Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 29 Lure the enemy to go deep
When Fan Tianhao heard that Liu Sanyi's battalion wiped out a brigade, his whole body floated up. He only saw the result.But he didn't know that the process was so difficult. Apart from his strong combat effectiveness, this victory was really lucky.It is also caused by people's underestimation of the enemy.

Seoul, in a luxurious courtyard.Sitting there was a short but strong man. He was the captain of the Nakata Field Regiment of the First Army of the Far East Army stationed in North Korea: Koji Nakata.

He held the telegram he had just sent back in his hand, his eyes staring like goose eggs.Holding back his anger, he asked, "Is that all?"

"This was sent by the Takeda Brigade three hours ago, and we have lost contact since then. There is no latest information so far." A soldier stood in front of Nakata and said seriously.

Koji Nakata is too aware of the combat effectiveness of the Takeda Brigade, which is the most powerful unit in their entire alliance.For this reason, he specially equipped them with the most advanced radio station at that time, which can be said to be armed to the teeth.The entire army does not have equipment like their brigade, not to mention that Captain Takeda is a warrior who has survived many battles.After graduating from the Army University, he started from the deputy captain of the squad, and he was promoted to the captain through military merit.He is Nakata's favorite general, and now he lost contact with him in a foreign land for at least three hours.He had already started planning for the worst, but he would never believe that the entire brigade would be wiped out, not even a single one would come back.Losing a brigade of troops, even the Qing Dynasty still doesn't know how many troops came.

If Koji Nakata knew that his most powerful troops were only wiped out by 500 people from the first battalion of the Qing military region, he would immediately cut his abdomen open to thank the emperor.

"Continue to contact and send scouts to investigate the location that Takeda said. Order the Inoue Brigade to advance another [-] miles to the west to meet the retreat of the Takeda Brigade." Koji Nakata always thought that he was only in battle and could not use the radio station.He never even thought in his mind that the entire Wutian brigade would be wiped out, and the defeat would be so fast and complete.

"Yes."

On the other side, the battlefield was finally cleaned up.Casualties have also been counted. In this battle, 270 and six people from the Liu Sanyi Battalion were killed, and the rest were also injured to varying degrees.The second company and one row escorting the wounded and prisoners returned to the rear.The entire Liu Sanyi Battalion was still able to fight, and there were only 180 nine people left.

"Battalion Commander, look, I found it while cleaning the battlefield. What is this thing?" asked a soldier with bandages on his hands.

"You are so heartless, why are you looking for these scraps of metal? Go and find out if I have any wine or something." Liu San said impatiently.

"Battalion Commander, this seems to be similar to the radio station in our standard military headquarters." Jiang Fei said.

"Huh? You think I don't understand! The radio station in the Standard Military Headquarters is bigger than this, and there are old and long lines. This thing is probably a mold for the telegraph soldiers to use in daily practice. Use it with us. A wooden spear is like practicing assassination, it’s not very useful.” As Liu San said, he kicked the most advanced radio station of the Japanese army away.This kick just hit the switch of the radio, and the whole radio began to work.Constantly receiving orders from Seoul and telegrams asking about various situations.

"Huh? Battalion Commander, this thing is ringing. Look, look, there is paper coming out." Jiang Fei hurried over to pick up the radio.

"This is really strange. I even kicked the wooden gun into a real gun. In the future, our military firearms in the Qing Dynasty will only be made of wood. If I kick it, it will become real. It can save the emperor a lot of money." Liu San kept bragging.

"What kind of mess is this?" Jiang Fei felt dizzy looking at the earthworm text coming out from the radio.

"You don't understand even a young scholar? Hurry up and report to Fan Biaotong, and ask our telegraph soldiers to translate." Liu San ordered.

"Report to General Dong's order: Liu San's battalion is stationed at the same place, not to step forward. Those who violate the order will be beheaded! Liu San will return to the camp of the Chinese army immediately after receiving the order." A signal soldier sent an order.

"Understood." Liu San said.

"Congratulations to Battalion Commander Liu, General Dong is very satisfied with your performance this time. Hurry up and receive the reward." The messenger said courteously.

"Brother Lao." Liu San said happily.Turning around, he said to Jiang Fei: "Little scholar, I'll leave this place to you. Gather up the troops, and I'll have this capital. If someone comes again, I'll return it first."

"Understood." Jiang Fei cursed secretly in his heart, he was called back, and he was not allowed to fight if there was no battle, it was really shameless.

The main force of Dong Liang's two bids is [-] kilometers west of Liu Sanzheng, and they can arrive there in two hours on horseback.As soon as Liu San got off his horse, he got into the Chinese army camp.

"Liu San sees General Dong, Fan Biaotong, and Mao Biaotong." Liu San rode his horse and galloped all the way, and the wound on his back began to bleed again.

"Liu San, are you dying?" Fan Tianhao asked with concern.

"Being bitten by a mosquito is no good for a small war. It's far worse than us." Liu San said proudly while gesticulating.

"Sit down." Dong Liang said.

"Thank you, General." Liu San didn't dare to speak to Dong Liang with a playful smile.

"What are you holding in your hand?" Dong Liang asked.

Liu San stood up, handed over the radio station in his hand and a sheet full of earthworms, and said: "I found it when cleaning the battlefield. It must be a human radio station. There is still paper out. I can't understand it either, just Bring it back and show it to the general."

Dong Liang took over the radio station, and looked left and right, but he didn't see any tricks. "Such a small radio station? Xiao Mao, show it to the telegraph soldiers. What is written on it?"

"Yes." Mao Weimin said after taking it.Turn around and pay the bill.

"Liu San, tell me about the situation at that time in detail." Dong Liang said.

"Yes, I'm carrying out the task of exploring the road, and went to the woods near the Xiaolu Bridge." Liu San eloquently described the battle situation at that time.

Dong Liang and Fan Tianhao frowned for a while, and smiled for a while.As if he was also in it, when Liu San mentioned the scene of the officer committing suicide at the end, they all applauded in unison.

"Then how many troops are left in your battalion?" Dong Liang asked.

"Even the humble ones, there are still 180 nine heads." Liu San answered truthfully.

"Well, you did a good job. You also fought very tenaciously. This general will ask for credit for you in front of the emperor." Dong Liang stood up and patted Liu San on the shoulder, then turned around and said to Fan Tianhao, "Replace Liu San, and you can take another battalion to go up to the top, and continue to advance towards Seoul."

"Ah? General, I have experience in fighting the army. Let me continue to be the vanguard, I can still fight." Liu San hurriedly asked for a fight without waiting for Fan Tianhao's answer.

"Presumptuous, step back. Is it your turn to teach the general how to do things?" Fan Tianhao said.

Fan Tianhao actually liked this rude subordinate very much, although Liu San was usually a little rude.But he was never ambiguous when fighting, and he was one of the few battalion commanders who could make him feel at ease.Now the first battalion has lost two-thirds of its troops, and it has also been injured.Of course, I also hope to replace him so that the team can take a good rest.

"Yes." Liu San drooped his head.

Just as Dong Liang was about to speak, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the tent.Mao Weimin rushed in with a soldier.

"General, I have information." Mao Weimin turned to the soldiers and said, "Retell the message you just translated."

"Yes." said the soldier. "The telegram said that it was almost time to find out how many troops the Qing Dynasty sent. Nakata Commander has sent the Inoue Brigade to meet you, and has advanced another fifty miles to the west. We have reached Wujia Village, and we will join Inoue as soon as possible and return to Seoul."

"Take the map." Dong Liang ordered.

After a while, a map of North Korea was spread out on the table in the large tent of the Chinese army.

"Liu San, where is your army now?" Dong Liang asked.

"Here." Liu San pointed out accurately on the map.

"Wujia Village is only a hundred miles away from you." Dong Liang thought to himself.

"General, let me send two battalions to go round and eat his Inoue brigade." Fan Tianhao said excitedly.

Dong Liang thought for a while and said: "Our communication means are too poor, the troops can't stretch too long." Dong Liang looked at the telegraph soldier and continued: "Can you make this telegram?"

"Yes, General." The soldier looked only left and right, with an immature face.

"Okay, send me the power. Let's say, Takeda's troops encountered the Qing army near the Xiaolu Bridge. After several hours of fierce fighting, more than 500 opponents have been wiped out. The number of the rest of the Qing army is not detailed. Now our department is in Xiaolu Set up an ambush on the bridge and wait for the main force of the Qing army. Ask the Inoue Brigade to go to Xiaolu Bridge for reinforcements." Dong Liang said.

As soon as the words fell, the eyes of everyone in the tent lit up.In my heart, I secretly admired the general's careful thought. This trick to lure the enemy into the depths is really high.

"Yes." The telegraph soldier immediately sent a telegram.

"General, what if the younger one doesn't come?" Mao Weimin asked.

"I bet they will definitely come. They thought we were the young soldiers of the Eight Banners. They were holding pillows and shooting!" Dong Liang said confidently.

"Report, they sent a telegram. Said: Your department is waiting for help, and the Inoue Brigade will arrive before dark." The telegraph soldier answered truthfully.

"General, leave it to me. Let me take two battalions of troops to ensure that they will never come back." Mao Weimin was eager to try.

"General, let me go. Liu San's troops have fought with Xiao Xiao and have combat experience. I can bring another battalion with me." Fan Tianhao didn't want others to pick up ready-made ones.

Dong Liang looked at the two of them with squinted eyes and shook his head.Slowly said: "There is a chance for you to make contributions, but this time, the general will do it himself."

(End of this chapter)