Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

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A round of bullets swept across, not to mention, a row of Central Army officers and soldiers standing on the side of the ambush troops, without exception, were all swept to the ground and turned into corpses.

In a blink of an eye, one-third of the strength of the Central Army's forward reinforcement battalion was gone.On the face of the forward battalion commander of the Central Army, there was an expression of fear in an instant.Xun lay down on the ground, dodging the next bullets, and roared loudly at the surrounding subordinates who were still in shock: "Bastard, what are you still doing, want to die, get down, get down immediately ...>

Lie on the ground, although you can avoid the rain of bullets flying overhead.However, he couldn't hide from the raindrops of shells.

The 18 mortars in Guo Qi's hands poured ammunition onto the road at a rate of twelve shots per minute, regardless of consumption.In less than half a minute, almost a hundred mortar shells fell on the road and exploded one after another. [

First there was a burst of intensive machine gun fire, followed by a rain of artillery fire.The forward troops of the Central Army who entered the ambush circle had no chance to fight back except lying on the ground and praying that the shells would not fall on them.And during the half-minute shelling, all the submachine gunners and riflemen under Guo Qi's command rushed out of the trenches.By crawling forward, advance the battle line to a position less than 50 meters from the road.

"Throw a grenade...>

Battalion Commander Guo Qi yelled loudly, and hundreds of grenades emitting white smoke lined up and quickly flew towards the road that was completely covered in gunpowder smoke.Suddenly, a more intensive and violent explosion sounded on the road...

Hundreds of grenades gathered together and exploded.Its power is definitely not less than more than 100 shells.The explosion has not stopped, there are hundreds of submachine gunners in the first battalion.Like a hungry wolf smelling blood.Jumping up from the ground, holding a submachine gun that spewed bullets forward, he launched a final attack on the remaining enemies on the road...>

Of course, when the submachine gun charged manually, hundreds of riflemen did not forget to stockpile grenades to provide the submachine gunner with as much fire cover as possible.

After two rounds of grenade rain, submachine gunners were hundreds of meters away.Without encountering the slightest resistance, he rushed to the edge of the road completely filled with gunpowder smoke.

More than a hundred submachine gunners didn't seem to see the red barrels of the submachine guns in their hands, and they still poured ammunition on the remnants of the Central Army on the road close at hand.

More than one hundred submachine guns, thirty bullets for each submachine gun, and more than three thousand submachine gun bullets poured onto the road at such a short distance in the blink of an eye.

First there was a round of intensive bullet rain.More than a hundred shells followed, followed by almost a thousand grenades.Such a compact and fierce firepower attack, not to mention the 800-strong pioneer battalion of the Central Army.It is to replace them with eight hundred well-trained little devils who have been on the battlefield.After such a baptism of firepower, those who can survive.There is not much left.

The few remnants of the defeated generals had not yet reacted from their shock, and were shot again at close range by 300 submachine gun bullets.It is conceivable that there are still a few living people left on the [-]-meter-long road.

The smoke of gunpowder that filled the battlefield has not yet cleared.The more than a hundred submachine gunners who quickly fired a shuttle of bullets did not have time to appreciate their results.According to the predetermined plan, they hurriedly withdrew from the battlefield.At the same time, the light and heavy machine gunners and artillery scattered in the rear trenches...>

In the blink of an eye, the battlefield, which was still full of gunfire just now, suddenly became deathly silent.

The main force of the Central Army behind the Qianfeng Battalion heard the sound of guns, and the two division commanders, Shen Qimin and Wu Jiamin, rushed to the battlefield in a hurry.However, when the two of them actually reached the edge of the battlefield, they saw dozens of remnants and defeated generals staggering out of the gunpowder smoke.The hearts of the two were immediately replaced by shock.

Before leaving, in order to prevent the forward troops from being ambushed and unable to support the arrival of the main force, the two specially expanded the strength of the forward troops to a reinforced battalion.However, what the two of them didn't expect was that the strength of a reinforced battalion didn't even last for 2 minutes, and the entire army was wiped out.

This is a total of [-] well-equipped central army elites. How many troops did the opponent dispatch to take down the entire forward reinforcement battalion in such a short period of time?

While terrified, a trace of "doubt" immediately appeared on the faces of the two of them.Relatively speaking, Master Wu Jiamin, who was relatively calm in the situation, asked bluntly to the captain and company commander with the highest rank in front of him who had escaped by luck.

"Captain and company commander, I want to know what happened here just now. How many people are there in total and what is the equipment like in the enemy attacking you? Why can't a reinforced battalion survive for 5 minutes?"

Luckily escaped, in order to avoid taking responsibility, the captain and company commander of course exaggerated the enemy's situation as much as possible.

As soon as Master Wu Jiamin's voice fell, he pretended to be in pain and said: "Reporting sir, I preliminarily estimate that there is at least one regiment of the enemy who will strengthen the battalion and attack our forward...>

After the introduction by the captain and company commander, Shen Qiming, who came to the scene to investigate the situation in person, has already walked back.Seeing the questioning gaze Wu Jiamin cast on him, he nodded very silently, and said, "Brother Wu, he is right. Judging from the firepower density fired by the enemy at the scene, the enemy's firepower configuration is at least within one regiment." However, judging from the length and number of trenches dug by the enemy on the battlefield, the number of troops invested is only one battalion...>

"If my guess is correct, in order to deal with our forward reinforcement battalion, the enemy must have used an infantry battalion with enhanced firepower. Only with such a powerful firepower can the opponent paralyze our reinforcement battalion in a short time...>

When Shen Qiming wanted to continue to say something, Wu Jiamin with a serious face said: "Mr. Shen, no matter what the result is, the Ninth Army will wipe out an infantry of our army in just 2 minutes. This is an indisputable fact."

"And this fact has indirectly told us that the Ninth Army standing in Zaozhuang is not as weak as we imagined. If we do not treat this attack on Zaozhuang carefully, we may be bitten by the Zaozhuang garrison for underestimating the enemy One bite. At that time, the entire Zaozhuang offensive and defensive battle will become complicated and confusing."

Master Shen Qiming has never been to a military academy, but his years of military career have trained him to have a keen sense of smell and observation.Wu Jiamin's reminder immediately awakened him from the excitement when he first dispatched troops.After thinking for a while, he pointedly spoke to Wu Jiamin.

"Brother Wu, the troops have already been sent out. It is impossible to retreat calmly at present. More than [-] people were killed directly. If we can't show a result to the superiors, we can be sure that after the battle is over, the remaining For our two brothers, it's not just as simple as matching...>

Wu Jiamin frowned, and nodded noncommittally.Asked: "Mr. Shen, what do you mean?"

"With the strength of my two main divisions, continue to march into Zaozhuang and take Zaozhuang...>

If Wu Jiamin doesn't agree to even take the initiative to give up the command of the troops.Just can't explain it.After thinking about it, Shen Sheng said: "Since Mr. Shen trusts me so much, brother, then we will join hands to fight... >

After speaking, the expression on his face became serious.Facing Shen Qiming, he ordered solemnly: "Master Shen, in order to ensure that the troops will not be attacked again. I have decided: In the next march, we will not send forward troops. Step by step, the method of "pressing" slowly advances towards Zaozhuang, and completes the siege of Zaozhuang...>

"In addition, in order to ensure that the artillery and supply units in our hands are completely lost by the enemy's artillery fire. Two mountain artillery battalions and two supply battalions are divided into companies and distributed to each regiment for transportation."

"Although this method is a bit slow, it is more stable. As for how to attack Zaozhuang, we will make specific decisions based on the actual situation after we reach the outskirts of Zaozhuang..."

The Central Army directly under the Nanjing "government" appears to be a group.However, within this group, there are also several different factions.The cadets from the Whampoa Military Academy and the local troops who were not from the Whampoa Military Academy are undoubtedly the two largest factions in the Central Army.In order to obtain more establishments and equipment supplies for their own troops, the competition between the two factions has never stopped.

But in front of him, Wu Jiamin, who was born in a military academy, and Shen Qimin, who was not born in a military academy, happened to belong to two different factions.Since entering Xuzhou, on the surface, the relationship between the two is very good.However, secretly, the two were very unconvinced towards each other.

Now, after listening to Wu Jiamin's targeted deployment, although they belong to different factions.On Shen Qimin's face, still subconsciously, there was an expression of admiration.Without the slightest hesitation, he said with a face of approval: "Brother Wu, I will listen to you. Whatever you say, we will do it?"

Battalion Commander Guo Qi, who was almost wiped out of a vanguard reinforcement battalion of the Central Army, was full of joy of victory. He originally planned to find a chance to bite off a piece of fat from the two main divisions of the Central Army.However, with the rapid changes in the marching ranks of the Central Army, a large number of scouts were dispatched to both sides of the road for reconnaissance.

Facing this without the slightest loophole, it is like a marching column of the Central Army like an iron barrel.Battalion Commander Guo Qi had to give up this idea.With almost no casualties, they quickly rushed to Zaozhuang City to join their division commander Luo Qiyuan.

Zaozhuang garrison headquarters, facing the report of Battalion Commander Guo Qi.The division commander Luo Qiyuan, the commander of the first regiment Peng Jiaxin, and the commander of the second regiment Cao Yongxue directly put away the expression of belittling the enemy that was still on their faces a few minutes ago.Under Guo Qi's gaze, he fell into deep thought.

The quick response of the main force of the Central Army to the ambush of the first battalion made the three of them subconsciously feel that the two main divisions of the Central Army they encountered this time were definitely not the mobs they had encountered before.That being the case, it means that the next Zaozhuang offensive and defensive battle will not be as easy as I imagined.

As Guo Qi's immediate superior, Peng Jiaxin, the head of the First Regiment, believes in the report of his confidant and beloved general.After a full minute of contemplation, he opened his mouth and said, "Master, I have just analyzed the rapid response of the main force of the Central Army. I can be sure: the two main divisions of the Central Army must have a commander with outstanding commanding ability." ..."

"This is for sure. The commander-in-chief also often warns us never to underestimate our enemies. Especially the Central Army of Lao Jiang. You know, in the Central Army of Lao Jiang. Most of the officers have been trained by the Whampoa Military Academy , the command ability of many people is very outstanding...>

"Since the enemy who invaded our Zaozhuang is a big problem, I think that we have to make certain adjustments to the way we used to fight against the two main divisions of the Central Army. Change the 'total annihilation of the invading enemy' to 'defend Zaozhuang, Destroy the central army that invaded our territory in southern Shandong'. In the end, ensure the safety of the entire southern Shandong...>

"I agree with Lao Cao's proposal. Before the enemy is approaching the city, quickly change the tactics and tactics for this battle. Otherwise, in the next battle, we will definitely suffer a big loss. If one is not good, the whole Zaozhuang will be destroyed. We throw it away in our hands." Peng Jiaxin, head of the group, supported with a dignified expression.

If the two main divisions of the Central Army that are about to approach the city are still the miscellaneous troops that I have encountered before.Luo Qiyuan is confident that he can wipe them all out of Zaozhuang City.but.The two main divisions of the Central Army faced a series of dazzling deployments in the face of the sneak attack, which directly shook Luo Qiyuan's confidence.

The rapid change of the enemy let Luo Qiyuan know that the enemy he was about to face would be a truly elite team.Facing a real elite army attack.Can the troops that have been formed in their own hands for less than two months still hold Zaozhuang?Complete the tasks assigned by the commander-in-chief.A trace of deep worry gradually appeared in Luo Qiyuan's mind.

Especially after hearing the reminders from the two subordinates, Commander Luo Qiyuan who led the army independently.For the first time, I felt that my future, that is, the upcoming Zaozhuang offensive and defensive battle, had become confusing without knowing it.

Of course, worry is worry.Being able to stand out from the tens of thousands of troops and be appointed by Li Guosheng as the commander of one of the six main divisions is enough to show that Luo Qiyuan's qualities in all aspects are beyond ordinary people's abilities.

Looking at the questioning eyes of the two subordinates looking at him, he said decisively: "It is certain to change the tactics and tactics. Since the core of our next mission is to 'defend Zaozhuang', then the regiment we deployed outside the city, It has become meaningless. Now I order all the defenders of Zaozhuang to immediately shrink their defenses and enter the city. With the strong fortifications of Zaozhuang, they will fight an unprecedented offensive and defensive battle with the invading Central Army...>

"Yes, Master...>

In the distance of [-] kilometers, because of Wu Jiamin's caution, he walked for a whole day.The majestic city wall of Zaozhuang loomed in Wu Jiamin's sight.And at this moment, the day had passed, and the misty night slowly began to envelope the entire land of southern Lunan.

Facing the brightly lit city wall illuminated by torches, he looked behind him at his subordinates who were exhausted from a day of marching.The commander-in-chief, Mr. Wu Jiamin, ordered decisively: "Mr. Shen, tell the brothers to find a favorable terrain and set up camp on the spot to rest. After the brothers have rested, we will launch an attack on Zaozhuang early tomorrow morning."

"In addition, the defenders in the city are too cunning. In order to prevent the enemy from sneaking attacks on us under the cover of night when we are tired, the defense of the barracks must be tight at night. Patrols and guard posts must be dispatched At the same time, all the guard battalions of the two divisions were gathered together and used as night commandos. Once the barracks was attacked, the two guard battalions must immediately send reinforcements to destroy all enemies who dared to invade the barracks...>

"Brother Wu, don't worry, tonight I, Shen Qimin, will personally guard the town. As long as the defenders in Zaozhuang City dare to come, I am confident that they will come and go...>

The barracks where the two main divisions of the Central Army are located is heavily guarded outside Zaozhuang City, as if they are facing a big enemy.

The headquarters of the garrison in Zaozhuang City is also brightly lit.The division commander, Luo Qiyuan, was standing in front of the huge combat sand table, listening to the report of the reconnaissance troops with a solemn expression.

After the report was over, a long sigh quickly came out from the mouth of the regiment leader Peng Jiaxin: "Master, it's fortunate that you were vigilant and didn't let the troops go out of the city to launch a night attack. Otherwise, our night attack troops will definitely go out and never return." I really didn't expect that the Central Army outside the city could make such a strict military deployment under such exhausted conditions...>

"This further shows that the enemy we will face is a very difficult opponent...>

At this moment, the serious teacher Luo Qiyuan spoke.

Taking a deep breath, quickly calming down the turmoil in his heart caused by this time, he said, "Brothers, you should have some understanding of the enemy's strength. You can be sure that what is waiting for us will be It will be a very bloody battle. So, I hope the brothers can prepare themselves mentally in advance."

After finishing speaking, the expression on his face was shrouded in seriousness again, and he ordered in a deep voice: "Now, I order all the guarding troops, except the guarding troops on the city wall, to rest. We must save money for the big battle that will break out tomorrow. Enough stamina."