At about midnight, the Red Star No. 1 battleship arrived at the dock of Duchang County. The sky is chaotic, a drizzle of rain is falling from the sky, and the black curtain forms a world of water. At this time, Ouyang Jian stood on the deck of the battleship and looked into Duchang City, and the guard pony stood aside with an umbrella. Duchang County was pitch black, and there was no sound quietly. In the past, it was hard to find the brightly lit and busy scene on the docks. "Commander, Duchang County is so quiet, there is not even a figure on the dock!" Are the common people running out? The pony muttered.

Ouyang Jian was still silent, and at this time, Su Yu and Luo Ronghuan walked out with umbrellas in their hands. "Commander, I just received a telegram from Xiao Ke, as of 23:40, the battle is over, according to Xiao Ke's report, more than 10,000 people from two and a half brigades of Leng Xin's 4th Division have been completely wiped out west of Jiezhen, and only a small number of enemy troops have escaped from the lake area in the south." Su Yu said happily. "Commander, I didn't find Leng Xin when I cleaned up the battlefield, it is estimated that he escaped from the lake area in the south." Chief of Staff Luo Ronghuan reported. "Run, run! Maybe that's how he deserved it. The elimination of the 4th Division went so smoothly that our objectives for the first phase of the campaign were achieved ahead of schedule. I estimate that in the next step, He Yingqin will strengthen the defensive force on the front line of Leping and Poyang. “

"Yes, the latest intelligence shows that Li Yannian's division of the enemy's new 22nd Division urgently moved from Shangrao to Leping and Poyang. The enemy's new 33rd Division was transferred from Zhejiang to Shangrao. At present, Nanchang has mobilized a division into the southern Yuyu line, and it seems that the enemy army is preventing us from moving south to outflank Nanchang. Commander, we left four divisions in the base area immovable, causing the enemy to make a strategic mistake. Su Yu finished analyzing and stopped talking. Chief of Staff Luo Ronghuan said: "Commander! After eating Leng Xin's 4th Division, we estimated in advance that the enemy is currently strengthening the first-line defense of Leping and Poyang, and it seems that our second phase of the campaign plan is bound to make major adjustments. ”

At this time, an operational staff officer reported: "Report, the headquarters is in an emergency!" Several people hurriedly entered the command cabin, Ouyang Jian took the telegram and glanced at it thoughtfully and asked, "There is a new situation, I want to hear the opinions of the two of you?" Su Yu said: "In view of the enemy's strengthening of the first-line defense of Poyang and Leping, I think that a division in the north of Poyang will be deployed to attack to the south and continue to confuse the enemy." And the main force of our army directly attacked Jingdezhen from the east, as long as we take Jingdezhen and threaten Shangrao, the overall defensive posture of the enemy army will collapse. ”

Ouyang Jian nodded and said, "This is a telegram from the headquarters, and your thoughts are exactly the same as those from the headquarters." Runzhi thinks that the time is ripe to change the second phase of the battle plan and directly attack Jingdezhen.! In addition, the headquarters mobilized the 10th Division of the 3rd Group Army, Song Renqiao, to enter the northern area of Wuzhou and put on a posture of attacking Nanchang to cooperate with our actions. Su Yu and Luo Ronghuan had happy expressions on their faces when they heard this. Since we are in line with the idea of headquarters, we are bold enough to implement it. Xiao Ke, the 13th, 14th, and 15th main divisions, was ordered to rest for 10 days in the area of Xiejiatan in the north of Poyang. Ordered Deputy Army Commander Zhang to lead the 16th Division to the south to seize Gaojialing Town, and put on a posture of attacking southward! ”

It was also a stormy night, on the West Lake in the southeast of Duchang County, dozens of wooden boats were heading south. The West Lake runs long and narrow from north to south, and the wooden boats cut through the silent water surface on the dark lake, and the sound of the swaying oars makes a clear sound. On the wooden boat sat the soldiers of the Chiang army, looking around vigilantly, the expressions of the soldiers could not be seen clearly in the darkness, and it was obvious that they had not yet been relieved from their fear. About a company of generals and soldiers carried by more than a dozen wooden boats was the officers and men of the 4th Division who had escaped from the battlefield. They were able to escape by boarding a boat on the shore of Shizui Village Lake in the north.

The rustling of rain hits the planks with a rhythmic sound. In the cabin of a wooden ship in the middle of the fleet, the dim kerosene lights flickered on and off, reflecting the huddled generals. They were all pale, depressed and decadent. At this time, Leng Xin, the commander of the 4th Division, closed his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking. All the generals were silent, each thinking about their own thoughts. "Report, the boat boss said that we are safe when we enter the waters of Jiaotan Lake." When all the generals heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief, and their mental state improved.

"Division, the fleet of the Red Army did not appear here, we can rest assured. Ouyang Jian used 4 divisions to deal with us, and they planned in advance. If we don't choose to retreat from Duchang County, we won't end up like this. Division! The responsibility is not yours, the order to retreat was given by the command. The Red Army appeared in the town with a blocking force without the knowledge of the command. In addition, the 36th Division's rescue was unfavorable, resulting in the annihilation of our entire army, which was caused by many factors. ”

The comfort from the chief of staff made Leng Xin's mood feel a little better, and looking around at his subordinates who had escaped from the ascension, Leng Xin sighed slightly. "Division, after this battle, it can be completely seen that Ouyang Jian's troops, whether it is individual combat ability or cluster tactics, whether it is weapons and equipment or attack tactics, are a cut above us. In particular, the enemy's grenadiers were used very skillfully, which in turn prevented our machine gun fire from being unleashed. As far as I know, the firing distance of the Japanese grenadier is only 200 meters, but the firing distance of the grenadier canister used by Ouyang Jian's troops is actually 400 meters. ”

The chief of staff continued: "As far as I know, so far, the grenadiers produced by Japan are still at the original level, so there is only one explanation, Ouyang Jian is a grenadier purchased from Germany, and the humble grenadier is extraordinary. The chief of staff made a good analysis, and other generals also combined their own experiences to tell how advanced the enemy's weapons were, and the purpose was to find a reason to shirk responsibility. Leng Xin shook his head and said: "In just 9 hours, the 10,000 men and horses of our army disappeared, and it was not the role of one or two advanced weapons. According to my observation of the battlefield situation, each other's weapons and equipment are evenly matched, and the defeat is the result of a combination of factors. ”

"Now we can conclude that Ouyang Jian has created a completely new force, whether it is attacking, interspersed, or roundabout, it is simply mercury and dazzling. Ouyang Jian's troops let me see what are the characteristics of large corps operations, as well as advanced tactics. If we encounter a battle in the field, our two divisions may not be able to block the attack of one division of the other side, and this is the gap. Ouyang Jian is a fusion of guerrilla warfare, sports warfare, and regular warfare, so we lost as a matter of course, and I am convinced that we lost this battle. ”

"It is inevitable to go back and take responsibility for failure this time, but I want to state in front of the principal in person that Ouyang Jian will be the most formidable opponent of the party-state in the future. According to the intelligence, Ouyang Jian has already served as the chief of the General Staff of the Red Army, and the overall combat strength of the Red Army will be greatly improved in the next step, which is even more terrifying. For the sake of the interests of the party-state, my personal honor and disgrace are beyond reproach. Leng Xin's words made all the generals feel even more gloomy and fell into silence again.

Also on this night, in the headquarters of the 9th Division in Jingdezhen, division commander Ouyang Feng was silent while staring at the map. "Division, it seems that the 4th Division is finished, and according to the report from the headquarters, it has completely lost contact." Ouyang Feng said: "The appearance of a unit of the enemy army in Jiezhen, the command did not expect it, Leng Xin did not expect it, and the annihilation of the 4th Division was inevitable. "Ouyang Feng's department was transferred to Jiangxi after the reorganization, and Lao Jiang specially summoned him in Nanjing. In front of Lao Jiang, Ouyang Feng naturally wanted to express his determination, and for the interests of the party and the state, he would never take into account the feelings of brotherhood.

In addition, in order to express his determination, Ouyang Feng sent his wife and children to his uncle's house in Shanghai to show his loyalty to the party-state. In Nanjing, his cousin Zhong Wenjuan persuaded him to avoid fratricide as much as possible, and said that Ouyang Jian had completely become another person and had been completely brainwashed by the Communist Party. But the military order is like a mountain, and Ouyang Feng knows Lao Jiang's intentions and can't refuse. After the troops were stationed in Jingdezhen, they began to strengthen the fortifications of the city, and he was determined to live and die with Jingdezhen. Ou Yanfeng knows in his heart that as a soldier, it is his duty to do his duty as a soldier. As for family affection and sibling affection, it is not something that you can control, maybe this is fate.

In the Shangrao Eastern Front Defense Headquarters, the commander-in-chief He Yingqin's face was ugly, the 4th Division was completely annihilated, and Lao Jiang called and reprimanded him harshly. He Yingqin knew in his heart that Leng Xin was the veteran's favorite general, and the 24th Division under his command was Lao Jiang's descendant, and the 10,000 horses were eaten in just 9 hours, and Lao Jiang couldn't explain to everyone. If the 4th Division fought bravely in the face of several times the enemy's troops, there was no shortage of elite troops to justify it, but in 9 hours, a full 10,000 horses disappeared, and Lao Jiang was naturally angry.

There is no doubt that the fire will be sprinkled on He Yingqin's head. "Report, Song Xilian, commander of the 36th Division, reported that Leng Xin, the commander of the 4th Division, led a company of soldiers to break out of the encirclement and is currently on his way to Poyang County!" When He Yingqin heard this, he hurriedly said: "Immediately order Song Xilian to send Leng Xin to Shangrao, and in addition, immediately send a report to the president, the commander of the 4th Division, Leng Xin, led part of the troops to break through successfully!" "This part of the force is very particular, and the amount can be determined according to the need, indicating that the 4th Division of Lengxin has not been completely wiped out.

The chief of staff was relieved: "Commander-in-chief, Leng Xin's ability to break through successfully can calm the president's anger a little." I expect the Nanjing Military Commission to call soon." Sure enough, as soon as the chief of staff's voice fell, the military committee called, asking Leng Xin to quickly return to Nanjing to apologize. He Yingqin understood in his heart that Lao Jiang was excusing the defeat of his beloved generals. "Report, according to the air force reconnaissance, Ouyang Jian's headquarters is located in Duchang County.!" A communications officer made an urgent report. "Order the air force to launch an air raid on Duchang County!" He Yingqin gritted his teeth.

After the end of the fierce air raids, Duchang County was in shambles, full of gunpowder smoke and broken walls, and many places were still on fire and thick smoke. Enemy planes bombed indiscriminately, and the common people in the county town suffered. After the departure of the enemy aircraft, the guard units fought hard to put out the fire and rescue the wounded civilians and property. At this time, Ouyang Jian, Su Yu, and Luo Ronghuan stood at a high point, looking at the miserable scene silently. After a long time, Ouyang Jiantie said with a blushing face: "Immediately order the Political Department of the Legion to take pictures of the scene of the bombing of Duchang County, and I will announce the crimes of the Kuomintang to the outside!" ”

The political card played by Ouyang Jian really worked, and half a month later, the photos of Duchang County being bombed indiscriminately were disclosed in Shanghai Ta Kung Pao, especially the bombing of the poor, which caused a wave of condemnation in China, and also attracted the attention of the European and American media. Under tremendous political pressure, Lao Chiang removed He Yingqin from his post as commander-in-chief of the Eastern Front, which calmed a political crisis. Lao Jiang did not expect Ouyang Jian to come to this hand, so far the Kuomintang Air Force has reined in the bombing of civilian facilities.