With the convening of the Zunyi Conference, Mao Taizu once again returned to the post of military commander. Chairman Chiang, who learned the news, and Xue Yue, who was in command at the front, both felt that something was wrong.

As an opponent, Chairman Jiang knew very well that the four failures of encirclement and suppression in the southern Jiangxi Soviet region had a lot to do with Mao Taizu's arrangement. And their victory in the fifth encirclement and suppression was more due to the change of commanders of the Red Army.

The Red Army, which had moved from the Soviet area, suffered heavy losses when it was surrounded by the iron bucket tactics put forward by Chairman Chiang. After fighting all the way, the strength of the Red Army is now less than half of what it was before the war.

Sure enough, with the Red Army's second crossing of Chishui, the two divisions of the Guizhou Army and Wu Qiwei, who took over Zunyi, were encircled and suppressed. Chairman Chiang, who heard the news, was naturally furious, and soon ordered the detention of the defeated Guizhou warlord Hou Zhi.

Even Wang Jialie, who was the commander of the Guizhou army, was also forced to send a telegram asking for his resignation. And Chairman Jiang gave a vacant title of lieutenant general senator, so that Wang Jialie, who had ruled Guizhou for many years, left Guizhou in a gloomy manner.

The Red Army's three crossings of Chishui made Chairman Chiang even more aware that a careless Red Army, which was regarded as a serious danger to his heart, could change the situation on the Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan border. Worried that the army would not work hard, he went to Guiyang to supervise the army.

As a result, in the eyes of Chairman Chiang, the Red Army, which was surrounded by heavy troops, unexpectedly sprang out again. And to the madness of Chairman Chiang, the Red Army appeared to be very relaxed, and once again crossed the Chishui River and approached Guiyang.

Originally, it was thought that the Red Army's fourth crossing of Chishui was more to enter western Guizhou and get rid of the army that was encircling and suppressing in northern Guizhou. What frightened Chairman Chiang was that the main force of the Red Army pointed directly at Xi Feng and even shouted the slogan of arresting him alive!

'Niang Sippy! These red bandits are so bold. Ask Zhou Hunyuan, where are they now? ’

Chairman Chiang, who was sitting in Guiyang, also knew very well that there were really not many troops in front of Guiyang. If the main force of the Red Army really attacked Guiyang, I am afraid that he may really be captured alive.

Of course, if he came by plane, he could also leave by plane. But in that case, how can he face the soldiers of the three armies? A commander was scared away.

The chief of the guard, who was questioned, said helplessly: "Headmaster, our army is currently gathered in the northern Sichuan region. At this moment, they have been marching in the direction of Guiyang one after another. It's just that it will take at least ten days or so for them to arrive at the earliest. ”

'Ten days! Niang Xipi, if you wait for ten days, the Red Army will enter Guiyang City. Damn, what are the Qianjun troops stationed in Xishui and Renhuai for? Why is it that even the Red Army is not alert to the attack? ’

In the face of the angry Chairman Jiang, the chief of the guard still said very rationally: "Headmaster, according to the information we have obtained, this independent regiment of the Red Army that has entered Xifeng seems to be the newly formed main regiment of the Red Army.

It was they who served as the vanguard of the Red Army's transition to the war. Whether it is Xi Shui or Renhuai, they all succeeded in sneak attack. As a result, we didn't get the news in time. It wasn't until the day before yesterday that we learned that Renshui City was occupied.

Later, the air force was sent to conduct reconnaissance, only to discover that the main force of the Red Army had crossed Chishui four times, and its main force had already entered the territory of Renhuai. The current situation is dangerous, and I suggest that the Chairman should avoid being in danger. ”

Listening to the words of the chief of guards, Chairman Jiang still said angrily: "What do you mean? Do you want me to be a deserter? If I were gone, what would the soldiers on the front line think of me? Niang Xipi, I don't believe that the Red Army can attack Guiyang! ”

'Chairman, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Today's situation is really dangerous. With the current strength around Guiyang, the Red Army can be stopped for three to five days at most. You should know that the combat effectiveness of those Qian troops is unreliable! ’

Even if he knew about the suggestion to leave, Chairman Chiang would definitely not agree to it. But as the head of the personal guard, Wang Shihe knew very well that he should say these words. Even when the situation was critical, he would forcibly send Chairman Chiang to the plane.

knew that Wang Shihe was also out of duty, and he gave advice to himself. After some consideration, Chairman Jiang finally shook his head and said, "No! I can't leave now, which is the closest unit to Guiyang now? ”

"Report to the principal, the closest unit to us is actually the Sun Du Department of the Dian Army Longyun. If the order is given at this moment, I believe that in about three days, they should be able to rush to Guiyang. ’

As the chief of the guard, Wang Shihe naturally knows some about arranging troops. When he learned that the Red Army crossed Chishui four times, the soldiers pointed directly at Guiyang. Wang Shihe also considered many possible scenarios.

Among them, of course, is the Sun Du Department of the Yunnan Army, which is currently stationed on the border of Yunnan and Guizhou. It's just that he is a little worried that if Sun Du is transferred to Guiyang, but the Red Army is transferred to Yunnan, what will happen then?

But if you think about it, if the main force of the Red Army marches into Yunnan, doesn't it give the Central Army another opportunity to march into Yunnan? Thinking of this, Wang Shihe also felt that it seemed to be a very correct choice to transfer the first part of the Yunnan Army to support Guiyang.

As he expected, Chairman Chiang, who looked at the map, quickly said: "Send a telegram to Sun Dubu, and let him lead the troops to Guiyang as quickly as possible, and strive to block the main force of the Red Army on the Guiyang line." ”

'Yes, Chairman! ’

Just as Wang Shihe was about to leave, Chairman Jiang saw the lone army entering the independent regiment in Xifeng, and finally said: "Order the 103rd Division, cooperate with Xifeng's garrison regiment, and give me the fastest speed to annihilate this independent regiment."

Niang Xipi, an independent regiment of about 3,000 people, dared to advance into Xifeng so rampantly. Tell He Zhizhong that if he can't annihilate this independent regiment as quickly as possible, he doesn't have to be the division commander.

After annihilating this independent regiment, the 103rd Division was ordered to deploy on the front line of Xifeng. No matter what the cost, let them give me at least three days to hold on. In addition, the 102nd Division was ordered to deploy outside Guiyang City. ”

After listening to Chairman Chiang's order, Wang Shihe felt that there seemed to be nothing wrong with it. It's just that with the telegram forwarded to the 103rd Division, He Zhizhong also knew very well that if this battle was not fought well, his future would be worried!

Knowing this order, He Zhizhong, who had no right to choose, quickly ordered the whole division to assemble. and got in touch with the garrison of Xifeng, and ordered them to stop the independent regiment of the Red Army that entered the territory of Xifeng.

With the discovery of these telegrams, He Zhengdao, who had already set up an ambush circle, learned that the 103rd Division had been opened, and also said with a smile: "Chief of Staff, it seems that our Chairman Jiang is really annoyed!"

Forward the situation to Headquarters. Let them send troops and take down the new drumming field. They want to copy our back road, now let's see whose back road will be copied. In addition, the artillery battalion was ordered to return to support as quickly as possible! ”

'Yes! Teachers! ’

The correspondent, who received the order, quickly sent two telegrams. Mao Taizu, who received the telegram, also smiled and said: "This kid, he has a really big appetite!" Will there be a problem with ambushing a Guizhou army division with the strength of a reinforced regiment? ”

Facing Mao Taizu's inquiry, Mr. Zhu thought for a while and said, "In my judgment, that kid shouldn't do something that he is not sure of." If you don't do it, the 103rd Division will be planted in his hands. Even if they can't be wiped out, it should be possible to defeat them. ”

'Good! Then let's make a bet with Lao Jiang to see if his 103rd Division copied the back road of our independent regiment, or if we copied the back road of his 103rd Division. Order the Red Ninth Army to launch an attack on the new drum field! ’

With the commanders of both sides, according to the latest troop movements, the corresponding layout is carried out. The only regiment that arrived at the foot of Xifeng City also set up a siege frame. The excavated mountain cannons were also erected outside the city.

In reality, this shelf is more of a decoration. At that glance, there were more than a dozen mountain cannons, but only three of them could really be fired. The rest of the artillery was camouflaged by He Zhengshi and asked Zhang Cheng to use straight wood.

But even so, the only regiment and the logistics regiment, more than 3,000 people surrounded Xifeng City, which still frightened the Qianjun garrison in the city. But this garrison knows that they are afraid that they will not be able to wait for reinforcements!

Just when the only regiment opened the siege frame, nearly 10,000 troops of the 103rd Division also began to rush to the aid of Xifeng from the new field of drumming. But they did not know that an ambush circle had been set up in front of them by the independent division.

Looking at the artillery battalion where the first 103rd Division converged with the division headquarters, He Zhengdao also said happily: "Lao Zhu, hard work!" The next battle will also depend on your artillery battalion! Don't skimp on shells, hit as many as you want.

We must crush the 103rd Division as quickly as possible, and then launch a general attack on Xifeng. I believe that the harvest there should not disappoint us. After this shell is finished, it will go to the warehouse of the national * army to replenish. ”

'Yes, Commander! You see, our artillery battalion will not disgrace you! ’

When the mountain cannon was buried, Zhu was undoubtedly very reluctant. But this time the mountain cannon was dug out again, and he also felt that He Zhengdao was an uncertain prophet. After going around and coming back, this mountain cannon is still theirs.

If they had dragged these mountain artillery on the march at that time, they were afraid that they would not be able to keep up with the pace of the main force at all. Now that the mountain cannon is taken out from the territory of Xifeng, the time has undoubtedly been shortened too much. Wait for the 103rd Division to taste the shelling, I'm afraid I will be surprised!

After all, their independent division fought all the way here, and no one saw that they were equipped with a dozen mountain guns! This kind of intelligence mistake is only very fatal for the 103rd Division, which is about to fight with the independent division!