"My words are serious. With my intelligence and high level of thought, I will definitely not be unable to figure it out. I am afraid that you have summoned me to your residence because there are important things that you have not yet made up your mind on, right?" Chen Cheng smiled. , for him, the art of speaking like this means speaking right away.
Well, for a person who can be a theater commander, if he doesn't have this kind of emotional intelligence, it may be difficult for him to have room for improvement.
"Those who know me are Cixiu. Sit down! My attendant has made tea for you. Sit down and talk slowly!" After saying that, Chiang Kai-shek slowly walked to the big sofa and sat down, asking Chen Cheng to sit on his left on the sofa.
"Thank you, Commissioner, for the seat." Chen Cheng was not polite and sat down immediately.
After Chen Cheng sat down, Chiang Kai-shek said, "I believe you have received the latest news from the Jiangxi front line, right?"
"Reporting to the committee, yes, I have received this news before departure." Chen Cheng replied truthfully.
"Do you have any countermeasures in mind regarding the replacement of the 74th Army and the First Guard Regiment in your theater?" Chiang Kai-shek asked Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng also knew that since Chiang Kai-shek had said this, it proved that he already had a plan in mind, but he wanted to hear Chen Cheng's personal opinion.
Then, Chen Cheng said: "Commissioner, after verification, the battle of Wanjialing was ended early. The 74th Army and the 1st Guard Regiment both made great contributions, especially the 74th Army Headquarters, the 5th The 18th Division was nearly wiped out, and the 51st Division was not feeling well, at least more than half of them were killed or wounded. As for the First Guard Regiment, they fought a beautiful battle in Nantianpu and wiped them out in just one day. There were 3,000 Japanese defenders. In last night's attack battle, this regiment also acted as the main force and was the first to break through the enemy's positions. Both units should be the first to replenish. As for the intensity of replenishment, it should be determined by the commission. "
Chen Cheng's words are very measured. He says what should be said and what shouldn't be said. He won't cross the line with a word.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded and said: "As for the reorganization of the 74th Army, the intensity must not be too small. If it is too small, how can our officers continue to fight? How can we have the confidence to fight? After a while, a batch of Soviet-style equipment , I plan to equip all this equipment on the 74th Army."
"Oh? There is also Soviet-style equipment assistance?" Chen Cheng was a little surprised.
"Yes, the quantity of this batch of equipment is not large. It can probably equip an army, so there won't be too much surplus." Chiang Kai-shek did not deny it, but admitted it directly and openly.
"Oh, I understand that humble position." Chen Cheng nodded.
"By the way, do you have any ideas about the development of the First Guard Regiment of the Ninth Theater Zone?" Chiang Kai-shek asked.
"To be honest, there are some, but this regiment has expanded too fast. According to what we know, this regiment has grown from the original four combat battalions to the current eight battalions. If you include the troops directly under their regiment headquarters, That's more than nine, nearly ten battalions. However, they were also severely damaged in this battle. If there were no accidents, they would have lost at least more than 4,000 combat troops this time. After this replenishment, let's talk about development Go!" Chen Cheng said truthfully.
"Eight combat camps? Interesting." Chiang Kai-shek smiled, "It seems that Zhang Yulin is indeed a talent, and it is time to cultivate him properly. Being able to develop four combat camps into eight combat camps has great potential in itself. It means that we can still win so many battles, which is not bad.”
This is Chiang Kai-shek's sincere opinion. No one likes those who lose the battle.
"So what are your plans for Zhang Tianhai? After all, he has won many battles, and we have suppressed his results many times, including the victory in Tangtou, and many other times. If he doesn't promote him, it can't be justified, right?" Chen Cheng couldn't help but say that after all, it would be inappropriate to promote Zhang Tianhai without the approval of Chairman Chiang.
Chiang Kai-shek thought for a while and said: "Zhang Tianhai is undoubtedly a talented person. He has now been in eight combat camps. If I remember correctly, three of them are recruit camps, right?"
Hearing this, Chen Cheng couldn't help but feel a shiver in his heart: The Chairman of the Generalissimo really knows how to give orders. Fortunately, he didn't take it upon himself to promote Zhang Tianhai to a military position.
"Yes, the commission is really planned, and the victory is decided thousands of miles away. There are indeed three new battalions in the first regiment of the theater guard, plus three infantry combat battalions, a cavalry battalion and an artillery battalion ." Chen Cheng, while flattering, did not forget to report the truth truthfully.
"Three infantry battalions and three recruit battalions are six infantry battalions. This is already a brigade-level scale. Adding the cavalry battalion and artillery battalion will strengthen the brigade's combat organization. If he is promoted at this time, no matter how high he is promoted to The commander of any brigade is inferior to the commander of the First Guard Regiment. It is better to retain the commander of the First Guard Regiment. Didn't he also suffer heavy casualties? Give him the establishment of eight combat battalions, and the establishment of the casualties will be reduced. Give him better soldiers, as well as lost weapons and equipment, and replenish them in proportion." As the supreme leader of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-shek's words were a decision.
"Then Su weapons and equipment, maybe some of them should be given to the First Guard Regiment? This army can be regarded as a force that is good at fighting. If you give them some Su weapons and equipment, their combat effectiveness may be even greater." Chen Cheng shouldn't have done it at all. Although he said this, he felt that the First Guard Regiment was still a unit in his name, and it was obedient and capable of fighting. There was no reason for him not to like it and not say a word for it.
"How is it possible to give them Soviet weapons and equipment in the current situation? This batch of Soviet weapons and equipment is extremely limited, and our weapons should be concentrated and equipped to military-level units. A regiment or a brigade alone is If they can't accomplish anything, it's better to concentrate on cultivating them into a strengthened group capable of accomplishing things." Chiang Kai-shek explained.
"Commissioner, what if next time, the First Guard Regiment of our Ninth War Zone performs meritorious service again? How can we reward Zhang Tianhai?" Chen Cheng asked for instructions.
"Isn't it true that he has many merits but is not old enough? Why do you need me to teach you this? He must be the commander of the major general's strengthening regiment. When the time comes, his regiment will be strengthened. If he develops smoothly in the future, he will be the second guard. The regiment will be merged into it to create an independent division. It is not impossible for him to serve as the division commander at that time, right?" Chiang Kai-shek looked at Chen Cheng and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Commissioner!" Chen Cheng said with a smile. He is good at winning people's hearts, isn't he?
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