Chapter 152 The surprising candidate for Chief of Staff
In the two days since Zhou Weihan returned to the Yamawang Mountain base, he has been busy with reorganization matters.
According to Zhou Weihan's request, each battalion and the departments directly under the regiment reported their respective situations.
"Old Zhao, look at the personnel and weapons and equipment reported by each battalion!" Zhou Weihan said with a happy face.
"Oh, these guys usually give me a thumbs-down when I ask them to report the staffing establishment, but this time they completely ignored me!" Zhao Gang said while looking at the report in his hand.
"Jing Dagang and the others have caught up with a good opportunity. How long have they been the battalion commander? In the blink of an eye, they have become the regimental commander!" Zhou Weihan said.
"That's what I said, but now our Eighth Route Army is developing very fast. Although the qualifications and abilities of Jing Dagang and others are not as good as those of Li Yunlong and the others, they are more than enough to be the commander of a basic regiment in the local army!" Zhao Gang
said.
"Our new second regiment was originally a strengthened regiment, but now that we have established an independent detachment, our foundation is still a bit weak. You have to figure this out, Lao Zhao!"
Headquarters.
The deputy chief of staff was talking to a man in his thirties with a kind face.
"Comrade Xing Zhiguo, have you heard of Zhou Weihan's new second regiment?" said the deputy chief of staff.
"The New Second Regiment is a sharp-edged force in the 129th Division's combat order, and its name is well known to me!" Xing Zhiguo said with a smile.
"The headquarters has ordered that the new second regiment be expanded into an independent detachment in southern Hebei. It will set off to southern Hebei in the near future. However, there is still a shortage of candidates for the chief of staff. You have been working in the combat section of the 129th Division. After research, the headquarters decided to send you to the independent detachment.
Take on the role of Chief of Staff!”
Xing Zhiguo did not feel happy after hearing this. Instead, he felt nervous: "Chief of Staff, I am just a deputy section chief of the Operations Section. I went to the independent detachment to be the chief of staff, right..."
After the reorganization of the Red Army, due to the limited establishment of the Eighth Route Army, many generals with outstanding military exploits could only serve as battalion commanders, and more often stayed in camps, training teams, or agencies.
Xing Zhiguo worked in the combat section of the 129th Division for three years. He also thought about being deployed as a regiment leader, but he never thought about being a detachment chief of staff.
"Hey, you are an old comrade from the Red Army. No matter in terms of experience or qualifications, you are more than enough to be a regiment leader. Letting you be the chief of staff is also your old job! I am talking to you on behalf of the organization this time.
I just want to hear your opinion!”
"Chief of Staff, I obey the organization's arrangements!" Xing Zhiguo calmed down and said.
"That's right. Let me tell you about the specific arrangements of the independent detachment first, and you will convey it on behalf of the organization. The Southern Hebei Independent Detachment will be adapted from the original New Second Regiment, but the superiors will not interfere too much, etc.
After you arrive, discuss with Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang to reorganize, and then report to the headquarters!" said the deputy chief of staff.
"Yes, Chief of Staff!"
"I have selected twenty comrades from this batch of graduates from the Anti-Japanese University. You can bring them to the independent detachment. This is their personal information. Well, if there are no other questions, you can go to the Political Department to go through the handover procedures!"
The deputy chief of staff handed Xing Zhiguo a document.
"Chief of Staff, I have no problem!"
"Although Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang are young, they are not weak in ability. They are also reasonable people. You must build a good team with them after you arrive!"
Brigade Headquarters.
"Huh? Zhao Gang? Why are you here today? Since you went to the New Second Regiment, you have never been to the brigade headquarters!" the brigade commander said with a smile.
"Brigadier, Zhou Weihan has been fighting outside, and someone at home has to keep an eye on him. I really can't get away!" Zhao Gang, an honest man, explained.
This means that Zhao Gang and the brigade commander are not familiar with each other. If Zhou Weihan were to attack him, he would definitely hit him with a stick.
But unfamiliarity has its advantages. If Zhao Gang opened his mouth, the brigade commander would be embarrassed to refuse.
"Congratulations to you, the New Second Regiment has become an independent detachment directly under the division headquarters in the blink of an eye. To be honest, I am really reluctant to part with it!" the brigade commander said, handing Zhao Gang a glass of water. This is a treatment that Zhou Weihan does not have at the brigade headquarters.
"Brigadier Commander, I'm here to ask if you can support some of our cadres! If an independent detachment is established, the foundation of the new second regiment is still a bit weak!" Zhao Gang said with a smile.
"There is a shortage of cadres everywhere now, and the brigade headquarters is also short of people. But as far as I know, the headquarters has already found a candidate for your chief of staff, and has even selected a group of people from the Anti-Japanese Army to support you!" said the brigade commander.
"That's great. Originally I was worried about not having enough manpower, but now it's no problem!"
"But you are from our 386th brigade. As your mother's family, it's not a bad idea to provide some dowry. Your new second regiment will definitely have enough weapons and equipment. I will send you 500 soldiers from the supplementary brigade directly under the brigade headquarters.
How about supplementing your personnel?" the brigade commander said with a wave of his hand.
Zhao Gang felt happy. He didn't expect such a good thing. The headquarters solved the cadre problem, and the brigade headquarters also provided additional soldiers: "Brigadier Commander, I really don't know what to say. Thank you so much!"
The next day.
When Zhao Gang returned from the brigade headquarters, he brought news that the chief of staff was coming, and the headquarters also sent a message confirming the matter that day.
"Old Zhou, do you know the chief of staff sent by the headquarters?" Zhao Gang and Zhou Weihan stood at the foot of Yamawang Mountain, talking to each other.
"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it, but the people sent by the headquarters must be good!" Zhou Weihan recalled Xing Zhiguo's performance in The Sword. He was sent by his superiors to wipe Li Yunlong's butt.
Later, during the War of Liberation, Xing Zhiguo and Zhang Dabiao died on Kinmen Island.
Zhou Weihan had no doubts about Xing Zhiguo's ability, but Zhou Weihan was still surprised that he could become the chief of staff of the independent detachment.
At this time, Dong Jiang led the reconnaissance company to escort Xing Zhiguo and others through Wuyi and arrived at the base area.
"Company Commander Dong, I saw that the security in the guerrilla zone was very good along the way, and I didn't see any enemy plainclothes people!" Xing Zhiguo sighed.
"Hey, Chief of Staff, no one in Wuyi and Wu'an dares to provoke our New Second Regiment. The puppet troops and landlords in the territory have to pay us protection fees!" Dong Jiang said proudly.
"Even the little devils have to cooperate with us. In the words of the leader, the little devils are already bound to their interests. The current status quo of Wuyi and Wu'an Xianghe is satisfactory to both parties, and no one will break it!"
...
"Oh, Chief of Staff, welcome. On behalf of all the officers and men of the New Second Regiment, I welcome you!" Zhou Weihan shouted after seeing Xing Zhiguo and others.
"Captain Zhou, Political Commissar Zhao, I am Xing Zhiguo!"
The three of them gave each other a military salute and then held hands tightly together.
These days, people's feelings are very pure, especially the friendship between comrades. Although the three of them had never met each other before, there was no awkwardness at all after meeting.
"Let's go, stop blowing in the wind at the bottom of the mountain, go up the mountain." Zhao Gang said.
"Captain Zhou, do you still remember me?" A clear voice came out.
Zhou Weihan took a closer look and saw a beautiful girl: "You are Shi Rong. I remember you were studying at the National Anti-Japanese University? Why are you here?"
"Why are you here? I am different from others. I am responsible for cultural education and publicity work in the army. The training time is only three months. This time I heard that I will send people to your new second regiment. I have contacted my superiors several times.
!" Shi Rong was a little dissatisfied with Zhou Weihan's words.
Zhou Weihan looked up and down. He had a studentish air before, but now he looked capable from the inside out.
"Comrade Shi Rong, you are very welcome to our new second regiment!"