1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 147 Southern Camp

Zhao Bei, commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, led all the officers of the General Staff. Standing on the ridge. Next to the shelling process. For the performance of artillery. All the officers of the General Staff were very satisfied. Of course. This also has the credit of the party. There was no report from them. The Republican side will not be able to figure out the exact location of the gunpowder depot in such a short period of time. You can't get information by standing on a balloon.

Deputy General Staff Officer-Jiang Fangzhen|Eyes on those grenades that exploded at high altitude. A little helplessly said: "The fuze made by the Hanyang Arsenal can only be used improvised. A small half of the shells exploded early. There are also some that fall before they are blown up. Lethality is very problematic. ”

Zhao Bei sighed: "This is already very good. If it is placed in the previous Qing Dynasty. Whether these shells can be exploded or not is a question. After the reorganization of the management of the plant. The set of rules and regulations I have formulated is still very strict. Now the main problem of the arsenal is the lack of a technical backbone. Although one was selected from among the intellectuals who defected to the revolution as a backbone training. But it will take time. ”

Jiang Fangzhen nodded. said: "In the future, we will try to use as few air-burst bombs as possible." We don't have a lot of explosives. ”

Cai Liulin knows this. We don't need to remind you. He fought this battle well. It is not in vain that I promoted him. Zhao Bei put down the binoculars. snorted.

"It seems. It is true that the Qing army did not have multi-type artillery. Odd. When I heard about the Tara Governor's River. I bought a lot of mountain artillery from Rì. It is intended to be used to expand the new army. Why can't you see a few doors in the city? "Lan Tianwei is a little weird.

"I guess they are all waiting for us in Chengdu. and chóngqìng. The state is not dangerous enough. As for Chengdu. There's an arsenal there. Where the Superintendent's Office is located. Of course, you have to put down a heavy defense. It seems that we have underestimated the difficulties of this expedition to the west. I thought that as soon as we entered Sichuan, Zhao Erxun would bow down and be a subordinate. But now it seems. This old boy still has some diehards. Don't hurt him anymore. He doesn't know what it means to be "a man who knows the times". ”

"Now the war depends on the great Ming to know that the state can't live. And he sent so many troops to defend it. What is Zhao Erxun's idea? A staff officer asked.

"Time. According to the fire reconnaissance of the previous ones. The combat effectiveness of the Qing troops here is not strong. Obviously not jīng sharp. Zhao Bei said.

"Not bad. Delay. Waiting for reinforcements. Jiang Fangzhen nodded. Zhao Erxun's younger brother Zhao Erfeng is the minister of the Sichuan border affairs and the minister in Tibet. Before Batang, but after the revolution. And he departed from Batang. It is said that the army has been moved to the archery furnace (Kangding). The eastward march is clear. The patrol battalion under his command is no better than the rest of the old army. In the Tibetan area of Sichuan, he fought with the Tusi armed forces for many years. Very practical. And there are 10,000 or 20,000 If this army comes back to Chengdu, I'm afraid we will have to fight a tough battle. ”

"It's a pity. Some toast heads in Tibet don't let him go east happily. Zhao Bei remembered those Tusi envoys in Xiong Kewu's troops. Although he didn't want the Sichuan side to be in turmoil at this time. Britain has been staring at the party. But if Zhao Erxun is stubborn to the end. I can only use those toasts for a while. and so on to stabilize the situation in Sichuan. Then slowly clean up those soil emperors. As for the British, let the Germans clean up.

"I think it's almost there. Hit the signal. Tell the artillery to stop. Keep playing propaganda bombs. Plotting against the Qing army. I don't believe it. The generals of the Qing army were all elm pimples. I was beaten by this. No one has thought of Toucheng yet.

Other than that. Ordered the troops to send people to shoot cold guns along the riverside to cover the commandos' movements. Zhao Bei raised his binoculars and looked at the state city. Command to stop the artillery. Two red flares rise in the night sky. The artillery array fell silent at once.

The words of the commander-in-chief make a lot of sense. This fierce artillery bombardment by the Republican artillery left a deep impression on the Qing army. Both soldiers and officers. It's all about cannon sè change. The Sichuan army is no better than the Beiyang army. Due to the characteristics of the shape of Sichuan. The Sichuan army has always paid little attention to artillery. And after the disbandment of the new army. The rest of the army was either a patrol battalion or a regimental exercise. Cannons are rarely used in peacetime training. Most of the enemies they dealt with were the Tusi Armed Forces and the Green Forest Armed Forces. It has been at a level of low-intensity armed conflict. Never seen a truly modern war. This artillery bombardment by the Hejun Army can be regarded as giving them a taste of modern warfare for the first time. Although only a little,. But it's enough to shake people.

Although Ma Wei, the commander of the Qing army, the commander of the Sichuan army, was not injured in the shelling. But he was not lightly frightened. led Goshha to climb with a roll and ran back to the county government from the big tent of the Chinese army. said that he would not leave the yamen again. The command of the troops was pushed to a few deputies. Let them divide their troops and garrison them. Tian Zhenbang, the chief soldier of Jianchang Town, was responsible for defending the east side of the city on the Wujiang River.

Same as Mavi. Tian Zhenbang was also shocked by the sudden artillery bombardment. The first few rì Republican artillery have been firing propaganda shells. Occasionally firing a few live ammunition is also a fire reconnaissance and sāo disturbance xìng quality. No one expected them to bombard themselves at night with shells filled with heavy explosives. The Qing army was taken by surprise. When Chi was sent to the east of the city to defend. Tian Zhenbang was even more shocked and angry. The state city is sandwiched by the Yangtze River, Wujiang River, one north and one east. Now the main forces of the Republican Army are divided into two lines. All the way to the north of the Yangtze River. The other road is to the east of the Wujiang River. The horns generally sandwich the state city in the middle. So. If the Republican Army wants to launch a frontal offensive. Both the north and east of the city will become the main battlefields. Now the barracks along the Yangtze River in the north of the city have been shattered by Republican artillery fire. Who can guarantee that the next IRA shelling will not hit the east of the city?

Tian Zhenbang maliciously speculated on Ma Wei's true intentions in such an arrangement. His position as the chief soldier of Jianchang Town was to replace the original Zhao Erfeng. Later, Zhao Erfeng was sent to Chuanbian to implement the new policy. Tian Zhenbang took his place. This Jianchang town is a fat shortage. Usually stationed in the section of the Sichuan Nanning Yuanfu bomb pressure surface. And the Ningyuan area has always been well-produced. Especially Yanyuan Huili and other cities. Salt merchants gathered. For such a big man as the chief officer. Filial piety is indispensable. In addition, when the Han Yi people live together. It belongs to the far side of the mountain high emperor. The general soldier of Jianchang Town is actually the emperor of the soil. say

Two. When the toast also looks at the face of the chief soldier. So. This position of Jianchang has long been favored by one of Ma Wei's uncles. Tian Zhenbang took over. Ma Wei had sent people to look for him several times. Hinted at his resignation. and promised to give him another fat shortage. But Tian Zhenbang, who was born in a robe, refused, and the two have a grudge since then. Although Ma Wei didn't mention this matter again, who can say that he is not jealous in his heart? Now send Tian Zhenbang to defend the east of the city. Does it count as revenge? No matter how the state is not. In the end, he was still sent to the east of the city by Ma Wei to command the patrol battalion under his command to defend and attack the front. And there was no warrant from Mavi. He can't leave without permission.

Tian Zhenbang didn't say anything. The robed brothers and brothers did not agree. No one is a fool. The shelling just now shows. The Republican Army is more than capable of flattening the entire state with artillery. If you really want to, you really want to be the "King of Southern Sichuan" promised by the commander-in-chief of the Communist Army. So. Now it's time to get an idea.

"Fifth brother. Get an idea. If you hesitate any longer. The king of Chuannan didn't do it. The scar-faced man exclaimed.

Tian Zhenbang did not reply immediately. Just standing quietly on the city wall. Looking at the dark night on the other side of the Wujiang River. A few lights flickered there, and it was the Wujiang camp of the Republican Army's Western Expedition. There are strong barriers. A night attack is out of the question. The first few rì Qing troops have already tried. In addition to dropping hundreds of corpses. Nothing arrived.

"Pap ―――――― Pap ――――――"

Cold guns on the other side are still ringing. Some of the soldiers of the army also set off firecrackers. Shoot back with the same cold gun. Although it would not be lethal for a bullet to fly in front of it at such a distance, the sound of gunfire is undoubtedly a strong and good thing. The soldiers of the Qing army enjoyed it.

"Boom! Rumble! ”

A dull explosion sounded in the sky. Several shells flew across the Wujiang River. The air bursts open. Flying pieces of paper exploded from the shells. One after another, it was sprinkled down. Some floated into the Wujiang River. Others fell to the city. A few flew all the way to the city.

A strong man hurried up the city wall. Standing still in front of Tian Bang, waving a leaflet in his hand. whispered: "Fifth brother." The unveiling post that just called said. Now it's in the past. Xuzhou Prefecture, Ningyuan, and Xuyong are under our control. The "King of South Sichuan" of three mansions and one hall. It's one less than the last unveiling. Just a moment of hesitation. Jiading Mansion is gone. ”

“1。 In your opinion? Tian Zhen turned his gaze. I glanced at the "white fan" standing beside me.

"Don't be in a hurry. But you can send someone to Jiang first. Swing the dragon gate with Jianguo. Raise the price code. I don't believe it. A state town. It can't be changed to four houses and one hall. The "fan" shook the folding fan. Said slowly.

"It's fine. Send someone over first. Tian Zhenbang waved his hand. A subordinate understands it. Take the order of the Ueda General Army. Carved out of the city. Venture into the dense forest south of the city. Find a bamboo. But he didn't dare to cross the Wujiang River in the splashing waters. Rather, it went around in a big circle. Take advantage of the dead of night. From the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in the west of the city, we crossed the river on a bamboo raft.

Of course Tian Zhenbang didn't know. Just when he half-heartedly sent someone to contact the Republican Army. A Republican assault force had quietly reached the city from the mountains south of the state. and lurk in a valley less than five miles from the city. It is only a few hundred meters away from the Wujiang River.

The commander of this assault force is the Republican Brigade Bai Wenwei. The number of the backbone cadres was a whole brigade. Besides. There are two battalions of special operations battalions. A mortar battalion. The total strength of the army is more than four thousand people. The special operations battalion has reconnoitred the nearby formations. And found a few hunters as guides. Along the way, as a sharp knife unit in front of the way. When encountering a Qing army sentry card, even the pot was disposed of. As it was late at night. The shelling just now threw the army into disarray. Plus the cold gun that doesn't sound by the river. Effectively covered the actions of this commando. So. When they drove to the bottom of the city. The Qing army in the city still knew nothing. Even if they encountered the mobile outposts of the Qing army on the way. The sporadic gunfire from the exchange of fire between the two sides was not enough to arouse the jǐng consciousness of the Qing troops in the city.

But no one can guarantee that the actions of the troops were not exposed. After all, it was a force of four thousand people. Carrying a full set of field equipment. There was a lot of movement on the march. Not a special combat battalion. It is possible to disperse the action. As an assault force. Their main task was to open an offensive bridgehead on the left bank of the Wujiang River. Occupy a favorable shape. Establishment of the Southern Battalion. It formed a horn with the main forces of the Yangtze River camp in the north and the Wujiang camp in the east. Block the south road of the state city. Prevent the enemy from fleeing southward. And at the beginning of the general offensive. As a base point to support the entire battle situation.

"Send a report. Our troops have arrived at the formation. Zhu Da, the commander of the special operations battalion, did not dare to delay. Wait for the troops to settle down. An order was immediately given to the officer. Originally, Bai Wen wanted to take the radio station into his own hands. But Zhu Daniu didn't do it. You have to master the radio yourself. Bai Wenwei did not have a warrant from Zhao Bei. I had to give up. Although the military rank is higher than that of Zhu Niu. However, there is no jurisdiction over the officers of the special operations battalion who are directly subordinate to the General Headquarters.

"Tick tock...... Didi ......"

The monotonous and short "ticking" of the telegraph gave the command. Five minutes later. The call back was translated. There are only two very simple sentences on it: build field fortifications on the mountain. Hold on and don't retreat!

Meanwhile. The artillery array on the north bank of the Yangtze River once again resounded with thunderous cannon fire. The heavy artillery fire once again enveloped the Qing army in the north of the city. attracted all the attention of the Qing army in the city to the north.

In the sound of cannons. Soldiers of the assault unit lay down their rifles. Wielding a shovel and pickaxe. Digging frantically on the rain-soaked hillside. Only the faint light of a horse lantern flickered in the darkness. Only the impact of tools can be heard. Didn't speak. No one is lazy either. Because they know. If the field fortifications had not been completed and the southern battalion had been established before dawn. This not-so-dangerous hill may become their eternal rest.