Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The central "government" is busy training the new army, and the major local forces in the country also use a large number of Soviet-made weapons and equipment in their hands to find ways to expand their military strength and improve their self-protection capabilities.For a time, the chaotic situation of warlords in the country, except for the Central Army's continued battle to encircle and suppress the Red Army, generally became calm.

There is no external military threat. After several months of bloody battles, the National Defense Forces finally have time to rest and make up for the losses of continuous bloody battles.At the same time, digest the three northeastern provinces and the Far East that they have already occupied.Of course, the immigration action from within the customs, because of the huge investment of the National Defense Forces, the speed of immigration migration has become faster and faster.As for the total number of immigrants, it has also changed from the original 4000 million to the final 5000 million.

If it weren't for the major local forces in the country who suddenly found that the population within their jurisdiction had decreased significantly, and even affected the normal operation of the jurisdiction, and decisively prevented the immigrants from continuing to move out, the number of immigrants migrating outside the customs might have exceeded an astonishing 6000 million. people.

The 5000 million immigrants from the customs, plus the disaster victims from the Central Plains that Shandong Province has accepted over the past few years and the more than 4000 million local people in Shandong Province, plus the 3000 million people in the three northeastern provinces, and the Guangxi Province has more than 800 million people.The population under the control of the National Defense Forces suddenly reached an unprecedented 3000 million people.If only in terms of the population within its jurisdiction, the National Defense Forces have far surpassed the central "government" controlled by Chiang Kai-shek.

Such a huge population, coupled with the fertile land resources of the three northeastern provinces and the Far East.The major provinces controlled by the National Defense Forces are like newborn babies, growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. [

In the blink of an eye.Half a year has passed.The first batch of 64 million mu of land reclaimed by 1000 villages in Jiangdong, Far East, had a bumper harvest without any surprises.Plus the three northeastern provinces.Grain production in Shandong Province, Guangxi Province.The amount of food in the hands of the entire national defense force is enough for Li Guosheng to feed a population of 5000 million for almost a year.

The harvest in agriculture has been bumper, and the industry has also achieved unprecedented results.

With the cooperation of Shandong's heavy industry foundation and a large number of iron mines, coal mines... resources in the three northeastern provinces.The steel output of the National Defense Forces has exceeded 500 million tons due to the establishment of several major steel groups in Northeast China.Not only that, but under Li Guosheng's special attention, the first oil well in the Far East started producing oil two months ago.The first oil refinery under the Wehrmacht.It has also been put into production and construction in the Far East, and began to continuously deliver various fuels to the National Defense Forces.

There are steel and oil with heavy industrial raw materials, and the military industry of the National Defense Forces has also undergone earth-shaking changes.Located in Shandong, Yiyuan Ordnance Industry Group was decisively divided into three half a year ago in order to meet the needs of development.

The former Yiyuan Ordnance Industry Group, as the No. [-] arsenal of the National Defense Forces, specializes in the production of light weapons below mortars.The former Shenyang Fengtian Arsenal was the second armory of the National Defense Forces, specializing in the production of heavy weapons such as artillery and armored vehicles.The former Dalian Shipyard was used as the third arsenal of the National Defense Forces.Specializing in the production of various ships under the Navy.

As for the aircraft manufacturing plant established in Shandong Province, in order to keep the Air Force equipment of the National Defense Forces in a leading position in the world.Under Li Guosheng's order, it was also divided into three, each in Jinan.Shenyang and Jilin set up three branch factories to compete with each other.Develop and produce various advanced fighters for the National Defense Forces...

Although tens of millions of immigrants have cost the National Defense Forces hundreds of millions of oceans.However, only one year of agricultural taxation in the area under its jurisdiction.It reached hundreds of millions of income, far exceeding the central government under the control of Chiang Kai-shek at this time.Plus the industrial and commercial income of the jurisdictional province for one year.Ludong Foreign Trade Company's income from various foreign patents and the income from the golden egg of penicillin.In just over half a year, the fiscal revenue available to the coalition "government" has exceeded the [-] million mark...

After hearing the reports from the heads of the two military and political departments, Li Guosheng finally showed a satisfied smile from the heart.Facing the people in front of him, he said affirmatively: "Comrades, I can tell you with certainty that as long as our National Defense Forces continue to develop according to this momentum, we will be able to surpass Japan in terms of overall strength in two years at the latest. After all, Japan is just a As an island country, as long as we minimize access to various resources in Japan, it will be difficult for Japan to develop..."

Li Zongren, the head of the "government", had already learned about the strength of the National Defense Forces through various reports before holding this summary meeting.However, Li Zongren was completely shocked after seeing these latest statistical data, especially after comparing his own data with the response data of the Japanese "government" a year ago...

Before joining the National Defense Forces, in his eyes, even with the power of China as a whole, it would not be able to catch up with Japan without decades of development and catching up.But now, the national defense force, which only occupies less than half of the country, has used its own strength to catch up with the Japanese "government" that it used to think was out of reach in less than a year.

As soon as Li Guosheng's words fell, Li Zongren, who was a little impatient because of his excitement, said with emotion: "Commander-in-chief, I really didn't expect that our National Defense Forces and the coalition "government" have such great development potential. Judging from the current situation, our National Defense Forces The overall strength of the government has far surpassed the central "government", which is really incredible. Only now do I know that merging the Guangxi faction into the national defense force was the most sensible thing I, Li Zongren, did in my life..."

Li Guosheng nodded noncommittally, and then turned his attention to Zhang Tianyu, the only director of the intelligence bureau who had not yet spoken, and asked: "Director Zhang, you are the only one left, and I will report to everyone. It will last half a year. The general development process and harvest of the bureau..."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..." After paying a military salute to Li Guosheng, Zhang Tianyu, who had been promoted to Colonel, stood up from his seat very neatly.Under everyone's gaze, he opened his mouth to report.

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, gentlemen... After half a year of expansion, our Intelligence Bureau has extended its tentacles to every county in the country, and has set up an intelligence sub-bureau in every province. In addition, under the command of the Commander-in-Chief, the Intelligence Bureau has already In Europe, Japan, and the Americas, set up an overseas intelligence branch..."

The introduction is over.Zhang Tianyu did not sit down immediately, but took out a piece of information from his arms.Facing Li Guosheng, he continued to report: "Commander-in-Chief, I have a piece of information that I have just compiled here, which may affect the next step of the National Defense Force's layout, so I brought it here, and please read it..."

Li Guosheng waved his hand, and said to the cautious Zhang Tianyu: "The people sitting here are all high-level members of the National Defense Forces. There is no information that cannot be said...Director Zhang, just read it out..."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..." Facing the fiery eyes of all the officers looking at him.Zhang Tianyu opened the mouth and said.

"Commander-in-Chief, gentlemen...-According to the continuous efforts of the intelligence office for several months, we have initially collected the specific scale of the new army organized by various local forces in the country using the Soviet-made weapons and equipment we sold..."

"According to the statistics, the central "government" army used the Soviet-made weapons purchased from us and the German-made weapons in its reserves to reorganize a total of 100 million troops, a total of [-] infantry divisions and [-] heavy artillery divisions... Shanxi Yan Xishan Warlords have reorganized a total of [-] million troops. Ten infantry divisions and five heavy artillery brigades...Sichuan Liuxiang warlords reorganized a total of fifteen infantry divisions and ten heavy artillery regiments...Shaanxi warlords reorganized a total of five infantry divisions and five heavy artillery regiments..."[

"In addition, the Red Army of the Red Party, which was driven out of Jiangnan by the central "government" army, had already occupied several counties in the Shaanxi-Gansu area two months ago, and there were signs of establishing a base here. At the same time, the Red Army of the Red Party contacted through the intelligence front Come to us, hoping to buy a batch of light weapons and equipment from us to equip the troops..."

Hearing this information, Li Guosheng frowned and didn't speak immediately.but.Li Zongren, who is also the deputy commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces, couldn't help it. In his eyes: the purpose of the central government's expansion of so many troops at one time is self-evident.That is for the Wehrmacht, which has far surpassed them in prestige.Once the central "government"'s 100 million army is reorganized, it will only have less than 50 national defense forces.Can it stop the thunderous offensive from the central "government" army?

Seeing Li Guosheng who was silent, Li Zongren first said: "Boss, the combined forces of the various local forces in the country have reached 180 divisions, almost [-] million people... Such a huge military force stationed in the pass is against us. Watching, I think, we have to guard against..."

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili said: "Boss, Chairman Li is right...Although we can control the export of "drugs" and cut off the supply of "drugs" in the hands of various local forces, including the central "government" army. However, Once they are ready to attack our National Defense Forces, they will find ways to obtain "drugs" from other places. Don't forget that the Soviet "government" hates us now, as long as they get the information that Lao Jiang wants to deal with us , Stalin, the supreme commander of the old "Maozi", will definitely use all means to continuously provide "medicine" to Lao Jiang, and even provide equipment, and use Lao Jiang's hands to get rid of us..."

At this moment, Zhang Tianyu from the Intelligence Bureau unexpectedly said again: "Boss, I support the opinions of the two officers... In the past six months, our Intelligence Bureau has destroyed three times in the Northeast that wanted to break into our interior." Central "government" intelligence branch. After interrogation, it was found that the central "government" is continuously increasing the investigation of our National Defense Forces and the Northeast. Therefore, I also thought that our National Defense Forces had to guard against..."

The best way to guard against the threat from Chiang Kai-shek's Central Army in the pass is to expand the National Defense Forces.Li Guosheng actually had the idea of ​​expanding the national defense force in his heart.After all, the population under the National Defense Forces has exceeded 3000 million. Even if the conscription ratio is 130:[-], he can expand the National Defense Forces to [-] million in a short period of time.

However, due to the continuous battle of the National Defense Forces against Japan and the Soviet Union, the National Defense Forces' equipment reserves were greatly consumed, and coupled with the ensuing "wave" of immigration, Li Guosheng temporarily put down the idea of ​​​​expanding the National Defense Forces.Now that the time has come without delay, of course Li Guosheng will not wait any longer.

After several subordinates finished speaking, a firm expression appeared on Li Guosheng's face, and he affirmed to everyone: "Since everyone is expanding our troops, our National Defense Forces will also expand..."

After finishing speaking, he asked Li Guanghua, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Head of General Logistics of the National Defense Forces: "Old Li, after half a year of storage, do you have enough equipment in your logistics warehouse for the troops to expand?"

When it comes to equipment reserves, Li Guanghua's face is not very good-looking.During the continuous six months of peace, the major arsenals under the control of the National Defense Forces have increased their horsepower and continuously sent various equipment and materials to the logistics warehouse for storage.Over time, plus these equipment can only go in and out.Warehouses are operating almost at full capacity.In Li Guanghua's mind, if these equipment and materials are not used.The major arsenals will temporarily suspend production because there is no local reserve...

Therefore, after hearing Li Guosheng's question.Li Guanghua subconsciously showed a relaxed expression on his face.He hurriedly stood up from his seat and reported the data that was already in his mind.

"Commander-in-Chief, don't worry... With the various equipment [medicine] currently stocked by the Logistics Department, it is absolutely no problem to expand the army by 80 million at one time. Please issue an order from the Commander-in-Chief, and the Logistics Department will deliver the corresponding equipment immediately in place..."

After Li Guosheng nodded in satisfaction, he quickly shifted his gaze to Jiang Baili, and asked, "Chief of Staff. Half a year has passed, has the reserve system within the jurisdiction of our National Defense Forces been fully implemented, and whether there are enough troops within the scope of absorption? Satisfy our military expansion..."

Like Li Guanghua, Jiang Baili replied confidently: "Although the reserve system has not been fully implemented, the areas that have been deployed so far are enough for our National Defense Forces to carry out a large-scale military expansion plan..."

Get the answer you want, and face the hot eyes of everyone looking at you.Li Guosheng finally said: "Since this is the case, our national defense force will officially start to expand its army from today... My initial idea is: expand the current 50 national defense force to 100 million, and first complete the reorganization of a modern new army of 100 million..."

"A million-dollar military expansion. This idea is good, Commander-in-Chief. On behalf of all departments of the 'government', I fully support this decision of the National Defense Forces Headquarters..." Li Zongren was the first to express his support.

Compared with Li Zongren's fanaticism.Chief of Staff Jiang Baili seemed much calmer.Facing Li Guosheng in front of him, he reminded: "Boss, I want to know. Is the expanded 100 million national defense force the same standard as the dozen or so main divisions of the current national defense force? Or ordinary infantry equipped with light weapons..."

Li Guosheng replied to Jiang Baili with a rare serious face: "Chief of Staff, you are overthinking this... I, Li Guosheng, have always been training elite soldiers since I was in charge of the army. The requirement for the troops is that they prefer quality over quantity. 100 The Wehrmacht is all equipped at the level of equipment, and the level of training is not lower than the current modern army of the German Army..."

Facing the eager eyes of everyone looking at him, Li Guosheng continued to explain: "My idea is that after the expansion, the National Defense Forces will all adopt the [-]th organization."

"The ordinary infantry squad is equipped with a general-purpose machine gun, a sniper rifle, and ten semi-automatic rifles, with a total of 12 people... The infantry platoon has four squads, three infantry squads and one throwing gun squad... The infantry company has four squads. There are three infantry platoons and one mortar platoon... The infantry battalion has three infantry companies, one mountain artillery company, and the corresponding troops directly under it... The infantry regiment has three infantry battalions under its jurisdiction, and one field artillery battalion, which is directly under the corresponding troops ...the infantry division has three infantry regiments, a 105mm howitzer regiment, an armored battalion, a car transport battalion, plus other corresponding direct units..."

"In addition, after the expansion of the troops, the command system at the highest division level can no longer meet the current needs of the National Defense Forces. Therefore, after the expansion of the National Defense Forces, I plan to establish a higher command system at the army level and the group army... The army has three infantry divisions under its jurisdiction. A mixed artillery division, a tank regiment, and a car transport regiment, with a total strength of 5000 people... The group army has three armies, a 150mm heavy artillery division, and a tank division, with a total strength of 25 people..."

"Of course, in addition to these units, the National Defense Forces Command also has a garrison, a strategic heavy artillery unit, an armored army, the air force, and the navy..."[

"Hiss..." Among the people sitting in front of Li Guosheng, except for Jiang Baili's facial expression, which did not change because of Li Guosheng's generosity, everyone including Li Zongren showed shock and surprise...very complicated expression.

In the small conference room, after half a minute of silence, Li Zongren, who was sitting under Li Guosheng, reacted from the shock.Facing Li Guosheng in front of him, he said expectantly: "Commander-in-Chief, if we can really train such an army of millions in a short period of time, look at the whole country, no, look at the whole of Asia, our National Defense Forces are all enemies... "

Li Guosheng nodded, turned his attention to Li Guanghua again, and asked, "How about it, Lao Li, can the various equipment in the logistics department meet the needs of a million-strong army..."

Li Guanghua said with a wry smile: "Boss, aren't you embarrassing me... Although the major arsenals have been sending all kinds of equipment to the logistics department, there is only one kind of heavy equipment that is lacking, and that is tanks. After all, Our second arsenal has just been put into production for less than half a year. According to the arrangement just now by the chief, there are still about [-]% gaps in various tanks. However, I can assure the chief and everyone here that within three months at the latest, the first The Second Arsenal can run at full capacity and fill up all the gaps..."

Li Guosheng nodded in satisfaction, and affirmed: "In that case, let's make this decision first..."

After finishing speaking, he gave a decisive order to Chief of Staff Jiang Baili who was on the other side of the attack: "Chief of Staff, after the expansion of the National Defense Forces, the staff must come up with a result within two days of the specific establishment and location of the 100 million troops. In addition After the meeting is over, immediately send me all the relevant information of all the military commanders above the regiment level in the entire army, and in a short time, all the military commanders above the division level of the National Defense Army will be confirmed..."

"As for the military commanders below the division level and above the battalion level, the staff will appoint them based on their combat achievements..." (To be continued...)

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