When Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan entered the conference room, the cadres were already there.
The news of Liu Yimin's assassination shocked all the cadres of the Seventh Red Army. If it were not for the iron discipline of the Red Army, these cadres might have flocked to Chengdu to visit. When the army commander appeared in the conference room, the cadres gathered around.
Salute, shake hands, say hello. At this moment, the newly appointed political commissar was ignored.
After meeting with the cadres, Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan took their seats.
Glancing at the familiar faces of these comrades, Liu Yimin sighed in his heart. If it weren't for Ni Hua and Chen Tong, he and these comrades would never see each other again. After gathering his mood, Liu Yimin said: "This time I accidentally let the spies
He succeeded and was fatally wounded. The comrades were all frightened. I won't say thank you. We are all comrades, and we have to shield each other's bullets on the battlefield. No polite words can be used to express this sentiment."
The cadres laughed loudly, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly came to life.
Liu Yimin's face twisted: "Just now, I discovered a very bad phenomenon. Everyone was busy talking to me, and no one paid attention to the political commissar Luo. On the one hand, it was because everyone was concerned about my injury, and on the other hand, it meant that everyone had not talked to the political commissar as soon as possible.
Familiar. This is not good. Let me make it clear to you on behalf of the Legion Party Committee that Comrade Luo Ronghuan is an old leader of our Red Army and has very senior qualifications. When Chairman Mao led the Autumn Harvest Uprising troops to Jinggangshan, he was Chairman Mao’s right-hand man
One. This time the Central Committee sent Comrade Luo Ronghuan to serve as the political commissar of the Seventh Army Corps. This is Chairman Mao, Vice Chairman Zhou, Commander-in-Chief Zhu and the Central Committee’s affirmation of the work of our Seventh Army Corps. It is a sign of care and support for us. From now on, Political Commissar Luo’s orders
It is the order of the Corps Headquarters, it is my order, and all units must resolutely implement it. In other words, the political commissar is not only responsible for the ideological and political work of the entire Corps, but also for military work, logistics work and other tasks. Each unit seeks instructions from the Corps Headquarters for operations.
and other tasks, all messages will be titled Liu and Luo. Operation and other important orders issued by the legion will be jointly signed by Liu and Luo. The Seventh Red Army can also be called the Liu and Luo Legion. Do you understand this clearly?"
The cadres responded in unison: "Listen clearly!"
Liu Yimin nodded with satisfaction: "This will have two meanings today. The first is that the political commissar has taken office, I have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, and the two of us will meet with everyone. The second is that our army is about to launch a combat operation, and the chief of staff will
I will give you detailed marching arrangements. Political Commissar, please tell us a few words. Comrades, please applaud and welcome Political Commissar Luo’s speech!"
After the applause stopped, Luo Ronghuan said in his thick Hunan accent: "Thank you, comrades, for your trust! Time is tight, so I won't say more. If we fight this battle successfully, we can join forces with the Fourth Army and create a new base area. It is of great significance.
! The Seventh Army Corps is a force that has repeatedly made meritorious deeds. This time, we must rush to the front, bravely defeat the powerful enemy, and make new contributions to our Red Army! As for me personally, I must cooperate well and support the work of the good army commander, and work with the comrades
Fight hard!”
After Luo Ronghuan finished speaking, Liu Yimin signaled Feng Dafei to start making arrangements.
Feng Dafei had already hung a map on the wall, clearly marking the situation between the enemy and ourselves. Seeing the regiment commander's signal, Feng Dafei immediately stood in front of the map, analyzed the situation between the enemy and ourselves, and explained the operational deployment of the Red Army Headquarters. Then he said: "According to the Red Army Headquarters
The order and the regimental commander's battle plan, the regiment decided that the entire army would set off at 7 o'clock in the evening and march towards Mianyang with the rearguard of the first regiment. After arriving in Mianyang, they broke away from the marching sequence of the first regiment, put on the Sichuan Army uniforms captured along the way, disguised themselves as Sichuan troops, and hid along the Shu Road
Enter Jiange County, bypass Jiange County from the north, and go to the ancient town of Hanyang south of Jianmen Pass to rest and rest in hiding. The target enemy is the 1st Division of Hu Zongnan of the Central Army. The march sequence is: the cavalry battalion serves as the vanguard unit, and under the guidance of the reconnaissance company, it serves as the entire army.
Open the road, the 11th Division is the first echelon, moving behind the cavalry battalion; the 12th Division is the second echelon, in the middle, with the legion headquarters and directly affiliated troops moving with it; the 13th Division is the third echelon. It is about 300 miles from Deyang to Jiange. Today
March in a hurry at night and camp in a hidden place south of Zitong tomorrow night. Tomorrow night we will bypass Zitong and enter Jiange. We will march quickly to the designated place, block the news and rest in hiding. Therefore, in order to ensure the speed of the march, the baggage regiment and the new regiment will stay in Deyang to escort supplies and continue
Training, after our corps captures Mianyang, we will advance to Mianyang and wait for orders. After the main battle of the corps is over, we will meet at Jiange."
As soon as Feng Dafei finished speaking, Zhang Yicheng, chief of staff and commander of the new corps, stood up: "Reporting to the chief of staff, the new corps is now fully staffed, has been issued weapons and ammunition, and is fully ready to participate in the war. No matter how good the training is, it is not worth it.
An actual battle. I ask the head of the legion to consider sending a new legion to fight."
As soon as Zhang Yicheng sat down, Cao Shengli, the commander of the baggage regiment, stood up: "Report to the Chief of Staff, our baggage regiment has been tested by war and has been replenished after training in Chengdu. A few days ago, Chiang Kai-shek's agents dared to assassinate the regiment commander.
The whole regiment was screaming, bent on going to the battlefield for revenge, and waiting for this battle. I firmly asked the leaders to consider that the baggage regiment would leave three battalions to escort supplies, and I would lead the first and second battalions to join the battle."
Feng Dafei looked at the two people, a little embarrassed and didn't know how to reply.
Liu Yimin said: "I understand that everyone is eager to fight, but we can't give up so many supplies we have captured, right? Someone has to guard it, right? You two tell me, if the baggage regiment and the new regiment are not left behind, which regiment should be left behind?
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Cao Shengli's face flushed red: "Reporting to the Army Commander, the baggage regiment is now being trained very closely and can be used as the main force. It is a waste of combat power to let the current baggage regiment serve as an escort for supplies. Please lead the army commander.
Incorporate them into the main force and form a separate baggage regiment."
Liu Yimin's face was stern: "I'm confused. It's just because the combat effectiveness of your baggage regiment is good that I gave you the task of escorting supplies. If the baggage regiment is a second- or third-rate team, can such an important task be entrusted to you? Think about it.
Is it watered down? Not only the supplies, your regiment has also temporarily incorporated some intellectuals and technical workers. After this battle is over, we will establish a strong base. Without these talents, how can we develop military industry and civilian undertakings? You put
The fact that these people and materials were escorted to the designated location safely means that the combat mission has been completed. As for the reorganization of the new baggage regiment you mentioned, your suggestion is good and I will seriously consider it."
Cao Shengli didn't have any temper at all, so he had no choice but to sit down.
Liu Yimin continued: "This battle is of great significance. As long as we win, Chiang Kai-shek will sit down and negotiate with us. In the future, no unit of the Central Army will dare to pursue us with an army or a division, and our army will also
Win the strategic space and establish a strong base. The strategic shift since the retreat from the Soviet area can come to an end. However, the enemy we face is very powerful. You may not know that Hu Zongnan’s first division, after training in Tianshui, commanded the first division
Brigade, second brigade, independent brigade, northwest supplementary brigade and a cavalry regiment, each brigade has three regiments, each regiment has three battalions, each battalion has four companies, a total of 13 regiments, as well as artillery, engineering and other troops, with a total of more than 30,000 troops
The number of people was much greater than that of the three divisions of the Hunan Army that we destroyed in Xiaoshui and Xikou. The combat effectiveness of the first division was even more powerful. The second brigade of this division once won first place in the training competition of the Central Army.
He Yingqin, Jiang Dingwen, Liu Zhi, Xue Yue and other famous national army generals have all served as division commanders or acting division commanders of this division. It is a veritable army founded by Chiang Kai-shek. Therefore, once the battle starts, the whole army will go to the battlefield and completely eliminate this army.
The best division in the world, hold a foundation laying ceremony for the establishment of our Seventh Legion!"
After hearing this, the cadres were all thinking.
Luo Ronghuan said worriedly: "Commander of the Corps, I guess the headquarters does not know the situation of the First Division you mentioned. Should we report it to the headquarters and ask the First Corps to cooperate with us?"
Liu Yimin shook his head: "No need, the battle is about comprehensive quality, not simply comparing firepower or numbers. When have we not defeated the many with less and the weak with the strong? We are fighting the ace army, and it's boring to be weak."
Liu Yimin thought for a moment and then said: "However, if the troops are insufficient, it will be easy for the enemy to rush out. I think it is like this, let's make some adjustments. Wu Zheng led the new regiment to be responsible for escorting the supplies, and the baggage regiment pulled up, and together with the infantry of the engineering regiment and artillery regiment
The battalion is formed into a detachment, under the command of the chief of staff. After the meeting, the baggage regiment will be handed over to the new regiment immediately to follow the main force. Political Commissar, what do you think?"
Luo Ronghuan directly agreed and added: "In a war, an extra bit of strength may overwhelm the opponent."
At this time, Cao Shengli was so happy that he immediately jumped up and shouted: "Commander of the Army, please rest assured, the political commissar, the baggage regiment guarantees to complete the mission!"
Liu Yimin waved his hand: "We will proceed separately and adjourn the meeting."
After the cadres left, Liu Yimin told Cai Zhong to arrange for the legion headquarters to set off, and then asked Luo Ronghuan: "Where does the headquarters live? Let's go and see and say goodbye!"
Luo Ronghuan said: "The headquarters is located in the Confucian Temple."
Liu Yimin felt strange, why did he live in the Confucian Temple instead of the county government office? Could it be that the conditions of the Confucian Temple were better? Impossible, it was probably because the Confucian Temple was more spacious than the county government office.
Walking to the street, Liu Yimin found that Deyang at this time was much smaller and dilapidated than Leshan and Yibin. Both sides of the street were low-rise brick houses with ridges and adobe walls. Standing in the middle of the street,
You can clearly see the towers at both ends of the street. Thinking about the titles such as the Pearl of Western Sichuan and the Oriental Ruhr in later generations, you can’t help but laugh. When you think about it again, this is the hometown of the super battle hero Huang Jiguang. I don’t know if Huang Jiguang was born at this time.
I sighed: "The world has changed forever"!
At this time, Deyang was like a barracks, with gray military uniforms, red epaulettes, and red hat badges everywhere. It was already getting late, and groups of Red Army troops began to move out of the city. Liu Yimin knew that not only the Seventh Army Corps was in action, they arrived in Deyang
A legion of troops is also in action.
When he walked to the Confucian Temple, Liu Yimin was very surprised. Although he knew that the Deyang Confucian Temple was famous, he did not expect that the Confucian Temple was so big, almost catching up with the one in Qufu. After a quick look, he knew that the Confucian Temple covers an area of about 30 acres.
Left and right, facing south, the atmosphere is solemn.
The guard soldiers at the door saw that they were the commander and political commissar of the Seventh Legion, and after saluting, they let them in.
After entering the courtyard, I realized that the architecture here is unique. The three-in-four courtyard is symmetrically laid out, with the main hall Dacheng Hall as the center, and the north and south as the central axis. Palaces are arranged on both sides of the central axis. Four ritual and music pavilions are arranged in a line.
On the building, the shape and materials all have southern characteristics. There is a square in the front and a garden in the back. Each building is well protected, which shows the Deyang people's admiration for Confucius and the extent to which they are influenced by Confucian benevolence.
Liu Yimin took Luo Ronghuan directly to Dacheng Hall.
Dacheng Hall is seven rooms wide and four rooms deep, with a gable-style roof with double eaves and yellow glazed tiles.
When I entered the main hall, I saw that in addition to the statue of Confucius, there were four statues of twelve philosophers lined up on the left and right, as well as complete sets of sacrificial vessels, ritual vessels and musical instruments.
Liu Yimin stood in silence in front of the statue of Confucius for a while, then turned around and went to the General Staff Headquarters with Luo Ronghuan.
Luo Ronghuan asked: "A few years ago, the New Culture Movement destroyed Confucius's store, so why did you still stand in front of the statue of Confucius to pay tribute?"
Liu Yimin smiled: "What everyone opposes is not necessarily incorrect; what everyone agrees with is not necessarily correct. Only practice is the standard for testing all truths. Confucius taught all peoples, created great achievements for eternity, and made great contributions to the Chinese nation.
Maybe some of his views and thoughts are now backward or even reactionary. But most of them are good. We are all literate people, and Confucius is our well-deserved ancestor. It is appropriate to pay tribute in front of the statue of our ancestor."
Luo Ronghuan said: "We Communists believe in Marxism and advocate democratic science. Isn't this incompatible with Confucius' Confucianism?"
Liu Yimin smiled again: "If Confucius lived in modern times, I estimate that some of his students must have learned to build airplanes and fly ships. At that time, he only had horses and carriages. Don't you think his students also learned to ride horses, drive cars, and shoot arrows?
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Luo Ronghuan thought about it, so he stopped talking and the two of them walked towards the General Staff Headquarters together.
The Red Army General Staff Headquarters was located in a courtyard on the east veranda. Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan shouted their reports and walked in.
Seeing Liu Yimin standing well in front of them, the leaders all looked happy.
With a smile on his face, Mao Zedong briefly inquired about Liu Yimin's recovery from his injuries, then took him to the map and explained to him the Military Commission's combat intentions in detail.
When Liu Yimin heard this, it turned out that the headquarters was still targeting encirclement points for reinforcements. After the Ninth Army Corps cleared the area around Mianyang, it surrounded Mianyang with two divisions of the Ninth Army Corps and forced the enemy to ask for reinforcements. The First Army Corps led one division of the Ninth Army Corps to turn around and attack the Jialing River eastward.
Langzhong and Cangxi on the border, together with the 3rd and 5th Army Corps, encircled and annihilated the Sichuan Army's North Route troops on the west bank of the Jialing River. Chiang Kai-shek was afraid that our army would go north or west after occupying Mianyang. At the same time, he was also afraid that the Sichuan Army's defense line on the west bank of the Jialing River would collapse, so he would definitely urge Hu Zong to the south.
Go south for reinforcements and urge Yang Hucheng's troops and Zhang Xueliang's troops to speed up the reinforcements of the Sichuan army that besieged the Fourth Front Army. After the Seventh Army annihilated the southern part of Hu Zong, they quickly attacked Guangyuan, and the Ninth Army abandoned Mianyang. The entire army crossed the Jialing River and cooperated with the Fourth Front Army.
Encircle and annihilate Yang Hucheng's troops, and then pursue and annihilate the Northeastern Army. The key points of the battle are to eliminate or defeat the main forces of the 28th and 29th Sichuan Army on the west bank of the Jialing River, and to annihilate Hu Zongnan's 1st Division.
Seeing Mao Zedong's high interest, Liu Yimin thought to himself, he is worthy of a great strategist. He attacks and abandons it. Here he is encircling Mianyang but not taking it, and there is the Sichuan army's Jiang defense in full bloom. It would be unreasonable for Hu Zongnan not to come to reinforce. However, still
Be careful with the Sichuan Army South Road troops.
Seemingly sensing Liu Yimin's worry, Mao Zedong said: "Don't worry, Liu Xiang's main force on the South Road is now competing with Xue Yue to see who can capture Chengdu first? They can't get here. If he doesn't come to us after we complete the campaign plan, we will still
I want to find him! Haha!”
Luo Ronghuan thought for a while and felt that he should report Hu Zongnan's changes in troop strength to the chairman. He said: "Report to the chairman, Vice Chairman Zhou, and Commander-in-Chief Zhu: The situation of Hu Zongnan's First Division has changed. He is no longer the two-brigade-sixth division in the past."
Instead of a regiment, there are four brigades and thirteen regiments, with a total strength of more than 30,000 people."
When several leaders heard this, they immediately became alert. Mao Zedong pondered for a long time: "With more than 30,000 people, when did this guy become so powerful? It is stronger than an entire army!"
Mr. Zhu said: "In this case, the strength of the Seventh Army Corps will be thin, and this is a difficult bone to crack."
Mao Zedong asked Liu Yimin: "What do you think?"
Liu Yimin replied: "It's not easy to chew. This First Division is Chiang Kai-shek's starting army. It is well-equipped and the officers are mainly Huangpu students. When encountering an ambush, they will fight to the death and will not surrender like other troops when they see that the situation is over."
. Last time we were in Yangping Town, the 90th Division and its commanders all ran away. As a result, the remaining troops refused to surrender and took advantage of the terrain to fight with our army. In the end, more than 2,000 people escaped. This First Division, it is estimated that
It is more tenacious than the 90th Division. However, I am confident. The strength of the two armies is almost the same, and there is not much difference in equipment. We are superior to them in terms of heavy firepower. If we attack him unprepared, we will have no problem taking him, but the casualties may be high.
Bigger. If the mountain artillery and mortar mixed battalion attached to the first regiment can be restored, the casualties will be smaller."
Seeing Mao Zedong thinking deeply, Liu Yimin added: "This First Division must be completely wiped out this time. If we don't destroy it, we will not be able to deter Chiang Kai-shek's Central Military System. Besides, the equipment and soldiers of this unit are what we urgently need."
.Chairman, Vice Chairman Zhou, and Commander-in-Chief, please rest assured that our Seventh Army Corps is in urgent need of tough battles and tough battles, and we will be the best in the world. I promise to complete the mission!"
Mao Zedong thought for a while and said to Liu Bocheng: "Notify the First Army Corps to return the artillery battalion of the Seventh Army Corps to be rebuilt, order the cadre regiment to prepare, and assign the Seventh Army Corps as a reserve team."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yimin waved his hands repeatedly: "Chairman, you can't help it. The cadre regiment cannot move. During the war, anything can happen. Only with the cadre regiment protecting the central government can we fight with peace of mind. Besides, the cadre regiment is all cadres. I also want to make suggestions to the central government.
, after this battle is over, based on the cadre regiment, a regiment will be drawn from each army to form a new Red Eighth Army. We will add prisoners to the Eighth Army. In a short time, we will have a first-class main force.
Legion.”
Mao Zedong's eyes were filled with admiration. This little guy was a few steps ahead of others in terms of his strategic awareness, overall situation awareness, theoretical level, and commanding ability. He was truly a first-class talent. The pillar of the country and the treasure of the Red Army!
Before Mao Zedong could speak, Mr. Zhu said: "Comrade Liu Yimin, your suggestion is very good. After this battle is over, we will reorganize the Eighth Army. In this way, our Central Red Army can form a three-pronged strategic group at any time.
.When the time comes, if Chiang Kai-shek dares to attack us again, you will accompany me to find him for tea and have a good time with him in the Dragon Gate Formation."
Mr. Zhu’s words made everyone laugh.
Mao Zedong said with a smile: "It would be like Zhu Yujie playing tricks on Chiang Kai-shek and Liu Yimin admiring the flowers of Jinling City. Storytellers will compile it into a songbook and spread it everywhere."
Seeing that everyone was in a good mood, Zhou Enlai said: "Comrade Liu Yimin, I have something to ask you. Where is the female doctor Ni Hua who performed the surgery on you now?"
Liu Yimin hurriedly said: "Report to Vice Chairman Zhou that Ni Hua is now in our army's field hospital."
Zhou Enlai added: "Do you know her identity and background?"
Liu Yimin replied: "Report to Vice Chairman Zhou. I asked her and I know a little bit."
Zhou Enlai explained: "We must ensure her safety. If she wants to leave, she must be escorted to a safe place. Do you know?"
Liu Yimin stood at attention and reported: "Please rest assured, Vice Chairman Zhou, I will ensure her safety!"
Seeing that it was getting late and the troops might have started to leave, Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan said goodbye to the leaders.
Zhou Enlai told Luo Ronghuan: "Comrade Ronghuan, you must be responsible to the party. Be optimistic about Comrade Liu Yimin and do not let him be involved in danger."
Luo Ronghuan solemnly saluted: "Vice Chairman Zhou and the Central Committee, please rest assured that I will definitely complete the task!"
After coming out of the headquarters, it was already dark, and every household in Deyang City had lit up lights. The lights swayed in the thick night, giving the ancient city a layer of mystery and a hint of tranquility.
After Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan returned to the Legion Headquarters, Cai Zhong and Feng Dafei had arranged everything, and the troops directly under the Legion had also set off. Only the cadres from the guard battalion and the Legion Headquarters were waiting in line.
Liu Yimin called Wu Zheng and Zhang Yicheng, who were waiting in the yard to say goodbye, into the room and told them that they could not go to Mianyang because the Red 1st and 9th Army Corps would not occupy Mianyang. They were encircling rather than taking it. The purpose was to attract enemy reinforcements. They must do it tomorrow night.
Depart and camp near Mianyang, advance to Tongzi the night after tomorrow, and camp secretly in the north of Tongzi. The day after tomorrow, you enter Jiange secretly, camp in the north of Jiange, and wait for orders. As soon as the main battle is over, join the main force immediately. When camping, the village must be closed.
Implement martial law, build a position, and send out guard posts at least 10 miles away to prevent enemy sneak attacks. There must be no accidents. If the enemy is discovered, you must hold fast and call for help. The main force will send troops to rush to the rescue quickly. You can also ask for help from the First Army and the Ninth Army.
In a word, be sure to ensure safety.
Wu Zheng said with a smile: "You can go at ease. If an enemy really comes, the soldiers of the new corps will come in handy. Watching the main force go to fight, the eyes of the cadres of the new corps will almost bleed."
Liu Yimin shook hands with Wu Zheng and Zhang Yicheng: "Have a good trip, see you at Jiange!" Then he turned and walked out of the house, glanced at the team, said "Let's go", got on his horse and walked towards the city gate.