Chapter 523 Zhang Yunfei's Enthusiasm
"Comrades, prepare to welcome you!"
Zhang Yunfei's voice is loud and full of energy.
After saying that, Zhang Yunfei also sorted out his military appearance very formally. Zhang Yunfei was wearing a general's uniform and looked heroic. Behind Zhang Yunfei, the rest of the people were all wearing olive green military uniforms, which looked beautiful, generous and majestic.
Chen Cheng's plane was taxiing slower and slower, and finally stopped slowly, just a few dozen meters in front of Zhang Yunfei.
Chen Cheng, who was riding in the plane, looked through the window and looked at the vast airport outside. On the airport, several runways seemed to reach the sky. In the distance, rows of planes were parked neatly, with at least one or two hundred.
Seeing this situation, Chen Cheng was very shocked and thought to himself that the 36th Army was so powerful, with so many planes. It seems that the rumors are completely true.
Although far away in Chongqing, Chen Cheng still heard a lot of rumors about the 36th Army. The rumors that Episode 36 has a large number of aircraft and tanks with advanced performance. In the past, Chen Cheng was still half-believing because Chen Cheng had been to Datong before and did not see many aircraft and tanks.
But this time, one or two hundred planes caught my eye. At this time, Chen Cheng completely believed the rumors and had no doubts.
"Sir, we are going to get off the plane! Commander-in-Chief Zhang of the 36th Army and others came to greet us in person."
A Chen Cheng's entourage whispered to remind Chen Cheng.
Hearing this, Chen Cheng came back to his senses from his shock. He quickly stood up, tidied up his military uniform, and then walked outside with great strides.
Stepping onto the solid and flat concrete floor of Datong Airport and looking at the vast Datong Airport, Chen Cheng felt a little dazed and had not yet fully recovered from the shock just now.
Seeing Chen Cheng get off the plane, Zhang Yunfei led everyone forward quickly, and across the distance. Zhang Yunfei said loudly and happily: "Sir Chen, welcome you to Datong Airport again."
After saying that, Zhang Yunfei took a few steps forward and enthusiastically held Chen Cheng's big hand.
"Commander-in-Chief Zhang, I am very happy to come to Datong Airport again!"
Chen Cheng also got into the state, smiling and very kind.
Zhang Yunfei and Chen Cheng exchanged a few greetings, and then Zhang Yunfei introduced Deng Wenping, Gao Zhihang and others to Chen Cheng one by one. Everyone also took a few steps forward, held Chen Cheng's big hand tightly, and called "Minister Chen" or "Director Chen".
When Chen Cheng saw these people from the 36th Army, he was more sincere and respectful, and he was also comforting Lao Huai. Haha, he burst into laughter.
After shook hands with Deng Wenping, Gao Zhihang and others, Chen Cheng also introduced his entourage. Among Chen Cheng's entourage, two had the rank of major general, and the rest had the lowest rank and were also the rank of major.
Chen Cheng focused on introducing these two ** major generals.
"Commander-General Zhang, this is Lin Dong, the major general general counsel of the Operations Department of our Ministry of National Defense."
Seeing that Lin Dong was very handsome and had never heard of this name, Zhang Yunfei smiled faintly and stretched out his right hand and said, "Staff Officer Lin, welcome to Datong."
Seeing Zhang Yunfei stretching out his right hand on his own initiative, Lin Dong was flattered and excitedly stepped forward, held Zhang Yunfei's right hand tightly, and said respectfully: "Hello Commander-in-Chief Zhang!"
After saying that, Lin Dong stood at attention and saluted a military salute. It can be seen that Lin Dong respected Zhang Yunfei very much.
Next, Chen Cheng introduced: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang, this is the major general deputy director of the Equipment Department of our Ministry of National Defense - Liao Yaoxiang."
Liao Yaoxiang? Zhang Yunfei is well-known for this name. Liao Yaoxiang is a powerful general. I didn’t expect to see him here.
Liao Yaoxiang, also known as Jianchu, is from Jiuxi Town, Beixiang, Shaoyang, Hunan (now Xinshao County County). General Cai E's fellow townsman graduated from Huangpu Class 6. He was sent to France with a bachelor degree above 1930. After studying French for three years, he entered the Saint-Sier Military Academy in France.
When the War of Resistance broke out in 1937, Liao Yaoxiang was promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Brigade of the Central Military Academy, and participated in the Battle of Songhu and the Battle of Nanjing.
In September 1938, the 200th Division was expanded into the New Eleventh Army of the National Revolutionary Army in Xiangxiang, Hunan, and was then changed to the Fifth Army. Liao Yaoxiang was appointed as the deputy commander of the new 22nd Division under the army and the head teacher of the military cadre training. Because the division commander Qiu Qingquan had not yet arrived, he was acting as the division commander.
If Liao Yaoxiang followed the development of history, he would go to Myanmar to fight, but there was another small deviation in history. Liao Yaoxiang failed to go to Myanmar, but was transferred from the position of division commander to the Equipment Department of the Ministry of National Defense of the National Government as the deputy director of the Major General.
From the front line, he was transferred to the rear. Although he was still a major general, as a top student in Huangpu, he had studied in France and could not lead troops to the front line. Liao Yaoxiang was very helpless and disappointed.
In Zhang Yunfei's memory, in later generations, Liao Yaoxiang was brave and good at fighting, known as China's "Paton". On the battlefield in Myanmar, the 22nd Division led by Liao Yaoxiang almost wiped out the elite Japanese army, the 18th Division.
When the Second Myanmar Battle started, Liao Yaoxiang led his troops to advance to northern Myanmar, cooperated closely with the New 38th Division, entered the Wild Man Mountains in the second round, occupied the Hukang Valley, conquered Yubang, and seized the Varuban...
During the entire Myanmar counterattack campaign, the new 22nd Division gave the Japanese army a devastating blow, annihilated more than 20,000 enemies, and almost wiped out the Japanese 18th Division.
During the Liberation War, Liao led the New 6th Army to land on Qinhuangdao and enter the northeast. When Liao Yaoxiang entered the northeast, his troops took advantage of the war of resistance and captured Panshan, Tai'an, Liaozhong and other places in one breath. In the early days, ** did not take any advantage in front of Liao Yaoxiang.
Although history has changed, Liao Yaoxiang did not go on an expedition to Myanmar and did not have time to show his military talent, at this time Liao Yaoxiang was like a piece of beautiful jade buried in the soil. As long as he was given a platform, he would immediately burst out with amazing military talent.
Seeing that it was Liao Yaoxiang, Zhang Yunfei took the initiative to stretch out his big hand and said enthusiastically: "Director Liao! Welcome to Datong. If you have the chance, you must go to our Datong and take a look."
Holding Zhang Yunfei's hand, Liao Yaoxiang also looked excited and said repeatedly: "Sure, sure."
Chen Cheng just briefly introduced the entourage behind him, and Zhang Yunfei just shook hands with them.
Immediately, Zhang Yunfei made an invitation gesture and said enthusiastically: "Sir Chen, please, this time I must pay for our Datong food and taste our Datong wine."
"Okay, we will follow the host's wishes, everyone get on the bus." Chen Cheng agreed readily, without any ambiguity, and took the lead in getting on a surfing car.
Zhang Yunfei and Chen Cheng rode a car together, a convoy of more than a dozen off-road vehicles, and drove directly to the 36th Army Command.
Zhang Yunfei brought Chen Cheng and his party to the living room of the command center and introduced several senior executives of the 36th Army in the command center, such as Zuo Qingquan, Liu Dazhu, Fang Zheng, etc., to Chen Cheng one by one.
Everyone exchanged greetings, and then set up a few tables of banquets in the command center restaurant. Zhang Yunfei had already ordered a sumptuous lunch to be prepared.
At the banquet, everyone had a drink and had a fun atmosphere. After more than an hour of meal, Zhang Yunfei prepared a room for Chen Cheng and others to rest.
In the largest and most luxurious hotel in Datong, the 36th Group Army booked a whole floor to entertain Chen Cheng and his party, which seemed extremely polite.
Moreover, for safety, Zhang Yunfei also sent a company of soldiers to defend the safety of Chen Cheng and others in and around the hotel.
Datong is very safe. Zhang Yunfei just used this name to ask Chen Cheng and others to rest in the hotel and not to walk around.
This afternoon, there were no substantive arrangements. Chen Cheng and his team came to Datong from Chongqing. Zhang Yunfei was very humane and pushed the matter to tomorrow morning. This afternoon, Chen Cheng and the others could have a good rest.
In the evening, Zhang Yunfei hosted Chen Cheng and his party at the most luxurious "Kelaixiang" restaurant in Datong. All kinds of delicacies were very rich, and many excellent Fenjiu were also served. Zhang Yunfei's enthusiasm not only made Chen Cheng very enjoyable, but also Chen Cheng's entourage was very happy and happy.
After dinner, Zhang Yunfei enthusiastically took Chen Cheng and his party to see the bustling night market in Datong. Seeing such a bustling night market, a wide range of goods and a bustling crowd, Chen Cheng was also very eye-opening and sighing.
The next day, the matters about weapons and equipment officially began.
In the reception room of the 36th Army Command, Zhang Yunfei and Chen Cheng were both smiling and sat in the middle. Around the 36th Army, Comrade Fang Zheng, deputy director of the General Political Department, and several accompanying personnel from the 36th Army.
In the Kuomintang, there were Lin Dong and Liao Yaoxiang, as well as a colonel ** and a lieutenant colonel.
"Commander-General Zhang! Thank you for your warm hospitality yesterday."
"Haha! Chief Chen is so polite." Zhang Yunfei laughed, then changed his tone and said jokingly: "General Chen, you are a customer, and you are our God!"
Everyone laughed out loud with Zhang Yunfei's funny words, and the atmosphere was very relaxed.
Everyone exchanged a few greetings and immediately got to the point.
Chen Cheng said seriously: "Sergeant Zhang, we are coming to Datong this time because we are trusted by the Chairman. We hope that we can purchase the weapons and equipment that our troops are urgently needed from you. I hope that this time, Commander-in-Chief Zhang can get us back with a full load."
"Sir Chen, tell me! What do you mainly want to buy? Let's talk about it." Zhang Yunfei didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
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