Age of Conquest Reborn

Regarding Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe's contemptuous words, Tang Qiuli smiled and continued: "The Japanese not only think about it, but are actually doing it. It was precisely because Stalin understood this little trick of the Japanese that he dared to make dangerous moves.

Troops were mobilized from the Outer Xing'anling battlefield, and Deputy Division Commander Liu sent a telegram saying that the reconnaissance troops in the East Point had discovered that Soviet troops from four armies were approaching the Outer Mongolia battlefield along the Soviet border."

Tang Qiuli was about to continue talking when Wang Jun, chief of staff of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, came in and said: "Commander, we just received information from the reconnaissance unit. The Soviet army crossed the Selenge River at about seven o'clock this morning. However, unexpectedly,

What is surprising is that a large-scale explosion suddenly occurred in the position abandoned by our army, causing serious damage to the Soviet troops occupying the position, but the specific number of casualties is unknown! The cause of the explosion is unclear.”

"Position explosion?" Tang Qiuli repeated doubtfully. It must have been a large amount of explosives planted in advance. Usually, the only troops that like to do this are Chutian's special operations detachment. However, he did not send a special operations detachment to enter.

When he went to the Selenge River War Zone to perform a similar mission, oh, by the way, it must have been Liu Hongzhang's handiwork. Tang Qiuli suddenly realized it, and then he burst into laughter, thinking to himself: "Liu Hongzhang is quite insidious!"

Tang Qiuli laughed and said, "Don't bother thinking about it. It was Liu Hongzhang's handiwork. By the way, Chief of Staff Wang, have the Soviet army taken any further action?"

Wang Jun replied: "Commander, as you have judged, the Soviet commander Kurekin was very cautious. After crossing the Selenga River, his main force was on standby and only sent three divisions of the Fifth Army to add additional troops.

The troops of the previous tank brigade will continue to move south. According to the mechanized marching speed of the Soviet forward troops, they will reach the Checheerleg line around five o'clock this afternoon!"

After a pause, Wang Jun suggested: "Division commander, should we send a small group of troops to conduct raids along the way? This will convince the Soviet army that our blocking troops were forced to abandon the Selenga River defense line due to heavy casualties!"

Tang Qiuli looked at Wang Jun approvingly and said: "This is a good suggestion. Let Yang Ketian's East Command troops send a regiment of troops to harass the Soviet army in company units. However, we must avoid the front.

, can we adopt a flank attack, not to annihilate the enemy, just to show off!"

Ever since the Fifth Army left the main force and marched south alone, General Kulykin’s nerves were all tense and his heart was filled with anxiety. He kept up with the commander of the Fifth Army, Major General Kulyakov.

There was constant contact. Before the Fifth Army set off, General Kulykin rushed to the military headquarters in person to give him face-to-face instructions.

General Kulykin said to Major General Kuryakov: "Comrade Kuryakov, the Fifth Army shoulders an important task. It serves as a pioneer for the main force of the military region. What you need to remember is that once it is attacked by an independent division,

The troops' attack immediately stopped and they stood still.

Wait for reinforcements. If there is no obstruction by any independent division troops on the way south, when the Fifth Army arrives in the area north of Checherlege, it will stop advancing and wait for my order. Before there is an order,

No action is allowed, you must remember this!"

General Kulykin was not at ease with Kulyakov. Compared with the indecisive Third Army Commander Major General Sergeyev, this guy's combat command style was too brave and sometimes simple-minded.

Some people do not understand the cunningness of the Chinese, so they must be warned repeatedly, otherwise this guy, whose head will be filled with blood as soon as he smells the smell of gunpowder smoke, will just rush in regardless of whether there are traps or not!

With the tens of thousands of troops of the Fifth Army, sophisticated equipment, and fierce fighting styles, it is really impossible for the opponent not to show some real skills. Only by using such troops can we test the sudden withdrawal of the independent division troops.

The river defense line, where is the real intention? This is a litmus test. Whether the Chinese have a conspiracy, you will know once you try it. Although the cost is higher, it is still much better than having more than 300,000 troops all falling into the trap of the Chinese.

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When they arrived at the General Staff Headquarters, after learning that they had broken through the Selenga River, they sent a congratulatory telegram with extremely enthusiastic praise. However, what General Kulykin was most concerned about was the sentence in the telegram, "Stalin

Comrades were delighted to hear the news that the troops of the Transcaucasus Military District had made a major breakthrough. Especially at the Politburo meeting, they informed all the members and alternate members of the Politburo about the matter. They greatly appreciated it and encouraged you to pursue the victory and capture Kulun in one fell swoop!

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It was a pitiful day. After fighting for six or seven days, countless noses and faces were bruised, and the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers were exchanged for the leader's praise. It was worth it. General Kulykin had mixed feelings in his heart. However, the originally uneasy heart

, but it’s getting hot!

The fully mechanized Fifth Army, with roaring tanks, trucks and artillery carts, rolled up smoke and dust, and carried a torrent of steel with them as they headed towards Cullen. For several hours, they reported that the road was smooth.

, there is no news about any independent division.

General Kurekin's heart became uneasy. The closer he got to Checherleg, the more his heart rose to his throat. This was not normal. The troops of the Independent Division on the front line of the Selenge River were not defeated.

, why not deploy blocking troops along the way, even if it is a constant harassment? This is a common sense issue. The quieter it is, the more it means there is something wrong!

It was not until about two o'clock in the afternoon on September 27 that Commander Kuryakov reported: "The troops were harassed by small groups of independent division troops. The enemy troops continued to attack on both sides of our army's marching route.

Landmines were laid along the road, which affected the advancement speed of the Fifth Army. However, there have not yet been a large number of independent division blocking troops. Comrade Commander, please rest assured that any form of blocking by the independent division troops will not be possible in front of the Fifth Army.

, will all be crushed!"

General Kulykin was not completely reassured. The Air Force's reconnaissance operation encountered setbacks. Two reconnaissance aircraft groups and dozens of reconnaissance aircraft were sent out, but none of them returned. According to the pilot's report before being shot down, the reconnaissance aircraft entered beyond Kulun.

When it reached the airspace of more than 400 kilometers north, it was intercepted by a large number of fighter jets from the independent division aviation. Prior to this, no signs of mobilization of the independent division troops were found.

In other words, the reconnaissance information obtained by the Air Force reconnaissance aircraft force at the cost of losing dozens of reconnaissance aircraft is equivalent to a pile of waste paper, which has no effect on itself in judging the battlefield situation. The battle to regain Outer Mongolia was fought.

For six or seven days, General Kurekin did not believe that Tang Qiuli would not mobilize reinforcements from the country. The current location of the independent division reinforcements was the key!

To find out this, only by conducting aerial reconnaissance in the Seinshanda area south of Kulun can we obtain accurate information. General Kulykin issued an order to Lieutenant General Jonasov, deputy commander of the Air Force of the Don Military Region.

Order.

Unexpectedly, what he got was a flat refusal, "Comrade Commander, our reconnaissance aircraft unit has suffered serious losses. The fighter jets of the Independent Division Aviation have blocked the airspace in that area. Facts have proven this. I cannot let me

pilots, but made unnecessary sacrifices. Each of them is a precious asset of the Soviet Air Force. Neither you nor I have the right to make such a decision!" These are the original words of Lieutenant General Jonasov.

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General Kulykin was almost mad. How could he say this? It was as if he was joking with the pilot's life. If Jonasov was his direct subordinate, just because he disobeyed military orders, Kulykin

The general had already asked Cheka agents to arrest him. Unfortunately, he came to help in the war and belonged to two different command systems, so he had no authority to deal with him.

Even if such a lawsuit goes to the General Staff Headquarters, everyone will argue their own reasons and become entangled. The Air Force General Headquarters will definitely come forward to protect the people in its own system, and the General Staff Headquarters will also fight against each other. There is no way.

, General Kulykin had to give up this idea.

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, Major General Kuryakov, commander of the Fifth Army, sent another telegram: "Comrade Commander, on the Checherleg line, our army was attacked by the main force of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Force of the Independent Division.

There was a strong blockade, and the battle went very quickly. I commanded the troops and launched three attacks in succession, but they were all repelled. In front of me, the battle was in progress, and I was organizing the fourth attack!"

General Kulykin sent a telegram directly, "Comrade Kuryakov, what basis do you have for judging that the independent division troops blocking you are the Outer Mongolia Border Guards?" Yes, you Kuryakov

Why do you conclude that it is the second-line troops of the Independent Division that are blocking you? There is some basis, right? Besides, since it is Tang Qiuli's second-line troops, how can it block three attacks by a mechanized army and a tank brigade?

Commander Kuryakov's reply was also very simple, "Comrade Commander, the independent division troops blocking my attack do not have heavy weapons, not even large-caliber artillery used to suppress my attacking troops. Those who appeared on the battlefield,

Just some mortars! But they built complete fortifications, relying on such fortifications to prevent the troops from advancing!"

After reading the telegram, General Kulykin felt relaxed all over. All the doubts were cleared, and the battlefield became clear. That's right. On the Selenge River battlefield, I put tens of thousands of soldiers in to defend it.

The independent division troops will not suffer small casualties. It is normal to retreat to the second-line position and establish a new blocking line. They are buying time for Tang Qiuli's main force to reinforce the battlefield in Outer Mongolia.

General Kurejin put all the situations together and came to the conclusion that the key to conquering Kulun was speed. It was necessary to capture Kulun before Tang Qiuli's main force arrived.

General Kulykin put aside all doubts, did not hesitate, and said to Lieutenant General Zernenko, Chief of Staff of the Military Region: "Comrade Chief of Staff, convey my order, the main force of the Military Region, immediately move south as quickly as possible!"

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