Fengxian Jiangshan

"Zhuoyan, I heard that you have been catching good things in Russia during this period of time. You should also bring out some good things so that others can drink their soup."

"Lingge, how many things have you taken? I am the God of Wealth passing by. Everything depends on the arrangements of the commander in chief and the chief of staff. How you reorganize your troops and how you distribute weapons, all you need is one sentence, I will obey the order!"

"No, you need to listen to everyone's opinions on such a big matter, especially the assistant commander and you. You are now Fengjun's arsenal, the God of Wealth, and without the help of your humble words, don't think about completing this reorganization. .”

As the chief of staff of the Fengjun, Yang Yuting is actually very clear that this reorganization is actually a major adjustment of the internal interests of the Fengjun. The army needs to establish a new system. They have plenty of room to grow.

In addition, at the technical level, the Fengjun's weapon system must be unified, and the work of logistics supplies and recruit training must also be implemented. The three provinces adopt unified standards to improve the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the Fengjun.

To achieve any goal, in fact, it is inseparable from the full cooperation of Zhang Zuoxiang and Zhang Tinglan. As soon as they arrived in Fengtian, Zhang Zuolin asked Zhang Zuoxiang to have a good talk, and Yang Yuting found Zhang Tinglan. This move has an unusual meaning.

"Zhuoyan, you have also read the marshal's reorganization plan, do you have any comments?"

"Mr. Lin Ge, in fact, according to this plan, the Fengjun will organize a total of three main divisions, one for each province, Fengtian will be assigned two garrison divisions, and Jilin and Heilongjiang will arrange a total of three garrison brigades, which constitute the main force of the Fengjun. The military force, supplemented by the militia, is complete. But I think the only problem is the lack of top-level design!"

Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Zuoxiang were discussing this plan along the way. The two of them wanted to secure enough benefits for themselves and also consider the long-term interests of Fengjun. It can be said that they had exhausted their minds before they came up with a more specific measure. .

"What's the solution to this top-level design?"

"Simply put, all the troops of Fengjun are still commanded by the commander alone, and the people in charge of each unit are below. As for Linge, although you have the title of chief of staff, you are more of a commander. It’s just a military advisor. I think this kind of system can’t keep up with the trend of the times, and it has caused the Feng Department to be very loose, seriously affecting the combat effectiveness!”

The Beiyang warlords have a huge advantage in resources, but in the end they are inevitably destined to be destroyed. To a large extent, they do not have a suitable system.The huge power can't be integrated in one place.The leader of a faction wins over several main subordinates by relying on prestige, affection and other means.Then divide it up level by level.

Such a power model is entirely vertical.Lack of horizontal connections is like a fortress built of sand, which is vulnerable at all.

Yang Yuting was actually aware of this problem, so when Zhang Tinglan talked about the top-level design, Yang Yuting seemed to have guessed something, and his eyes lit up.Hastily asked: "Zhuoyan, what's your opinion, please give me some advice!"

"It's not about advice, it's just a little opinion. I think the power of the staff department must be strengthened. In fact, our current positioning of the staff is biased, or a bit outdated. Our staff is like an ancient military adviser. It is a counselor who assists the commander. role. However, after years of development of the Western military division system, the staff system has been greatly enriched. Take Germany as an example. Although the Kaiser is the supreme commander in name, the actual command power of the three armies falls on the chief of the general staff. , and Germany's effective staff system is the most critical factor for their army to dominate Europe."

In ancient wars, because the situation on the battlefield was relatively clear and the troops were not very complicated, the commander could make a complete decision. This was also the case in the early days of the musket era. The troops lined up in dense battle formations and fired at each other , In this case, what is most needed is a wise and tenacious commander. The staff is also a job similar to a secretarial job, and the task is similar to a megaphone.

However, as the battlefield situation changes, weapons become more and more advanced and diverse, and war has become a contest of the entire national system. From logistics mobilization to front-line command and decision-making, every link needs to refer to a large amount of data to understand the detailed situation.

Under such circumstances, the chief officers at all levels can no longer grasp the overall situation well only by relying on their personal abilities. Therefore, there must be an effective staff system to help him provide various plans, assist the command, and the staff of the staff headquarters. The effect is continuously amplified.

In fact, this is also a sign that the military command power has shifted from the individual to the collective. Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, the new army has been trained. dispensable role.

Zhang Tinglan raised the staff question at this time, and Yang Yuting suddenly had a storm in his mind. He guessed what Zhang Tinglan was thinking, and at the same time saw the benefits of this measure.Not only for Feng Jun, but also for him personally.What Yang Yuting does now depends on Zhang Zuolin's support. After leaving Dashuai Zhang, the power in Yang Yuting's hands becomes zero in an instant, and no one of those old guys will talk to him.

Once the staff department is strengthened, the power in Yang Yuting's hands will rapidly expand. As the chief of staff, he can almost be compared with Zhang Zuoxiang and veterans like Sun Liechen on an equal footing.

Of course, for Feng Jun, with a strong staff system, he can better command the army, control the territory of the three provinces, and enhance cohesion. This is probably what Zhang Zuolin wishes for.

In fact, Yang Yuting had a similar idea long ago, but his identity was not enough, and he didn't have the weight to say it, so he simply hid it in his heart. Now that Zhang Tinglan said this, Yang Yuting suddenly regained his energy.

"Zhuoyan, this is your personal meaning, or the meaning of the assistant commander!"

"We all have this opinion. Compared with my father who is also talking about this matter with the commander-in-chief, we used to have only one province. If we have something to discuss, we can just discuss it. Now we have three provinces, and there is no strong set of issues that need to be involved in all aspects. With the assistance of the staff team, it is impossible to make effective decisions at all, and it is imperative to establish a staff system!"

"Zhuoyan, it's really a good idea, but if you want to really establish the staff system, I'm afraid it will be much more difficult than simply adjusting the staff!"

"No matter how old it is, this is already imperative. Take our troops as an example, they are actually fighting every day. It stands to reason that they are really experienced veterans. The Japanese have not fought since the Russo-Japanese War, but Is our army sure to confront the Japanese army head-on? Will our command level exceed theirs?"

Zhang Tinglan asked repeatedly, directly hitting the point. In fact, before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in history, the Chinese Army fought every day, and they were truly experienced in hundreds of battles. On the contrary, the Japanese army stayed away from the battlefield for a long time.They are full-fledged recruits, but the result of the collision between the two sides is that the veterans were defeated and the recruits won.

This is the lack of summarization and improvement of the squadron, the tactical level has not been improved at all, and the command ability is seriously low.The big reason for these problems is the lack of a staff system, and the commander cannot scientifically grasp the changes on the battlefield.The army was defeated like a mountain.

"My humble words are true. If you want to imitate the big powers, the power of the staff department will be greatly strengthened, and it will even be on an equal footing with all divisions. It is really a bit of a hassle to figure out who can sit on the throne of the chief of staff!"

"What's the trouble? You are the chief of staff now, Nege. Your position will remain the same, but your power will increase a little. No one will say anything!"

Yang Yuting had a wry smile all over his face: "Zhuoyan, don't make fun of me. I have only been with the commander-in-chief for a year or two, and there are so many people with more seniority than me. I am sitting in this position, and I am on the verge of collapse. If you increase your power, you will be overwhelmed in no time!"

What Yang Yuting said was also from the heart, once the General Staff Headquarters was established following the example of the great powers, the power of the General Staff Headquarters would be quite astonishing.

As long as it is related to the army, it can intervene in command training, logistics mobilization, formulation of combat plans, evaluation of officers at all levels, distribution of equipment and materials, etc.In all fairness, the power of the chief of staff is second only to Lao Zhang, and more powerful than the commanders of all divisions. This kind of important position is definitely not for people with low qualifications.

"Zhuoyan, since you made this suggestion, it would be better for you to be the chief of staff."

"Ling Ge, you want me to be struck by lightning! There are so many uncles and uncles in the front line, I will command them, don't you want to lose your head?"

Zhang Tinglan categorically rejected this proposal. Of course, seniority is just an excuse for him. What's more, once he becomes the chief of staff, although his authority is astonishing, he will lose the opportunity to form his own line. Zhang Tinglan is very clear about the gains and losses.

Yang Yuting spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "Zhuoyan, since I rejected it, I can't think of a suitable candidate anymore.

"Lin Ge, in fact, it will take a long time to establish the staff system. It will not be accomplished overnight. In the beginning, the power will not be too great, and it needs to be developed step by step. If you must refuse, you might as well let Zhu Qinglan take this position!"

Zhu Qinglan is currently the military governor of Heilongjiang, but with limited authority, he just has a false name.But the false name he hangs made Wu Junsheng feel uncomfortable. Old Wu is half a rank lower than Zhang Zuoxiang for no reason, and there must be resentment in his heart.

If we can take advantage of this opportunity to push Zhu Qinglan to the throne of chief of staff and Wu Junsheng to take the position, Lao Wu will definitely support the staff system, and Zhang Zuoxiang will also support this system. With the support of these two, Zhang Zuolin agrees again. It's basically a foregone conclusion.

Yang Yuting's eyes also brightened, this idea is really good, it will benefit everyone.If Zhu Qinglan became the chief of staff, he would be able to get rid of the embarrassing situation in front of him. As for the deputy chief of staff, it must be Yang Yuting. Yang Yuting can also display his talents and abilities, and his actual power is much greater than now.

"Zhuoyan, you really have the talent of Zhuge!

When they were discussing, Zhang Zuolin sent someone to invite them over. They did not dare to neglect, and hurried to the Tiger Hall, only to see Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zuoxiang, Sun Liechen, and Wu Junsheng had already sat down.

When Lao Zhang saw that they had arrived, he smiled and said, "Fuchen told me that he is going to set up a general staff department, and suggested that Zhu Qinglan be the chief of the general staff. What are your reasons?"

"I said Marshal, and I agree with both hands. Zhu Qinglan understands military affairs, has strategies, and has outstanding qualifications and prestige. It is perfect for him to be the chief of staff of Fengjun!"

Wu Junsheng flicked his big tongue and kept putting high hats on Zhu Qinglan. The core meaning was one, to send this away, and he would take over as the governor of Heilongjiang in a serious manner.And Sun Liechen didn't say much, the new chief of staff had little to do with his interests, so he simply didn't say anything.

"Since everyone has no objections, it is approved. You can feel wronged, Linge. This Zhu Qinglan is a helper and the deputy chief of staff of Fengjun. From now on, the daily military affairs will be handed over to the staff department. The chief and deputy chiefs of staff will participate in all important tasks. The decision-making, together with the governors and division commanders of the provinces, express their opinions and formulate strategies!"

In Lao Zhang's words, it can be regarded as a very general statement of the mission of the General Staff Headquarters, but Wu Junsheng and Sun Liechen are very shrewd characters. When they heard this, they vaguely guessed that the General Staff Headquarters has amazing power and is a hot yamen.It's just that they have already agreed to the establishment, so they can't object. This institutional arrangement related to Fengjun's foundation was passed without any surprise. (To be continued..)