As for Gong Ren, Huang Xing still has a copy in his hand. This is bluffing Yuan Shikai. This is a warning to Yuan Shikai. He is not alone in this book. It's also about leaving yourself a way out. As for whether Yuan Shikai's "Heavenly Tao Strategy" is the original. Gong Ren is not so stupid. That's just a book of heads and tails. A half-cut military book with a lot of content missing. In order to save the western products. I can only cut this half-pulled soldier book to bear the pain.

At this time. The two armies of Hanyang and Hankow are still in a stalemate. For the time being, no one dares to attack first.

Cai Jimin saw that the morale of the front-line civilian army was extremely high. Think the time has come for a counteroffensive. Let's find Huang Xing. Agitated he said: "According to the reconnaissance report. Beijing is already panicking. Messed up. They didn't actually believe in Yuan Shikai. He hated him for taking control of the army. I am afraid that he will not work hard for the court. The Qing soldiers also had no fighting spirit. Panic. I don't think it's better to take the opportunity to counterattack Hankow now. Wipe out the Qing army in one fell swoop."

Huang Xing listened to these words. Think it's what you want. At this time, I also want to fight a big victory. Let's boost the morale of the people's army. So he was very happy and said, "Your idea is very good. Now there are more and more independent provinces. Hubei is also the hinterland of China. The impact is huge. If you can recover Hankow. It will definitely boost the morale of the military throughout the country. Popular Hearts. Do you think we counterattacked Hankow. Victory is almost certain."

Cai Jimin said: "I think I am seventy percent sure. Although the Qing army numbered more than 30,000 people. But there are only about 10,000 people on the front line. And they are again scattered defenses. If we concentrate our forces . Sudden attack. Annihilate all the way. Defeat the other enemies. There is still a possibility of victory."

Huang Xing nodded. It was believed that the time was ripe for a counterattack on Hankow. If the campaign is successful in one fell swoop. It will inevitably disrupt Yuan Shikai's arrogance in preparing for war in fake peace talks.

After the Hunan army led by Wang Longzhong came to Hanyang. There has been no major battle yet. I also want to win a battle to boost the prestige of the Hunan army. At this time, I also came to Huang Xing to ask for battle. He said to Huang Xing: "I am a fierce Hunan people. So brave and ruthless. All of them are good at fighting. I've been here for five or six days. The brothers have not had a good time. When to hit Hankow. Our Hunan army is willing to play the striker. What do you think?"

Huang Xing smiled and said, "I see you Hunan People's Army. Indeed, they are all brave and good at fighting. But I have one more word of caution. You also have to pay attention to the military discipline of your target. I've heard. You have individual soldiers there who are undisciplined. There are those who go out to gamble. There are people who ask for things from ordinary people's homes. There are people who go out to engage in women. Let's talk about one yard. Treat soldiers who have committed disciplinary acts. You're going to have to discipline yourself."

Wang Longzhong laughed twice and said, "Isn't it just such a trivial matter. Soldiers are born and die. Charge into battle. All day long with his head tied to his trouser belt. It's not easy either. Besides, clear water can't keep fish. Tighten when it's time to be tight. When it's time to loosen, you have to loosen it up. Or. Can those soldiers defend us?"

Huang Xing's face sank when he heard this. glanced at Wang Longzhong. Say, "If that's the thought. Sooner or later, you'll have to suffer a big loss." Wang Longzhong laughed twice more and said, "Got it. Got it. I'll go back later. Be sure to discipline them strictly. But. Hit Hankow. You've got to think about me. Let me play as a striker." Huang Xing patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay. Wang Biaotong's courage is commendable. It is really a model of the Hunan army. I must have you in mind."

Since the news came that Wu Luzhen, the founder of the Hubei Revolutionary Party, was assassinated by Yuan Shikai in Shijiazhuang on November 7. The revolutionaries were also indignant. They came to Huang Xing and asked for a decisive battle with the enemy in Hankow. This also increased Huang Xing's determination to counterattack Hankow.

Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Huang Xing convened a military meeting at the General Headquarters. The meeting was attended by the commanders of all units and important members of the headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Huang Xing. The main content was to discuss the plan for a counter-attack on Hankow. First of all, Chief of Staff Li Shucheng briefly introduced the counteroffensive plan and the preparations before the counteroffensive.

After listening to Li Shucheng's introduction. Wu Zhaolin, who had just been sent to the General Headquarters as deputy chief of staff, spoke first: "I think it is just a matter of comparing the forces of the enemy and us at present. The time is not yet ripe for a counterattack on Hankow. First, in terms of military strength. Our people's army is only 20,000 men. And the Qing army had 30,000 men. The forces of the counteroffensive were clearly insufficient. The second is in terms of the quality of soldiers. There are many recruits in our people's army. Lack of training. And the Qing army is a long-trained soldier. Well trained. Once the battle begins. It's hard to get the upper hand. The third is that our troops are mainly Type 88 rifles. And the Qing army had both the Makqin heavy machine gun. There is also the advantage of tube withdrawal. Much more powerful than our firepower. So I don't think it's appropriate for our army to attack. It's better to stick to it."

Wu Zhaolin's speech. It was immediately praised by Sun Wu and some other soldiers.

Wang Longzhong, the general of the Hunan army, said excitedly: "Although the Qing army has all kinds of advantages. But they are demoralized. There is no support from the common people. Again. They were again scattered in various parts of Hankow. We concentrate superior forces. Suddenly crossing the Han River. Punch into Hankow. It's sure to disrupt their deployment. Don't take advantage of the fact that the Qing army is not firmly established now. Defeat them. More when. If the Qing army is fully deployed. Attack us calmly again. It's too late for us to counterattack."

Wang Longzhong's opinion. It has been supported by Cai Jimin, Xiong Bingkun, Deng Yulin and others.

Gan Xingdian of the Hunan army hurriedly opposed Wang Longzhong and said: "You are somewhat sure of counterattacking Hankou. It's better not to do something you're sure about."

Wang Longzhong saw that Gan Xingdian, who was also from the Hunan army and came to support the Hubei army, first opposed himself. If you are angry, you won't fight in one place. He yelled at Gan Xingdian, "You're scared. I think your patrol can only defend. You can't attack." Gan Xingdian was unconvinced and said, "As long as you can fight. We can't fight. It's the mule that the horse comes out for a walk. We'll see you again when we're at war."

At the meeting, it was clear that there were two opinions: counteroffensive and stubborn. Everyone has their own opinions. Debated. Huang Xing listened carefully to the various reasons of the generals. Thinking silently.

Everyone argued for a while. Gong Ren suddenly stood up and said to everyone, "Let me say a few words, okay?" Everyone is arguing about a pot of porridge without beans. I heard the words of Gong Ren. Let's all look back. Look towards the corner of the meeting. Only then did everyone see a man in a daredevil's costume in the corner. A few people couldn't help but show disdain on their faces.

Gong Ren said: "I agree to counterattack. But it depends on how you play. Now the Qing army is alone in the depths. The forces were concentrated in the area of Hankow. Its rear transport lines are empty. If we send a detachment of divisions. Going north to harass the Jinghan Railway. Then contact the revolutionary armed forces in the Jianghan Plain led by Liu Ying and others. Cut off the transport lines of the Qing army. It would be possible to shake the entire Qing army on the Wuhan front. We will reinforce the positions on the first line of Xingou, Caidian and Hanyang. Tightly defended. As long as the frontline enemy has changed. We're going on the offensive. We will definitely be able to defeat the Qing army."

These words to Gong Ren. Some people don't think so. Some people are thinking silently. Deng Yulin suddenly said: "I agree with Comrade Gongren's style of play. If you hit it like this. We're going to take the initiative." Xiong Bingkun also nodded in praise: "Okay. Okay."

Wu Zhaolin objected, saying: "Comrade Gong Ren's words are theoretically correct. But we sent a detachment. It's good to send as much as you want. If you don't have a pie, it won't work. If you send too much, it will affect the strength of Hanyang's defense. And shook the foundation of our defense of Hanyang. Once Hanyang is lost. We're more passive. I think the best thing to do now is to concentrate forces. Stick to Hanyang."

Gong Ren took the initiative to ask Ying and said: "If. . . There are no suitable troops. Our Guangdong death squad is willing to take on this heavy responsibility."

As soon as this remark came out. Everyone was stunned. Wu Zhaolin pouted. Apparently dismissive. I thought: Just rely on the 400 or so people of your death squad. What do you want to do? You think you're Han Shin born. Want to sweep the enemy's big rear. Deng Yulin and Xiong Bingkun are worried about the tenacious death squads. That's all there is to it. Isn't it that when the enemy arrives in thousands of troops, he will be drowned? Where can I still come out alive. Even Tang Qingying, who had been in battle for a long time, took Gong Ren's hand. Signal the public tenacity not to be in such a limelight. After all, the risk is too great.

Huang Xing also felt that this proposal was too risky. said: "Comrade Gongren's determination is good. But in the enemy's lair . The strength of a death squad is still a little too thin. It's to send a co-ordination. I'm afraid I'll be eaten by the enemy soon. Let's talk about the counterattack on Hankow."

Huang Xingyi spoke. Gong Ren's proposal was actually rejected. The meeting again began in the midst of endless debate about the Hankow counteroffensive.

Huang Xing saw that no matter how much he discussed, he couldn't come up with a result. He waved his hand at everyone. No more talking. They all looked at Huang Xing. Waiting for the commander-in-chief to speak.

Huang Xing glanced at everyone with a blazing eye. Then he said resolutely and decisively: "The General Command has made up its mind. We must resolutely carry out the orders of the General Headquarters. Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign. Defeat the strong with the weak. There are countless examples of doing more with less. I won't say more here. The campaign. Morale for the revitalization of the people's army. Fight the arrogance of the enemy. Reverse the passive situation of our army. are of great significance. I repeat it. Do not execute the command. Passive confrontation of commands. We must resolutely enforce battlefield discipline. No mercy."

Most of the officers nodded in obedience. There are also quite a few officers who are not convinced. Wu Zhaolin's heart is very angry. thinks that Huang Xing did not follow the advice of his deputy chief of staff. I can't get off the stage. After the meeting, he immediately returned to the Wuchang military government. Xiang Li Yuanhong angrily sued Huang Xing.

The old treacherous and sophisticated Li Yuanhong. Listened to Wu Zhaolin's words. Shook his beautiful lips and mustache. Rubbing his bare chin. Quietly, he said, "What do you want me to say?" He is the commander-in-chief. You are the deputy chief of staff. Can the Chief of Staff be the home of the Commander-in-Chief?" And Li Yuanhong's heart was pondering. If the counterattack on Hankow is won. The prestige of his own governor has increased. If the counteroffensive against Hankow fails. Mistake in Huang Xing. It's just the right time to dampen the momentum of the radicals.

Nov. 15, 9 p.m. The Hanyang General Headquarters issued an order to attack at 5:30 p.m. on the 16th. The attacking troops were marked by strips of white cloth hanging diagonally on their backs. All the land occupied by the people's army is called a fire. At the same time, notify Wuchang Phoenix Mountain Fort. At the time of the offensive of the Nationalist Army. That is, to the Han ** hit. The rebellious navy did the same.

Nov. 16, 3 p.m. Huang Xing led the headquarters staff to the front line of Hanshui. Watch soldiers build pontoon bridges. A company of the engineering battalion. Just concentrated towards the shore. Enemy Makqin heavy machine guns, rifles. Just concentrate your fire on this side. Concentrate all your rifles here and return fire on the enemy. to cover the troops building the bridge.

The sappers drove the civilian boats that had been hidden in advance. Braving the bullets of the Qing army on the other side. Quickly connected the civilian boats one by one. Wooden planks are put on it. work. From time to time, someone is shot and falls in the boat or in the river. Red water clumps floated in the river. With the laying of the pontoon. Gong Ren led the Guangdong death squad to rush to the opposite bank like a gust of wind. Occupied the positions of the Qing army.

5:30 p.m. Darkness has begun to envelop Han Shui. The first association of the Hunan army crossed the river. Became a right-wing offensive force. It spreads between the southern end of the Erudite Academy and the left bank of the Han River. After the first association of the Hunan army crossed the Han River. The second association of the Hunan army and the Ganxing Department immediately crossed the river. became the central offensive force. Spread out at the north end of the Erudite College to the line of the embankment. After the second association of the Hunan army crossed the river. The Fifth Association Xiong Bingkun also crossed the Han River. i.e. unfold to the north. At this time. The artillery of the Nationalist army also fired at the enemy in Hankow. For a moment the cannon rumbled. The fire is shining.

10 p.m. The First Association, the Second Association of the Hunan Army, and the Fifth Association of the Hubei Army, which crossed the Han River, successively entered the expansion zone of Hankou. At this time, the wind and rain are blowing. The roads are muddy and difficult to walk. I can't see my fingers again. The soldiers of the People's Army constantly have people slipping and falling. The one in front fell. The back one can't be seen. Crashed together again. Pour a large slice. Some people have mud all over their faces. Some people even lost their bullet belts. The soldiers had a grumble . Constantly shouting. Screaming and swearing. Constantly scolding the ghost weather. Suddenly, some soldiers lit torches. Although the torches dipped in oil flickered in the wind and rain. But after all, it's much brighter. Able to follow the path forward. The torches gradually increased. Soon. Most of the militia had a torch in their hands.

The death squad is slamming and rushing ahead. Gong Ren saw that the civilian army behind him raised their torches. Throw a fit. Hurriedly handed over the team to Tang Qingying. I found Gan Xingdian of the central offensive force to inquire about the situation. Gong Ren was very embarrassed when he saw him. The hat also fell off. Clothes soaking wet. It was also smeared with slime all over his body. Shivering in the cold wind.

Gong Ren said to Gan Xingdian: "Tell the soldiers to extinguish the torches. Doesn't that expose all the troops?" Gan Xingdian exclaimed: "It's so dark. There are no torches. How can you see the Word?" Gong Ren said anxiously: "We can't see it. The enemy is also invisible. Just take advantage of the darkness of the night to lead the troops to attack quickly."

Then. There is a private house in front. The frozen Nationals ran into these houses. Go warm up. When I went into the house, I saw piles of ashes on the ground. There is also firewood next to it. They are very happy. Immediately a fire was ignited. One by one, they stripped off their clothes. Baking soaked clothes next to a blaze. It turned out that the Qing army was also heating in these houses. Just ran away.

Gong Ren said to Gan Xingdian anxiously: "Don't miss the opportunity. Take advantage of the fact that the enemy can't figure out the situation of our army. Didn't organize the defense. Don't attack yet."

Gan Xingdian was right when he thought about it. He hurriedly ordered the people's army to prohibit the fire. Hurry up and attack the enemy. But the warriors froze. Calling up the gang. The gang crouched down again. Calling up the gang. The gang crouched down again. Finally, they finally organized a team to attack the enemy. But it's been a lot of time.

11 p.m. The 4th Association of the People's Army crossed the river by storming the enemy at the mouth of the south bank. Under the strafing fire of the Qing army's machine guns. Heavy casualties. Didn't cross the Han River.

Huang Xing crossed the Han River with the Fifth Association. He saw that most of the Nationalist army had crossed the river. Very happy. i.e. order the troops to attack bravely. Keep moving. He thought of these militias again. It didn't take long to put on the military uniform. You don't necessarily know how to execute orders. Why can't Han Shin's plan be adopted? So ordered. Tear down a section of the pontoon bridge. The troops are only able to advance. Can't go back.

The Qing army could not resist the attack of the people's army. Retreat to the area of the Jade Belt Gate. Under the coercion of the Qing army's warlords. The Qing army defended desperately. Gong Ren led the Guangdong death squad to rush and kill. WANG Longzhong. Xiong Bingkun and Gan Xingdian also urged the troops to attack hard. The Qing army finally couldn't resist it. Retreat northeast from the Jade Belt Gate.

Huang Xing also notified the Fourth Association by telephone. The Sixth Association crossed the river bravely. The fourth and sixth associations are desperately trying to kill. Heavy casualties. But under the strafing fire of enemy machine guns . Still unable to cross the Han River.

9 a.m. on the 17th. The Hunan army led by Gan Xingdian has approached Jurenmen. Xiong Bingkun has occupied Wangjiadun. The Qing army continued to retreat. And the train is ready. To retreat by train. Gong Ren saw that the battle was about to be won. Urging the death squads to charge more bravely at the enemy entrenched in all corners. The battle has reached a fever pitch. There was gunsmoke, gunfire, and shouts of killing. Our troops, the enemy, the wounded, the corpses, the hand-to-hand combat between you and me, the tearing and biting of the two sides...... It's already mixed up.

Fierce fighting until 2 p.m. Suddenly, there was a shout of killing from the Qing army. Reinforcements from the Qing army suddenly arrived. This can be fatal to either side in a fierce battle. After the Qing army's position stabilized. i.e. under the bombardment of artillery . A counterattack was launched.

The Qing army's tube retreat artillery exerted great power. Constantly blowing up in the ranks of the people's army. The machine guns of the Qing army were constantly firing into the ranks of the people's army. Eat to your heart's content. The warmly dressed Qing army is killing the people. The militia fought hard for a night. Cold, hungry and tired. Under artillery fire and machine-gun bombardment. The casualties are getting heavier. The troops began to waver. The flight of a small group of soldiers. caused a rout of the large army.

Gan Xingdian's department was the first to retreat. He retreated. Wang Long in the middle completely exposed flanks. Wang Longzhong didn't look good. Scream. led the troops and the Qing army in hand-to-hand combat. A bullet hit. Wang Longzhong suffered a head injury. was helped off the battlefield. The troops also began to retreat. Gan and Wang influenced each other. Fight to retreat. The People's Army suddenly turned to adversity. The Qing army took advantage of the situation and attacked in a big way.

Huang Xing is supervising the battle in the back. Look at the people's army retreating backwards like a flood bursting its banks. Furious. Give the order immediately. The Retreater Slashes. But the defeat was like a mountain. What commands don't work anymore. Huang Xing executed two deserters on the spot. But it still couldn't stop the retreating people's army.

The Nationalist Army soon retreated to Hanshui. However, a section of the pontoon bridge in Hanshui has been removed. The retreating soldiers saw that the bridge was broken. I had to jump into the river in a hurry. Countless people drowned in the chaos. The equipment carried has become a burden in the river crossing. Artillery, guns, ammunition were thrown everywhere.

Gong Ren led the death squad to desperately resist the Qing army. Good cover for the retreat of the large army. Many daredevils died heroically in the fierce battle. The death squad finally retreated to the edge of the Han River. A look at the river. What a miserable scene. In the rough waters of the Han River. Floating with countless people's armies. Those who know how to swim to the other side of the water are struggling to swim to the other side. Some of them were swept away by the water as they swam. I jumped into the water and disappeared after a while.

The situation on the shore is even more sinister. I can't get water, I'm so anxious that I'm at a loss. Stand on the shore and circle around. Some of the wounded are waiting for rescue. There are also some baggage thrown on the shore and left unattended. And the Qing army has already chased the ass and killed it. If the Qing army occupies the embankment. Shoot hard into the river. It was a brutal massacre.

Gong Ren commanded the death squad to quickly occupy a small piece of high ground by the river. Take advantage of this superior terrain. Good cover for the People's Army to continue to retreat.

There was a fierce battle for a while. Gong Ren saw that a large number of people's troops had crossed the Han River. He ordered Tang Qingying and said, "I'll take some people to cover. You quickly retreat with Sipin and those men." Tang Qingying pouted and said, "You withdraw first. I'll break it off." Gong Ren yelled at her, "If you don't retreat, it's too late. I order you to retreat." Tang Qingying also came to the strong: "I'll let you withdraw first."

The two are arguing. Another Qing army rushed up. Gong Ren yelled. Led the daredevils to rush down and engaged them in hand-to-hand combat. Tang Qingying holds a gun in her left hand. Right hand holding a knife. Fight your way through the enemy horde. Got into the middle of seven or eight Qing soldiers. Despite her heroics. Kill several people in a row. But you can't kill those enemies. Gradually, I felt a little exhausted.

Wei Jinshan screamed and rushed over. Even slash with shooting. Kung Fu in the blink of an eye. The Qing soldiers have fallen to the ground.

The enemy retreated again. There aren't many death squads left. The corpses of the Qing army and the daredevils rested on the position. Pools of blood stained this small highland red. Gong Ren also commanded the living: "Retreat. Retreat." Hurry up and help Wang Dayan. Delicious Zhang and some seriously injured people retreated into the Han water.

Wang Dayan was covered in injuries. I can't tell how many shots I received. He broke free of Gong Ren's hand and said, "Brother Gong Ren. Withdraw quickly. I'll cover you." Gong Ren said: "We share the weal and the woe of life and death. How can I leave you alone." Wang Dayan tried his best and said, "I'm afraid I won't survive. Drag you guys. You can't go any further."

How could Gong Ren listen to him? still helped Wang Dayan to withdraw to the Han River.

Wang Dayan suddenly took out a dagger from his arms. A knife to your own throat. Suddenly blood spurted out like a fountain. Wait until Gong Ren snatched his dagger. Wang Dayan had already fallen limply on Gongren's body and died. At this time. The injured delicious Zhang is also afraid of dragging everyone down. If you put a pistol at your head, you will kill yourself. Thanks to Lees, he snatched his gun. saved Zhang San's life.

Gong Ren was grief-stricken. Tang Qingying's eyes were full of tears. Xipin has long been crying. Wei Jinshan shook her head vigorously.

The remnants of the death squad jumped into the Han River. Began to swim hard to the other side of the Han River. The Qing troops who rushed up kept shooting at the river. The bullets constantly stirred up strings of water around the daredevils. In the swim. Many people were shot and sunk to the bottom of the water. Some people were physically exhausted and were swept away by the flood. There are fewer and fewer people. When swimming to the opposite side. There are only less than 100 people left, such as Gong Ren, Tang Qingying, Xi Pin, and Wei Jinshan. Saipin was also shot in the arm.