"Sorry, I heard that you have been fishing for a lot of good things in Russia during this period. You are very fat. You should take out some good things and let others drink the soup."
"Linge, no matter how many things you took, I am just a passing god of wealth. Everything depends on the arrangements of the general and the chief of staff. How do you organize the troops and distribute weapons? All you need to say is, I will obey the order!"
"No, for such a big matter, we need to listen to everyone's opinions, especially the auxiliary commander and you. You are now Fengjun's arsenal. God of Wealth. Without Zhu Yan's full help, this reorganization cannot be completed.
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As the chief of staff of Fengjun, Yang Yuting is actually very clear that this reorganization is actually a major adjustment of Fengjun's internal interests. The army must establish a new system, some old people who cannot be used must be sidelined, and the newly emerged forces must be given support.
They have enough room to grow.
In addition, at the technical level, Fengjun's weapon systems must be unified, and logistics supplies and recruit training must also be implemented. The three provinces must adopt unified standards to improve the cohesion and combat effectiveness of Fengjun.
To achieve any goal, in fact, it is inseparable from the full cooperation of Zhang Zuoxiang and Zhang Tinglan. As soon as they arrived in Fengtian, Zhang Zuolin found Zhang Zuoxiang and wanted to have a good talk. Yang Yuting found Zhang Tinglan,
This move has an unusual meaning.
"I'd like to say that you have also read the commander's reorganization plan. Do you have any opinions?"
"Mr. Lin Ge, in fact, according to this plan, Fengjun will reorganize a total of three main divisions, one for each province, Fengtian will be assigned two garrison divisions, and Jilin and Heilongjiang will arrange a total of three garrison brigades. This constitutes the main force of Fengjun.
The military strength, supplemented by the militia, is already complete, but I think the only problem is the lack of top-level design!"
Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Zuoxiang were discussing this plan along the way. The two of them not only wanted to gain enough benefits for themselves, but also considered the long-term interests of Fengjun. It can be said that they spent a lot of thought before coming up with a more specific measure.
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"What do you mean by this top-level design?"
"To put it simply, all the troops in Fengjun are still commanded by the commander alone. Below are the heads of each army. As for Lin Ge, although you are the chief of staff, you are more of a commander.
He is just a military advisor. I think this system cannot keep up with the trend of the times, and it has caused a lot of looseness within the Fengtian faction, seriously affecting its combat effectiveness!"
The Beiyang warlords had huge resource advantages, but in the end they were inevitably destined to be destroyed. To a large extent, there was no suitable system and the huge power could not be integrated in one place. The leader of a faction relied on prestige, affection, and other means to win over them.
A few major subordinates were accommodated, and then they were divided up level by level.
Such a power model is completely vertical and lacks horizontal connections. It is like a fortress built of sand and is completely vulnerable.
Yang Yuting was actually aware of this problem, so when Zhang Tinglan talked about top-level design, Yang Yuting seemed to have guessed something. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly asked: "I'm sorry, do you have any suggestions? Please give me some advice!"
"It's not a guide, just a simple opinion. I think the power of the staff must be strengthened. In fact, our current positioning of the staff is biased, or a bit out of date. Our staff is just like the ancient military advisers, who make suggestions and assist the commander.
role. However, after many years of development of the Western military division system, the staff system has been greatly enriched. Taking Germany as an example, although the Kaiser is the nominal supreme commander, the actual command power of the three armed forces falls on the chief of general staff.
.And Germany’s effective staff system is the most critical factor for their army to dominate Europe.”
In ancient wars, because the battlefield situation was relatively clear and the troops were not very complicated, the commander could make a complete decision. This was also true in the early days of the musket era. The troops lined up in dense battle formations and fired guns at each other.
, in this case, what is most needed is a wise and tenacious commander. The staff officer is still a kind of secretarial job, and the task is also like a mouthpiece.
However, as the battlefield situation changes, weapons become more and more advanced and diverse, and the war becomes a contest between the entire national system. From logistics mobilization to frontline command and decision-making, each link requires reference to a large amount of data and a detailed understanding of the situation.
Under this situation, chief officers at all levels can no longer grasp the overall situation well just relying on their personal abilities. Therefore, there must be an effective staff system to help them provide various plans, assist command, and advise the headquarters.
The effect continues to be amplified.
In fact, this is also a sign that military command power has shifted from individuals to collectives. Starting from the late Qing Dynasty, the new army began to be trained. Beiyang also imitated the German military system, but it can be said that it was only superficial and did not get the essence.
Dispensable role.
Zhang Tinglan raised the issue of staff at this time, and Yang Yuting suddenly had a storm in his mind. He guessed Zhang Tinglan's thoughts, and also saw the benefits of this measure. Not only for Fengjun, but also for him personally. Now Yang Yuting
Everything he does depends on Zhang Zuolin's support. Without Zhang Dashuai, the power in Yang Yuting's hands instantly became zero, and none of those old guys would pay attention to him.
Once the general staff is strengthened, the power in Yang Yuting's hands will rapidly expand. As chief of staff, he can almost be on an equal footing with veterans like Zhang Zuoxiang and Sun Liechen.
Of course, for Fengjun, with a strong staff system, he can better command the army, control the territory of the three provinces, and enhance cohesion. This is probably what Zhang Zuolin wanted.
In fact, Yang Yuting had had similar thoughts for a long time, but he didn't have enough status and it didn't carry any weight to speak out, so he just kept it in his heart. Now that Zhang Tinglan said this, Yang Yuting suddenly became energetic.
"I would like to say, is this your personal intention or the assistant commander's intention?"
"We all have this view. My father was also discussing this matter with the Marshal. It turns out that we only have one province, and we can just discuss things if we have any. Now there are three provinces, and there is no strong set of policies to deal with all aspects of the issues that need to be addressed.
It is impossible to make effective decisions without the assistance of a staff team, so it is imperative to establish a staff system!"
"My humble opinion is that this is a great idea, but if you want to truly establish a staff system, I'm afraid it will be much more difficult than simply adjusting the organization!"
"No matter how old it is, it is inevitable. Take our troops as an example. They are actually fighting every day. It stands to reason that they are truly experienced veterans. The Japanese have not fought since the Russo-Japanese War, but
Is it safe for our army to confront the Japanese army head-on? Will our command level exceed theirs?"
Zhang Tinglan kept asking questions, directly hitting the point. In fact, before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in history, the Chinese Army was fighting every day and was experienced in hundreds of battles. On the contrary, the Japanese army stayed away from the battlefield for a long time. It was completely
New recruits, the result of the collision between the two sides was that the veterans suffered a disastrous defeat and the new recruits won a great victory.
This is the lack of summary and improvement of the Chinese ** team, the tactical level has not improved at all, and the command ability is seriously low. The main reason for these problems is the lack of a staff system. The commander cannot scientifically grasp the changes on the battlefield, so the army is defeated like a mountain.
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"What I said is true, but if we follow the example of the great powers, the power of the General Staff will be greatly strengthened, and it will even be on an equal footing with the divisions. Who can sit on the throne of Chief of Staff is really a bit of a worry!"
"What's the trouble? Linge, you are now the chief of staff. Your position remains unchanged, your power is increased, and no one will say anything!"
Yang Yuting had a wry smile on his face: "Sorry, don't make fun of me. I have only been with the commander for a year or two, and there are so many people with more seniority than me. I am already shaky in this position. If
If you increase the power again, you will be overwhelmed immediately!"
Yang Yuting was speaking from his heart. Once he followed the example of the great powers and established a general staff headquarters, the power of the general staff headquarters would be quite astonishing.
Command training, logistics mobilization, formulation of combat plans, evaluation of officers at all levels, distribution of equipment and materials, etc. As long as it is related to the army, he can get involved. To be fair, the power of the chief of staff is second only to Lao Zhang, and more powerful than those of each division.
Teachers have great authority, and such an important position is definitely not for someone with junior qualifications.
"My humble opinion, since you made this suggestion, why not become the chief of staff?"
"Lin Ge, do you want me to be struck by lightning? There are so many uncles and uncles in front of me, so I'm going to command them and don't want to lose my head?"
Zhang Tinglan flatly rejected the proposal. Of course, his qualifications were just a rhetorical statement. More importantly, once he became the chief of staff, although he had amazing power, he would also lose the opportunity to form his own line. Zhang Tinglan knew the gains and losses.
Yang Yuting spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "I'd like to say that since I have rejected you, I can no longer think of a suitable candidate.
"Ling Ge, in fact, it takes a long time to establish the staff system. It is not achieved overnight. The power will not be too great at the beginning and needs to be developed step by step. If you must refuse, you might as well let Zhu Qinglan take this position!"
Zhu Qinglan is still the governor of Heilongjiang, but his power is limited, and he only has a false name. The false name he carries makes Wu Junsheng feel uncomfortable. Old Wu is half a step lower than Zhang Zuoxiang for no reason. There must be something in his heart
resentment.
If we can take advantage of this opportunity to push Zhu Qinglan to the position of chief of staff, and Wu Junsheng takes advantage of the situation, Lao Wu will definitely support the staff system, and Zhang Zuoxiang will also support this system. With the support of these two people, Zhang Zuolin will agree.
It's basically a foregone conclusion.
Yang Yuting's eyes also lit up. This idea is indeed a good one and will benefit everyone. If Zhu Qinglan becomes the chief of staff, he can get rid of the embarrassing situation at hand. As for the deputy chief of staff, it must be Yang Yuting. Yang Yuting can also display his talents and abilities.
, the actual power is much greater than it is now.
"I have to say, Zhuge is really talented!
While they were discussing, Zhang Zuolin sent someone to invite them over, and they did not dare to neglect. They hurried to the Tiger Hall and saw Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zuoxiang, Sun Liechen, and Wu Junsheng already seated.
As soon as Lao Zhang saw them arriving, he smiled and said: "Fuchen told me that he was going to set up a general staff and suggested that Zhu Qinglan be the chief of the general staff. What do you think?"
"I say Marshal, and I approve with both hands. Zhu Qinglan understands military affairs, has strategy, and has outstanding qualifications and prestige. It is perfect for him to serve as Fengjun's chief of staff!"
Wu Junsheng waggled his tongue and kept hating Zhu Qinglan. The core meaning was that he wanted to send this person away so that he could take over the Heilongjiang governor's post in a serious manner. Sun Liechen didn't say much. The new chief of staff and
He didn't have much at stake, so he simply didn't say anything.
"Since everyone has no objections, it is passed. Lin Ge, please feel sorry for me. Zhu Qinglan will serve as a helper and deputy chief of staff of Fengjun. From now on, daily military affairs will be handed over to the staff department. Both the chief and deputy chiefs of staff will participate in all important tasks."
We will make decisions together with the provincial governors and division commanders to express their opinions and formulate strategies!"
In one sentence, Lao Zhang stated the mission of the General Staff Headquarters in a very general way. However, Wu Junsheng and Sun Liechen were both very shrewd people. As soon as they heard this, they vaguely guessed that this General Staff Headquarters had amazing power and was a popular figure.
Yamen. But they had already agreed to its establishment, so they could not object. This institutional arrangement related to the fundamentals of Fengjun was passed without any surprises. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come.
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