Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

rank reform

Faced with the huge political pressure unleashed by the Japanese "government", what Lao Jiang can do is to be busy wrangling with the Japanese "government".And at this time, the Ninth Army under Li Guosheng's command had already started the first large-scale military refit and the reform of the military rank system since the formation of the army...>

In the small meeting room of the Ninth Army General Headquarters, Li Mengjie, the confidential secretary, walked in with a look of excitement, and reported a news that made both Li Guosheng and Jiang Baili extremely excited...>

"Boss, attendees, the confidential secretariat has just intercepted a telegram from the mainland of Japan. After declassification, this telegram is a diplomatic note sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to the Nanjing National Government: requesting that the National Government Compensation for the mixed fleet sunk off the coast of Qingdao..."

"The reaction speed of the Japanese is really fast. The agreement with us has just been reached, and they are impatient to find trouble with the national government to make up for their losses in the naval battle. They just bite at the first sight. Hungry wolf. Not surprisingly, the current Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Takeshi, must be under enormous pressure from all aspects at this moment...>

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili had a weird smile on his face.Facing Li Guosheng in front of him, he said, "Commander-in-chief, you still have more ideas. A small hint to the Japanese "government" will involve Lao Jiang who is far away in the "government" in Nanjing. Not surprisingly, the current Lao Jiang Jiang, he must be busy wrangling with the Japanese "government" and has no time to worry about us..."

Li Guosheng curled his lips in disdain, and said, "Chief of Staff, you think highly of Lao Jiang...>

As Li Guosheng's full-time confidential secretary, Li Mengjie already knew the secrets of Li Guosheng and the entire Ninth Army very well.However, after listening to the conversation between the two.Li Mengjie's face.Still at the first moment, he showed a puzzled expression.Seeing Li Mengjie frowning in front of her with a pensive expression, maybe it was to ease the atmosphere in the conference room.Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, who has never been very serious, directly told the story of Li Guosheng instructing my Ninth Army to allow the Japanese "government" to trouble warlords in other parts of the country during the negotiations with the Japanese "government".

After listening to Jiang Baili's explanation, a pair of charming dimples quickly appeared on Li Mengjie's face.Maybe it's because they are too familiar with Li Guosheng and Jiang Baili.Li Mengjie was not as serious as the others.Facing Li Guosheng, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Boss, you are too cunning, even the "Chairman" of the National Government has been calculated. If you let Chairman Jiang know, all of this is yours. If you personally take the lead, you won’t be so angry that you vomit blood...>

Li Guosheng shook his head with a smile, and with the same joking tone, he said, "It has nothing to do with me whether Lao Jiang vomits blood or not. I just hope that in the next period of time, Jiang who is far away in Nanjing, don't look for him again." The troubles of our Ninth Army have allowed us to develop steadily for a period of time, and I am thankful."

Then, a pair of adoring gazes were waiting in front of her.Li Mengjie, who looked at her, waved her hand and said, "Okay, this matter is over. From now on, the Confidential Secretariat must pay close attention to the radio communication between the National Government and the Japanese Government." .If there is anything important, please report to me immediately...>

Seeing Li Guosheng in front of him, he suddenly showed a businesslike expression.Invisibly, Li Mengjie, who had already developed a little love for Li Guosheng, glared at Li Guosheng very angrily, and replied: "Please rest assured, Chief, I, Li Mengjie, promise to complete the task...>

Seeing Li Mengjie, who was wearing a lady's military uniform and showing her slender figure even more, disappeared at the door of the meeting room, Li Guosheng then withdrew his gaze.And at this moment, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili suddenly said something that shocked Li Guosheng: "Commander-in-Chief, let me tell you as a person who has been there and an elder: Our Secretary Li must have liked you...>

Seeing the shocked face in front of him, he has great talent in military combat.However, Li Guosheng is almost an idiot when it comes to talking about love.Jiang Baili shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Commander-in-Chief, Director Li has already left. Look, shall we get back to business immediately...>

It has been several years since he came to this world, and through getting along with his wife Lan Ruoxin, Li Guosheng is no longer the first brother he was back then.Even Li Guosheng himself, in the process of getting along, sometimes has a little excitement towards Li Mengjie, a beautiful and talented woman.However, there is always a thought in Li Guosheng's mind: being able to marry Lan Ruoxin, a beautiful wife, is already a blessing from his previous life, how can he marry a second wife... >

Coupled with the influence of monogamy in later generations on him since childhood, Li Guosheng has been resisting Li Mengjie's love for him from the bottom of his heart.Now, this matter was directly revealed by the chief of staff, and the embarrassment on Li Guosheng's face can be imagined.

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili seemed to see through Li Guosheng's thoughts, and continued to speak: "Commander-in-Chief, I have been observing for a while, and Secretary Li is a rare talented woman. If you really have feelings for Secretary Li, don't worry about it." to do...>

A word awakened the dreamer, and Li Guosheng subconsciously thought of the era he lived in.However, even so, the embarrassment on Li Guosheng's face did not dissipate.Facing Jiang Baili, he hurriedly said, "Chief of Staff, don't make fun of me. Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter. Well, Chief of Staff, let's get back to business right now, time is running out. "

Although he didn't know what Li Guosheng was thinking, but as a subordinate and elder, Jiang Baili couldn't help reminding: "President, I can see that Secretary Li is sincere to you. And you, I believe that after so long After getting along, we have also cultivated a certain relationship. Of course, if you can't say anything, your sister-in-law and I can help you... >

After finishing speaking, the expression on his face has unconsciously returned to seriousness.Without waiting for Li Guosheng to answer, he continued to speak: "Commander-in-Chief. We just talked about a unified division of the existing military ranks of the troops. I wonder if you have any specific new ideas?"

In Li Guosheng's heart, it has been brewing for a long time to implement a unified military rank division for all military ranks in the entire army.

In the army of later generations, because of the uniform application of military ranks.An army, no matter on the battlefield or on the training ground, there will never be a situation where the soldiers don't know the generals, and the generals don't know the soldiers.

And in front of China.Once there is confusion in the troops during the battle, this situation will arise spontaneously.

In addition, most of the officers and soldiers in the Ninth Army come from other armies. If there is no unified military rank system, in the specific command operations, the command system of the entire army is likely to be chaotic. [

As far as the current situation is concerned, because the Ninth Army has never failed on the battlefield, this situation has not yet happened.However, once the Ninth Army loses in a certain future battle.can imagine.When the command system is in chaos and the military rank cannot reflect the position of the troops, it will definitely be a matter of time before the entire army becomes chaotic and defeated.

Therefore, unify the ranks of the entire army.For ordinary soldiers, seeing their rank is like seeing an officer.It became the Ninth Army, and even the entire Chinese army.Things that must be resolved now.

Facing Jiang Baili, he said what he thought in his heart without reservation: "Chief of Staff. Only when the military ranks of the entire army are unified, our officers can better command the troops on the battlefield. At the same time, a perfect military rank system can also To a certain extent, it is better to stimulate the combat potential of officers and soldiers... >

"This time, I will not only improve the uniform system of military ranks, but also further improve the officer promotion system of the entire Ninth Army, linking the salaries received by soldiers with the ranks and positions they hold. At the same time, soldiers on the battlefield The combat achievements made by the above will directly become the conditions for everyone to be promoted to the military rank."

"Of course, the promotion of military rank will also be used as a condition for the promotion of the officer position, but this is not the only condition. Because if an officer does not carry out systematic cultural and military studies, his vision and knowledge , it will never be opened. No matter how rich actual combat experience he has, this uneducated officer can only serve as a grassroots officer."

"So, in my future Ninth Army, in order to be promoted, in addition to culture and army command ability, one of the important prerequisites is to promote one's own rank. To be promoted to the rank, one must have combat achievements that can be obtained. Of course, it is also a convenient way for soldiers to get higher military pay if they want to get higher military rank... >

A perfect military rank system, a perfect officer promotion system... Jiang Baili, who once studied in Germany, is very aware of the importance of these two systems to an army.As soon as Li Guosheng's voice fell, he replied noncommittally: "Commander-in-Chief, I fully support you in the Ninth Army to truly improve these two systems...>

The decision has been made, and the next step is to discuss specific plans.

Seeing Jiang Baili who looked hesitant, as if he didn't know how to speak.Li Guosheng first said: "Chief of Staff, the military ranks of the two of us, since they were directly appointed by the Military and Political Department of the Nanjing National Government, there is no meaning to change them. Therefore, what we mainly discuss is the following division commanders and regimental leaders... "

Facing the sincere Li Guosheng, Jiang Baili did not hesitate, and quickly expressed another worry in his heart: "Commander-in-chief, there are currently more than a dozen division commanders under our Ninth Group. Among them are the old men who have been following you, There are also those who were promoted step by step in the battle, and of course, there are also prisoners who were captured on the battlefield and finally joined my Ninth Army."

"As for the dozen or so teachers, I don't know how the chief plan will deal with it..."

Jiang Baili's question seems simple, but in fact, it has been invisible, exposing a big problem hidden in the Ninth Army, that is, factional disputes.You know, as long as there are people, where there is rule, there will be struggles and factions... >

With the continuous development and growth of the Ninth Army, two particularly obvious factions have slowly developed and grown within the Ninth Army.That is: the veteran faction headed by Wang Guoli and others, the newcomer faction headed by Zhang Zizhong and others... >

This time, all officers and soldiers of the whole army will be awarded honors again, and a complete military rank system will be formulated.Once the distribution is unfair, it is conceivable that there will be a gap between the two factions.Directly will become bigger and bigger because of this.

For a moment, Li Guosheng's brows were unconsciously twisted into a sizzle.

After a full 5 minutes, there was a look of determination.It slowly appeared on Li Guosheng's face.Facing Jiang Baili in front of him.Responding in a firm tone: "Chief of Staff, I know what you mean. As the saying goes, 'break and then build', since this kind of atmosphere has been formed in the army, then we will completely disrupt him...>

Speaking of which.In Li Guosheng's mind, the system of the rotation of the commanders of the major military regions of the later Republic has emerged in several years.Since the Republic can use it, why can't I use it myself.Use this system to prevent officers from turning troops into their own private property.At the same time, military personnel are transferred through a rotation of several years.Minimize factional rivalry in the army as much as possible.

"Break and build...>

Although Jiang Baili was worried about this brand new system that had never existed before.However, with a keen sense of smell, he discovered the importance of this system to an army at the first time.

It is certain that once this system is really implemented in the army, then the main divisions under the entire Ninth Army will be established.It will no longer be anyone's private domain.In the future, no matter how large the Ninth Army develops, it will be an elite force that only obeys the commander-in-chief in front of it.

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili felt the last trace of worry in his heart while lamenting Li Guosheng's sophistication.With the emergence of this system, it completely disappeared.Without the slightest hesitation, he asked Li Guosheng directly.

"In that case, Chief, what do you plan to do for the ranks of these dozen division commanders...>

Li Guosheng responded: "Chief of staff. In the central government army under the Nationalist government, the rank of division commander can be either a major general or a lieutenant general. What I mean is that all field troops under our Ninth Army The military rank of the division commander is uniformly determined as the rank of major general. The rank of the commander of the local garrison division and the garrison division is the senior colonel. Among the deputy officers at the division level, the main field division is the senior colonel, and the garrison division and the garrison division are the colonel. In addition, from the date of official award , All major generals and senior colonels who have made great contributions can be promoted to lieutenant general and major general according to their military achievements...>

"Among all the field troops of the whole army: regiment-level full-time officers are uniformly ranked as colonel. Deputy officers are uniformly ranked as lieutenant-colonel, including regiment chief of staff and deputy regiment commander. Of course, if any regiment leader makes great contributions in office, It is enough to be promoted to a first-level military rank. Then, the military department will directly award him the rank of colonel, and serve as the head of the regiment as a colonel. Of course, we should not underestimate this rank of colonel, because in the future expansion of the army, all expanded divisions Senior officers will be selected from among these colonels. Therefore, if you want to be promoted to a military position, you must first be promoted to a colonel...>

"The local garrison division, the regiment-level officers in the garrison division, all ranks will be lowered to use, that is, the commander of the lieutenant colonel. If they have military exploits, they can be promoted to the commander of the colonel...>

"In all units of the army, including local garrison divisions and garrison divisions: full-time officers at the battalion level are uniformly ranked as majors. In addition, if the combat achievements are sufficient, they can also serve as battalion commanders as lieutenant colonels. Of course, The rank of lieutenant colonel is also a hurdle that battalion-level officers must go through to be promoted to regiment-level officers...>

"In all units of the army, including local garrison divisions and garrison divisions: the ranks of full-time officers at the company level are unified as captains, the ranks of officers at the deputy company level are unified as lieutenants, and the ranks of officers at the platoon level are unified as second lieutenants...>

"In the infantry squad, each infantry squad has a sergeant squad leader, two sergeant deputy squad leaders, a sergeant machine gunner, and eight corporals and ordinary soldiers...>

"In general, that's it. I don't know if you have anything to add, Chief of Staff...>

Looking at the record in his hand, Jiang Baili shook his head after a brief analysis.Afterwards, he smiled and reminded: "President, I don't have any comments on the military. Your introduction just now, President, is already very comprehensive. However, in terms of the logistics of the headquarters and the departments directly under the headquarters, should we also carry out A unity..."

Li Guosheng nodded affirmatively, and said: "Chief of Staff, that's for sure. I, Li Guosheng, can't even forget the heroes behind my Ninth Army...>

Having said that, a thick and serious expression appeared on Li Guosheng's face again.Facing Jiang Baili, he said in a firm tone: "What I mean is that Li Guanghua, deputy commander of the group army and head of the logistics department, is awarded the rank of major general, Fu Guangyun, the general director of the military industry group, is awarded the rank of colonel, and Lan Ruoxin, the director of the field hospital, is awarded the rank of colonel. , the military ranks of all the full-time officers directly under the headquarters of the group army are unified as colonel...>