Age of Rebirth

Since Tang Qiuquan presided over the war situation on the Korean Peninsula, Major General Ma Chaoyang, the commander of the Southeast Mobile Corps, handed over the battlefield decision-making to Tang Qiuquan. Colonel Xu Guangqi's job, the two had no choice but to demote themselves to Commander Ma's assistant to do some auxiliary work, which was quite depressing in their hearts.

Seeing Xin Xiguo and Xu Guangqi come in, Ma Chaoyang said in a very good mood: "The two chiefs of staff have come together, there must be something important?"

Xin Xiguo and Xu Guangqi rolled their eyelids, and said to themselves, "Do you still know that we are the chief of staff? You have taken away your jobs!"

"Commander Ma is right. There is a real situation. The theater command has just received a telegram from Seoul. Colonel Chu Tian, ​​acting brigade commander of the second brigade, has commanded a capable small unit. With the cooperation of the special warfare detachment, he has wiped out the Most of the Japanese militants have been wiped out, and now, the Second Brigade troops have begun to enter Seoul and officially take over the city. In addition, Colonel Huang Xiaosheng, the chief of staff of the Second Brigade, requested the theater command to send professional administrative personnel to accept Seoul!" Xin Xiguo said.

Tang Qiuquan was very satisfied. Chutian's outstanding performance made him gratified. He was the first head of the special warfare detachment, and he devoted countless efforts. Of course, he hoped that the old army could maintain a good fighting style as always. In Seoul, the Japanese have ruled for more than 50 years, and all kinds of relationships are intertwined and intricate. It is possible to quell the hidden dangers in Seoul overnight, thanks to Chutian's contribution!

Therefore, Tang Qiuquan said with a smile: "Chu Tian has done a good job, is he quite qualified as an acting brigade commander! The top priority is to send professional administrative personnel to Seoul to start effective management of the city. However, We in the Korean peninsula theater do not have such talents, so we can only ask the division commander for help. In addition, my opinion is that the Seoul Garrison Command should be established on the basis of the Second Brigade. The candidate for the commander is Chutian for the time being! "

"Chutian was appointed as the commander of the security of Seoul. It is because of the following reasons. We have just occupied Seoul. The foundation of the Japanese rule for more than [-] years cannot be cleared in a short time. Those hiding in the corner, The Japanese who do not give up will definitely be ready to move. We need an officer who has rich experience in urban combat and can command special forces to maintain the security of Seoul.”

"Seoul is the center of the Korean peninsula ruled by the Japanese, and it radiates to the surrounding Incheon and other vast areas. Therefore, this Seoul Garrison Commander should not only focus on Seoul, but also expand to the entire surrounding area of ​​Seoul. This is not a large-scale regular corps. Combat, but scattered and concealed point-by-point elimination. From the above-mentioned perspectives, Chutian is the best candidate, what are your opinions?"

Of course, Ma Chaoyang has no opinion. After the death of the second brigade commander Chen Yaoting, he has been worrying about the candidate for the second brigade commander. There is no suitable reserve officer. He reported to the division commander for approval. Chu Tian, ​​the leader of the special warfare detachment, can be the second brigade commander. For the second brigade, this is great news. Moreover, this brigade commander Chutian is also proficient in urban operations and special operations. The second brigade is responsible for the security tasks of Seoul and the surrounding areas. It is under the command of Chutian. !

Just as Ma Chaoyang was about to make a statement, Rear Admiral Xin Xiguo, the chief of staff of the fleet, smiled wryly and said, "Commander, don't rush to affirm the achievements of Captain Chu. , the Theater Command, and the Corps Headquarters sent telegrams, resolutely requesting to resign from the position of acting brigade commander of the Second Brigade. Chief of Staff Xu and I came here for this matter. Commander, should we study it and report the opinion of our theater command to the commander!"

"Huh?" Tang Qiuquan was taken aback, and asked strangely: "You mean, Chu Tian is not willing to take up the position of brigade commander? What's his reason?" Tang Qiuquan was secretly angry, "This Chu Tian is too disrespectful. You've got the hang of it, the special warfare detachment is indeed an elite force, and its status is important enough, but, you, Chutian, can't stay in the special warfare detachment for the rest of your life?"

"If the special warfare detachment does not expand, it will be a regiment-level unit in the end. Now, there is an opportunity to go to the field force and serve as the brigade commander. The rank will also be promoted to major general and officially enter the ranks of independent division generals. In the future, after his outstanding military exploits, being a corps commander will not be a problem, and it will be of great benefit to his future future and promotion, but this guy with an elm bumpy head proposed to In order to resign, and, moreover, sent the telegram directly to the teacher, it is really maddening!"

The purpose of Tang Qiuquan doing this is for the future of Chutian. In all fairness, Qiuquan is somewhat selfish. The Zhan detachment has always been under his attention. Of course, Tang Qiuquan is happy to see his successor stand out and step onto a wider stage.

The special operations detachment is only organized at the regiment level, and Chutian's rank is impossible to be promoted to major general. Moreover, the special operations detachment performs some secret missions. This point, speaking of it, is not as famous as commanding a field army and winning a few big battles. In a word, Chu Tian is in the special warfare detachment. His military career has reached its peak, and it is difficult to develop. In the field army, That's completely different, Chutian can go to a higher command post.

Tang Qiuquan suggested to the teacher that Chutian be appointed as the acting brigade commander of the Second Brigade of the Southeast Mobile Corps. This is the way to go, and even the successor of the special warfare detachment leader has a goal, which is the current chief of staff of the special warfare detachment Qi Hanzhi, this guy is simply another Chutian. In his hands, the special warfare detachment is still an invincible elite. "This stupid guy doesn't understand my intention!" Tang Qiuquan sighed secretly. .

Seeing the commander frowning and asking this question, and his face not looking very good, Xin Xiguo's heart moved, and he vaguely guessed what the commander was thinking, but he said calmly: "The reason for the commander Chutian's resignation is very simple. One word, 'mistaken others and yourself'!"

Tang Qiuquan was depressed again, and said: "Well, since Chutian proposed to resign as the acting brigade commander of the Second Brigade, we also respect his opinion, but according to the opinion of our theater command, Chutian should still be in charge of the southeast maneuver. The second brigade of the Corps is acting as the brigade commander, and we will report our opinions, as well as the opinions on requesting the deployment of administrative personnel, to the division commander, and ask the division commander to make a decision! How many people, what are your opinions?"

Tang Qiuquan's opinion was basically settled, including Ma Chaoyang, of course he would not object. On the contrary, Ma Chaoyang was very happy that Chutian was able to stay in the Southeast Mobile Corps, and handed over the Second Brigade to Chutian He is even more relieved, the leader of the special warfare detachment is not in vain!

After deciding on the matter of Chutian, several people studied it again. The next offensive strategy, the artillery fire on the Mokpo battlefield, subsided for two hours, and then began to roar again. The attack of the independent division was still the same old routine. After being repulsed, the division's overwhelming artillery fire repeated again and again, and the Mokpo battlefield fought a suffocating offensive and defensive battle. It seemed that every time the Japanese army defended, they succeeded.

But every fierce shelling will cause the Japanese troops defending the ground positions to lose varying numbers of troops. The supreme commander of the Japanese army on the Mokpo battlefield, Lieutenant General Kaga, the commander of the No.30 Seventh Division, was so angry that his teeth were itchy. , But there is nothing to do, can only be painfully exhausted with the independent division troops, passive defense, fighting such a battle, for the Imperial Japanese Army that advocates offense, it is undoubtedly shameful and painful.

Mengdong, Kailu County, in the headquarters of the North China Field Corps of the Independent Division, Tang Qiuli's temporary headquarters, Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe came in with two telegrams, "Master, I received a message from Chu Tian, ​​the acting brigade commander of the Second Brigade of the Southeast Mobile Corps." According to the telegram, after a night of divisional suppression, the Japanese militants in Seoul suffered a devastating blow. Our army has completely controlled Seoul. Now, the troops of the Second Brigade are entering the urban area of ​​Seoul and starting to take over all important targets! "

"Oh!" Tang Qiuli raised his eyebrows, "That's right, Chutian has done a very good job. In such a huge city of Seoul, the foundation of Japanese rule is very deep. It is not easy to eliminate hidden dangers overnight. His agent Brigadier, you are quite competent!" There was a gratified praise in his tone.

Zhao Yuhe also felt the same, but this was not the real reason why he met the commander, "Master, don't be too happy, Brigadier Chu sent another telegram to the commander, requesting to resign from the Second Brigade of the Southeast Mobile Corps." The position of acting brigade commander!" He said with a wry smile.

"Oh?" Tang Qiuli's reaction was similar to that of his cousin Tang Qiuquan, and his eyes widened in surprise, "Yuhe, what is the reason for Chu Tian's resignation?" He asked, his tone was exactly the same as Tang Qiuquan's.

Zhao Yuhe said: "The reason is very simple, just four words 'misleading others and yourself'!" "It's over? Is it that simple?" "It's over, there is no other explanation!"

Tang Qiuli shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said, "God Chu, he is still a dull gourd. You said, you resigned from the position of acting brigade commander. There must be a way to explain it. Hey Yuhe, I remember, appointing him as the second brigade's deputy. Brigadier, less than ten hours?"

Zhao Yuhe replied: "Teacher, to be precise, it has been nine hours and twenty-five minutes since the appointment was made by the teacher. I estimate that Brigadier Chu fought all night in Seoul and was so busy that the battalion of the Second Brigade , Even the rank-and-file officers didn’t know all of them!”

(to be continued) (to be continued...)