Age of Conquest Reborn

Seeing that Ge Zhenzhuang had not sent the telegram yet and seemed to have something to say and was hesitant, Tang Qiuli asked strangely: "Director Ge, do you have anything else to do?"

Ge Zhenzhuang thought for a while and said: "Commander, I have always had a question. This question arose when I learned that the Japanese had dispatched such a large merchant fleet and also dispatched a fleet and a fleet of escort aircraft.

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Tang Qiuli was obviously very interested in what Ge Zhenzhuang said. He put down the documents in his hands, stood up, and asked with interest: "Director Ge, what questions do you have?"

Ge Zhenzhuang replied: "What I don't understand is why the Japanese made such a decision. From which perspective, from the Bohai Sea to Liaodong Bay, it is the hinterland of our independent division troops, with heavy troop concentrations, naval and air force bases and airports.

Mibu, when the Japanese did this, didn’t they come to die? They knew it was impossible to do, but they did it. I really don’t understand what the Japanese were thinking.”

"Uh!" Tang Qiuli put his hand on his head, feeling quite troubled. If he wanted to answer Ge Zhenzhuang's question, he would have to talk a lot. He might not be able to explain clearly for several hours. Obviously, he was not interested in talking now.

these questions.

After thinking about it, Tang Qiuli said: "Drink poison to quench thirst! The characteristics of the Japanese nation are all-or-nothing gambling. In this way, Director Ge, after the battle to regain the Northeast is over, when you are free, let's talk in detail, which can be regarded as communicating with each other!"

Ge Zhenzhuang was obviously dissatisfied with the teacher's superficial answer, but seeing that the teacher had no intention of continuing the discussion, he knew he would not ask any more questions. Seeing Ge Zhenzhuang's unsatisfactory attitude, Tang Qiuli secretly laughed in his heart. Suddenly he remembered something

It was an important matter, so he asked: "Director Ge, what position have the North China Field Corps and the troops occupying Vladivostok reached? That is an important port!"

Seeing that the division commander changed the subject, Ge Zhenzhuang replied: "The situation is like this. The 1st Brigade, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Brigade, 5th Brigade and 6th Brigade of the North China Field Corps form the eastward marching force. With the occupation of Vladivostok as the only mission,

Now, troops from five brigades, under the command of Han Guangqi, Chief of Staff of the North China Field Corps, have arrived in the Hunchun and Mudanjiang areas of Eastern Manchuria, and it is expected to launch an attack on Vladivostok in about five days!"

Tang Qiuli thought deeply and said: "Vladivostok is the largest port in the Sea of ​​Japan. It is also a very important military port. Its importance to us is self-evident. I sent a telegram to Han Guangqi and ordered, in order to prevent the Japanese army from completely defeating Vladivostok.

Carry out crazy destruction of the port facilities. On the one hand, your troops must slow down the speed of advancement, and on the other hand, organize a small and capable force, preferably about three thousand people!"

"The main task is to sneak into Vladivostok, get in touch with the Intelligence Division, Investigation Division, and the personnel of the Special Operations Detachment in Vladivostok, and make every effort to ensure that the facilities at the Vladivostok Military Port are not destroyed by the Japanese army. The main force can first clean up the Japanese garrison outside Vladivostok!

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On the battlefield in western Liaoning, the two top commanders of the independent division participating in the battle, Commander Feng Jiwu of the Niangziguan Garrison Corps, and Commander Han Tie of the Marine Corps, separated by more than 500,000 Kwantung Army troops, met each other for the first time for many days.

Since the establishment of the Western Liaoning War Zone Headquarters, the two men have not come together yet. This time, because the Western Liaoning Campaign has reached the final stage, it is necessary to unite the troops of the two corps in order to facilitate command and unified coordination.

The Western Liaoning Theater Command is newly established in Dongguo Town between Linghai and Panshan. This is a small town east of the Daling River and surrounded by mountains. It is also the northern direction of the Western Liaoning battlefield encirclement. Han Railway has just arrived at Dongguo Town.

, before they had time to talk to Feng Jiwu in detail, they caught up with the independent division fleet and aviation to attack the Japanese escort fleet, troop transport fleet, and escort aircraft group.

Although the troops in the western Liaoning theater could not intervene in this battle, Feng Jiwu and Han Tie could not sit still when they heard the sound of gunfire. After discussing it, they simply rushed to see the excitement, and they took a guard with them.

The battalion, as well as a large group of staff officers, correspondents, etc., headed straight for the front line in a mighty manner.

The Jintieshan section of the first brigade of the Niangziguan Garrison Corps is the most prominent part of the encirclement. The brigade headquarters is located on a hill. From the shelter of the brigade headquarters, you can see the Kwantung Army's position a few kilometers away.

Through the telescope, one could even see the vast blue water of Liaodong Bay. The brigade commander, Major General Jin Tieshan, witnessed the entire process of the sea battle in the headquarters.

Now, Jin Tieshan was standing under a big tree outside the shelter, holding up a telescope to observe the movements of the Kwantung Army soldiers. While watching, he said in his mouth, "Oh, you little Japs are too cowardly.

We are rushing to jump into the sea before we even take action, and so are the Navy’s carrier-based aircraft. Why are we wasting bullets? Let the little devils jump into the sea. I don’t believe it. They can still swim back to their hometown in Japan!”

Jin Tieshan was enjoying the view when he was patted on the shoulder. He didn't even look back and said impatiently: "What are you talking about? Don't delay me from enjoying the scenery!"

"Hey! You Jin Tieshan is so proud!" A familiar voice sounded from behind.

Jin Tieshan shuddered. This sound was too familiar. It was Commander Feng of the Corps. He hurriedly turned around and saw Feng Jiwu, Commander Han Tie of the Marine Corps, and Chief of Staff Zhang Hansheng of the Corps standing behind him, smiling.

Look at him.

Jin Tieshan hurriedly stood at attention and saluted, "Report to Commander Feng, Commander Han, Chief of Staff Zhang, and Jin Tieshan, Commander of the First Brigade of the Liaoxi Theater Army, that they are observing the enemy's situation. Please give instructions to the two commanders!"

Feng Jiwu looked at his old subordinate with a smile and said, "Jin Tieshan, what did you say just now about looking at the scenery?"

Jin Tieshan did not answer Feng Jiwu's words, but his expression changed and he said hurriedly: "Oh my God, why are you three here? This is the front line. Two commanders and chief of staff, hurry up and enter the shelter. Here

Kwantung Army

Our position is less than five kilometers away. If a Japanese artillery shell comes over, it will be a big deal! Jin Tieshan can't afford to shoot me. Guards, hurry up and cover the two commanders and chief of staff.

Get to the shelter! Hurry!"

"Okay Jin Tieshan, don't yell. Nothing will happen to you just standing here. When Commander Han and I come, we will be hit by artillery shells from the Kwantung Army? Do the artillerymen of the Kwantung Army know Commander Han and me?" Feng Jiwu

His eyes widened and he said seriously.

Jin Tieshan was speechless, and Zhang Hansheng said: "Commander Jin, the two commanders want to get close to the forward position and observe the movements of the Kwantung Army soldiers. You should immediately find two high-power artillery scopes!"

Such equipment is very convenient in the independent division. After a while, several staff officers of the first brigade came with two artillery mirrors. Jin Tieshan always thought in his heart that he had nothing to fear, but

Since the two big bosses in the war zone were present, I couldn't help but worry, so I whispered to the commander of the brigade guard battalion, "You arrange two guard platoons to personally protect the two commanders and chief of staff. They are the Kwantung Army's artillery shells."

Come over here and use your body to block it, do you hear me?"

Feng Jiwu and Han Tie lay in front of the artillery mirror and watched Jin Tieshan carefully for more than ten minutes. However, they were sweating. Feng Jiwu raised his body and said to Han Tie: "Commander Han, what are you doing?"

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Han Tie looked away from the artillery mirror and said succinctly: "The last hope has been shattered. The morale of the Kwantung Army soldiers is in chaos and they can no longer fight. It's time for the final blow. My opinion is to launch a general offensive this evening."

, the battle will end before dark tomorrow, you are the commander, the final decision is still made by you!"

Feng Jiwu smiled and said: "Heroes who see the same thing are the best opportunities. We cannot give the Kwantung Army soldiers a chance to recover. We can kill him while he is in chaos and wait for the Kwantung Army soldiers to recover from their collapse.

Come here, the battle will be hard to fight. Now, it’s up to us to give you a push, Chief of Staff!" he shouted.

Colonel Zhang Hansheng, chief of staff of the Niangziguan Garrison Corps and chief of staff of the Western Liaoning Theater, hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Commander, what are your orders?"

Feng Jiwu carefully said every word: "The commander reported that in view of the situation on the battlefield, the conditions for a general attack have been met. Our troops in the western Liaoning theater plan to launch the final attack on the Kwantung Army troops in the encirclement of the western Liaoning battlefield at 7:00 this evening.

Whether the general attack is appropriate or not, please ask the division commander for approval! The specific combat plan will be reported later!"

A few minutes later, the division commander called back, "Thank you for your call, the division commander agrees to your request. The specific battle plan does not need to be reported to the division commander. Commanders Feng and Han will make the decision at their discretion, but please note that this battle will not end in annihilation."

The Kwantung Army's soldiers are mainly based on the number of soldiers, but the primary goal is to force them to surrender, and tactics that combine force with force can be adopted!"

Putting down the telegram, Han Tie smiled and said to Feng Jiwu: "Commander Feng, the battlefield in Western Manchuria has ended. Yuan Jinghao and Sun Zhenbang have captured 70,000 to 80,000 Kwantung Army prisoners, but that's a lot. Depending on what the division commander wants, it's not enough. Ours

There are more than 500,000 Kwantung Army soldiers in the pot, no matter what, we must capture hundreds of thousands of prisoners!"

Feng Jiwu smiled and asked: "Commander Han, how are you going to fight?"

Han Tie was not polite and said: "It's still the same old routine. Let's give full play to our artillery advantage. In addition, please cooperate with the aviation unit and launch an attack from three directions at the same time. Concentrate all artillery and tank units and use intensive artillery fire to attack each other piece by piece.

Eat the outer positions of the Kwantung Army, attack steadily, press forward step by step, crush them with force, and destroy the last bit of fighting will of the Kwantung Army soldiers!"

"Strive to compress the remaining Kwantung Army soldiers into the smallest area before dawn tomorrow, and then persuade them to surrender. They are surrounded by black muzzles and tanks. I think this is the most convincing.

It will be easier to persuade them to surrender!"

Feng Jiwu laughed and said: "Commander Han, then I am lazy. Chief of Staff, according to Commander Han's wishes, the staff office will immediately start formulating a battle plan and launch a general offensive on time at seven o'clock this evening!"

(To be continued)