Hearing that the Central Committee was planning to take this opportunity to implement the military rank system in the Anti-Japanese Alliance, Yang Zhen couldn't help but was slightly startled. "Originally, he thought that it was not until 1955 that the military rank system was implemented for the first time in the entire army. Only then did he realize that it was during the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Before that, the central government actually had the idea of implementing a military rank system in the entire army.
However, when the chairman asked for his opinion, Yang Zhen hesitated and finally said: "Chairman, Commander-in-Chief, I obey the central government's decision. As for the central government's consultation on my suggestions on the military rank system, I think there are benefits to conferring, not
There are advantages to being awarded or not to be awarded. However, from the perspective of the regular construction of an army, the advantages of implementing the military rank system outweigh the disadvantages."
"The awarding of military ranks can effectively motivate cadres and soldiers' morale, and clarify the responsibilities of cadres at all levels. Moreover, when the military commander of the army is killed in action, the command authority will be determined based on the rank of the military cadres present. This will prevent the troops from being judged by the commander's
Sacrifice and fall into chaos. Of course, this requires a strict system."
"For example, a lieutenant colonel commander died, but the highest-ranking military doctor present was a major medic who had never been exposed to military command. If this major medic, who had never even touched a gun, was asked to command a battle
, the troops have no chance to reverse the situation. Therefore, a strict system must be made, and only the highest-ranking military commander can take over the command position."
"Of course, our army's original method of sacrificing military commanders as substitutes and temporarily appointing commanders from superiors is also quite good. But when the army is in a state of chaos and several troops are mixed, it is very likely that mutual conflicts will occur.
The situation of dissatisfaction leads to the intensification of chaos. In this case, the role of military rank will be clearly highlighted. A rule of obeying the person with the highest military rank can effectively alleviate this problem,"
"In addition, the military rank system can greatly promote the enthusiasm of cadres. The positions of our army are limited, and the establishment of the army cannot be expanded indefinitely. When a cadre has made great contributions but is promoted but has no position, in order to encourage morale, you can
Promote his military rank as a reward."
"However, this kind of reward must have a strict system. It cannot be like **, where the promotion of military ranks, especially the promotion of junior officers, is largely arbitrary. It must be submitted to all levels of troops according to certain levels.
After discussion by the party committee, it will be submitted to superiors for approval. There must never be any arbitrary promotion of military rank."
"For example, at the lieutenant level, it needs to be discussed by the brigade party committee and submitted to the column for approval. The school officer level needs to be discussed by the column party committee and submitted to the military region for approval. Of course, the specific implementation method will need to be discussed for a certain period of time before a real decision can be made.
Decision. I was just making a metaphor."
"While strictly stipulating the military rank promotion system, in addition to strictly controlling the promotion of general officers, other commanders at all levels are promoted according to years and strictly formulate methods to link military ranks with positions. However, for some hard-working commanders,
However, for veteran comrades with low-level positions who cannot be taken care of due to their duties, certain care can be given when assessing military ranks."
"The implementation of the military rank system will be a great promotion for the regularization of the army. Although our army currently focuses on guerrilla warfare, if it really grows and develops, it will still have to be formalized. It's just a matter of time.
That’s all.”
"We can carry out guerrilla warfare despite huge differences in equipment and soldier quality. But we cannot always put ourselves in the position of guerrillas. Sooner or later we have to get out of the mountains. In a word, as an army, we must have the world in mind.
, you cannot sit in a well and look at the sky.”
| "And the military rank system is just a symbol to show one's identity, and it does not violate the traditional habits of our army. It is the same as our army's original regulations on classifying grades. For example, the original regiment-level combat section chiefs of each military region
, according to international practice, we can grant this combat section chief the rank of major or lieutenant colonel. It’s just that the rank is changed from regimental rank to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In fact, it is just a change of the medicine without changing the medicine."
"However, the implementation of the military rank system cannot be carried out in one fell swoop. It must be formulated and implemented based on the actual situation of each unit. For the troops within the pass, under the circumstances of dispersed guerrillas and strong independence of each strategic area, the implementation of the military rank system does not
It is too necessary. The so-called experiences of foreign armies may not be suitable for the current situation of our army."
"Also, I hope that if the central government decides to implement the military rank system, it must consider the situation of our army. We can neither copy the National Government's military rank system in its entirety, nor copy the experience of the Soviet Union. We must formulate our own rules based on our own current situation.
A unique military rank system.”
"For example, the Soviet Union has the rank of captain, but for us, because many old comrades have very senior qualifications, but their positions are not high. In order to motivate these old comrades, the rank that should have been awarded to the rank of captain in the Soviet Union was changed to major.
More appropriate."
"In order to boost morale and take care of the emotions of some old comrades when the number of general officers is limited, the rank of colonel can be established above the colonel and below the major general. In other words, it is similar to the brigadier general of the Western Army, who serves as a reserve general.
Also, when implementing the military rank system, don’t follow the example of the Soviet Union, which made the divisions too detailed. Since our army does not have many types of services and arms, all services and arms should implement a unified military rank system."
"However, we resolutely obey the decision of the Central Committee regarding the arrangements of the Anti-Japanese League. As the same saying goes, only the Party can command the gun, and the gun cannot command the Party. The Anti-Japanese League will always be the armed force of the Party and the people, and we will resolutely guarantee that no matter what the circumstances,
, they will all obey the central command and ensure that the battle is won and the situation does not change."
Regarding Yang Zhen's answer, the chairman and the commander-in-chief listened carefully. It took a long time for the chairman to say: "Comrade Yang Zhen, judging from your words, you have a long-term perspective. What you said is right. Although we are currently carrying out
Anti-Japanese guerrilla war, but we cannot consider ourselves guerrillas for the rest of our lives."
"If an army wants to develop and grow, it must have a mind that embraces the world. And to win a battle without changing color, this sentence is even more to the point. The central government has decided to implement a military rank system in your army first. As for you
The military rank is based on the appointment of lieutenant general awarded by the National Government. Li Yanping is the political commissar of the lieutenant general, and Comrade Guo Bingxun is the chief of staff of the major general."
"As for the division of military ranks in the army, during your stay in Yan'an, you met with the boss and the Military Commission to come up with a detailed plan. Just follow what you said, not only to learn from other aspects of experience, but also to make decisions based on the current situation of our army.
Come up with a military rank system that suits your own characteristics."
After that, the chairman changed the subject and started to get down to the topic: "The Central Committee is very pleased that you have achieved such great results through this negotiation. Not only did you obtain a large amount of assistance from the Soviet Union through your struggle, but you also obtained preferential treatment from the United States.
Military assistance, this can be described as a major victory for us."
Having said this, the chairman smiled, lit a cigarette and said to the commander-in-chief: "Although Comrade Yang Zhen is young, he is not simple. Not only did he use the pharmaceutical technology he developed himself, he also obtained a drug for us from the Americans.
Talk about almost astronomical amounts of foreign exchange and precious machinery and equipment."
"We also used several mineral deposits that we were unable to mine ourselves to obtain tank and anti-aircraft gun technology and production lines from the Soviet Union. This is amazing. You have more vision and methods than the experts of the Nationalist Government. With these technologies, production lines
and machinery and equipment, we can build our own military industry. From this point of view, although this comrade is young, he has a long-term vision."
Hearing the chairman's praise, Yang Zhen shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Chairman, boss, please stop praising me. There is nothing we can do about it. Although the heavy industry in the Northeast accounts for 90% of the country, the Japanese army's armaments for the invasion of China
, and a considerable part of it is produced in Northeast China.”
"But the heavy industries in the Northeast are basically concentrated in South Manchuria. The industries in North Manchuria are mainly primary industries, that is, mining, logging, and light industries such as cotton spinning and fire grinding. It cannot be said that there is no heavy industry, but it is very little. And
Mainly concentrated in big cities.”
"In a short period of time, we do not have the ability to completely liberate the entire Northeast, and we cannot count on the industrial base of South Manchuria. And to maintain the needs of large-scale wars and meet the growing needs of the troops, there is no one
We cannot continue the war with our own strong defense industry."
"Our military industry is based on some of the machinery and equipment that the Japanese army plundered from the Taiyuan Arsenal in secret warehouses of the Japanese army, and some of the machinery and equipment that the Japanese army drew as reserves after occupying the Shenyang Arsenal. As well as the Japanese soldiers captured in Jiamusi for the purpose of moving north.
Strategy, prepared on the basis of machinery, equipment and workers to establish arsenals in the Northern Manchuria region."
"Although the conditions are much better than those of the arsenals in various strategic areas within the pass, most of the machinery and equipment are still old and the technical strength is weak. Later, through some technical drawings and intelligence, a batch of machinery and equipment was exchanged from the Soviet Union.
But there are also many old antiques. There are even production equipment from the Beiyang Machinery Bureau that Tsarist Russia plundered from Tianjin during the Eight-Power Allied Forces period. Although some Soviet experts were hired, the production capacity was limited by hardware conditions and still could not increase."
"Such a foundation means that the production capacity of our arsenal is not high. During last year's autumn battle, the entire arsenal was operating at full speed, but the production capacity was still unable to meet the needs of the battlefield. Under unsustainable circumstances, we had to use inventory. One
After this battle, the inventory of artillery shells was almost exhausted."
"Furthermore, all military raw materials, from the smokeless gunpowder used in guns and shells, to the steel used in making guns, to the copper used in prototype bullet casings, all need to be imported through cash or barter. Not only are they subject to delivery efficiency constraints from the Soviet Union, but also
It has put great pressure on the military region’s finances.”
"Although the quality of the nickel-chromium alloy steel produced by the Soviet Union is good, the smokeless powder is of inferior quality and high price. The quality is very unstable. Not only does it have a great impact on the performance of the ammunition, the price is also quite high. And the delivery time is often delayed.
With procrastination, there is no guarantee of quality and efficiency."
"And for the most basic weapons needed to maintain a war, relying solely on imports is not only unaffordable for our financial resources. But also putting your own blood transfusions in the hands of others and being choked by others from time to time is not a long-term solution.
Plan to expand and develop our own military industry has become a necessary choice for us."