The north wind howled, stirring up dust all over the sky.
A DC-3 transport plane made a forced landing on the airport runway during a break in the wind.
The landing gear bumped hard several times and finally stabilized.
This is an empty transport plane.
There was only Zhang Yong on the plane. He was the passenger and driver.
If it is overloaded, it will probably be choked.
Stop.
Get out of the cabin.
There are people waiting outside.
It was Gu Bafeng who stayed behind after the incident.
Oh, I feel a little guilty.
Because of Gu Bafeng's contribution to the rescue, Gu Zhenglun retained his position as commander of the military police. However, Gu Bafeng was left to sit in the northwest.
He is now the commander of the 7th Gendarmerie Regiment. It can be said that he has a high promotion. But stationed in the northwest...
In the past few months, I probably had enough of the wind and sand.
Come up from Gu Bafeng.
stand at attention.
salute.
"Commissioner."
"Captain Gu, I'm so sorry! I asked you to stay in the northwest..."
"..."
Gu Bafeng was silent.
It is a lie to say that I like to stay behind.
But if you say you don't like it, you're sorry for your conscience. It's too unsatisfactory.
Everyone in the Gu family is happy to be able to keep Gu Zhenglun's position. Gu Bafeng has to endure some hardships, which can be regarded as balancing his fortune.
When the commission is in trouble, don’t you, the military police, have the slightest responsibility?
Still want to be rich and wealthy?
What's more, he was officially promoted from the Logistics Department to the Commander of the Gendarmerie Regiment, which is considered a high promotion.
Ordinary promotions are not so fast.
You must know that the commander of this gendarmerie regiment leads the troops. It has a strength of 1,500 people.
In this era, the established principle is that if you have a gun, you will be a grass-headed king. How much power you have depends entirely on how many soldiers and guns you have.
If there are no soldiers, no matter how high the position is, it will be empty. There will be no words to speak at critical moments. For example, the President of the Executive Yuan. A certain Wang.
Relatively speaking, the position of the Minister of Military and Political Affairs, He, is much more important. Because he really has troops. There are quite a few of them.
He, Zhang Yong, Inspector...
It seems that it should also have its own troops.
The meaning of Jiang's words was very clear, that is, he was asked to supervise the Northeast Army.
The so-called inspection means supervision and leadership.
There is no nominal command, but you can actually give orders.
He commanded the Northeastern Army. Then Jiang commanded him. Naturally, the Northeastern Army became a direct descendant of Jiang.
Jiang also recognized the combat effectiveness of the Northeastern Army and hoped to make use of it.
It is gradually changed, digested, and absorbed during use.
But there is a prerequisite.
That is, the Northeast Army cannot cause trouble and cannot miss the old master.
From now on, the Northeastern Army will have only one commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief. The former young commander will gradually disappear from memory.
"How is the situation?" Zhang Yong went directly to the topic.
"Not very good." Gu Bafeng said truthfully.
"How to say?"
"It's a bit messy."
"Did the person who wanted to run escape?"
"Ran."
"So, the rest can accept reality?"
"Almost. But the morale is very low. Everyone is just dawdling. Even the basic star officer system cannot be maintained."
"so serious?"
"No one was keeping watch at night. Everything was scattered. Some people even stole the arsenal. Many weapons and equipment were missing."
"ah……"
"There is no training in the military camp. There is only eating, drinking, whoring and gambling. It is completely chaotic."
"Well……"
Zhang Yong frowned.
What a great challenge!
Ruined.
negative.
But I can understand it.
People's hearts are wandering, and they don't know what their future destiny will be.
Under such a background, how many people are willing to do something? If there were such people, they would have attracted much attention.
Wang Yizhe could barely command all the troops before. However, the Northeast Army had internal strife and killed him.
Others brought troops back to help Wang Yizhe avenge himself, and killed another group of people.
The murderer of Wang Yizhe was dragged out, executed late, and his heart and liver were dug out as a memorial. The other murderers were also killed in various ways, causing great panic and causing many people to flee.
It is exactly the same as the Tianjing Incident in the past.
In the end, all units of the Northeast Army fell apart and everyone looked for their own way out.
As a whole, it no longer exists.
The good relations between the various units have been completely severed.
Of course I am happy to see the results come to fruition.
Internal strife, mutual killing, disintegration, and the threat to him was completely eliminated.
"Are there any troops stationed in the city?"
"There are 107 divisions."
"what's the situation?"
"It turned out to belong to the 67th Army. The division commander is called Lu Xiangbi. But he is not from the Northeast. He is from Northern Hebei. Therefore, he has always been not very popular and cannot be gregarious. The 107th Division was also deeply affected by the last incident. The soldiers who fled
A lot. He was temporarily appointed by Wang Yizhe. Wang Yizhe was killed and he was also implicated."
"Why is he stationed?"
"Because everyone else is worried that if they stay in the city, Chief Hu will make dumplings and eat them in one bite."
"So, he is the unlucky guy?"
"Absolutely. Anyway, my father doesn't love my mother. There's nothing I can do to change it."
"Okay. Invite him."
Zhang Yong nodded and remembered a sentence:
This job is very challenging for me. Alas...
A mediocre teacher.
A bunch of insensitive soldiers.
People's hearts are floating.
Terrified and anxious.
It is conceivable that they want to form a fighting force.
I originally expected the red side to send hundreds of people to serve as political workers.
As a result, others politely refused. No way.
You still have to do it yourself.
Send orders.
Lu Xiangbi will arrive soon.
He is an officer who looks very old.
His face was full of pain.
Apathetic.
The eyes were bloodshot.
It is estimated that they are working hard to maintain the 107th Division, but they are unable to do so.
Came to Zhang Yong.
stand at attention.
salute.
Zhang Yong returned the gift solemnly.
At the moment when the other party saluted, he suddenly realized that the other party was an old soldier.
Although his ability may be limited, he is definitely not the kind of incompetent person.
It's not that he has poor command skills. It's that he's not good at internal fighting.
Those who are good at fighting are basically not good at internal fighting.
Similarly, those who are good at internal fighting are basically not good at fighting.
This old soldier seems to be so wasted because he has no place to be a hero at the moment.
"The humble Lu Xiangbi has met the Commissioner."
"Mr. Lu, please sit down."
Zhang Yong assumed the posture of a junior, low-key and friendly.
The war is about to begin. On the battlefield, Lu Xiangbi will have the opportunity to prove his ability.
[Information data refresh]
There are information prompts.
It's all about the 107th Division.
View personnel information.
[107th Division: 3,722 actual soldiers]
Um?
One division only has 3,700 people?
It seems that the situation is more serious than Gu Bafeng said! At least half of them escaped!
The difficulty increases sharply.
It used to be S class. Now it's SS class.
"Mr. Lu."
"arrive."
"How many people are there in your division?"
"Reporting Commissioner. Before I set off, there are still 3,722 people."
"Three thousand, seven hundred, twenty-two?"
"Yes."
"So few."
Zhang Yong was thoughtful.
This Lu Xiangbi is indeed quite capable.
At least, in terms of the number of soldiers, the memory is very clear. There is not a single person's error.
It should be noted that when Wang Yaowu reported before, there was an error of 200 people. It should not be that Wang Yaowu made a false report. It is that he really may not know.
A division has thousands of people. If the personnel changes frequently, the division commander may not really know the exact data.
"They are all humble and incompetent. They can't stop the soldiers from escaping..."
"Why did you run away?"
"There are rumors that our 107th Division is going to scare the monkeys..."
"Why?"
"Because many people in our division participated in the counter-insurgency after the February 2nd Incident, we are worried about being settled by the Queen..."
"So, you also support Wang Yizhe?"
"After the young marshal left, he appointed Chief Wang to command the entire army. They killed the commander..."
Lu Xiangbi was about to speak but stopped.
There are many things I dare not say.
The killing of Wang Yizhe was the beginning of the collapse of the Northeast Army.
As an old officer who tended to be more orthodox, Lu Xiangbi certainly did not want to see such a result.
only……
Things went counterproductive.
The situation outside is too complicated.
Rumors spread.
Undercurrent surges.
Who else can sit firmly on Diaoyutai?
well……
"Commander Lu, are you afraid of going to the battlefield?"
"Who is the enemy?"
"Of course they are Japanese invaders."
"That's not scary."
"real?"
"Mr. Commissioner, if we go to fight the Red Army or other national armies, we really don't want to. We are all tired of fighting. We will all die as our own people. It is meaningless. But, if we go to fight the Japanese invaders
, we set off immediately without saying a word. We will wait until the Japanese invaders are eliminated or die on the battlefield."
"I'm just here to take you out to kill the Japanese invaders."
"Now?"
"Yes. Now."
"That……"
Lu Xiangbi was silent.
Cold scene.
Zhang Yong said nothing.
He knew Lu Xiangbi's dilemma.
I just checked the weapons and ammunition situation of the 107th Division.
Very bad. Very bad. Extremely bad.
There is no need to estimate. You can be 100% sure. This 107th Division has the worst equipment among all the Northeastern Army.
The 107th Division was left to garrison in the city. It was probably destroyed by the regiment, and the others were not heartbroken.
There are not many important people and no weapons. It is best to be cannon fodder.
It's cruel. But that's the truth.
"Need additional personnel?"
"Need not."
"Need to replenish weapons?"
"Need not."
"Why?"
"In fighting the Japanese invaders, we will not impose conditions. If there are difficulties, we will overcome them ourselves."
"Yeah?"
Zhang Yong looked calm.
I hope Lu Xiangbi is not shouting slogans.
Frankly speaking, the current situation of the 107th Division is not suitable for departure at all.
When it comes to the battlefield, not even a Japanese invader group can stop it. It is still a defensive battle. If it is an offensive battle, even half of the Japanese invader group cannot stop it.
"Yes."
"Where is our commander?"
"The military seat is in Lantian."
"Oh, Lantian..."
Zhang Yong was thoughtful and talking to himself.
It's quite a long walk. They all went to Lantian. The distance is more than 30 kilometers.
There are mountains on the other side of Lantian. Obviously if something goes wrong, you should immediately go into the mountains to hide. Or you can rely on the mountains for defense.
They are all smart people.
Everyone wanted to see what would happen to Lu Xiangbi.
"Mr. Lu."
"arrive."
"Take me to see your 107th Division."
"yes."
Lu Xiangbi agreed.
The attitude is quite satisfactory.
boarding.
Gu Bafeng followed behind with the military police.
Zhang Yong came alone this time. Because Gu Bafeng is here, his safety is guaranteed.
If even the military police cannot protect your own safety, bringing one or two hundred people will actually be of no use.
But such a situation is unlikely to occur.
Because at this moment, the Northeast Army is no longer able to challenge Chiang Kai-shek's authority.
As an inspector sent by Chiang Kai-shek, it is absolutely impossible to do something openly. As for whether he will plot behind the scenes, then maybe,
However, Zhang Yong is not afraid of assassinations. It is impossible for the killer to get close to him.
Come to the 107th Division.
I saw soldiers gathering together in twos and threes.
It doesn't look like I'm training. It looks like I'm just hanging out.
"Mr. Lu..."
"The wages for December last year have not been paid yet."
"I see."
Zhang Yong then understood. You can’t force it.
Three months' arrears of food and salary arrears, it would be nice if they didn't start a rebellion!
Do you still expect others to maintain high morale and continue training?
If it were Zhang Yong, he would have overturned the table long ago.
Being able to keep soldiers inside the military camp and prevent them from looting outside is already the limit of Lu Xiangbi.
Otherwise, even if there are military police to suppress them and shoot them in public if they are caught, it will be useless. It will only provoke a mutiny.
Seeing Zhang Yong's appearance, the surrounding soldiers gathered around him.
Without saying a word, more and more people gathered.
Zhang Yong turned to look at the Lu Xiangbi.
Lu Xiangbi said bluntly, "They are all here to make money."
"How much is left?" Zhang Yong looked calm.
"One hundred thousand French currency."
"One hundred thousand?"
"According to the original agreement, after entering the customs, the soldier's salary is five oceans guaranteed. Three months is fifteen oceans. There are about 8,000 people in our department..."
"Isn't there only four thousand?"
"If the food and salary are reduced, other people will be willing to come back."
"real?"
"I guarantee it with my life."
"good."
Zhang Yong nodded.
One hundred thousand French currency is not too much.
However, he couldn't take it out directly. He had to find an excuse.
Food and salary should be paid by the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs. It is not Zhang Yong who pays it out of his own pocket. Unless it is his own private soldiers.
Do you want……
Suddenly a strong idea came to my mind.
I have money!
There is no other use for the time being.
Otherwise, just smash it down and turn the 107th Division into a private soldier?
The so-called private soldiers do not mean that they need to be subordinated in terms of organization, but that they are what the people want and what the public hopes.
For example, I, Zhang Yong, was responsible for supervising the 107th Division. The 107th Division had strong soldiers, good treatment, excellent performance, and high morale. But if someone else came to supervise, the situation would be the opposite. Everyone naturally hoped that he, Zhang Yong, would continue to supervise.
Then, he operated behind the scenes and secretly, and continued to bring the 107th Division under his command. Let it continue to become his fist force. If he needed to suppress others, the 107th Division would be a powerful assist.
For example, Du Yuming was in Kunming and forced the king of Yunnan to announce his resignation...
Normal people shouldn't do this.
but……
He is not normal!
He is Zhang Yong!
He is not that selfless!
If it comes from your own pocket, then the 107th Division must listen to me.
It won't be easy for anyone else to come.
"This is the inspector from Jinling..."
"Commissioner Zhang, when will we pay?"
"Now."
"What?"
"Send it now."
Zhang Yong could not restrain his evil thoughts.
Decided to pay for it myself.
Then he turned the 107th Division into his own forbidden zone.
The Rangers commanded by Cao Mengqi are not regular troops after all. They cannot be put on the stage.
However, this 107th Division is a real establishment.
As long as Zhang Yong supports him, it is impossible for the Ministry of Military Affairs to revoke this designation. Otherwise, Zhang Yong will directly knock on the door.
If the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs dared to take advantage of the 107th Division, Zhang Yong would go and recruit the troops named He.
You fuck me one, and I fuck you two.
Let's all die together.
ah……
calm!
calm!
However, I can't calm down!
Once certain thoughts are opened, they are like a flood with no embankment and cannot be controlled.
A true soldier wins!
This is what Qi Jiuding told him.
In fact, it is very likely that Comrade Wu Hao gave him the advice.
My abilities were used in the wrong place.
You should use conspiracy.
Yangtou is to build a powerful army and then directly enter the battlefield!
In the face of powerful combat power, all conspiracies and all surprise soldiers will be crushed to pieces! They are all snow lions under the sun!
The complicated Songhu battlefield, as well as various subsequent battles, all proved one thing: without your own basic base, you can't command at all. Others will not listen to you at all. Your orders and your plans cannot be truly implemented.
to be implemented.
so……
Dry!
From now on, the 107th Division is my exclusive unit, Zhang Yong. It is my base!
"Mr. Commissioner, are you going to pay today?"
"Yes. Now."
"That……"
"Gather all officers above the company level. I will announce directly."
"yes."
Lu Xiangbi hurriedly went to deliver the order.
Then he took Zhang Yong into the military headquarters auditorium and sat on the rostrum.
Zhang Yong found an opportunity and took out 200,000 French currency. He piled it directly on the rostrum.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes became sharp.
Fiat currency!
Pay!
Finally paid!
This Commissioner is not here to fool you.
He really came with the legal currency. All the legal currency has been laid out.
Lu Xiangbi's heart dropped to the ground.
Finally arrived.
It's not easy.
The military pay finally came. It’s true.
"Commissioner."
"Each person will receive an additional 20% as compensation for arrears."
"yes."
Lu Xiangbi was immediately overjoyed.
What a pity it is! Finally, the good times have come! Here comes Commissioner Zhang who really does his job!
No deception.
No deductions!
We will also send 20% more as compensation!
Such a good man is unprecedented! I hope he lives a long life...
It is best to live forever and live forever...
"Ah sneeze!"
"Ah sneeze!"
Zhang Yong sneezed desperately.
confuse.
Who is cursing me behind my back?
No, I'm here to distribute money! What else do you have to be dissatisfied with?
Rub your nose?
Silently observe every officer who comes in.
There are many officers.
The entire division has less than 4,000 men, but there are a large group of officers.
There was no way, the national military structure at that time was so bloated. There were too many non-combatants.
A division has two brigades, and a brigade has two regiments.
In fact, brigade level is not necessary at all.
The division has direct jurisdiction over the regiment.
On the contrary, the Japanese invaders were armed to the teeth and streamlined to the extreme.
An infantry regiment has more than 3,000 people, and there may not even be 200 non-combatants. Officers have almost no deputy positions.
There are a lot of deputy officers in the national army. They only get paid and don't do any work.
For a team of 4,000 people, 1,500 combat soldiers is considered good. Not to mention there is still room for pay.
Every time there is a big battle, the national army often numbers hundreds of thousands of people. But these are all paper figures.
Deduct the empty wages.
Deduct non-combatants.
The remaining ones who can actually fight may be less than 40%.
In other words, out of an army of 500,000, there may only be 200,000 who can actually fight!
terrible.
The 107th Division absolutely cannot do this.
He wants to squeeze out the water and increase the number of combatants as much as possible.
