As he was about to say goodbye to 1939 and entered 1940, He Zhengdao also knew that the domestic and international situations in 1940 would undergo a great change. But no matter how they change, it would be impossible to strengthen one's own strength.

If he wanted to really drive the Japanese out of the country, He Zhengdao felt that it would take a long time. After eight years of the War of Resistance in his previous life, He Zhengdao felt that he should try to shorten it anyway.

Even if He Zhengdao still can't guess whether the Japanese will attack Pearl Harbor in the future. I don't know if the US military will throw "fat men" on the Japanese, but if the War of Resistance ended a year earlier, there would be less losses.

As for whether the War of Liberation will continue after the War of Resistance Against Japan, He Zhengdao is also not clear. But one thing he knows very well is that no matter what war it is, maintaining an advantage in strength is the most important thing.

Looking at the subordinates gathered together, He Zhengdao also said in time: "According to the instructions of the Yuan Dynasty and the Commander-in-Chief, our Dongye Army will become a field force in the Eighth Route Army, which will officially implement the new military system.

The so-called new military system is to implement the separation of the main force and the garrison troops. In the future, the corps will be directly responsible for the control of the main force, and some of the rights of the garrison troops will be gradually transferred to local military sub-districts and government jurisdiction.

The main force will be responsible for fighting against the enemy in the future, while the garrison troops will be mainly responsible for local stability maintenance. Although the policies we are implementing now are similar to these, there will still be some differences in some details.

In order to facilitate local control and to provide more high-quality reserve troops with the main force, the Corps Party Committee decided to formally form multiple military sub-districts. Each military sub-district will have combat troops no less than one main division.

Compared with some military subdistricts currently in the liberated areas, the military subdistricts that govern the border areas in the future will form a main combat force. The corps will also provide supplements to equipment and command personnel."

Many military and political chiefs sitting in the conference room were naturally very happy to hear that the military sub-division could also form a main division-level unit in the future. This also means that there will be more troops they can command in the future.

Just when these military district chiefs were happy, He Zhengdao said again: "Big Biao!"

'arrive!'

Wu Dabiao, the commander of the Woye Military Sub-district stationed near Gansu, heard He Zhengdao's voice and stood up quickly to respond. Although he didn't know what was wrong, he felt that He Zhengdao must have some special instructions on him.

‘Sit down first! I have read the year-end work report of your military sub-district. This year, your military sub-district has made great progress in the source of troops and equipment. And in terms of the Ma family army, there has not been any action from the border this year, right?’

‘Yes! Commander! Since the battle last year’s Spring Festival, the Ma family army seemed to be scared out of fear. Few people dared to invade our border areas. Even if many people moved to our defense areas this year, they just protested.’

Listening to Wu Dabiao's answer, He Zhengdao nodded and said, "Okay! As Yuan said, all reactionaries are paper tigers. For local warlords like the Ma family army, we must maintain a high-pressure situation.

As long as they dare to invade our border government, I will fight back firmly. Although our energy is now focused on fighting the Japanese devils, we cannot take these local warlords lightly.

Next, the combat mission of the corps will be handed over to you. After the Spring Festival, you will be the commander-in-chief of the front enemy and be responsible for the regaining operations of the Alxa League. I only have one requirement to eliminate all enemies in the territory!”

As soon as these words were said, Wu Dabiao became the most enviable person among the commanders of the military sub-districts. But Wu Dabiao thought for a while and said, "Commander, according to our reconnaissance, there are now many cavalry of the Outer Mongolia Army in the Alxa League area."

‘No need to pay attention! You just need to attack and recover the entire Alxa League area. In order to ensure the smooth progress of this battle, the Wuyuan Military Sub-district will also cooperate with your attack this time.

Even if you encounter a resolute blocking of the Ma family army or the Outer Mongolia army, there will be a main force to send to cooperate with you in the future. I only have one requirement, and Alxa has to be recovered within three months. Is there any problem?’

‘No, guaranteed to complete the task!’

‘Li Xiangdong, Wang Hao!’

'arrive!'

The commander of the special forces division and the commander of the armored brigade who were named again stood up quickly after hearing He Zhengdao's name. Although the two of them did not understand what He Zhengdao intended, they still looked at He Zhengdao very much in anticipation.

'You two troops, after the Spring Festival, the Special Forces Division will draw no less than one combat force from the main battalion, and the Armored Brigade will draw no less than one main regiment. These two troops will first go to the rear to get familiar with the new equipment.

If Wu Dabiao and the others encounter difficult bones on the front line, you will return to the trial training troops in the rear and drag them to Alxa for practical training. I want to see if the reactionary troops in Outer Mongolia dare to break up with us!’

Originally, according to He Zhengdao's combat arrangements, the Alxa League was preparing to recover this year. However, due to the complex enemy situation there, various warlords stationed there with troops, and fighting would involve many aspects.

But in He Zhengdao's view, the strategic position of the Alxa League is very important. In addition to bordering Outer Mongolia, controlling it will also facilitate the Eighth Route Army to enter Ningxia, Gansu and Xinjiang to fight in the future.

The pastures and mineral resources there are also rich, and He Zhengdao also hopes to transform it into a new resource rear replenishment land. Also, based on it, maintain a military deterrence against the two Ma family armies.

After a series of combat arrangements, everyone who came to the meeting felt that next year would be another year of the Great Leap Forward for Higashino. But for these generals, they were all happy to have combat missions!

After issuing these combat instructions, He Zhengdao also said in time: "Chief of Staff, please pay more attention to the allocation of weapons and ammunition to the military sub-district. All the weapons we have changed will be given priority to the military sub-districts with combat missions.

In addition, in view of the complex situation in the border areas, the political commissar will give the political commissars of each border area to the military sub-district to give priority to the militia in each border area to strengthen their self-protection capabilities.

When the main force is working hard to deal with the Japanese, I hope our rear will be as stable as Mount Tai. Any armed forces who dare to invade our border government must be resolutely eliminated and cultivate the national defense awareness that the whole people are soldiers."

He Zhengdao, who got the answer from the two, knew very well that this is not the era of gun ban. Strengthening the release of weapons of militia organizations will also help improve the militia's combat capabilities. At least when facing bandits, they have more ability to protect themselves.

This order is undoubtedly very happy for the military and political officials of the border region who came to attend the meeting. With the support of the main force, the combat effectiveness of their border region government and the military sub-district will be greatly improved in the future.

What's more, according to He Zhengdao's order, each military sub-district will be equipped with a 75th Artillery Regiment next year. Such equipment deployment will greatly improve the combat strength of some military sub-districts.

But for He Zhengdao, if he wants to build a solid rear, he must improve his overall strength. When the main force temporarily fails to take over the border defense, it is also very important to strengthen the combat defense capabilities of the military sub-district.

At least he believed that as the Soviet Union's attention shifted to Europe, in the future, they would focus more on maintaining stability in defense in the Far East. In this case, if the Outer Mongolian army dared to provoke, they would fight back resolutely.

As long as He Zhengdao did not cross the border and provoke, he believed that the Soviet Union would not dare to say anything. After all, neither Yan'an nor the National Government have recognized the legal status of Outer Mongolia. After all, Outer Mongolia is now just a pseudo-warlord government.

After the collective meeting, He Zhengdao and Chen Yun held meetings of military chiefs and government chiefs respectively. As the highest commanders of Dongye, the two also gave targeted instructions through this subdivided meeting.

When convening a meeting of military chief officials, He Zhengdao specially called Yang Jingyu to his office after the meeting, and gave additional instructions. He did not announce the combat order at the meeting.

‘Comrade Jingyu, calling you alone has some special tasks to explain. In order to cooperate with our troops’ future operations, your Fourth Column will draw an elite enemy-behind combat force next year and enter the Yalu River area to start activities.

I hope you can contact the Korean rebels who were carrying out the war of resistance in the shortest time. You can provide some assistance to strengthen their strength for their requests.

But one thing you must pay attention to is that in the resistance army, we must maintain our voice. At least on the members of the Party Committee, we must have absolute voice. The principle of the Party commanding guns cannot be changed.'

‘Yes, Commander! I know what you mean!’

‘Okay! I can’t tell you some things very clearly. But you are also an old comrade, and I believe I can understand what I mean. The position of North Korea is very important, and the Japanese army attaches great importance to it.

If we want to rise quickly in the future, we must resolutely take down the industrial system established by the Japanese in Northeast China or North Korea. Strong national defense also requires a strong industrial foundation to support it.

Secondly, North Korea's combat readiness position is very important. If we have a navy in the future, I hope we can have a fleet deployed there. In this way, we can ensure a long-term deterrence against the Japanese.

Even if we can deal with the situation in the Ribohai Sea in the future, we can deal with it in time. You have been in the Northeast for so many years, and I believe you should know that some places controlled by the Soviet Union are originally our territory.

As a soldier, defending the country is the duty, and regaining lost land is also something that each of us should do. It is hard to say this publicly, but I believe you will not be willing to let those ancestors' lands be occupied by others, right?”
Chapter completed!