Age of Rebirth

Chapter [-] Encircled by Iron Wall

Tang Qiuli wiped out the 12 Soviet command commanded by Lieutenant General Vuchkov in the Hadasan area west of Kulun, and immediately commanded the troops directly under the corps, and quickly marched westward to face the main force of the First Soviet Far East Army commanded by Lieutenant General Zhukov. Zhukov Realizing that the battle was not good, he ordered the troops to retreat quickly.

The vanguard of the directly subordinate corps bit the Soviet avant-garde troops, and Zhukov couldn't get away. The two sides launched a fierce battle of encirclement and anti-encirclement in the Uliasutai area.

The troops commanded by Zhukov himself were quite powerful. 10,000+ Soviet soldiers, for their own destiny, launched a tragic counter-attack against the surrounded squadron, and the battlefield became even more chaotic.

The desperate attack of the Soviet soldiers brought great danger to the directly subordinate corps. The artillerymen on both sides could no longer tell where their forward positions were. , The Soviet army surrounded by the two wings almost broke through the defense line of the squadron. [

Time and time again, Tang Qiuli threw all his troops into the battlefield. The Soviets were red-eyed, and the soldiers directly under the corps were even more red-eyed. In the most critical time and space, Tang Qiuli even threw his own guards The troops were all sent to the front line. In the end, there were only a dozen special guard soldiers left by his side.

There were fierce gunshots everywhere, and the guns were constantly exploding near Tang Qiuli's command vehicle. At this time, the developed communication system of the Independent Division played a decisive role. Radio stations and walkie-talkies had been equipped to the platoon level. Directly under the Corps, report the battle situation to the headquarters at any time.

Tang Qiuli has a clearer grasp of the situation on the battlefield than Zhukov. He always transfers troops to tight areas at the most critical moment, forming a superior force on the local battlefield. The Soviet army's assaults are repelled again and again, and they hang around Zhukov's neck. The rope is getting tighter and tighter.

When it was getting dark, the Soviet army lost all its vigor, and its attacks became weaker and weaker every time. Compared with the squadron, the soldiers' soil work ability was not half as bad as that of the Soviet soldiers. The Chinese soldiers who surrounded them , Constantly excavating temporary fortifications, step by step to compress the Soviet army to the area around Uliasutai.

The sky was bright, and the Soviet army was finally unable to attack. Even the First Guard Army, which wanted to seize the Kazadewu Pass, was beaten back and rushed into the encirclement circle. At around nine o'clock in the morning, the encirclement circle was initially formed. Although the encirclement was still very weak, the overall situation was in Tang Qiuli's favor.

The sound of the guns gradually subsided, and the two exhausted opponents were panting violently, trying to regain their strength as soon as possible, and then dealt a fierce blow to the opponent. In the night of melee, the casualties of the corps directly under the Independent Division reached more than 3 Among them, more than 200 people were killed, more than 400 tanks were destroyed, and more than [-] artillery pieces were destroyed.

In order to break the encirclement, the Soviet army took the initiative to attack and suffered heavy casualties. More than 700 people fell under the guns of Chinese soldiers. The injury situation is unknown. They lost all their tanks and more than [-] artillery pieces, which was even more unfavorable. What's more, Zhukov's troops have been gradually compressed, losing the ability to take the initiative to attack.

On the battlefield, there are corpses of soldiers from both sides everywhere. The bright red blood and yellowish pastures present shocking mottled colors. With thick smoke and flames, the bodies of tank soldiers were hanging outside the cockpit, and there were scenes after fierce battles everywhere.

The Soviet army stopped fighting, and Tang Qiuli had no need to attack. He ordered the troops not to rest, and to build fortifications immediately. As long as the Soviet army did not attack, they would keep watch on the spot. If the Soviet army tried to break through, they would resolutely fight back.

"Zheng Yong, you artillerymen have to be even more nervous. All artillery, pay close attention to the movements of the Soviet artillery, cover the troops' fortifications, and once the Soviet army bombards our forward troops, kill them all immediately," he told the artillerymen. Commander Zheng Yong issued a special order.

"Teacher, don't worry, our artillery unit, in the artillery battle with the Soviet artillery last night, hadn't had enough fun yet, the bastard couldn't bear it anymore. This time, if he dared to show his face, it was his own. You're looking for death, just watch the fun!" Zheng Yong's loud voice in the headset made Tang Qiuli frown.

At the same time, Zhukov was also holding a military meeting. His face was exhausted, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was much older after just one night. Only his eyes were still so sharp. He glanced around a dozen senior generals, and his voice was slightly hoarse. Said: "Comrades, the dangerous situation we are facing, needless to say, after a night of fierce fighting, our army suffered heavy casualties, losing all tanks and half of the artillery."

"Right now, the squadron under the command of Tang Qiuli has surrounded us. If the encirclement of the squadron cannot be broken, the entire group army will be wiped out here. I ordered the troops to rest for four hours. , and then launch the final attack. All party members must stand on the front line of the charge and set an example for the soldiers. Comrades, commanders and political commissars, return to the army immediately and mobilize."

At the critical moment, Zhukov didn't waste time, nor did he seek anyone's opinion. Although Tang Qiuli surrounded the troops, his encirclement circle was still very weak. This was his last chance. He didn't want anyone to raise objections. A senior commander, At all times, keep a clear head, and Zhukov did it.

Completely different from Zhukov, Tang Qiuli seemed very relaxed. This night, the spirit of the Soviet army was destroyed, Zhukov's tanks were destroyed, and his artillery was crippled. If Zhukov wanted to break through, he had to use The body of the Soviet soldier was blocked, and the Soviets no longer had the madness and vigor of last night.

The situation on the battlefield reassured him, so Tang Qiuli sat in the command car, eating the individual rations with relish, and the beef jerky that Fu Qiang got for him in Kulun. Moisturize.

"Report to the commander, the Sulu Mobile Corps is calling," a staff officer rushed over. When Tang Qiuli heard it, he immediately forgot the deliciousness of the beef jerky. The main force of the Lu Mobile Corps has now reached the Zag area south of Uliasutai. It is estimated that in another three hours, the vanguard of the four infantry brigades and two artillery brigades can arrive at the battlefield. The main force is expected to arrive in five hours. All arrived."

The great news is that Tang Qiuli jumped off the command vehicle and laughed loudly, startling the body guards who were guarding him. What's the good news?Make the teacher happy like this?

"Hurry up, call the chief of staff!" Tang Qiuli quickly ordered the staff, and when he heard the staff convey the order from the division commander, Chang Feng thought something urgent had happened, so he hurried over, and saw the division commander's laughter from a distance, he Confused. [

"The chief of staff, the Sulu Mobile Corps, will arrive at Uliasutai in three hours. Immediately convey this good news to every unit to encourage the soldiers. Zhukov will not escape this time!"

Chang Feng was happier than Tang Qiuli. As the chief of staff, he knew more about the casualties and equipment losses of the troops than the division commander, and he also knew how weak the current encirclement was. The outcome of the battle is not yet known. When Tang Qiusheng's corps arrived, all his worries disappeared.

Zhukov, who was inside the encirclement, stood on the forward position, and through the lens of the telescope, he could see the figures of Chinese soldiers busy digging trenches. The trenches had begun to take shape. The formation of trenches is a noose that is put on the remaining troops of the First Army, making it even more difficult for the troops to break through.

At this time, it may be the most appropriate time for the troops to break through, but the current physical strength and energy of the soldiers are not enough to launch a full-scale breakout operation. No, the Chinese will never let the Chinese build the trenches. The *** team is at the forefront and destroys their fortifications!" Zhukov gave the order.

The sudden sound of cannons startled Tang Qiuli, thinking that the Soviet army had begun to break through again, so he quickly observed the battlefield. Fortunately, it was not what he was worried about.

The artillery of the Soviet Army had just landed on the forward position of the troops, and the artillery group directly under the regiment began to carry out suppressive shelling. After less than 10 minutes of fighting, the artillery of the Soviet Army became dumb, and Zheng Yong did not let it go. They bombarded for another 10 minutes. This time, the Soviet artillery was more honest than rabbits.

It's not that Zhukov didn't want to fight, but he couldn't bear the loss. The few hundred artillery pieces he had were left to be used during the breakout. In one breakthrough direction, a gap was blown up. Without the last bit of capital, the breakout would be even more hopeful. I can only watch helplessly as the Chinese soldiers gradually form the encirclement fortifications.

Zhukov put down the binoculars and returned to the command post. He had a premonition that the First Army might be doomed. He saw all the actions of the Japanese army and was not in a hurry to attack. Instead, he wanted to encircle them. This was even more frightening. Thousands of people are crowded in such a small area. The problem of drinking water alone can wear down the troops in a few days, and the medicines that are almost consumed can last for a few days. Where will the reinforcements come from?This Tang Qiuli would not let go of the First Army.

He took out the letter paper and wrote vigorously: "The General Staff Headquarters transferred to Comrade Stalin. My First Army is now surrounded by the squadron. Unfortunately, the development trend of the war situation is fair. Summarize foreign affairs. The reason for the failure of the battle is that our Red Army troops, from top to bottom, have the mentality of underestimating the squadron, and the combat effectiveness and equipment level of the squadron are still decades ago."

"Now, what we are facing is a completely different squadron. Its commander has more strategic vision and superb command art. I hope that all our senior generals can learn from the failure of the First Army." Lessons learned, I will lead all the soldiers to make a final breakout and dedicate my life to the Soviet!"

After writing this, Zhukov couldn't control his emotions, so he stopped writing, feeling unspeakable sorrow in his heart.

(To be continued)