Age of Rebirth

As far away as Yangon on the Indochina Peninsula, Tang Qiusheng, who holds the two independent divisions—the deputy commander of the Indochina Peninsula and East India and the chairman of the Indochina Peninsula and East India Military and Political Committee, is wise. Afterwards, it was proposed that only one No.20 Ninth Corps transferred to the north might not be enough to cope with the reinforcements of the Japanese army. It was proposed that six to seven brigades be mobilized from the Shulin Mobile Corps to strengthen the strength of the northern battlefield.

After listening to Zhao Yuhe's words, Tang Qiuli said without thinking: "No, you call Deputy Commander Tang. The troops in the southern region have been reduced to the minimum and cannot be transferred anymore. The Japanese's behavior style is elusive. , No one cares about guarantees, take advantage of our big fight in the north and the empty troops in the south, and attack the Indochina Peninsula with a backhand!"

Zhao Yuhe swallowed a mouthful of food and said, "Well, Commander, I think so too! It is necessary to maintain a certain force in the Indochina Peninsula to deter the Japanese. I don't understand. Aren't you afraid that we will take the opportunity to launch an attack if we deploy troops from this island?"

Tang Qiuli was full, put down the bowl and chopsticks, burped contentedly, and said, "I'm afraid, the Japanese are more afraid than anyone else, but there is no other way. I judge that the Japanese even have the intention to give up those few islands." Concentrate our forces on the battlefields of Australia, the Far East, Northeast, and the Korean Peninsula!"

Zhao Yuhe's eyes lit up, and he said, "Master, I have a suggestion..."

Tang Qiuli smiled slightly, and stopped Zhao Yuhe from saying, "Yuhe, don't go on, the time is not yet ripe! By the way, I just called Zhou Yushan and ordered the Beiping Rear Joint Service Department. Within a week In the meantime, gas masks will be distributed to all troops participating in the northern campaign, and every soldier must have a set. You should keep an eye on this matter! At the same time, I would like to remind the commanders of all corps to High-level officers and ordinary soldiers are strictly required to carry gas masks with them!"

Zhao Yuhe's eyes widened in surprise.He said in disbelief: "Master, do you suspect that the Japanese used poison gas? Impossible, isn't this a flagrant violation of international conventions?"

Tang Qiuli said coldly: "Yuhe, you remember one sentence, for the Japanese, you can't be too defensive, no matter how imaginative, you can't go too far! That is a nation and country composed of lunatics and self-destructive characters!"

dark night.Boundless darkness enveloped the land, but the port of Incheon in the central part of the Korean peninsula was a busy scene. The lights on the port were dazzling, as bright as day.A freighter unloads a large number of goods, and then these goods are loaded onto trucks.gallop away.

On the ruins of the Japanese army in Incheon, there is another scene. Countless electric lights illuminate the place as bright as day, the roar of construction machinery engines, vehicles and crowds shuttle back and forth, turning this place into a huge construction site. There was a lot of noise everywhere. An engineering regiment of the Northern Aviation Group of the Independent Division was fighting overnight to clean up the ruins on the Incheon Airport. According to the command of the headquarters, the Incheon Airport was repaired as soon as possible.

On a hill about three or four kilometers away from the brightly lit Incheon Airport, in the dense bushes, a short man was lying on his stomach, holding a telescope, and carefully observing the brightly lit Incheon Airport. Ten minutes later, a group of trucks, loaded with construction materials, drove into the construction site, "Yoxi!" The little man muttered, climbed out of the bushes, and disappeared into the night like a ghost.

A few hours later, a top-secret telegram flew from a small village near Incheon on the Korean peninsula to the General Administration of Military Intelligence, the base camp of the Japanese army. Whether it was Ma Chaoyang, who was anxiously waiting for his division's reply in Mokpo, or the Navy and Air Force in Qingdao, Shandong, Neither Liu Cuigang nor Le Yiqin at the base knew how much danger this incident would bring to the Incheon Airport under construction. The war on the Korean Peninsula was in full swing, and the tentacles of the Intelligence Department of the Independent Office had not yet covered here. .

In Mokpo on the Korean Peninsula, the temporary headquarters of the Southeast Mobile Corps headquarters, Major General Ma Chaoyang, the commander, paced back and forth anxiously in the tent. Since the telegram was sent, he has been waiting anxiously. The general's call back was very quick. Not only did he agree with his new battle plan, but he also attached the opinions of the cross-sea campaign headquarters, expressing his strong support.

But Ma Chaoyang knew that it would not work if Commander Tang agreed to change the combat mode, which was an important part of the overall deployment of the Northern Campaign—the Korean Peninsula battlefield. The final decision was made by the division commander.

"Chief of Staff, it's been almost an hour since the telegram was sent out? Why hasn't the division commander replied yet? Tell me, can our new battle plan be approved by the division commander? After all, our actions are too big!" Ma Chaoyang With an anxious look on his face, he asked Colonel Xu Guangqi, the chief of staff.

Xu Guangqi was also confused, but he was still relieved: "Commander, such a major change in the way of fighting is not a trivial matter. We must allow the division commander to hold a meeting to study it. I analyzed it. The division pointed out that there has been no call back, and I am afraid it is still under study. As for our battle plan, you should eat something first, from noon to now, it has been more than ten hours, and you haven’t eaten a bite of food, if this continues, how can you do it!”

"If the commander's order comes down and our plan is approved, I'm afraid we won't have time to have a peaceful meal in the next few days!" Xu Guangqi said, gesturing to the guard behind him, and the guard went out knowingly.

Ma Chaoyang still didn't stop, and said: "Chief of staff, I don't have the heart to eat. I'm in a state of panic. The new battle plan hasn't been approved by the division commander, so let's move first. The two people who were transferred A heavy artillery brigade and two tank brigades requesting the assistance of the Armored Forces Command will arrive at Mokpo Port tomorrow, and the arrow is on the line. If the division commander disagrees, although we have a preliminary plan and can make temporary adjustments, we are still passive!"

"The battle meeting was also held, and the emotions of officers at all levels were also mobilized. If the commander of the fire withdrawal division does not approve our new battle plan, it will affect the morale of the troops. The next battle will be difficult to fight. Thinking about it now, we were a little reckless in this matter, how can we act like a motherfucker? Isn't this forcing the teacher to express his opinion? This thing is a bit rough!" Ma Chaoyang was there again Shaking his head is another self-examination with a sigh.

Xu Guangqi was relieved: "Commander, you don't have to worry. Since Commander Tang of the Battle of Crossing the Sea agreed with our new battle plan and strongly supported it, I think that the division commander has no possibility of vetoing it. After all, the words of Commander Tang of the Fleet Rights are still important!"

Ma Chaoyang shook his head and said, "Chief of Staff, it's not that simple. In Commander Tang's telegram, the prerequisite for supporting our new Mokpo battle plan is that there must be enough reserve corps to join the Mokpo battlefield. The transfer of the No.20 Ninth Corps is a matter involving the overall situation, so it is very complicated, and the division commander must consider many aspects! It is very possible to deny our new battle plan!"

Ma Chaoyang turned around and looked at the dark night sky. Xu Guangqi wanted to say something, but found that he had nothing to say. At this time, a confidential staff officer came in and was about to call for a report. Asked: "What's the matter?"

The confidential staff officer also replied in a low voice: "The chief of staff, the division commander and the cross-sea campaign headquarters have all called back!" As he spoke, he took out two telegrams from the file folder.

Xu Guangqi took the telegram, glanced at it quickly, and shouted excitedly: "The commander, the division command and the cross-sea campaign headquarters have all approved our plan!"

"What?" Ma Chaoyang turned around abruptly, "Chief of Staff, the specific content of the telegram!"

Xu Guangqi said: "The division commander approved our campaign plan, transferred the No.20 Ninth Corps in the Indochina Peninsula to the north, joined the Korean Peninsula battlefield, and revoked the original cross-sea campaign headquarters, and established the Korean Peninsula Theater Command, Fleet Commander Tang In addition, Commander Tang called and said that he has led the fleet that originally escorted the Marine Corps on the northern front, and set off from the Qingdao Navy and Air Force Base to Mokpo!"

Ma Chaoyang's eyes were full of energy, and he said eagerly, "Thank God, the hard work is finally not in vain. It's good that Commander Tang is here. Otherwise, with such a big mess, I really can't do what I want. Chief of Staff, two heavy artillery brigades and The two tank brigades will be able to go ashore in Mokpo tomorrow. You immediately organize the staff of the staff office to formulate a plan for coordinated sea, air and ground firepower operations overnight, and then report the plan to the aviation and fleet respectively. The day after tomorrow, I will fight! "

Near noon the next day, Tang Qiuquan arrived at Mokpo port and stood on the deck of the flagship. The Mokpo port was in a busy scene. He watched the ships continuously unloading large-caliber heavy artillery and tanks, and smiled at Chief of Staff Xin Xiguo. The major general said: "Xiguo, it seems that Ma Chaoyang is ready for a big fight! Mokpo's terrain conditions are not suitable for large-scale armored assaults. He asked the armored forces command for two brigades of tank troops. What are you doing?"

Xin Xiguo replied: "Commander, according to the content of Commander Ma's telegram, he wants to use tanks to cover multiple attacks by small groups of troops and minimize troop casualties. The Japanese army lacks anti-tank weapons. Method!"

When the fleet docked, Ma Chaoyang led the members of the corps headquarters, and the brigade commanders were waiting at the pier. Seeing Tang Qiuquan walking down the gangway, he hurried forward to greet him and stood at attention to salute, "Report to Commander Tang, Ma Chaoyang, the Southeast Mobile Corps, led the corps Members of the Ministry and brigade commanders, come to meet the commander, please give instructions!"

Tang Qiuquan looked at the row of shining generals in front of him. More than a dozen major generals stood in a row with their backs straight, and said with a smile: "Chaoyang, the formation is not small. It's just right, so I don't need to notify you. Let's go, and a military meeting will be held immediately." !"

(to be continued) (to be continued...)