On the morning of the next day, Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek led hundreds of military and political officials, escorted by more than 300 guards, across the Yangtze River and arrived at Liuhe Camp, where they began to review Ye Kaixin's troops.
The Anyi Independent Division, which is in the same camp, only left the first and second battalions of the teaching regiment and the special agent battalion. The other units left the military camp early in the morning for field training. The entire army is the most well-equipped, with an engineer company and an automobile company.
, an artillery regiment of an infantry battalion was also dispatched before dawn, using thirty Mercedes-Benz tractor trucks to pull out thirty new Bofors artillery for live-fire training. The only division commanders left were division commander An Yi and party representative Huang Yingwu.
The two stayed to watch the ceremony out of courtesy.
After the inspection was completed, Commander-in-Chief Chiang stepped onto the makeshift review stand to review the troops, and once again delivered a speech to more than 10,000 soldiers. His words were full of encouragement and showed great trust, which made Ye Kaixin and his 11,000 officers and soldiers grateful.
Since this division of the 44th Army did not have the military-level establishment, the Central Military Commission had previously given it the official designation of the 52nd Division of the National Revolutionary Army based on the actual situation. During this Northern Expedition, it was ordered to stay in Liuhe to defend the north bank of Nanjing.
Lieutenant General Ye Kaixin was successfully appointed as a member of the Central Military Commission.
Commander-in-Chief Chiang finally announced loudly: General Ye Kaixin will participate in the upcoming Northern Expedition together with the group army headquarters, and serve as deputy commander and chief of staff of the third corps of the group army, assisting corps commander General He Yaozu in directing the battle; appoint Major General Zou Zhenpeng as deputy division commander to act as the fifth division commander.
The commander of the 12th Division, Major General Jiang Hoou, served as the deputy division commander and chief of staff of the 52nd Division, leading the soldiers to undergo rigorous training to defend the north gate of the capital.
After the ceremony, the chief officers of each department lingered in the picturesque and tidy military camp. Some formed groups to observe the continued training of the officers and soldiers of the 52nd Division, and some wandered in small groups among the green willows and clear water.
An Yi, who was chatting and laughing with Chen Cheng, Cai Zhonghu, Yu Jishi, He Zhonghan and others, suddenly received a notice from the commander-in-chief's bodyguard, asking him to rush to Fengchi immediately to answer the principal's inquiry.
Chen Cheng looked at An Yi's retreating back and whispered: "The 52nd Division and the Independent Division have benefited a lot from being stationed together. They have received preferential treatment from the principal. They are all equipped with new military uniforms and helmets. I was looking down on the reviewing stand just now.
, I almost mistakenly thought it was the An Yi Division. After careful observation, I could tell the difference clearly from the slight differences in temperament and formation. The officers and soldiers of the 52nd Division must have received great help from the An Yi Division, otherwise they would not have been able to perform as well as they did today.
, Xiaoyi, this guy is really interesting."
"Xiao Yi is definitely loyal. This is recognized, but he has never looked at Commander He Jingzhi today. From the time we entered the camp to the end of the ceremony, this guy only saluted the principal and a few bosses from the headquarters. He did not pay any attention to Commander He.
But he turned a blind eye, how interesting it is! It seems that Commander He will no longer be respected by Xiao Yi and the soldiers of the Independent Division." He Zhonghan said thoughtfully.
Cai Zhonghuang nodded appreciatively: "I admire Xiaoyi's character. He is down-to-earth and has clear grudges. If he is a brother, he can show his heart to you. If he is an enemy, he will never compromise... Just recall that he was killed alone.
After the siege, he went on an iron-blooded killing spree, and on that day when tens of thousands of people surrounded the Xiaguan camp, he was so powerful that he was so powerful that he was able to destroy everything and destroy everything. It is so unfortunate to be his enemy!"
Chen Cheng smiled slightly: "Did the principal call him to make peace with He Jingzhi?"
"Probably not. At the moment, Commander He and several staff officers from the headquarters are watching with great interest on the edge of the training ground of the 52nd Division Engineer Battalion."
Yu Jishi pointed and whispered: "Did you see that? At the training ground in the northeast corner, Commander He was taking the large wire cutters from a soldier and seemed to be asking something at the barbed wire fence beside him. He probably also likes Junior Brother An's factory.
The special equipment produced, many new equipment and special equipment for engineers are also
I just saw it some time ago. After using it, the officers and soldiers reported that it was easy to use and the efficiency was greatly improved. The Ordnance Industry Administration even sent a technical team to Lao Nanchang for this purpose. It is estimated that many of the equipment will be promoted to the entire army soon. Listen.
It’s said that these were all designed by Junior Brother An, I really don’t know how this guy’s head grew.”
Everyone smiled knowingly and agreed with each other. After a while of joking, they all looked towards the northeast corner of the training ground. Xiao watched with interest He Yingqin's serious attitude and the observation group of enlisted students from the battalion brought by the military academy's education director Zhang Zhizhong.
Cai Zhonghuang's engineer battalion directly under the artillery brigade had all replaced the same equipment as the engineer battalion of An Yi Division a week ago. Among the people, he was the most familiar with the performance and use of various tools, so he enthusiastically explained it to everyone in detail.
On the quiet path beside the clear water south of the military camp, Chiang Kai-shek praised An Yi in a low voice for the disaster relief fund-raising activities launched by An Yi. He especially reported An Yi to the Central Party Committee in advance, so that the Central Party Committee and the government could respond quickly and calmly, thus taking the initiative.
The behavior and consciousness of establishing a tall image were deeply appreciated. However, An Yi humbly believed that he had not done enough, and said that if the Northern Expedition was not about to be busy with military affairs, he would have devoted more energy and time to disaster relief.
Chiang Kai-shek looked ahead with satisfaction, feeling peaceful and cheerful: "I want to criticize you for something. You embarrassed Commander He Jingzhi today. Although no one said it, it doesn't mean they didn't see it. As a subordinate, you should be more considerate.
There is no reason to go up to the peak, even though he led his troops to surround you that day
, pointed a gun at you, but things did not get out of hand after all. He also confessed to me that he made a mistake. He was used by others at the beginning, and now he regrets it. Therefore, I hope you can relax your mind and be more open-minded.
This is my Huangpu department, have you forgotten the school motto of Dear and Sincere?"
"The principal's admonishment must not be forgotten by the students. However, the scene at that time was indeed very painful and desperate. The wounded soldiers in the battalion, as long as they could walk, ignored the open wounds and staggered angrily to the guns.
The heart-wrenching pain in front of the mouth, students really can't forget it."
An Yi replied sadly, wanting to ask the principal why you didn't talk to your fellow Huangpu colleagues like Wang Erzhuo and Lin Biao who were leading the army to hunt down Wang Erzhuo and Lin Biao in Guangdong and Jiangxi to express your love and sincerity?
Chiang Kai-shek sighed: "I heard it too. I was very sad and sad when I heard the news. However, for the same revolutionary goal and the great cause of unifying China with the Three People's Principles, what does this pain mean?"
Since the Northern Expedition, you have worked hard and marched forward bravely, even though you were seriously injured several times and still fought hard. The model camp spirit you created has become an indispensable part of our Huangpu spirit. The series of achievements you and your soldiers have made have been recognized by us.
Praised and remembered by the Party, our army and the revolutionary masses across the country!
Your influence among the military and civilians, and even among the enemies, is growing. Especially this time, your charity donation of more than one million yuan for disaster relief has spread throughout the country. Your name has been remembered by people all over the country. Even
The newspapers under the jurisdiction of our enemy the Beijing government have no choice but to praise our Nanjing government, you An Yi, your Jiangnan Group and the people from all walks of life in the Yangtze River Basin. You must be more cautious in every move, word and deed!
You, Hu Zongnan, Yu Jishi, He Zhonghan, Zeng Kuanqing, Kang Ze, and Yin Jinan are all my outstanding students. I will put more burdens on your shoulders, so you must set an example in all aspects.
, Do you understand...Do you understand?"
"Yes!" An Yi replied in a low voice.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded happily and continued to stroll: "This time I appoint you as the chief of staff of the former enemy headquarters. Firstly, you are indeed brave, resourceful and wise, and you deserve it; secondly, your independent division is the best in our army, so
The enemy's frightened army must be directly attached to the former enemy headquarters in order to play a greater role; and one more thing, I want you to start from now on
Gradually take on some high-level positions. After the Northern Expedition is completed, not only will you be given important responsibilities, but you will also be asked to serve as a chief instructor at the military academy, passing on your rich military knowledge, valuable combat experience, and model camp spirit to you.
Junior brothers, it can be said that I have high hopes for you, the party and the country have high hopes for you, and you must always keep this in mind."
"I am grateful to the principal for his cultivation and will work tirelessly for the great cause of the party and the country!" An Yi said in a deep voice.
Chiang Kai-shek was very pleased: "Well... your mentor, General Zhang Wenbai, cared very much about you and said that your two speeches and two classes at the Central Military Academy were of high quality and highly praised and welcomed by teachers and students. He asked me for help several times.
After transferring you, several generals in the staff office and I repeatedly explained that he had to give up, but that the completion of the Northern Expedition would give priority to his request, and I agreed to his request."
An Yi answered humbly and solemnly: "The teacher's kindness is like a sea, and the students will remember it from the bottom of their hearts! Without the principal's earnest teaching and support, without the education and influence of Huangpu, without the care and guidance of Teacher Zhang, there would be no Northern Expedition."
Despite the opportunities given by practice and superiors, the students were probably still driving a broken car around Guangzhou City to help people repair sewing machines. It was very possible that they were scorched by the fire of General Zhang Xianghua and others in the disaster at the end of last year.
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Chiang Kai-shek couldn't help laughing. The entourage and generals behind him looked over in surprise. They didn't know why Principal Chiang was so happy every time he got along with An Yi.
Chiang Kai-shek covered his mouth and coughed softly: "You can always make me feel relaxed and happy. Your wife has mentioned to me several times that I invited you to be a guest at home, but I couldn't arrange it because I was too busy. Also, after you were discharged and returned to the field, I
I gave you one million, but you actually
All of it was used to rebuild the independent division, and a large number of instructors and materials were secretly provided to the 44th Army in northern Hunan, which relieved a lot of pressure on our army. I was very moved and told this to the leaders of the Military Commission and the Party Headquarters.
They admire you endlessly and call you a role model!
Today is the end of the month. On the 5th of next month, I will attend your Northern Expedition swearing-in and memorial ceremony. After that, I will go to Xuzhou to inspect the overall preparations. You come with me. Your independent division will also arrive in Xuzhou before the morning of the 7th.
Accept further review.
According to the proposal of the Political Training Department of the General Headquarters, and unanimously approved by all members of the Central Military Commission in Ning, you will be awarded the honor of the "Iron Army". I will personally present the flag to you at that time. I heard that your model battalion and each regiment
The flags are full of smoke and riddled with holes, so I specially ordered the Political Training Department to make a new set of flags, and keep the old ones as a souvenir."
An Yi stopped, his face flushed, and he was speechless for a long time - what he cared about most was not money but honor, because the efforts of himself and thousands of soldiers who had sacrificed their blood and lives were finally recognized.
Seeing An Yi being so excited, Chiang Kai-shek also stopped and smiled, patted An Yi's arm lovingly, walked back together, came to the wide playground and took another look around, then went to the military-only place surrounded by hundreds of generals and guards.
Return to Nanjing from the pier.
After seeing off Chiang Kai-shek and his entourage, An Yi took a small boat and set foot on Baguazhou. He came to the completed cemetery and was undergoing final cleaning. He stood under the fifteen-meter-high monument and silently recited the names of the sacrificed brothers on the granite base.