Chapter six hundred and seventeenth unexpected opening remarks
Listening to the old officer's rare words, there was a hint of admiration, a bit of envy and reluctance, and a hint of mixed words with an unclear tone. As an old subordinate, the chief of staff of the war zone somewhat disagreed. But he retorted and just stood aside and listened quietly.
Yang Zhen, who was currently on a plane from Luoyang to Wannan, had no idea that his conversation would trigger such a conversation between two senior figures on the ground who were in charge of a war zone with hundreds of thousands of troops. More I wonder if the theater commander, who is known as the head of the Five Tiger Generals, would speak highly of himself.
The starry sky outside the window of the airplane flying in the night sky was far more beautiful than what was seen on the ground, which did not arouse the slightest interest in Yang Zhen. In front of him, the aircraft specially manufactured by the Military Industry Department of the Military Region could maintain a distance of 20% from the ground on the airplane. Four hours of long-distance communication. At this time, he was communicating with Yan'an and Wannan radio stations from time to time. The ticking sound of the radio stations did not disturb his sleep.
In fact, he was wearing a military coat and did not wear a seat belt like everyone else. Yang Zhen, who was sitting quietly and silently on the seat next to the window, looked like he was resting with his eyes closed. But those who know him well Everyone knew that it was impossible for him to rest at this time, and he must be thinking about something in his head.
Whether it was Lee Ming-bak, Zhang Zixiong, or the special operations platoon that the central government required Yang Zhen to bring, in the end Yang Zhen only brought one squad of soldiers. They all just sat quietly holding their guns and did not dare to make any noise. Especially Zhang Zixiong, who was a little airsick, tried his best to suppress the feeling of vomiting in his stomach.
Although neither of them knew what was going on with No. 1 going to southern Anhui at this time, both Lee Myung-bak and Zhang Zixiong knew that going to southern Anhui at this time would definitely not be a trivial matter for No. 1, who had been promoted to the highest military commander in the Northeast Theater Command. The two of them were certain that if No. 1 went there, something earth-shattering might happen.
The two of them had always thought that Yang Zhen was thinking about the mission he had to go to the Wannan Central Committee on this trip, but little did they know that this was not what Yang Zhen was thinking about at this time. This time, Yang Zhen was not thinking about anything at all. Really close your eyes and relax.
Because he knew that after arriving in southern Anhui, the situation there could even be described as corrupted. It would be a real tough battle for him. He even had to balance interpersonal relationships and how to announce the Central Committee’s decision without causing major fluctuations. The transfer order is always a very troublesome thing for him.
He knew that what he needed most now was to relax before entering a more complicated battle, instead of thinking about others or some special things. So at this time, Yang Zhen didn't think about anything at all, he just wanted to be calm. Stay for a while and relax your brain, which has been a little tired for many days.
But in the Northeast, Yang Zhen was accustomed to being busy before the war. It was so easy to relax there. In desperation, Yang Zhen could only think of some relaxing things. Although there were not many things to think about that could make him relax, Thinking of Yuan Zhiruo's anxious expression when he was told that he could not take her with him when he went south, Yang Zhen smiled inwardly.
Although he didn't think about the relationship between men and women, nor did he think that Yuan Zhiruo had secretly had feelings for him during the days when he was working beside him. Yang Zhen, who was a bit late to feelings, always thought that this little girl's expression was... He is too serious and responsible.
Yang Zhen didn't think about other aspects at all. He just felt that Yuan Zhiruo's expression was a bit funny because he was persuaded by the chairman's wife herself. As for other things, he didn't think about it at all. As for what the chairman's wife whispered to Yuan Zhiruo. What, he has no interest in inquiring into the private conversations between women.
Although Yang Zhen had his eyes closed, his expression looked very relaxed. Compared to the very relaxed Yang Zhen, Chen Xi, who personally flew the Yang Zhen plane and shuttled through the night, was far less relaxed than him. .Although I have practiced night flights before, I did so with ground navigation.
Like now, only relying on a few military maps and the unknown route map obtained from Luoyang with unknown accuracy and the compass on the plane, we are flying at night in unfamiliar terrain and unfamiliar routes. Nearly a thousand kilometers away, this was the first time for both Chen Xi and his pilots.
Flying at night, he was not worried about the interception of Japanese aviation. But whether he could safely deliver No. 1 to the destination within the designated time was something that worried him extremely. Especially before takeoff, a group of Central Military Commission officials His old superior in the fourth field had talked to him specifically about this mission, which made him even more nervous.
It wasn't until he saw a very wide river under the cover of the night that appeared under the wing of the plane that Chen Xi, who knew that he had flown over the Yangtze River, felt a stone fall in his heart. He knew that even if he lost his way, he would still be able to cross the Yangtze River. It won't be too outrageous to get lost.
When the plane passed the Huangshan area on the map and saw the light of more than ten burning bonfires in the distance ahead on the horizon, Chen Xi was truly relieved. He knew that he was flying at night this time. , and nothing big went wrong.
As for whether the stars in the distance are stars or the future model agreed upon according to the predetermined plan, Chen Xi is confident that his judgment is accurate. At this time, the flight altitude of the plane has dropped to less than two thousand meters. Although it is still in the night, As an old pilot, he could still tell the difference between firelight and starlight.
At midnight, after six hours of fearful flight for Chen Xi, Yang Zhen led three transport planes and arrived at the destination of the trip, Wannan, safely. However, compared to Chen Xi, who was more worried about flight safety, he was still worried about the safety of the flight. After arriving in Wannan, Yang Zhen was even more worried about whether the orders from the central government would be rejected. What happened after getting off the plane was beyond his expectation.
The deputy secretary of the Southeast Bureau, who had already received a secret message from the central government and came to greet him, announced the transfer order on the spot even before Yang Zhen left the temporary airstrip built on the edge of the Qingge River in southern Anhui. The deputy commander was sent directly to the plane whose engine did not stop turning at all.
If Yang Zhen had not stopped him, I am afraid that the deputy commander's guard would have been shot on the spot in front of the cadres of the Southern Anhui team and above. Even the deputy commander himself would have been put under supervision.
Yang Zhen's move won the support of many veteran cadres present who had experienced the test of three years of guerrilla war. After the deputy secretary of the Southeast Bureau read out the order to the cadres of the southern Anhui team and above, the remaining two planes flew as fast as possible. At such a speed, after unloading the transferred ammunition, equipment and various supplies, the three transport planes, which had just arrived in southern Anhui less than an hour ago, took off again under the early morning mist and flew directly towards the west.
Originally, Yang Zhen wanted to take a calmer approach, at least waiting until the military branch meeting was held before announcing the order. But he did not expect that things would evolve to this. He just looked at the deputy secretary of the Southeast Bureau who looked determined. He looked fearless, thinking of the radio station in his hand that went straight to the central government, but he could only sigh in his heart. Until he was not entrusted with Shang Fang's sword and in accordance with the strict discipline within the party, he would not and would not dare to do this. .
In any case, although the scene was a bit unpleasant, the first kick to Wannan went smoothly. Yang Zhen got into work quickly. After returning to the military headquarters, Yang Zhen immediately became the political commissar of the New Fourth Army and the Southeast Bureau As the first secretary and first secretary of the military branch, he convened a meeting of senior military cadres.
Looking at the somewhat silent venue after the central order was announced once again, as well as the different expressions on the faces of everyone present, and even some expressions of resistance on some people's faces, Yang Zhen seemed to be scratching his head. Among all the people here, regardless of himself, Regardless of their age or military experience, they are all genuine juniors.
Not to mention the one who served as the division commander during the Northern Expedition and led a nationally famous iron army. He was the famous chief of staff who served as the commander of the Eighth Red Army Corps and the acting director of the Political Department of the Red Army. The director of the political department of the Third Red Army Corps, the director of the political department. When they were still in school, these people were already accomplished generals in the Red Army.
Whether in terms of qualifications or connections, I am far from being able to compete with the man who joined the party in the early 1920s and served as Acting Chairman of the Military Commission and Secretary of the Central Bureau when he was in the Central Soviet Area. As the actual person in power of the New Fourth Army, although he was actually However, due to the special nature of the army, he was only given the position of deputy commander in the military department compared to his predecessor.
As a junior, he took over all the positions within the party as soon as he took office. He also directly tore off the face that he had always covered up and directly served as the political commissar of the New Fourth Army. In fact, he is a military commander who is also a non-party person. It's hard for a top leader to convince the public.
Although Yang Zhen understands that even if these people are not convinced by him, in the face of the strict discipline within the party, these people will not disobey his orders on the battlefield. But Yang Zhen knows that there is a difference between the true conviction in the heart and the superficial conviction. Two different things. If you want these old revolutionaries who are far more senior than you to obey your command, you must not only kick them out with the real first kick, but you must also prove yourself in terms of ability.
Looking at the officials present here who were smoking cigarettes silently, or talking in silence, or even scribbling on paper with pens after introducing their resumes, Yang Zhen's opening remarks were... This is very surprising. He did not talk about the issue of command authority, nor did he make a long speech publicly.
Instead, he directly announced the order that the chairman personally handed to him when he got on the plane. He restored the party membership of the commander of the New Fourth Army who had been expelled from the party for a long time due to some reasons after the Guangzhou Uprising. He also announced that in the future, the military The military commander was solely responsible for the issue. As for the final decision-making power of the political commissar, which was customary, he did not mention a word.
Because he knows very well that these seniors who have experienced long-term struggles within the party and outside the party need not mention it at all. Regarding the convention that political commissars have the final decision-making power, it does not need to be mentioned by themselves. All of them understand in their hearts. The Central Committee So directly appointing yourself as the political commissar who had been secretive before, that's what it means