Age of Rebirth

Colonel He Xigetu, Chief of Staff of the Second Brigade of the Cavalry of the Outer Mongolia Frontier Defense Army of the Independent Division, is a very thoughtful and cautious person. Regarding the combat plan proposed by the brigade commander Tong Batu, although he thought it was impeccable, The possibility of success is very high. Using the high speed of the cavalry, they can walk away with one blow and never get entangled. Judging from this aspect of the plan, brigade commander Tong Batu's mind is clear and not impulsive.

However, as the chief of staff of the brigade, he must be calmer than the brigade commander. He must estimate the dangers faced by the troops in case of emergencies. Moreover, the commander's order is that the second brigade's ultimate goal is to withdraw to Kulun, and There is no meaning of arranging combat missions. From this perspective, the brigade commander is disobeying the division commander's order.

Therefore, just as Hasbagen, the leader of the first regiment, finished speaking, and before the other two regiment leaders had time to add fuel to the flames, He Xigetu rushed to say: "Brigade commander, I do not agree to fight this battle! "

Several people, including Tong Batu, were taken aback at the same time, especially Tong Batu, he never thought that his old buddy would have objections, so Tong Batu asked angrily: "The staff Chief, why do you object, tell the truth!"

He Xigetu said his thoughts without reservation, and finally he said: "Brigade Commander, I know your battle plan is absolutely sure of success, but I must consider that after the only unexpected situation, the strength of the troops As for the situation, I also know that it is impossible to persuade you to give up your determination to fight this battle, so I propose to report the battle plan to the division commander, wait for the division commander’s approval, and then decide on our actions, how about it?”[

Tong Batu's expression softened.He knew that his old buddy was speaking prudent words, the battlefield was changing rapidly, and anything could happen, but it was absolutely impossible for him to give up the battle that was brought to his lips.

Tong Batu said: "Old man, I understand your thoughts, but I can't listen to your dissuasion. More than 400 brothers are calling for me on the grassland ahead. Opportunities are rare and fleeting. There is no need to report to the teacher. , this is not contrary to our retreat plan. Also, I have no intention of putting the whole brigade into it."

"The specific combat plan is as follows. The Soviet army's camp in the Habdor area is divided into six places, which are relatively scattered and more conducive to our various raids. My plan is to draw the most elite twelve companies from the whole brigade, Every two companies are responsible for assaulting a Soviet camp. All the horses have their hooves wrapped in cotton cloth. At two o'clock in the morning, when the Soviet soldiers are most sleepy and their guards are most relaxed, they quietly approach the Soviet camp. Then, launch a surprise attack."

"The whole battle is strictly controlled to end within 10 minutes. After a charge, retreat in different directions and chase the troops. Regardless of the outcome of the battle, quickly leave the battlefield. The main force of the brigade will set off at one o'clock in the morning and continue to retreat in the direction of Kulun. , No matter what happens to Habudor, you must not turn back to rescue, this is an order, do you have any opinions?"

Including He Xigetu, they all shook their heads. They all felt the brigade commander's unshakable determination. Tong Batu said to He Xigetu: "Old man, the troops will be handed over to you. If I can't come back, the first The incense of the Second Brigade can’t be broken, let alone let the division commander cancel our designation, it’s all up to you! The meeting is over, and after the regimental leaders go back, immediately select troops, then rest, and wait for the signal from the reconnaissance company!”

He Xigetu had a sore nose when he heard Tong Batu's resolute words. He could feel that the old buddy he had been with for many years already had the belief that he would die. In the dark night, two pairs of Mongolian men's big hands were tightly holding Together, I felt the excitement in each other's hearts.

At midnight at 1000:[-], twelve companies of cavalry lined up neatly in several horizontal formations. Both men and horses stood quietly, without even a single hissing of the horses. In the eyes of more than [-] Mongolian men, shots shot With a fiery light, he stared intently at the brigade commander in front of him, who was not tall but imposing, his voice was rising, and the troops were fighting with high spirits.

Tong Batu rode his horse, walked slowly in front of the queue, communicated with all the soldiers participating in the battle with his eyes, and stood upright for a moment, Tong Batu roared, "Let's go!" On the horse, He Xigetu Hugging tightly, a cavalryman of a reinforced regiment, with cotton cloth wrapped on his horse's hooves, quietly disappeared into the night beside him.

He Xigetu watched as Tong Batu led more than 1000 soldiers and disappeared into the night. His heart was very conflicted. According to normal procedures, the army's combat plan should be reported to the division commander Tang Qiuli, but in case the division commander does not approve , What would the brigade commander think, the emotions accumulated in his heart could not be vented, and, in his opinion, this was a battle that must be won.

Perhaps, the estrangement between myself and the brigade commander will arise because of this. This is the last thing I want to see. For more than ten years, all my hard work and life have been integrated into this army and went to other troops. Even being a brigade commander is definitely not what I want.

Then accompany the brigade commander, let's take a risk, or let's be arrogant. In fact, in my heart, I don't want to fight this battle. In an instant, He Xigetu's entanglement dissipated a lot. The staff officer said: "Communicate the order. After three or ten minutes, the troops will set off, keep absolute silence, and continue to retreat to the direction of Kulun!" After giving the order, He Xigetu suddenly had a thought: "Is this the last time with the brigade commander?" respectively?"

The night was getting darker, and the evening wind outside the Great Wall in September was blowing fiercely, causing a biting chill. Tong Batu led twelve companies of cavalry and stopped two kilometers away from the Habudor Soviet camp. The elders all gathered around Tong Batu, and after he gave a few instructions in a low voice, the team dispersed, split into several groups, headed in different directions, and quietly disappeared into the night.

The road led by Tong Batu himself has the largest number of troops. In addition to the two cavalry companies, there are also brigade reconnaissance companies and guard companies, a total of four companies are used to raid the headquarters of the Soviet armored brigade. The location is also the place where the Soviet army camps with the largest number of troops.

The whistling night wind concealed the small movements of the troops. Tong Batu dismounted and walked to a hill on foot. Captain Baiyin Baoligao, the commander of the brigade's reconnaissance company, appeared suddenly from the dark night. In front of Tong Batu, he said in a low voice: "Brigade Commander, everything is going well. The Soviet army did not notice any movement. I divided the troops into six groups to monitor the Soviet army and guide the raiding troops. It is still early. You Go down and rest for a while, I'll just keep an eye on it!"

Tong Batu looked at the luminous watch. It was just one o'clock in the middle of the night, and there was still an hour before the attack. He smiled softly and said to Baiyin Baoli Gao: "Nonsense, can I sleep? Come on, follow me!" I'll go watch the old man together!"

As time went by, the Soviet camp had calmed down. The Soviet soldiers who had enough to eat and drink were lying around the bonfire in a mess. It was burning so fiercely that it could illuminate the surrounding area more than ten meters away. At this time, it was almost burnt out. The remaining dark red charcoal quickly lost its brightness under the strong night wind, and all the armored vehicles and trucks turned into clumps of black shadows, standing rigidly in the night.

Tong Batu's heart suddenly moved, and he said in a low voice to Baiyin Baoligao who was lying beside him: "Send five soldiers immediately to stop the other five assault troops. After the battle starts, don't use sabers, and prepare more grenades, submachine guns and Light machine guns, as the first wave of strike firepower, kill Soviet soldiers and bomb armored vehicles at the same time, and tell their commanders that sabers are not as good as grenades and sons in killing the enemy! Go! "

The time is gradually approaching two o'clock in the morning. This time is the time when people sleep the deepest during the day. The bonfire in the Soviet camp can only see dark red dots. Sitting on the cold grass, dozing with his head down, the Soviet army of an armored brigade, like a tiger that let down all vigilance, had no idea that there were more than 1000 prairie wolves lurking around them.

At two o'clock in the morning on September [-]th, Tong Batu flew on his horse and pulled out a resounding saber with a "swish". First, he raised the saber at the level of his eyebrows, then raised his right arm suddenly, and the blade flashed a cold light, pointing forward , There was no word, but the cavalry knew that the brigade commander had given the order to charge. [

The scene of tens of thousands of horses galloping and cavalry charging was not as imagined. Four cavalry companies and hundreds of horses were like a boulder moving as a whole in the dark night, slowly pressing towards the Soviet camp. In front were brigade commander Tong Batu and several of his personal guards.

The war horse first trotted slowly, the horseshoes wrapped in cotton cloth stepped on the thick grass, quietly, approaching, a Soviet sentry, wrapped in a coat, sitting on the grass, kowtowed, sleepy eyes, Tong The saber in Batu's hand slammed down, and a cold light flashed. The Soviet sentinel didn't have time to scream, and his head rolled to the side. The remaining Soviet sentries were all killed by the soldiers in the same way.

The strong smell of blood was quickly blown away by the night wind, and drifted into the noses of the soldiers, stimulating their blood to boil. Tong Batu sheathed his knife, opened the safety of the submachine gun, and shouted: "Kill!"

Following Tong Batu's order, the cavalry let go of the horse's reins, and slammed their heels on the horse's belly. The horse, which was in a state of eruption at any time, shot out like a rounded bow, and the boulder changed rapidly. The formation turned into a huge arrow, with a biting murderous aura, a gust of wind rolled up, and it shot straight at the Soviet camp.

In the quiet night, galloping war horses, horseshoes wrapped in cotton cloth, stepping on the grass, there is no sound like a drum, only a dull muffled sound, the distance is less than 1000 meters, for the cavalry charging at high speed, It's just a blink of an eye.

(To be continued) (To be continued.)