"No, the whole country is a chess game. The army is the country's army, not someone's private army. It must obey the overall dispatch. I will not take back my order without special reasons." Chairman Jiang roared.
So loud and fierce.
"Okay, then the Ministry of Commerce didn't say anything." Chen Cheng shook his head helplessly. Everyone could see Chairman Chiang's intention to use the Japanese to eliminate the miscellaneous troops. Those local warlords had always regarded the army as
How could they just surrender and wait for death if they were more important than their lives? What's more, Li and Bai had been in the military for decades, so they would not obey the central government's orders obediently. The Chairman of the Generalissimo was too hasty this time.
Seeing Chen Cheng's silence, Chairman Jiang also felt that his attitude just now was a bit too much, so he softened his tone and said: "Ci Xiu, it's not that I can't tolerate Li and Bai, but it's the past two years.
The strength of the Guangxi armies has grown too fast. If they are allowed to grow so unscrupulously, it will be extremely detrimental to our central government. You have to understand my painstaking efforts."
Seeing that his boss was resolute, what else could Chen Cheng say? He could only nod helplessly and said: "Yes, the department knows."
"Well, after you go down, you should pay close attention to the movements of the armies of the Gui family. If there is any abnormality, report it to me immediately. Also... the last battle in Changsha in the Ninth War Zone was very good, and Xue Boling is still very good at fighting.
Well, it’s time for him to be straightened up. You will issue this order today, do you understand?"
"yes!"
"besides……"
While Chairman Chiang was busy giving orders, Su Rui also sent away Li and Bai. He took Luo Jiawo, the regiment leader, to the Humen Pier in Guangzhou to receive Li and Bai as gifts for him.
one's gift.
When Suri arrived at the dock, the first thing he saw were three destroyers with towering masts. There were many soldiers wearing blue and white sailor uniforms walking around on the warships.
Su Rui looked around for a while and then said to Luo Jiawo beside him: "Add me, where are the people sent by Mr. De? Where did you arrange them?"
Luo Jia looked around for a while, pointed to the north side of the pier and said: "Nuo, it's over there. There are more than 300 officers and soldiers in total. I have arranged for them to wait at the pier, and I will take them on board later.
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"Yes!" Su Rui nodded: "These naval officers and soldiers are valuable talents, we have to keep them all."
"Sir, I know."
Luo Jia smiled. As the leader of the regiment who follows Su Rui every day, he understands Su Rui's eagerness for talents. With the development of the Seventh Army now, it can be said that the army has basically completed the framework construction.
The training and promotion system for officers has been increasingly improved, and the Air Force has gradually got on the right track with its vigorous development in the past two years. Only the Navy is a weakness of the Seventh Army.
Although Su Rui tried his best, such as sending trainees to study in the United States, and then sending people to board ships to study with captured Japanese naval officers, etc., the distant water cannot quench the thirst for nearness. After all, the navy is the branch with the longest development cycle.
Otherwise, the three captured destroyers would not have been reduced to being controlled by Japanese prisoners.
When Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi came by plane yesterday, they did not come empty-handed. Instead, they sent a batch of "gifts" to Su Rui. These gifts were those who retreated from the Naval Academy in Qingdao to Hongtong Mountain when Qingdao was occupied.
A group of naval cadets and officers were gathered together by Li Zongren after they arrived in the fifth theater. Later, they heard that Suri had captured several Japanese warships but no one was driving them, so they packed them up and sent them over.
Just as Suri was walking towards the pier with Roga and I, hundreds of cadets and officers in white navy uniforms were standing on the pier, looking at the three destroyers approaching the pier and pointing.
An officer with the rank of second lieutenant pointed at the three destroyers on the pier and said to a companion beside him: "Hey, brothers. Look, these destroyers on the pier are really good. Compared with what we have here,
The training ship in Qingdao is much stronger."
"That's right. This is a real destroyer. It's not like those training ships of ours. The two cannons can barely fire. If the movement is slightly larger, it will fall apart. Not to mention how depressing it will be."
"Hey, Lao Xie, I heard that there is a shortage of naval officers here. Do you think we can become a first mate?"
"Just dream!" His companion gave him a big roll of his eyes, "Chief Cheng didn't say anything, so it's your turn to worry."
The second lieutenant touched his head and said with an embarrassed smile: "Hey, I'm just talking." After saying that, the second lieutenant turned his eyes to an officer standing motionless next to him, with the rank of colonel hanging on his shoulder.
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This officer was in his thirties, with a Chinese character face, a beard under his chin, and a serious look that made people feel very difficult to deal with.
The colonel officer looked at the three warships on the pier with a somewhat erratic look in his eyes, and his thoughts seemed to have drifted to an unknown place.
While these sailors were talking among themselves, a voice spoke loudly.
"Sir, here you are, stand at attention!"
"Wow!"
All the navy officers stood up reflexively, with their heads held high and their chests held high, and their bodies straight looking forward without moving.
Soon, an officer wearing an army general's uniform walked over, accompanied by a colonel and dozens of fully armed soldiers. After the officer walked in, everyone saw clearly the military uniform on his collar.
Three shining golden three-pointed stars, it turns out that this young man who looks less than thirty years old is actually a general.
Seeing this, even the most stupid person knew that this young man was their real boss this time, the deputy commander-in-chief of the fourth theater area, the commander of the seventh group army, and the second-level general Suri.
After Su Rui came to these naval officers and soldiers, the naval captain who had been deep in thought hurriedly ran to Su Rui, saluted and said loudly: "Report to Commander Su, there are thirty-four officers above second lieutenant and four cadets at Qingdao Naval Academy.
One hundred and thirty-six people are here to listen to your instructions. Captain Cheng Sheng of the Third Fleet of the National Revolutionary Army Navy reports to you. The report is now complete, please give instructions!"
"Take a break!"
Su Rui returned the salute, and then walked up to the naval cadets and officers. Looking at these energetic cadet officers, he felt joyful in his heart. Among the troops of the Republic of China, which one had the highest quality, it was the navy.
Although the Nationalist Government's navy is quite weak, the quality of naval cadets is the highest among all arms.
For example, when the Naval Academy recruits cadets, not only is the political review very strict, the requirements for the physical fitness and cultural level of the cadets are also very high, and even the appearance is stipulated.
They were not allowed to be admitted if they were correct, so Su Ruike, a naval cadet officer, had high expectations for this batch.
Su Rui slowly looked around the students with his eyes, and then said: "Comrades (comrades are also called comrades within the Kuomintang), hello everyone!"
As soon as Su Rui finished speaking, everyone immediately shouted: "Hello, sir!"
Seeing everyone's curious or surprised looks, Su Rui smiled and said: "Today we meet for the first time, let me introduce myself first. My name is Su Rui, and my courtesy name is Zhongxin. From now on, I will be yours."
Sir, in other words Huo, your food, drink, and toilet from now on are all under my control, and I will be your food, clothing, and parent!"
"Ha ha……"
Hearing Su Rui's funny words, these naval cadets laughed one after another, and the originally slightly tense atmosphere relaxed. Even Colonel Cheng Sheng, who had always had a serious face, also showed a smile on his face.
After staying in the army for so many years, not to mention other things, Su Rui has done a very good job at boosting morale. He smiled slightly and said: "Okay, since we have already introduced you, we all know each other."
Now. Now I want to ask everyone, do you really want to stay in Guangdong, stay in my Seventh Army and fight the Japanese with us?"
As soon as Su Rui's words came out, the naval cadets and officers in front of them couldn't help but look at each other. Although they had arrived in Guangzhou, the Seventh Army was still unfamiliar to them, let alone a sense of belonging.
Fortunately, Su Rui also understood their mood. After smiling slightly, he said: "Okay, everyone, stop talking. I understand your mood at the moment. Many of you came here with the mentality of giving it a try. If it doesn't work, you will
Return to Chongqing and join the team again, right?"
At this point, many students among the students lowered their heads in embarrassment. Many of them really came here with the mentality of giving it a try and returning to Chongqing if it doesn't work.
"I don't blame you for having such thoughts." Su Rui nodded: "But I hope that after joining our Seventh Army, you can get to know our team well and take a good look at your Army brothers and Air Force brothers.
Look at how they fought bloody battles for their country. I don’t expect to gain your allegiance immediately, but I hope you can control the warships in your hands well and use them to fight against the Japanese invaders. Tell me, can you do it?
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For these unexpected naval cadets and officers, Su Rui did not expect to gain their allegiance immediately. Su Rui only hoped that they could properly control these warships to defend the waters of the motherland and cultivate more naval forces for the Seventh Army.
Talent, although this cycle may be long, Suri has been working hard in this direction.
At this time, Cheng Sheng stood up and said to Su Rui solemnly: "Mr. Su, please rest assured. Chief Li told us when he came here that it was right for us to follow you to fight the Japanese and keep them safe."
Why don't you join the navy for this purpose? As long as you let me drive the warship, there will be no problem even if we collide with the Japanese warship!"