Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

Besides, Yang Quanwu was the deputy commander of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, a higher rank than other military region commanders. If such a unit were to be formed, who else in Jin-Cha-Ji could be more competent than Yang Quanwu? This was Yang Quanwu's straightforward opinion.

Wei Hongjun shook his head and said, "Old Commander, it can't be you. Unless you led this entire unit. Otherwise, how could it be you, since you've offended so many people? For example, the commanders and political commissars of our Jin-Cha-Ji Second Military Region all have bad relations with you. They all oppose you. How could it be you then?"

Wei Hongjun really cared about Yang Quanwu.

This old leader of his was capable and courageous. He could lead troops in battle, train them, and even establish and build bases. His strategic vision was also exceptional, and few in the entire Jin-Cha-Ji region could match him. He was truly a first-rate general, capable of leading a charge on his own.

Even among the many cadres in Jin-Cha-Ji, Yang Quanwu, despite his high rank, truly possessed the simplest sentiments compared to the others. After liberation, many cadres began to act high and mighty, considering themselves heroes and beginning to look down on the common people.

But Yang Quanwu never fell into corruption. After his return to the military, he maintained a simple lifestyle. So much so that during the mass layoffs in the 1990s, Yang Quanwu expressed his disbelief, saying, "We in the Eighth Route Army have always led the people. Why are we pushing them away now that we're in trouble, not caring about their lives?"

It was precisely because of Yang Quanwu's sentiments that after his death, the people of Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei region climbed mountains and waded through rivers to attend his funeral in Beijing. Over ten thousand people spontaneously traveled to Beijing to attend Yang Quanwu's funeral. Later, staff at Babaoshan said that not since Comrade Wu Hao had so many people come to pay their respects. For more than a decade after Yang Quanwu's death, his grave at Babaoshan was always the busiest. This was because Yang Quanwu was deeply loved by his officers and soldiers and the people of Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei.

So Wei Hongjun really admires Yang Quanwu.

But he just offended too many people.

Otherwise there wouldn’t be so many hardships.

Wei Hongjun was truly doing this for Yang Quanwu's own good. Yang Quanwu was Wei Hongjun's old leader, having spent seven years in the Jin-Cha-Yi revolution together. The relationship between the two was no longer just a simple superior-subordinate relationship.

Although Yang Quanwu had offended many people in the past.

But Yang Quanwu came from a good family, having joined the revolution early, and was a member of the Double First Cadre and the political commissar of the First Red Division. As long as he could learn a little unity from now on, things would get much better in the future.

Yang Quanwu smiled.

He patted Wei Hongjun on the shoulder and said, "Hongjun, I know what you mean."

Yang Quanwu is a smart man.

I didn't fully understand it at first, but by this time I already understood what Wei Hongjun meant.

"Red Army, do you think I, Yang Quanwu, am a qualified Party member and a qualified revolutionary?

"Old leader, if you are not a qualified party member and a qualified revolutionary, then what are we?

"That's good."

Yang Quanwu smiled.

He said, "I understand what you said. But if I change my temper, will I still be Yang Quanwu?"

"But Yang Quanwu shook his head.

He said, "Hongjun, I am very happy that you said these words to me today. I can't change my bad temper. If I changed, I would not be myself. I was young at that time and didn't understand unity. Now I don't want to appease or unite because I don't have the time or the idea. Our military region is so big, and what I need is for everyone to be able to work as if they were my own arm. Some people have different ideas from me, and either I convince them or they leave. But don't learn from me. Now, the scale of our war is getting bigger and bigger, and many of your comrades in the past will not adapt to the new situation. When the time comes, you have to appease them, unite them, and give them some positions where they can play a role. Okay, go back.

"Ok."

"Don't overthink it. I, Yang Quanwu, have been able to get to where I am today thanks to my achievements, and it will remain so in the future.

Chapter 564 Cooperation

The Jin-Cha-Ji Conference lasted for three full days.

The latest plan was deployed to the various military regions below. This was essentially a one-year work plan from July 1944 to July 7. The plan called for the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region to launch a full-scale counterattack, capturing all but a few major cities. The goal was to trap the Japanese army in these major cities, completely disrupt their logistics, and ultimately force their surrender.

This meeting may seem simple, but its impact is huge.

Just like the "Yi County Conference" of that year.

All adjustments are made directly at the strategic level. Changes in strategy directly affect changes in tactics, which in turn affect changes in the work objectives and working methods of each military region.

Since the Central Committee has determined that China's war of resistance is about to enter the stage of strategic counterattack, the various military regions under it must prepare for the counterattack.

Previously, the main strategies and tactics of each military region were independent mountain guerrilla warfare and plains guerrilla warfare, which was simply to divide the troops and conduct guerrilla warfare.

But this is the strategic tactic of the strategic stalemate phase.

To enter the strategic counteroffensive phase, each military region must establish a field army. This will change the military's combat model. Each military region must begin to build regular field forces, which is not easy.

After all, you need to force troops accustomed to guerrilla warfare to abandon their previous methods and begin to adapt to new tactics. However, this was not a big problem for the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, as it had been preparing for this since 1943.

The formation of field forces has begun.

Anyway, this meeting was a great encouragement to everyone. From a strategic stalemate to a strategic counter-offensive, how far could victory in the War of Resistance be?

After the meeting, the main cadres of the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region and the Hebei-Rehe-Liaoning Military Region held a meeting in Jixian County.

The discussion was about how to cooperate to annihilate the Japanese and puppet troops in Rehe.

And the plan to march into the Northeast.

The talks between the two sides were very friendly. Compared with the Jizhong Military Region and the Jilu Military Region, where Yang Quanwu and Huang Yong often butted heads, the Jirecha Military Region and the Jireliao Military Region did not have so many conflicts.

The first is that Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun are both Deng Guo’s old subordinates.

While they didn't have a deep personal relationship, they were from the same system after all. Furthermore, they had enjoyed a pleasant collaboration over the past few years. While Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun had risen in rank, Deng Guo was still a senior leader, so he wouldn't quibble over minor issues.

The same is true for Deng Guo.

He had a bad relationship with Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun's old leader Yang Quanwu.

But he would not cause a conflict with Wang Qiuyun, Wei Hongjun and others just because of his relationship with Yang Quanwu. Deng Guo was not that petty.

Therefore, the two sides are relatively harmonious on many issues.

They quickly reached a consensus on how to annihilate the Japanese troops in Rehe. The two sides united to completely cut off the connection between the Japanese troops in Rehe and other Japanese forces in other places, including the Kwantung Army in the Northeast and the North China Front Army in Hebei.

Then we started discussing the march into the Northeast.

"We, the Jireliao Military Region, are responsible for the southern part of Shenyang, and you are responsible for the northern part of Shenyang.

"Old leader, where are you planning to enter the Northeast?"

"Apart from Shanhaiguan, our only access point to the Northeast is Chaoyang. As long as we can establish a foothold in Chaoyang, the rest of the process will be much easier."

Deng Guo pointed at Chaoyang without hesitation.

Chaoyang's geographical location is truly significant. In ancient times, Chaoyang was the equivalent of Shanhaiguan, the most important passage connecting Northeast China and North China. Later, when Shanhaiguan became the most important pass in the Liaoxi Corridor, Chaoyang's status declined significantly.

But at present, Chaoyang is the most important place for the Jireliao Military Region to enter the Northeast.

Because there are many Japanese and puppet troops in Shanhaiguan.

On the other hand, Chaoyang, currently under the control of Rehe, has far fewer Japanese and puppet troops. As long as Chaoyang is controlled, Jinzhou can be attacked southwards, directly severing the Liaoxi Corridor. A pincer attack from both sides could capture Shanhaiguan.

Going eastward, we can directly threaten Shenyang.

Wei Hongjun was just asking.

Because this can be guessed.

However, Deng Guo said, “I actually have something I want to ask you two.

"Old leader, there's no such thing as asking for anything. Just tell us what you want. As long as it's something we can do, we won't refuse."

Deng Guo couldn't help but smile when he heard Wei Hongjun's words.

In Deng Guo's opinion, Wei Hongjun and Yang Quanwu were exactly alike. Seeing Wei Hongjun was like seeing Yang Quanwu. They were both taking advantage of each other, and taking advantage of them was extremely difficult. However, compared to Yang Quanwu, Wei Hongjun was much more tactful.

Look at what Wei Hongjun said.

The words are beautiful, but they leave room for yourself.

Of course, Deng Guo himself was no pushover, having done countless things to take advantage of others. His disagreement with Yang Quanwu stemmed not simply from the family split, but more from their similar personalities. Within the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, Yang Quanwu and Deng Guo had the worst relationship, yet they were also the most alike. Whether in combat or in their daily lives, they were very similar.

It can be said that among the leaders of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, Yang Quanwu and Deng Hua were the most well-rounded cadres, possessing both military and political prowess. Commanders Guo Tianmin and Huang Yong were both capable warriors, but in terms of political work, they were significantly inferior to Yang Quanwu and Deng Hua.

However, Deng Guo and Yang Quanwu were too similar, so their relationship was not good. But although their relationship was bad on the surface, they had some mutual respect inside.

So Deng Guo actually admired Wei Hongjun.

Deng Guodao said: "Didn't you bring a group of workers from Chaoyang and Fuxin to form a workers' group?

"Yes."

Wei Hongjun nodded.

The Workers' Corps was a unit formed by the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region using coal miners rescued from Fuxin. It had been a year since its formation and was now a regiment under the Second Special Agent Brigade, constantly fighting the Japanese and puppet troops in Rehe.

Deng Guo looked at Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun and said, "How about you give the Workers' Group to our Jireliao Military Region?

"Old leader, what are you doing?"

Wei Hongjun looked at Deng Guo.

Deng Guo said without any reservation: "We are planning to develop a new base in the Chaoyang and Fuxin areas. However, this is an unfamiliar place after all, and we need some local cadres who are familiar with it. I know that most of your workers' group are workers from the Fuxin area, and they are just suitable to serve as the vanguard troops to enter the Chaoyang and Fuxin areas. Your Jirecha Military Region will develop northward in the future, through Tongliao. The workers' group will play a greater role in our Jireliao Military Region.

Wei Hongjun nodded slightly.

The Workers' League can indeed play a greater role in the Hebei-Rehe-Liaoning Military Region.

But Wei Hongjun just nodded and did not answer.

Deng Guo smiled.

He cursed Yang Quanwu inwardly, "Look at the soldiers you brought with you. They're just as cunning as you are." He wasn't speaking now, but was waiting for an offer. Deng Guo could have easily filed a report with the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

But if that happens, it will affect the relationship between the two military regions.

Deng Guo knew that even though Wang Qiuyun and Wei Hongjun kept calling him "old leader" and seemed to respect him, if their interests were actually infringed upon, they would immediately fall out. After all, their direct leader in the Central Soviet Area was Yang Dezhi, and they had followed him for several years. Later, after arriving in Shaanxi, they had been under Yang Quanwu's command.

I don't have much personal relationship with him.

So Deng Guo was very happy and said, "In return, our Jireliao Military Region will provide the Jirecha Military Region with 10,000 sets of winter clothing."

Wei Hongjun's eyes lit up.

But he still scratched his head and said, "Old leader, our workers' regiment is very well-equipped. We have light and heavy machine guns, mortars, grenade launchers, and 2300mm cannons, which are no less than those of ordinary main force regiments. Moreover, the workers' regiment is a large regiment of people. Recently, many workers have escaped from the Northeast, and our military region has discussed expanding the workers' regiment into a workers' brigade.

Deng Guo felt amused.

Wei Hongjun lied without a blush. Although the Workers' Corps was a main force, it was a secondary force in the Hebei-Rehe-Chahar Military Region. With just one word from Wei Hongjun, the importance of the Workers' Corps increased significantly.

However, Deng Guo did not blame Wei Hongjun.

Wei Hongjun and his men conquered Chahar with bare hands. Without such careful planning, there would be no Yirecha Military Region today.

So Deng Guo stretched out three fingers.

"Thirty thousand pieces."

"it is good."

Deng Guo was happy, and Wei Hongjun was also happy.

Although the Workers' Corps was a large group of over 2000 people, Deng Guodu had already spoken, so he had to agree. After all, while the Workers' Corps was a good one, the Ji-Re-Cha Military Region was not in a position to be without it. The Workers' Corps' position in the Ji-Re-Cha Military Region was not that important.