Tianquan is located at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin, at the eastern foot of Erlang Mountain, in the upper reaches of the Tsing Yi River. This was originally an inconspicuous county seat, but with the arrival of the independent column, it attracted the attention of all sides.

The two garrison brigades of the Sichuan Army, which were guarding Tianquan, did feel unprecedented oppression in the face of the independent column advancing with the main force of the third division. In particular, it was learned that this independent column had just defeated two main divisions of the Gui army.

For this kind of main force of the Red Army that came with victory, the two garrison brigade commanders who guarded Tianquan felt that they were afraid that it would be difficult to hold Tianquan City. Even they didn't have confidence in this battle, let alone the ordinary soldiers under them?

Some time ago, the attack and harassment of the three divisions had already made these Sichuan troops all soldiers. With the arrival of the main forces of the two divisions led by He Zhengdao, they were even more worried about the upcoming battle. After all, no one wants to die in battle!

Many of the officers and men of the main force of the independent column, who had rested for the night, smelled the pungent aroma coming from the cooking class. Many officers and soldiers smiled and said, "Today there is another big meat bun to eat!" ”

This situation, for most of the veterans of the independent column, has become accustomed to it. Before the Great War, the food would be extremely rich, which was also the tradition of the independent column. Even many of the new Red Army backbones felt too extravagant about this.

But they all know that of the entire main forces of the Red Army, the material reserves of the independent column are undoubtedly the richest. Eating a large meat bun with porridge for breakfast once in a while was not much of a problem for the independent column.

What's more, they are all soldiers, and they know that they are more energetic when they are well fed and fighting. Today's battle is fighting, and it is estimated that there will not be a day before the battle ends. Therefore, it is also very necessary to eat a hearty breakfast.

Compared to the officers and men of the separate column, they began to enjoy a hearty breakfast before the battle. The several garrison regiments stationed on the periphery of Tianquan still did not dare to relax. Even last night, they found that the Red Army of the night attack seemed to have decreased considerably.

But the more this happened, the officers who were guarding the defensive positions seemed worried. I feel that today, I am afraid that the general offensive of the Red Army will be ushered in, and whether they can hold their defensive positions at that time is a very worrying question.

He Zhengdao, who also got up early in the morning, looked at the officers and soldiers who were eating breakfast, and was also very approachable and chatting with the soldiers. For this situation, the officers and men of the independent column are no longer surprised.

Among them, there were many backbone members of the Red Army from the Sichuan Army, and they also smiled and said: "Commander, will we enter Chengdu in this battle?" ”

Faced with such an inquiry, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Break into Chengdu and capture Liu Xiang alive?" I thought! But at the moment there are several times more enemies in front of us.

In addition to the 28th Army that stood in front of us, Deng Xihou. There are also troops commanded by Yang Sen, Pan Wenhua, and Liu Xiang, and Liu Wenhui's troops who are feared by us. These are the enemies that we may have to fight next.

As for whether we can enter Chengdu, it depends on how we fight next. After fighting well, these people are hurting, and if we want to attack Chengdu, I believe there will be no big problem. ”

'Commander, we will be able to!' ’

'Faith is good!' But don't be too ambitious! Fighting every battle is what we have to do. ’

After smiling and chatting with these grassroots officers and soldiers, He Zhengdao, who had finished the meal, also quickly returned to his headquarters. For this kind of commander who does not have much of a frame, the officers and men of the independent column are very fond of it.

After breakfast, the three main divisions began to move to the offensive positions. Looking at the large forces of the Red Army that appeared in front of the position, the defending Sichuan army immediately fired their guns and shouted: "The Red Army is coming, the Red Army is coming!" Get into position, hurry up and get into position! ”

Such shouts and shouts can also see how nervous and scared the defenders on the battlefield are. Even if they knew they were hiding in the trenches. But I still feel that I don't have much confidence in my heart!

Alerted by the sound of gunfire, the garrison of the Sichuan army, which was responsible for blocking the defense, also began to enter the defensive position under the orders of their respective commanders. Compared to the Red Army, which has already eaten and drunk, many of them have not woken up yet!

Looking at the panic of the Sichuan army on the front position, Zhang Cheng, who was in command, also smiled and said: "It seems that we came too early!" I just looked at it, and many Sichuan soldiers don't seem to have their clothes well dressed. ”

In the face of Zhang Cheng's ridicule, the chief of staff of the first division said with a smile: "With the strength of one regiment, it is normal to be afraid of facing our only division. However, we still have to be a little more stable in this battle. ”

'Yes! In the battle of Cookingba, our first division suffered the greatest losses. If the commander hadn't known, that battle would have been really difficult to fight, and it is estimated that we would all have been criticized. In this battle, let's consume more shells! Let the artillerymen begin to prepare for the shelling! ’

Listening to Zhang Cheng's words, the chief of staff smiled and said, "Two artillery battalions, are they all pulled up?" ”

'Hmmm! Since you want to scare away these Sichuan troops, let's put in more effort. The artillery battalion of the division headquarters and the artillery battalion sent by the artillery regiment were all pulled to me in front of the defensive positions of the Sichuan army, so that these Sichuan troops could also open their eyes. ’

'Good! I hope those Sichuan soldiers won't be scared to pee their pants! ’

With Zhang Cheng's order issued, the two artillery battalions attached to the only division opened the artillery bombardment frame, one on the left and the other on the right. Looking at the front of the position, the hundreds of mortars, and the face of the commander of the Sichuan garrison who was defending the position turned white.

Directly: "So many mortars? How can it be? Didn't you say that the Red Army was called the Chemist Army? Such a firepower configuration, even if it is the Central Army, it is estimated that there is no one, right? How can this battle be fought? ”

Also frightened were the Sichuan soldiers on the battlefield. For them, if the Red Army was a charge attack, hiding in the trenches and being careful, perhaps not so easily killed by the Red Army.

But at the moment, the Red Army is deploying hundreds of mortars of various sizes, and they cannot beat the Red Army. These Red Army, however, could easily hit their positions with shells. If you have to take a shot, it is estimated that your life will be difficult to protect!

Thinking of this, many Sichuan troops began to retreat. It's not that they don't want to keep it, it's that they can't keep it at all. Fighting with such a Red Army, what is the possibility of victory?

Just as the righteous path asked the three division commanders to make, this battle is still based on attacking the heart. According to the information currently available to the Red Army, Liu Wenhui would not send troops to support Deng Xihou. This means that no recent reinforcements can be counted on.

As for the reinforcements of other Sichuan warlords, most of them are now a turnip and a pit. Whoever is transferred to support Deng Xihou may give the Red Army an opportunity. In this case, Deng Xihou could only grit his teeth and hold on.

Besides, Tianquan is very close to Ya'an. As long as the independent column does not occupy Tianquan, Liu Wenhui will probably be happy to see that the independent column will drive out Deng Xihou, who controls the area, and then he will take advantage of the situation.

Sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight is the wisest decision Liu Wenhui thinks!

If he dares to send troops to support, maybe the independent column will turn its guns and attack his old nest Ya'an. At that time, Liu Wenhui, who had lost Ya'an, was afraid that he would really have to quit the practice of the Sichuan warlords.

With two artillery battalions, artillery shelling began on the positions defended by the Sichuan army. Looking at the shells falling like an overwhelming blockade, all the Sichuan troops on the position could do was lie down in the trench with their heads in their hands, and they were powerless to resist at all.

The commander of the garrison regiment, who was commanding the operation in the rear, looked at the main battalion commanders under his command, gritted his teeth and said: "The shelling is over, order the troops, withdraw!" It's not that we don't hold on, it's that this battle can't be fought at all. The Red Army, too strong! ”

Hearing what this regiment commander said, these main battalion commanders all breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, regiment commander!" When we return to the city, we can all prove it to the regimental commander. The combat effectiveness of these Red Army is really too strong. ”

With the end of a round of shelling, looking at the position ahead, there were not many steaming Sichuan troops. Zhang Cheng thought for a while and said: "Order the first regiment to start entering the attack position, and the artillery battalion will wait for three more rapid fire as cover." ”

Just as the group began to open the offensive frame, Zhang Cheng was a little dumbfounded. Seeing that the shelling stopped, the Sichuan troops on the position actually began to break and flee. Such a situation made Zhang Cheng also feel that after a round of shelling, the Sichuan army would abandon its position?

But he still said quickly: "Order the second and third regiments to enter the battle, and cooperate with the first regiment to attack in an all-round way." Tell our warriors that we must bite the tails of these routs and chase them down to the whole city of heaven. ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

When the Sichuan army began to break and flee, the trumpeters of the regiments of the only division also sounded the trumpet. Listening to the ticking sound behind him, the Sichuan army who was running fast was eager to put a wing on himself.

For them, if they don't escape, they are likely to die. Therefore, many soldiers who felt that guns were a burden and simply lost their guns. If you can't outrun the Red Army by waiting, you can surrender directly without a gun, and you won't even have to surrender your guns to the Red Army.

In the eyes of these Sichuan soldiers who lost their guns, as long as they run faster than others, maybe they can pick up a life. In this case, guns are really not very useful to them!

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