At this time, it was the end of the night. [] Guo Chongmu, the general director of the Operations Department of the Ministry of National Defense, codenamed "Sophora Tree", was sitting at home, shrouded in soft light, and also anxious about the Northeast Operation Plan. The meeting of the Ministry of National Defense has been held for more than a week, but no decision has been made.
Every day, Zhang Yalan would come to his office to deliver something. She would open a pair of good big eyes and look at him inquiringly. He knew that it was a kind of inquiry, asking about the strategic decision-making of Northeast China. Guo Chongmu could only shake his head at her, and then With disappointed eyes, she turned and left.
Guo Chongmu was equally anxious.
At this time, everything was quiet, and the lamp on the table illuminated the map of Northeast China in front of Guo Chongmu. This was an ordinary map. There was no military situation division or troop strength markings on the map, but the military strength, terrain, transportation, cities and towns of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in the Northeast were The passes were all in his mind, appearing before his eyes.
The 550,000 people in the Northeast have actually been divided and surrounded by the Northeast Field Army in Changchun, Shenyang, and Jinzhou. Their distribution is:
Wei Lihuang, the commander-in-chief of the Northeast "Suppression General", led Zhou Fucheng's 8th Corps and Liao Yaoxiang's 9th Corps, with a total of 300,000 people from eight armies and 24 divisions, stationed in Shenyang and the surrounding Benxi, Fushun, and Tieling. The Xinmin area serves as a defense hub and is ready to reinforce Changchun and Jinzhou at any time.
Zheng Dongguo, deputy commander-in-chief of the Northeast "Suppression General", led his First Corps, consisting of two armies and six divisions with 100,000 men, stationed in Changchun, intending to contain the Northeast Field Army.
Fan Hanjie, deputy commander-in-chief of the Northeast "Suppression General", led Lu Junquan's Sixth Corps, consisting of four armies and fourteen divisions with a total of 150,000 men, stationed along the line from Yixian to Qinhuangdao. Its defense focus was on Jinzhou and Jinxi areas.
Guo Chongmu's fingers were stroking gently in the Jinzhou and Jinxi areas. Guo Chongmu had extremely high military literacy and had a clear insight into the Northeast War situation. He knew that the key to the Northeast War situation lay on the Jinzhou and Jinxi front lines.
Another point that Guo Chongmu has a clear insight into is that he believes that the top leaders of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party have also reached this point. This is the key to his anxiety.
According to the information he had, the Northeast Field Army currently has six columns, three independent divisions, one cavalry division, and the main artillery column of the Northeast Field Army. They are camping at dawn and marching at night, bypassing Changchun and Shenyang. Secretly Approach various points along the Jinzhou, Jinxi and Beining lines and gradually encircle them. This encirclement situation is about to be completed.
There is no doubt that Chairman Chiang and other top military officials also have this information. So what is their next move? This next step is the key to the development direction of the Northeast War. Zhang Yalan said that comrades outside want to know the Kuomintang’s plans for the Northeast. This is what strategic decision-making in a war situation refers to.
Another thing that made Guo Chongmu anxious was something Zhang Yalan quietly told him two days ago. She said that all traffic lines outside have been cut off, and the specific reason is unknown. This is the second time in three months that his traffic lines have been cut off. He understood that the comrades outside were doing this for his safety. However, if he obtained the Kuomintang's strategic decision on the Northeast, he would not be able to send it out smoothly. He was deeply anxious about this.
That night, Du Ziyuan was also anxious about the war situation in Northeast China. He quietly came to Zhang Nairen's house.
A huge arms deal has ended, but the process was full of surprises, making the two key parties anxious. It was this anxious process that allowed Du Ziyuan and Zhang Nairen to establish a tacit relationship of trust.
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Zhang Nairen opened the door and saw Du Ziyuan standing outside. He nodded and took a step back to let Du Ziyuan in. Du Ziyuan stepped into the door and turned around. When Zhang Nairen closed the door, the two of them stretched out their hands at the same time and shook it hard.
After a moment, Zhang Nairen stretched out his hand to signal Du Ziyuan to enter the small living room.
Zhang Nairen made a cup of tea for Du Ziyuan who was sitting on the sofa, and then sat down on the sofa opposite him, looking at him gently. That means, you must have something important, please tell me now.
Du Ziyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, let me first say that we thank Mr. Zhang for everything he did in the arms deal. We will not forget it."
Zhang Nairen nodded and smiled, and said softly: "Mr. Du, we have already trusted each other, so there is no need to say more." The meaning in his eyes was still, if you have anything important, please just say it.
Du Ziyuan smiled and said: "I heard that Mr. Zhang and Liao Yaoxiang, the commander of the Northeast Ninth Corps, have been friends for many years. Is that true?"
Zhang Nairen nodded, "Yes, we have worked together."
"I heard that Liao Yaoxiang will come to Nanjing tomorrow to report on the situation in Northeast China. Since you and General Liao have been friends for many years, why not visit him and chat more."
Zhang Nairen held Du Ziyuan in his arms and suddenly slapped his leg, "I understand. Mr. Du is here today mainly because he is concerned about the war situation in Northeast China. In fact, there is no need to ask Liao Yaoxiang about this matter. I can also give you some explanations."
As Zhang Nairen said this, he stood up and took out a map of Northeast China from the bookcase, unfolded it on the coffee table between the two of them, and said with a smile: "Mr. Du, are you willing to listen to my explanation?"
Du Ziyuan said: "Mr. Zhang has been an army officer for many years. He must have fine insights. I am very willing to listen to it."
Zhang Nairen pointed at the map and said softly: "Mr. Du, you must have a certain understanding of the situation in the Northeast. The general situation is that the main positions are Changchun, Shenyang and Jinzhou. When it comes to strategic decisions in the Northeast
, there are actually only two options. One is to stick to Shenyang with the main force and wait for changes. The other is to go south to Jinzhou. And now, as far as I know, your army is traveling south to Jinzhou all night long. Under this situation, if you stick to Shenyang,
Once your army takes Jinzhou, the hundreds of thousands of generals in the Northeast will have no way to retreat and will be in danger. Is Mr. Du clear on this?"
Du Ziyuan looked at the map and nodded, "That's true."
Zhang Nairen continued: "If the main force goes south to Jinzhou and opens up the Beining Line and Shenjin Line, then when the situation is good, the Northeast can be taken back at any time. When the situation is unfavorable, it can be retreated to the pass at any time. In this way, the Northeast will be lost, but the North China region will be lost.
The balance of military power between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party will inevitably undergo major changes. At that time, although your army has gained the Northeast, it will be difficult to shake North China. Isn’t that true?”
Du Ziyuan couldn't help but look solemn. He knew very well that once the Northeast troops retreated into the pass and held the Shanhai Pass, a stalemate might occur. On the other hand, the People's Liberation Army in North and Northwest China would have to face more powerful enemy forces. War
It will be delayed. He said: "Mr. Zhang, please continue."
Zhang Nairen said with a smile: "I, Mr. Du, must have been a soldier in the past. The map is not difficult. It should not be a problem to understand this situation."
Du Ziyuan smiled and nodded to him without saying anything.
Zhang Nairen's face became serious, "You and I can understand this truth, and I believe that the top leaders of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party must also understand it clearly. That's why your army traveled southward to Jinzhou all night long. But in this regard, the senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense A long meeting was held, and as early as May this year, Chairman Chiang asked Commander-in-Chief of the Northeast Suppression Wei Lihuang to open up the Shen-Jin line and go south to Jinzhou. Why has no decision been made or action taken so far? You have to know , Chairman Chiang has always said the truth, so why is he so hesitant at this time?"
"Yeah, I can't figure it out either." Du Ziyuan said softly.
"There are only two reasons." Zhang Nairen solemnly extended two fingers to Du Ziyuan, "First, the Northeast is an industrial base and a grain production base. No one dares to give up the Northeast. Once the Northeast is lost, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek will also It will be attacked within the party. It is for this reason that everyone here, from top to bottom, still fantasizes about taking back the Northeast. Secondly, I guess many people have not thought of it."
"What is it?"
"It's because the pressure on the battlefield in North China is not great. Your army's strength in North China is not enough to threaten. These two are prerequisites for each other and cause and effect for each other." Zhang Nairen looked at Du Ziyuan with a smile, "Mr. Du, do you hope that these hundreds of thousands Is it better for the army to stick to Shenyang, or go south to Jinzhou?"
"Please don't be angry, Mr. Zhang. From my point of view, I certainly hope that it would be better for the Chinese side to stick to Shenyang. If we take over the Northeast, eliminate hundreds of thousands of people in the Northeast, and then march into North China, the war situation will be overwhelming."
At this time, Zhang Nairen's face became more serious, he stared at Du Ziyuan sharply, and did not speak for a long time.
Du Ziyuan understood his mentality and understood his feelings. He said softly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, we are in opposing camps. The rise and fall and actions of our camp are all related to our respective hearts. But, I also I hope Mr. Zhang will understand the general trend and make a wise choice."
Zhang Nairen was silent for a moment and said softly: "If you want to continue to stay in Shenyang and give up the strategy of going south, your army will have to fight a few defeats in North China."
Du Ziyuan thought about it briefly and understood the profound meaning. He stretched out his hand to Zhang Nairen across the coffee table, took his hand and shook it vigorously, "I admire General Zhang's talent, strategy and foresight. I understand General Zhang's wish. I hope the war will end soon and peace will be achieved soon. We will remember everything you have done."
After Zhang Nairen quietly sent Du Ziyuan away, he stood in front of him for a long time, looking at the ink-like night sky. Only then did loneliness and sadness appear on his face. He whispered to himself: "It's not me who is disloyal, but it is the general trend. !”
Objectively speaking, although Zhang Nairen's suggestion is a clever move, it is also a bit wishful thinking. It is not a fundamental strategy to reverse the situation of the battle. The fundamental strategy can only come from the coaches of both sides of the battle. Of course, the coaches of both sides should think carefully when planning the overall strategy. But it is not the case. , it means being indecisive and you will definitely lose the initiative in the battle.
Looking back afterwards, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek had asked Northeastern "General Suppressor General" Wei Lihuang to go south to Jinzhou as early as May 1948, but he did not resolutely implement it. Senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense continued to hold meetings on the Northeast War situation, but it was not until September 12 At the beginning of the Liaoning-Shenyang Campaign, the strategic decision of whether to hold on or go south had not yet been made. It has to be said that this was the first major defeat for the Kuomintang, which was caused by the indecisiveness of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and his senior generals.
The strategic decisions regarding the Northeast have deeply involved the several main characters in this story.
It was also at this time that Ye Gongjin secretly planned a major operation with Huang Fenglin, targeting the agent "Huaishu" lurking in the Ministry of National Defense, and it was quietly launched. He did not dare to discuss with Zhao Minggui, Cheng Yunfa and others in his department.
He even dared not discuss with the two young ministers on his left and right. Huang Fenglin had become his only support.
Huang Fenglin has been transferred to the Military Police under the Military Law Department of the Ministry of National Defense and serves as deputy captain. Several of his subordinates he brought to Nanjing have also joined the Military Police. Their direct targets are Zuo Shaoqing and Zhang Yalan. But the core
The goal is to find the "locust tree".
Zuo Shaoqing and You Shaoqing were not idle either. They each started actions around the "Northeast Strategic Decision". The sisters are still rivals. This relationship will not change for a while.
