Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

They are all proud people.

This time, we annexed the Ji Zhong Military Region, so we don’t want to be a villain.

How could Lü Zhengchao go to the Jinsui Military Region as commander without his own troops? There was no problem in transferring 10 regiments.

Marshal Nie nodded.

Regardless of what Yang Quanwu and Huang Yong thought, their generosity this time still pleased Marshal Nie. If the two of them objected to withdrawing too many troops, it would affect their unity.

Marshal Nie looked at Lü Zhengchao and said, "Comrade Lü Zhengchao, since everyone agrees to withdraw ten regiments, then you can tell me which troops you plan to take back with you."

Lu Zhengchao immediately fell silent.

After a while, he said, "The First Security Brigade, the Second Security Brigade, the Third Security Brigade, the Fourth Security Brigade, as well as the Military Region Special Forces Regiment and the Cavalry Regiment.

The Hebei-Central Military Region also has troops that are good at fighting tough battles.

But Lü Zhengchao finally chose the mobile units directly under the military region. Because the Hebei-Central Military Region would be merged into the newly established Hebei-Rehe-Liaoning Military Region, Hebei-Central Military Region, and Hebei-Shandong Military Region, these units would be left to the newly established military region.

This way you don't have to offend other people.

"Comrade Lü Zhengchao, I don't think that's appropriate."

Yang Quanwu spoke.

Everyone took a fancy to Yang Quanwu.

Because Yang Quanwu had always supported the transfer of ten regiments. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Yang Quanwu said directly: "Comrade Lü Zhengchao, the Jinsui Military Region has no shortage of cavalry units. In particular, the Saibei Military Sub-district has five cavalry regiments under its jurisdiction. Some time ago, the cavalry regiment of the 5th Column's Chabei Detachment was allocated to the Saibei Military Sub-district, so the Saibei Military Sub-district now has 4000 cavalry troops. Recently, I heard that they are carrying out large-scale bandit suppression there and seized a large number of war horses. When Commander Lü goes there, they can continue to form cavalry units there. I believe that the Jinsui Military Region will not be short of cavalry units at that time. Therefore, the Jizhong Military Region cavalry regiment should continue to stay in Jizhong. The Jizhong Plain needs such a powerful cavalry regiment."

The combat effectiveness of the main force regiment of the Hebei-Central Military Region is not as good as that of the troops under Yang Quanwu.

But the troops of the Hebei-Central Military Region are not without strength.

For example, the Jizhong Military Region Cavalry Regiment was a unit with great military achievements. Yang Quanwu also took a fancy to this cavalry regiment. During the Japanese raids, this cavalry regiment was elusive and caused heavy casualties to the Japanese.

Yang Quanwu has always wanted to raise a cavalry unit, but has never succeeded.

Lu Zhengchao was a little hesitant.

This cavalry regiment was powerful and was Lü Zhengchao's trump card, so he wanted to take it with him.

"Lao Lu, the cavalry regiment should stay.

Cheng Zhihua spoke.

He is the most suitable person at this time because he and Lu Zhengchao have been partners for many years and are very familiar with each other.

"Hebei Central needs a cavalry regiment. Suiyuan will not be short of cavalry units.

"Okay. I'll take the 55th."

Lu Zhengchao nodded.

Seeing Lü Zhengchao give in, Marshal Nie said, "The Cavalry Regiment will be left to you. What do you, Yang Quanwu, have to say?"

"Commander Lu, I, Yang Quanwu, thank you for this. If you go to the Jinsui Military Region, I will provide you with 500 Type 10 rifles, 50 rounds of ammunition, 10 Zhengzhou ammunition canisters, 300 mortars, and 50 rounds each of ammunition canisters and mortar shells. I will also provide you with 10 light machine guns, 10 heavy machine guns, and rounds of machine gun ammunition."

Yang Quanwu is not the kind of cadre who only knows how to take advantage.

Since they had asked for the Jizhong Military Region's cavalry regiment, they would give them the same goodies. The Jizhong Military Region's weapons and equipment couldn't be said to be bad, but they couldn't be said to be very good either. Yang Quanwu's moves were all lavish.

Everything Yang Quanwu took out was good stuff.

During this period, the First Division swept across Hebei, annihilating large numbers of Japanese and puppet troops, as well as local puppet police, puppet police, and traitorous armed forces, and seizing a large number of weapons and ammunition. More importantly, the capture of Baoding brought even more astonishing plunder.

That's why Yang Quanwu was able to come up with so many good things.

Lu Zhengchao was also very happy.

Although they could not take the cavalry regiment with them, the things Yang Quanwu gave them were good enough. The Jinsui Military Region was a poor place, and they had to fight the Japanese and puppet troops while dealing with the Kuomintang stubborn troops.

Sufficient weapons and ammunition are needed.

Especially heavy firepower is needed.

The slight unhappiness in his heart quickly disappeared, and he smiled and said, "Thank you, Commander Yang.

Seeing that everything was settled, Marshal Nie said solemnly, "Okay, this matter is settled. Comrade Lü Zhengchao will lead the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Security Brigade, the Military Region Special Forces Regiment, and the 55th Regiment."

The current Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region is truly strong in both men and horses.

There are 10 groups directly.

And they didn't feel embarrassed at all. Even if the central government needed it, the current Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region would have no problem transferring another 10 regiments.

Chapter 491: Do You Want Baoding?

The butterfly effect brought about by Wei Hongjun is getting bigger and bigger.

The strength of the Eighth Column led to the strength of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Army. The Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Eighth Route Army pressed the North China Front Army in Hebei, and the North China Front Army was helpless in the face of the powerful Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Eighth Route Army.

However, the strength of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Eighth Route Army began to directly affect the anti-Japanese situation across the country.

The 129th Division and the Shandong Eighth Route Army were developing at an increasingly rapid pace. The North China Front Army was not only unable to suppress the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Eighth Route Army in Hebei, but also in the Taihang Mountains and southern Hebei, and was also unable to suppress the Shandong Eighth Route Army in Shandong.

However, the strength of the Eighth Route Army also caused a chain reaction.

The Eighth Route Army was too powerful, which made Chiang Kai-shek uneasy.

He began to hold frequent meetings in Chongqing, and many of the Kuomintang generals on the front were called to Chongqing. Chiang Kai-shek's idea was simple: Japan was already an ant after autumn, so there was no need to consider them.

But Yan'an was a serious threat.

They must be destroyed.

The Eighth Route Army cannot be allowed to develop on such a large scale in North China.

"The Destiny of China," originally scheduled for early 1943, was published six months early. This was because Chiang Kai-shek wanted to change the policies of the Nationalist government. Whereas previously they had been passive in resisting Japan and active in supporting the Chinese Communist Party, he now wanted to focus all his efforts on the CCP.

After ordering their troops to restrict the development of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army, Hu Zongnan and Yan Xishan began to take action. The situation in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region and in southwestern and northwestern Shanxi Provinces became increasingly tense.

Hu Zongnan, Yan Xishan, and some other troops in the northwest, numbering over 300,000, put immense pressure on the central government. Hu Zongnan sent troops to gradually suppress the activities of the military and civilians in the border areas, preparing to gradually erode the border areas.

In comparison, the number of people left behind in the corps is much smaller.

因此中央再次要求，120师、129师和晋察冀这边尽快抽调部队进入陕甘宁边区。120师率先从晋绥联军抽调358旅回到陕甘宁边区，129师这边派遣新编第四旅进入陕甘宁边区。

We can't waste time on the Jin-Cha-Ji side either.

So after the meeting to decide which troops to take away, Lu Zhengchao set off quickly.

He would first lead the 55st Security Brigade, the Special Forces Regiment, and the th Regiment, a total of four regiments. The nd, rd, and th Security Brigades would follow in due course. This time, Lü Zhengchao wouldn't have to follow the historical path of leading his troops through the Second Jin-Cha-Ji Division, crossing the Tongpu Road, and finally entering the Jinsui Military Region. He would have to be cautious along the way due to the presence of Japanese troops.

But this time there is no need to carefully cross the co-paved road.

This time, Lu Zhengchao can lead four regiments of troops and take the Zhangjiakou route.

First, they entered the territory of the Eighth Column, then used the railway to pass through Zhangjiakou, across Jining, and directly into Suiyuan. Because this section was entirely the base of the Eighth Route Army, even the supply along the way was handled by the various bases. The Saibei Military Sub-district was currently suppressing bandits with all its might, preparing to capture Guisui. Lü Zhengchao led four regiments to enter Suiyuan first, also preparing to participate in the Guisui Campaign.

The Jinsui Military Region withdrew its main force, the 358th Brigade, back to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region, and needed Lu Zhengchao to go to the Jinsui Military Region as soon as possible to stabilize the situation there.

After dealing with this matter, Marshal Nie convened a meeting of senior generals.

The military region leaders and the leaders of the newly established Hebei-Central Military Region and Hebei-Shandong Military Region, as well as some important generals below.

"Chongqing has sent a telegram to Yan'an, asking us to give up Baoding. Let Pang Bingxun, the Hebei Provincial Chairman appointed by Chongqing, establish the Hebei Provincial Government in Baoding. Pang Bingxun will lead his 24th Army into Baoding.

Yan'an expressed respect for our opinion. They allowed us to decide whether to defend Baoding based on the actual situation. However, the Chairman said we shouldn't be concerned about the gains and losses of individual cities or regions. The Jin-Cha-Ji Branch would like to ask for your opinion. After all, Baoding was captured by your two joint forces.

Yang Quanwu frowned.

Baoding is a good place. It controlled the lifeline of the Pinghan Railway. After occupying Baoding, the Pinghan Railway was directly cut off. Baoding is also a large city with a large amount of industry. The industry here began to be built in the late Qing Dynasty.

When the Beiyang Army was in power, Baoding was one of its strongholds.

Huang Yong next to him was very angry.

He said: "Commander, why did Chiang Kai-shek ask us to give up Baoding?

As for Pang Bingxun's 24th Group Army, while nominally a group army, it actually comprises only two corps, totaling only to men. This time, they were forced to retreat by the st and rd Independent Mixed Brigade. With such limited combat power, they still dare to demand Baoding from us. If they dare to come, I will lead the th Brigade to destroy them.

Huang Yong is a natural warrior.

The Third Division is now experiencing significant growth, and after merging with the Fourth, Sixth, and Seventh Divisions, the new Hebei-Shandong Military Region has been established. It now encompasses approximately 40 counties with a population of over 800 million. Furthermore, the troops of the former Fourth, Sixth, and Seventh Divisions have been incorporated into the Hebei-Shandong Military Region.

四分区的老5团、74团，以及六分区、七分区的41团、42团、43团、44团、45团、46团，都成为了新的冀鲁军区部队。

Of course, during this counter-mopping-up operation by the Hebei-Central Military Region, the Sixth Division troops suffered heavy casualties.

Even so, the Jilu Military Region had grown in strength. Huang Yong now commanded nearly 20 main regiments, with even more local troops. Huang Yong was even brave enough to attack Baoding, and he didn't even care about Pang Bingxun's or men.

We finally took control of Baoding, why should we give it to Pang Bingxun?

"I don't think so."

Yang Quanwu shook his head.

"Chiang Kai-shek is forcing us to turn against him and fight him. If we make the slightest move, he'll accuse us of undermining the united front and provoking civil war. He'll then launch a propaganda offensive, paving the way for a subsequent military conflict. Politically, we can't afford to be charged with undermining the united front. Chongqing should bear that responsibility. Furthermore, occupying the city of Baoding would be pointless. Our Jin-Cha-Yi forces may have grown considerably stronger, but our current advantage lies in the countryside, not the major cities. As long as we firmly control rural Hebei, Hebei will eventually be ours. Furthermore, the Japanese army can't stand by and watch the Ping-Han Railway remain blocked for years without reacting. It's the vital artery connecting North China and Central China. The North China Front Army is currently undermanned, but as soon as they gain new recruits, Baoding will be their first target. Therefore, I believe our prolonged occupation of Baoding is pointless. We can completely surrender it."

Yang Quanwu does not only look at the issue from a military perspective.

He was a highly skilled military officer, possessing both civil and military prowess. Politically, the Eighth Route Army was inherently at a disadvantage. After all, the Chongqing government was a legitimate government recognized by the great powers and the entire nation. During the period of cooperation between the KMT and the CCP, Yan'an was nominally required to obey Chongqing's orders. Therefore, in many respects, Chongqing held an advantage over Yan'an.

Now Chongqing wants Pang Bingxun to establish the Hebei Provincial Government in Baoding, which is generally legitimate.

If he disagreed, he would have an armed conflict with Pang Bingxun. Although Baoding was conquered by the Eighth Route Army, there would still be many political problems. Besides, Yang Quanwu did not regard Baoding as very important.

The Eighth Route Army followed the Red Army's approach, surrounding the cities from the countryside.

As long as the surrounding towns and villages are the most stable bases of the Eighth Route Army, these cities will sooner or later belong to the Eighth Route Army.

"Commander, if we give up Baoding, Pang Bingxun will definitely press his advantage. Not only will they take Baoding, but what about the counties around it? He wants us to withdraw from the counties around Baoding and not allow us to operate in the rural areas around Baoding. So, do we have to give in?"

Huang Fa, commander of the Second Brigade, objected.

How could Baoding alone possibly satisfy Chongqing's appetite?

They allowed Pang Bingxun to enter Baoding. After the Hebei Provincial Government was established, if they were not satisfied and demanded that the Eighth Route Army give up the surrounding territory, what would the Eighth Route Army do then?

These territories were won by the Eighth Route Army at the cost of their lives.

Yang Quanwu smiled and said, "We are giving up Baoding. This is a political initiative. Let us tell the people of the country that we support the united front.

To maintain the united resistance against Japan, we can even give up a major city like Baoding. Now that we have the political initiative, things will be much easier. We can honestly reject Pang Bingxun's offer and tell him that if he wants more territory, he can seize it from the Japanese himself. If he dares to send troops into our base, we can retaliate without burden.

Because we are already at the political high ground, we are right no matter what we do."

Marshal Nie listened to their argument from the side.