Age of Conquest Reborn

The bullet-heavy battlefield and the rising smoke of war blocked the rising sun, and the strong sunlight could not penetrate the smoke screen, causing the northern grasslands of Outer Mongolia and the cold air of early winter morning to carry a sense of smell.

A burning, choking smell.

Tang Qiuli stepped out of the headquarters and took a deep breath of the air that smelled strongly of gunpowder smoke. The smell of the battlefield instantly penetrated his heart and spleen. He rubbed his swollen cheeks and his tense nerves finally relaxed. Yang Ketian had already led

The troops set off, walking behind Liu Hongzhang East Road Assault Group. There are existing roads that can be used. The speed of the troops will not be greatly affected. In two days, they should be able to reach the designated location.

Just a few minutes ago, Tang Qiuli issued an order to stop the attack. All attacking troops, based on their current positions, built fortifications to a standard that could prevent the Soviet army from breaking through. The infantry stopped attacking, but the artillery remained.

The bombardment continued, and the focus of the bombardment was the Soviet artillery positions and tank assembly areas.

This order made the fight enjoyable and gearing up for another big fight. The commanding officers and brigade commanders at the end of the group were puzzled and at the same time quite aggrieved. It was like drinking.

When I was enjoying myself, the wine bottle was suddenly snatched away.

Given the current state of the encircled Soviet army, if they continue to fight, the battle will be over before early tomorrow morning. However, the division commander ordered it to stop. After a few people communicated on the phone, Liu Hongzhang, who has always been bold and daring to say, this

Once, he refused to come forward, and discussed with Battelle to tell the division commander. Battelle said, "It is a soldier's bounden duty to obey orders. The division commander must have given careful consideration to issuing such an order!"

In a word, I don't want to participate, I want to find Yang Ketian. This guy was on the way to the march. After receiving the call, he seemed very excited. In his words, "The division commander's decision is really wise. Stop the attack. Otherwise, wait for me to copy

After the Soviet army has retreated, the battle has been finished by you, and my tens of thousands of troops have not been running in vain!" Did you see it? He looked like he was gloating about his misfortune.

Unable to withstand Liu Hongzhang's threats, the Ninth Brigade Commander Xiao Jinshan, who served as the deputy commander of the West Road Assault Group, added another wave of encouragement. In the directly affiliated corps, the Eighth Brigade has always been known for its honesty and honesty.

Brigadier Qiao Manshan was pushed to the front desk to represent all attacking forces and requested the division commander to cancel the order to stop the attack.

As for choosing Qiao Manshan as the spokesperson, the reason is very simple. In the words of Liu Hongzhang and Xiao Jinshan, "You, Lao Qiao, are known to be honest people. We have all been criticized by our teachers. If you speak, the teachers will definitely pay attention to it. If you succeed,

Now, after returning to Kulun, we will take turns treating you to drinks and mutton, and we will never break your promise!"

Qiao Manshan picked up the phone nervously. He felt a little trembling at the sound, and said: "Master, I am Qiao Manshan, the commander of the West Road Attack Group. If there is an important situation, I have to report it to the division commander! The division commander is not in command.

The department just left, forget it, call me later!" After saying that, he exhaled and put down the phone, looking relieved.

Looking at Xiao Jinshan, he said: "It's not that I didn't call. It's because the division commander is not here. It's not like you don't know the division commander's temper. Before finalizing the plan, we extensively solicit everyone's opinions. After the order is issued, no objections are allowed!"

Xiao Jinshan, who was watching eagerly from the side, became anxious, held Qiao Manshan's wrist, and said: "Old Qiao, why did you loosen it at the critical moment? You didn't feel aggrieved by the commander's order. You made the call anyway.

Just make our opinions clear!"

Qiao Manshan looked embarrassed, but couldn't resist Xiao Jinshan, and continued: "Then please find the teacher!"

On a high slope outside the headquarters, Tang Qiuli and Shan Hu sat side by side on the withered and yellow wild grass. Looking far into the distance, the sky and the earth were all withered and yellow. The north wind blew by, and the withered grass leaves made a "swishing" sound.

If it weren't for the continuous sound of cannons, which brought another kind of vitality, it would be a scene like early winter, with the vegetation yellow and desolate.

"Huzi, do you want to lead the army?" Tang Qiuli lit a cigarette and touched Shanhu's shoulder and asked.

Shanhu grinned, showing his white teeth, and said: "Why Xiaoqiu, do you want to drive me away? I want to ask clearly, if you really go to the army to lead troops, what kind of official can you give me? I'm too young to do it.

ah!"

Tang Qiuli looked at Shan Hu seriously and said: "After the battle is over, I will form the Outer Mongolia Field Corps to take on the task of fighting the Japanese Kwantung Army in the future. How about you serve as the commander of the Corps? Always stay by my side.

, I feel wronged to you!"

Shan Hu put away his smile and said seriously: "Xiao Qiu, you know me. I have served as your guard captain since the time of the Blood Hand Regiment. Over the years, I have become accustomed to it. Besides, I am doing this job."

, I’m really worried about leaving it to someone else. Besides, I promised your parents not to leave your side, and I can’t break my promise.”

"What's more, for so many years, I have been doing security work and commanding a regiment of hundreds of thousands of people. I am afraid that I will not be able to do it. When the time comes, it will not only delay things, but also cause undue losses to the troops. If you can

Talk to Chu Tian and let us change positions. He will give instructions and I will go to the special operations detachment. This will work!"

Tang Qiuli laughed dumbly. He knew that Shanhu was using a joke to express his attitude. In fact, he was reluctant to let Shanhu leave. After so many years, he spent more time with Shanhu than his two wives.

, I really don’t know how I will not get used to it without Shan Hu by my side?

However, Shan Hu was always by his side, which would affect his future development. Tang Qiuli also wanted to persuade Shan Hu. Someone said from behind: "Division Commander, Commander Qiao Manshan of the West Road Assault Group, I have an emergency call for you.

There is an important situation report!" Turning around, it was Wang Jun, deputy chief of staff of the campaign headquarters.

Tang Qiuli was horrified and thought to himself: "Could it be that the Soviet troops on the western front have begun to break out? It is very possible that Kurekin chose the western direction to break out. It is not unreasonable. In the direction of Ulyasutai, there are still

There are two Soviet infantry divisions. It will be relatively safe to move closer in which direction."

"The order to stop the attack was based on the consideration of not forcing the Soviet army to a dead end. If the attack was too severe, Kulykin would fight to the death and break through. Although the final result was that the entire army was annihilated, but he

The casualties of the troops will increase a lot."

"The siege lasted for two or three days, exhausting the mental and physical strength of the Soviet soldiers and sapping their morale. They used powerful artillery fire to kill and injure the Soviet troops as much as possible, and then launched a general offensive after their ammunition and supplies were exhausted.

Annihilate them in one fell swoop.”

This was Tang Qiuli's original intention in issuing the order. In the Far East and even Outer Mongolia, there was not only the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region, but also the Japanese Kwantung Army. In the Battle of Outer Mongolia, the troop consumption was too high, so we could only get cheaper and wait.

The Kwantung Army was trying to make a profit.

As the saying goes, "A dog jumps over the wall when it gets angry!" The Soviet army, which still has fighting spirit and fighting capacity, bites back before dying, and the troops will pay more than double the casualties. Furthermore, Yang Ketian's troops are on the way and have not yet blocked the north.

The opening in the direction of the Selenge River has always been a problem.

Tang Qiuli was anxious and hurriedly followed Wang Jun back to the headquarters. He picked up the phone on the bullet box and said, "Commander Qiao Manshan? I am Tang Qiuli. Do you have any important reports? Do you want the Soviet army to follow you?"

Is there a breakthrough in that direction?"

On the other end of the phone, Qiao Manshan was so nervous that he was sweating. He stuttered and said: "No, no, division commander, the Soviet army has not broken through, everything is normal!"

Tang Qiuli then asked strangely: "What important situation will you report to me? I asked, why are you still stuttering?"

Qiao Manshan was heartbroken and said: "Reporting to the division commander, I request you to revoke the order to stop the attack. This is not only the wish of the more than 70,000 officers and soldiers of our West Route Assault Group, but also the wish of the commanders in other directions. I hope the division commander can take it back.

Success!"

Tang Qiuli was stunned for a moment, then laughed, and then his tone suddenly turned cold and said: "Qiao Manshan, you, an honest man, can you tell lies? You have grown up! You are not so courageous, who has any opinions?

Ask him to call me personally. Is Xiao Jinshan by your side?

?His idea is indispensable for this! If others don't call me and put forward their opinions in person, then they will carry out the orders honestly. I still lack a few experienced staff officers around me. Ask Liu Hongzhang and Xiao Jinshan.

Do they, and you, want to come?"

Qiao Manshan trembled with fright and hurriedly explained incoherently: "Sir, I take back my request just now. I said it can't be done anymore. Old Liu and Lao Xiao insist on letting me make this call. Sir, I hang up."

!”

After finishing speaking, before Tang Qiuli could react, Qiao Manshan hung up the phone with a "bah" sound. Tang Qiuli was stunned, and then burst into laughter and said to Zhao Yuhe and Wang Jun: "Qiao Manshan is an honest man.

People, let Liu Hongzhang and Xiao Jinshan be used as gunmen, these guys know how to bully honest people!"

"However, Yuhe and Qiao Manshan's phone call reminded me that the commanders of various units did not fully understand the orders of the division headquarters, which may have disrupted the overall situation. Please call several commanders in person.

In the name of the division commander, I tell them that the order to stop the attack has been carefully considered and all units must implement it seriously!"

Zhao Yuhe and Wang Jun were overjoyed. Zhao Yuhe said: "Brigadier Qiao must have been deceived by them. It is not surprising that the commanders acted like this. Just when the fight was having a good time, the division headquarters

Order, come to a sudden stop. It’s normal if you don’t understand. Division commander, don’t worry, no one in the custody will bother you about this issue anymore. At this moment, Brigadier Liu and Brigadier Xiao are probably wiping away their sweat and shouting!”

Tang Qiuli laughed heartily, then raised his telescope to look at the smoke-filled sky, and said to himself: "The Soviet fleet should be on the scene! Why is there no movement yet?"

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