"As long as we successfully occupy Luoyang, everything can be over." Shang Wu decided to arrive.

"So, Luoyang's safety, how to deal with Bishui Pass?" Jia Xu asked this question. After all, Luoyang's security still needs to be protected.

"How can our garrison there be resolved?" Jia Xu continued.

"Defend Luoyang, and Luoyang happens to be an important stronghold on the main road to Guanzhong. This is very bad for us, and we seem to be inadvertently in a gap between Dong Zhuo and the Kwantung coalition forces. This puts us on both sides. That's bad for us. Jia Xu said.

"There's only one way I can think of a problem, and that's intimidation. Only intimidation can achieve such a situation. Shang Wu said.

"Since the Kwantung coalition forces can't cross the Bishui Pass, then, in the same way, we can drive them out of the Bishui Pass." Shang Wu said.

Jia Xu nodded in agreement, judging from the results of intelligence analysis, the Kwantung coalition army was vulnerable. And there is no enterprising spirit.

They actually stopped outside the Bishui Pass and did nothing. I could only watch Dong Zhuo leave here.

The same is true in history, if it weren't for Dong Zhuo's own abandonment. Maybe they won't be able to get into it for the rest of their lives. War is like that. It's not just a contest of military power. There is also a contest of political forces.

However, Shang Wu felt that there were still many shortcomings in this operation, such as their obvious bias towards the city and ignoring the existence of the opponent's main forces, and at the same time, there seemed to be problems in the selection of strategic targets. They should accept the water pass peacefully. Perhaps, in this way, they can calmly occupy the Bishui Pass and directly keep the Kwantung Coalition Army out of the gate. This is an extremely favorable outcome for defensive operations. But the IRA didn't actually do that.

When Shang Wu thought so. They were taken by surprise by what the staff had encountered, and they were very worried.

The General Staff would collect all the telegrams from the front, then sort and sift through them. Of course, specific operations are still carried out by the battlefield commanders, but they make some adjustments to strategic issues.

"Trouble. Sir. The Guo Bian Division at Bishui Pass is retreating, if the Kwantung Coalition Army that follows closely behind it attacks together. The flanks and rear flanks of our two infantry divisions. and supply lines, which will be greatly impacted. A lieutenant colonel staff officer came in nervously with a telegram and said. This is the news they have just received, and the news is a telegram from the south bank of the Yellow River. And it was Cao Ang who sent this battle situation. An inconspicuous battlefield report.

"Damn." Ma Heng scolded worriedly.

The situation is moving towards a situation that everyone finds unexpected, for example, Luoyang is being easily occupied, as long as the Republican army enters Luoyang in time. However, the threat of the enemy's main forces was not eliminated. On the contrary, Luoyang is the least threatening target. And this goal is a little less important.

The IRA swooped directly at its strategic objectives. On the contrary, the two main forces that pose the greatest threat are directly ignored.

"After we occupied Luoyang. One of the two armies may retreat, but the other will directly attack the city of Luoyang, if we can't repel it in time, our flanks will be safe, and there will be supply lines. This is a big problem for us. The operational staff officer said. Whether it is the Guo Bianbu or the Kwantung Coalition Army, once the logistics supply line of the Republican Army is cut off, the Republican Army of the two infantry divisions that rushed over will face a huge threat.

They had to finally turn to Dong Zhuojun for supplies from Guanzhong, but was this possible?

Ma Heng couldn't help but shake his head. He thinks it's extremely unlikely, and that's the biggest trouble for them.

"Reserves, where are our reserves?" Ma Heng asked feeling very uncomfortable. This put a lot of pressure on him. They must not see the Kwantung coalition cut off their supply lines. This kind of accident always happens like this.

"Sir, most of the Independent Brigade is still on the north bank of the Yellow River. They were somewhat sluggish, mainly, the troops came from all over the place. Putting it together, it's hard. A staff officer said.

"Tell me how many troops there are on the south bank of the Yellow River and let them hurry up and build a defensive line there. Damn it. Ma Heng said anxiously.

"At the same time, inform the Fifth Infantry Division and ask them to quickly withdraw the troops, Luoyang is not important now. If they are cut off from the supply line, we will lose Luoyang forever, which will be a big problem. Ma Heng said. The staff officer hurriedly gave the order to go. Ma Heng didn't know how many IRA troops were nearby on the South Bank, but what he did know was that if they didn't adjust, their troubles would be enormous. Two divisions, more than 30,000 troops, all fell into it. And in the rear there was only a small amount of infantry, as well as a large number of artillery baggage units. There is simply no way to carry out an effective rescue.

I wonder what will happen? Ma Heng thought.

Luoyang. Outside the East City Gate. The important vantage point of Pishan Mountain behind it has been controlled by two infantry companies of the Republican Army. Next, they are going to occupy the whole of Luoyang.

"It's our army, quick, let them in as soon as possible." Colonel One-Eyed said this when he came to the city gate and saw the vanguard of the Republican Army.

"Yes, sir, open the door and let our men in, the regular IRA troops, our own people." The lieutenant shouted excitedly.

Inside the city, people outside the city relaxed a little. Many were called up on an ad hoc basis.

The children carried their own cloth school bags, wooden sticks, brooms, and bamboo spears made of long bamboo. The elderly were also recruited. Even though they didn't know exactly what the situation would be, they continued to fight. Because their life now is not easy to come by.

The men who worked in the factories were also organized, they did not have weapons yet, but they were ready for battle.

The children's school bags are made of fabrics from the workshop. They had never been to school before. Although the man does not farm, he is fortunate to be able to support his family. Women can also stabilize. The elderly don't have to worry about life and death. If they encounter rebels, they will not escape death. Now, someone is going to ruin everything. They will never say yes.

Under the IRA, the number of militias quickly rose to 100,000, not counting some of the volunteers in the city.

But now, all the people are relaxed. Because for them, the war is over.

The regular IRA troops quickly entered from the eastern city, and they would quickly take control of the situation.

"Mother, I also want to be a soldier." A seven-year-old child looks neatly dressed. Watching the army of firearms pass in front of them. The neat, clean, and friendly team makes them feel good.

Compared with Dong Zhuojun, they are too friendly. This is their own army.

I don't know when, the old men in the city began to bring good wine to the Republican Army. Food and drink were delivered to the Republican soldiers non-stop. What the Republican Army can do is to restore order in Luoyang as soon as possible.

Just when the Republican Army entered the city of Luoyang. A larger crisis was emerging in the rear of the Republican Army.

"Sir, we need people. There are a lot of rebels in our vicinity, and although we can deal with some of them, our situation is really not good. An ensign said anxiously. The second lieutenant may have just come down from the military academy, and such a situation, they have not yet encountered it.

"Alright. I know. I'll lead people to strengthen the defense. Zhang Liao said.

Zhang Liao's ranks expanded a little more, and they joined many transporters. They were basically adapted from coachmen and had never fought. In charge of them was a second lieutenant officer, but he was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and he was probably sent here without finishing the military school. They did not encounter a major combat situation. Although Zhang Liao is also very young. But after all, he had participated in operations in the north and had some combat experience. He decided. Come on your own terms.

"Enough. Damn, if you continue to mess around like this, I'll throw you into the Yellow River. Zhang Liao scolded loudly. Then he kicked several soldiers in the ass. It's rude, but it's a rule that the GIs know. This means that things have become serious.

In the past period of time, there have been all kinds of contradictions in his team, fights, and brawls have occurred from time to time. You can't stop eating.

Because of the difference in habits. The Hedong soldiers looked down on the Bingzhou soldiers. And the state soldiers looked down on the grenadiers of the north, as well as other miscellaneous soldiers. And the regular army was busy fighting. And they came here to fight, but they were very enthusiastic about the problem of internal disunity. This is the effect of regional disparities.

"Line up." Zhang Liao ordered. Then the officers quickly put the ranks in order.

"Alright. In the past, I was too relaxed with you. So that you don't feel like you're on the battlefield. Now, I'm going to tell you, get serious. The war is coming. No matter how you fought in the past, now, you must aim your weapons at the people who come from outside. Otherwise, we will be in very big trouble, if anyone dares to disobey orders. I'm not going to take him lightly. Executions on the spot are bound to happen. Zhang Liao said solemnly. All of them. All serious.

The team then began to move into defensive positions. They need to protect the logistical supply convoys. And Zhang Liao knew as much as he could. Because he knows too much. I don't know how many enemies. This will become very passive. But fortunately, all the people were mobilized. That's good news.