The Guard Division troops are concentrated in more than a dozen villages centered on Zhongzhuang south of Honghuagang in Zunyi. The division headquarters is located in Taoxi Temple in Zhongzhuang.
After saying goodbye to Chairman Mao, Liu Yimin knew that time was tight and formal combat orders would be issued soon, so he did not bother to say goodbye to other leaders. He took Li Chengyi, Tang Xingying and the accompanying cavalry and hurried back to the station.
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As soon as Cai Zhong saw Liu Yimin, he happily told him that the cadres sent by the headquarters had reported, a total of 123, including 6 division-level cadres. The central government appointed deputy division commander, deputy political commissar, deputy chief of staff, deputy director of the political department, and logistics department
Deputy Director. In addition, there are 58 regiment-level cadres and 60 battalion- and company-level cadres.
Liu Yimin asked: "Where is the list?"
Cai Zhong handed over the list. When Liu Yimin saw it, his jaw almost dropped. The list clearly read: Feng Dafei, deputy commander of the Central Guard Division, Huang Su, deputy political commissar, Qian Zhuangfei, deputy chief of staff, Yuan Guoping, deputy director of the Political Department,
Hu Di, Minister of Security, Fu Zhuting, Deputy Director of Logistics Department.
Liu Yimin thought to himself, how did this happen? He made a whole list of honorary martyrs. Historically, these people were either sacrificed on the Long March or on the anti-Japanese battlefield. They were all famous martyrs, so they were all assigned to the guard division.
What? Looking at the regimental cadres and battalion and company cadres, basically their names are not recorded in the original history. It is estimated that they all died on the Long March.
If you think about it more carefully, this lineup sent by the Central Committee is too luxurious! Deputy Division Commander Feng Dafei once served as the division commander and acting commander of the Red Army. Huang Su was the political commissar of the Eighth Army. Historically, after the Zunyi Conference, he should have served as the political commissar of the Second Division.
Why did he come to the Guard Division? Qian Zhuangfei should be the Secretary-General of the General Political Department of the Red Army at this time, one of the famous Longtan Three Heroes, why did he come to the Guard Division? Yuan Guoping, the director of the Political Department of the New Fourth Army during the Wannan Incident
, the famous martyr, is also here. Hu Di, the youngest of the Longtan Three Heroes and the Chief of the Investigation Section of the Military Commission, who died in the hands of Zhang Guotao, is also here. Fu Zhuting should be the director of the Political Department of the Second Division at this time, how did he get here?
Are you here to be the deputy director of the Logistics Department? I really can’t figure it out!
Seeing Liu Yimin's thoughtful expression, Cai Zhong said, "You must be scared. These people are all veteran generals of our army, and their qualifications are much older than mine. Now, the guard division is really hiding its dragons and crouching tigers."
Liu Yimin asked: "Have all the cadres been assigned to the troops?"
Cai Zhong said: "Not yet, I will wait until you come back to decide."
Liu Yimin said: "Time is very tight. You should notify the party committee immediately and let all the newly registered division-level cadres participate. It will be confirmed at the meeting. I am not familiar with these people. Only old Red Army veterans like you are familiar with them. They can be introduced at the meeting.
one time."
Cai Zhong said: "I will inform people. You should familiarize yourself with the list here."
The cadres were all waiting for assignment at the division headquarters, so Cai Zhong quickly called Liu Jianli, Li Qing, Wu Zheng, Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di, Fu Zhuting and others.
As soon as they met, Cai Zhong, Liu Jianshe, Li Qing, and Wu Zheng were busy saluting Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di, and Fu Zhuting. Li Qing thought they were sent by the central government to guide the work.
They were busy giving up their seats, pouring water, and introducing the situation. Only Liu Yimin stood aside and watched them warmly.
Cai Zhong reminded: "Sir, everyone is here, let's have a meeting."
Liu Yimin thought to himself that compared with these cadres, the cadres of his security division were obviously not qualified enough, so they needed to be adjusted carefully. However, he believed that these determined revolutionaries were bent on making revolution and would not be very concerned about their positions.
Calculation. Historically, the Red Army's Long March was too depleted. It was not uncommon for corps commanders to become division commanders and division commanders to regiment commanders. Didn't General Huang Kecheng become a division commander one moment and a regiment commander the next? Thinking of this, Liu Yimin felt that he was very funny and asked the question.
I think it's complicated.
Looking at everyone waiting, Liu Yimin spoke: "Welcome to join the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. My name is Liu Yimin, commander of the Central Guard Division and secretary of the Party Committee. I know that you are all old Red Army veterans, old revolutionaries, and old leaders.
He has made outstanding contributions to the Party and the Red Army. The Central Committee has sent everyone here with only one purpose, which is to strengthen the leadership of the Guard Division and ensure that the Guard Division completes all the tasks assigned by the Central Committee and Chairman Mao. Due to time constraints, we are here today
The meeting of the division leadership team is also a party committee meeting to discuss troop training and cadre deployment. I have joined the Red Army for less than a month, and I am relatively young and junior. I will work hard to learn from you, and I hope you will help me to complete the tasks of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
The task assigned. Yesterday, when I met with Vice Chairman Zhou and asked to send cadres, I said something, that is, for the cadres sent by the central government to the security division, I will protect you as much as I protect my own eyes and let you work in the security division.
During this period, you can feel at ease, use your abilities and expertise, and jointly contribute to the party and the Red Army. Political Commissar, let us introduce each other!"
Cai Zhong said: "Okay, let me first introduce Cai Zhong, the former director of the Political Department of the 34th Division of the 5th Red Army Corps. During the Xinwei Blockade, he was assigned by the division leader to act with the Sharp Sword Company, and was later transferred to the 18th Regiment as political commissar.
, after the establishment of the security division, he served as the political commissar of the division."
Huang Su said: "Reporting to the division commander, you don't need to introduce them. They are all familiar with us, but the division commander is not familiar with us. I will introduce the new ones to the division commander. Do you think it's okay?
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Liu Yimin said with a smile: "Okay, since we all have to stir things up in the same pot in the future, there are many opportunities to get to know each other and become familiar with each other. Political Commissar Huang, please give us a brief introduction, and we will seize the time to study the work."
Huang Su said: "Okay, I'll start with Deputy Commander Feng." Huang Su briefly introduced each person's resume, original position, and specialties.
After Huang Suyi's introduction, Liu Yimin began to divide the work. Feng Dafei assisted the division commander in commanding operations; Huang Su assisted the political commissar in ideological work, focusing on troop training; Qian Zhuangfei was responsible for the division's intelligence work; Yuan Guoping assisted Li Qing in his main work
The focus is on cadre deployment and management; Hu Di is responsible for the security work of the entire division, mainly preventing the infiltration of Chiang Kai-shek's spies and Japanese spies, instigating rebellion, prohibiting counter-revolutionaries, and arresting the AB group. If there is a spy case, it will be reported to the party committee after review
will study and deal with it; Fu Zhuting assisted Wu Zheng in logistics work. During the battle, the order of command of the entire division was division commander-political commissar-deputy division commander-deputy political commissar-chief of staff-director of the political division-director of logistics division-first regiment commander-second regiment commander-third
Head of the group.
After the division of labor, we immediately studied the distribution of cadres sent by the central government. Basically, the deputy commanders, deputy political commissars, chiefs of staff, political department directors, and logistics department directors of each regiment were assigned, and all battalion and company cadres were also assigned.
Arrived at each regiment. Among them, Wang Bingsan succeeded Li Qing as the political commissar of the sixth regiment, Chen Jinxiu succeeded Liu Jianli as the commander of the seventh regiment, Zhou Yi succeeded Wu Zheng as the commander of the recruit training regiment, and Zhong Zanda succeeded Zhang Yicheng as the political commissar of the recruit training regiment. There are two more
Yang Guang and Zhang Zili, regular regimental cadres, stayed in the division staff office to assist the chief of staff in his work.
After studying the cadre allocation, Liu Yimin asked Liu Jianli to teach the new cadres the key points of the Guard Division's tactics, and Li Qing to teach the key points of the Guard Division's ideological and political work, which focused on complaining activities, for two hours. Then, the political commissar went to a
The deputy division commander went to the 3rd Regiment and the 4th Regiment, the deputy political commissar went to the 5th Regiment and the 6th Regiment, Li Qing went to the 7th Regiment and the Recruit Training Group, Liu Jianshe went to the Artillery Regiment, and the Heavy Machine Gun Regiment went to Wu Zheng.
The engineer regiment and baggage regiment were stationed, Fu Zhuting was stationed at the cavalry battalion and guard battalion directly under the division headquarters, and Yuan Guoping was stationed at the reconnaissance company, communications platoon, and field rescue station. The task was to supervise the launch of the grievance campaign and train tactical actions. According to the plans formulated by the staff office
According to the training plan, any unit that fails to pass the training will be left to follow the main force and will not be allowed to participate in the combat operations that the guard division will begin soon. The entire division will be trained for 3 days, and will set off in hiding after three days, with the target waiting to be notified.
At the end of the meeting, Liu Yimin called Zhang Haitao, the guard battalion commander, and asked him to arrange guards and correspondents for several new leaders. He specifically asked Qian Zhuangfei and Hu Di to arrange a squad of soldiers each to follow their orders.
Seeing that the issues to be studied had been arranged, Liu Yimin stood up and said, "Let's meet with the cadres!"
Cai Zhong said: "That's right, everyone is waiting!"
A few people walked out of the room and came to the empty field in front of the main hall of the temple. As soon as the cadres saw the leader of the division coming out, they quickly formed their team, and within a short time they were divided into two parts and stood neatly.
Liu Yimin took a look and saw that the one on the east side was the old cadres of the Guard Division, and the one on the west side was the new cadres of the Guard Division. He felt a little unhappy.
Then I thought about it, most of the people didn't know each other, so it was normal to stand in two. Then I looked at the new cadres, they were all backbones who had been tested by war, and I felt any unhappiness in my heart and disappeared without a trace.
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I thought to myself, these are all old Red Army cadres, the best of the best in our army. I never dreamed that I could command such a group of Red Army elites to charge into battle. After all, I really have to thank that little can!
Seeing that the cadres were all looking at him, Liu Yimin said loudly to the new cadres: "From today on, you are the backbone of the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army! I, Liu Yimin, your division commander, will lead you to follow
Party, follow Chairman Mao to create miracles one after another and trample all enemies underfoot. All warlords and Japanese devils will be beaten to pieces under the iron fist of our Central Guard Division! Are you willing to follow me to charge into battle?
What?"
The cadres' emotions were burned red in an instant, and they responded loudly: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin added: "The Guard Division is the shortest-established force among the main forces of the Red Army, but it is also a force full of vigor and hope. Starting from the Battle of Xiangjiang River, this force made a surprise attack on the Guangxi Army and ambushed the Hunan Army.
You have a brilliant record in defeating the Central Army. Being able to join the Guard Division shows that you are all loyal Red Army soldiers and the backbone of the cadre; it shows that Chairman Mao of the Party Central Committee appreciates you and trusts you. All the cadres and soldiers of the Guard Division welcome you.
Come, I am willing to fight the bloody battlefield with you, share life and death, never leave, destroy the warlords, kill the Japanese invaders, and shed blood and sacrifice for the establishment of New China. Tell me, are you willing to be comrades in life and death with the comrades of the Guard Division?"
The cadres responded in unison: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin shouted: "You haven't eaten yet? Answer me loudly, are you willing to become life-and-death comrades with the original cadres and soldiers of the guard division?"
At this time, not only the new cadres shouted, but also the cadres of the old guard division shouted: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin said with satisfaction: "Okay, impressive! These are the cadres of our security division. Now listen to my command. I shout one, two, three. All cadres will immediately automatically line up in six columns. The principle is that the new cadres are the same as the original ones.
The cadres stand crosswise, that is, a new cadre is next to an old cadre. If anyone stands wrongly, he should immediately get out of the queue and do a high jump fifty times. Do you hear me clearly?"
The cadres replied: "Listen clearly!"
Liu Yimin shouted: "Listen to my command and prepare! One, two, three, run!"
Not to mention, those who can be cadres are really not stupid. After a brief period of confusion, the team quickly formed six columns, and the count was quickly completed.
Feng Dafei, Huang Su, Qian Zhuangfei, Yuan Guoping, Hu Di and Fu Zhuting, who were standing on one side, were stunned. Huang Su quietly asked Cai Zhong, was the teacher originally engaged in political work? Cai Zhong said, I don't understand, but
As long as the division commander incites it, the prisoners will immediately cry and shout that they want to become the Red Army, and they can fight with guns on the spot. Qian Zhuangfei squinted his eyes and said to himself: "Interesting, the water for this baby division commander is very deep, not
Simple!"
Seeing that the team had stood up and the count was completed, Liu Yimin continued: "Now, you are all comrades in the guard division. The first task I give you is to learn. The new cadres must learn from the original ones."
Cadres learn tactical movements, tactical command and the know-how of ideological work. The original cadres must learn from the new comrades the tenacious style and spirit of sacrifice of the main force. Help each other and improve together. Can you do it?"
The cadres roared in unison again: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin waved his hand with satisfaction: "We are all veteran Red Army cadres with rich combat experience. But the Guard Division is different from other Red Army units. What we pay attention to is planning in advance, attacking the enemy unprepared, flexible tactics, and utilizing firepower.
The division headquarters has decided that Chief of Staff Liu and Director Li will teach everyone the specific tactical command and ideological work. I hope everyone will study hard and master it as soon as possible. Time is tight. After the lecture, everyone will immediately report to each unit according to the order and quickly become familiar with the unit.
, get familiar with the soldiers, the equipment, and the training subjects. I will give you three days. After three days, I will lead you to fight against the enemy. If any unit cannot complete the training plan within three days, it will be disqualified from participating in the war! Do you hear this clearly?
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The cadres replied: "Listen clearly!"
Liu Yimin nodded, and Li Qing stepped forward and began to read out the cadre allocation order.
Two hours later, the new cadres had already reported to each unit. Cai Zhong said to Feng Dafei and Huang Su: "Let's go, it's time for us to go to each unit to inspect and supervise."
Soon, the division headquarters was empty, with only Liu Yimin, Qian Zhuangfei and Hu Di left.
Hu Di asked: "Sir, what are we doing? It's not time to eat and sleep now?"
Liu Yimin said: "Chief of Staff Qian went to the radio station to contact He Xinghua. From now on, you will be the clairvoyant for our guard division to win the battle. Minister Hu is fine for the time being, so just follow me to the secret service camp to have a look! But there is one thing I want to remind you in particular.
You two, whenever and wherever you go, you must bring security guards with you, and you are not allowed to act alone."
Qian Zhuangfei said: "Why do you take such good care of us two?"
Liu Yimin said: "Because the work you two are engaged in is different from others, we cannot afford to lose. To put it bluntly, you come to the guard division to carry out intelligence work on the enemy. Secondly, I think Vice Chairman Zhou is
See if my security division is strong enough, let me protect you."
Qian Zhuangfei said: "Did you know us before?"
Liu Yimin shook his head: "I don't know, I haven't even heard your names. However, the deputy chief of staff I want is the deputy chief of staff for intelligence. This kind of talent is too precious. And Vice Chairman Zhou also hinted at me, saying
You are very senior and you are afraid that I will not use them. I don’t care what your original job was. I only ask that my intelligence officer and the security officer responsible for anti-rape work be safe at all times. Can you do it?"
Qian Zhuangfei thought for a while and replied: "Yes."
Liu Yimin smiled and said: "That's right. Chief Qian should go work on the radio station. Lao Hu and I are leaving!"
At this time, a good show is going on in Guiyang.
Xue Yue's troops have arrived in Guiyang. Five well-organized main divisions and a division-level detachment are stationed around Guiyang respectively, surrounding Guiyang. Xue Yue himself leads the incomplete 90th Division and is stationed in Wudang
, waiting for Wang Jialie’s arrival.
When Wang Jialie heard that the Central Army troops had arrived, he hurriedly brought gifts to see Xue Yue to express his condolences to the Central Army. When the two met, they naturally exchanged greetings and politeness before getting down to business.
Xue Yue first asked about the movements of the Red Bandits. Wang Jialie said that the Red Bandits are currently entrenched in Zunyi and have defensive troops on the Wujiang River. Most areas in northern Guizhou have fallen into the hands of the Red Bandits. It is very likely that the Red Bandits will be separatist like in Jiangxi.
A separatist situation was formed in northern Guizhou.
Xue Yue asked Wang Jialie how many more troops there were in the main force of the Guizhou Army. Wang Jialie replied that in addition to the annihilation of Hou Zhidan's instructors, nearly two regiments were lost in Huangping. Now he can mobilize the main force of ten regiments.
.In addition, You Guocai still has at least six regiments of troops.
When Xue Yue heard that the main force of the Guizhou army was still there, he could now replenish his troops. He said: "Commander Wang, the commission has ordered the 25th Army to go north to northern Guizhou to suppress the bandits, and also ordered the Yunnan Longyun Division to send troops to cooperate.
, why are you so slow to move?"
Wang Jialie said: "Mr. Xue clearly knows that it is not that our troops have been slow to move, but that Guiyang's troops are actually empty. If the red bandits attack Guiyang, I cannot bear the responsibility of losing the provincial capital!"
Xue Yue said: "Commander Wang, don't worry. Our army came to Guizhou to assist the 25th Army in annihilating the Red Bandits. Just now, the Longyun Department reported that one of their divisions has passed Anshun and is expected to arrive in Guiyang tomorrow. Wait until they arrive.
Arrive, cooperate with the 25th Army to march towards Zunyi, our army will take a short rest and then move with your troops."
Wang Jialie said with a smile on his face: "Thank you very much for the committee, thank you Commander Xue, and thank you brothers of the Central Army. When the Red Bandits are wiped out, I will definitely rush to Nanjing to meet with the committee and express the gratitude of the whole province of Guizhou to the Central Committee in person!"
A smile appeared on Xue Yue's face: "Commander Wang, will your department set out tomorrow?"
Wang Jialie said: "It should, it should. Our troops will mobilize today and after joining the Yunnan troops tomorrow, they will attack Zunyi and regain the ground. I hope Commander Xue will lead the Central Army to follow up and provide support!"
Xue Yue said: "Don't worry, the Central Army will rest today and tomorrow, and attack northern Guizhou the day after tomorrow to provide your backing. However, our army has come from afar and needs to rest urgently. Commander Wang also did not invite me to visit the scenic spots in Guiyang.
What!"
Wang Jialie said excitedly: "Yes, yes, sir Xue please."