Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

The two of them used to cooperate very well in the military region.

After Wei Hongjun returned to Jin-Cha-Ji from the Northeast, he placed Zhao Lu in charge of logistics. Zhao Lu consolidated the disorganized logistics departments of the Jin-Cha-Ji forces, not only enabling the Jin-Cha-Ji Field Army to recover quickly but also ensuring its logistics. Later, Wei Hongjun considered appointing Zhao Lu as First Deputy Commander of the North China Military Region to assist him in his work. However, the Central Committee, recognizing Zhao Lu's abilities, transferred him to the Central Military Commission as Director of the General Logistics Department.

After that, the two of them were busy with their own work, and the opportunities to see each other became much less. At the last Military Commission meeting, they only met at the venue. After the meeting, they didn't talk alone. "It's not easy."

Zhao Lu nodded.

For veteran cadres like Jin-Cha-Ji, Wei Hongjun's promotion speed was like a legend.

In just ten years, he had risen from a company-level cadre in the Eighth Route Army to the very doorstep of the Politburo. Zhao Lu and the others had witnessed Wei Hongjun's rise firsthand. They were envious of him, but even more so, they admired him.

To be honest, the cadres in Jin-Cha-Ji originally had better innate conditions than Wei Hongjun. But Wei Hongjun fought his way out of the situation in Jin-Cha-Ji. With such a capable and accomplished cadre appearing in Jin-Cha-Ji, many Jin-Cha-Ji cadres were proud of him. "You are a big leader now. I don't even dare to come and disturb you."

Everyone knows each other very well.

So Zhao Lu made a rare joke. Wei Hongjun shook his head.

"Old Zhao, you're embarrassing me. The Central People's Government has been established, but many departments are just makeshift teams. Many of our government departments are seriously understaffed. I'm so busy every day." "It's the same here."

Zhao Lu nodded.

He said, "As the Minister of Logistics of the Military Commission, I only have a little over twenty people under me. Currently, I can only manage the North China area. However, even in North China, it is only with the cooperation of the North China Military Region. As for the other military regions, if they are willing to cooperate, then the work can proceed. If they are not willing to cooperate, the work will not progress at all."

Zhao Lu smiled bitterly.

The current CMC’s power is too small.

The commanders and political commissars of the major military regions also held the position of Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. Each one possessed extensive experience and high rank, and each had a background in leading troops in battle, leading to a temper. If they didn't give you face, you'd be completely helpless. Although Zhao Lu was a veteran Red Army soldier who had been merged into the L network, he held no sway over the leaders of these major military regions. As the two men spoke, they approached Yang Quanwu.

The current General Staff is not as powerful as it is in later generations.

There are very few people.

Wei Hongjun saw Yang Quanwu waiting at the door, so he stepped forward and said with a smile, "Old Chief, long time no see." "Almost a year."

Yang Quanwu was also very happy to see Wei Hongjun, and the two hugged each other.

Yang Quanwu looked Wei Hongjun up and down and said, "You haven't gained weight just because you're working in the office." "My old leader, you don't know how busy we are now. I've lost weight now." "It's good to lose weight, it's good to lose weight. It's good for the revolution."

Both of them are very happy to be able to work together in Beijing.

After exchanging pleasantries with Wei Hongjun, Yang Quanwu turned around and looked at Zhao Lu and said, "Old Zhao, it's been such a long time since we last met. How come you look so old? Doesn't your wife dislike you like this?"

"Only you can talk."

Zhao Lu and Yang Quanwu have an average relationship.

It was because Yang Quanwu was too overbearing in his work style. Not only was he overbearing within his own division, but even when competing with the other Jin-Cha-Ji Military Divisions for something, he would hold on to it and not let go. If there was even a small piece of good stuff, Yang Quanwu would come and grab it.

When Zhao Lu was the commander and political commissar of the Fourth Division, he was often bullied by Yang Quanwu. However, they were old comrades who had been in the revolution for many years. Zhao Lu also knew Yang Quanwu's temper, so he did not continue to argue with him.

"come on in."

Yang Quanwu poured hot water for Wei Hongjun and Zhao Lu.

Then he said, "I'm used to fighting on the front lines. It's really hard for me to come to Beijing and sit in an office all of a sudden." "Old leader, you have to adapt."

Wei Hongjun said, "With the war over, we all have to adapt to our new identities." "I know, I'm just complaining."

Yang Quanwu is still very proud now.

While the current CMC is indeed powerless, and the three headquarters under it are even less so, everyone knows this is only temporary. As the central government consolidates power, the General Staff will inevitably become a top priority. Yang Quanwu is very satisfied to be appointed First Deputy Chief of the General Staff.

After a few people chatted about some recent developments, Wei Hongjun said: "Old leader, the reason I asked you and Lao Zhao to meet me this time is because there are some things that should be done now." Yang Quanwu immediately became energetic when he heard about work.

Yang Quanwu is not afraid of being tired.

He was worried that there would be nothing to do after he arrived at the General Staff Headquarters. Yang Quanwu trusted Wei Hongjun.

Wei Hongjun brought Zhao Lu to find him, so it must be an important matter.

"I'm pessimistic about the situation on the Korean Peninsula. War is bound to break out between North and South Korea in three years at most, or perhaps even less. And the United States will absolutely not sit idly by while problems arise on the Korean Peninsula. As long as the United States gets involved, we'll have no choice."

Yang Quanwu's face became very solemn.

"You mean, the issue on the Korean Peninsula will involve us as well."

"Yes."

Wei Hongjun nodded and said, "Northeast China is currently the most industrially developed region in our country. If the Korean Peninsula is really controlled by the United States, then Northeast China will become the forefront of the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. This is a consequence we cannot accept." Yang Quanwu is a soldier.

I was mainly thinking about military issues.

He hadn't thought too much about it. He was thinking about what to do if a war really had to happen. Yang Quanwu only realized it at this time and said, "So it was your suggestion that the Military Commission should form Soviet-equipped and American-equipped troops." "Yes."

"it is good."

Yang Quanwu nodded and said, "When we fight, we must be prepared for any eventuality and consider all possible events in advance. It seems that I, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, have to thank you. What exactly is the matter that you are looking for us two today?" Yang Quanwu and Wei Hongjun have known each other for many years.

He knew Wei Hongjun's work style. It must be something important that would specially arrange such an occasion.

I'm thinking, if we really were to clash with the US military, it would be a bloody battle. All we can do is make all the necessary preparations in advance. Establishing US-equipped convoys and Soviet-equipped troops is just the first step. But how many US-equipped and Soviet-equipped troops can we mobilize? If a crisis truly arises on the Korean Peninsula, we wouldn't just be sending a few armies, but dozens, or even two-dozen. It's impossible to equip all of these troops with US and Soviet equipment. We still need to consider how to manufacture some of our own weapons and ammunition."

I understand what you mean."

Yang Quanwu said: "We must produce weapons and ammunition ourselves before we can truly arm our troops on a large scale." "Yes."

They are all veterans who have led troops in battle for many years.

Yang Quanwu was the one who established the base and developed the cadres of the army. Therefore, Yang Quanwu understood the importance of independent weapons and ammunition.

Zhao Lu said from the side: "Independent production of weapons and ammunition is a good thing, but our country's arsenal is limited. Many weapons are difficult to produce independently."

So my idea is to concentrate our efforts on developing weapons that are needed by the troops. Let me give you an example. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and even in the early stages of the Liberation War, the 50mm small gun produced by our Jin-Cha-Ji Arsenal was a shining example, equipped to our troops in large quantities. However, when we were fighting against the American-equipped Kuomintang troops, the 50mm small gun was no longer very effective. If we wanted to increase the firepower of our grassroots troops, we had to switch to the 60mm gun.

The Type 50 cannon is definitely a meritorious weapon in the history of the Eighth Route Army's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

After the mass production of the Type 50 small gun in Jin-Cha-Ji, the firepower of the Eighth Route Army's grassroots units increased significantly. At the end of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the main force of Jin-Cha-Ji was no longer afraid of face-to-face combat with the Japanese army.

However, during the Liberation War, especially when facing the US-equipped Kuomintang troops, the 50mm gun was at a significant disadvantage. Later, after large-scale capture of Kuomintang weapons and equipment, the main force of the People's Liberation Army began to use the 60mm gun. The 60mm gun was a very effective weapon, not only during the Liberation War, but also during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.

"Which weapons do you think our troops should focus on promoting?"

After hearing Wei Hongjun's words, Yang Quanwu already had some ideas.

But he wanted to hear Wei Hongjun's advice.

"The US military has many tanks, and our troops are desperately short of anti-tank weapons. We have plenty of them, but many are difficult to mass-produce. Currently, the most suitable anti-tank weapon for our army is the bazooka. We have a large number of US military bazooka rockets. My suggestion is that we immediately organize technical personnel to overcome the technical difficulties of rocket production. If we can mass-produce rockets, I will give them a detailed review. This will improve our attack and offensive capabilities."

Historically, it took the Shenyang 52 Arsenal seven months to imitate the US military's rocket launcher.

However, after its success, the help it provided to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army was astonishing. Approximately 5000 rocket launchers were produced at once and sent to the Korean battlefield. This greatly enhanced the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's anti-tank capabilities. They could not only attack tanks, but also machine gun positions.

Of course, the rocket launcher also has many flaws.

But for the PLA, mass-produced rocket launchers would be a very good thing at this stage. They could greatly enhance the PLA's offensive capabilities. "The rocket launcher is indeed a good thing. If we can produce it, it would definitely be a good thing."

The Fifth Field Army also annihilated the Kuomintang's American-equipped troops.

Many bazookas were also captured.

It is indeed useful on the battlefield.

"And then there are submachine guns. The most common weapon the Soviet Union gave us this time was the PPSh submachine gun. Before General Xu's visit to the Soviet Union, I spoke with him about the hope that this time, through negotiations with the Soviet Union, we could introduce the PPSh submachine gun production line. We could complete the localization of this submachine gun in a short period of time."

Historically, the Qinghua Tool Factory, also known as the gun factory of the Shenyang 51st Arsenal, produced 36 domestically produced PPSh submachine guns during the Korean War. If we could introduce a production line and develop the PPSh submachine gun now, by the time the Korean War breaks out, it's likely that every unit entering North Korea would be equipped with submachine guns.

Moreover, large-scale equipping of submachine guns can unify the use of ammunition and reduce the logistical burden.

The reason why Wei Hongjun had to form troops equipped with both American and Soviet weapons was also due to logistical factors. Before the Korean War, the troops' weapons and equipment had to be standardized.

Either an entire army should be equipped entirely with American or Soviet weapons, or, failing that, with Japanese or domestically produced weapons. Only with standardized weaponry would ammunition supply be easier. When it comes to ammunition supply, the most annoying thing is internationally-produced weapons and equipment: "Weapons that are too technically difficult to manufacture are currently difficult for us to produce. Therefore, my suggestion is that the Military Commission take the lead and pool the resources of arsenals nationwide to focus on developing weapons that are urgently needed by the troops and that we can manufacture."

Yang Quanwu nodded.

He looked at Zhao Lu and said, "Old Zhao, what do you think?"

"The idea is right. However, the arsenals across the country are currently controlled by the major military regions. It is not easy to get these factories to cooperate." Zhao Lu stated the current difficulties directly.

The local central bureaus, local regions, and local military regions all had greater power than the other. It was not easy to command them.

Even if the State Council wants to formulate fiscal policy, it must meet with the finance heads of each region to discuss it. Chen Yun recently planned to hold a financial meeting to discuss financial policy. However, this meeting cannot be held until the finance heads of the local regions arrive in Beijing. If they don't arrive, the financial meeting will not proceed at all.

This is the status quo.

Yang Quanwu hadn't felt anything before, but now that he was at the Military Commission, he frowned upon hearing Zhao Lu's words. He said unhappily, "The whole country is like a chessboard. Everyone's minding their own business. How can this work?" Zhao Lu smiled wryly.

That being said, the reality is cruel.

Gao Gang of the Northeast Military Region, Peng Dehua of the Northwest Military Region, Marshal Lin of the Central-South Military Region, Marshal Liu and Deng Xixian of the Southwest Military Region—which one of these people could they possibly command? "The Commander-in-Chief is currently acting as Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Vice Premier Nie is in charge of the daily work of the Central Military Commission. We can contact them for coordination."

If you have any questions, find a tall guy.

The Commander-in-Chief and Marshal Nie are up there.

Wei Hongjun was just a member of the Military Commission without a specific role, so he could just make a suggestion. The specific matters still needed to be resolved by Yang Quanwu and the others. Yang Quanwu had just arrived in Beijing, so he looked at Zhao Lu. Zhao Lu nodded slowly.

Zhao Lu understood that coordinating the various departments was more difficult than domesticating weapons, but he understood Wei Hongjun's meaning.

Time is still quite tight. If, as Wei Hongjun suggests, a crisis arises on the Korean Peninsula and the Chinese army is forced to join the conflict, ensuring the troops' weapons and ammunition will be a crucial issue. Although it will be difficult, it must be done.

"We will do this."

Yang Quanwu understood that this was a very important matter. Although it was difficult, Yang Quanwu was not the kind of person who would face difficulties.

Chapter 775: Sudden "Good News"

On June 1948, 6, the Chairman’s special train arrived in Moscow.

Because it was by train, the journey took a full ten days. The Soviet side attached great importance to the Chairman's arrival. Members of the Politburo of the CPSU (Bolsheviks), Deputy Chairmen of the Council of Ministers Malenkov, Molotov, and Bulganin, Soviet Foreign Minister Vishnyshevsky, and Soviet Minister of Foreign Trade Mensikov, among others, welcomed the Chairman at Moscow's North Railway Station.

The Chairman delivered a written speech at the train station, in which he highly praised the Soviet Union.

The Chairman directly stated, "This opportunity to visit the capital of the Soviet Union, the world's first great socialist nation, is the most joyful thing in my life." As the first socialist nation, the Soviet Union brought hope to all nations and peoples of the world. He was just short of saying that the Soviet Union was a beacon for the peoples of all nations.

But the meaning is that.

In short, the peoples and nations of the world are watching the great Soviet Union. The independence and liberation movements of colonial countries and nations have surged over the past thirty years, all thanks to the influence of the great Soviet October Revolution. The great Soviet October Revolution brought hope to the world and served as a model.

Then start playing the emotional card.

The Chinese and Soviet peoples share a long and rich history of friendship. Comrades Lenin and Stalin were praised, noting that after the October Socialist Revolution, they, on behalf of the Soviet state, were the first to abolish the unequal treaties imposed on China by the imperial Russian era, granting China equal diplomatic status for the first time. Over the following thirty years, the Soviet Union, led by Comrades Lenin and Stalin, repeatedly assisted the Chinese people in their cause of liberation.

In their times of adversity, the Chinese people have received the brotherly friendship of the Soviet government and people. The Chinese government and people will never forget the help and friendship of the Soviet government and people.

Finally, slogans were shouted.

Long live the friendship between China and the Soviet Union, long live the friendship between the Chinese and Soviet peoples. The Chairman rarely made such corny remarks.