After Ni Hua left, Liu Yimin asked Luo Ronghuan how it was such a coincidence that so many people came together at this time?
Luo Ronghuan felt a little embarrassed, so he said: "Hu Di told me that you were sending Dr. Ni away, but she didn't want to leave. So we came over to have a look. We were afraid that you would be impulsive and drive Dr. Ni away.
We still have several seriously injured people in coma, and we can't live without her for the time being."
Liu Yimin thought to himself, I already knew you were outside the door, so I didn't say anything. You were obviously listening to the wall outside, but you still insisted on speaking so high-sounding. I really convinced these old Red Army leaders. Think about the history of an old Red Army leader in Yan'an
I got married, but the people who listened to Qiang Gen that night were all later generals and admirals. I couldn’t help but smile. I haven’t even gotten married yet, and you started listening to Qian Gen. If you have a partner to get married in the future, you won’t listen all night.
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Seeing Liu Yimin smiling, Luo Ronghuan became even more embarrassed. He quickly changed the subject and asked if there was any news about Yang Hucheng's department.
Liu Yimin said that there is none for the time being, and Commander Peng of the Third Army has not reported the enemy situation. However, as long as we block his retreat to Hanzhong, he will either be wiped out or retreat to Ankang. It is estimated that it is unlikely to retreat to the east of Sichuan, but
It cannot be ruled out. No matter where he goes, he will be dealt with in the end. However, Yang Hucheng is more inclined to progress. It is best to collect his troops and transform them, so that there will be another five legions that are capable of fighting.
Speaking of the Fifth Army Corps, Liu Yimin's heart ached a little. Thinking about what happened to the former leaders of the Fifth Army Corps such as Ji Zhentong, and then thinking about the outcome of the censored cadres and soldiers of the Fifth Army Corps who stayed in the Central Soviet Area, he felt that he must be in the process of advancing.
I will meet with Chairman Mao and Vice Chairman Zhou before Shaanxi to discuss how to better deal with Zhang Guotao's problem. We must not let this evil moth cause any more tricks and cause the heroic and capable Fourth Front Army to suffer inexplicable losses again.
Thinking of the Fourth Front Army, Liu Yimin, who came from a later generation, naturally knew that the main reason why the Fourth Front Army resolutely abandoned the Sichuan-Shaanxi base areas in history was to obey the orders of the central government and support the Central Red Army's northward march. There is another reason that is also very important, which is that the Sichuan-Shaanxi base areas were completely destroyed.
The economy collapsed due to the leftist thinking, and the army had no food and clothing, so it had to choose another base area to solve the problem of food and clothing. In fact, in history, Zhang Guotao had long wanted to move. It was Xu Xiangqian who felt that he could rely on the base area to fight a battle and defeat the Sichuan army's siege.
After the great victory over the Jialing River, the army expanded from 50,000 to 80,000.
When I think of the Fourth Front Army and Zhang Guotao, I think of Zeng Zhongsheng. He has been imprisoned now. As soon as the two armies merge, Zhang Guotao will kill Zeng Zhongsheng to cover up his crimes. He must find a proper way to rescue Zeng Zhongsheng!
Of course, Luo Ronghuan didn't know that Liu Yimin was already upset. He thought that the regiment commander was young and was still upset about the fact that a few of his men had disturbed his conversation with Ni Hua! So he said: "Regiment commander, according to your order, the 11th Division
, the 12th Division and the 13th Division have already set off, should we consider letting the independent division prepare to take action to reinforce the 11th Division and ensure the capture of Hanzhong?"
Liu Yimin shook his head: "There is no need to reinforce the 11th Division. With their firepower and quality, it would be a joke if they can't take down Hanzhong. Not to mention the help of Li Lingfeng's special operations brigade! The independent division's task is to train and integrate the troops and form combat effectiveness as soon as possible.
.Early tomorrow morning, Director Cai will go to the Independent Division to help Feng Dafei train the troops. I will give you two days to lay a solid foundation. In two days, the Independent Division will start taking action, and it will be used as the main force in the future. Wu Zheng’s focus
Capture the baggage regiment and the engineering regiment, and train them while marching, so that the newly added soldiers can integrate into the Red Army family as soon as possible. In addition, Cao Shengli, the leader of the baggage regiment, has always believed that his regiment can be used as the main force regiment. In fact, the baggage regiment and the engineering regiment are in
It has been used as the main force in all previous battles. You have to build up the cadre structure of the new baggage regiment in the baggage regiment. When the conditions are ripe, you must quickly raise the new baggage regiment. The same is true for the engineering regiment. After we entered Shaanxi,
Such a large place always needs troops to defend. The main force is going to fight a big battle, and the local defense must rebuild the garrison. We must consider these things in advance. As for the deployment of cadres of these troops, the political commissar and Director Cai will consider it all, and wait until Xi'an is occupied.
, we held a party committee meeting to conduct special research."
Seeing that it was getting late, several people went to rest separately.
The next morning, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Zhu De led the Central Column and the Red Army headquarters to Guangyuan.
After settling in, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhang Wentian and Zhu De met with Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan at the Red Army headquarters of Guangyuan County Government.
We haven't seen each other for a few days, and Mao Zedong and others are looking very good. In their words and deeds, they all have the spirit of guiding the country. They are no longer the dusty scene they had before moving to Guizhou.
Liu Yimin made a detailed report on the situation of the Hanyang Town Battle, and also made a detailed report on the current composition of the Seventh Army Corps and the use of cadres. Finally, he made five suggestions: First, based on the Soviet government team of the Central Soviet Area, form a Shaanxi
The democratic anti-Japanese government of Sichuan, Gansu, Ningxia and Qinghai coordinated the construction and development tasks of the base areas. The second was to transfer cadres and establish local political power. Especially after occupying Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, and Qinghai, the territory was vast and there was no strong local political power, production, construction and
There is no way to talk about the logistics supply of the army. The third is to form a local garrison force to be responsible for the defense of military points, freeing up the main force for strategic direction. The fourth is to form a police force to be responsible for local public security. The fifth is to form a local police force to be responsible for the defense of military points. The fifth is to form a police force to be responsible for local security.
The entire army was unified and organized into four or five strategic groups, led by Lin Biao, Peng Dehuai, Xu Xiangqian and Liu Bocheng respectively. They defended to the south and east, attacked to the west and north, and quickly swept through the warlord forces in Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia.
Within 1935, preferably the first half of the year, unify Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia and Qinghai, establish a stable Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia-Ningxia base area, start developing the industrial system, and accumulate strength for the all-out war of resistance.
After saying this, Liu Yimin added: "The Seventh Army Corps does not have a chief of staff. Please make arrangements as soon as possible from the headquarters."
After listening to Liu Yimin's suggestions, several central leaders were very excited, but they felt a lot of pressure.
Mao Zedong said: "Your five-point suggestions are very targeted, and the premise is to be based on the unification of Shaanxi. At present, the total strength of Yanghucheng's 17th Route Army is about 50,000 to 60,000, and the main force is still in northern Sichuan, with the Seventh Army Corps conquering
There should be no problem in Shaanxi. However, after occupying Shaanxi, we will have to face the enemies coming along the Longhai Line, Yan Xishan and the North China Army on the other side of the Yellow River, and behind us there will be a large number of Central Army, Sichuan Army, and Northeastern Army.
Army, we can’t move too fast, we must negotiate with Chiang Kai-shek first.”
Liu Yimin smiled and said: "Report to the Chairman, the enemies on the Longhai Line will come very quickly due to the convenient transportation, but as long as we hold Tongguan, they will basically be blocked. Besides, the Guanzhong Plain is a granary, and our army is determined to win this.
The direction must be maintained. As for Yan Xishan and the National Army in North China, that will test the level of our united front work. The 29th Army in North China is at a stalemate with the Japanese army and will never interfere in Shaanxi affairs. Yan Xishan is old and cunning and will defend Shanxi to the death.
, will not move westward. Our short-term pressure is still on the Central Army. As long as we start negotiations with Chiang Kai-shek, we can fight while talking. Negotiate with Chiang here, and concentrate the main force on the other side, with one, three, and seven.
The main force of the army is the arrow, sweeping across Gansu, Ningxia, and Qinghai, creating a fait accompli for our occupation."
Mr. Zhu said: "With the current strength of our army, if we march westward with all our strength, the enemies of Gansu, Qinghai, and Ningxia are no match. However, those places are too barren and it will be difficult to replenish troops. We must stabilize Shaanxi before we can take action. In the short term
, is to quickly capture Hanzhong, Xi'an, and Weinan. These places are the essence of Shaanxi. Our army can raise food and grass, expand the army, and then consider the next move. Therefore, the Seventh Army must go north with all its strength and control Tongguan before the enemy's reinforcements.
Therefore, you should not consider the issue of Yang Hucheng's main force in northern Sichuan. The defense of the Guangyuan area is left to the 1st and 9th Army Corps. The 1st Army Corps has secretly moved north to Guangyuan and can support the 7th Army Corps and the 3rd and 5th Army Corps in combat at any time. When the 7th Army Corps has occupied Shaanxi, it has stabilized
With the formation in place, we can concentrate the main force to march westward and northward. By then, your Seventh Army Corps will be the main force no matter which direction it is used in."
Liu Yimin immediately stood up and saluted: "Commander-in-Chief, please rest assured and resolutely complete all tasks assigned by the central government."
Waiting for Liu Yimin to sit down, Mao Zedong pondered and said: "As for the chief of staff of the Seventh Army Corps, do you have a suitable candidate?"
Liu Yimin thought for a moment and thought it would be better to speak out. He said: "I heard that Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng, the chief of staff of the Northwest Military and Political Commission, is being detained by Comrade Zhang Guotao for review. I want to ask him to come over and be our chief of staff. But that's it.
Yes, Comrade Guotao may have an idea, and if he doesn't come, he will lose Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng's life. Please consider a proper way, Chairman, how to send Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng to the Seventh Army Corps."
Zhou Enlai looked gloomy and said in a low voice: "Your purpose is to save Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng, isn't it?"
Liu Yimin hurriedly said: "Vice Chairman Zhou clearly knows that I don't want to see our comrades die inexplicably. Besides, the Seventh Army Corps really lacks backbone leadership, and I can't help it."
Zhou Enlai added: "You just suggested that after the reunification, the entire army should be unified and divided into several strategic groups. Do you think Comrade Guotao will agree?"
Several leaders set their sights on Liu Yimin at the same time.
Liu Yimin said calmly: "To report to Vice Chairman Zhou, I have only been in the army for a short time and have joined the party for a short time. However, I know that the Red Army in the world is a team led by the Communist Party, and the whole party obeys the Central Committee. Although Comrade Guotao is senior, he has responsibilities
They have great responsibilities and should abide by the party's discipline. However, the specific reorganization is a matter for the leaders to consider, and it is not something that I, a little recruit, can interrupt. What I know is that all Red Army soldiers have the same beliefs.
Yes, the goal is the same. I personally resolutely obey the reorganization orders of the Central Committee. Even if the Central Committee sends me to the Fourth Front Army to be a platoon leader, I have no objection. I think Comrade Guotao will also have this awareness. Of course, given his qualifications,
It can take on more important tasks, and the Sichuan-Shaanxi base area is a bit small after all."
Several leaders stopped talking, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
Liu Yimin knew that the struggle within the party was very complicated. He didn't want to say more, but he was afraid that Zhang Guotao would return to his old ways, so he said so much. After saying that, he was eager to leave. He stood up and saluted several leaders and said: "Report to the Chairman, Vice President Zhou
Chairman, Commander-in-Chief Zhu, Comrade Luo Fu, the main force of our army set off last night. I was late because I had to greet the leaders. Please take care, leaders, and we will see you in Xi'an."
Mao Zedong smiled and said: "Why are you panicking? Are you flustered after not seeing your beautiful female warrior for a while? By the way, you are not young anymore. You have time to think about personal issues. I am waiting for the wedding banquet! Okay.
, you wait outside, we will have a short meeting, and after the meeting I will talk to you about the work after occupying Xi'an."
Liu Yimin had no choice but to wait outside.
Luo Ronghuan had only been working in the Seventh Army for a short period of time. Although he knew Liu Yimin had outstanding military exploits in the past, he did not expect that he always considered issues from the overall perspective of the Red Army. His suggestions were all overall and strategic, and it seemed that the leaders attached great importance to them.
In addition, he didn’t know Zhang Guotao and felt that some of Liu Yimin’s words were unbelievable. Therefore, after coming out, Luo Ronghuan said to Liu Yimin: “Regiment Commander, I’m afraid it’s not good to say Chairman Zhang like this. He is a veteran of our party and a member of the Fourth Front Army.
Leader of the Sichuan-Shaanxi base area."
Liu Yimin looked at Luo Ronghuan and felt that Luo Ronghuan was indeed principled, honest and honest. He said meaningfully: "Political commissar, our party made many mistakes in hiring people in its early days. Xiang Zhongfa is still our general secretary. Now that he is mentioned
Who doesn't blush? Zhang Guotao is a representative and has been interviewed by Comrade Lenin. He is very popular in the minds of some people in the party. You don't understand what he did. When you meet Zeng Zhongsheng, you will understand everything. However, this
The words must be kept strictly confidential. People are separated from each other, so who can guarantee what Comrade Guotao is thinking?"
Luo Ronghuan was greatly shaken mentally. He stopped talking to Liu Yimin and lowered his head to think.
About an hour later, the guards notified Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan to go in.
After meeting the leaders again, Zhou Enlai said briefly: "Comrade Liu Yimin, the Central Committee has decided to appoint Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng as the chief of staff of the Seventh Red Army and a member of the party committee. The order can be issued to the Northwest Military and Political Commission at any time. You are responsible for taking up your chief of staff."
When Liu Yimin heard this, he said, okay, after a long time, the ball was kicked back. But it was okay, he could finally save people legitimately. He calculated the distance and time in his mind, and said: "Please ask the central government to order that it must be done tomorrow."
The order was issued at 12 noon, and I will personally pick up the Chief of Staff to take up his post. Chiefs, please rest assured that the Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army must perform his duties."
Zhou Enlai nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, we are waiting for your news!"
When leaving, Mao Zedong said: "You must rush to Hanzhong as soon as possible, command the troops to occupy Xi'an, Weinan, and blockade Tongguan. The Central Committee and the headquarters are celebrating the New Year in Guangyuan. When you complete the task, we will go to Xi'an. Tell the comrades of the Seventh Army
, we wish them New Year’s greetings!”
Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan hurriedly saluted again and wished the leaders an early New Year's greetings.
After returning to the legion headquarters, Liu Yimin and Luo Ronghuan discussed and decided that Luo Ronghuan would lead the legion-affiliated troops and independent divisions to march towards Hanzhong. The 12th Division and the 13th Division still occupied Wangcang and Nanjiang. Liu Yimin himself led the cavalry regiment to greet Zeng Zhongsheng.
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The Northwest Military and Political Commission was now located in Shahe Town, west of Tongjiang County, about 20 kilometers away from the headquarters of the Fourth Red Army.
Liu Yimin led the cavalry regiment to Nanjiang County first and joined the 13th Division stationed here. He ordered Li Qing and Chen Dayong to send troops to respond. Then they passed through Dahe and Chenhe to the southeast. At about 9 a.m. on the 29th, they entered Tongjiang.
County boundary.
After entering Tongjiang County, they met troops of the Fourth Front Army one after another. When they heard that they were the Seventh Army Corps of the Central Red Army, the soldiers were very excited, shook hands, hugged, and then sent guides to see them off, and soon arrived near Shahe Town.
Liu Yimin knew that if he rashly asked for someone at this time, there could only be one result, and that was to hasten Zeng Zhongsheng's death. Therefore, he determined to find Zeng Zhongsheng first, and then take him to see Zhang Guotao, so that Zhang Guotao was caught off guard and had to let him go.
In a small village five or six miles away from Shahe Town, Liu Yimin and the others met a work team from the Sichuan-Shaanxi Provincial Committee. The captain heard that Liu Yimin, commander of the Seventh Army Corps, came to visit Chairman Zhang and Commander-in-Chief Xu, and he was very enthusiastic.
Personally lead the cavalry regiment to the Northwest Military and Political Council.
Seeing that the captain looked in his thirties and spoke with a Hubei accent, Liu Yimin dismounted and walked side by side with him, chatting while walking to learn about the situation of the Fourth Front Army.
The captain's name was Qin Jingyi, who was from Huang'an. He was originally a battalion commander of the 4th Red Army and later came to the local work team. After learning that Liu Yimin was the commander of the 7th Army Corps, Qin Jingyi thought it was the Central Red Army joining forces and asked to lead the way.
Seeing Liu Yimin taking the initiative to talk to him and taking the initiative to learn about the situation of the Fourth Front Army, Qin Jingyi felt very cordial and talked while walking.
Liu Yimin accidentally asked: "Chairman Zhang is at Yang Bai. Commander-in-Chief Xu and Political Commissar Chen Changhao are at the front. I wonder where Chief of Staff Zeng Zhongsheng is?"
Seeing Liu Yimin asking about Zeng Zhongsheng, Qin Jingyi immediately became alert. He glanced back and saw that he was surrounded by comrades from the Central Red Army, and his own team members were far behind. Then he whispered: "Chief of Staff Zeng was arrested."
Chairman Zhang was arrested and imprisoned in a courtyard in Shahe Town. Please ask Commander Liu to report to the central government whether he can be rescued. We are all his veterans. It hurts to see him arrested!"
Liu Yimin also whispered: "Captain Qin, can you point me to the courtyard where Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng is detained? Don't worry, I will take you with me when I leave."
As soon as Liu Yimin called him Battalion Commander Qin instead of Captain Qin, Qin Jingyi felt his nose sore and nodded vigorously.
When they arrived at the entrance of Shahe Town, Qin Jingyi accompanied Hu Laohu to go through the clearance procedures, and the troops entered the town.
Shahe Town is a small town with Red Army slogans everywhere. In addition to groups of Red Army troops and Red Army cadres walking through the streets, there are also some local armed forces carrying spears.
When passing by a small courtyard, Qin Jingyi nodded to Liu Yimin and stepped aside.
Liu Yimin immediately turned around and walked directly towards the yard.
The Red Army soldier standing guard at the door raised his gun and blocked Liu Yimin's way.
Liu Yimin stepped aside, and Hu Laohu walked up, saluted, and shouted loudly: "Comrade Liu Yimin, commander of the Seventh Red Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, is here to visit his comrades in the Fourth Front Army. Please go in and report!"
Although the Fourth Front Army has not yet fully joined forces with the Central Red Army, the names of the Seventh Red Army and Liu Yimin are known to the soldiers. The two guards saluted hurriedly, and then said with a little embarrassment: "Report to the chief, important prisoners are being held here.
, no one can enter without an order from the Political Security Bureau of the Fourth Red Army. Leaders are asked to go to the headquarters to go through the formalities."
Hu Laohu said carelessly: "Commander Liu is here to visit Chairman Zhang and Commander-in-Chief Xu. We are going to see them soon. Among them is Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Seventh Red Army Corps of the Central Committee. Your Fourth Front Army will not
Lock up the Chief of Staff of our Seventh Army Corps? Brother Comrade, get out of the way and let our Army Commander Liu, Chairman Zhang, and Commander-in-Chief Xu talk about anything."
While the two soldiers were hesitating, Hu Laohu stepped into the yard, and soon soldiers from a company of the cavalry regiment poured into the yard.
After entering the courtyard, Hu Laohu shouted loudly: "Who is Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng?"
Seeing no one answered, Hu Laohu shouted again.
A voice finally came from the wing: "I am Zeng Zhongsheng, and I am here."
Hu Laohu stepped forward and drew out his saber. He used both arms to open the door in one go.
Looking at the light coming from the door, Hu Laohu saw a person sitting on the bed. He stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Comrade Zeng Zhongsheng!"
The man sighed and said in a deep voice: "Stop shouting, I am. Comrades, you are finally here!"
Hu Laohu asked softly again: "Can you walk?"
Zeng Zhongsheng said yes and followed Hu Laohu out of the house.
Walking into the yard, Hu Laohu looked around and saw Zeng Zhongsheng, who was in his thirties or fourteen years old. He was not tall, had thick eyebrows, a round face, and bright eyes. If he took off his worn military uniform, he would look like a scholar. He stood at attention and saluted.
: "Report to Hu Huhu, Chief of Staff Zeng and Commander of the Cavalry Regiment of the Seventh Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, to report to you that I have been ordered to come to welcome you to take up your post in the Seventh Army of the Red Army. Please give instructions!"
"Red Seventh Army? Didn't the Red Seventh Army cancel its organization?" Zeng Zhongsheng asked doubtfully.
Hu Laohu thought to himself that Chief of Staff Zeng didn’t know how long he had been imprisoned by Zhang Guotao, and he didn’t even know the Seventh Army. He hurriedly said: "Report to Chief of Staff Zeng that the old Seventh Red Army has been abolished, and the current Seventh Red Army is
After the Battle of Xiangjiang, the 18th Red Regiment developed into the Central Guard Division, which in turn developed from the Central Guard Division. It has three main divisions, the Red 11, 12, and 13, as well as the independent First Division, the cavalry regiment, the guard regiment, and the artillery directly under the corps.
The regiment, the heavy machine gun regiment, the engineer regiment, and the baggage regiment are the first-class main force of the Central Red Army."
After saying that, Hu Laohu added: "Chief of Staff, please come out of the yard. Commander Liu Yimin has come to rescue you personally. He is waiting outside the yard."
Zeng Zhongsheng was surprised by Hu Huhu's words. Such a legion has almost caught up with the strength of the Fourth Front Army. When did there be such an elite force? Just as he was sighing, he heard that the legion commander was outside the yard, stumbling busily.