Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

On both sides of Lake Baikal, which has been completely covered by the green and golden light of wheat, a large number of immigrants who have migrated here for half a year, in their own fields, waved the sickle in their hands tirelessly, turning the land into pieces. The golden wheat was mowed to the ground.Then, bundle them into bundles and pull them home with an ox cart, ready for threshing...

And on both sides of Lake Baikal in this sight, a military camp with a radius of several square kilometers stands particularly conspicuously in the center of several villages and towns.In this barracks, not only a motorized infantry regiment and an artillery regiment under Xiong Shaowen's command were stationed, Xiong Shaowen's division headquarters were also stationed here...

A wooden house full of antennas serves as the telecommunications room for Xiong Shaowen's headquarters to communicate with various ministries and the General Command of the National Defense Forces. From time to time, there is a crisp sound of wires and telegraphs.After a burst of particularly loud radio sending and receiving telegrams slowly ended, a communications officer carrying the rank of major on his shoulders rushed out of the telecommunications room with a happy face and rushed to the war room dozens of meters away.

After seeing Master Xiong Shaowen standing in front of a huge combat sand table, discussing something with Chief of Staff Zhang Guoqiang.The communications officer of the major subconsciously paid a military salute, and then, facing Xiong Shaowen and Zhang Guoqiang in front of him, he reported with surprise on his face: "Division seat, chief of staff, good news, good news from the general headquarters... Our [-]th Division It's going to be expanded..."

In this world, especially in times of war, among the few words that any soldier, especially an officer, likes to hear most, besides 'promotion', is the 'expansion' of the army.Because the 'expansion' of the troops also means that the number of troops in command in one's hands will increase, which means that one will be promoted with the expansion of the troops. [

The communication officer's report had just reached their ears.Not only Xiong Shaowen and Zhang Guoqiang, but also all the officers and men in the combat room who heard these words.As if seeing a pile of gold ingots, they turned their attention to the telegram still in the hands of the communications officer.Want to know the exact content.

Division Commander Xiong Shaowen first asked: "What is the expansion of the army, let me be clear, what is the order of the general headquarters?"

The communication officer hurriedly handed the telegram in his hand to Xiong Shaowen, and reported to Xiong Shaowen with a surprised face: "Master, congratulations, from now on, we will call you the military seat. Our 13th Division, From now on, it will be officially expanded into the No.8 Army of the National Defense Forces. It has three infantry divisions, one mixed artillery division, one tank division, and one heavy artillery division, with a total force of [-] troops. West gate..."

When Xiong Shaowen took the telegram, with a face full of surprise, he began to browse the content of the telegram seriously.The communications officer has already telegraphed the details.He told me word for word.

For a moment, the faces of more than a dozen officers in the entire war room showed joy from the bottom of their hearts.The division was expanded into an army, and the division commander was promoted to army commander.The chief of staff of the division is promoted to the chief of staff of the army, and the staff of these divisions will rise accordingly and become the staff of the army.Among other things, at least one rank can be promoted in the military rank...

After confirming that the content of the telegram is completely true.This Xiong Shaowen, who came out of the General Headquarters of the National Defense Forces, had a facial expression full of excitement.Instead, it gradually calmed down.Because, from this telegram, he could see the importance that the General Headquarters attached to himself and the entire No. 13 Army, and at the same time, he could see the enormous difficulties that his Thirteen Army was currently facing.

It is still a commonplace topic to say that if the army wants to expand, the first two things to be solved are equipment and soldiers.There is no need for Xiong Shaowen to worry about equipment. Since the commander-in-chief has issued an order to expand the army, the corresponding weapons and equipment must already be on the way to Lake Baikal.However, in terms of soldiers, it is very difficult.Because, in the telegram in hand, it clearly stated that all the soldiers required for the expansion of the Thirteenth Army, except for the corresponding technical arms, the remaining 20 new recruits will all come from the [-] soldiers who have just immigrated to the Baikal region. Thousands of immigrants are recruited into the army…

The 20 migrants have struggled in Lake Baikal for half a year, and they have just solved their food and clothing... No, they have not yet solved their food and clothing, because the first season of grain planted by the 20 migrants has just begun to be harvested, and the specific harvest is still unknown.Under such circumstances, will the 20 immigrants who have just settled here take the initiative to join the National Defense Forces and work hard for the National Defense Forces?

After this idea came to mind, Xiong Shaowen, who was frowning tightly, immediately pulled Zhang Guoqiang, who had just reacted from the surprise and had been promoted to the chief of staff of the [-]th Army Major General, back to his office, and raised his concerns to Zhang Guoqiang.

Seeing Xiong Shaowen with a dignified face in front of him, Zhang Guoqiang's expression did not change at all, but he said to Xiong Shaowen with a relaxed expression: "Junzuo, you are too worrying. I can assure you that as long as the treatment of our National Defense Forces Announced, coupled with some corresponding publicity, the 20 immigrants in the Baikal region will definitely sign up to join the army very enthusiastically..."

"Eh..." Xiong Shaowen's solemn face was instantly covered with doubts.Facing Zhang Guoqiang in front of him, he asked in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, tell me your reason..."

Under Xiong Shaowen's gaze, Zhang Guoqiang slowly explained the reason.Afterwards, the dignified expression on his face disappeared, replaced by a strong confidence.

After a brief discussion between the two in the office, orders began to be transmitted to Xiong Shaowen's command through the radio, and they were being scattered in the hands of the commanders of the [-]th Division's combat troops stationed in the Baikal area...

The first battalion of the [-]th Division was stationed, facing the order from the division commander Xiong Shaowen, the battalion commander Liang Shaodong subconsciously showed doubts on his face.He asked Li Tianshan, who had been promoted to deputy battalion commander, "Old Li, why did you say this order from the division commander... the whole division, with infantry companies as units, went to the surrounding villages to help the people harvest Food, and publicize all the benefits and benefits of our National Defense Forces, let every commoner know..."

"You know, I, Liang Shaodong, have been in the army for so long, and I have never seen such a thing as the army helping ordinary people with farm work. Lao Li, you have been staying in the National Defense Force. Did the National Defense Force take any action in this regard..."

Li Tianshan nodded and replied: "Battle Commander, as long as there is no war in the National Defense Forces, all combat units will use their spare time in training to go to the surrounding villages and towns to help the people work. Deadly rules. Any combat unit must spend half a month every year to help the people around the station to work. In the words of the commander-in-chief: Only in this way can the people support the National Defense Forces and achieve the ultimate goal of the military and civilian family..."

Seeing the battalion commander Liang Shaodong nodded thoughtfully, Li Tianshan changed his subject and continued: "However, I think this order from the division headquarters is far from being as simple as we imagined...especially the second half of the order. part…"

After Liang Shaodong read the combat order in his hand again, his brows that had just been stretched out were frowned again.After nodding to Li Tianshan, he asked: "Old Li, you are right. Even if the army is to be a family of soldiers and civilians, there is no need to publicize the treatment and benefits of our National Defense Forces to the people..."

Here it is.A flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in Li Tianshan's mind, and he asked Liang Shaodong in a low voice: "Battle Commander, I don't know if you have heard of it... I heard from the staff of the division that our 13th Division has been expanded into the No. [-] Army of the National Defense Force. What do you say? Will the Dao order be related to our military expansion and recruitment, let the common people know our treatment and benefits, and actively sign up to join the army...”[

Liang Shaodong's eyes lit up, and he responded: "If this is really the case, then we must do our best. Otherwise, we will not be able to recruit soldiers at that time. We will not be able to expand the battalion once we start..."

After finishing speaking, he said to Li Tianshan with a fiery face in front of him: "Regardless of whether this order from the division headquarters is for the purpose of expanding the army, since the division headquarters has issued an order, then we will execute... three infantry companies. Plus the battalion headquarters The troops directly under the battalion will be divided into four, and the troops directly under the battalion headquarters will be led by me. The rest will be led by you and the other two company commanders to the four surrounding villages. In addition, to ensure the safety of the barracks, the guard platoon Stay at station. The rest of the troops will leave in two hours..."

In a village about one kilometer away from the base of the First Battalion, there were originally less than fifty Soviet households living here.However, since 20 immigrants entered the Baikal region, about 500 immigrants began to build houses in the surrounding areas around this village.As more than 200 Soviet aborigines left Lake Baikal one after another, the entire village directly became a Chinese village with more than [-] people.

Of course, after the arrival of more than 200 immigrants, the land reclaimed by the original [-] Soviets was far from enough for everyone to cultivate.

Therefore, half a month before the arrival of the sowing gathering in the Lake Baikal area, more than 2000 immigrants searched all the surrounding land that could be reclaimed, and finally satisfied the whole village with five acres of land allocated to each person.

For these immigrants who could no longer live in the customs and did not even have an acre of land of their own, five acres of land per person, after deducting the taxes that should be paid, was not enough for their families to live a prosperous life.However, five acres of land per capita can fully satisfy the family's hunger in the next year.

This seems to be a very easy thing to achieve, but in the customs, these immigrants dare not even think about it.However, since I left the customs, with the help of the National Defense Forces, this thing that I never dared to dream of before has all become a reality.Therefore, after being allocated their own land, almost all the immigrants knelt down on their own initiative and kowtowed three heads to the soldiers of the National Defense Forces to express their gratitude.

Looking at the golden wheat fields that have already had a good harvest, the 20 immigrants scattered all over the country are almost working hard to harvest food overtime.At this moment, more than 100 officers and soldiers of the National Defense Force led by company commander Li Tianshan suddenly appeared in the field with a sickle in their hands, attracting everyone's attention

For the soldiers of the National Defense Forces stationed around, after more than half a year of getting along, every immigrant knows that these soldiers are different from the warlord forces in the pass.Therefore, after seeing these soldiers, the common people who were busy in the field raised their heads to greet Li Tianshan.

A company of more than 100 soldiers, under the watchful eyes of the surrounding people, quickly gathered in front of Li Tianshan.After sweeping around his subordinates, Li Tianshan waited and said in a low voice: "Brothers, do you still remember what I said before we set off? Our National Defense Army is the people's soldiers, and what we eat is the food handed in by the people. Without the people around, there is no We get a generous military salary every month. So, today I bring everyone to help the common people harvest grain, and let the common people know that the grain they turn in every year is not in vain..."

"Now I order you all to disperse, one person to help a household harvest the grain, and start to act now..."

Seeing the soldiers of the National Defense Forces flocking to the fields to help them harvest food, the people scattered in the fields finally understood the purpose of the National Defense Forces' trip.On the faces of all the people, they cast grateful and kind eyes on the officers and soldiers around them.

A wheat field on Li Tianshan's face.After the father and son expressed their gratitude to Li Tianshan, they began to work with the sickle in their hands.Li Tianshan, who was born in the countryside, was not idle either.Together with the father and son, they began to sweat profusely.Taking advantage of his spare time of harvesting wheat, Li Tianshan asked in a chatting tone.

"Fellow, look at the conditions in the fields. The harvest in the first year of our visit to the Baikal region should be impatient... One mu of land can produce at least three or four hundred catties of grain..."

Looking at the heavy wheat in his hand, the father in his 50s immediately showed a simple and honest expression on his face.Facing Li Tianshan, who was proficient in harvesting wheat, he replied with a satisfied face: "This officer is right... The land here is much more fertile than the land in the pass. Although it is the first year of cultivation, it will yield four hundred per mu. catties of grain, there is absolutely no problem..."

Hearing this number, Li Tianshan was also shocked, and said to the old man in front of him, "My fellow, one mu of land is [-] catties of grain, and five mu of land is [-] catties of grain. It seems that from this year, my fellow You can have a good time…”

Unexpectedly, the 50-year-old man in front of him didn't agree, but shook his head naively.He replied: "Sir, it's not as good as you think... Two thousand catties of grain seems like a lot, but after paying [-]% of the grain tax, there are only fourteen hundred catties left. The salt our family eats for the next year, The clothes we wear, the lamp oil we use...a lot of things have to be exchanged for food, and this counts. One year's harvest can only ensure that the whole family will not be hungry..."

Li Tianshan nodded silently, and sighed to the old man: "There is still too little land here. It would be great if one person could get ten mu of land. Now it seems that it is still very difficult for us to live a good life through farming." Difficult, must think of other ways?"

But at this moment, Li Tianshan's eyes lit up, and he reminded thoughtfully: "My fellow, since farming can't make your family live a good life, I just read it, and my family has two sons, why not?" Let a son join our National Defense Army, you know, in the National Defense Army, a recruit has five oceans of military pay a month, which is fully worth the harvest of your two acres of land for a year..."

"Being a soldier..." As soon as Li Tianshan's suggestion was uttered, the old man in front of him kept shaking his head, and refused in a firm tone: "No, as the saying goes, 'good iron doesn't make nails, and a good man doesn't serve as a soldier.' What's so good about being a soldier? Not to mention whether you can get the military salary, if you die on the battlefield, there is not even a body collector. No, no matter what you say, you can't let them go to the army..."

Hearing this sentence, Li Tianshan knew that the old man in front of him must have been influenced by the domestic warlord army, and he had a very bad impression of the army, otherwise he would not have such a big dislike.

After smiling at the old man, Li Tianshan said: "My fellow, you are talking about the warlord troops in the pass. In our national defense army, we don't like the saying 'good men don't serve as soldiers'. You know, in Shandong and the three northeastern provinces, our national defense army recruits As soon as the order is issued, young people from all over the world will rush to sign up and want to join the army?" [

Seeing the skeptical look on the old man's face, Li Tianshan continued to explain: "Within the jurisdiction of our National Defense Forces, anyone who has family members serving as soldiers in the National Defense Forces will be exempted from paying food for all the fields of the family during their service. Taxes. Not only that, the family can receive full military pay every month during their military service..."

"In our National Defense Forces, new recruits who have just joined the army can receive five oceans of military pay a month. After entering the combat unit, ordinary soldiers can receive eight, ten, and twelve oceans of military pay according to their ranks. Once a soldier is in the If you get promoted in the army for meritorious service and enter the rank of officer, you will receive even more military pay..."

"A captain and company commander like me can receive a full 50 yuan of military salary a month in the National Defense Forces, and even the lowest-ranked second lieutenant platoon leader can receive 25 yuan of military salary a month..."

"So, instead of letting the child guard a few acres of land at home and suffer for a lifetime, it is better to send the child to our National Defense Army and fight hard. I promise that after five years, even if I don't become an officer, I will retire and go home. Everyone can also save hundreds of dollars. At that time, not only will they be able to marry a wife and have children, but they will also be able to live a good life for their families forever..."

Hearing this, a hint of hesitation and yearning slowly appeared on the face of the old man who had a resolute expression just now.However, after a short period of contemplation, he shook his head resolutely, and replied: "It still doesn't work... If you send your son to the army and die on the battlefield, you won't get anything..."

Li Tianshan shook his head again, and encouraged the old man in front of him: "Why didn't you get anything... fellow man, you really don't understand the welfare and pension system of our national defense army... even if soldiers die in our national defense army In the sand field, the "government" will also issue a one-time pension of 150 yuan. Not only that, all the land cultivated by the family, no matter how many acres, will no longer need to pay grain taxes in the next ten years. Not only that The family members of the martyrs also receive a living allowance of ten yuan a year. In addition to these pensions, if the fallen soldiers have descendants who have not yet grown up, the local "government" will provide free education for these descendants of the martyrs until they grow up..."

Hearing this, the old man finally became jealous, and asked Li Tianshan: "Sir, what you said is true..."

Seeing the urgent look in the old man's eyes, and seeing the eager eyes of the old man's two sons looking at him one after another, Li Tianshan replied firmly: "Of course, fellow, do you think I will take these things to you? Just kidding... The welfare benefits I just mentioned are public in our National Defense Forces, and every officer knows it. If you don't believe it, you can ask any officer and soldier to ask, I am absolutely not lying..." (To be continued...)

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