Age of Conquest Reborn

Tang Qiuli's call back to Zhao Yuhe, the division chief of staff who was commanding the direct-affiliated corps and heading to the Far East battlefield, obviously changed the decision during the Northeast Border Battle. The original plan was to annihilate the Kwantung Army border garrison and then send the directly-affiliated corps to the Far East battlefield.

All a dozen brigades, plus the six brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps, all joined the Far East battlefield, striving to form the greatest advantage over the Japanese Far East Expeditionary Force in terms of military strength.

However, the intelligence about Xinjing from the Intelligence Division changed Tang Qiuli's decision. The content of the intelligence was as follows, "The division pointed out that the Xinjing Central Station of the Intelligence Division learned that the Kwantung Army headquarters ordered the puppet Manchus stationed in Xinjing to

**A total of five divisions formed the Western Manchuria Support Group, intending to attack our army's blocking troops on the line from Siping to Shuangliao, in order to open a channel for the Kwantung Army troops that were surrounded in Western Manchuria to evacuate to Xinjing!

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"This support group is composed of the first and second garrison divisions of the puppet Manchukuo Xinjing, the first and third garrison divisions stationed in Jilin, and the puppet royal guard corps (division-level organization) of the puppet Manchukuo.

The construction divisions of the Manchu Army are all fake

The more powerful troops in the Manchu Army have Japanese officers serving as company commanders and above. In addition, we learned that the Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army, Matsuda Kenjiro, has personally rushed to Fengtian to supervise and preside over the formation of the Western Manchuria support group!"

After reading the information from the Intelligence Office, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't understand how the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, Umezu Yoshijiro, who was known as a famous Japanese general, could make the same mistakes one after another, draining Fengtian's military strength and not changing the situation in Liaoxi.

Now, the elite Puppet Manchurian troops from Xinjing are being mobilized to use the same tactics in an attempt to attack the Western Manchurian Interceptor Corps of Jingzhan Banner on the line from Siping to Shuangliao from behind.

It is still unclear whether Umezu Yoshijiro is confused or has ulterior motives. However, Tang Qiuli knows better. Umezu Yoshijiro's actions are in line with his own wishes. He will regain the battlefield in Northeast China, control it in the western part of Northeast China, and resolve the battle in the big cities.

In addition, it is the core content of his own plan to regain the Northeast. Originally, he did not expect that Umezu Yoshijiro would follow his own rhythm, but now he has appeared!

Tang Qiuli naturally accepted this with a smile. The five elite divisions of the Puppet Manchukuo State had left Xinjing and could not be allowed to shrink back. After that, the Kwantung Army's defense in Xinjing would inevitably be empty, and there was no doubt that it would open the door to regain Xinjing.

The door to convenience!

Among the three central cities in the Northeast, Fengtian, Xinjing and Harbin, the potential military strength of the Kwantung Army in Fengtian has been exhausted. Xinjing is also making the same mistake, except Harbin. Because it is in northern Manchuria, it feels quite out of reach.

In addition, multiple battlefields were opened at the same time, and the independent division reached its limit in terms of use of troops. Therefore, compared to Fengtian and Xinjing, Harbin seemed like a paradise.

After Zhao Yuhe's unit ended the Northeast Border Campaign, it became the largest mobile corps in the hands of division commander Tang Qiuli. It just so happened that when he was heading to the Far East battlefield, he passed through Northern Manchuria and had the prerequisites to solve Harbin.

All these factors prompted Tang Qiuli to change his original plan and decide to fight against his opponents in Harbin. Of course, he hoped that the Kwantung Army troops in Harbin would take the initiative to go out of the city to fight like Fengtian and Xinjing.

Tang Qiuli's new order arrived in the hands of Zhao Yuhe, who was standing on the south bank of the Kullen River, overlooking the depths of the Greater Khingan Mountains and the endless forest sea. He handed the telegram from the division commander to the acting chief of staff of the directly affiliated corps and the division commander's staff office.

Lieutenant Colonel Wu Zhengmin, the deputy director, asked: "Chief of Staff Wu, what do you think?"

Since Wu Zhengmin rose to prominence in the Northeast Border Battle, Zhao Yuhe valued him even more and would seek Wu Zhengmin's opinion on everything. Wu Zhengmin did not disappoint him, and most of the opinions he gave were very appropriate and timely.

Wu Zhengmin read the telegram, thought for a moment, and said: "This order from the chief of staff and division commander is nothing more than the following purpose, following the example of Fengtian, to move as many Kwantung Army garrison troops in the direction of Harbin out of the city as possible, and strive to be in the wild

Annihilating the enemy is in line with the core requirements of the division commander's campaign to regain the Northeast. My opinion is that the six brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps should be reserved as troops to attack Harbin. The nearly 100,000 troops will be enough no matter what."

Zhao Yuhe smiled and said: "Let's think about it together with me. I will send a telegram back to the division commander immediately. I plan to use the six brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps to fight against the Kwantung Army in Harbin. In addition, it is recommended to use

The cavalry units commanded by Commander Liu Chun, except for the units responsible for the security mission of the Bai-A Line Railway, are all integrated into this combat unit. Please ask the division commander for approval if this is appropriate!"

After receiving the telegram from Zhao Yuhe, Tang Qiuli smiled. Zhao Yuhe was increasingly able to understand his intentions. He said to Ge Zhenzhuang, Director of the General Staff Department: "Call back to Chief of Staff Zhao to approve your plan.

The six mechanized infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Force that were originally scheduled to stay in the Outer Mongolia region were organized into the North Manchuria Combat Corps and separated from the directly affiliated corps combat sequence. You immediately order the troops to go south to Harbin!"

"Liu Chun, who was ordered to stay in the Baichengzi area, and his two cavalry brigades, led by Liu Chun, immediately went north to Harbin and were organized into the North Manchuria Combat Corps. They sent a telegram to Sun Zhenbang, and the division planned to form a North Manchu Combat Corps.

Colonel Wang Jun, chief of staff of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps, is specially assigned to serve as the commander of the regiment, and Major General Liu Chun, commander of the divisional cavalry, serves as the deputy commander."

"Wang Jun and Liu Chun are jointly responsible for all operations against the Kwantung Army and the Puppet Manchurian Army in the North Manchuria area. Wang Jun got off the car at the nearest station and rushed to North Manchuria to receive the troops!"

Ge Zhenzhuang reminded: "Commander, the appointment of the commander of the North Manchuria Combat Corps is not very appropriate. Major General Liu Chun refers to the division as the highest commander of a separate branch of the army, with the rank of commander of the corps, while Colonel Wang Jun is only the chief of staff of the corps.

, the military ranks of the two people are also different. I am worried that because of the different positions and military ranks, will there be unnecessary friction in command and coordination?"

Tang Qiuli waved his hands indifferently and said: "There is no need to worry. Within our independent division, we rely on ability. The capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted. If the fight is not good, the major general will be returned to the colonel, and the lieutenant colonel will often command.

There are certain things that Liu Chun specializes in

In cavalry operations, he is an amateur at commanding large mechanized corps for coordinated operations, but Wang Jun is different. He has sufficient command experience. I also believe that Liu Chun is an old man of the independent division and will not fail to understand this. You

Don’t worry!”

Seeing what the division commander said, Director Ge didn't know what to say and went out to send a telegram.

The long military column passed through the vast forest in the Greater Khingan Mountains. The two railway tracks were like two black silk threads, circling and entangled in the green forest. On the speeding train, Sun Zhenbang received a command from his division commander.

Emergency order, he read the telegram and handed it over

He gave it to Wang Jun and said with emotion: "Old man, we are going to separate this time. The division commander has assigned you to serve as the commander of the newly formed North Manchuria Combat Corps. The order requires you to take up the post immediately. Time is very tight. Solon Station is ahead of you.

, you can get off at Solon!"

After thinking about it, Sun Zhenbang continued: "The road from here to Harbin is not close, and safety is a big problem. In this way, I will bring you the Corps Guard Group, and then bring a main group to strengthen the two artillery companies to deal with it.

The beards and bandits along the way, the local garrison of the Kwantung Army and the puppet Manchukuo garrison are enough!"

"I am very happy that you can command a corps on your own. In fact, with your military commanding ability, you have already been able to take on leading roles. Fortunately, you are commanding troops from our corps, and several brigade commanders are familiar with them."

, there is no problem of running-in, Han Tie's chief of staff Wang Dongshan is now commanding a corps alone, and my chief of staff Sun Zhenbang is not bad either! Ah, hahaha!" He laughed happily.

After reading the telegram, what Wang Jun was thinking about was not this. He said to Sun Zhenbang with some worry: "Commander, I have nothing to be afraid of as the commander of the North Manchu Combat Corps. It's just that the division commander of the cavalry unit

Commander Liu, it’s not appropriate to be my deputy. Commander Liu is one of the veterans of our independent division and a senior officer at the level of commander of the corps. It’s so awkward for me to be a colonel commanding a major general! I

It’s more like being his deputy!”

Sun Zhenbang didn't want to hear it anymore and stared at him and said: "What about the major general and colonel? The division commander's arrangements must be reasonable. Besides, I understand Liu Chun. This old fellow is not someone who takes military rank and position seriously.

I will definitely cooperate with you, so just go ahead and do it boldly!"

The military column stopped at Solon Railway Station. The Corps Headquarters Guard Group and the First Regiment of the First Brigade quickly got off the train. Some trucks and equipment were also nervously unloaded. The troops lined up in a large open space outside the station.

Sun Zhenbang insisted on sending Wang Jun away, but Wang Jun couldn't stop him and had no choice but to let him have his way.

At that time, Solon was still an important town deep in the Daxinganling forest area. It was surrounded by mountains with dense pine and white birch forests. A dirt road built by the Japanese passed through the town and stretched to the northeast. From here

Leaving the central part of the Greater Khingan Mountains, passing through the Zhalaite Grassland, and crossing the Yalu River, the troops could point directly at Qiqihar, the capital of the puppet Hejiang Province at that time, and go south to threaten Harbin.

However, Sun Zhenbang did not want to suggest that Wang Jun captured Qiqihar with two regiments of troops. After walking out of the station, Sun Zhenbang said to the colonel of the regiment's guard regiment: "Listen up, the safety of the chief of staff will be left to you. If the chief of staff

Don't come back even if you hurt a hair on your head! Also, give my armored command vehicle to the chief of staff!"

The head of the guard regiment stood at attention and said: "Commander, please rest assured, I can guarantee the safety of the Chief of Staff with my head, it is absolutely foolproof!"

After all the troops got on the truck, Sun Zhenbang hugged Wang Jun tightly, "Old man, take care!" Sun Zhenbang shouted, then turned around and left. The military column started to move, and Solon Station gradually disappeared into the sky.

In the green forest.

"Why do I feel so empty in my heart?" Sun Zhenbang leaned on his seat and muttered uncontrollably.

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