The sudden appearance of the guard disrupted Huang He's original plan. He and the brigade commander looked at each other, and both saw a little helplessness in the other's eyes.
You don't need to think about it to know that the next temporary meeting will definitely cover the affairs of the advisory group.
"Let's go and say hello to Lao Hu and Brother Wen first. After all, leaving guests alone in the conference room is not the way to treat guests."
"As for the matter just mentioned, I have also arranged for others to help adjust it. You only need to express your position at the meeting, and you don't have to worry about subsequent matters."
Hearing this, the brigade commander nodded.
Whenever it comes to major or serious matters, Huanghe's arrangements are absolutely watertight. This is the consensus reached by the comrades after getting along for the past two years.
Soon, they returned to their allies together.
Regarding the impromptu meeting, both Lao Hu and Brother Wen said that it was understandable. After all, the Eighth Route Army was fighting the North China Front Army, and it was normal for emergencies to occur.
Agreeing to talk another day, Chen and Huang followed the guards to the inner north hall.
This hall is located in the north of the East Garden. It used to be the place where Yan Laoxi held secret meetings, and is now used by the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
After entering the small conference room, Huang He found that there were not many people in the room, only the deputy commander-in-chief, deputy general staff officer, Commander Hu, infantry expert and his eldest brother.
"Hey, there are not many people here today."
Hearing Huang He's whisper, the brigade commander first pulled him to sit next to his deputy division commander, and casually began to explain:
"The Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is preparing for the Second Battle of Xinkou, so Lin and Nie naturally cannot escape. However, after the meeting, someone will send them a record."
"Our 129th Division is in a tug-of-war with the troops directly under the North China Front. The division commander must be in charge of the overall situation, so the meeting can only be held by me and the deputy division commander."
After everyone was seated, the deputy general staff officer got up from his seat and came to the wall-mounted map with a pencil.
"Before the formal meeting, we must first implement the advisory group."
"This is the first time we have cooperated with France and the Viet Minh. The Desperate Foxes have been paying attention to this matter. We must come up with an accurate answer as soon as possible. We cannot let our allies wait too long, otherwise it will appear to be a lack of sincerity."
"Chen, as a client, what do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, Huang He's heart suddenly thumped, followed by immense joy.
If he hadn't communicated with Lao Dai beforehand, his old leader might have really had to go to Southeast Asia, and he might have suffered a lot of psychological and physical suffering.
Facing the deputy general staff's gaze, the brigade commander chose his words and said:
"If organizationally necessary, I will definitely take the advisory team to assist our allies in Southeast Asia."
"It's just that I personally hope to stay in North China. Before the invaders are completely driven out of China, it will be difficult for me to be distracted from other things."
Hearing this, the deputy general staff officer involuntarily showed a surprised expression.
As far as he knew, Lao Hu had almost convinced his old friend more than an hour ago. But now the other party actually has new ideas. Something unknown must have happened during this period.
The only variable can only be the Yellow River!
Thinking of this, the deputy general staff officer looked at Mr. Huang, his eyes seemed to see through everything.
"It seems that you have your own opinions on the advisory group, so tell everyone about it and let us see what kind of medicine you are selling in your gourd."
After being called, Huang He stood up immediately.
"I personally think that sending CG comrades to Southeast Asia is not a perfect choice. First of all, the comrades there are deficient in military and ideological skills. The leader of the advisory group should be proficient in the above two tasks at the same time."
"Secondly, after the subsequent opening of sea routes, the leaders of the advisory group will also need to connect with the navies of our allies, and there is a high chance that they will become our first-generation naval generals in the future."
"And Comrade CG has only been exposed to the army field since he joined the army. I even doubt that he has never seen the sea. Obviously he does not meet the standards just mentioned."
"Finally, the climate in Southeast Asia is harsh and not suitable for gay people with hidden injuries."
The three reasons that sounded so consistent instantly made the big guys in the conference room think.
They had heard about the situation on the Viet Minh side from the comrades in the Eighth Office. The leader of the advisory group needs to be proficient in military and political affairs, which seems to be a very reasonable premise.
As for docking with the Free French Navy, this was a blind spot that they had not considered carefully before.
After all, the border area has not yet made up its mind, whether to establish a navy in Shandong or directly embark on ships from Southeast Asia.
However, it is definitely a good idea to prepare for a rainy day and make a more comprehensive plan. It is also a very reasonable choice to choose a future naval bud to go to the Viet Minh.
What's more, the last suggestion was the most important to everyone present.
As comrades who have fought side by side for many years, everyone knows the condition of the brigade commander's body. The old Chen Kuaishan has now become Chen "Cripple", and if he keeps struggling, he may become a useless leg sooner or later.
After thinking for a moment, the deputy general staff officer broke the silence in the conference room and took the lead in asking:
"I see that you have thought so carefully, so you should already have a suitable candidate in mind."
"Speak up with confidence and boldness. As long as everyone thinks there is nothing wrong with that person, I can make the final decision on the advisory group."
With the old leader's guarantee, Huang He silently breathed a sigh of relief.
Regardless of whether the final outcome can be changed, at least the most difficult first hurdle has been passed.
"I personally think that Director Xiao from the Rear Rear Area Staying Office is fully qualified to serve as the advisory group and political commissar."
"As for the deputy commander, I propose that Cheng Shifa, the commander of the 772nd Regiment of the 386 Brigade, be the deputy commander. For the position of chief of staff, Ding Wei, the commander of the new 386 Brigade Regiment, can be considered."
"As for other positions, we need to work together to find a solution. After all, I don't have many contacts with military cadres, so I don't think about things as carefully as you all."
As soon as these words came out, the meeting room fell into silence again. Everyone present continued to think about whether the above three people were qualified for the corresponding positions.
The first is Director Xiao. This person has a good cultural background and has been to the north to attend university.
Before the army was reorganized, he served as commander, political commissar and chief of staff, and even successfully completed the transformation of the old army. He was definitely a master of military and political affairs.
The most important thing is that his personal resume and qualifications are no worse than those of the brigade commander. Even if outsiders want to find fault, they can't find an entry point.
We have sent you people of this level to guide your work, so who can say that we don't care about the advisory group? Don't care about the first cooperation between the two parties?
Next is Cheng Shifa. Even though the Iron Triangle works all day long, Cheng Shifa is called a blind man, but he is a serious colonel with a well-established staff.
He is also an old comrade who has climbed snow-capped mountains and crossed grasslands. He has also fought against the Japanese invaders for more than four years, so his military capabilities are naturally not weak.
What's more, there are only twelve military cadres of this level in the Eighth Route Army. As the deputy head of the advisory group, he can also make up for Director Xiao's lack of staff.
Finally, there is Ding Wei. Old Ding has always been full of ideas when fighting, and his strategic vision is also very good.
If it hadn't been for Li Yunlong's incident and he had stayed in Xinyi Tuan, his current position might have been improved to a higher level.
The most rare thing is that this guy is very good at communicating with people. He can get along well even with foreigners. His social skills are definitely in the first echelon among the Eighth Route Army.
He and Cheng Xiazi are both disciples of infantry experts, and they also have some experience in training new soldiers, so they are definitely the best candidates for chief of staff.
After ten minutes of intense discussion, everyone present began to vote under the leadership of the deputy general staff officer. Before the official vote, he looked at the Yellow River and asked one last question.
"As far as I know, you rarely went out during the time you were in the border area. Except for Lao Zeng and Lao Wang, you basically didn't interact with anyone."
"Logically speaking, you should have never had contact with Director Xiao, right? Why are you thinking of recommending him to support allies in Southeast Asia today?"
In fact, for Huanghe, the reason for recommending the other party as an advisory group is very simple.
In the original timeline, the other party basically guarded the security of the border area during the entire anti-Japanese period, and it would not have any impact even if they went to Southeast Asia.
What's more, a large number of air forces are now deployed in the border area, and the security level has already been improved by several levels. Nothing will happen if there is one less senior commander.
The most important point is that he is the future leader of the navy, so it is naturally a good thing to help him gain access to new areas in advance.
Of course, Huang He certainly couldn't express the above thoughts directly. I saw him clearing his throat and coming up with the answer he had prepared long ago.
"It is true that I have never met Director Xiao, and I only found out about his existence through Li Yunlong of the 1st Marine Regiment."
"The reason for recommending the other party to be in charge of the advisory group is very simple. I mainly considered that he has repeatedly defeated the Japanese attack on the Mother River defense line and is very familiar with river defense and water warfare."
"We are not looking for someone with a background in the navy, but at least we need to find someone who has been exposed to water."
Hearing this, the deputy general staff officer nodded.
"Those who agree that Xiao, Cheng, and Ding should serve as representatives of the advisory group to assist the Viet Minh, please raise your hands."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present raised their hands, except Mr. Beard who hesitated slightly before raising his hand.
After seeing the unanimous vote, the deputy general staff signaled the correspondent to start writing a telegram and truthfully report the contents of the meeting to the border area.
During the pause in the meeting, he silently walked to Huang He and whispered:
"It seems that you have a really good relationship with your brigade commander. You really worked hard to keep him in North China."
"But remember to be more energetic when thinking of reasons next time. Both Lao He and I know that Director Xiao is a landlubber. Look at how uncomfortable that bearded man was just now, suppressing his laughter."
Although his little thoughts were seen through, Huang didn't feel embarrassed at all.
In a sense, the arrangement he just made was of no harm to the three parties involved.
But he has always been curious about one thing, and that is why the desperate war fox chose a landlubber to form the navy.
Seemingly guessing Huang He's question, the deputy general staff officer continued:
"Being a naval commander does not mean you have to go to sea every day. Maybe our future leader of the Air Force will still be airsick. Judging from the current situation, he only needs to select the right people to do professional things."
"Actually, the reason why I agree is very simple. Director Xiao's experience in transforming the old army is a very good bonus, and he is indeed very suitable for working in the Viet Minh."
"Also, don't think that you are the only one who cares about CG's health. You have only known him for a long time, but we people have been dealing with him for more than ten years."
"Okay, sit down quickly and continue the meeting!"
I’m really not lazy. I wrote until about 6 o’clock yesterday morning, but I was still not satisfied.
After staying up all night, I had a nosebleed when I went to work this morning. It was so miserable.
This chapter had to be changed, but it had little impact.
(End of chapter)
