Chapter 38 Political Commissar

After being told by Political Commissar Zhong, all the soldiers in the tunnel turned their eyes to me, and they all looked at me with all concentration and waited for me to speak.

Seeing this, I had to stand up and said, "Report! I think... the United Nations Army will shift its focus to our defense line for the following reasons. The first is to leave the city and Panmunjom on the battlefield, so that it will not directly affect the negotiations, but also achieve their goal of putting pressure on us..."

"Not bad!" Upon hearing this, Zhong Chulin and Commander Pang couldn't help but look at each other and nodded slightly. Commander Pang continued to say: "The essence of US imperialism's launch of this war is not to destroy the negotiations, nor to rely on the hope of breaking through our army's defense line, but to force us back to the negotiating table and strive for initiative in negotiations. As long as we always grasp this essence, no matter how many times Sun Wukong changes, we will never be able to escape our palms!"

"And it's..." I continued: "When I was fighting with the US military on the Eastern Front, I heard them talking on the positions and realized that the Americans thought that we Chinese were here to help the Koreans fight. They said that the land of North Korea is not our Chinese, so they generally believe that our Chinese army will not stick to the land like the North Korean army, so the resistance they will definitely be less..."

With a coaxing sound, all the soldiers in the tunnel laughed.

"So the Americans have this idea..." Zhong Chulin sneered and said, "But it's very likely that the Americans are judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain! That's what they think!"

"That's it!" The other comrades laughed even louder: "The Americans never took South Korea's land seriously on the battlefield. They retreated for dozens of kilometers or hundreds of kilometers, so they took it for granted that we would be like this!"

"There is another..." After everyone was almost smiling, I pointed to the map and said: "The battlefields on the Western Front are almost all hills. Just like our current Maliang Mountain Highland, the highest main peak is only more than 300 meters. Unlike the eastern front, it is a highland of thousands of meters. With such a terrain, the terrain is easier to exert the firepower advantages of the "United Nations Army". Moreover, the rainy season in October will pass soon, and there will be continuous sunny days. They don't have to worry about floods and mud, which will be more conducive to the development of the mechanized forces of the "United Nations Army". So I think that the Americans will either admit defeat and return to the negotiating table without fighting, or they will definitely choose our defense line!"

"It's right!" Commander Pang nodded and said, "There are so many advantages to choose the Eastern Front, and the Eastern Front has been strengthened by the 68th Army. If this American still wants to fight but does not choose our defense line to attack, then their commander will be a fool!"

"The analysis is correct!" Zhong Chulin nodded and agreed: "It's not easy! Comrade Cui, you can consider the battlefield situation with the current political situation, geographical weather and the strengths of the enemy. Captain Cui, there are not many soldiers like you who can fight and think!"

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but blush. I was not able to think of these things. After several years, these were clearly written in the book!

"Comrades!" Commander Pang finally made a summary: "As Captain Cui said, the enemy is likely to launch a comprehensive attack on our army. Given that our defense position is very important, it is likely to become the focus of the enemy's attack. The superiors handed over such an important task to our division, which is the trust in our division. We must not disappoint the organization, recognize the people, and let Chairman Mao down! So in this battle, we must stick to our position, and never retreat even if we fight all the people. Are comrades determined?"

"Yes!" the soldiers waved their fists and replied loudly.

"After returning, the leaders of the regiments must organize the reserve of ammunition, strengthen and deepen the fortifications, and make preparations before the war!" Political Commissar Zhong added: "Political commissar, instructor, and instructor must do a good job in the ideological work of the soldiers, and must let the soldiers form a consensus that they can live and die with their positions. Strictly speaking, this is the first battle since our 180th Division suffered a major loss. We must report to the headquarters, report to the people of the motherland, and report to Chairman Mao with excellent results and brilliant victories!"

"Yes! Swear to live and die with the position, and swim to live and die with the position!"

"Captain Cui, stay." Political Commissar Zhong ordered: "Other comrades will return to the position and start preparing immediately!"

"Yes!" The soldiers retreated from the division headquarters in groups of three or three, and I was the only one who looked at the division commander and the political commissar in confusion. Commander Pang's expression looked a little serious, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Come on...come here!" When the others were almost gone, Zhong Chulin kindly called me to a table and chair for me to sit down. The guard quickly poured a cup of hot tea for each of us, and the fragrance of tea quickly filled every corner of the tunnel.

"Actually, there is nothing big deal!" Zheng Commissar Zhong took a sip of tea and said suddenly: "Xiao Cui! You fought beautifully on the Eastern Front and were very tenacious. The organization was very satisfied with your performance this time. At the same time... we also know that your regiment has suffered a lot of casualties. A regiment now has only one thousand people to go to the battlefield, and these soldiers have not received enough rest. But Comrade Xiao Cui, you also know the importance of this battle to our 180th Division. In addition, your regiment is the backbone of our entire army. There is a saying that steel should be used on the blade..."

As I listened, I knew that Commander Pang and Political Commissar Zhong were worried that we had not received enough rest after we had just come down from the battlefield, and then we were arranged to the most dangerous position. The soldiers would complain and affect the morale of the soldiers.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile bitterly, who made me get the strongest army in the entire army? The so-called capable people work harder. Who else can we use without using it at this important moment?

So I stood up and said, "Teacher Commander, Political Commissar, you can assign tasks! If a soldier from our 538th Regiment dares to say "no", I will kick him home to farm!"

"Look at what you said!" Zhong Chulin smiled and said, "You don't have the power to kick the soldiers back to farm. Even if you agree, we won't agree! The soldiers of the 538th Regiment are all treasures..."

"Political Commissar, don't worry!" I replied with a smile: "Although I have been with the soldiers for a short time, I still know them. What they fear most is that they have no face to face their fellow villagers when they go back. If I scare them like this, no one dares to complain if I don't say anything. And there is no need to say that. The soldiers heard that there are important tasks for us this time, so I'm happy and don't worry!"

The last sentence is true. Although I don’t think so, the soldiers under my command keep trying to grab a good task. For them, the so-called good task is that the more dangerous and the more important it is, the better. It’s not like what modern people think...

Isn't this? Before the meeting, several people mentioned it to me, and even Jiang Chunzeng said to me earnestly: "Captain Cui! Our regiment is a backbone selected in the 60th Army! Do you know what a backbone is? That is, it can support the sky at critical moments! If we arrange to watch others fight in the rear, let the brothers' troops look down on it!"

Now it's fine, the result is just as they wish!

"Teacher Commander, Political Commissar!" Thinking of me, I stood up: "It's the main peak! I'll make arrangements now!"

"What's the hurry?" Zheng Gong Commissar Zhong smiled and pulled me down: "I know you will definitely agree to this matter! But Captain Cui, the position of the main peak is very important, so you must keep it! The above all allocated a batch of weapons to us, and it will arrive tonight if nothing unexpected happens. We will give you the team equipment first!"

"Then the relationship is good!" I was happy when I heard Political Commissar Zhong say this. Everyone who has fought on the battlefield knows the importance of weapons. Not to mention anything else, it is worth fighting for this batch of weapons.

"Other... there is another thing!" Political Commissar Zhong couldn't help but hesitate and said: "The organization has arranged a political commissar for your group."

"Um!" Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but wonder. It was a good thing to arrange the political commissar! I don't understand why Political Commissar Zhong is so mysterious.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look at Commander Pang in confusion. Commander Pang did not answer, but said only: "You will know when you see someone!" Then he signaled the guard to call someone.

After a while, when a man lifted the black cloth and walked in and stood in front of me, my heart suddenly became cold.

He is nothing else, but Li Pinghe, who was questioned by me by the Political Review Department.

"Captain Cui, no, it should be called Captain Chen. It's been a long time since we saw each other!" Li Pinghe habitually pushed the glasses on his nose, then stretched out his hand to me and said expressionlessly: "I also felt it was sudden for the organization to arrange for me to be the political commissar of the 538th Regiment. We had some misunderstandings before, but I think our goals are the same, all for better serving the people and contributing to our country. So I hope that in the future, we can work together without any grudges..."

"Director Li!" I didn't shake his hand. After seeing him retracting his hand awkwardly, I interrupted Li Pinghe without hesitation: "I have no authority or reason to object to the organizational arrangements, but I want to advise you, the battlefield! It's not as easy as your Political Review Office. You'd better not bring the political review office to the army!"

As I said that, I ignored his reaction, saluted Commander Pang and Political Commissar Zhong, then turned around and walked out of the tunnel.

When I walked out of the tunnel, I reached out to pick up the cigarette in my pocket, but after taking out a long time, I took out an empty cigarette shell. I couldn't help but throw it to the ground and cursed: "Damn it! It really fits the saying, "It's not that enemies don't meet." There is such a coincidence in this world!"

Autumn on the Korean Peninsula is very beautiful. The mountains are full of maple trees, and the red leaves dye the mountains and ridges on the peninsula red. When the sunset shines, the whole world is full of red, and even the highlands we are stationed in.

From the perspective of viewing, such a scenery should be very beautiful and charming, but I don’t like it because there have been too many reds in my current world.

The 317 Height is the main peak of Maliang Mountain. This is a short and fat highland. Although it is huge in area and a diameter of one kilometer, the height is only more than 300 meters. These two characteristics determine that its slope is very small and it is convenient for the enemy to charge. I even suspect that if the slope is smaller, the enemy's tanks can drive up.

The steeper the more dangerous it is. On the steep high ground, our grenades can be directly hit on the enemy's head, and can be blown to the foot of the mountain with one swing. But on this high ground... the enemy's machine guns were almost shot flat with us. Even the shortest 197 highland, there was no mountain that could be seen from a distance.

Therefore, Ma Liangshan is not a suitable place for defense, especially this main peak, which faces the enemy directly. Moreover, as long as the enemy takes down this high ground, he can directly use firepower to control other high grounds with the height advantage of this high ground. Therefore, this main peak becomes the top priority.

"Captain Cui..." Just as I was sitting on a stone facing the setting sun and looking at the surrounding terrain, a slow voice came from beside me. Without looking back, I also knew that it was Li Pinghe, the new political commissar of our group.

Seeing that I didn't answer, he quietly walked to me and sat down, saying, "Although I know your surname is Chen, the soldiers are used to calling you Captain Cui, so I'll call you that too..."

"That's all you want to say?" I chuckled disdainfully and responded without hesitation: "Director Li, no, I should call you Political Commissar Li now! Will you examine me again just because I don't call Chen Wei now?"

Li Pinghe did not answer, but just shook his head gently. After a while, he replied in his unique slow voice: "I hope you can understand that a month ago, my identity was the director of the Political Review Department, and it is my responsibility to review you. Now my identity is the political commissar of the 538th Regiment, and my task is the political and ideological work of the 538th Regiment, which does not include review!"

"It's good that you understand this!" I nodded and smiled, "I also hope you can understand that when you are in the Political Review Office, you are dealing with your own people, here..."

I pointed to the trench under my feet and said word by word: "What we are dealing with here is the enemy, and they will not be polite to you!"

"I understand!" Li Pinghe replied calmly: "Do you know the General Senior Infantry School? I am the graduate of that and I also won the runner-up in the second shooting competition..."

"Excellent! Was there only two people in that competition?" I answered disdainfully on the surface, but I was a little confused in my heart. Because I knew that Zhang Taofang, who is known as the Gun God of Volunteer Army, also studied at this high school. Not everyone can go to this school. It seems that Li Pinghe is not as good as he looks on the surface... I can't think of the modifiers below, because except for him interrogating me, I don't seem to know what his shortcomings are.

"No, there are 352 people in total!" Unexpectedly, this guy had no sense of humor at all, and he replied in a straightforward manner: "These 352 people are soldiers selected from various school schools. I lost the championship by just one step. Like you, my father and an older brother also died on the battlefield. I myself participated in the three-year Liberation War and made a second-class merit. I tell you this, the purpose is to let you know that I have the ability to protect myself on the battlefield!"

"Very good!" I stood up and patted my butt, and said without any objection: "If it is a mule or a horse, you can pull the liuliu out. Let's see the truth on the battlefield!"

I don’t know why, although I know that Li Pinghe is his own person and is a political commissar at the same level as me, I still can’t help but treat him as an enemy…

"Captain, Commander!" At this time, Xu Yongwei ran up all the way and shouted to me excitedly: "Here you come, the transport soldiers behind you are here, there are more than a dozen cars!"

"Really? There are so many more than a dozen cars?" I was stunned when I heard this. In the past, I used to transport equipment to the soldiers on the front line. A regiment could get a car. This time, I brought us more than a dozen cars, and it was when the US military carried out an air strangling war against us...

Without thinking too much, he waved his hand and led dozens of soldiers to the bottom of the mountain. As soon as he ran to the foot of the mountain, he saw that the roofs of more than a dozen cars in front were covered with branches in the dim light. The leaves slowly turned out, and one after another lined up in a long line.

The soldiers whistled and surrounded them without waiting for the order. Some soldiers were even more anxious and rushed to jump up before the car stopped.

"Squeak..." With the sound of brakes, a dusty body was stirred up on the road to swallow up the cars and soldiers, but the soldiers didn't care about these at all and surrounded them excitedly. Some were busy delivering cigarettes and water to the drivers, while others moved the ammunition box in the cargo hold without saying a word and hurriedly opened them... Hey! What they saw really made the soldiers ecstatic!

There are mines, submachine guns, mortars... and even recoilless cannons, as well as rocket launchers. At first glance, they look like recoilless cannons and Bazukas we seized from the US military, but after closer inspection, I found that the size and shape were a little different, and they were all brand new. Then look at the small words "Made in China" engraved in traditional Chinese above. I understand.
Chapter completed!