Age of Conquest Reborn

Chen Yaoting, commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Southeast Mobile Corps of the Independent Division, died for his country. He did not fall on the battlefield with the Japanese army, but fell under a sudden attack. Brigade Chief of Staff Colonel Huang Xiaosheng, commander of the 1st Regiment

Colonel Li Dequan, led by the director of the brigade field hospital, stepped onto the field ambulance.

Under the snow-white gas light, Chen Yaoting's face was as white as paper, lying on the operating bed. The military uniform on his body was soaked in dark red with blood. Only the shining general star was still bright. Several military doctors, with sad faces, stood beside him.

, Liu Shen Wuzhu, with a look of guilt on his face.

Huang Xiaosheng and Li Dequan stepped forward and covered Chen Yaoting with a white cloth. In the ambulance, there was a burst of suppressed sadness. The second brigade lost its brigade commander and the army lost its supreme commander. Where to go next?

Huang Xiaosheng and Li Dequan left the ambulance. Neither of them spoke. The night in Seoul became darker and darker, and sporadic gunshots were heard from time to time. It seemed that it was not just the little devils who ambushed the first battalion convoy. Li Dequan broke through.

Silently, "Chief of Staff, what should the troops do next?" He asked, yes, more than 16,000 people can't stay here forever, because they will become the target of attack by those damn Japanese armed civilians.

Huang Xiaosheng quickly organized his thoughts and said: "Captain Li, transfer a platoon of soldiers from your regiment to the Incheon port immediately. No matter what, we must arrange a ship to escort the brigade commander's body back to China. Let's disembark in Qingdao."

!You go and make arrangements right away!”

"Yes, Chief of Staff, I will transfer someone from the regimental security company!" Li Dequan agreed and left with heavy steps.

Later, Huang Xiaosheng called the communications staff officer and said: "Send a report to the Corps Headquarters. Major General Chen Yaoting, commander of the Second Brigade, was commanding the troops to occupy Seoul. In the northern urban area of ​​Seoul, a Japanese armed civilian committed suicide.

type attack, Brigadier Chen did not

Fortunately, he died for his country. Ships have been arranged to escort the brigade commander's body back to China. Our brigade is currently staying in the northern urban area and suburbs of Seoul. The news of the brigade commander's death has not been conveyed to the troops below. Brigade Chief of Staff Huang Xiaosheng asked for instructions. Second Brigade

What’s the next step?”

The brigade commander was killed in action, and the Second Brigade was now leaderless. Huang Xiaosheng did not dare and could not decide whether to continue to carry out the order to occupy Seoul. He did not spread the news of the brigade commander's death in action. He had one worry: Brigadier Chen Yaoting

He has a high prestige in the second brigade. Once the soldiers learn that the brigade commander was killed in a suicide attack by a Japanese armed civilian, will they lose control of their emotions?

Will they take retaliatory measures against the Japanese in Seoul City? If so, Seoul will be filled with blood and corpses. Huang Xiaosheng does not want the soldiers in his army to turn into a group of irrational and murderous philistines.

The executioner, and since he had always been the chief of staff, had little experience in commanding a brigade, he had to ask the corps for instructions.

Mokpo, Korean Peninsula, in the tent of the theater headquarters. Tang Qiuquan and Ma Chaoyang, as well as the two chiefs of staff Xin Xiguo and Xu Guangqi, are all there. The four of them are studying the intelligence constantly sent by the reconnaissance force, especially Ma Chaoyang. After reading one

After receiving the information, everyone was so happy that they could not open their mouths from ear to ear. The little Japanese sent more troops to the Mokpo battlefield, and the intensity of the increase far exceeded the initial expectations.

This is the best. That bastard Tanaka Shinichi has limited capital. After a few more days of fighting, he will force the Japanese to increase their troops from the mainland. In this way, he has achieved his original design purpose. Even the Battle of Mokpo will not

It will extend too much time.

"Commander Tang, it's good to have more troops, and it's just within the range we expected. If it's too little, it won't be enough. If it's too much, it'll be hard to eat. The show will start again tomorrow!" Ma Chaoyang laughed.

said.

Tang Qiuquan was also very satisfied with the current situation on the Mokpo battlefield. He said: "Tomorrow's attack might as well be more intense. The tanks and troops invested should be increased by one-fifth. Mainly Japanese artillery fire. Once discovered, it must be destroyed!"

Ma Chaoyang grinned happily and said: "My two heavy artillery brigades are waiting for them, as well as our naval guns on the sea. At the beginning, I was worried that the Japs would abandon Mokpo's second line of defense and retreat into Mokpo.

, our naval guns will be of no use!"

"Report, received an urgent telegram from Huang Xiaosheng, Chief of Staff of the Second Brigade who was ordered to occupy Seoul!" Suddenly, a confidential staff officer rushed in and reported that he could only come in after asking for permission in advance.

There is no program, just break in directly.

Ma Chaoyang frowned, very dissatisfied with his staff's actions. Just as he was about to scold him, he suddenly felt something, "Wait a minute. The second brigade chief of staff Huang Xiaosheng called?" He realized something was wrong. It should be the brigade commander Chen Yaoting who called.

Why did the Corps Headquarters call instead to Chief of Staff Huang Xiaosheng?

Ma Chaoyang jumped in front of Chief of Staff Xu Guangqi and snatched the telegram from the hands of the confidential staff officer. Just after reading a few lines, his face suddenly turned livid, "Bang!" He punched the shell box hard and formed a barrier.

on the table.

Tang Qiuquan's expression condensed. There was something wrong with the second brigade. "Chaoyang, what happened?" he asked in a calm tone.

Ma Chaoyang took a heavy breath and replied: "Commander, Chen Yaoting, commander of the Second Brigade, was killed in the northern part of Seoul!"

"Ah!" Tang Qiuquan, Xin Xiguo and Xu Guangqi were shocked. How could this be possible? There were no regular Japanese troops around Seoul. There was no need to go through a battle to occupy Seoul. How could a major general brigade commander commanding more than 16,000 troops?

Will he die in Seoul where there is no fighting?

The minds of the three people were full of questions. "When Brigadier Chen entered the urban area of ​​Seoul, he was suddenly attacked by armed Japanese civilians in a suicide attack. He was seriously injured and died!" Ma Chaoyang gritted his teeth and made a "bang bang" sound.

, explained.

There was silence in the tent. For the independent division, the death of a senior officer at the level of major general and brigade commander is a very serious event. Since the day the army was formed, only three senior officers above the major general level have been killed on the battlefield, but this is enough.

The division commander was heartbroken. No one expected that a brigade commander would be killed in Seoul without fighting.

"How is the mood of the troops now?" Tang Qiuquan asked the key question.

Ma Chaoyang took a deep breath, suppressed his disordered emotions, and replied: "According to Huang Xiaosheng's telegram, the news of Chen Yaoting's death was not conveyed to the troops. Currently, the Second Brigade has two regiments that have entered Seoul.

In the northern urban area, the other two regiments are also in the suburbs of Seoul. Now, they are staying at their current positions and adopting a vigilant posture. Huang Xiaosheng asked for instructions, does the second brigade continue to carry out the mission of occupying Seoul?"

"Very good, Huang Xiaosheng handled it well. Stabilize the troops first!" Tang Qiuquan said approvingly: "Isn't Chu Tian of the special warfare detachment in the urban area of ​​Seoul? He appointed Chu Tian as the acting commander of the second brigade to carry out special operations.

The detachment is the main command and the troops are commanded to carry out ruthless suppression of Japanese armed civilians in Seoul City. Don't be afraid of bloodshed. Those Japanese who engage in suicide attacks must pay the price!"

"Call back to Huang Xiaosheng first. The troops are on standby and ready for battle. They are waiting for the arrival of the acting brigade commander Colonel Chu Tian. At the same time, we will immediately report the opinions of our theater command to the division commander. Guys, do you have any other opinions?"

Tang Qiuquan made a decision quickly, with murderous intent emerging from his eyes. As far as Qiuquan's character was concerned, he had never been a compassionate character, and he would kill and make a ruthless decision.

This former special operations detachment leader knows very well that in the huge city of Seoul, the suppression of armed Japanese armed civilians scattered in every corner of the city, hidden among ordinary citizens, no, at this moment, should be called armed

The thugs must belong to the special operations detachment. As for the second brigade, it is beyond its capabilities. Encircling and suppressing armed thugs in the city is not the strength of the field force. Therefore, he would think of appointing Chu Tian, ​​the captain of the special operations detachment, to act as the second brigade.

The position of brigade commander.

Ma Chaoyang, Xin Xiguo, and Xu Guangqi said at the same time: "No objection!" The second brigade is in urgent need of a strong commander, and the name of the special operations detachment leader Chu Tian is known to several people. At the same time, they also

Realizing Commander Tang's murderous intent, I'm afraid the Japanese in Seoul City will really have to pay a heavy price.

Ma Chaoyang added: "Commander, I very much agree with Captain Chu's acting as brigade commander of the Second Brigade. In addition, I have another request. I rush to Seoul immediately to assist Captain Chutian and command the attack on those small groups who engage in suicide attacks."

The purge of the Japanese, anyway

, you guys are on the Mokpo front line. Without me, the overall situation will not be affected. The brigade commander under me did not fall on the battlefield with bullets and bullets, but fell into the hands of a few little devils and rubbish. I will let the little devils in Seoul

The devils know what the price is!"

At this moment, Ma Chaoyang's eyes were blood red, and the murderous intent all over his body burst out uncontrollably. It is conceivable that his brigade commander was killed in battle, and he had lost his mind. What would happen to Seoul once Ma Chaoyang arrived in Seoul?

Tang Qiuquan frowned and said displeased: "Chaoyang, you are impulsive. As the commander of the corps, your post is in Mokpo, instead of going to Seoul to kill people. Under such ungrateful circumstances, you went to Seoul to do it.

What? To be a butcher? I believe Chutian will grasp the scale very well. At this point, Chutian is more suitable than you!"

Ma Chaoyang lowered his head and said in a low voice: "Yes, Commander, I'm just unwilling!"

In Kailu County, East Mongolia, at the headquarters of the North China Field Corps of the Independent Division, Tang Qiuli has just gone back to rest. Mei Ting, Mei Xue and Liu Xinlan have their own work to do and have not returned yet. The room seems a little deserted, and there is a strong night breeze outside the Great Wall.

Suddenly, the tree shadows outside the window swayed, blowing up a pile of documents on the table and scattering them all over the floor. He shook his head and smiled bitterly, squatting on the ground and picking up the documents scattered on the ground one by one.

(To be continued)