Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The Conspiracy of the 166th Security Division

The four mortar companies lost more than half of them directly under the firepower of an artillery company on the other side.More importantly, in order to keep the remaining mortars.More than two-thirds of the artillerymen were either killed or injured in the rumble of shell explosions, and were temporarily incapacitated.

And just when Lao Jiang hadn't reacted from the shock in front of him.The nine mortars that were successfully transferred to another artillery position were directly divided into two, and began to shoot deadly shells one after another at the attacking troops of the Northern Expedition lying in front of the position.

Exploding shells continued to occur around him, and bullets rained overhead.The hundreds of Northern Expeditionary troops lying in front of the position directly experienced what it felt like to face the double blow of bullets and artillery shells, lying on the ground and waiting to die.

For 1 minute, hundreds of officers and soldiers of the Northern Expedition Army only persisted for 1 minute.Under the command of their respective battalion commanders, with less than half of the remaining troops, they withdrew from the battlefield in embarrassment and fled back to their starting point. [

"Mother Xipi, cunning security officer, cunning Li Guosheng...>

Seeing in front of her, amidst her cursing, all her confidantes who lowered their heads, remained silent, and remained motionless.A trace of nameless anger rushed directly into his heart.Facing He Yingqin and others.He roared angrily, "Bastard, what are you still doing in a daze? Order the mountain artillery battalion behind to launch a counterattack immediately. I want to destroy the guard division's position, destroy their artillery position, fire, fire immediately."

"Yes. Commander-in-Chief...>

The deafening sound of shelling sounded from the rear artillery positions, and the two mountain artillery battalions of the Northern Expedition Army had a total of more than 30 shells.With a sharp whistling sound.When flying over everyone's heads and flying towards the blocking position of the security division.

To Lao Jiang's disappointment, the security division who had just experienced a bloody battle blocked the position.Except for less than a row of guard posts, they still stick to their own individual bunkers, watching every move of the Northern Expeditionary Army on the opposite side vigilantly.The rest of the troops, even the corpses of the officers and soldiers killed in the trenches, without exception, all entered the artillery holes at intervals of 20 meters.

As for the battlefield, the fourth regiment of the security division, which Lao Jiang hated deeply, was directly under the mortar company. Under the command of the company commander, it had already shifted its position and lurked again.

Two mountain artillery battalions.After 10 minutes of shelling, another elite infantry regiment of the Northern Expedition, under the order of Lao Jiang, began to launch a new round of attacks on the garrison division's blocking position.

However, what makes him feel aggrieved is that.I have mountain cannons, and the opponent's security division also has mountain cannons.Under the fierce counterattack of almost two mountain artillery battalions of the security division.A regiment of attacking troops directly ended the attack with more than half of the losses.

Round after round, after a whole day of attack, the security division blocked the position.Still standing firm as a rock in front of tens of thousands of attacking troops.

"Respectfully, how many people have we lost so far..." Looking at the security division's blocking position that was once again completely shrouded in gunpowder smoke, especially seeing the densely packed front of the blocking position, it was almost covered with a whole layer of Northern Expeditionary Army. Corpses of soldiers.Lao Jiang's face was directly shrouded in a thick gloomy expression, and he asked He Yingqin.

"Five regimental-scale attacks, each with a direct loss of more than an infantry battalion...>

"As for heavy equipment, a total of 9 mountain guns and 29 mortars were lost...>

"In just one day, two infantry regiments and almost a quarter of the heavy equipment were lost...>

At this moment, facing the huge casualties of the troops, the arrogant expression shown a few hours ago can no longer be seen from his face.After a full 2 ​​minutes of contemplation, a long sigh came out from Lao Jiang's mouth.Facing He Yingqin and the others in front of him, he said helplessly.

"Respect, I have to admit that you are right. Our opponent's security division must have put a lot of effort into this position. Otherwise, just a simple block of civil engineering operations would not be able to support me. The army's two mountain artillery battalions and several mortar companies' continuous artillery strikes...>

When Lao Jiang's voice fell, all the officers believed that in the face of huge losses, the commander-in-chief Jiang in front of him would definitely temporarily stop this meaningless attack.After finding a specific strategy to defeat the enemy, when ordering the troops to continue the attack.The solemn expression on Lao Jiang's face disappeared under everyone's shocked eyes.Then, it was replaced by a look of strong expectation.

Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Lao Jiang didn't hesitate, and asked He Yingqin directly in front of him, "Respect, how is the situation of the 125th Regiment? Did Captain Wang send you the latest news?" Report, when does he plan to cooperate with the main force of our Northern Expedition?"

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, just half an hour ago, Beizhi just got in touch with Commander Wang...>

"According to Commander Wang's suggestion, in order to ensure the secrecy of the entire operation, the 125th regiment decided to officially set off from the Wang family compound at ten o'clock this evening. Then, under the cover of night, they rushed to the battlefield overnight, where The security division's blocking position was secretly lurking behind. Finally, at around five o'clock in the morning, they cooperated with the main force and launched an attack on the security division's blocking position...>

"Operation at night...>

"Yes, Lord Commander...>

Seeing the expressions of all the subordinates around him, who were full of doubts about the conversation between him and He Yingqin.Lao Jiang smiled directly, and continued to speak to He Yingqin in front of him: "Respect. It is less than twelve hours before the time we agreed with Wang Zhaoguo. In addition, the action at that time will require everyone's cooperation. Therefore. Up to now, there is no need to continue to keep this operation a secret. In this way, you will immediately explain the situation of Wang Zhaoguo's ambush to everyone in detail, and it will make everyone happy."

After He Yingqin's explanation, more than a dozen senior generals finally understood why their commander-in-chief could still smile so happily when the troops suffered such heavy losses.It turned out that from beginning to end, the commander-in-chief kept a useless one in his hand.However, it is enough to guarantee the final victory.

Seeing everyone's thoughtful expressions, Lao Jiang did not hesitate, and directly ordered decisively: "Respect, order all troops. Suspend the attack on the security division's blocking position. Except for one division's troops, continue to garrison the front The position, except to prevent the possible counterattack of the security division. The remaining troops, retreat immediately and take a rest..."

"At the same time, send a telegram to all division commanders. An hour later, go to the general headquarters for a meeting to make specific operational arrangements for the operation at five o'clock tomorrow morning..."

When the commander-in-chief, Lao Jiang, including the senior generals in the entire Northern Expedition Army who knew about the operation, were confident about the military operation ten hours later.What they didn't expect was that, without exception, all the telegrams He Yingqin received were fabricated by his opponent, that is, Li Guosheng, the commander of the security division.

Just when they dispatched troops and generals for this purpose.Li Guosheng, the commander of the security division, was also making preparations for the final stage of a huge conspiracy he had planned.

The former enemy headquarters of the garrison division, which was less than two kilometers away from the battlefield, all the regiments in the army, including the battalion level directly under the division headquarters, and even the commanders at the company level, all gathered together, waiting for the specific combat tasks assigned by Commander Li Guosheng.

Quickly glanced in front of him, facing a strong enemy, a group of dignified subordinates.Li Guosheng didn't hesitate, and said directly with a confident face.

"Brothers... a week of continuous preparations, and during the battle, I do not allow everyone to use artillery to counterattack. I believe that everyone here must be very "confused" why I did this. Now, I This military meeting is held to solve this mystery for everyone, and at the same time, to set up a huge trap for our opponent, Lao Jiang, that can kill tens of thousands of soldiers of the Northern Expedition."

Li Guosheng straightforwardly informed everyone of the specific content of the meeting.Then, under everyone's astonished eyes, he told the whole plan of luring the enemy that he had carefully prepared, verbatim.

For a moment, the small conference room immediately became an uproar.Everyone's face showed an expression of expectation and excitement, hoping that the teacher in front of him, Li Guosheng, would entrust himself with the task of eating meat during the battle.

"Master, please give the order quickly, I can't wait. Today I was suppressed by the artillery fire of the Northern Expedition Army for a whole day, and now I finally have a chance to counterattack. This ambush mission, I can't forget it My fourth regiment." After a day of bloody battle, Zhu Shengda, the leader of the fourth regiment, was holding back a burst of resentment.Seemingly finding a chance to vent, he spoke directly to Li Guosheng in front of him.

As soon as Commander Zhu Shengda's words fell, Wang Guoli, the regiment leader of the old superior, also said not to be outdone: "Master, the entire ambush battlefield was cleared out bit by bit by my regiment. How familiar is the battlefield?" , I can say with certainty that no one can compare to my regiment. Therefore, this ambush must not be without my regiment.

Seeing a group of noisy and red-faced subordinates fighting for the task in front of them.Li Guosheng nodded very satisfied, waved his hand directly, and said with a smile: "It's all quiet...>

After everyone couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, Li Guosheng didn't hesitate and went straight to the topic.

"The fourth regiment of the Security Division. After a whole day of bloody battles, you have already paid a huge price with more than half of your casualties. In addition to your fourth regiment, in a day's concentration, you have already achieved a huge victory in annihilating at least one regiment of the enemy. Therefore, For the next battle, the fourth regiment will serve as the reserve team for the entire security division without my order. No one is allowed to join the battle."

"Yes, Master, I understand..." Although I was unwilling in my heart.but.Head Zhu Shengda knew clearly that what the teacher in front of him said was all the truth, if he wanted to claim the credit now.Not only can't get it, but it will also arouse the resentment of the teacher.Of course, there is another very important reason, which is to cause dissatisfaction among colleagues.

Li Guosheng nodded very satisfied with the reaction of Zhu Shengda, the head of the fourth regiment, and continued to order: "My initial thoughts are as follows: the first regiment, the second regiment, the third regiment, the remaining two field artillery battalions of the artillery regiment, Ambushes on the south side of the railway. Responsible for destroying one or two main divisions of the Northern Expeditionary Army who entered the ambush circle of our army."

"The guard regiment directly under the division headquarters, after a certain number of Northern Expeditionary troops entered our army's ambush circle, immediately under the cover of the regiment's artillery and the two mountain artillery battalions under the artillery regiment, launched an assault on the Northern Expeditionary Army at the breakthrough, along our Blocking position. Severely cut off this Northern Expeditionary Army, so that they cannot be connected at the end."

"After the assault mission is completed, immediately hand over the position to the five or six regiments, and continue to hold on, swearing to the death to block the attacks of the officers and soldiers of the Northern Expedition Army. As for the guard regiment directly under the division headquarters, it is time to rest and reorganize. When the time comes. Once in an ambush The Northern Expedition Army in the circle was completely wiped out by our army, so we began to counterattack. Under the cover of the four mountain artillery battalions of the artillery regiment, with the guard regiment as the main force, we launched a counterattack against the Northern Expedition Army in front of the formation, trying to eat up a few more of the Northern Expedition Army An infantry regiment . . . "[

Time passed by every minute and every second, and the battlefield, which had been noisy all day, also became quiet.Both the enemy and the enemy seem to be quietly licking the wounds they suffered during the day, replenishing their vitality, and accumulating strength for the next day's battle.

And under this kind of tranquility, one after another troops are secretly mobilizing under the command of their respective commanders.

In order to cooperate with the 125 regiment, a breakthrough was opened in the solid blocking position of the security division in one fell swoop.The commander-in-chief, Lao Jiang, was ruthless and took out an entire 20 troops. Under the personal command of Chief of Staff He Yingqin, he acted as the vanguard of the attack.At the same time, in order to deal a fatal blow to the defenders of the garrison division on the position.The more than [-] mountain artillery remaining from the daytime battle, plus the only field artillery battalion in Lao Jiang's hands, all joined the attack.

While the confidant and beloved general He Yingqin led the [-] forwards, the remaining [-] troops were also under his own personal command.Follow closely, prepare to expand the results of the battle... >

After a few hours of secret mobilization, whether it was the two main divisions serving as the forward or all the artillery of the three heavy artillery battalions, they were all ready for battle, waiting for the last moment.

In the former enemy headquarters of the Northern Expedition Army, which was brightly lit by a few stirrups, the commander-in-chief, Lao Jiang, was sitting quietly in his own place, listening to the latest reports of the combat staff.

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, the two main forward divisions have arrived at the designated attack area..."

"Report to the commander-in-chief, the three heavy artillery battalions are all ready to fire...>

"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, the four main divisions of the follow-up troops are all in place and can expand the results of the battle at any time...>

"Okay...>

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, I will immediately give orders...>

In a blink of an eye, it was four o'clock in the morning.Looking at the watch on his arm, he saw a station a few meters away that still had no movement.Lao Jiang, who was already a little nervous, asked directly to the combat staff officer in front of him.

"Consultant Wang, is there no news about the 125th Regiment yet? It's so late, please contact the 125th Regiment immediately to see if Wang Zhaoguo is in place...>

After waiting for a few minutes, Staff Officer Wang stood in front of Lao Jiang as expected, and reported excitedly: "Commander-in-Chief, the latest telegram from the head of the 125th Regiment, Wang Zhaoguo. At five o'clock in the morning, we launched an attack on the back of the security division's blocking position on time...>

"Mother Xipi, I've finally waited for this moment..." Lao Jiang, who looked nervous, let out a long sigh of relief.

After a short period of contemplation, facing Staff Officer Wang who was waiting for the order in front of him, he ordered with a majestic expression: "Since Wang Zhaoguo launched an attack at five o'clock sharp, we will attack the opposite guard division position half an hour earlier at 04:30 on time. attack."

"Order, all artillery, at 04:30, launch an artillery attack on the opposing garrison division's blocking position on time. Two or 10 minutes later, cover the infantry and launch an assault on the garrison division's position...>

"Yes, Lord Commander...>