Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 514 Target: Singapore
"However, the fleet sent by the rebels to swim in the Johor Strait this time is quite large. Can our Nanyang Fleet guarantee to outperform them? You know, our naval fleet is also responsible for protecting our 20th Army's cross-sea operations. "Xu Shuzheng, director of the 20th Army's combat department, said.

"Please don't worry about this. I have already contacted the Nanyang Fleet. At that time, they will send two fleets to contain the enemy ships in the south, forcing the Singapore Fleet's fleet in the Johor Strait to withdraw there, and attract them to the Pacific Ocean. At the same time, our aviation team is also willing to provide sufficient air cover when we cross the sea, there is no problem with these." Cai E said confidently.

"Did we start preparing for the cross-sea battle in the past few days?" Sun Chuanfang asked.

Cai E nodded, and then said to everyone: "What I want to tell you is that everyone should not take this attack on Singapore too simply. In the past, we fought in the above areas, whether it was in China or in Myanmar, In Malaysia, we are all fighting on the mainland, but this time is different. We are going to attack an island, and there are many uncertain factors in the battle. The heart of Yuan Shikai's rebels on Singapore Island, Yuan Shikai will definitely defend this island at all costs, so I'm going to fight this battle pretty hard."

As the supreme commander of the Huwei Army, he must consider all unfavorable factors, so no one dared to say anything in front of the commander-in-chief before the people below came up with a solution.

After thinking for a while, Cai E smiled and waved his hands: "I'm a little too worried. We have a strong advantage. It shouldn't be a problem to defeat Yuan Shikai. Three days later, when the main force of the Nanyang Fleet arrives, we will take three The first route is to land from Caixi Port and march towards the urban area. This route is left to the 22nd Army to solve. What I want to emphasize is that you must not rush forward. Although we have no How to fight in the streets, but Singapore is not Johor Bahru, the so-called trapped beasts will fight against us, the enemy will definitely try their best to deal with us. The most important thing is to reduce the casualties to the minimum, understand?"

Jin Yunpeng, commander of the 22nd Army, immediately stood up, saluted everyone, and then assured Cai E: "Please rest assured, Commander, our 20th Army will definitely be able to complete the task as required!"

"Very good, Commander Jin, I will leave the western front to you." Cai E returned a military salute to Liu Cunhou with satisfaction. "The second route, which is the middle route, is your 21st Army led by Li Liejun. It landed at the mouth of the Sembawang River, then infiltrated the Bukit Panjang area, and finally entered the urban area. Is it okay?"

Li Liejun patted his chest, and confidently assured Cai E: "Please rest assured, Commander, my 21st Army will never disappoint your trust, and will definitely be able to capture Singapore City smoothly!"

Cai E smiled and said to Li Liejun: "It's good for you to have confidence, but don't be too conceited, and don't underestimate the enemy. The more you get to this point, the more terrifying the enemy will be. Don't underestimate Yuan Shikai, who is in a desperate situation No one can estimate the powerful fighting power that erupted at the moment."

"Yes!"

"Commander Liu Cunhou, your 20th Army landed at Serangoon Port, and then attacked the city of Singapore. Remember, everyone, you must take the city of Singapore at all costs. I will personally lead the team on this route. Everyone else What opinion?"

"Commander, I have an opinion!" Liu Cunhou raised his hand and said.

"What's your opinion, Commander Liu?" Cai E looked a little displeased.

"As the commander-in-chief of the Huwei Army, you should not come to the front line in person. You should sit in Johor Bahru and command the platoon instead of leading the soldiers to charge. Therefore, I ask you to stay in Johor Bahru. The eastern front will be under the unified command of our 20th Army. I hope the commander agrees." Liu Cunhou is a soldier by nature, and he never beat around the bush when he speaks.

Cai E looked at Liu Cunhou coldly for a while, and finally said: "Okay, I promise you, all the members of the headquarters and I will stay in Johor Bahru, and you go to attack Singapore. But everyone remember, no matter what, we must take Singapore .”

"Yes!" The participating generals responded together.

"Dismiss."

At the same time, Yuan Shikai's heart was extremely heavy in Singapore's Governor's Mansion on the other side of the Johor Strait. He just got angry at the rebel generals present.They all know very well that Singapore, as an isolated island, is already within the scope of the enemy's full-scale attack.In addition, once the main force of the powerful Nanyang Fleet arrives, can the small Singapore Fleet withstand it?I am afraid that as soon as the opponent's [-]-ton battleship passes by, the Johor Strait will be wiped out among the masts and sculls.

Yuan Shikai opened his swollen eyelids, glanced at Lu Zongyu, Lu Zongyu nodded, and said in a very weak voice: "My colleagues, everyone knows that we have just lost Malaysia, and the enemy's front has already pointed at us Singapore." , Singapore has also entered the most dangerous moment. Defending Singapore and the safety of the Governor-General is our greatest mission! Do you understand?" "Understood."

"Okay, I won't talk too much nonsense. Now I am here to make military arrangements. After three months of fighting, our troops fighting on the Malay Peninsula have suffered serious losses. But everyone knows that Singapore is now It's the last moment of life and death, so it's impossible to take a break. I hope everyone will grit their teeth and persevere. We are now dividing the city defense forces into five forces. Everyone must defend me carefully, and guard their respective areas well. There must be no arsenic leaks! The Singapore Defense Force is responsible for the defense of the city center and is the last force in our defense system. The other four defense areas are the Jurong area, Bukit Panjang area, Tampines area and Uganda in the north. Teguang Island area of ​​Min Island." At this point, Lu Zongyu looked at Yuan Shikai, and Yuan Shikai nodded for him to continue talking.

Lu Zongyu raised his voice and said: "The Jurong area will be defended by the main force of the 9th Division. The Bukit Panjang area will be defended by the 11th Division because of its prominent location. The Tampines area will be defended by the Public Security Bureau. Min Island and Tekong Island are defended by the 15th Brigade, do you understand?"

The generals nodded to indicate that there was no problem.Then Lu Zongyu talked about some defensive details, and then announced the adjournment of the meeting.

"Director Lu, what do you think of this battle to defend Singapore?" After everyone left, Lu Zongyu asked Lu Jianzhang, the director of the Public Security Bureau.

"Do you want to hear the truth? Or do you want to hear compliments?" Lu Jianzhang said listlessly.

"Nonsense, of course I want to listen to the truth. I want to listen to your real thoughts."

"Well, let me tell the truth. Singapore cannot be held. It is impossible to hold Singapore. This is the general trend!" Lu Jianzhang replied very positively.

"He, you are looking for death!" Lu Zongyu pulled out his pistol with a "chuckle", opened his head, and pointed at Lu Jianzhang.

Lu Jianzhang stood there without changing his face, and looked at Lu Zongyu motionlessly. After a long time, Lu Zongyu stomped his feet and slowly put down the pistol. He also knew that Lu Jianzhang was telling the truth, and it was impossible for Singapore to hold onto it. . "Lang Zhai, although Singapore can't hold on, we have no way out." Lu Zongyu said decadently.

Lu Jianzhang sighed and didn't say anything, what else could he say?Now the entire Singaporean army is indeed at a disadvantage, and it will be really difficult to turn things around.

"Hmph, even if we can't win, we must make Huwei Army pay the most painful price!" Lu Zongyu went crazy, gnashing his teeth and screaming. Lu Jianzhang looked at him silently from the side, in Lu Jianzhang's eyes , Lu Zongyu at this time is both ridiculous and pitiful.

"The main force of the Nanyang Fleet has arrived at the Strait of Johor. Last night, we encountered the Singapore Fleet in the eastern part of the Strait. After a night of fighting, we adopted the tactics of splitting into encirclement and double-teaming, defeating the main force of the enemy fleet in one fell swoop and sinking the local battleship. We defeated three enemy ships, and all the rest were captured by our army." Two days later, Cai E met Chen Shaokuan, the director of the Nanyang Fleet's Military and Political Department in Johor Bahru. The good news told Cai E.

Cai E was overjoyed, and then briefly introduced the battle plan of the Huwei Army, and said: "This time, I hope that my troops can quickly occupy Singapore. This requires the strong cooperation of your navy."

Chen Shaokuan smiled and said to Cai E: "Please rest assured, Commander, our Nanyang Fleet will do our best to help you. After all, this is a major matter for the empire, and no one dares to ignore it."

Then, Chen Shaokuan immediately divided his fleet into three groups.They escorted the 20th Army, 21st Army, and 22nd Army respectively, and launched an attack on Singapore Island in three routes.

"It's not good. The enemy is about to land on our northern coast. Their naval fleet is attacking us. Their warships fired round after round of bombardment at our coastal fortifications. The firepower is quite fierce." The signalman said. Report to Lu Zongyuhui.

"Damn, they finally started to attack. I want them to know that it is easy to land on Singapore Island, but it is difficult to successfully capture it. I want them to pay the most painful price on the island!" Lu Zongyu slapped the table again He stomped and shouted again.

Battleships, cruisers, gunboats, and other large and medium-sized warships continued to bombard Singapore to the north coast area indiscriminately. At the same time, landing craft were released one by one. The bullets began to make a forced landing.

In the Caixigang area, Cai E sent the 2nd Independent Regiment as the advance team to carry out landing operations in advance, and the rebels did not make much resistance.The gunfire was very weak, and there were no troops guarding the position.

"It's strange. It seems that the rebels only stationed a battalion here. Cai Xigang is a very important landing point. They only sent such a small number of troops to garrison. There must be something weird." Qi Xieyuan, the head of the regiment, frowned. He said, "It looks like the other party is going to lure us to the center of the island, and then fight us guerrilla, trying to consume our troops through guerrilla tactics. Damn it, Yuan Shikai really has capable people under his command."

(End of this chapter)