Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Calculate Zhang Xueliang

Maybe it was Zhou Xingguo's luck, the shelling had just started, and in the first round of artillery fire, a shell happened to fall into Ding Xichun's brigade headquarters, although Ding Xichun's life was not killed.However, the precise shells have achieved another unexpected and huge result.

The only three radio operators in the communication platoon directly under Ding Xichun's brigade headquarters, without exception, all died in the explosion of the shell.Even a radio station in the brigade headquarters was blown up into a pile of parts.

The communication station communicating with the higher authorities was destroyed. Ding Xichun, who was an army general, directly believed that the communication code book of the Northeast Army was also destroyed in the sound of the shell explosion just now.

In addition, the artillery fire of the Ninth Army was too fierce at that time, and the entire brigade headquarters was besieged by Zhou Xingguo's armored assault battalion before it could react. There was no chance to worry about the gain or loss of the code book. [

And this gave Zhou Xingguo's 27th Division a chance to wipe out the Northeast Army's Independent Eighth Brigade, and at the same time, was very lucky to seize the Northeast Army's code book and radio contact frequency from a radio operator.

He was born in a military academy, and Li Guosheng has always attached great importance to army communications.Zhou Xingguo, the commander of the 27th Division, who has been fascinated by his ears and eyes, is very aware of the importance of communication on the battlefield.

After getting the password book and contact frequency, I am happier than eating honey.Without the slightest hesitation, he quickly ordered the communication company directly under the division headquarters to start using the radio to monitor the contact signal of the Northeast Army...>

I don’t know if I don’t listen, I’m startled when I hear it... >

Because the radio operators of the Independent Eighth Brigade died too quickly.As soon as Zhou Xingguo's counterattack started, Ding Xichun cut off radio communication with the General Command of the Northeast Army and the [-]th Independent Brigade in the rear.until now.Zhang Xueliang, who was far away in Shenyang City, still didn't know that the Eighth Brigade was wiped out.The fact that I have lost an infantry brigade.

As soon as the communication company's radio was turned on, one after another inquiry telegrams poured into Zhou Xingguo's hands.

"Master, this is Zhang Xueliang's inquiry telegram, which has been sent several times in a row, how should we reply...>

"Where did these other inquiry telegrams come from?" Zhou Xingguo did not answer right away.Pointing to the telegram in Liu Qingwen's other hand, he asked.

"A telegram from the [-]th Independent Brigade of the Northeast Army, asking when the troops will set off to gather around Pulandian...>

"Independence Tenth Brigade, Pulan Store...>

Thinking for less than a minute, with a sly look.It just flashed past Zhou Xingguo's eyes.Facing Liu Qingwen, the chief of staff who was waiting for the order, he said with a meaningful expression: "Old Liu, do you want to wipe out another brigade of the Northeast Army...>

Seeing the puzzled expression that quickly flashed across Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen's face, Liu Qingwen continued: "As far as I know, Zhang Xueliang of the Northeast Army still holds a naval fleet that cannot be underestimated. This time, If we can make good use of these telegrams, maybe I can add a powerful naval force to the Ninth Army. How about it, are you interested in doing two more big battles...>

Excluding the troops needed to defend Dalian and Lushunkou, the troops that the entire 27th Division can use are fully calculated.There are only 7000 people up and down.With [-] troops, we will eliminate another elite infantry brigade of the Northeast Army.at the same time.Rely on this army force to take down the naval fleet under the Northeast Army.Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen didn't understand what Zhou Xing had in mind even if he wanted to break the sky.

At this moment, Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen, as if hearing a big joke, turned to Zhou Xingguo and asked back with a look of astonishment: "Master, how is it possible, did I hear correctly?"

"Everything is man-made, nothing is impossible... >

Speaking of this, the confident Zhou Xingguo seemed to have thought of something, and said: "I think at the beginning, when my Ninth Army was still dissatisfied with the establishment of a local security division. Facing the attack of an elite Japanese infantry brigade, the whole of China, including us Including myself, I don't think much about this battle. But, the result? Under the correct deployment and guidance of the commander-in-chief, we won the battle directly at a negligible cost, shocking the whole country, and completely playing the reputation of our Ninth Army .”

"And now? Whether it's the strength of the troops or the active equipment of the troops, compared with a year ago, there have been earth-shaking changes. Under such good conditions, what else can't be done?"

"I can confidently say that as long as we deploy properly and make good use of this bargaining chip in our hands, we will surely win the entire battle. From the Northeast Army Zhang Xueliang, we will make a big blow and make him suffer so much that he can't tell...>

"Chips...>

Zhou Xingguo smiled, and said, "Chief of Staff, you will know what this bargaining chip refers to. From now on, I will be the commander-in-chief of Zhang Xueliang, the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, and command Zhang Xueliang to send me Zhou Xingguo. Whatever you want, obediently send it to my Ninth Army."

Under the stunned gaze of Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen, the smile on Zhou Xingguo's face quickly disappeared.Facing the radio operator who was waiting for the order in front of him, he decisively ordered: "Use the captured code book, and in the identity of Ding Xichun, the commander of the Independent Eighth Brigade, call Zhang Xueliang of the Northeast Army: Because the brigade headquarters was attacked by the Ninth Army's naval artillery, The radio station has been damaged to a certain extent. At present, the damaged radio station has been repaired and can send and receive telegrams...>

As the crisp sound of the telegraph sounded in the telecommunication room, Zhou Xingguo did not stay here for a moment, but quickly returned to the war room, and began to focus on the battle sand table in the center of the war room...

Of course, thinking comes down to thinking, and Zhou Xingguo did not let go of his old partner Liu Qingwen.While searching for something on the sand table, he said to Liu Qingwen, who seemed to be missing something beside him: "Old Liu, if we want to ambush the Northeast Army's Independent [-]th Brigade, which location do you think is the most suitable battlefield...>

The chief of staff, Liu Qingwen, was worthy of being a staff officer, and he fought in front of him in the sand table.It can be called very clear.Just as Zhou Xingguo finished speaking, the voice of Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen.has already sounded.

Pointing to the only main railway line on the sand table representing the Liaodong Peninsula, he said, "Master, the Northeast Army's Independent [-]th Brigade travels from Gaizhou to Wafangdian. It is the most convenient and the closest route. There is only this main line."

"According to the equipment situation of the Eighth Independent Brigade on the battlefield, the Tenth Brigade of the Northeast Army wants to bring all the heavy equipment and arrive at Wafangdian in the fastest time. Then there is only one way to go... >

"According to the sand table, this main railway line is the most suitable battlefield for ambushes, and it is undoubtedly Wanjialing...>

Looking in the direction of Liu Qingwen's finger, Zhou Xingguo's eyes suddenly shone brightly.Facing Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen, he said in agreement: "A good place, it really is a good place. If that's the case, then let's make Wanjialing the grave of the Tenth Brigade of the Northeast Army...>

"Old Liu, let the communication company, in the name of Ding Xichun, issue an order to Liu Yifei, commander of the [-]th Brigade of the Northeast Army: Order the [-]th Brigade to receive a large amount of combat supplies from the artillery regiment under the commander-in-chief in Gaizhou. Quickly go south along the main railway line, and join forces with the main force of the Eighth Brigade at Wafangdian...>

"Also. Since we have mastered the radio frequency of the Northeast Army, Zhang Xueliang, who is far away in Shenyang, should bleed... >

"Brilliant trick...>

Afterwards, he continued to ask expectantly: "Master, with this plan, our 27th Division can not only eat up a main force brigade of the Northeast Army with minimal casualties. More importantly, we can also earn money for nothing from Zhang Xueliang." Take the equipment of an artillery regiment. Just, to do what you just said, add another naval squadron to my Ninth Army, I don't understand...>

"With an army of less than [-] people, it is absolutely impossible to force-land the naval forces in Zhang Xueliang's hands. However, in addition to the naval forces under my Ninth Army, it is also possible to force-land a dozen ships under the Northeast Army." It's not that difficult...>

Immediately, he continued to order to Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen: "Send another telegram to Zhang Xueliang, because the Ninth Army has stationed a naval fleet at Lushunkou, facing the threat of naval guns, our army cannot approach Dalian at all. In order to recover Dalian and Lushunkou as soon as possible, especially the Lushun military port that has been occupied by the Japanese "government" for decades, I request the commander-in-chief to dispatch the naval fleet to participate in the battle, and cooperate with the army to seize Dalian, Lushunkou, and Lushun military port in one fell swoop. important place...>

"After sending out the telegram to Zhang Xueliang, immediately send a battle report to the commander-in-chief to report our thoughts. We ask the naval column to cooperate with us and take down the Northeast Army navy fleet in one fell swoop. The Navy must be very happy to cooperate with us... >

Seeing the confident expression on Zhou Xingguo's face, Chief of Staff Liu Qingwen replied with the same confidence: "Master, don't worry, this time, Zhang Xueliang who is far away in Shenyang must be let Can't eat and walk around...>

As the commander-in-chief of the 30 elite Northeast Army, Zhang Xueliang, of course, cannot put all his thoughts on the Liaodong battlefield.After the task was issued a few days ago, Zhang Xueliang's attention was focused on the unfinished Central Plains War at this moment.I want to gain more benefits for myself and the entire Northeast Army through this war.

With the arrival of "Ding Xichun's successive telegrams asking for help", Commander-in-Chief Zhang Xueliang began to pay attention to the Liaodong battlefield hundreds of kilometers away from Shenyang City.

After reading the telegram, Commander-in-Chief Zhang Xueliang's slightly emaciated face suddenly became gloomy.Facing Rong Zhen, the chief of staff beside him, he said dissatisfiedly: "What is this Ding Xichun doing? After such a long time, he has not even taken down a single Dalian. He has also lost troops and generals. Asking for help, other than asking for help, he Ding Xichun Can't you do something else?"

Compared with Zhang Xueliang, commander-in-chief, who was angry because of his youth and vigor, Rong Zhen, the veteran chief of staff, seemed much calmer.After carefully reading the telegram, he said to Zhang Xueliang with a calm expression: "The commander-in-chief calm down...>

On the one hand, it was because I was too young and did not have much combat experience.On the other hand, because Rong Zhen and others are all veterans who fought with their father on the battlefield.On many issues, the thoughts of these veterans will have a great influence on Zhang Xueliang's decision.Therefore, for Chief of Staff Rong Zhen's suggestion.Even though he is the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, Zhang Xueliang attaches great importance to it.As soon as Rong Zhen's voice fell, Zhang Xueliang asked back. [

"What do you mean, Chief of Staff?"

"Commander-in-Chief, no matter what. Both Dalian and Lushunkou must be in the hands of our Northeast Army. After finally driving away the hungry wolves of the Japanese, we must never bring in the tigers of the Ninth Army. Therefore, to the Ninth Army We must continue to fight. This is a strategic policy that we cannot change no matter what...>

After the commander-in-chief Zhang Xueliang nodded in agreement, Rong Zhen's voice sounded again.

"Commander-in-Chief, since the artillery fire of the Ninth Army is so sharp, I believe that even if the Tenth Brigade arrives at the front line, there is nothing they can do to face the enemy's artillery fire. Therefore, I suggest that, according to what Brigadier Ding said, immediately dispatch an artillery The regiment went south, cooperated with the two main brigades, and took Dalian and Lushunkou...>

"It seems that we can only do this...>

Not only Zhang Xueliang, but also the chief of staff Rong Zhen, a veteran of the Northeast Army, was also very cautious in mobilizing the only naval fleet of the Northeast Army.After all, the navy is not like the army. After the war, as long as there is money, it can be replenished at any time.

There are more than a dozen ships under the naval fleet, although they have been in service for several years, or even ten years.However, despite this, these ships are rare large surface ships in the entire Chinese navy.It is certain that under the tight seal of the Japanese Navy, among the dozen or so surface ships, one loss is absolutely one loss.

Of course, Chief of Staff Rong Zhen is not without enterprising spirit.After a brief moment of contemplation, he opened his mouth to analyze: "Commander-in-Chief, since our naval fleet has been established for several years, it has been used as an inland sea fleet because of the strict blockade of the Japanese Navy at Lushun Port, and has not experienced any naval battles."

"A unit without combat experience, I believe that neither the army nor the navy will have too strong combat effectiveness. Now, the entire Japanese army at Lushunkou has been wiped out. Looking at the whole of China, except for the Central Navy fleet, which is far superior to our Northeast Army Navy In addition, other local forces are unlikely to be the opponents of our Northeast Army. In this case, I thought, why can't we use these weak naval fleets to train troops?"

"On the one hand, enhance the actual combat capabilities of the naval fleet, and on the other hand, capture enemy naval ships and enhance the strength of our northeast naval fleet...>

"Train troops, capture local ships, and enhance the strength of your own fleet...>

Although he has successfully taken over the post of commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army.However, due to various reasons such as seniority and command experience, his influence in the eyes of the soldiers of the Northeast Army cannot be compared with that of his father.What's more, some generals even rumored that the Northeast Army will be destroyed by themselves in the near future... >

For these messages, the young and energetic Zhang Xueliang absolutely cannot tolerate them.However, because he was too cowardly, since he took over as the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, he has not been able to gain much benefit for the Northeast Army in several consecutive changes in the country.And this exacerbated the rapid spread of such rumors in the military.

Now, regain Dalian and Lushunkou, expand the naval fleet...>

"Chief of staff, I have decided to order the naval fleet to send troops to Lushunkou quickly. At the same time, I will frequently inform Ding Xichun of the naval radio station, and tell Ding Xichun that the two sides must cooperate well to take down the Lushun military port and wipe out the Ninth Army. Subordinate Naval Fleet…>

"The Commander-in-Chief is wise...>