Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The barracks where the commander-in-chief of the Outer Mongolian Army, Qiaobashan, is located. Since the three new divisions with the most powerful combat effectiveness attacked, facing this battle that is related to his own life and death, Qiaobashan has been guarding the communication room of the headquarters, which is rare, hoping that the first Get the latest battle report from the front line at once.

As the saying goes, 'the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment', when the telegram of the new first division's heavy losses was sent to Choibalsan.Choibalsan's face, which was still full of smiles, was quickly replaced by seriousness.

After a pair of murderous eyes swept towards the Soviet major general beside him, the gloomy Qiaobasan said in a deep voice: "Comrade major general, didn't you say that under the attack of your country's new tanks, our troops will definitely win... But in the end, more than 1 Mongolian warriors died on the battlefield, and only one infantry regiment left in the new first division of Outer Mongolia successfully withdrew from the battlefield. Please tell me what happened. You know, the whole The total population of Outer Mongolia is only a little over one million people. And now, since this battle has been fought, we have lost a whole hundred thousand brave young men from Outer Mongolia.”

"If this battle cannot be won, the final result is that the Outer Mongolia region, which has lost 10,000+ Mongolian warriors, will fall into a serious shortage of young and middle-aged men in the next few years, and even have no soldiers to adjust. At that time, without the Han army attacking us, the whole of Outer Mongolia would have completely collapsed."

Compared with the anger on Chopper, the Soviet major general's face was also covered with unprecedented anger.After glaring fiercely at Choibalsan who wanted to continue, he cursed loudly: "Shut up... Don't forget that when Outer Mongolia lost more than 1 Mongolian warriors, our Soviet Red Army also lost tens of thousands of warriors." Thousands of brave Red Army soldiers. Lost innumerable quantities of light and heavy equipment."

After all, the Soviets were supporters of Choibalsan's desire to build an independent country, facing the angry eyes of his master.Qiao Basan could only close his mouth with a face full of reluctance.

After a short hesitation, he asked the Soviet major general in front of him: "Comrade major general. The new first division has an absolute advantage in attacking, and the new second and third divisions will definitely be very disadvantageous in attacking. The situation in Outer Mongolia will become more and more unfavorable to us. What should we do next, Comrade Major General, our Outer Mongolian army will attack the National Defense Forces in full accordance with your country's will. Under such circumstances, your country can't ignore us , regardless of us in Outer Mongolia."

Speaking of which.Qiao Basan knew that just based on his meaningless request, the proud Soviet major general in front of him would probably ignore him for his own benefit.I have to come up with something that moves the other party's heart, or even threatens the other party, otherwise, I will never impress the other party and let the other party help me.

Thinking of this, Qiao Bashan's eyes quickly flashed a sharp look, and he said to the Soviet major general in a slightly threatening tone: "Comrade major general, you must know that once Outer Mongolia is occupied by the National Defense Forces, your country's Far East military region may face serious threats." The National Defense Forces are attacking from both sides. At that time, the security of your country’s Far East Military Region will be even less guaranteed. Therefore, I hope that your country can continue to support me in Choibalsan and build a great Outer Mongolia. Help your country resist the direct attack from the National Defense Forces attack."

The face of the Soviet major general eased a lot, after carefully reading the telegram in his hand again.He breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Please rest assured, commander-in-chief. Although the new first division of your army suffered heavy losses, the National Defense Forces who were attacked by the new first division of your army also suffered heavy losses. Otherwise, in the face of the upcoming For the defeated attacking troops of our army, the National Defense Forces will never let go of such a good opportunity to pursue and completely defeat us, instead leaving us with time to retreat."

"Comrade Major General, what do you mean..." Qiao Basan's eyes lit up, and he asked with a last glimmer of hope.

The Soviet major general ordered with a serious face: "Immediately send a telegram to the new first division, asking about the entire battle process and the estimation of the loss of the Wehrmacht. I want to analyze the loss of the Wehrmacht through this battle situation. At the same time, send a message to the new second division. , the third division sent a telegram, inquiring about the specific situation of the battle and the losses of the enemy and ourselves...."

Under Choibalsan's signal, the clear and crisp sound of telegraph sending and receiving telegrams sounded quickly in the telecommunications room.

In less than half an hour, a telegram was sent to the Soviet major general.After reading the telegram, the Soviet major general's nervous expression quickly became relaxed.Facing the expectant Qiaobasan, he said affirmatively: "Commander-in-Chief, I guessed correctly. The National Defense Forces, which were attacked by the new First Division of the Mongolian Army, not only lost all their heavy weapons, but also lost at least Fifty percent. After such a huge loss, even if this National Defense Force continues to attack us, it will not make much sense. At that time, as long as we dispatch a cavalry regiment, we can completely drag this army into the snow-capped Mongolian steppe."

Choibalsan, who has experienced many losses, was not in such a good mood. He asked the Soviet major general with a worried look on his face: "Comrade major general, don't forget that a few days ago, we also made a judgment that the National Defense Forces were caught in an impeachment." The situation of running out of food.However, in the end, with the help of the Air Force transport plane, the National Defense Forces not only replenished a large amount of ammunition, but also replenished a large amount of fuel, so that their machine guns and tanks became sharp weapons to slaughter our Mongolian warriors again. "

"Although the loss of the National Defense Forces is huge, who can guarantee that the National Defense Forces, which have suffered heavy losses, will be supported by the Air Force, and with the help of the National Defense Forces Air Force transport planes, they will get all kinds of equipment and ammunition they urgently need?"

The Soviet major general shook his head very happily, and affirmed to Choibalsan: "Commander-in-Chief, you are worrying too much... The air force transport plane can transport the ammunition urgently needed by the National Defense Forces."However, have you seen that the air force transport plane can transport heavy artillery and tanks weighing several tons, or even dozens of tons... In my military common sense, even the latest transport plane equipped by the Soviet Red Army can only transport less than two tons supplies.Therefore, please rest assured, the commander-in-chief, the Wehrmacht, which has suffered heavy losses, can only get some ammunition and supplies at most.As for the various heavy equipment they lost, unless they are towed by cars from the rear, they will never reach the front line...you can rest assured..."

With this answer, Choibalsan's worries finally dissipated a lot.After a short period of contemplation, he ordered to the subordinates in front of him: "Immediately order the Independent First Cavalry Brigade. Cut off the ground connection between this national defense force and the rear at all costs, and prohibit all supplies and equipment from being sent to this force..."

When the remaining two newly organized divisions in Outer Mongolia were deploying defenses around the capital under the command of Choibalsan.Under the transport of the transport regiment directly under the Air Force regardless of consumption, the three combat groups each received a heavy artillery regiment.An armored assault battalion, with a large supply of ammunition and fuel.

The three offensive forces, which shrank by half overnight, were like three sharp swords coming from different directions, piercing the heart of Outer Mongolia.Of course, after a night of preparation, the tens of thousands of elite No. 13 Army of the National Defense Forces, which had already been ready to go, also set off from Lake Baikal to Outer Mongolia at a rapid marching speed under the command of Army Commander Xiong Shaowen.

Choibalsan underestimated the strength of the Air Force transport aircraft of the National Defense Forces and the combat effectiveness of the National Defense Forces.He is destined to pay a heavy price for his carelessness, even his own life.

"Boom..." A series of violent explosions sounded on the grassland, and dozens of orange-red flames rose from the ground like a volcanic eruption.Then, thick black smoke columns rose rapidly at the point of impact.

The newly added heavy artillery regiment of the 071 Division of the National Defense Forces, under the guidance of the aerial reconnaissance plane, was like an angry lion, continuously firing heavy artillery shells into the newly discovered Mongolian army positions.With unprecedented artillery fire, the Mongols hidden in the position were torn to pieces.Open the passage for troops to enter the capital of Outer Mongolia.

"Boom..." Another violent explosion sounded in the center of the Mongolian army position. The Mongolian army headquarters was about five meters deep from the ground. The falling sand hit his head indifferently.

at this time.The chief of staff of the regiment who had just answered a phone call quickly walked over to you, and reported with a frightened face: "Regimental Commander, the division headquarters just called and asked us to hold on to the spot. Because the Han Chinese planes have been cruising over the battlefield. , Our artillery fire is to avoid exposing the target. It is impossible to counterattack... Therefore, the next battle can only rely on ourselves."

"Rely on ourselves..." The colonel seemed to hear a big joke.Suddenly grabbed the collar of the chief of staff and roared loudly: "Aren't the group of commanders in the division headquarters all deaf? They didn't hear that we were being bombarded by a heavy artillery regiment of the Han. The Hakka 150 that exploded above our heads The millimeter caliber heavy artillery shells, if our headquarters were not underground, our entire regiment headquarters would have been torn to pieces by the Han shells..."

Just as the leader's voice fell, a report that made things worse suddenly reached the leader's ears.

"Reporting to the regiment commander, we have lost contact with the [-]st Battalion... All the telephone contacts with the [-]st Battalion's three infantry companies have been cut off. If the telephone line was not cut by heavy artillery, the [-]st Battalion has been completely lost under the bombardment of the Wehrmacht. After all, the [-]st Battalion happened to be at the forefront of our position and suffered the most serious artillery fire."

"Reporting to the regiment, the ground troops found the Han Chinese armored troops. At least one battalion of armored vehicles rushed towards our position under the cover of artillery fire. The ground troops asked the anti-tank troops to attack immediately and destroy the armored tanks rushing towards our position."

The colonel leader, who was a little incoherent because of nervousness and panic, asked loudly: "Hasn't the shelling of the Han people not stopped yet? Why did they start to attack? How is it possible? Don't they worry about being accidentally injured by their own artillery fire?"

At this moment, the chief of staff said: "Tuan Zuo, the Han people are very cunning. Since the ground troops have reported to us, then this matter is true. In order to hold the position, please immediately issue an order to counterattack The tank company will attack immediately, and if it doesn't attack, the ground position will be occupied by the Han Chinese tank troops."

More than 100 trembling Mongolians had just pushed anti-tank guns out of the underground bunker, and a dozen fighter jets and bombers that had been patrolling over the battlefield, like eagles venting their prey, quickly rushed to the ground with a sharp roar.

A series of different explosions sounded in the position. The dozen or so anti-tank guns that the Mongolian army had just launched from the underground bunker turned into a pile of ruins amidst the violent explosion before they could fire a single shell.

Losing the threat, the newly formed armored assault battalion of the 071 Division became more unscrupulous.Soon, dozens of armored combat vehicles lined up rolled over the first battalion and headed towards the second and third battalions.

The anti-tank company was gone, the first battalion was gone, and more than half of the second and third battalions were lost.In addition, I can't get any artillery support.The head of the colonel of the Mongolian army is like an old man who is about to die, sitting in his position weakly.finally.At the suggestion of the chief of staff, he brought less than a thousand remnants.Withdrew from the position like a dog in the water, and withdrew to the capital.

The sound of gunfire stopped, and Lei Tianming, the commander of the 071 Division, under the protection of a group of guards, walked to the position that the Outer Mongolia Army had just abandoned.Seeing the battlefield with a strong smell of blood in the air in front of him, he ordered decisively: "It is getting dark, without the cover of the air force, the Mongolian steppe is the world of Outer Mongolia. After all, the Outer Mongolian army at this moment is no longer an army. Pure cavalry, but a modern army with heavy weapons like tanks and heavy artillery.”

"As long as we lose our air cover, we cannot use the air force to deal a fatal blow to the heavy armored troops of the Outer Mongolian Army. The Outer Mongolian Army can use night raids and other means to give us a fatal blow. Now I order: all combat troops stop advancing immediately, Arrange defense lines on the spot to guard against possible night attacks from the Outer Mongolian army."

The chief of staff standing beside Lei Tianming agreed: "The commander is wise...we attack the Outer Mongolian army under the cover of the air force during the day, and turn to defense on the spot at night. No matter how many plots and equipment the Outer Mongolian army has Type weapons, as long as they do not defeat our air force, they will be trapped in their capital step by step under the siege of our army's three-way army."

Lei Tianming reminded: "It's good to understand. But we can't be careless. After all, the losses in the past few days were too heavy for us. Order the troops: immediately switch to a defensive posture, half of the combat troops will be on duty at midnight. The troops will be on duty in the second half of the night, and the specific arrangements will be made by you, the chief of staff."

"Yes. Master seat..."

Lei Tianming's estimate was correct, it was eleven o'clock in the evening.When the soldiers were resting.A heavy artillery regiment gathered by the Mongolian army in the dark seemed to be going crazy.Start pouring shells to the 071 division position.

However, because Lei Tianming had made preparations early on, the troop garrison was not only large, but also built a large number of artillery fortifications and defensive positions.The heavy artillery shells that suddenly poured down did not cause much damage to the 071 Division.And just one minute after the artillery fire of the Mongolian army, the heavy artillery regiment of the 1 division, which had found the counterattack target, fired an angry counterattack shell.

At the same time, when the anti-tank rocket launcher temporarily lost its effect, the anti-tank guns that were forced to equip the troops were quickly pushed to the forefront of the position by the soldiers on duty, ready to meet the attack of the Soviet tank troops.

"Boom...Boom boom..." The roar of tanks and the explosion of anti-tank artillery shells quickly rang out on the battlefield. The heavy Soviet tanks that were unstoppable a few days ago seemed to hit an unstoppable wall. The copper and iron walls turned into a mass of scrap iron that was burning with raging fire.

Losing the cover of the tank, thinking of the powerful firepower exposed by the National Defense Forces during the day, the Mongolian infantry who followed the tank had to retreat to their positions like a tide.

After the hustle and bustle of the night, when the battlefield was clearly shown to everyone step by step, around the 071 Division's position, apart from dozens of piles of steel ruins still emitting black smoke, there were corpses left everywhere by the Outer Mongolian Army.

When the Air Force of the National Defense Army rushed to the sky above the battlefield, all the officers and soldiers of the 071 Division, who were ready to go, came to the forefront of the battlefield again, preparing to launch a new round of offensive against the Mongolian army.The Qiaobashan General Command located in the capital of Outer Mongolia was in a state of depression.The commander-in-chief Qiaobasan stared at a pair of red eyes like a mad dog. He yelled at anyone who disliked him, which made all the officers in the headquarters do their work in fear.

After scanning the surrounding subordinates with murderous eyes, Choibalsan's gaze directly fixed on the Soviet major general who had given him confidence a few days ago.

He asked with resentment: "Comrade Major General, can you give me an explanation why the National Defense Forces offensive force still has so many heavy artillery and armored units. If it wasn't for heavy artillery and armored units, how could they repeatedly Break through our army's defense line and approach the city..."

"Now, the three combat groups of the Han people have almost completed the siege of us, and the heavy artillery deployed by the opponent outside the city can even shoot shells into the city. Under such circumstances, tell me, what should we do? If your government cannot Find a way out for us in Outer Mongolia in a short period of time. For my future and for the future of Outer Mongolia, I have no objection to surrendering to the National Defense Forces and continue to belong to the Republic of China, so that the National Defense Forces can directly report to the Far East Military Region of your country through Outer Mongolia. Attack."

Under the threat of Choibalsan, the Soviet major general finally let go of his arrogance, and his flushed face began to turn whiter and paler.Because, once what Choibalsan said becomes a fact, his actions will end in failure.At that time, what awaits him must be a trial by a domestic military court.

Just when he was racking his brains to think of a solution, a bold idea suddenly jumped into his mind.

"Break out, immediately lead the troops to break through and enter the territory of the Soviet government. Continue to train the army in the territory of the Soviet government, command hundreds of people from Outer Mongolia, and continue to fight against the National Defense Forces. At that time, even if the National Defense Forces occupy the capital of Outer Mongolia, Nuoda's foreign The Mongolian steppe is also dominated by the Outer Mongolians. At that time, who will be the final victor will become a new unknown.”

Under the intimidation of Qiao Bashan's sharp eyes, the Soviet major general hurriedly expressed his thoughts. (To be continued..)