Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Changjin Lake, a Hundred Battles, a Hundred Victories

Chapter 278 The cadres are back, and a reorganization is about to begin!
"Damn it, the transfer order is right here, how could it be fake?"

"See the words at the bottom of the transfer order, *****? Look, this is a transfer order issued by headquarters."

Li Yunlong, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, squinted as he spoke.

"Great! Our Independent Regiment is going to be rich!"

Zhang Dabiao said excitedly.

Such a good thing happening to them is a rare treat, one that's hard to find even with a lantern.

Their independent regiment has developed quite well in the past year or two, but that depends on who it's compared to.

Compared to other units, their independent regiment has developed very well.

Compared to an independent detachment, it is far inferior.

The Fourth Military Sub-district is a base with a complete military-industrial system, and it's incredibly wealthy.

If this mission were released, not only would an independent regiment be eager to take it, but even a brigade or a column would be fighting over it.

"Alright, go and notify them quickly. Let's set off as soon as possible and get the heavy weapons from the Independent Detachment."

Li Yunlong spoke with an air of nonchalance.

"Yes."

After receiving the order, Zhang Dabiao excitedly went to relay it.

After Zhang Dabiao left, Li Yunlong could no longer hide his nonchalant demeanor.

"Hahaha, I'm rich! This time I've really struck it rich!"

"What kind of bullshit are those two Japanese infantry guns? Get the hell out of here!"

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Shuoxian County.

After returning to the command post, Chen Ming continued to think about how to ensure that the brigade commander could benefit from his badge set bonus.

After thinking about it for a day, I finally came up with a solution.

While you can't make the brigade commander your subordinate or partner through official duties, you can do it in other ways.

For example, regarding patients.

"Da Biao, go and invite Dr. Qian over," Chen Ming called out towards the door.

Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing a white coat and a military cap came to Chen Ming's office.

"report!"

"Come in."

"Sir, did you call me here because something is wrong with your health?"

"Dr. Qian asked with concern."

Dr. Qian is a doctor who returned from abroad, and his medical skills are exceptional.

Originally, Chen Ming had sent them all to the rear to strengthen the training of our army's medical system.

However, considering Chen Ming's physical condition, the organization sent Dr. Qian back to the Fourth Division.

While teaching in the medical department of the school in the fourth district, she also treated patients in the field hospital and was responsible for monitoring Chen Ming's health when needed.

Chen Ming smiled when he heard Dr. Qian's concern:

"My health is very good now. There's not much fighting anymore, so my old injuries won't flare up."

"I called you here because I have some questions I want to ask you."

When Dr. Qian heard Chen Ming say that there was nothing wrong with his body, he immediately felt relieved.

As a doctor directly appointed by the Ministry of Health, Chen Ming's health was his most important task.

"Commander, please give your instructions."

"Dr. Qian, I'd like to ask if there are any doctors in our base's medical system who are particularly skilled in leg injuries, especially in the recovery of old injuries."

Chen Ming asked.

Upon hearing Chen Ming's question, Dr. Qian hesitated once again.

"Don't worry, it's not something I need," Chen Ming said, reassuring Dr. Qian.

Hearing Chen Ming's words, Dr. Qian then said:

"Is the commander referring to the brigade commander's leg injury?"

Dr. Qian was quick-witted and soon guessed Chen Ming's purpose from his words.

Chen Ming nodded: "Not bad."

"Besides me, Deputy Director Sun from our medical department is also skilled in leg injuries."

"However, with our medical capabilities, we can only provide some relief."

"To achieve a better recovery, external technology will be needed."

"For example, the Soviet Army's Ilizarov bone lengthening technique (invented in the 1940s) can repair bone defects."

"Also, penicillin produced by the U.S. military can significantly reduce the chances of infection and inflammation."

"Dr. Qian spoke up."

After hearing Dr. Qian's answer, Chen Ming hesitated for a long time before speaking:

"Alright, I'm going to apply to headquarters to send several medical teams to various military regions for exchange and learning."

"Our base area has a more complete medical system and has trained more talents, so it's time to help other base areas."

"At that time, let Deputy Director Sun take the lead in Taiyue."

This is Chen Ming's method.

Sending a medical team directly to Taiyue would be something the brigade commander would definitely not accept, given his personality.

After all, when the brigade commander's old injury recurred in 43, he was only allowed to return to the rear for treatment with special permission from his teacher.

But sending medical teams is different; the fourth district has a high level of talent training, which is an indisputable fact.

Whether in the military, defense industry, medical field, or other fields, they are all far ahead with the support of Chen Ming's badge group.

Sending more experienced and mature medical teams to various military regions for exchange and learning should not be a problem if we apply to headquarters.

This is a long-standing tradition of our army: exchanging and learning from advanced experiences and technologies.

As always, Chen Ming has been sending out various talents.

As for why we didn't send Dr. Qian, who has more experience, out as well?

Because Dr. Qian was directly dispatched by the Ministry of Health to be specifically responsible for Chen Ming's health, even Chen Ming himself cannot easily be transferred.

"No problem, we did it last year, so we have experience."

"That's what Dr. Qian replied."

"Ah."

After seeing Dr. Qian off, Chen Ming began to report to headquarters via telegram regarding the dispatch of a medical team for exchange and learning.

As expected, headquarters approved Chen Ming's application.

After headquarters gave its approval, Chen Ming immediately ordered preparations to be made for the transport of the medical team's personnel and supplies.

Elite troops were dispatched to escort them along the way to prevent any accidents.

a few days later.

The Independent Regiment packed its belongings and arrived in Shuoxian County.

Upon arriving in Shuoxian, Chen Ming, following instructions from headquarters, approved a batch of heavy weapons and handed them over to the Independent Regiment.

The main weapons were heavy machine guns and mortars.

As for anti-tank weapons, they have already been deployed in Baotou and will be received once the Independent Regiment arrives in Baotou.

When Li Yunlong saw the weapons list, his face almost cramped from laughing so hard.

This was the first time he had ever seen so many heavy weapons; it was truly an eye-opener for him.

After getting the weapon, Li Yunlong turned around and went to show it off to Zhao Gang.

He needed to talk to his old partner about the progress of the Independent Regiment.

As a result, Li Yunlong bumped into the chief of staff, and when he returned, he was no longer laughing.

What happened during that time is unknown, but all that is known is that when Li Yunlong returned, his head was drooping, clearly indicating that he had been scolded. In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, and the Independent Regiment had arrived in Baotou and taken over the defense of Baotou.

Troops from Baotou were mobilized and secretly deployed in the Fengzhen area to prepare for battle.

As the year draws to a close, the entire base area is filled with joy.

Over the past 42 years, the situation on the domestic battlefield has reversed, and the pressure has been greatly reduced.

The Japanese were no longer able to launch large-scale offensives as before, and the soldiers and civilians in the base area were able to breathe a long sigh of relief.

Moreover, our army also achieved many victories in the enemy's rear battlefield, which greatly dealt a blow to the arrogance of the Japanese invaders.

In addition to the domestic battlefield, the anti-fascist struggle on the international battlefield also achieved great victories.

First came the Battle of Stalingrad, a battle that began in July 42 and lasted until February 43, when it finally ended.

On February 2, 1943, Paulus surrendered with his remaining troops, and the German 6th Army was completely annihilated.

The annihilation of this elite German army group, along with other German forces, dramatically reversed the situation on the Eastern Front.

This was the Battle of Stalingrad, known as the turning point of World War II. It shattered the myth of the German army, ended the German offensive on the Eastern Front, and forced Germany to switch to strategic defense.

The German army and its allies suffered 150 million casualties, 3500 tanks, and 3000 aircraft.

The balance of power between the Soviet Union and Germany underwent a fundamental change.

At the same time, the victories in the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Battle of El Alamein were announced to the world.

This was a turning point in the anti-fascist war!
These victories greatly boosted the morale of the military and civilians on the domestic battlefield.

Many insightful people have already realized that this war is not far from ending.

The people in the base area were especially happy to celebrate the victory.

The entire base area was swept away from the gloom, and everywhere was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Chen Ming felt the same way; this year's Spring Festival was the most comfortable one he had ever experienced since he transmigrated.

Forty-two years ago, the situation on the enemy's rear battlefield was that the enemy was strong and we were weak. He had to lead his troops to constantly move around and fight against the Japanese sweeps.

Now that the Japanese soldiers are less likely to cause trouble, he feels a bit more relaxed, and the pressure on his shoulders can be relieved for a short while.

Besides the Spring Festival, the cadres who went to the rear for further study a few months ago will also be returning soon.

Among the returning troops were personnel from the independent detachment who had gone to study, as well as personnel dispatched by the zy zone, carrying an official reorganization document.

Chen Ming knew perfectly well what that was.

"It seems that the Fourth Division will have to be renamed Jin-Sui-Re-Cha from now on."

Chen Ming looked at the snowflakes drifting in the distance and sighed.

This document was one that Chen Ming deliberately delayed.

Otherwise, this document could have been issued after the battle of Datong.

However, at that time, Chen Ming felt that he was not worthy of the appointment in the document, and he has been delaying it until now.

Now, the base of the independent detachment has expanded several times over.

The area under their control expanded from northern Shanxi to the Suiyuan, Chahar, and Rehe military regions.

They are already worthy of the Jin-Sui-Re-Cha region.

"Old Chen, what are you thinking about standing here all by yourself?"

Political Commissar Zhang Zhengze walked over from behind and saw Chen Ming standing by the window looking at the snow outside.

"I'm thinking, a timely snowfall promises a bumper harvest. Next year's harvest from our land will definitely be better than this year's."

"Then we won't have to be so poor and frugal anymore."

Chen Ming turned to look at Zhang Zhengze and spoke.

"Yes, those 42 years were incredibly difficult, but we still made it through."

"I firmly believe that human will can overcome nature. As long as we unite, we can overcome any difficulty."

Zhang Zhengze said with a smile.

"That's exactly what you'd say, befitting a political commissar," Chen Ming joked.

"Haha, aren't you the same?" Zhang Zhengze laughed in return.

"Have all the supplies for the troops in our various regions been arranged?"

Chen Ming asked.

"They've all been arranged to be sent over," Zhang Zhengze replied.

"Yes, send more winter supplies to the advance team. It's too tough for them to operate in the area garrisoned by the Kwantung Army."

Chen Ming spoke up.

“I know they are facing difficulties. As the only team that cannot receive help from the main force, I have increased their supplies by 30% this year,” Zhang Zhengze replied.

"Yes, our cadres are also coming back soon, and the base area will be reorganized soon."

"At that time, some cadres will be promoted, some will remain in the same position, and some will be demoted."

"These tasks must be done well; we can't let the cadres get upset," Chen Ming said, lighting a cigarette.

"Yes, I know what I'm doing," Zhang Zhengze nodded.

After the revised documents are issued, the base area will definitely need to be further expanded.

Overall, the entire base area is about to take a big step forward.

However, not everyone can be promoted smoothly and step by step.

If you perform exceptionally well and meet all the requirements, promotion is definitely not a problem.

For example, He Jianxin, Kong Jie, and Ding Wei are three formidable generals.

Once the restructuring begins, they will all be promoted without exception.

Some cadres, however, were unable to be promoted due to their performance, military achievements, seniority, or other reasons, and remained in their original positions.

For example, Wang Gui is also a fierce general, but since he was demoted, he has not had any outstanding performances.

Therefore, if you don't meet the promotion criteria, you'll remain stagnant.

In that case, Wang Gui might have objections and complain.

Because someone like He Jianxin, who was originally at a lower rank than him, is now two ranks higher, it would be hard for anyone to accept.

It can be said that the new generation surpasses the old, and the old generation is left to die on the beach.

For cadres like this, ideological work must be done well so as not to affect the normal operation of work.

Other cadres who remained in their positions included special cadres like Zhao Gang and Zhou Weiguo.

Because of the special nature of the troops, even if the Fourth Military Sub-district is upgraded, the organization of these troops will not be changed, so they will remain unchanged.

As for those who are actually demoted, there's no need to mention them.

Because of the war, some problems have only been temporarily suppressed, but that doesn't mean they haven't happened.

Those cadres who made mistakes or were incompetent can be dealt with in a unified manner during the reorganization.

After chatting with Zhang Zhengze about work for a while, the two then moved on to talking about the Chinese New Year.

"It's rare that we don't have much to do today, so let's leave the office and go for a stroll in the city to see how ordinary people celebrate the New Year."

Zhang Zheng smiled and extended an invitation to Chen Ming.

“Great! Since joining the revolution, I haven’t experienced the atmosphere of ordinary people celebrating the New Year for more than ten years.”

Chen Ming responded with a smile.

Thus, Chen Ming and Zhang Zheng, under the protection of only two guards, left the office and came to the streets of Shuoxian County.

As a railway city and the location of the independent detachment's command headquarters, Shuoxian was more bustling than other cities.

The sounds of vendors hawking their wares, firecrackers, and children playing mingled together on the street.

It doesn't look like a city near a front-line battlefield at all; instead, it's a harmonious and peaceful little town.

Looking at the scene in the city, Chen Ming felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

What were they fighting for?
Isn't that what it's all about?

P.S.: After such a long delay, it's finally time to update! I hope Shen He doesn't kill me. My previous novel, "Out of the Pass," is completely ruined. The top spy novel with over 10,000 subscribers and 8 million words is also in trouble. I'm scared.

(End of this chapter)