Age of Conquest Reborn

The commander of the Transcaucasus Military District of the Soviet Union, General Kulykin, commanded an attack that ended dismally. It was just a desperate effort, but when he encountered an opponent like Liu Hongzhang, not only did his tactics go unconventionally, but his weapons and equipment also happened to be those of the Soviet army.

How can the nemesis of tanks be invincible?

According to statistics, after more than an hour of fighting, a total of more than 8,000 Soviet soldiers fell on the beachhead on the south bank of the Selenga River. Among them, more than 3,000 were wounded and captured, and none of them was without injuries. It can be seen that at that time

The firepower of the two brigades directly under the corps was so intensive that it was lucky for these more than 3,000 wounded Soviet soldiers to survive.

There were more than 3,000 injured Soviet prisoners of war, but Liu Hongzhang was worried. He had to treat the injuries, but he couldn't carry out the division commander's consistent order of not taking prisoners like he did with the Japanese soldiers. He could just send a bullet and be done with it, which would save his worries.

It's easy and there's no psychological burden. When dealing with Soviet prisoners of war, you can't just kill them. It's not that you have a good impression of the Soviet army, but it's just that you haven't reached that level.

More than 3,000 prisoners with missing arms, legs, and missing body parts demanded medical supplies, food, and drink. Not only did they occupy the beds of the army's field hospitals, which were not abundant, they also tied up the energy of a large number of military doctors and nurses, making the field operations difficult.

The director of the hospital complained endlessly and rushed to the headquarters to complain to Commander Liu Hongzhang and Deputy Commander Ouyang Yishan.

"Commander, deputy commander, our field hospital is so large. After a few days of fighting, the troops suffered a lot of casualties. The more seriously injured ones were all transferred to Cullen General Hospital, but the remaining lightly wounded and

and seriously injured people who cannot be transferred, requiring a large number of manpower

Take care of me, to put it bluntly, my military doctors and nurses even trot to the toilet. I wish I could take care of three of them, but you can do it and cram more than three thousand in at once.

How can the wounded soldiers of the Soviet army survive if we are asked to accompany them to the military field hospital?"

"The medicines are tight, the beds are tight, the military doctors are nervous, the nurses are nervous, everything is tight. I can only come to you to find a solution. I am helpless! We can't leave these Soviet prisoners of war in the wilderness." A colonel military doctor in his sixties

The dean said with a sad face.

Liu Hongzhang's head was big at that time. When fighting in the past, he just wanted to fight happily. These logistical matters were handled by the logistics department of the Corps, so he had no trouble and no chance to worry about it. Now it's better. Not only is he responsible for fighting,

Even the good thing of capturing so many prisoners was a lot of trouble. He looked at the deputy commander Ouyang Yishan as if asking for help.

Ouyang Yishan shrugged, looking helpless, and Liu Hongzhang was so angry that his teeth itched. At a glance, he saw the brigade chief of staff, Colonel Liu Chenglin, next to him. His eyes lit up and he said: "Chenglin, leave this matter to me.

You and Deputy Commander Ouyang handle it.

Okay, is it possible that I, the commander in charge of the entire campaign, still have to worry about this matter? What do you need to do? Report the casualties of the troops and the results of the battle to the division headquarters. I'm going to bed. It's nothing serious.

Son, don’t bother me!”

After saying that, he led a few guards, clasped their hands behind their backs, walked squarely, and then left, leaving Ouyang Yishan and Liu Chenglin behind, smiling bitterly at each other. The director of the field hospital was afraid that the two of them would also find excuses to escape.

The difficulty was not solved, so he reluctantly asked for instructions on how to deal with these more than 3,000 wounded Soviet prisoners of war.

Finally, Ouyang Yishan had an idea and came up with the idea that no matter how injured the Soviet prisoners of war were, they would all be sent to Cullen. The reason was very good. This was the front line. A large number of Soviet prisoners of war were stranded here. It was not only difficult to manage, but also easy to manage.

trouble,

This strained the energy of the troops and was not conducive to future battles. The three of them hit it off immediately. Immediately, the large truck escorting the prisoners of war, carrying more than 3,000 helpless Soviet prisoners of war, drove away from the front line of the Selenga River in the vast darkness.

, heading towards Cullen.

After dealing with the prisoners of war, they sent away the relieved director of the field hospital. Ouyang Yishan and Liu Chenglin came to Liu Hongzhang's resting place. Far away, they heard thunderous snoring. When they went in, they saw that

Good guy, this commander who commands 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers slept soundly. The two shook their heads, smiled bitterly, and each found a place to rest. The entire independent division on the south bank, with more than 70,000 soldiers,

They all fell asleep with the relaxation after victory.

Only a few vigilant eyes were watching the other side. Liu Hongzhang, who had won the battle and took advantage, could sleep peacefully. General Kulykin, the commander of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military District on the north bank of the Selenge River, was in a state of confusion.

, not satisfied with the food, he racked his brains in the tent to write a battle report to the General Staff. To be honest, this report was not easy to write.

After several days of fighting in the Battle of the Selenge River, the troops of the Transcaucasus Military Region have lost their troops and are exhausted. The morale of the troops has been low to a certain extent. It is difficult for such a unit to do anything amazing. If

Without reinforcements and unexpected situations, it can only be the result of stopping here.

However, requesting reinforcements is not easy. Comrade Stalin’s intention is for the troops of the Transcaucasus Military Region to take over the battle to regain Outer Mongolia. The other troops of the Soviet Red Army each have their own defense zones and tasks, and will not be dumped just because of one Outer Mongolia.

Despite the strength of the entire country, if reinforcements are not obtained, this battle will not go on. Moreover, they will encounter Tang Qiuli's vanguard. If the main forces of the Independent Division arrive on the battlefield one after another, the troops of the Transcaucasus Military Region will have no choice but to panic.

Get back to where you were!

After thinking about it, General Kulykin was so entangled that he almost lost his heart. This was no longer a matter of face. It involved whether he could complete the tasks assigned by Comrade Stalin on time, as well as his own life and fortune. He gritted his teeth and proposed to the General Staff to increase the number of troops.

requirements, especially the air force. Of course, a highly exaggerated report was made on the aviation strength of the independent division in Outer Mongolia.

It’s not alarmist, it’s just an exaggeration of the ratio of the enemy’s strength and weapons and equipment. Regarding the request for reinforcements, General Kulykin was not as open as a lion. He proposed that as long as he adds two more troops to his army, plus two

An artillery division and two tank brigades are enough.

Regarding the current embarrassing and difficult situation, General Kulykin had a hard time expressing his sorrow. The arrogant words he made before sending troops have now become a joke. He did not want his subordinates to see his sad face, so the content of the message was not disclosed to the military region.

The chief of staff, Lieutenant General Zernenko, was in charge. After the telegram was sent, there was uneasiness and anxious waiting, as well as the unfathomable fear of the red tsar's power.

Unlike General Kurekin, who was filled with worries and mixed feelings, Tang Qiuli, commander of the independent division, smiled very happily and brightly after receiving Liu Hongzhang's battle report.

Tang Qiuli typed Liu Hongzhang's telegram, and said to the Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe and the Chief of Staff of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Wang Jun, who were also excited: "Liu Hongzhang is not an easy man. With a long-distance marching division, he is not

Within fourteen hours, fight two battles in a row and counterattack

and defense were equally outstanding. The Soviet army suffered two defeats in a row. In the next two days or so, Liu Hongzhang's life would be much easier. If it weren't for the need of the battle, Liu Hongzhang himself would be able to defeat General Kurekin.

, so worn that I lost my temper at all."

"It seems that the division commander should give up intervening in the Selenge River frontline headquarters and let Liu Hongzhang free his hands and feet to fight. It is much better than us commanding from hundreds of kilometers away, and there will be no mistakes in judgment and blind command.

What a joke, what do the two chiefs of staff think?"

Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, however, disagreed with the division commander's opinion and said: "It is possible to completely delegate the command of the Selenge River front line, but there is one thing. From the division commander's overall battle deployment, the Selenge River battlefield

It's just a group of them

In three days, the other brigades of the directly affiliated corps and the East Point troops will arrive at the designated wèizhi one after another, and the battle will enter a new stage of luring the enemy deeper. If the Selenge River battlefield is separated separately, it will not be conducive to overall command!"

Wang Jun also disagreed, but his words were more reserved, "Commander, I think Chief of Staff Zhao's opinion is very correct. The Selenge River battlefield is not a long-term defensive situation. After three days, the defense line must be given way. Or

It would be better for you to give unified command!"

Tang Qiuli smiled and did not express his opinion, but suddenly asked an unexpected question, "Two chiefs of staff, according to your judgment, in order to break through our blockade, the Soviet commander, who has been frustrated in repeated attacks, will

Will he ask Stalin for help and increase his troops? Or, in other words, will he retreat and give up?"

Zhao Yuhe and Wang Jun looked at each other, neither of them eager to express their opinions. In fact, this was a difficult question to answer. Judging from the timing of the Soviet army's choice of sending troops to Outer Mongolia, it was determined to win. However, after several days of fierce fighting,

, the Soviet offensive was frustrated and stopped on the north bank of the Selenga River. Without increasing its troops, it would be difficult for the troops with lost energy and blunted edge to achieve the purpose of the campaign. Judging from this situation, it is imperative for the Soviet army to increase its troops.

It is also possible to retreat when faced with difficulties, and to retreat at this point. Soviet generals who know well that nothing can be done and have rich battlefield command skills will not be so stupid. Therefore, there are two possibilities, but there is only one.

It is true, one of the two must be present, but the teacher's question must be answered. This should be a kind of research, in other words, it can help the teacher resolve his doubts.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Yuhe broke the silence and replied cautiously: "Commander, the opinion of Chief of Staff Wang and I is that the Soviet army will definitely increase its troops. The reasons are as follows. The Soviet army has spent so much effort to invade again.

In Outer Mongolia, they lost troops and generals without taking any advantage, and just waved away the troops. This is not the style of the Soviets, and it is not the result that Stalin hoped for."

Tang Qiuli still smiled and said as if talking to himself: "More troops? From which direction are they coming? It's good. Since we have prepared a pot, we don't have to worry about too much rice. At most, it is just a pot of raw rice. Our appetite can also swallow it."

Get down!"

(To be continued)(To be continued...)