The beacon of youth

Commander Wang Zhen looked at the two of them with a smile on his face and said: "Yes, you have done a good job, fought beautifully, and the troops are doing very well. , others don’t need it, this room is full of elders, you can’t respect it.”

Commander Wang Zhen, a native of Liuyang, Hunan, joined the Communist Party of China in 1927 and joined the guerrillas on 29. The next year, he served as the political commissar of the Hunan-Jiangxi Independent First Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the commander of the Hunan-Jiangxi Military Region. In 34, he served as the political commissar of the Sixth Red Army. In 35, he participated in the Long March. During the Anti-Japanese War, he served as the brigade commander of the 12th Brigade of the 359th Division of the Eighth Route Army. In 1941, the commander-in-chief went to Nanniwan to open up wasteland and farmland. In 44, he served as the commander of the Southward Detachment of the Eighth Route Army.After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, he served as the deputy commander and chief of staff of the Central Plains Military Region. After the Central Plains broke through, he served as the commander of the Second Column of the Northwest Field Army. In 49, he served as the commander and political commissar of the Corps.After the founding of New China, he served as secretary of the Xinjiang Bureau of the Communist Party of China and deputy chief of staff of the People's Liberation Army. He was awarded the rank of general in 1955. In 1988, he was elected Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China. Died in 1993 at the age of 85.

This is a brave and invincible general who is admired by people, and also an idol in the hearts of later generations of Li Yong.

Others were not convinced when Commander Wang Zhen refused to allow Li Yong and Wang Chengde to salute them, and said: "Well, you Wang Huzi, you protect the calf the first time you meet, what's wrong with saluting? We still want to Stealing people, Boss Peng, if you transfer this battalion to our column, I guarantee that it will be expanded into a regiment in less than half a year."

Hearing that other troop commanders wanted to rob people, Commander Wang quit: "What? You can expand into a regiment in half a year. Do you know how many people I have in this battalion? Let me tell you, there are more than 800 people. You can’t miss a lot in a group. If you have feelings for you and add a few hundred people, it’s considered a group? Are you jealous? It’s useless to be jealous. If you have the ability, you can do it yourself, hahahaha.”

Commander Wang's words made the others choke and rolled their eyes: "Boss, political commissar, look at this Wang Beard, a powerful army has emerged under his hands and wants him to go to heaven."

Boss Peng and Political Commissar Xi just smiled and watched the excitement from the sidelines, "Wouldn't it be choking if you know Wang Huzi's temper and want to rob someone with him?" It's just that they can't say this because of their identities.

When Li Yong and Wang Chengde were at a loss, a commander who washed the gray uniform came over: "Battle Commander Li, Instructor Wang, I heard that you were preparing food for the main force a few days ago. How is your preparation going?"

Wang Chengde took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to the chief: "Reporting chief, it's all on it." The chief read it carefully and then handed it over without saying a word, just quietly looking at Li Yong and Wang Chengde. The old general: "Boss, this really can solve the problem. The food they brought back can be supported by Boss He to transport the millet from Shanxi."

Then he turned his head to Li Yong and Wang Chengde and said: "Battle Commander Li, Instructor Wang, you have helped me a lot. My headache can be alleviated. On behalf of the Field Army Headquarters, I would like to commend your battalion. Do more when encountering such things in the future, Wang Huzi, you have two good soldiers."

Li Yong and Wang Chengde replied: "Thank you for your praise. This is what we should do." Commander Wang Zhen introduced them to the side: "This is Comrade Liu Jingfan, the deputy commander of our field army. He is in charge of the logistics work of our army. Don't be too modest, of course I should praise you for bringing back so much food."

Li Yong hurriedly saluted again and said, "Good sir, I've heard of his name a long time ago, it's like thunder."

Commander Liu said with a smile: "You flatter me, how do you know me? I have been doing local work all the time. I just arrived in our field army not long ago."

Li Yong hurriedly explained: "Sir, I'm not talking nonsense. You used to be the vice chairman of the border region government and the younger brother of General Liu Zhidan, the founder of our northern Shaanxi base area. I've heard about it for a long time."

After Li Yong finished speaking, all the commanders in the room were a little surprised. Does this little battalion commander who has just been promoted know a lot? Liu Jingfan is the vice chairman of the Border Region Government. Many people know about this. They know that he is a fellow of General Liu Zhidan. There are not many of my brother's. Where did this young man know about it?

Commander Liu Jingfan was also very strange: "Commander Li, how do you know these things?" Li Yong thought in his heart that he should be more careful not to say too much in the future, otherwise it will easily arouse the suspicion of the commanders. Fooled: "Reporter, I also heard it from other soldiers. I heard Commander Wang say that you are the logistics commander who only thought of it."

The old general who had not spoken all the time but just quietly observed the two asked: "Comrade Li Yong, how many people are there in your battalion now, and how many companies are you setting up?"

Li Yong had already guessed from these lengthy tones that this was one of the founders of our army, a genius military strategist, and General Peng, who made every one of his opponents fearful. There are 820 five people, and there are nine platoons, including five infantry combat platoons, one reconnaissance platoon, one heavy machine gun platoon, one mortar platoon, and one logistics platoon. There is no company-level organization."

Boss Peng was a little surprised and said: "Really? Why didn't we set up a company?" Li Yong carefully sorted out his thoughts and said: "Reporter, I think so. The current system of our army is still using the The Western standard, that is, division, brigade, regiment, battalion and company scheduling, has become a common international standard, but is this standard necessarily correct and perfect?"

"I don't think so. I have a simple idea, which is to use each battalion as a basic combat unit, which can independently complete the tasks assigned by the superior without the need for other auxiliary arms. This battalion can be composed of multiple platoons. Composition, just like our battalion, there is no company under the battalion, but the battalion is directly under the control of the platoon. Orders flow more smoothly, improving the responsiveness of troops.”

Li Yong's words made the whole room quiet. These people are battle-tested generals, and they are very sensitive to topics such as military reform. After thinking about it carefully, you can understand what Li Yong said. .

Boss Peng smiled and encouraged: "That's right, I have a lot of ideas. Do you have any more? Let's continue, don't be afraid of making mistakes." Li Yong calmed down and said: "The superior unit of the battalion does not set up regiments, but directly sets up divisions or It is a brigade, and a division or brigade is composed of multiple battalions, which can be five battalions or eight battalions, depending on the conditions at the time, and such a brigade or division can form a relatively perfect combat unit."

"Such troops can fight in combination or individually. Smaller battles can be solved by one battalion, medium-scale battles can be completed by one brigade or division, and large battles can be completed by multiple brigades or divisions. It is more convenient for the commander to implement his combat intentions and assumptions, and the troops can be deployed faster, shortening the organization and deployment time of the campaign, and making the commander's command more flexible."

Speaking of this, Li Yong stopped: "I only think of so much for the time being, if there are mistakes, please criticize."