Age of Rebirth

Yu Deshui and Shen Jun immediately understood what was going on after receiving the order from their teacher Tang Qiuli.

Because before this, Yu Deshui and Shen Jun had exchanged opinions on the relevant situation with Sun Zhenbang, the "Chairman" of the Military and Political Committee of the Outer Mongolia Region and Commander of the Border Guards, after receiving reports from their subordinate departments. With many years of experience in intelligence and counter-espionage work, relying on instinct, the "foreign independence alliance" should be nipped in the bud, otherwise, it will cause future troubles.

However, Sun Zhenbang's opinion at the time was to insist that the Military and Political Committee of Outer Mongolia should handle it by himself, and there was no need to disturb too many people, especially the division commander Tang Qiuli. , things were unfortunately right.

Seeing the teacher's rather harsh telegram, the two of them looked at each other with a heavy heart. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they were dereliction of duty. If the two had insisted on their opinions and reported the situation in Outer Mongolia to the teacher, it would not be an exaggeration. There will be no such a dangerous situation as today, and the "foreign independence alliance" will not succeed at all.

Therefore, after the transport plane landed at Kulun Airport, Yu Deshui and Shen Jun had no time to taste the autumn weather in Outer Mongolia. After arranging their respective subordinates, they hurried to Kulun City by car to meet the teacher Tang Qiuli. On the way, the two of them discussed it and took the initiative to make a self-criticism to the teacher, which seemed to be an apology. [

When they arrived at the headquarters of the Outer Mongolia Frontier Defense Army and saw the division commander Tang Qiuli, the two of them did not see the slightest nervousness or anxiety from the division commander's face.

Before the two of them could speak, Tang Qiuli greeted them first, and said, "Not bad, very punctual. This time you two generals are transferred here. I think you already know the reason. Tell me, how many people have you brought?"

Yu Deshui, who was older, reported first: "Master, this time I came to Outer Mongolia and brought all the personnel from various departments of the Intelligence Department Headquarters who did not have tasks. A total of 430 people, all of whom are experienced. veteran."

Shen Jun went on to report: "The personnel in our investigation department are mainly from the Special Operations Section and the Security Section, plus the personnel transferred from other departments, a total of 670 five people, all of whom are elite soldiers and strong generals, waiting for the division commander at any time. Order!"

Tang Qiuli nodded and said, "That's right, you are aware of the current dangerous situation in Outer Mongolia, and mobilizing so many people won't affect the work in other regions, right?"

Yu Deshui and Shen Jun looked at each other, and Yu Deshui replied: "Mr. who doesn't know, we have made arrangements. Director Shen and I have made a deep review of Mr. Xiang. As a functional department, we did not take precautions. Work is our dereliction of duty, please punish the teacher!"

Tang Qiuli waved his hand, stopped Shen Jun who was about to continue speaking, and said, "Two directors, it's not time for a review yet, the most urgent task now is to put you immediately into the monitoring of the key members of the foreign independence alliance. If you have anything to say, let’s wait until the crisis is resolved. Time is running out. I won’t keep you for dinner. Your subordinates Qi Shuanghe and He Junjie are waiting for you outside. For details, listen to their reports and arrangements for operations. It will also be conveyed by them!"

It was only then that Yu Deshui and Shen Jun realized that the situation in Outer Mongolia was more serious than they had expected. The commander didn't even have time to have a meal when he entertained his subordinates who came from afar. The two saluted and said goodbye. heavy.

As soon as Yu Deshui and Shen Jun went out, Colonel Wang Jun, Chief of Staff of the Outer Mongolia Frontier Defense Army, hurried in with a telegram and reported: "Reporting to the division commander, I have received a report from Tongbatu, the second cavalry brigade stationed in Irkutsk. Urgent telegram from the brigade commander, this afternoon, about two divisions of the Soviet army are moving to the outskirts of Irkutsk to join the Soviet troops of a mechanized infantry division that was there earlier."

"The Soviet army has formed a tendency to encircle Irkutsk. Brigadier Tong Batu judged based on this that the Soviet army has the intention to attack in the direction of Irkutsk. He called to ask for instructions on the next move of the troops!"

Tang Qiuli frowned, and asked Wang Jun, "Where is Zeng Shiqiang, the third cavalry brigade that reinforces Tong Batu's brigade, where is it now?"

Wang Jun replied: "I have just crossed the Selenge River, and Irkutsk is still ten hours away. This is without considering the cavalry troops taking a break in the middle. If you take a short break in the middle, you need to more than eleven hours.

Tang Qiuli's heart became tense. He didn't expect that he would transfer the backbone members of the "Foreign Independent Alliance" inside the border army to Kulun for training. It can also be seen that Stalin's determination to take action in Outer Mongolia.

Irkutsk was taken from the Soviet Army during the first Outer Mongolian War. It is located at a strategic point on the left bank of Lake Baikal. It does not have strong fortifications. In addition, Tong Batu’s Second Cavalry Brigade, They are not good at fighting urban defensive warfare, and they don’t have any heavy weapons. The topographical conditions of the city are also not conducive to defense. The total strength of the Soviet troops of the three divisions should exceed [-], which is more than twice the strength of Tongbatu’s troops. .

In particular, which mechanized division, in the flat Irkutsk area, is the nemesis of the cavalry unit. It can be judged that in front of the Soviet army with superior strength and weaponry, the Tongbatu brigade defended Irkutsk Ke, if he couldn't stand it for three days, the final result would be the annihilation of the entire army. Even if Zeng Shiqiang's third brigade went up for reinforcements, he would not be able to fight against the Soviet mechanized troops, and the entire army would still be annihilated.

The battle between the two cavalry brigades must not be fought. Tang Qiuli asked: "Chief Wang, what is the opinion of Brigadier Tong Batu? Also, has the Soviet army's encirclement of Irkutsk been completed?" "

Wang Jun replied: "According to Brigadier Tong's telegram, the Soviet army is moving to the two wings of Irkutsk, and it is estimated that it will be surrounded by the area in more than six hours. Urkutsk, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements, Brigadier Tong also said that all the more than [-] soldiers of the second brigade are determined to fight Lao Maozi to the death and show the prestige of our independent cavalry unit, even if the entire army is wiped out , I don't hesitate, Mongolian men, in front of the enemy, have no habit of shrinking!"

Tang Qiuli did not speak. Tong Batu's determination to fight and his spirit of seeing death as home are commendable. I also believe that all the soldiers of the Second Cavalry Brigade can do this. Fighting, such determination, can only cause the troops to suffer heavy losses.

Seeing that Tang Qiuli did not speak, Wang Jun said: "Master, according to my judgment, the Soviet army did not rush to attack, but instead moved to the two wings of Irkutsk. , split out, encircled and wiped out our garrison troops, because judging from the situation of the Soviet-Mongolian border, the Baikal area is a salient part, and it is convenient for the movement and deployment of the Soviet mechanized troops.”[

Tang Qiuli was taken aback. He didn't see this because he didn't know the terrain of Outer Mongolia, or he was "disordered". In addition, he underestimated Stalin's determination to take action in Outer Mongolia. From the very beginning, it was a disadvantage. The new tsar of the Soviet Union was a lunatic. The Japanese Kwantung Army was eyeing the Soviet Far East. The trouble had not been resolved, and he dared to start another war.

Tang Qiuli admitted that his thinking this time did not keep up with Stalin's head. While Wang Jun was still waiting for the division commander's order, Major General Sun Zhenbang, the commander of the Outer Mongolian Frontier Army, hurried in again and said, "Mr. An urgent telegram from Li Changjiang, commander of the Fifth Cavalry Brigade stationed in Ulan-Ude, the cavalry reconnaissance team reported that a large number of Soviet troops were "approaching" Ulan-Ude from the direction of Chita in the Soviet Union."

"The force is about four divisions, including two mechanized divisions. The old Maozi is really going to do it. Damn it, I forgot the lesson a few years ago. Commander, I will lead six brigades of troops. To reinforce Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk, we must fight the old Maozi well. There is a situation in Ulan-Ude, and there will not be a rest. As long as Tong Batu and Zeng Shiqiang stick to the spot for two days, we will We'll be there!"

Tang Qiuli looked coldly at Sun Zhenbang, who was filled with righteous indignation, and said: "Just now, Chief of Staff Wang sent a telegram from Tong Batu. In the direction of Irkutsk, three divisions of Soviet troops appeared. Irkutsk Ulan-Ude and Ulan-Ude are only separated by the southern part of Lake Baikal, and mechanized or cavalry troops can reach it in less than eight hours, but they have gathered seven infantry divisions of the Soviet army, with a strength of more than 9 people."

"Sun Zhenbang, you have six cavalry brigades, plus the original two brigades, you have a strength of more than [-] troops, and you have no armored troops and heavy weapons. Let me ask you, the enemy is strong and we are weak, and the equipment is at a disadvantage. How do you fight a mechanized army with cavalry? Do you want the soldiers to die? Stand still? What are the terrain conditions of Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude? Are there city defenses? You let the soldiers rely on What stand? They are cavalry!"

In the last few words, Tang Qiuli's tone turned sharp and his voice became louder. He was very dissatisfied with Sun Zhenbang's performance, and he was so soft-hearted towards the "foreign alliance" forces that he left behind the current hidden dangers. It can be left unmentioned, after all, it is justifiable, for the stability of the Outer Mongolia region, or the danger of this organization is underestimated, or even if there is a riot, the Outer Mongolian border guards cannot be ruled out, causing Fundamental damage.

But now it involves a battle of great disparity in strength, involving the life and death of more than 1 soldiers. Sun Zhenbang is still so lacking in consideration. If you are hotheaded, you have to take troops to reinforce and make so-called sacrifices.

As the head of the military and government guarding one side, Tang Qiuli asked himself in secret if he showed such a lack of calmness due to a lack of consideration in a hurry, or because he had overestimated his ability.

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