Age of Conquest Reborn

Major General Yang Ketian, chief of staff of the East Point, stood on a high ground on the south bank of the Selenge River. He looked around at the blocking position that his troops would use. The corner of his mouth couldn't help twitching. In a word, it was so shocking.

There are large pits all over the place, and the excavated soil and sand are scattered irregularly around. Occasionally, you can see pieces of wood broken into pieces. After being buried by the soil, a corner of the broken military uniform is exposed. In short, this is the original structure that has been violently changed.

Yang Ketian couldn't imagine the area with topography. When Liu Hongzhang and the others evacuated, how much explosives did they use to make this place as desolate as the moon?

The ensuing problem is that our troops cannot use the current location to build fortifications. The soil has been blown loose and there is no completed stone. Even if they can barely build fortifications and dig trenches, the progress is guaranteed to be rapid.

, but it could not withstand a few Soviet artillery shells.

Yang Ketian was very troubled by this. Finally, he came up with a way to build fortifications and dig trenches. It would be foolish to leave a ready-made tank brigade with about 300 tanks unused. So, Yang Ketian

God ordered that all the tanks be lined up in a row to serve as fixed bunkers, and the infantry would hide behind the tanks. This was much stronger than fortifications piled up with dirt.

According to Yang Ketian's plan, it was not a blocking battle in the first place. As soon as the Soviet army showed up, they would start attacking and pounce on them and beat them hard. It was no better than blocking the gap here! According to the division commander, taking the initiative to attack is the best defense.

After deploying the troops, Yang Ketian turned his attention to the battlefield on the north bank of the Selenge River. Zeng Shiqiang's cavalry brigade, with more than 5,000 sabers, reflected the cold light in the sun, and repeatedly charged and killed. Stirring up dust all over the sky, they fought again and again.

The assault on the Soviet troops, the sound of horse hooves and the shouts of killing, made Yang Ketian's blood boil with excitement, and he wished he could pull a war horse and rush to the battlefield.

To be honest, since I came to the East Point as the Chief of Staff, I have become accustomed to seeing mechanized troops, roaring tanks, rolling trucks and artillery vehicles, and my understanding of cavalry is a feeling of being outdated. Only when you are actually on the battlefield can you understand it.

The visual impact of surging blood, exhilarating fighting passion, horse hooves like thunder, and swords shining like snow. "This is what a man should do!" Yang Ketian said "tsk tsk".

"Report to the chief of staff, the division command reports the battle situation!" a captain and staff officer reported loudly.

Yang Ketian put down the telescope and received the telegram. "Battle report, since the launch of the attack, our directly affiliated corps has severely damaged the troops of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region. The remaining strength of the Soviet army has been less than 60,000. At about 10 noon today, our aviation mixed fleet. Another

Conduct a large-scale air strike against the hastily evacuating Soviet troops. According to the current retreat speed of the Soviet troops, we expect to encounter your troops at around 5 pm today. We hope to be ready for battle!"

Yang Ketian slapped his thigh and said repeatedly: "It's over, it's over!" He shook his head and sighed.

The staff officer asked strangely: "Chief of Staff, what happened?"

Yang Ketian widened his eyes and said, "Don't you understand? There were less than 60,000 Soviet troops left in total, and they were bombarded indiscriminately by the Le Yiqin Air Force. In addition, they were attacked from both sides by the East and West Assault Groups.

Commander Battle's Armored Corps

The team and the three mechanized brigades directly under the corps were engaged in a fierce frontal battle. How many people will be left when we get here? I'm afraid it's not even enough to squeeze through the teeth. I hurriedly drove away for two days and got this.

If you get some benefits, you will lose a lot!"

While Yang Ketian was regretting this, Major General Zeng Shiqiang, the commander of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, smelling of gunpowder smoke, came galloping on his horse and was escorted by more than a dozen cavalrymen. When he arrived in front of Yang Ketian, he dismounted.

, stood at attention and saluted, "Report to Chief of Staff Yang, Zeng Shiqiang, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, has completed the task of annihilating an infantry division of the Soviet Army and is here to ask for instructions on the next step!"

Yang Ketian looked enviously at Zeng Shiqiang, who still had blood stains on his saber, and said: "Commander Zeng, you fought beautifully. A Soviet infantry division with about 20,000 people was killed in less than two hours, including the cavalry.

not simple!"

Zeng Shiqiang smiled modestly and said: "This is not all the credit of the cavalry. Before our cavalry charged, a shell fired by the 11th Brigade from the East Point had already beaten Lao Maozi to half his life. Our cavalry was just

It’s just a bargain!”

Yang Ketian smiled and asked: "Commander Zeng, what was the result of the battle?"

Zeng Shiqiang said with dissatisfaction: "More than 6,000 people were captured. The rest were either killed by artillery shells or fell under the sword. It's strange. It's not that I haven't fought against the Soviet army. Logically speaking, they shouldn't be so soft."

Now, you have to fight for two rounds like this. These old guys are so good. The sabers are even on their necks. They don't even raise their guns. They just run away with their heads in their hands. They can't help but fight. It's not satisfying!"

Yang Ketian laughed and said: "Commander Zeng, according to the intelligence provided by the division commander, the Soviet infantry division we are facing is a second-rate unit composed of logistics and heavy equipment. If it is rushed into battle, how much combat effectiveness can it have?

Well, Brigadier Zeng, we have a rather troublesome task that needs your cavalry brigade to complete!"

Zeng Shiqiang perked up, stood at attention and replied: "Chief of Staff Yang, if there is any difficult task, just leave it to our Third Cavalry Brigade to ensure the completion of the task!"

Yang Ketian pondered for a moment and said: "Brigadier Zeng, the Soviet troops withdrawing from the south will encounter us in more than four hours. A big battle is about to break out. We have more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners beside us.

It’s not a big deal. I’m considering that your cavalry brigade should immediately escort the prisoners of war, avoid the frontal battlefield, and safely return more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war to Cullen. What do you think?”

Yang Ketian spoke in a consultative and discussion tone, with respect for Zeng Shiqiang. They both had the same military rank, both major generals. But when it came to military qualifications, Yang Ketian was far behind. Zeng Shiqiang was the predecessor of the Independent Division.

Bloody Hands Cavalry Brigade

When he was the squadron leader, fighting the Japanese Kwantung Army in the white mountains and black waters, Yang Ketian was still a student who had not left school. When Zeng Shiqiang had a gold star on his epaulette, Yang Ketian was a master commander.

Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Director of the Staff Office.

No matter in every aspect, Zeng Shiqiang is Yang Ketian's senior in the army. He is one of the old men who followed his division commander from the northeast. He deserves Yang Ketian's respect. According to the order of battle, Zeng Shiqiang is now under the command of Yang Ketian. There is no need to discuss it.

The order was enough, but Yang Ketian still took the approach of respecting Zeng Shiqiang.

Zeng Shiqiang took a deep breath. He could hear that there was no firm order in Yang Ketian's tone, and there was no condescension from the subordinates facing him. However, for a veteran and a cavalry general who was eager to fight, he was about to

The battle that broke out deeply attracted him. At this time, leaving the battlefield and escorting the prisoners of war made his heart full of contradictions.

Zeng Shiqiang looked at Yang Ketian with sincerity in his eyes and said: "Chief of Staff Yang, according to the order of the division commander, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army was assigned to the assault group combat order on the south bank of the Selenge River. I should unconditionally implement your order.

, However, I still venture to propose that please allow our Third Cavalry Brigade to escort the prisoners of war back to Kulun after participating in the battle to encircle and annihilate the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region troops!"

"Chief of Staff Yang, the four infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard have fought bloody battles for more than a week on the south bank of the Selenge River, the land beneath our feet. How many soldiers' blood and lives have been left here,

Commander Sun Zhenbang was seriously injured here and almost died. All of this was caused by the troops of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military District. You said, when we are about to kill the enemy and avenge our fallen comrades, can we leave?

!”

"I am not disobeying your order, but asking Chief of Staff Yang to give us the Third Cavalry Brigade a chance. Originally, the land of Outer Mongolia was the homeland we protected. Now, let us personally kill the enemies who have broken into our homeland.

life!"

Yang Ketian was speechless, but his heart was infected by a strange emotion. Zeng Shiqiang's words had reached a level that he could not refuse. He was also a soldier, so he understood a soldier's wish to gallop on the battlefield. The Outer Mongolia Border Guards were stationed in Outer Mongolia.

This area, this is their homeland, how can they bear to reject the desire of the warriors to defend their homeland and eliminate the invaders!

Yang Ketian smiled and said: "Commander Zeng, I understand your mood. Okay, the Third Cavalry Brigade will appear on the most intense battlefield. As for the more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war, I will arrange other units

Escort Brigadier Zeng and the 3rd Cavalry Brigade to cross the Selenge River immediately and prepare to participate in the final battle of annihilation!"

Sparks flashed in Zeng Shiqiang's eyes, he stood at attention and said loudly: "Yes, Chief of Staff Yang, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, guarantee to complete the mission!"

Then, with a contemptuous smile, he continued: "As for the more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war, Chief of Staff Yang does not need to trouble other troops. After this battle, they will all be taken to Cullen to ensure that there is no shortage of them."

It's enough for a battalion of people to watch these gutless and soulless gangs! Even if they are told to run away, they won't dare. The taste of the saber is much more powerful than bullets!"

"Hey, it's the division commander's order. Don't let them be dealt with on the spot. Let me tell you, just follow the method of dealing with the little Japanese prisoners. Give them a bullet and it will be over. How can there be so much trouble and have to allocate manpower to watch them?

, I’m not happy to send that battalion to do such a job, it’s also a head-scratching thing!”

Yang Ketian was startled and said hurriedly: "Commander Zeng, you won't really give such an order, will you? The division commander reiterated again and again that prisoners of war are not allowed to be executed, and they will all be concentrated in the Kulun prisoner-of-war camp. The Soviet prisoners of war will be kept.

usefulness!"

Zeng Shiqiang laughed, got on his horse, reined in the horse's head, and said loudly: "Chief of Staff Yang, you underestimate me, Old Zeng. I still have some awareness. Anyone who dares to disobey the commander's order will see you on the battlefield."

!”

After saying that, he suddenly spurred his horse, and the sound of horse hoofbeats came with a puff of smoke and dust.

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