While Xu Xilin has deep doubts about the purpose of Chen Ke's letter, Chen Ke is also arranging future strategies. A new comrade was added to the Military Committee of the People's Party, and Yan Fu, a veteran soldier, joined the supreme command and decision-making organ of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army. Regarding Chen Ke's proposal to hand over Anqing to Xu Xilin, Yan Fu's behavior was very different from those young comrades.

For comrades like He Zudao, they also asked questions, but the purpose of asking questions was only to understand Chen Ke's purpose in doing so. These young cadres are all followers of Chen Ke, and they do not think that their judgment can be better than Chen Ke's, so understanding Chairman Chen Ke's strategic purpose and better implementing Chairman Chen Ke's ideas is the motivation for them to ask questions.

Hua Xiongmao, Zhang Yu and other comrades really thought it was necessary for them to understand Chen Ke's strategic ideas. They are, after all, the commanders of the troops, and they consider themselves to have such power. Not to mention that the Central Military Commission is not Chen Ke's word.

As for Yan Fu, he neither blindly followed Chen Ke's intentions, nor did he have the consciousness of being a senior commander, but he simply wanted to understand Chen Ke's military ability.

"Anqing has only one meaning to us, to defeat Anqing and destroy the Manchu ruling center in Anhui, and the whole Anhui will be in chaos. The Beijing government does not have direct control over the prefectures and counties. After the destruction of Anqing, the reaction of other parts of Anhui can only be to hold on to the city, and we have to fight for the vast number of people in the countryside. If the Manchu forces do not come to make trouble, we will be able to open up base areas with ease. So we must conquer Anqing. Let Anhui be in chaos. ”

Listening to Chen Ke's explanation, Yan Fu thought so. The old handsome guy Yan Fu has a limited evaluation of the battle in Fengyang Mansion, Fengyang Mansion is lax in armament, and the troops defending the city are unwary of a group of troops wearing new army uniforms, and when they disarm them, there are still people who try to argue that they have not broken the law. Completely did not understand that these people on the other side were not the Forces nouvelles at all. Once the guards at the gate were easily dealt with, the remaining targets were extremely easy. The officials of Fengyang Mansion never expected that someone would attack the city in broad daylight, and they would not be prepared at all. The battle itself was extremely light.

Yan Fu admired the troops' uncommitted military discipline and efficient actions. When the troops swept through Fengyang Mansion, they didn't kill innocents at all, but just took down all the key points. The sound of gunfire frightened the people, and the troops even maintained law and order, and even took care of the children who had gone missing in the panic and handed them over to their anxious parents. Because of the lack of shelter, the troops simply slept under the eaves of the people on the streets of Fengyang County. Those Xiaoxiao also tried to take advantage of the chaos to harm the people, and the patrolling troops arrested them, and then gathered the people to judge them in public. After the trial, they were all shot. Such an orderly and well-trained manner is highly appreciated by Yan Fu. He didn't join a bandit-like organization, which made Yan Fu feel very relieved.

As for Chen Ke's mention of wanting to make Anhui chaotic, Yan Fu fully understood the meaning. Without a leader, the BJP can concentrate its forces on expanding its base areas and concentrating its superior forces to defeat the enemy one by one. As a senior naval officer, the reason why he wanted to seize the T-shaped position in naval warfare was to concentrate his firepower to destroy the enemy. The Lanchester Combat Effectiveness Equation is a study of this, and Yan re-read this military tutorial by Chen Ke and praised it. Of course, Yan Fu didn't know that this equation, which was only created in 1914 in history, was named "Chen Ke Battle Equation" because of the emergence of Chen Ke and the first to propose the calculus model of this equation.

Yan Fu praised Chen Ke's proposal of "concentrating superior forces and fighting a war of annihilation." Once the overall command of Anqing is lost, the Manchu military forces in various places will be scattered, and those Manchu forces that fortify the city and defend themselves will become the best targets. As the saying goes, it is better to cut off one finger than to hurt ten fingers. The Manchu Qing had so many troops, and after being annihilated one by one, the Manchus could not replenish them in time, and even if they did, they were just a rabble, and there was nothing to be afraid of.

Of course, in order to realize such a strategic concept, first, we need the support of the broad masses of the people, and second, we need the strong marching ability of the troops. "Seizing the countryside and surrounding the city from the countryside" is Chen Ke's strategic framework. In this battle against Fengyang Mansion, the troops marched nearly 20 kilometers in a mountainous area that was not too rugged in three hours, which also made a deep impression on Yan Fu.

After Chen Ke's explanation, the comrades of the Central Military Commission also roughly understood Chen Ke's strategic concept. In Yan Fu's view, this meeting can continue. Unexpectedly, Hua Xiongmao actually asked in a hesitant manner: "Chairman Chen, are you going to hand over Anqing to Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin because they are old acquaintances with us?" ”

Such inexplicable words, Yan Fu was very puzzled. But after all, he is in his fifties, and he is more composed than young people. glanced at the other members of the Military Commission, but saw that some comrades had complicated expressions, such as how to stop talking. Some comrades were at a loss, just like Pu Guanshui, who obviously didn't know what these words meant.

"Comrade Hua Xiongmao, we are talking about business, don't bring personal feelings to work." Chen Ke said solemnly.

Hua Xiongmao turned his face away and looked at the table, and after a while, he turned his face back to Chen Ke, and he continued to ask in an unwilling tone: "Chairman Chen, when did you start planning for this?" ”

"Brigadier Hua, what's the point of you asking like this?" He Zudao couldn't help but interrupt Hua Xiongmao's questioning. The first eight members of the People's Party all knew that Chen Ke had a deep relationship with Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin, and that Chen Ke was brought to Shanghai by Xu Xilin. The relationship between Hua Xiongmao and Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin is also very clear to everyone. He Zudao didn't want Hua Xiongmao to argue with Chen Ke in public. Chen Ke may have calculated his former benefactor, but if Hua Xiongmao opposes the next strategic concept on such a ground, he will definitely not get the support of other comrades. Even He Zudao will not support Hua Xiongmao.

Without waiting for Hua Xiongmao to answer, Chen Ke had already said loudly: "Comrade Hua Xiongmao, I can tell you clearly, I am not calculating Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin, I am thinking about the idea of the Restoration Society now. We will inevitably have to deal with the Restoration Society, Xu Xilin is our old friend, but Xu Xilin is the representative of the Liberation Society in Anhui. I don't count an old friend, it doesn't make sense. But I have to take into account the presence of other political forces in Anhui. Do you understand that? Comrade Hua Xiongmao. ”

After hearing this, Hua Xiongmao unexpectedly revealed a kind of shame that only a child can only say the wrong thing, and after a moment he returned to his usual firm attitude. "This is my inconsiderate thinking, Chairman Chen, I said it wrong. I don't mean to take special care of Xu Xilin because of my personal feelings. Trust me on that. ”

Chen Ke nodded very understandingly, and then continued: "After we conquer Anqing, the Manchu Qing Dynasty will definitely recapture Anqing. Anqing's trade will be terminated, and you don't even want to get tax money from there. If we stay in Anqing, we will have to invest a lot of troops to maintain it, and we don't have so many troops at this stage. The limited number of troops and materials used in Anqing is far worse than being used to expand the base area. However, simply letting the Manchus recapture Anqing is too much to gain and lose. Therefore, handing over Anqing to the Restoration Society is the best choice. ”

None of the members of the Central Military Commission had any woman's kindness, and although they did not lack sympathy, in the face of the actual situation, the comrades thought that it would be a good choice for the Liberation Committee to be held in Anqing.

Pu Guanshui asked, "What if the Liberation Society does not agree to accept Anqing?" ”

"Whether they agree or not, after we take Anqing, we will transport the personnel and materials away, and then we will retreat as planned. Occupying Anqing now is just a burden. Whoever wants this burden will go for it. Anyway, I don't think we need Anqing now. Chen Ke replied decisively, "Some people may say that after occupying Anqing, raise your arms and shout, and all sides will respond." However, the comrades of the Central Military Commission have all had so much practical work experience. occupies Anqing, how many Anhui people can know this news? How many people will respond to our call? Even if someone responds, who will respond to this call? Let's talk about a more realistic matter, how much food and money can we get if we stay in Anqing for one day? With this strength, how many base areas can we expand in the rural areas? How many lives can be saved? I think everyone can figure it out. ”

Hearing this, there was a burst of laughter among the comrades, but there was nothing simple in this laughter. Chen Ke could hear that everyone was still quite regretful. After all, Anqing is the provincial capital of Anhui, and occupying Anqing means that it has enough appeal. It may not be a ripple effect across the country.

Chen Ke stood up and walked to the map board in the conference room, he first knocked on the location of Fengtai County and then the location of Anqing, "Comrades, the earth is dead, and people are alive. If we have the support of the people, then we have an infinite amount of manpower. Thinking about our transportation lines, Anqing is just a city for us that we can't afford. Revolution is to make everyone live a better life, and we can't do this loss-making business. ”

"I strongly support Chairman Chen Ke's opinion." Zhang Yu immediately spoke. As the commander of the water detachment, he was well aware of the problems of the transport line. From Fengtai County to Anqing Prefecture, the enemies on both sides of the transportation line have not been cleared, and if you want to ensure the smooth flow of transportation, this is simply a fantasy. Not to mention that it is a disaster year, and there is no food in Anqing Mansion.

Zhang Yu took the lead, and other comrades also agreed. As a result, the basic strategic framework was adopted, and the armed forces of the People's Party were to conquer Anqing and capture and eliminate the Manchu officials in Anhui. This was followed by a more detailed battle plan.