Chapter 289: Pre-Battle Inspection

Aircraft, artillery, armored vehicles, tanks, machine guns, battleships. An army armed to the teeth to attack a light infantry unit with only a numerical advantage, who will win?

It's a win! Gao Yang never doubted that he couldn't win. He's just sad that there aren't many opportunities like this.

If possible, Gao Yang wants to stay here. It's not just for the power points, he's for the re-emergence of this country and nation, and he wants to see that day.

If it weren't for his family, lovers, and relatives there in modern time and space, he might not really go back. If there are too many in the world. All ifs are impossible.

As time passed, the time when Gao Yang saw the rise of the country and regain its position as a new empire on which the sun never set could wait. He was sad, depressed, and somewhat overwhelmed. The only thing he can do now is to do the best he can.

"I hope I can leave without regrets." An inexplicable smile slowly hung on the corner of Gao Yang's mouth and muttered to himself.

After the meeting, Gao Yang rejected his general's proposal to hold a welcome luncheon. He left Mukden City with his guards and went to the front to inspect the front-line combat troops.

Gao Yang first came to Dongning County, which was on the front line. It is only a few dozen kilometers away from the gateway to Vladivostok.

In accordance with the operational plan of the General Staff, three mechanized infantry divisions and reserve armored units of the 6th Panzer Division were deployed on the front-line positions here. These tanks were driven by students and instructors of the School of Armored Forces.

Providing them with long-range fire support is the two Du. Artillery division. Behind them were two mechanized infantry divisions and two light infantry divisions, which were to be put into battle as the second attack wave.

Further behind, in Mudanjiang City, there was also a mechanized infantry division and two light infantry divisions as reserves in this operational direction.

These forces were all grouped into the Vladivostok assault cluster. Their goal was to attack and occupy Vladivostok. In charge of directing this attack cluster was Brandt.

Gao Yang stayed here for two days, and went around in the artillery position, the attack starting position, the logistics warehouse, etc. They met with representatives of officers and soldiers, reviewed all kinds of information they had collected, and watched a trial of the captured spies on the spot.

After leaving Dongning, Gaoyang headed for the line of Hulun Lake near Manzhouli. This once peaceful city has now been transformed into a huge military camp.

Two armored divisions. Two mechanized infantry divisions, six light infantry divisions, and two cavalry divisions together form a formidable assault group. They had two targets, Chita in the north and Ulaanbaatar in the west.

According to the predetermined plan of the General Staff, after the start of the operation, this assault group will be divided into two parts. The 6th Division, with half of its troops, attacked north to Chita, preparing to cut off General Blyukhel's transport lines. The 19th Division marched west with the remaining troops to regain Outer Mongolia.

After completing their respective tactical objectives, the two forces will attack together and head to Irkutsk, an important town in Siberia.

After the capture of Irkutsk, this assault cluster will be recombined. Follow the Trans-Siberian Railway all the way to the west. Straight to the Ural Mountains. Completion of the plan to recover the whole of Asia.

Gao Yang did not give advance notice when he came to the station of the Sixth Division, and the Sixth Division was still conducting multi-arm coordinated training.

After receiving the news of Gao Yang's arrival, General Wang Geng and Li Heting hurried to the training ground to meet Gao Yang.

In early spring and March, spring is already blooming in the south. Hulunbuir is still a midwinter scenery here.

The officers and men of the 6th Division wore thick uniforms and braved the cold temperatures for rigorous training.

Gao Yang stood on top of a dark gray No. 3 tank, holding a telescope, and quietly watched the training of armored troops in the distance.

"Sir, we've done multi-service joint training many times. Although there have been many difficulties, the results have gradually been shown after long-term training. Zhang Zhonglin, who was standing behind Gao Yang, reached out and helped the military hat on his head. Said softly.

"Oh." Gao Yang put down the binoculars, looked back at him, and asked with a smile, "Tell me, what is the effect?" It's useful too. Or is it useless? ”

Zhang Zhonglin, who was dressed in a military uniform and promoted in military posture, smiled, and asked instead of answering, "Sir, do you have confidence in this upcoming war?" ”

"Huh?" Gao Yang looked at the military hero beside him. He raised his chin slightly, as if he understood what this subordinate meant. Smiled, turned his head and raised his binoculars to continue watching the training ground.

"Sir. This completely new mode of warfare places high demands on logistics and national strength. We're barely there. Zhang Zhonglin stepped forward slightly and said softly.

"Go on." Gao Yang said flatly.

Zhang Zhonglin looked up at the air force fighters whizzing in the sky, and said softly: "First of all, we must have air supremacy." As long as they have air supremacy, the fast, powerful, and accurate dive bombers can drop heavy bombs on the head of any target. The Air Force's dive bomber formations will destroy the enemy's important targets, headquarters, logistics warehouses, assembly points, artillery positions, etc., inflicting huge losses on the enemy and causing serious chaos. ”

Retracting his gaze, he continued, "After that, there must be an armored force on the ground that can quickly assault. This unit must not only have the strength to break through the enemy's position, but also have the strength to repel the enemy's counterattack at the first opportunity. This requires that the country must be strong enough to produce a large number of tanks with strong defense, fast speed and firepower. ”

"Only need tanks?" Gao Yang asked lightly.

Zhang Zhonglin shook his head and said, "Of course not, after the armored troops break through the enemy's position, they still have to follow the support troops to consolidate the battle line." The armored vehicles we are using now are very good. I have previously analyzed in detail the strength of the enemy forces on the opposite side, even if we don't use tanks, we only need these armored vehicles to complete the battle plan. ”

"What are you worried about?" Gao Yang put down the binoculars, his eyes flashed, turned to look at Zhang Zhonglin and asked.

Zhang Zhonglin organized the vocabulary and said softly, "Sir, it seems that there is no spare armored car. Even the parts are carefully received and used. Is it that there is nothing to add after the fight? ”

Gao Yang looked at Zhang Zhonglin, who was full of doubts, and a trace of astonishment flashed on his originally Gu Jing Wubo's face. He really didn't expect Zhang Zhonglin to be able to see this.

frowned slightly, and said softly, "You don't have to worry about this matter, I will take care of this matter." There will definitely be in the future. You take the troops well, and we will talk about other things after this battle. ”

"Sir, as long as we don't make extremely stupid mistakes, there is no problem in winning this battle. The gap between the enemy forces on the opposite side and ours was too great, and after such a long period of combat training, I came to the conclusion that it was absolutely impossible for the light infantry to defeat the well-supplied armored troops. Zhang Zhonglin held his head high and said confidently.

"Hmm." Gao Yang nodded and said, "It's good to have the belief that you will win in a war. However, it is necessary to look at any opponent calmly, pay attention to the enemy tactically, and absolutely not capsize in the gutter. Do you understand? ”

"Yes, sir!" Zhang Zhonglin's expression was solemn and he replied loudly.

Gao Yang jumped out of the tank and handed the binoculars to the guards. Shaking the coat on his body, he looked at General Wang Geng and his entourage who were hurrying not far away, and said with a smile, "Do they usually come here?" ”

Zhang Zhonglin, who jumped off the tank, patted his gloves and said with a chuckle, "Come on." I will definitely come whenever I have free time. The sixth division is an armored unit, a fist, a sharp knife. There is no commander who does not take it seriously. ”

General Wang Geng and his entourage walked quickly to Gao Yang's side, and after saluting and greeting, they stood quietly behind Gao Yang.

"The Sixth Division can be said to be the unit I started with. In the past two years, there have been dozens of big wars and small wars, and they have always been invincible and invincible. I hope you will be able to keep this tradition alive. Gao Yang looked at the officers around him and said seriously.

"Sir, the fine traditions of the Sixth Division were exchanged for the lives and blood of the officers and men. As the commander of the Sixth Division, I will never insult this heroic unit. General Wang Geng looked serious and said loudly.

"Hmm." Gao Yang reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work." ”

Gao Yang, accompanied by the senior officers of the Sixth Division, almost turned around the Sixth Division. I sat down in the tank cabin, slapped the artillery of the artillery unit, and dined with the soldiers in the front-line troops. After the most rear, he gently stroked the flag of the Sixth Division in the command headquarters. There was a deep reluctance in his eyes.

Gao Yang has a very special affection for this force. This is the unit he started with, this is the only unit he has ever commanded, and this is the unit closest to him. Too much nostalgia.

Gao Yang left the Sixth Division in a hurry. He was afraid that if he didn't leave, his heart might be shaken. He really can't stay here forever.

After leaving the 6th Division, Gao Yang hurriedly inspected the rest of the nearby troops. Two days later, Gao Yang left the Manchuria front.

Before leaving, Gao Yang signed the official appointment documents. General Wang Geng was officially appointed commander of the Manchuria assault group, with full responsibility for all military affairs on this side of the battlefield.

Gao Yang did not go to Mukden again after leaving Manchuria, and he took a special plane back to the magic capital. British Foreign Secretary Ellitan came to the Magic Capital as the plenipotentiary envoy of the King of England. He brought with him the British government. Diplomatic note from the government.

Magic City, Garrison Headquarters, Meeting Room.

Gao Yang, who was always dressed in military uniform in the target space-time, was sitting quietly in his chair, carefully watching the diplomatic note handed over by the British.

Minister Eritan sat on the chair expressionlessly, drinking tea with a teacup in his hand, but his eyes kept on Gao Yang's body.

After a long while, Gao Yang closed the diplomatic note and gently placed it on the table.

Minister Ellitan immediately put down his teacup and sat precariously looking at Gao Yang, waiting for his question.

Gao Yang looked up at the Foreign Minister with a serious expression, pursed the corners of his lips, and said with a smile, "Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, what does this diplomatic note from your cabinet mean?" The most ultimatum? (To be continued......)