Age of Conquest Reborn

Tang Qiuli commanded the directly affiliated corps to pursue the troops of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region. The battlefield gradually moved to the south bank of the Selenge River. The wolf pack tactics adopted by Liu Tiehan were also applicable here. The frontal assault group used Battelle's three tank brigades.

As the main attacking force, three mechanized infantry brigades accompanied the attack, always biting the Soviet army's tail tightly. Every time it bit a piece, it was eaten.

The assault groups on the left and right wings continued to attack on both sides of the Soviet retreat route. Among them, the east attack group commanded by Liu Hongzhang fought the hardest and most ferociously. The troops participating in the Selenga River Blockade,

Including the 1st and 2nd brigades of the directly affiliated corps and the four infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guards, they have not forgotten that during the week-long blocking battle on the south bank, tens of thousands of comrades fell to Soviet artillery shells, bombs and bullets.

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During this flanking attack on the retreating Soviet troops, they were extremely jealous of their enemies. At the combat meeting, Liu Hongzhang said this to all the brigade commanders and regimental commanders who participated in the meeting, "The division commanders are about to attack

The troops of the Transcaucasus Military District of the Soviet Union took action. I, Old Liu, was not lucky enough to make the main attack from the front, which affected everyone else and followed suit. However, a flank attack has the same tactics as a flank attack."

"Needless to say, everyone knows how to fight. The brothers lying on the south bank of the Selenge River are watching us underground. The division commander gave us a chance to take revenge. I came up with an idea and asked the division commander to flank the troops.

The Soviet troops must not retreat too deeply in an assault, as this will mainly lead to exhaustion and consumption of the Soviet troops' effective strength. It is stipulated that flanking positions should not be less than three kilometers away from the Soviet troops, and the main purpose will be artillery bombardment!"

Speaking of this, Liu Hongzhang looked at the brigade commander and regimental commanders, and said in a seductive tone: "Guys, do you think this style of fighting is enjoyable?"

The brigade commanders and regimental commanders below were of course dissatisfied with the regulations of the division commander and shouted together: "Commander Liu, do you still need to ask? At a distance of three kilometers, rifles and submachine guns are out of reach, and light machine guns are just around the corner."

Only heavy machine guns and artillery can eat meat, so we soldiers with submachine guns and rifles are staring at us? What can you do, please tell me!"

Liu Hongzhang was very satisfied with the effect of his agitation and said: "Here, let me change it. Move the infantry position 2.5 kilometers forward, close to the Soviet retreat route. At a distance of 500 meters, any gun can be reached. If the Soviet army is found

After withdrawing.

Large and medium-caliber artillery, don't be stingy with shells, form a blockade and cut off a large piece of the Soviet troops facing you. Then, use mortars to cover the infantry assault. If you want to eat, do it hard.

Bite off a big chunk of Lao Maozi's flesh!"

Liu Hongzhang spoke happily, and the brigade commanders and regimental commanders below were very excited after hearing this. Major General Ouyang Yishan, deputy commander of the East Road Assault Group and commander of the second brigade of the directly affiliated corps, quietly pulled Liu Hongzhang's hand.

He picked up his clothes and whispered: "Brigadier Liu, you are blatantly disobeying the division commander's order. Be careful and make mistakes! It would be safer to ask the division commander for instructions before making a decision!"

Liu Hongzhang was not happy to hear this. He looked Ouyang Yishan up and down and said with some dissatisfaction: "Brother Ouyang, I don't notice it at ordinary times. You are quite timid. Please ask the teacher for instructions. He will definitely not agree. Then we will do nothing."

Stop it. I am the commander. I will be responsible for anything that happens. I don’t believe it. Are you so satisfied with the regulations of the division commander? Besides, who knows where the division commander is if no one stabs him? "

Ouyang Yishan was so angry that his eyebrows stood up, and he said to himself, "Why is this guy Liu Hongzhang acting like a mad dog, biting anyone he catches? I kindly remind him that he would have been charged with cowardice, if he hadn't seen you, Liu, fall.

Somersault, I didn’t bother to remind you, only your first brigade can fight? My second brigade is not a vegetarian either! Take it to the battlefield to practice, it’s no worse than your Liu Hongzhang’s troops!”

Seeing the usually honest Ouyang Yishan, the veins on his neck were popping up, and the red-headed man wanted to argue with him. Liu Hongzhang knew that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly said: "I'm sorry, brother, I don't have the right words."

The guard will hurt people as soon as he speaks. I take back what I just said. However, how to fight, you should follow my routine. Say something heartfelt to your brother, don't fight hard, I feel unhappy.

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Ouyang Yishan knew Liu Hongzhang's temper, and when he saw that he was submissive, he said nothing. He let out a "hum", sat down angrily, and stopped talking. In fact, his heart was also affected by Liu Hongzhang's tactics.

I was deeply attracted.

Major General Fang Yuanshan, commander of the 10th Brigade, who is also the deputy commander of the East Road Assault Group, looked at the two people and just smiled. Liu Hongzhang glanced at Fang Yuanshan and said: "Old Fang, don't just smile silly, give me a pleasant word.

Do you agree with my style of play?"

Fang Yuanshan said slowly: "If Lao Xiao from the Ninth Brigade were here, you two would definitely hit it off. You are both bold guys. You are the commander. I have the final say on how to fight. I just follow orders!"

Hearing what Fang Yuanshan said, Liu Hongzhang snorted dissatisfied and said, "Shuaitou, you really don't have Lao Xiao's temper, even if you agree!"

As soon as the battle to flank the Soviet army began, the East Route Attack Group commanded by Liu Hongzhang, consisting of three brigades directly under the Corps and four infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard, totaling 78,000 people, attacked across the board, leaving no back-up behind and just like a group of hungry people.

It looks like a wolf with blue eyes. If you take a bite, it will be a large piece of fat meat dripping with blood.

Liu Hongzhang was also sure that the Soviet army was eager to retreat and would never dare to counterattack or entangle, so he ordered the troops to let go and fight hard. The artillery shells sent fireworks everywhere, and the light and heavy machine guns and submachine guns roared like a typhoon.

The infantry attacked wave after wave like a rising tide.

With such a fierce attack, the casualties of the troops will naturally be high, but Liu Hongzhang believes that everything is worth it. Many more Soviet soldiers fell under the guns of his own soldiers!

The Soviet troops who were fiercely attacked naturally had to avoid the fierce attacks from the east road and moved toward the west road. A large number of Soviet troops came closer. The pressure on the Qiaomanshan troops of the west road attack group suddenly increased.

The distance of three kilometers became two kilometers, then less than one kilometer, and finally reached the point where infantrymen were shooting at each other.

The battlefield situation had undergone abnormal changes, and Tang Qiuli was naturally aware of it. He made a call to Qiaomanshan's headquarters, "Qiaomanshan, what's going on with your West Route Attack Group? Why did the infantry position move forward? Attachment

Are the artillery pieces given to you just decorations? This will increase the casualties of the troops! Flank fighting is not your style! Bring the infantry back immediately, put some distance between you and the Soviet army, and use the advantage of artillery fire more!"

Qiao Manshan replied aggrievedly: "Division commander, I completely followed the orders and regulations of the division commander and did not move the infantry position forward. I don't know why. A large number of Soviet troops suddenly approached, but they were not from

The performance of our breakthrough in this direction!"

After a pause, Qiao Manshan said hesitantly: "Commander, you might as well ask Brigadier Liu of the East Road Attack Group, the problem may occur in their direction!"

Putting down the phone, Tang Qiuli slapped his forehead as if he suddenly understood, and said to Zhao Yuhe: "Hi! Why did I forget about Liu Hongzhang? It must be Liu Hongzhang's fault. He got red-eyed and the infantry attacked too hard.

, drove the Soviet army to the side of Qiaoman Mountain. This Liu Hongzhang stabbed Lou Zi when he wasn't paying attention! Forgot the order of the commander? This is blatant disobedience of orders, more courageous than Le Yiqin!

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With that said, he was about to pick up the phone. Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe held down the phone with a smile and said: "Commander, don't get angry yet. I think Brigadier Liu's style of play is not a bad idea. I verified something."

The battle report of the road attack group, their attack on the Soviet army, is

It was very effective. The casualties of the Soviet army increased greatly. The retreat route was hundreds of kilometers away. How many Soviet troops were deployed in it. If we continue to fight like this, the Soviet army will probably be eaten by us before it reaches the south bank of the Selenge River.

It’s time! Chief of Staff Yang’s troops are not in trouble anymore!”

"Moreover, according to the reports from various units, the Soviet army was eager to retreat and did not want to fight with our army. It did not even launch a counterattack, which proves this! Brigadier Liu's style of play is reasonable, not

Move blindly!"

Tang Qiuli thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said to Zhao Yuhe: "It makes sense. Although the casualties of the troops have increased, the losses of the Soviet army were greater. It seems that I was conservative. Yuhe, what are you doing?

Qiao Manshan called him and told him that if he had the ability, he could send the approaching Soviet troops back to Liu Hongzhang!"

The battlefield in northern Outer Mongolia was a battle. From the morning of September 29, the air battle began and continued until nightfall. The directly affiliated corps had no intention of stopping and continued to attack the retreating Soviet troops on a front line that was dozens of kilometers long.

The roar of gunfire continued, and the flames of exploding shells turned half the sky red.

The soldiers of the pursuing regiment were surprised to see abandoned Soviet trucks burning everywhere along the way. The corpses of soldiers were lying on the withered grass, and the wounded soldiers were wailing helplessly in the night wind.

The defeated troops were wandering in the dark night like ghosts. They had been abandoned and could not find their way in a strange land. The sound of gunfire everywhere made them even more panic-stricken. When they encountered the independent division

The soldiers couldn't bring themselves to resist at all, so they immediately raised their hands and surrendered!

The direct-affiliated corps units in the frontal attack had to dedicate part of their forces to capture prisoners and take care of the wounded Soviet soldiers. The speed of pursuit slowed down, especially Battelle's armored units. The tanks could not crush the bodies of the wounded Soviet soldiers.

Press through.

There was nothing that could be done about this. We couldn't treat the Soviet soldiers with one shot just like we did with the little devils. Tang Qiuli did not allow the troops to do that. They were all enemies, and they also had feuds and sworn enemies.

The speed of the Soviet army's retreat was not unsatisfactory. This retreat was more like a rout of hundreds of thousands of people. Although General Kulykin did not admit this, the fact was that the battle lasted from evening to September 3.

At dawn on the 10th, less than half of the hundreds of thousands of troops in the Transcaucasus Military Region remained!

(To be continued)