Tsarist Empire: Please call me Tsarist Majesty

Chapter 154 is interspersed with roundabouts!!

The attack of the Second Army of the Eastern Army on the Shahe defensive line garrisoned by the Russian army ended in failure.

Not only was it not able to break through the defense line of the Russian army, but it also suffered heavy losses and paid a great price.

After several days of attacks, the 3rd Infantry Division of the Toyo Army suffered more than half of its losses.

In particular, the four infantry wings, which were the main forces, suffered heavy losses.

The entire infantry division is almost losing its combat effectiveness.

If it were not for the current shortage of troops in the Toyo Army, General Obo Gong would probably have allowed the 3rd Infantry Division to withdraw to the country to rest.

But now there are not enough troops, even if it suffers heavy losses, the 3rd Infantry Division can only continue to be on the front line.

The remaining three infantry divisions also suffered considerable losses.

The entire Second Army lost more than 30,000 men.

This has changed the strength of the forces on both sides.

The Toyo Army not only no longer has an advantage, but is also at a disadvantage.

This made the situation of the Toyo Army even more unfavorable in this battle.

“Your Excellency, the Russians’ firepower is too strong, and we cannot brave their powerful firepower to attack like this anymore. Although, the soldiers of the empire are very brave and not afraid of death. However, if we continue to fight like this, we will suffer too much. ”

Major General Hisa ~ Hoharuno, chief of staff of the Second Army, suggested.

General Ao Baogong nodded—but his face was very ugly.

The battle is unfavorable, and he, the commander of the army, also has to bear a very great responsibility.

“Okubo-kun, what do you suggest?”

General Ao Baogong asked.

“Your Excellency, from the present point of view, it is almost impossible for us to break through the Russians’ defenses from the front. Therefore, I suggest that we might as well take a detour from the flanks. If successful, it could directly attack the Russians’ flank. Perhaps, we will be able to break through the square line of our people in one fell swoop. ”

Major General Haruno Okubo pointed to the drill and said.

Just as the so-called rich are covered by firepower, and the poor are interspersed with roundabouts, this is originally a very classic tactic.

In another time and space, doesn’t the rabbit often use such a move when facing the enemy’s powerful firepower?

“Flank roundabout? That’s a good idea. However, we simply do not have the extra troops to intersperse. Our frontal line of defence must be maintained. Otherwise, once the army is drawn for penetration, even if it succeeds, our gate will not have enough strength to break the defense line of our people! ”

General Ophofan was a little annoyed.

“Your Excellency, Commander, we really don’t have enough troops. However, do not forget that there are still troops in the country. ”

Major General Haruno Okubo reminded.

General Ao Baogong frowned: “You mean the Fourth Army?” ”

“Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. The Third Army has already begun to land. However, their combat mission was to take the fortress of Lushun. So, we can’t count on it. On the side of the Fourth Army, three infantry divisions have been transferred to reinforce the First Army, and there are still three infantry divisions left. Just in time for the Fourth Army to take on the task of interspersing roundabouts.

Let the navy escort them directly, land at Yingkou, and then attack the Russians from the front, and then attack from the front, so that under the two sides, the Russians are bound to collapse.

At that time, we will easily defeat the Russians and annihilate them! ”

Major General Haruno Okubo laid out his plans and plates.

“Yo West! Okubo-kun, this is a very good tactic, I will send a telegram to the country. ”

General Ao Baofan nodded repeatedly.

Under the circumstances of a long period of inoffensive and unfavorable combat, General Ao Baogong had no other choice but to ask for help at home.

Otherwise, if the battle fails, the consequences will be very serious.

At that time, he may only have to apologize for his sins.

“Hi, Your Excellency, Commander!”

Major General Haruno Okubo replied.

Toyo Empire, Fuyukyo, War Department.

Lieutenant General Masaichi Terauchi, Minister of the Toyo Empire, Senior General Oyama Iwa, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of the Manchurian Army, and Senior General Michikan Nozu, Director of Education and Commander of the Fourth Army, are discussing the current war situation.

There is no doubt that the current war is undoubtedly very unfavorable for the Eastern Empire.

Whether in the Goryeo Peninsula or the Liaodong Peninsula, the attack of the Toyo Army was not successful, but was resisted by the Russian Army.

Moreover, it was also greatly damaged by the powerful fire of the Sha I Du Army.

This is undoubtedly difficult for the Toyo Army to accept.

Initially, they hoped to mobilize heavy troops at the beginning of the war, defeat the Russian army in one fell swoop, severely damage them, and strive for a favorable situation…

But now, they have been slow to gain an advantage on the battlefield.

And the reinforcements of the Russian army have been continuously reinforced from other regions in the Far East.

If this continues, the strength advantage of the Eastern Army will no longer exist, and it will undoubtedly be more difficult for them to defeat the Russian Empire.

“Your Excellency the Chief of Staff, Your Excellency the Director of Education, the current war situation is very unfavorable to us. The First Army, reinforced by three infantry divisions, had already begun to continue its offensive. However, the Russians were also concentrated on the Han River and the Heping Line. Even if we have a great advantage in troops. But on the side of the first army, it was impossible to make a breakthrough in a short time. ”

And on the side of the Second Army, the attack on the Russian Shahe defensive line had already ended in failure.

The entire Second Army lost more than 30,000 men after a few days of fighting.

If the offensive continues, the losses of the second army will probably be even greater.

Lieutenant General Masaichi Terauchi was very distressed.

“It seems that we have to put in more force. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to defeat the Russians! ”

General Dashan Yan said.

“Yes, Your Excellency Chief of Staff. The Second Army suggested that the Fourth Army attack Yingkou and then attack the flank of the Russian Shahe defense line to cooperate with them. Under the attack of both sides, it broke through the Russian defense line in one fell swoop. ”

Lieutenant General Masaichi Terauchi continued.

“That’s one way. Or rather, there is undoubtedly no better option at the moment. ”

General Dashan Yan nodded repeatedly.

“Then, let me lead the remaining three infantry divisions of the Fourth Army. For the sake of the empire, we must defeat the Russians. Otherwise, the empire’s plans for many years will be a complete failure! ”

General Nozu Michikan did not have any doubts.

“Then please, Your Excellency the Director of Education!”

Lieutenant General Masaki Terauchi bowed to General Nozu Michikan.

“It’s all for the empire!”

General Nozu Michikan replied.

Subsequently, the remaining 5th Infantry Division, 10th Division and 14th Division of the Fourth Army of the Eastern Army boarded ships from the mainland of the Eastern Empire, and under the cover of the navy, went straight to Yingkou…