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The commander didn't know where all these intelligence and inferences of the Liaodong Army came from. But the commander had to admit that the other party's inferences and guesses were correct.

Of course, even if the other party was right, the commander did not reply immediately.

Since it is a negotiation, there is bargaining, and it is impossible for the other party to accept whatever price he offers.

After thinking about it, the commander asked directly: "I want to know, how many prisoners of war are in your army, and do you have so much capital for me to hand over Liaoyang to you and accompany you to play a big show......

"Although Liaoyang City has no weapons and ammunition, it has hoarded the rations of the 100,000 army for nearly half a year, the clothing for the 100,000 army that is about to spend the winter, and a large number of canned food and tents...... Material. “

"If you only have two or three thousand prisoners of war in exchange with me, then I will lose too much."

The staff officer shook his head and replied, "You won't lose anything ......."

"In addition to three major generals, division commanders, a dozen colonels, regimental commanders, hundreds of lieutenant colonels, major officers. We also have more than 4,800 prisoners in exchange, including a large number of low-ranking officers of your army. ”

After knowing the hole cards of the Liaodong Army, the commander was already very satisfied.

After thinking about it, he replied very decisively: "Yes, I agree to hand over Liaoyang City to you." Two days later, we sent the captives to Liaoyang City and took over Liaoyang City by the way. For the sake of secrecy, the transaction time was set at one o'clock in the morning. ”

After the staff officer left the Russian army headquarters with satisfaction, a sneer quickly flashed on the commander's solemn and serious face.

The chief of staff on the side was also excited, and as soon as the two staff officers of the Liaodong Army left, they said excitedly: "Great, with the prisoners exchanged from the Liaodong Army, plus the more than 10,000 remnants of the soldiers who returned to the city, we will be able to restore the establishment of the three divisions immediately......"

The commander of the Russian army shook his head and sneered: "Chief of Staff, exchanging the prisoners back is just a benefit for us. In addition to that, we have another benefit, but we don't see it yet......"

The chief of staff asked with a blank face: "What benefits?" ”

The commander didn't answer, and asked with a sneer: "The Japanese army has been preparing for nearly a year, sacrificing so much to defeat us and win the Battle of Liaoyang." What are they doing this for? ”

"Defeat us and take control of Liaodong from us." The chief of staff replied without thinking about it.

What the chief of staff did not understand was that this correct answer, which could not be more correct, was vetoed by the commander.

"There's nothing wrong with going to Liao, exercising control. But only one battle of Liaoyang, the Japanese army could not do it. If you think about it, it's closer, it's realistic. ”

The chief of staff suddenly reacted and shouted: "I understand, Liaoyang City, the Japanese army defeated us in the battle of Liaoyang, and the biggest benefit that could be obtained was Liaoyang City ......"

"If Liaoyang City is occupied by the Liaodong Army, then the Japanese army will fight the Battle of Liaoyang in vain."

"At that time, the Japanese army will definitely be unwilling, and if it is not done well, the Japanese army and the Liaodong Army will turn against each other. And we who retreated to Mukden can also be fishermen once and reap the benefits of fishermen. ”

The commander nodded and replied, "You finally understand......"

"Another point, even if the Liaodong Army and the Japanese army did not turn against each other, after this incident, it would be impossible for the Japanese army to cooperate with the Liaodong Army anymore. In the upcoming Battle of Fengtian, even if the Liaodong Army does not take the initiative to attack the Japanese army, the Japanese army will draw a large number of troops to guard against the Liaodong Army and supply the Liaodong Army with any opportunity to take advantage. ”

"Therefore, as long as the Liaodong Army occupies Liaoyang, no matter whether the Japanese army will turn against them or not, it will only be good for us."

The chief of staff was both excited and looking forward to replying: "Commander, now I really want to know right away what kind of reaction the Japanese army will have after the Liaodong Army takes over Liaoyang......

"Since Liaoyang City will be handed over to the Liaodong Army in two days, then I will immediately arrange for the troops to retreat. There are so many things in the city, it is impossible to give them all to the Liaodong Army, and what can be taken away is still to be taken away......"

The commander nodded in affirmation: "As long as it does not affect the rapid march of the troops, you can bring as many supplies as you can." ”

After receiving a reply from the Russian army that the transaction would be made two days later, the excited Yang Xingguo also began to prepare.

"Deputy Commander, the Russian army promised us five thousand prisoners of war in exchange for Liaoyang City and all the supplies they have hoarded in Liaoyang City. How's it going, are you ready over there, it's been almost two days. Of the more than 10,000 captives, at least 5,000 must join us, otherwise we will lose too much. As soon as he entered the headquarters in the middle of the week, Yang Xingguo asked.

"It works well......" Zhou Zhongju affirmed first.

"Ordinary Russian soldiers are used to being pressed in the army, and they can't believe their ears when they suddenly hear the salary and treatment we offer. After our repeated assurances, these lowest-level Russian soldiers believed in us, and then rushed to join us. ”

"Commander, didn't you see that situation, one by one Russian soldiers are scrambling to join the Liaodong Army to sell our lives, it is even more crazy than our own people joining the Liaodong Army......"

"Because there are too many people, we will select them strictly according to your requirements. Don't want officers above the rank of captain, don't want those with poor physical fitness, don't have technical arms that don't have much use, and don't want logistics baggage troops. ”

"If there are 1,000 or 5,000 people, I won't pick them. Now I have separated the five thousand captives who are willing to join us from others. ”

Yang Xingguo replied with a satisfied face: "Okay, with these 5,000 elite Russian troops, plus some old Maozi we captured before, the strength of one main division is enough." ”

"Deputy commander, the Russian army who is willing to join us, all sent to Liaozhong and handed over to the chief of staff for reorganization."

"First of all, it will be reorganized into three regiments, and the principal officers at and above the company level will be transferred from several main divisions, and we can only serve as our own people at first, and the officers of the Russian army can only serve as low-level officers and deputy positions."

"After they fully recognize our Liaodong Army, we will promote them to full-time officers."

"Also, the Russian regiment composed of these three Russian prisoners is directly under the command of the headquarters. After the reorganization, they were given only weapons and no ammunition for training for the first month, and after one month, they were distributed ammunition according to the situation. ”

"As for the artillerymen among the prisoners, a part can be singled out and sent to the artillery brigade. When the front line is stabilized, I will go back to Liaozhong to reorganize the artillery brigade and all the artillery units of the whole army, and we must break away from a sufficient number of artillery. ”

Zhou Zhongju said with admiration: "The commander is wise, in this way, we will have three more main regiments in vain." ”

"It's just that I'm still worried: the reason why these captives rushed to join us was because they saw our generous military pay. When we really go to the battlefield, no one knows if they will really give us their lives. After all, their family is not here, and they don't have any idea of defending their country. ”

"Status and silver!" Yang Xingguo said these words unexpectedly.

Seeing Zhou Zhongju's still worried expression, Yang Xingguo continued: "No one will go against status and silver, and the same is true for Russians. ”

"As long as I give them the status and money that Russia can't give, they will definitely rush to give us their lives. Because, with status and silver, they will have a family, and they can also bring their families to Liaodong. ”

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