Age of Conquest Reborn

On the melee battlefield, the West Manchu Interceptor Corps counterattacked with inferior strength. After taking advantage, the commander of the Corps, Major General Jing Zhanqi, knew how to give up when things were good. He had ordered all the counterattack troops to retreat, but suddenly

Received a report from Xu Tingzhi, commander of the 2nd Brigade, saying that the assault troops of the North China Field Corps were discovered in the direction of the 2nd Brigade's counterattack, and that there was actually a tank brigade and as many as four mechanized infantry brigades.

This could not help but make Jing Zhanqi astonished. At the same time, a big question mark appeared in his mind. It was prudent for him to ask Xu Tingzhi to confirm the identity of the other party. Then, he asked the staff officer who had returned after leading the two regiments to complete the counterattack mission.

Commander Wang Xujiang said: "Chief of Staff, immediately send a telegram to Commander Yuan of the North China Field Corps to inquire about the situation. Has an assault force been dispatched? The title and name of the temporary commander and the number of the unit, etc.!"

Wang Xujiang, who was covered in military service, blinked his eyes and asked: "Brigade commander, what do you suspect? Could it be that one tank brigade and four mechanized infantry brigades are fake Kwantung Army troops?"

Jing Zhanqi burst into laughter and said: "What are you thinking? Even in broad daylight, the Kwantung Army can fake it. Besides, how can the little devil have so many tanks? I just wonder, if Commander Yuan really sent out

The assault force has to say hello to us no matter what! Moreover, we have no idea what the purpose of this force that suddenly appeared on the battlefield is!"

Wang Xujiang was also happy and said: "I understand!"

Just when Jing Zhanqi was about to contact Yuan Jinghao, Xu Tingzhi, the commander of the second brigade of the Western Manchuria Interceptor Corps, had already contacted Xu Guofu, the temporary commander of the assault force of the North China Field Corps and the commander of the second brigade. Before that, two people

I didn't know each other. The 29th Corps was stationed in the Indochina Peninsula, and the North China Field Corps was later formed in the Pingjin area. The two of them had no intersection.

But this does not hinder the sense of identity of being both independent division and brigade-level commanders. As soon as the two sides meet, they can confirm each other's identities, "You are Brigadier Xu!" "You are Brigadier Xu!" After saying that,

.Both of them were stunned for a moment, and then they laughed. Xu Guofu was born to be a generous person, but he shouted at the top of his voice: "Yes, we were one family five hundred years ago. I mean, brothers, these are all little ones."

The Japs are not a place to meet relatives, so I won’t tell you until I see you, Commander Jing!”

Xu Tingzhi also had a cheerful temper. He held Xu Guofu's hand tightly with his big hand and said: "Brother, you came out of nowhere. Good guy, you gave me a heavy blow first, but it scared me so much that I thought it was...

The kid’s field cannon is a piece of meat that reached his mouth and was eaten by you. This is not the place to talk. Let’s talk in detail in Shuangliao!”

After the two sides came together, their strength immediately increased greatly. More than 300 tanks of the First Armored Brigade opened the way, followed by five mechanized infantry brigades, plus five self-propelled artillery regiments and five heavy artillery regiments. They spread their arms and tank guns.

Coupled with the self-propelled artillery, they swept all the way and beat the Kwantung Army soldiers to the point where they were able to dodge at a distance without daring to pick on their edge, and returned to the Shuangliao blocking line without any effort.

After settling in the troops, Xu Tingzhi and Xu Guofu rode in an armored command vehicle and immediately rushed to Siping. While they were still on the way, a reply call from Yuan Jinghao, commander of the North China Field Corps, had already arrived in the hands of Jing Zhanqi.

In the telegram, Yuan Jinghao first apologized, saying that he had not ventilated himself in advance, and asked Commander Jing to forgive him. Knowing that Commander Jing's troops were weak, he formed a special assault force to fight on the battlefield in Western Manchuria.

, to reinforce you, these brigades will be under the command of Commander Jing!

Looking at the telegram, Jing Zhanqi was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He didn't take Yuan Jinghao's apology to heart. He just kept saying to Chief of Staff Wang Xujiang: "Chief of Staff, Commander Yuan's troops are really unpredictable.

This move is a real help in times of need! It comes at the right time! One tank brigade, four mechanized infantry brigades, four self-propelled artillery regiments and four heavy artillery regiments. In this way, the Western Manchuria blockade line is impregnable. Why fear the hundreds of thousands of Kwantung Army?

Army!"

More than an hour later, Xu Tingzhi and Xu Guofu arrived at the Siping Corps headquarters. As soon as they got off the car, Xu Guofu saw the red Jing Zhan flag. He ran forward, stood at attention and saluted, "Report to Commander Jing that the North China Field Corps is assaulting

The temporary commander of the army, Xu Guofu, reports to you that by order of Commander Yuan, the army is now under the command of the Western Manchuria Interceptor Corps. Please give instructions from Commander Jing!"

Jing Zhanqi raised his hand in return and said: "Commander Xu Guofu of the Second Brigade of the North China Field Corps, thank you for coming to reinforce at the risk. Commander Yuan has already made it clear in the telegram, okay, let's work side by side.

Have a good fight with the little devil!"

After the brief welcome ceremony, Jing Zhanqi sent a long letter to the division commander about today's battle situation, the counterattack he ordered the troops to carry out, the results achieved, and the timely reinforcements of the North China Field Corps assault troops.

In the telegram, he expressed with full confidence that with the North China Field Corps' one tank brigade, four infantry brigades, and a large number of artillery reinforcements, the Siping to Shuangliao blocking line could be held for fifteen days, let alone five days.

Not a problem either.

At the same time, Yuan Jinghao, who was on the opposite side, also sent a telegram to the division commander, explaining in detail the reasons and basis for his bold decision to send out assault troops to penetrate the depths of the Kwantung Army and reinforce the Western Manchuria Interceptor Corps.

The two telegrams arrived in Tang Qiuli's hands one after another. After reading them, he burst out laughing and said to Ge Zhenzhuang, Director of the General Staff Department: "Two bold commanders made bold decisions in unison, but they were able to achieve their goals.

The unexpected effect is commendable! If our commanders at all levels had such a keen sense of battlefield, the battle to regain the Northeast would be much easier!"

But Ge Zhenzhuang had another opinion, "Commander, although Commander Yuan and Commander Jing achieved a surprise victory and achieved their theoretical goals, judging from the situation on the battlefield in Western Manchuria, it is still too risky a move, just like the North China Field Corps

What should the assault force do if they fail to penetrate the depth of the Kwantung Army and are entangled by the Kwantung Army? Especially the counterattack of the West Manchuria Interceptor Corps. If they are not careful, they will fall into a counter-encirclement by hundreds of thousands of Kwantung Army troops!

"

"Also, related to the entire war situation, the two commanders made such risky decisions without asking for instructions in advance and without the approval of the division commander. They had a somewhat arbitrary style. I personally think that such a trend should not be encouraged. The division commander should

Have an attitude! It’s good to give it a proper reminder!”

Considering Ge Zhenzhuang's identity, it is understandable to have such suggestions and opinions. The biggest characteristic of a staff officer is that he is rigorous and thoughtful. If everyone behaves like Jing Zhanqi and Yuan Jinghao, wouldn't the army be in chaos?

After listening to Ge Zhenzhuang's words, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but laugh and said: "Director Ge, regarding the actions of Yuan Jinghao and Jing Zhanqi, whether they were risky or not without prior permission cannot be generalized. The battlefield situation is changing rapidly, and the fighter planes can be manipulated at any time.

It is fleeting. As a general, you must be able to discover, seize, and use fighter opportunities to achieve miraculous effects. If you follow the usual practice and ask for approval, the fighter opportunities will be lost in the time it takes to exchange messages!"

"Therefore, our division commander only controls the general direction of the battle, formulates basic principles, and leaves it to the front-line commanders to implement specific fighting methods and tactics. If we ask for instructions on everything, the division commander will be far away from the battlefield and not physically involved in it.

, I, Tang Qiuli, am not a god, and you, Director Ge, don’t know everything. Wouldn’t it be just giving blind orders and delaying things!”

Ge Zhenzhuang's face turned red and he fell into deep thought. Although he felt that what the division commander said was very reasonable, he was still a little unconvinced in his heart. If so, simply delegate power and let the commanders of each corps do their own thing. Why should the division commander be in the center to coordinate and command?

However, Tang Qiuli's words also opened a new door for Ge Zhenzhuang's thinking, allowing him to consider problems from a higher perspective and a broader perspective. Ge Zhenzhuang looked thoughtful, and Tang Qiuli said:

"This question will come up later.

Let's discuss it further. Now, send a telegram to Yuan Jinghao immediately. The North China Field Corps will immediately slow down its attack on the Kwantung Army troops in the Western Manchuria area and focus on gradually compressing the Kwantung Army's battlefield survival space. We do not seek to end the Western Manchurian Army in the short term.

Full battle!"

"Also, send a telegram to inquire about the current specific locations of the four brigades in the Shandong Garrison Area. Send a telegram to Yu Deshui of the Intelligence Division to ask the Intelligence Division to closely monitor the situation in Fengtian City, especially the Kwantung Army Commander-in-Chief.

Commander Umezu Yoshijiro, has he made any new moves? I have a feeling that he will not be so quiet!"

Yuan Jinghao's four mechanized infantry brigades, one tank brigade, and a large number of artillery units miraculously arrived at the line from Siping to Shuangliao. Tang Qiuli's worst worries immediately disappeared. He was also confident that in the Western Manchuria area

, creating a huge encirclement like the battlefield in western Liaoning. When Sun Zhenbang's Outer Mongolia Field Corps arrives, the first thing they will deal with is the more than 400,000 Kwantung Army troops in Western Manchuria!

After recording the order, Ge Zhenzhuang left in a hurry. Looking at his hurried back, Tang Qiuli smiled and shook his head, thinking to himself: "This is the fundamental difference between Ge Zhenzhuang and Zhao Yuhe. Ge Zhenzhuang still stands as a staff director."

Consider the problem from the perspective of

The bold actions of Yuan Jinghao and Jing Zhanqi, in the eyes of Zhao Yuhe, will definitely be greatly appreciated and applauded. It is very likely that as the chief of staff, they will summarize it into a classic battle example and distribute it to all the troops.

For reference and learning by commanders at all levels!”

Thinking of Zhao Yuhe, Tang Qiuli's attention couldn't help but turn to the northeastern and northwest border lines. The Kwantung Army's three heavy military groups, now with two, have been delayed in the western Liaoning and western Manchuria areas. Major changes have occurred in the two battlefields.

The possibility is very slim. Right now, only the battlefields on the northeastern and northwest border have not yet heard the sound of gunfire!

(To be continued)