Boom-boom-boom

On the battlefield, the shelling of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army continued, as if their shells did not cost money, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as raining down bullets.

The artillery regiment of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army went into a frenzy, and the most wounded and most powerful was the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army.

If you look down from the top of the battlefield, you will clearly see that the left flank area where the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army is responsible for the attack is full of potholes left by artillery bombardment, and there are countless dense ones. If you look closer, you will find that the dirt around the crater is littered with layers of metal shrapnel. One can imagine how intense the shelling of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army was.

Since the start of the war, two days have passed, and the artillery regiment of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army is still staring at the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army, holding down the 2nd Division and bombing indiscriminately. There have been many officers and soldiers of the 2nd Division who have privately discussed and speculated that Division Commander Peng must have some kind of enmity with Wang Haoshan, otherwise the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army would not have such a posture of fighting to the death with the 2nd Division.

After two days of wanton and indiscriminate bombardment, the attacking troops of the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army also learned to behave, no longer rushing with all their strength to attack hard, but dodging and dodging, moving like snails. The troops of the 3rd and 4th Divisions in the center and on the right flank had already engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, but the attacking troops of the 2nd Division had not even reached half the distance.

Such a situation is obviously not what the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army wants to see, you must know that the defensive pressure of the middle and left wing defense units of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army is very high, and there are a large number of casualties at every moment. Therefore, the South Sichuan Revolutionary Army must inflict heavy losses on the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army as soon as possible and let it completely withdraw from the battle.

The artillery bombardment of the artillery regiment of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army soon extended, and even the attacking troops of the 2nd Division, which were cowering and hiding behind, were still heavily bombarded.

"Withdraw, withdraw!"

As soon as the artillery regiment of the South Sichuan Revolutionary Army intensified its shelling, the commanding officer of the attacking unit of the 2nd Division turned pale with fright, hurriedly ordered a retreat, and took the lead in turning around and running back. Now that the commander took the lead in retreating and fled, the soldiers underground scrambled to spread their legs and run back.

Seeing that the attacking troops of the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army retreated and fled before they launched an attack, Hao Gang was really "hating iron and not steel", and he was so angry that he scolded on the spot: "These eggless wretches, brothers, rush out with Lao Tzu to pursue!" ”

Hao Gang grabbed a rifle, jumped out of the trench, and rushed out to pursue the retreating and fleeing troops of the 2nd Division. The soldiers of the first regiment and one battalion of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army knew very well the fighting style of their good regimental commander, and without saying a word, they also jumped out of the trench one after another and rushed out with Hao Gang.

So, amazingly, under the pressure of the naval tactics of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th divisions of the Sichuan Army, the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, which could only hold on, jumped out of the trench for the first time and launched a counterattack against the attacking troops.

Although this was largely due to the fact that the regiment of the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army was about to retreat and escape, this situation still left a deep impression on the high-ranking officers on both sides.

Pursuing all the way, Hao Gang led a regiment and a battalion to kill and wound hundreds of people, and captured nearly 100 people. If it weren't for Wang Haoshan's fear that the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Sichuan Army would turn their guns, block his retreat, and force him to retreat, I am afraid that Hao Gang would have to pursue all the way to the barracks of the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army.

The withdrawal of the attacking troops of the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army meant that the artillery regiments of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army were free, and the attacking troops of the 3rd and 4th Divisions did not want to taste the taste of being bombarded indiscriminately, so they could only order a retreat, and this round of offensive once again failed.

At the joint army meeting of the three divisions after the war, Sun Zhaoluan couldn't help but sneer at Peng Guanglie: "Brother Zhixian, your 2nd Division is really brave and retreated, you didn't see the position of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army and turned around and retreated, and it was actually pursued by a battalion in the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Military Region and it was not an army, it was really bullish!" ”

Peng Guanglie was so angry that he vomited blood because of the heavy casualties of the troops, and besides, he was not a person who swallowed his anger, where could he stand Sun Zhaoluan's cynicism, and immediately scolded: "Lao Tzuri, you are an immortal, your 3rd Division is brave, then let your 3rd Division attack against the indiscriminate bombardment of the artillery regiment of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army!" ”

Speaking of this, Sun Zhaoluan smiled a little gloatingly: "Even if our 3rd Division wants to taste the artillery fire of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, I'm afraid people may not be willing." Brother Zhixian, could you really kill Wang Haoshan's father or rob his woman? ”

Hearing this, Peng Guanglie's face, which was already as black as the bottom of a pot, became even darker at the moment, and he said coldly: "Since this is the case, then my 2nd Division will not be involved in the next attack." Lao Tzu wants to see if the shells of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army will greet you. ”

Peng Guanglie is going to pick a son, Liu Cunhou hurriedly persuaded him: "Brother Peng, don't be impulsive." If the 2nd Division withdraws from the attack, I am afraid it will really fall into the calculations of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army. Wang Haoshan's purpose in targeting Brother Peng's 2nd Division in this way must be to force the 2nd Division to withdraw from the battle, so as to break up our 3rd Division coalition army. ”

Peng Guanglie was not moved at all, and sneered: "So what, if we continue to fight like this, even if we can annihilate the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army in the end, it is estimated that my 2nd Division will also be exhausted." ”

The Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army is a conspiracy, which is to tell you plainly: "Even if Lao Tzu dies, he will have to pull a cushion on his back." ”

"Brother Peng, if the 2nd Division really withdraws from the battle, then this battle will be troublesome, and the 3rd and 4th Divisions alone may not be able to defeat the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army. If this battle ultimately fails to annihilate the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, then how do you explain to the Overseers, Brother Peng? Liu Cunhou was also in a hurry and moved Yin Changheng out.

Warlord?

Peng Guanglie smiled coldly and said: "Even if the overseers are here, Lao Tzu is the same sentence, if you want Lao Tzu's 2nd Division to block the muzzle of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, this is absolutely impossible!" After speaking, he turned around and left, and just withdrew from the joint military meeting of the three divisions.

These days, the 2nd Division has suffered heavy losses, at least more than 4,000 casualties. It seems that no matter what, Peng Guanglie will no longer send troops to participate in the offensive under the fierce artillery bombardment of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army. Now, we can only rely on the 3rd and 4th Divisions, but fortunately, the two divisions are combined and are still in an absolute position in terms of strength.

Thinking of this, Liu Cunhou couldn't help but look at Sun Zhaoluan.

Although Sun Zhaoluan is a big boss, he is not a fool. You can figure it out with your toes that once the 2nd Division withdraws from the battle, then the artillery fire of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army will inevitably fall on the 3rd and 4th Divisions, and the heavy casualties are almost certain.

"Brother Liu, you don't have to look at me like that. You were reused by the Overseers and were promoted directly to the position of commander of the 4th Division. My grandson is different, but I pulled up the 3rd Division with one gun and one shot. It's no problem to attack jointly with your 4th Division, but if our 3rd Division is shelled by the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army and suffers heavy casualties, then it will be angry that our 3rd Division will not be punished. Sun Zhaoluan took the first step to block Liu Cunhou's words, with a non-negotiable attitude.

Hearing Sun Zhaoluan's words, Liu Cunhou really couldn't think of anything else to say. The 2nd Division and the 3rd Division were very different from his 4th Division, the 2nd Division was reorganized from the original Comrade Army, while the 3rd Division was reorganized from the original Patrol Army, and his 4th Division was reorganized by Yin Overseer, and then he was appointed as the division commander in one step.

To put it simply, Peng Guanglie and Sun Zhaoluan were both military leaders with a great deal of autonomy, and they were willing to obey the orders of the Sichuan military government, but only if they guaranteed their own interests.

The next day, the 2nd Division of the Sichuan Army did not send troops to participate in the battle, but stayed in the barracks to watch the excitement. If the 3rd and 4th Divisions can break through the defense line of the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army, then they don't mind following up to pick up the bargain. If the battle is deadlocked, then it will not be accompanied.

Wang Haoshan, who discovered this situation, was overjoyed and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Mo immediately suggested: "Father, since the 2nd Division has retreated, then in the same way, we will next focus on the 3rd Division and fight hard, hurt Sun Zhaoluan, and force him to withdraw from the battle." Then the remaining 4th Division will be unable to support itself, and there will be no need to continue this battle. ”

The dawn of victory finally appeared, and everyone, including Wang Haoshan, was very happy.

Zhang Li had some different opinions and said: "Young marshal, it is better to fight the 4th Division than to fight the 3rd Division." As far as I know, the 3rd Division was reorganized from the original patrol force, and the equipment is not bad, and there are many veterans. The 4th Division is different, it was newly compiled by Yin Changheng, and its weapons and equipment are not as good as the 3rd Division, and there are many fewer veterans. ”

Wang Haoshan also agreed with what Zhang Li said, and said: "Yes, Mo'er, it is much easier to fight the 4th Division. ”

Wang Mo shook his head: "No, father, if we want to fight them to the death, then we really have to choose a relatively weak opponent." However, our aim is nothing more than to force them out of the battle, and it is easier to do so by choosing the 3rd Division. ”

Zhang Li, the commander of the Second Regiment, pondered for a while, and suddenly said loudly: "I understand, the young marshal is right, it is easier to end this war by fighting the 3rd Division!" Sun Zhaoluan, like Peng Guanglie, was very tight on the team under his opponent, and he definitely couldn't bear too many casualties. ”

Zhang Li was so little, and the rest of the people quickly figured it out. In the final analysis, Sun Zhaoluan, like Peng Guanglie, relied on the troops under his command to maintain his power and position in the Sichuan Military Government, and there was not much difference between him and local warlords like the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army. Once the casualties are too large, Sun Zhaoluan will definitely withdraw the 3rd Division from the battle like Peng Guanglie.

The situation of the 4th Division is very different, because it was personally organized by Yin Dujun, and it can be regarded as Yin Dujun's descendant. For Yin Dujun's military orders, it is natural to resolutely implement them. Even if they suffer large casualties, they will continue to fight with the Southern Sichuan Revolutionary Army.

Thinking about this, Wang Haoshan naturally knew how to choose, so he said: "Okay, just keep an eye on the 3rd Division and fight to the death, and let Sun Zhaoluan cry with Peng Guanglie!" ”

The officers echoed and laughed in unison: "Let Sun Zhaoluan and Peng Guanglie cry together!" ”