Predator Reborn

Chapter 35: Assault on Taoyuan (2)

"Division Commander, the reconnaissance battalion sent a telegram." It turned out that under Liu Hua's order, the reconnaissance company set off on war horses in the morning. They rushed to the outskirts of Taoyuan around six o'clock in the afternoon. In order to better detect the enemy's situation, some of them disguised themselves

Sneaking into the city, some were trying to capture some prisoners outside the city. Soon, all the information was in Liu Hua's hands.

"Division Commander, after investigation, we found that the enemy's 15th Division of the Central Army and a garrison brigade of the Hunan Army are stationed in Taoyuan at this time. The reason why there are so many is because the Central Army is preparing to launch a new round of encirclement and suppression against the 26th Red Army Corps.

Reconnaissance Battalion Commander: Liu Xiaogang."

After reading the telegram, Liu Hua was stunned. In his eyes, there were only one brigade of defenders. Now that there are so many more people, Liu Hua sat on the ground and smoked quietly, "Send a report to the reconnaissance camp immediately.

See if we can bypass Taoyuan County and go to Yujiaping. Also, let them find a way to find out when the 15th Division will send troops."

Soon, the telegram was sent. It was obvious that Liu Xiaogang had found out all these situations. "According to the investigation, the enemy troops will send out troops for encirclement and suppression in 2 days. Among them, there is a small road 8 miles away from the building in Taoyuan County where the troops can pass.

But the baggage cannot pass." Looking at the telegram sent by Liu Xiaogang, Liu Hua smiled.

"Send a report to Mr. He and ask if they know the specific time and route of the 15th Division's encirclement and suppression of the base area. Hurry!" Soon, Mr. He was called out of bed by Political Commissar Ren. "Mr. He, Liu Hua told us

Inquire about the dispatch of troops from the 15th Division of the Central Army stationed in Taoyuan." Mr. He received the telegram.

"Well, it seems that this guy is going to take action on the 15th Division. Haha, political commissar, now we don't have to worry about the enemy troops in the direction of Taoyuan. Come on, send him all the information we know and ask them what needs they have.

Help." Seeing Mr. He's happy look, Political Commissar Ren reminded him: "Mr. He, that is a first-class division of the Central Army. Can Liu Hua and the others handle it as an independent division?"

"Political Commissar, don't underestimate Liu Hua. At least 4 divisions have died in his hands now. Now that he has strong troops and horses, he should be able to do it. Besides, this kid asked for it. I think he should be sure. Really?

I want to go and meet Liu Hua, the hero of the Red Army, right now." After saying that, he laughed.

After reading General He's telegram, Liu Hua was not polite and immediately said, "Send a message to General He, saying that our department is in urgent need of battalion-level political cadres. We are also short of a division chief of staff and three regiment chiefs of staff. Please ask Commander He."

Please help me solve it." After saying that, he smiled.

"Mr. He, Liu Hua is such a good guy. He reaches out to ask for someone. You can solve the trouble you have caused." After saying that, he handed the telegram to Mr. He and sat on the stool next to him with a smile.

Drinking tea. "Oh my god, he really dares to ask for a division chief of staff. This matter must be reported to the central government. The independent division is also directly under the central government! I think I will send him to Ying.

Are they young? They are easy to get along with. How are they?"

Political Commissar Ren thought for a while, nodded, and walked out to draft a telegram to the Central Committee.

"Chairman, what do you think? At Liu Hua's request, Mr. He transferred Guan Xiangying to the independent division as chief of staff. Haha, that kid Liu Hua really dares to ask for someone." Vice Chairman Zhou said with a smile.

"I don't have any ideas. Liu Hua is too young, and Li Qing's qualifications are too low. It's really difficult for them to lead more than 10,000 people. Guan Xiangying, I think it's okay. Commander-in-Chief, what do you think?

Already?"

"I agree with Lao Mao's opinion and agree to transfer Guan Xiangying to go there. Although it is demoted, the independent division is no more than one of his corps, with more than 10,000 people, and the weapons are not as good."

"Since everyone agrees, I will go and send the report." Vice Chairman Zhou walked out of the resting room.

"Comrade Liu Hua: With the approval of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission, Comrade Guan Xiangying is appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Independent Division. Comrade Guan Xiangying will lead a team of 100 political cadres to set off tonight and are expected to arrive near Yujiaping tomorrow night.

We hope to send troops to respond. He Long and Ren Bishi."

After reading the telegram, Liu Hua's hands were shaking. Did his arrival really change history? You must know that Guan Xiangying has always been the political commissar of the army in history. He was a brigade commander-level figure in the Eighth Route Army. Now since

Can you not be excited to become your own chief of staff?

"Bruce Lee, call Bruce Lee quickly," Liu Hua excitedly shouted to the correspondent next to him.

"Xiaolong, I will give you a mission now. Take your guard battalion and set off now. Get a radio station from the first regiment and find Liu Xiaogang near Taoyuan. Let Liu Xiaogang send someone to take you around the county and go straight to Yujiaping.

, where to meet the people sent by Commander-in-Chief He, let me tell you, there is the newly appointed chief of staff of our independent division there, you boy, be careful, don't have any accidents, do you hear me?"

"Yes, Commander, I promise to complete the mission." After saying that, he disappeared into the vast night.

"Call the two group leaders for a meeting."

The two regiment leaders quickly came and sat down in front of Liu Hua. After Liu Hua briefly introduced the situation, the two regiment leaders had ugly looks on their faces. You know, they were the Class A Division, 3rd Brigade.

The 9th Regiment has more than 16,000 people. Maybe the independent division will capsize this time.

"What's wrong? Haha, don't you have confidence? When the time comes, our three main regiments are still afraid of one division. I think it will scare you. This is what I think. Let's clean up one brigade at a time this time. It's really not possible.

"What do you think, let's eat two of his troops at once?" Liu Hua looked at them and said.

"Division commander, there is absolutely no problem for our three regiments to support two of their brigades." Commander Sun Xingbang said with certainty, thinking of the independent division's combat effectiveness.

"But division commander, what about the enemy's other brigade? Won't he come out for reinforcements?" Gao Yuan asked his own question.

"Well, that's the problem. This is what I think..." After listening to the teacher's words, the two of them smiled at the same time.

Soon, the independent division immediately began to move. The two avant-garde new battalions immediately moved towards the direction of the baggage led by the political commissar. The commander of the third regiment also received the order and led his mortar company of the first and second battalions to start driving through the night.

The vanguard troops arrived, leaving only the third battalion and one recruit battalion under the command of the political commissar to serve as the rear guard of the entire army. At the same time, two artillery batteries of the artillery battalion were also approaching the baggage troops. You want to know whether the enemy's third battalion can be defeated in the end.

If a brigade remains in Taoyuan, it will rely on 24 mortars from two artillery companies.

The next day, it was not until 9 o'clock that the commander of the third regiment, who served as the rear guard, came over with two battalions. After the two armies met, they rested for an hour and immediately ran towards Taoyuan. Finally, in the evening,

Finally connected with the reconnaissance battalion. Liu Hua thought for a while and ordered the soldiers to rest for two hours. Under the leadership of the reconnaissance battalion, they set off overnight. Finally, at dawn, all 7,000 troops bypassed Taoyuan County and entered the mountains.

Get hidden.

The political commissar also took the new logistics corps and the two new recruit battalions to hide near Taoyuan, waiting for further orders from the division commander.

Just when Liu Hua was thinking about his next move, a report interrupted Liu Hua's thoughts. Bruce Lee and a young cadre were seen standing in front of Liu Hua. Liu Hua was stunned and immediately realized that

Isn't it his chief of staff, Comrade Guan Xiangying? He quickly walked over, held his hand and said excitedly: "Comrade Guan Xiangying? Welcome to the independent division. I am Liu Hua. Come, please sit down.

Please take a seat."

At this time, Guan Xiangying also stared blankly at the young man in front of him. He couldn't believe it. Just like a student, he turned out to be a hero of the Red Army. Facing Liu Hua's enthusiasm, Guan Xiangying quickly changed his mind from his thoughts.

"Report to Division Commander Liu, Guan Xiangying, Chief of Staff of the Independent Division, came to report."

Perhaps because they were both young people, they started chatting within a few minutes. When he heard that Liu Hua was going to wipe out two enemy brigades with the strength of his three regiments, Guan Xiangying was stunned and hurriedly

He reminded: "Commander, I would like to ask how many people there are in the three regiments! Is it too few to ambush two brigades?"

Looking at Guan Xiangying's surprised expression, Liu Hua explained: "Haha, chief of staff, don't worry, these three regiments have a total of more than 7,000 people without their recruit battalion. Although it is a bit difficult to ambush 10,000 people, it should be possible.

Gotta get it off."

Looking at Liu Hua's confident expression, Guan Xiangying still showed an expression of disbelief: "Commander, our numbers are still smaller than the enemy's. You must know that the Central Army's firepower is very strong, and we are far inferior to them!"

Master, I don’t want a love rival!”

"Haha, Chief of Staff, you still don't understand the firepower equipment of the Independent Division. Let me tell you about it so that you can have a clearer understanding of the Independent Division and facilitate future command operations. The Independent Division has three main regiments, one new corps, and one logistics regiment.

There are more than 1,400 soldiers in the division. Each of the three main regiments has three main battalions, a new battalion and an artillery company. The main battalion has a heavy machine gun company. The division headquarters has an artillery battalion and a heavy machine gun battalion directly under the division. Each infantry squad has

There is a light machine gun, and its firepower will not be weaker than that of the Central Army."

Hearing this, Guan Xiangying was stunned. The firepower was so powerful. "Commander, I would like to ask how many cannons and machine guns the entire division has." Guan Xiangying asked blankly.

"Haha, not many. There are more than 100 mortars and about 150 heavy machine guns. I don't know the specific number of light machine guns. Each regiment should have nearly 100!" Liu Hua looked at it with a smile.

Guan Xiangying looked shocked. He knew how shocking such powerful firepower was to the Red Army commanders and soldiers who were always short of guns and ammunition. He knew it. So he sat there quietly and waited.

Guan Xiangying was still depressed about being transferred to an independent division as the chief of staff. You must know that it would be a demotion for him. However, he no longer thinks so. In such a unit, it is even easier for him to be the regiment commander.

Yes, the entire 26th Army Corps may not be able to match this kind of firepower. If he knew that the logistics department still had thousands of rifles and nearly a hundred light machine guns unused, he would be shocked to death. Seeing Liu Hua staring at him all the time

, react immediately.

"Teacher, I was so shocked just now. I really didn't expect it. Haha, let's discuss how to fight this battle now!" Guan Xiangying smiled sheepishly.