Mr. Jingguo formally received a message from his personal attendant and read it out in public: "After careful study by the Central Military Commission and in light of the needs of the current national Anti-Japanese War situation, it has been decided to make the following adjustments to the original army command structure. In the original headquarters, theaters, On the basis of the seven-level combat units of group army, corps, division, brigade and regiment, additional camps will be added to conduct military and administrative management of the theater and designated combat areas in the theater, and the brigade-level combat units will be abolished."
Celebrities from all walks of life at the foot of the steps saw Mr. Jingguo pause at this point, and clapped their hands regardless of whether they understood or not.
When the applause subsided, Mr. Jingguo continued to read out: "The current military and civilian organizational structure is: Central Military Commission, camp, theater, group army, corps, division and regiment. The Central Military Commission decided to establish a tenth theater to take charge of Northeastern Shanxi , northern Hebei, Pingjin, eastern Chahar and the military of Mongolia."
Pang Yuan looked at Xie Tian calmly, with a smile on his lips. He knew that this tenth war zone was specially tailored for Xie Tian.
This time, you are on an equal footing with Yan Xishan, the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone. He will definitely not go back to Taiyuan.
Sure enough, Mr. Jing Guo went on to announce: "After careful study by the Central Military Commission, it was decided to appoint Comrade Xie Baoqing as the Commander-in-Chief of the 10th Theater Command, and the PLA Independent Division under his command will be reorganized into the 26th Mixed Brigade of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division of the 18th Group Army. Comrade Xie Baoqing is the 41st Group Army of the National Revolutionary Army, and Comrade Xie Baoqing concurrently serves as the commander of the 41st Group Army. In view of Comrade Xie Baoqing's outstanding performance in the fight against the Japanese aggressors, the Military Commission specially awarded Comrade Xie Baoqing the rank of second-class general. Please express your congratulations to Commander-in-Chief Xie .”
There was thunderous applause at the bottom of the steps, but Xie Tian and Pang Yuan on the steps were both stunned.
The appointment of Xie Tian as commander-in-chief of the 10th War Zone was a smooth process, and it did not exceed the expectations of the two. Even the establishment of the 41st Group Army on the basis of the People's Liberation Army was just a smooth favor, but you mixed the 26th Jinsui Army into a brigade, The 386th Brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army was incorporated into the 41st Group Army. What kind of success is that?
Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army originally belonged to the 26th Mixed Brigade of the Jinsui Army. Chu Yunfei led the 358th Regiment to defect to the People's Liberation Army. The 26th Mixed Brigade of the Jinsui Army was left with only a 340th Regiment and the brigade headquarters. Directly affiliated troops and non-combat troops, now this half of the brigade is simply given to Xie Tian.
This is still a small matter, and Xie Tian is not afraid of offending Yan Xishan. He has been mentally prepared to break up with Yan Xishan since he occupied Taiyuan.
But why do you think that the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army is also included in the 41st Group Army?
Can the Eighth Route Army listen to your arrangements?
Can Brigade 386 obey my orders? Um?
Old Jiang, Old Jiang, you have planted two thorns between me, Yan Xishan, and the Eighth Route Army at the same time. You have mastered the art of balancing.
If the 386th Brigade does not obey my instructions, it will undermine the joint resistance against Japan. You can take the opportunity to hold the Eighth Route Army accountable.
If the 386th Brigade obeys the plan and is assigned to the 41st Group Army, you will invisibly weaken the strength of the Eighth Route Army, which will be beneficial to you without any harm.
One telegram had already made Xie Tian feel the pressure from Chongqing. This old man was indeed difficult to deal with, even if Xie Tian had the advantage of time travel, it would not work. This was a conspiracy, not Xie Tian's strength.
Xie Tian secretly looked at Pang Yuan, and Pang Yuan nodded slightly to him calmly.
Anyway, let’s go ahead, it’s not a bad thing for us anyway.
Xie Tian stepped forward, saluted Mr. Jingguo and the celebrities in the audience, and spoke an impassioned New Year speech, thus accepting the appointment.
As for the second-level general, it was just the icing on the cake to match his status as the commander-in-chief of the tenth theater. Xie Tian didn't care, but he was also a little proud.
Damn it, I have become a second-level general in this era. If I could go back, I would have the capital to brag to my brothers.
Although the military ranks of the national army during the Anti-Japanese War were relatively confusing, those who could reach the rank of general were all very famous.
For example, Yan Xishan was awarded the first-level general, which is one level higher than Xie Tian, the second-level general.
After announcing the appointment of Xie Tian, Mr. Jingguo continued: "After study and decision by the Central Military Commission, it was decided to establish the Shanxi-Hebei Expedition Camp, and appointed Mr. Pang Yuan as the director of the Shanxi-Hebei Expedition Camp, with the rank of general, and to take charge of the Second Battle District and the 10th Theater District Military and Political Affairs, please applaud and express your congratulations.”
The applause started again, and Pang Yuan stepped forward to accept the appointment with a smile.
This time it was good. From an administrative point of view, Pang Yuan managed the military and political affairs of the Second War Zone and the Tenth War Zone. Yan Xishan and Xie Tian were both Pang Yuan's subordinates.
Whether you can control it or not is another matter, but the affiliation is here. Yan Xishan has to listen whether he listens or not. He has to show off even if it is contrary to his will, otherwise Chongqing will have something to say.
This set of boxing combinations was somewhat meant to exclude Yan Xishan. It had a strong smell of warning, and Yan Xishan was probably feeling uncomfortable.
According to this appointment, Pang Yuan became Xie Tian's superior. The guests did not respond well, but the cadres of the People's Liberation Army were a little unconvinced.
Xie Tian originally thought that Chongqing's arrangement for him was a plan to kill two birds with one stone, but now it seems that he underestimated Lao Jiang's method. This trick was a good one to kill three birds with one stone.
It's a pity that Jiang didn't know the tacit understanding between himself and Pang Yuan. What we want is an ideal world, and we are even prepared to put in the efforts of two or three generations. It doesn't matter to us who is older and who is younger.
After Mr. Jingguo announced the appointments of Pang Yuan and Xie Tian by the Chongqing government, the atmosphere in the hall was pushed to a climax. Celebrities rushed up and raised their glasses to congratulate Pang Yuan and Xie Tian. Up to now, they have become the legitimate kings of Shanxi. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that it will be difficult for Yan Xishan to return to Taiyuan.
The noisy banquet didn't end until midnight. Xie Tian and Pang Yuan stood at the door of Dayang Building to see off the guests. Pang Yuan turned to Xie Tian and asked: "Commander-in-Chief Xie, can you spare some time for me now?"
Xie Tian laughed, hugged Pang Yuan's back and pushed him towards the house: "Brother Pang, don't make trouble. We two brothers will sleep together tonight. No one is allowed to sleep until we have finished talking."
In the study room on the third floor, Xie Tian and Pang Yuan had just sat down when Tang Haoer pushed in the door with a tray, looked at Pang Yuan and said with a smile: "Mr. Pang, I have prepared some food for you. I have been busy all night. If you’re hungry, you can chat while you eat.”
Pang Yuan stood up and took the tray from Tang Haoer's hand, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your help, brothers and sisters. To be honest, I only drank a few glasses of wine in the evening, and my stomach was already growling with hunger. Baoqing and I have a lot to talk about tonight. , it may disturb your rest, so I’d like to apologize to my siblings first.”
Tang Haoer blushed slightly and said, "Sir, you also made fun of me. What you are discussing are all important matters. I really hope this troubled world can end one day soon."
Pang Yuan laughed: "Then I have to ask your Baoqing."
Xie Tian smiled and took the tray from Pang Yuan, put the dishes, wine, steamed buns on it on the desk, and said with a smile: "I am not a fortune teller."
Pang Yuan smiled and said: "I know you are not a fortune teller, but you are the Monkey King, and you have dug a hole in me today. It's okay this time. Chongqing has dug a big hole for us again. What do you think? What to do."
