The beacon of youth

Chapter 442 A ray of light

The Artillery Battalion of the Independent Brigade shocked several leaders. Everyone discussed together that the scale of the others was larger than that of the general artillery regiment. Even though it was called the Artillery Battalion, it was just the name of the Independent Brigade itself. too seriously.

Battalion Commander Gao Xiang was a little embarrassed by Commander Wang's praise. He didn't know where to put his hands and feet. "The best and youngest artillery commander in the First Corps" was said by Commander Wang. This evaluation is quite powerful. , the chief is too high-ranking, this is the first time that he, the battalion commander, has seen so many senior chiefs, so it is not surprising that he is a little nervous.

When talking about this, Boss He walked over with a smile. Boss He always followed behind and just didn't talk. At this time, he pointed at the two commanders with the pipe in his hand and said: "Wang Huzi, Zhou Shidi, Do you two want to be democratic when you are the chief? What do you mean by changing this and that? You have to listen to the independent brigade if you want to change it or not, so don’t make decisions here.”

After finishing speaking, Boss He walked up to Li Yong and Wang Chengde and asked quietly: "Comrade Li Yong, the troops in your brigade amazed and inspired me. Is there anything better for me to see?"

Li Yong whispered into Mr. He's ear: "Chief, yes, when our brigade first entered Xi'an, didn't we catch a Kuomintang tank regiment? We have reorganized this regiment into a tank battalion. This battalion is in Xianyang. They performed very well in the defense battle, and they are the strength of our brigade."

Boss He slapped his thigh: "That's right, why did I forget about this, let's go, let's go and have a look." After speaking, he didn't care about the reaction of the people behind him, he pulled Li Yong and walked forward.

Boss He's actions made Li Yong feel warm in his heart, how old is Boss He?He is the founder of the People's Army and one of the founders of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Being with such a small person has no airs at all. I am moved.

One old and one young walked in front, and the people behind saw it, well, let's follow, Commander Yang Dezhi murmured to Commander Zhou beside him: "I said, old Zhou, take it easy, don't you see?" , this little guy has a very good relationship with Boss He, if you continue to make things difficult for him, I guess the Boss will have to scold you, you have to be careful, hehehehe."

Commander Zhou was also puzzled and said, "Yeah, when did this little guy have such a good relationship with Boss He? It's really strange. If you have any questions next, let you ask Lao Yang, don't always make me a villain."

The tank battalion's garrison is almost the largest battalion-level force in the Independent Brigade. There are dozens of tanks and armored vehicles, as well as a large amount of logistical supplies, plus ammunition and fuel, piled up like a mountain.

The tank troops look very imposing, and they are also very effective in battle, rushing up and screaming, but all of this is based on sufficient logistical support. If the logistical support is not in place, these armored sharp knife troops are just one Heaping iron, to put it bluntly, might as well be as effective as a fire stick.

Fortunately, the Independent Brigade can be regarded as the most important logistics unit in the Northwest Field Army. The brigade commander Li Yong is also a sensible person. This made the officers and soldiers of the tank battalion who had just joined him very convinced. The soldiers said that the brigade commander He's an amazing insider.

Jiang Tiexiong, formerly the head of the [-]nd Tank Regiment of the Kuomintang, and now the battalion commander of the PLA Tank Battalion, is a true military student and an elite figure in the Kuomintang army. Jiang Tiexiong, who was notified, reported to the head of the army with a standard military posture : "An independent brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the commander of the tank battalion, Jiang Tiexiong, was ordered to come, please give instructions from the head."

Who is the chief minister who came to visit?These are smart people with empty eyelashes. Commander Yang Dezhi was taken aback. Hey guy, why did the battalion commander who came to report speak like an officer in the Kuomintang army? Why did he come here on orders?What's going on?

"What's the matter? I don't understand. Let me tell you that most of the officers and soldiers of this tank battalion were soldiers of the [-]nd Tank Regiment of the Kuomintang before we entered Xi'an. After the liberation of Xi'an, they became soldiers of the Independent Brigade. I I can tell you, Commander Yang responsibly, that these soldiers are all good soldiers. This battalion commander is an expert in armored forces. He made great achievements in the defense of Xianyang a few days ago, and everyone is good. .”

The one who spoke was still the complacent Commander Wang. Battalion Commander Jiang Tiexiong was very moved. Their battalion performed well in the Xianyang battle just finished. I didn't expect that even the famous Commander Wang knew it. Listening to the commander's tone, it was completely Take the former Kuomintang officers who surrendered in this way as their own family members.

Commander Guo Peng of the Second Army who has been following behind also came over and said: "It's Battalion Commander Jiang Tiexiong, work hard. Your brigade commander has reported to me the situation of the tank battalion. You are a family when you come here. Our Second Army Party Committee is going to give you This tank battalion counts merit, but one thing must be remembered, don’t be proud, there will be big battles to be fought in the future.”

Jiang Tiexiong knew that the person who came to speak was the commander of his unit, a top commander in the People's Liberation Army. However, his attitude and tone of speech were completely different from those of the senior officers of the Kuomintang, and he was approachable.

The chiefs who came to visit had no doubts or dissatisfaction for a long time. They were just surprised one after another. They hadn’t recovered from the shock of the anti-aircraft machine gun battalion and heavy artillery battalion. This very interesting little brigade commander Then another tank battalion was created, which is a tank assault battalion composed entirely of tanks and armored vehicles. If this guy cooperates with the heavy artillery battalion, how much combat power will he have to explode? ? ?

At the end, no matter whether it was the head of the North China Field Army or the Northwest Field Army, everyone was moved. The people's army has been looking forward to such a day since the day it was established, looking forward to the day when the troops can overwhelm the enemy in terms of firepower and equipment. After more than 20 years, today I finally saw a glimmer of light from this independent brigade.

"Hey, Li Yuming, what are you doing standing there, you bastard? Why don't you get over here?"

Li Yuming, the instructor who was standing with the soldiers of the tank battalion, looked up and saw that it was none other than Commander Wang Zhenwang who called him. I am the company commander of the guard company, and I am very familiar with Commander Wang. Commander Wang is very strict when fighting, and he is not good at all, but he is very easy-going at ordinary times, and he often eats and fights with the soldiers , Just kidding, he doesn't look like a commander.

Commander Wang looked at Li Yuming who was running over and asked, "The company commander of the guard company quit. What is he doing standing there? What is his job now?"

Li Yuming straightened his chest and replied with a smile: "Report to the commander, I am now the instructor of the tank battalion, and I have been promoted."

Li Yuming's answer made the accompanying chiefs laugh, and the soldiers in a row wanted to laugh too, but they didn't dare to laugh. Unexpectedly, the little instructor who usually taught them in a serious manner was called a bastard by the commander, which was funny.

Political Commissar Wang Enmao of the Second Army came over and said to the commander: "Li Yuming fought very well. He was the first to charge up the Xianyang defensive battle with a tank platoon. It was filled with the enemy's flesh and blood lake, and later the soldiers picked it out bit by bit, this kid is a good material."

Commander Wang was very emotional and relieved that he had watched these little guys grow up, and now that their wings were hardened, Li Yuming could lead a battalion into the battle.

Li Zhimin, the political commissar of the [-]th Corps, is a very careful person. His vision of observing issues is different from that of these army commanders and commanders. It was the new instructor of the tank battalion who brought Wang Chengde over.

"Comrade Li Yuming, I heard from your political commissar that you are only 21 years old this year. It is quite remarkable to be able to command a battalion at the age of 21. I am a veteran. I would like to give you some suggestions. Your tank battalion is newly established. Most people have just been converted from the Kuomintang army. It is easy to change people, just change into military uniforms, but it is difficult to change the mind. You are the instructor in the battalion. It is not easy for everyone to change. I chatted with your political commissar for a while. Your army is different from other troops. There is no company system, and the battalion is directly under the squad. The advantage of this is that orders can be issued It will be smoother and the response time of the troops will be shortened, but there are corresponding shortcomings. Without the company system, there will be no existence of our grassroots party branches. This is very detrimental to your work. You have to find a way to find a way Come on, how can we use the strength in our hands to do a good job in the ideological work of the soldiers, little comrade, this is not easy."

Li Zhimin's words made Li Yuming, who was a little swollen, calm down. Political commissar Li is indeed an old political worker. It’s okay in other battalions, because other battalions are old troops, and the soldiers’ awareness is high, but the tank battalion is different. The tank battalion was originally an elite unit of the Kuomintang, and almost all the soldiers in the battalion were from captive soldiers. In the other battalions, there are still a large number of combat backbones who are the soldiers of the old eighth road or the border areas. I am good, and I am alone. I really have to think about this issue. The chiefs trust themselves and let them be this instructor. It's too late to regret when the work is done.

Not to mention what Li Yuming thought, Li Yong and Jiang Tiexiong led a large group of leaders to explain in front of various types of tanks in the tank battalion.

I originally wanted to post it tomorrow morning, but the old man urged me to post it tonight, but it's gone tomorrow, so I really don't have time to write it. Finally, I would like to say some free recommendation tickets for the old man.