Age of Conquest Reborn

On the day Tang Qiuquan arrived at Mokpo, he immediately held a military meeting attended by the brigade commanders of the participating troops. He focused on listening to the introduction of the new plan for the Mokpo campaign by Major General Ma Chaoyang, commander of the Southeast Mobile Corps.

Finally, Ma Chaoyang said: "Commander Tang, the time for the attack is scheduled to start at dawn tomorrow. At that time, the aviation bomber force will bomb the second line of defense of the Japanese army in Mokpo for an hour. Then, the naval gun and ground artillery will

After forty minutes of artillery bombardment, the infantry began to attack under the cover of tanks. The number of troops dispatched by each brigade in one attack was kept within two battalions."

"The purpose of this is to put great pressure on the Japanese commanders. Our troops seem to be attacking across the board, but the troop density within the unit area is extremely low. The Japanese artillery fire and fortification firepower cannot cause effective damage.

This is also the strategy we have learned from the heavy casualties suffered by the Ninth Brigade in the Mokpo landing battle. After the Japanese army started to counterattack, the attack stopped immediately!"

"Then, use bombers, naval guns, and ground artillery to carry out secondary bombing and artillery shelling on the Japanese positions. Repeat this, and let that little devil commander Tanaka Shinichi continue to add troops to the positions. In this way, we can achieve the victory in Mokpo

The purpose is to kill a large number of Japanese troops in the wild! The core of the plan is these, please correct me, Commander!"

Tang Qiuquan smiled and said: "The plan that you, Ma Chaoyang, know has been carefully considered and interlocked. Even if it is flawless, I can still find any faults. However, I have some suggestions for your commanders' reference!

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Ma Chaoyang, including the brigade commanders below, were all attentive when they heard that the new Korean Peninsula Theater Commander had to put forward opinions. They knew that Commander Tang, the naval fleet sitting in front, thought that even though he was now in charge of the independent division's naval fleet, he thought

He was an outsider, but before that, he was a capable general on land, following the division commander from the Northeast to Indochina, a famous special operations detachment. Commander Tang was the first detachment leader. His opinions must be valuable!

Seeing that the dozen brigade commanders, including Ma Chaoyang, all looked nervous, Tang Qiuquan smiled and said: "Don't be nervous, I'm not finding fault. My suggestion is that the bombing time of the bomber unit should be shortened to

Thirty minutes, the time for naval and ground artillery bombardment is increased to one hour, but it is divided into two times. The first bombardment is after the bombing is completed and lasts for thirty minutes. The second bombardment is separated from the first by two hours.

Ten minutes, the same time for two shellings!"

"We all have questions. Everyone knows very well that our bomber force will bomb thousands of heavy aerial bombs in one bombing. If the bombing time is too long, all the Japanese troops on the position will be blown up, isn't it because there is no bait!

As for the timing of the artillery bombardment, since it is to kill and injure the effective forces of the Japanese army, no matter how you do it, you must also give them time to prepare for taking the position! It has to be painful but not fatal, and the heat is not easy to control!"

The officers were stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter. Everyone understood and thought to themselves, "Commander Tang's move was even more sinister. After the bombing and artillery shelling ended, the Japanese army thought that the troops were about to start attacking, and they would definitely attack from underground.

Get out of the bunker, enter the surface fortifications, and prepare for the attack. At this time, there will be another artillery bombardment. After a lot of trouble, it is estimated that there will not be many little Japs left on the position!"

Ma Chaoyang rubbed his hands happily, "Commander Tang, do you have any other instructions?"

Tang Qiuquan continued: "Since the Japanese army's effective strength will be consumed in the Mokpo battlefield, this means that the Mokpo battlefield will be a long-term war of attrition. All troops must be mentally prepared. There is no need for all troops to tighten their strings.

We must be the tightest, with some tension and relaxation. Since it is a battalion-scale attack, there are too many troops and they cannot move around. We can only watch the excitement. Isn’t it so anxious that we are furious?”

"So, I suggest that each brigade dispatch two regiments every day to conduct continuous attacks. One battalion attacks once, and is immediately replaced by another battalion. This cycle continues to maintain the momentum of the new offensive, and the other two regiments rest and sleep.

, recharge your batteries, let’s give the Japanese army a modern version of a wheel war!”

"Coax!" The officers laughed loudly, almost lifting the roof of the tent. Immediately, there was a storm of applause. Ma Chaoyang's face lit up with excitement. Commander Tang's suggestion played the finishing touch.

It was really wonderful, a modern version of wheel fighting, which definitely boosted my spirits. He took the lead in applauding, and his slaps almost turned red.

After the applause and laughter subsided, Tang Qiuquan continued: "Now, please let Chief of Staff Xin announce the latest order from the division commander!"

Xin Xiguo walked up to the front desk and said solemnly: "Order!" The officers below stood up in unison, "According to the division's telegram, starting today, the three Marine Corps brigades that have reinforced the battlefield on the Korean Peninsula will withdraw immediately.

Fight, return to the original organizational structure, march to Gaizhou on the Liaodong Peninsula, and deploy defenses on the Andong front line!"

"Ah!" Chen Mengqiao, commander of the 1st Marine Brigade, Li Bohan, commander of the 2nd Marine Brigade, and Xiao Jinting, commander of the 3rd Marine Brigade, were all shocked. They were so surprised. Originally, the three brigades had received the main attack mission and were preparing for tomorrow

They had a good fight, but they were suddenly transferred back to the original unit. When they came to the battlefield on the Korean Peninsula, the Marine Corps unit was unable to win any battles. How could it be explained to Commander Han when they returned like this?

The three people looked at each other and saw each other's unwillingness. Chen Mengqiao shouted loudly: "Commander Tang, two colleagues who represent the Marine Corps in humble positions have something to say!"

Tang Qiuquan glanced over and said, "It's Chen Mengqiao. I know your temper. If you have anything to say, just say it!"

Chen Mengqiao said excitedly: "Commander Tang, our three troops have made careful preparations from top to bottom for tomorrow's attack. The soldiers are also very energetic. If we don't fight, we will leave."

I can't explain it to the officers and soldiers below, and Commander Han can't tell me when he asks, so I humbly request permission for the Marine Corps to participate in tomorrow's battle, and then execute the order of the division commander and return to the Liaodong Peninsula!

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Tang Qiuquan did not immediately answer Chen Mengqiao's request for a fight, but asked Ma Chaoyang, "Commander Ma, what do you think?"

Looking at Chen Mengqiao and the three men with expectant eyes, Ma Chaoyang knew in his heart. He had promised before that when he launched another attack on the Japanese position, the three brigades of the Marine Corps would serve as the main front-line attack force. He kept his word.

, How can I break my promise? However, I cannot disobey the order from the division commander. I only have regrets in my heart. Now, seeing Commander Tang asking himself this, I feel that things can still turn around.

"Commander Tang, I think it is unjustifiable that the Marine Corps troops came for reinforcements and did not fight a single battle. Besides, before you came, I had already issued an order that their troops would be the main attackers. The troops also followed this

As for those who were ordered to make preparations, my opinion is that you can stay and fight for a while, and then return to the original organizational structure!" Of course, Ma Chaoyang had to make his attitude clear, and he would also have something to say when he met Han Tie in the future.

Tang Qiuquan smiled and said: "It seems that if I force the order, I am afraid that I will make Chen Mengqiao and you guys dissatisfied. Well, I will send a telegram to the division commander to explain the matter and reinforce the three Marine Corps brigades on the Korean Peninsula battlefield.

, participate in tomorrow’s battle and postpone the return to construction for one day! However, we can agree in advance that we are only allowed to fight this battle!"

All day long on June 26, the troops of the Southeast Mobile Corps concentrated on the Mokpo battlefield were making careful preparations for the upcoming attack. The troops followed the combat plan and began to enter their respective attack starting points. They had already arrived at Mokpo.

Two heavy artillery brigades and two tank brigades also began to deploy.

As the troops were being deployed, Tang Qiuquan presided over a military meeting attended by the top commanders of the aviation force, naval fleet, and ground forces, Major General Le Yiqin, commander of the Southern Flying Group of the aviation force and air commander of the Korean battlefield, and Ma Liang, commander of the Southeast Mobile Corps.

Major General Chaoyang, Major General Wu Yaoting, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade and commander of the Korean Peninsula Armored Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Tang Yunfei, commander of the fleet's carrier-based aircraft, and others attended the meeting.

The content of the meeting focused on studying the coordination of sea, air and ground firepower. The offensive participants in the meeting were all senior officers at the major general level. Tang Yunfei, a young lieutenant colonel, was sitting among a group of shining generals, more or less.

It was dazzling, and he felt uncomfortable all over.

A few years have passed, Tang Yunfei has grown up, lost his youthful youth, and grown into a qualified carrier-based aircraft commander. Between his eyebrows, he is somewhat similar to his uncle Tang Qiuli, and his personality is also similar.

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He was an ordinary Army aviation fighter pilot, then became the chief of staff of a carrier-based fighter regiment, and is now the carrier-based aircraft commander of an aircraft carrier unit. However, although his position has been promoted, his military rank has only been promoted one level, from major to major.

He became a lieutenant colonel. According to his current level, he should be a colonel. As a lieutenant colonel, he himself felt awkward commanding several colonels of the carrier-based aircraft regiment.

However, the Fleet Political Affairs Office reported the promotion of Tang Yunfei to the Fleet Headquarters several times, but was suppressed by the commander, Lieutenant General Tang Qiuquan. There was only one reason: he still lacked training and qualifications, so he should not be promoted too quickly.

Therefore, the identity of the independent division's number one and nephew of the third and fourth bosses not only did not bring any benefits to Tang Yunfei, but was suppressed all the time. Fortunately, he was not promoted in military rank and commanded the battle. Uncle Qiuquan let himself do it.

As for whether he is a lieutenant colonel or a colonel, it doesn't matter.

Now, Tang Yunfei was sitting in the back row and listened for a long time. Everyone was studying matters such as land aviation combat forces, ground forces, armored forces, fleet firepower, etc., but they did not mention the carrier-based aircraft force.

It's frustrating to say that since we arrived at the battlefield on the Korean Peninsula, the carrier-based aircraft unit has not been able to get a single combat mission. It was just a warning. Seeing that everyone had finished talking and wanted to break up the meeting, Tang Yunfei became anxious.

(To be continued)