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Chapter 726 Chapter 726 Lessons From History

"There are too few troops, so we should focus on encircling and annihilating Qian Jinhang's department." Tang Mo stared at the map, and said to Loew and others standing behind him.

"Although I'm an outsider and don't want to interfere with the command of the generals on the battlefield, attacking Jiange is indeed a desperate move." Tang Mo focused on the city of Jiange, and continued to speak.

The Tang army invested about 4 troops in the direction of the Jiange, and there were only about two divisions, and these troops had to be scattered on a fairly wide defensive front.

Although this defensive front is now in fact an offensive front, it is very dangerous to try to control such a vast area with such a small force.

"Although it is more beneficial for us to win the Jiange, this plan has actually exceeded the capabilities of the entire army." Tang Mo was also a little bit reluctant, because winning the Jiange would indeed benefit Tang Guo a lot.

From a macro point of view, obtaining a strategic stronghold on the west side of the Cangjian Gorge will enable the Tang army to maintain a high-pressure situation in the southeast of Dahua, and can use fewer troops to contain a large number of enemy troops.

This bridgehead can also directly threaten Dahua's city west of Zangjian Gorge, and at the same time shake the foundation of the entire Dahua Empire.

Of course, from the perspective of warfare, as long as the Jiange is mastered, the defense line of the Dahua Army's Cangjian Gorge will be incomplete, and the natural danger will no longer be a natural danger.

And it is consistent with Dahua's judgment: After capturing the Jiange, the Tang army can completely disrupt the strategic deployment of the Dahua Empire in the southeast direction before the Qin troops approach the battlefield. This is definitely a solution to the Dahua Empire once and for all.

To put it bluntly, taking down Jiange is like losing Yanyun's Song Dynasty, and the entire strategy is in a passive position.

It's a pity that although there are many benefits, Tang Jun really has no way to eat this delicious-looking fat around his mouth.

It's not that Tang Mo didn't think about it, he even re-mobilized his troops, trying to force some troops from other directions to strengthen the attack on the direction of Jiange.

But after a lot of hard work, only about 4 troops were mobilized—this seems to be quite a lot, but it's a pity that it's still a little far from Tang Mo's expectations.

The follow-up 30th and 31st Divisions had no problem filling up the defense line, but they were still a bit powerless to directly attack Jiange.

These two units are newly formed second-line infantry garrison units. It is unrealistic to expect them to go on a rampage like armored units, and it is obvious that more than [-] troops are needed to capture the Jiange.

Jiange is not Wangchun City, it is a big city with a population of over 50.It used to be the transportation hub and commercial core of the Dahua Empire in the southeast region.Now there are many industrial layouts, and the population is growing rapidly.

This kind of place would be a big city even in the Tang Dynasty, let alone in the Dahua Empire.To capture such a city, it is definitely not enough for the Tang army to invest tens of thousands of people.

Because it is impossible for the [-] Tang troops who came in for follow-up reinforcements to devote themselves to street fighting, they still have to consolidate their defenses along the Cangjian Gorge and maintain the safety of the rear supply line... There may be [-] troops that can be directly used for storming. None.

In other words, Tang Mo was able to invest a little more than one division in the Jiange with all his efforts, which can be described as a drop in the bucket for the strategic goal of capturing and defending the Jiange.

Therefore, Tang Mo rationally decided not to consider the unrealistic idea of ​​swallowing up the Dahua Empire for the time being, and first steadily complete the established strategic goals he set before the war.

"Don't be impatient! You can't eat hot tofu if you are impatient!" Tang Mo comforted the military generals: "As long as we achieve our goal, isn't it victory?"

"Having said that, it's still a bit frustrating that the benefits in front of me can't be eaten up." Loew was actually a bit reluctant, because many generals in the previous staff department were very optimistic about the decision to attack Jiange.

In the eyes of these staff officers, capturing the Jiange and defeating the Dahua Empire is a truly great victory!For this victory, it is even possible to temporarily ignore the southern oil fields of the Dahua Empire.

They believed that since there were Longdao oil fields anyway, Tang's demand for oil was not that urgent.As long as Jiange is captured, it can be said that it is easy to go to the southern oil field.

This voice from the staff department brought back some unclear but unforgettable memories of Tang Mo: it was a difficult choice about attacking Moscow or the Caucasus first.

In that difficult choice, the man with a mustache on his lips chose the most greedy "I want it all".In the end, he got nothing and lost the whole war.

Tang Mo decided to learn from experience and not to vacillate on strategic goals, so he decided to strictly implement the plan, not to allow the troops to complete tasks beyond their own capabilities, and take the safest share steadily.

"There's nothing to be depressed about! Order the troops to stop attacking at Cangjian Gorge! The main force will continue to move south, blocking Qian Jinhang, and if they eat him, we can't let him retreat!" Tang Mo made a firm decision.

In fact, things are not as simple as the staff thinks: once Tang Jun focuses on Jiange, a series of variables will also be triggered.

The biggest problem is that Qian Jinhang may lead his troops back to Nanfengkou, where there are solid fortifications built by the Dahua Empire before, and a large amount of strategic materials have also been hoarded.

As long as Qian Jinhang sticks to the south wind, backed by the southern oil fields of the Dahua Empire, and can get supplies from the direction of Chu, it is equivalent to revitalizing the entire southern region at once.

At that time, whether the Tang army can successfully occupy the previous strategic target under such complicated circumstances, which is the southern oil field of the Dahua Empire, has become unknown.

So Tang Mo believed that by occupying Nanfengkou as quickly as possible, blocking and destroying nearly 800,000 Dahua troops in the wilderness, the southern oil fields would become fish on the chopping board, and Datang could get whatever they wanted from it.

The reason why the staff department made the judgment that both Jiange and Oilfield had a chance to win was entirely because the frontline troops fought so well.Soldiers gave commanders so much confidence that decision makers made some strategic miscalculations.

"Don't think too highly of yourself, and don't think too low of your opponents... Loew, victory will make people lose sight of the path under their feet. The main reason why I set up a staff department is to have a group of people correct each other's mistakes. Instead of finding a group of people to be stupid together!" Tang Mo walked up to Loew's side, and patted his shoulder to remind him a few words.

Fortunately, in the world before he came here, the mustache who almost conquered the whole of Europe made a similar mistake. At that time, the mighty Third Reich thought that his opponent was a shabby house, and he would be defeated with just one kick. It collapsed.

It is a pity that history has proved that the dilapidated house did not collapse after being kicked, and a group of burly men came out...

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, we were slack." Loew bowed his head, admitting his mistake with some shame.

"It doesn't matter, the telegram ordered Redman to continue attacking south! Direct the supplies to the troops in the south!" Tang Mo directly ordered: "I was also confused by the excellent record of the 1st Armored Division before, until a few hours Before, I realized that our snake does not have the strength to swallow an elephant. At least... not now."

A few minutes later, a telegram was sent to Redman who had already arrived at Wangchuncheng. He had just chosen his headquarters when an officer sent a telegram from Chang'an.

"Your Majesty ordered us to capture the South Wind Pass as planned..." Redman handed the telegram to his chief of staff: "The supplies of the logistics troops must also be given priority to the troops attacking from the south."

"Your Majesty is still cautious." The chief of staff accepted the telegram, and then breathed a sigh of relief: "General, after receiving this telegram, you can finally take a rest, can't you?"

"I can't sleep." Redman rubbed his already sore eyes, moaned and said tiredly, "My stomach also started to feel uncomfortable yesterday..."

"You eat too irregularly, and it's too confusing to always eat dry bread." The chief of staff reminded Redman to pay attention to his body: "Be careful."

"Are you still talking about me? Didn't we all eat together recently?" Redman twisted his neck, and then exhaled: "Okay, listen to you, I'll go lie down, call immediately if there is anything Wake me up...don't delay anything!"

"I understand! I will keep an eye on the 1st Armored Division. If something goes wrong, of course I know the seriousness and will definitely wake you up." The chief of staff has actually not slept properly for two days and two nights, but Compared with Redman, the state is still better.

They all occasionally close their eyes for a while on the bumpy car, and swallow a few mouthfuls casually in the car or on the side of the road when eating.

There was no way, the troops were always advancing, and Redman was more willing to advance with the troops so that he could be closer to the front line—this was a habit developed by the old commanders, and so was Tiger.

They don't trust the communication equipment very much, and always feel that there is a discrepancy between the reports of their subordinates and the facts, so they are always used to seeing it in person. This is a good habit, and of course it is also a bad habit.

Hearing what his chief of staff said, Redman walked into the bedroom next to him, and before he even had time to take off his military uniform, he lay down on the bed and started snoring.

The chief of staff smiled and helped his commander close the door, then walked to the side where he had just spoken on the phone, and grabbed the receiver: "Draft an encrypted document and send a telegram to the 1st Armored Division, ordering them to go as far away as possible." Can advance to Cangjian Gorge!"

(End of this chapter)