addition to the Special Operations Battalion, the independent detachment now has five battalions. In addition to the First and Second Battalions, the County Brigade will be reorganized into the Third Battalion, the First Recruit Battalion into the Fourth Battalion, and the Second Recruit Battalion into the Fifth Battalion. In addition, there will be an artillery battalion, a machine gun battalion, a logistics battalion, and a guard battalion. This will bring our independent detachment's total strength to ten battalions. My suggestion is that Comrade Chen Zuning be appointed commander of the Fifth Battalion.

The independent detachment expands quickly.

Sheng County has a population of nearly 200,000 people, so it is no problem to deploy a 5,000-man force in Sheng County. Of course, under the current circumstances, deploying 5,000 people in Sheng County would bankrupt the Sheng County base.

The only way for the independent detachment to expand its army was to expand its base. If Sheng County was the only county, it would be impossible to mobilize a 5,000-man force. Even if they mobilized a 5,000-man force, they wouldn't have enough food.

But overall, the independent detachment is now in its rising period.

The people are very enthusiastic about joining the army.

Therefore, Wang Qiuyun had long wanted to expand the army. Previously, due to the lack of officers and veterans, he had not taken any action.

But after this head-on battle, although the troops suffered heavy casualties, the combat effectiveness of many troops will be strengthened! Now that the division headquarters has sent military cadres to support, it is a great opportunity.

"Comrade Chen Zuning, the Fifth Battalion was formerly the Second Recruit Battalion, established less than two months ago, and is comprised entirely of new recruits. Many of their grassroots commanders have only been in the army for six months and have only undergone simple training. However, the Fifth Battalion's weapons and equipment will be adequate. What the Fifth Battalion lacks now is a commander capable of leading them. Our independent detachment is currently severely short of cadres, both military and political. Comrade Chen Zuning, in addition to serving as the Fifth Battalion's commander, will also serve as its instructor. We hope that the Fifth Battalion can achieve combat effectiveness within a short period of time."

"Commander, Political Commissar, rest assured. I will make the Fifth Battalion an invincible and unstoppable force.

"it is good."

After the two of them had their affairs arranged, Xiao Yongshi was left.

He is the most difficult to arrange.

Although Xiao Yongshi was the same age as Wei Hongjun, he had more experience, a higher rank, and outstanding military achievements. Therefore, Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun discussed it privately. Wei Hongjun said, "Comrade Xiao Yongshi, serve as the deputy commander of our independent detachment.

"Commander, Political Commissar, I have come to the independent detachment and am now your soldier.

If you have any tasks, you can assign them to me directly."

Xiao Yongshi had already discovered the dilemma of Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun.

When we were in the independent regiment, the three of us had a pretty good relationship because we were all about the same age and rank.

But now that the two of them have become Xiao Yongshi's superiors, it becomes a bit awkward for them to work together.

Wang Qiuyun said bluntly, "Comrade Xiao Yongshi, you should know that our independent detachment is extremely short of cadres. We wish we could use one person as three.

So I've discussed with the political commissar the formation of a teaching brigade within our independent detachment, specifically to train grassroots commanders and political cadres. None of us have experience, but you've worked at the Red Army University for many years and are familiar with teaching. Therefore, we hope you will be the leader of the teaching brigade.

“I obey orders.

Although Xiao Yong actually prefers to lead troops to fight.

But he is an old party member and knows how to obey orders.

that would be great.

The arrival of these three people would be very useful to the independent detachment. Of course, Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun hoped that the three of them would come to the independent detachment to train more cadres for it.

It's like an old soldier can lead several new recruits.

All three of them were outstanding military and political cadres, very experienced, capable of leading troops and training cadres.

"Commander, Political Commissar, is the independent detachment really short of military cadres?