Regarding the news of the capture of Xichang by the Independent Division of the Red Army, Liu Wenhui, who was far away in Ya'an, was indeed very angry after learning the news. But he also knew that when the Xichang garrison brigade asked for help, he also did not send troops to support.

It's not that Liu Wenhui doesn't want to send troops to support, but that the troops at his hands are very limited. In addition to the two main divisions of Gongwei Ya'an, most of the other defenders stationed in the cities along the Sichuan border were soldiers recruited from the local area one after another.

Although the officers of these counties were sent from his troops. But Liu Wenhui is also very clear about the strength of these troops. Compared with Liu Xiang's troop equipment, his Sichuan army's weapon configuration was even worse.

This time, the main force of the Red Army marched into the Sichuanbian area, and Liu Wenhui realized at that time that the territory under his rule was only afraid of ushering in a bloody storm. Whether it is the Red Army that led in, or the encirclement and suppression army that followed up, it is not a good fork.

What made Liu Wenhui even more angry was the Yunnan army, which obviously had the strength to block the Red Army. This time, however, it seemed to be a bit of a release, allowing the main force of the Red Army to easily cross the Jinsha River and enter the Sichuan border under his control.

Although Sichuanbian is a barren place, whether it is Long Yun in Yunnan, Liu Xiang in Sichuan, or even Wang Jialie in the past, they have all thought about developing their own forces. It can be said that Liu Wenhui, the king of Sichuan, is very aggrieved.

Now Lao Chiang's telegrams are almost a day, strictly ordering him to block the Red Army on the front line in Ya'an. Even if the Red Army could not completely annihilate the Sichuan, it must be blocked in the Sichuan-border and wait for the follow-up reinforcements to encircle.

But with the little troops he had at hand, how could he do this? What Liu Wenhui can do now is to defend the rich land of Ya'an. As for where the Red Army goes next, he can't care so much!

It is precisely because of this that the independent division, which set off again, the three main regiments marched straight to Ya'an. Along the way, Liu Wenhui's garrison troops arranged in various places were powerless to resist in the face of the sharp independent division.

Even some garrison commanders were unwilling to open the city and surrender without firing a shot. But in the face of the main regiment of the independent division equipped with a mortar company, they simply could not resist. After a few rounds of shelling, the soldiers, who had little combat experience, collapsed.

In the face of this situation, these garrison commanders had the heart to resist but were powerless to return to the sky. It is precisely because of this that He Zhengdao, who led the fourth regiment to follow the new regiment on the road, walked smoothly all the way, and arrived at Hanyuan in the south of Ya'an very smoothly.

He Zhengdao, who arrived in Hanyuan, did not continue to advance. Instead, he stopped at Hanyuan and sent the four regiments out of the city to begin building fortifications. This kind of behavior made Liu Wenhui, who was far away in Ya'an, also feel very confused.

Looking at the map hanging on the wall, Liu Wenhui said with a hint of inquiry: "Chief of Staff, do you think this independent division suddenly stopped in Hanyuan. What is the intention? Don't they want to attack Ya'an? ”

As the ruler of Sichuanbian, Liu Wenhui knew very well that Sichuanbian's economy was not developed, and even the grain production was not much. Although the independent division has won successive battles, the materials they can collect are probably not too much.

If they put aside the idea that they don't want to establish a base in the riverside, then lay down Ya'an, the most prosperous city in the riverside. For the Red Army's next transfer to war, I believe that there should be no need to worry about materials in the short term.

Facing Liu Wenhui's inquiry, the chief of staff thought for a while and said: "Junzuo, according to the information we have learned, it seems that the independent division stationed in Hanyuan only has the strength of two regiments, and the remaining three regiments are still some distance away from them.

If they want to attack Ya'an, it is not enough to rely on an independent division. They had to wait until the main forces of the Red Army came up before they could defeat us. If this unit doesn't leave, it must be because they are worried that they will be ambushed by us! ”

"Then do you think that now we send a division to rush over, before the other main forces of this independent division arrive, can we eat his two main forces stationed in Hanyuan?" ’

Understand that sometimes in battle, you also have to find the right opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy. In Liu Wenhui's view, the two Red Regiments stationed in Hanyuan seem to be a bit aggressive. After all, the main regiment of the Red Army closest to them is a day's journey!

Just looking at the defense map, the chief of staff still shook his head and said: "Military seat, I'm afraid it won't work!" The closest to Hanyuan is a division we have arranged in Yingjing. Even if it is sent out now, it will take at least a day to reach Hanyuan.

At that time, one of the main regiments of the Red Army would successfully merge with the two regiments now stationed in Hanyuan. When the time comes, an independent division with three main regiments will be assembled, and it will be difficult to bargain with the strength of our division.

In this case, it is better to adapt to all changes without change. During this time, we built fortifications outside Yingjing City. Even if the Red Army is powerful, it will not be so easy to easily break through our defenses.

I even think that with the blocking line we have arranged, we are fully capable of inflicting heavy losses on this independent division of the Red Army that is rushing towards our Ya'an. I believe that the military seat should know that Chairman Jiang has planted a mistake in front of this army! ”

When Liu Wenhui was thinking about fighting with the independent division, He Zhengdao, who was resting in Hanyuan City, discussed with Wang Tianlin whether Liu Wenhui would send troops to attack. After all, the three regiments closest to the division headquarters will take another day to arrive!

As a result, Wang Tianlin also shook his head and said: "With Liu Wenhui's cunning, I guess I won't do such a stupid thing." Now, I'm afraid that he just wants to rely on the fortifications built in advance, ready to wait for us to pass!

According to the information we have detected, this guy is outside the cities of Yingjing and Ya'an, and has lined up in an iron bucket formation. If we attack by force, I am afraid that the losses will not be small. But are we really going to attack Ya'an? ”

I knew that the route chosen by the main force was to bypass Ya'an and smuggle across the Dadu River into the Ganzi area. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the smuggling plan, the independent division also acted as a lure to attack Ya'an, forcing Liu Wenhui not to dare to lead his troops to follow and pursue.

Listening to Wang Tianlin's inquiry, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said, "Fighting Ya'an, it depends on the progress of the next war. But the division he arranged in Yingjing, we must annihilate it before we can cross the Dadu River with confidence.

According to the report of our reconnaissance battalion that has passed through the river so far, the Sichuan army has also deployed a lot of troops near the Dadu River. If they had known in advance that our main force was going to cross the river, they would have mobilized heavy troops to deploy along the line of crossing the river.

Now that we are stranded in Hanyuan, we will also confuse the enemy who is commanding the battle. When the main force of our whole division gathers and we bring the main force of the first division to Ya'an, I believe that it will make the enemy feel that we are actually going to fight Ya'an. ”

In He Zhengdao's view, fighting with these warlords and commanders of the encirclement and suppression coalition forces requires not only courage, but also wisdom. Now a reconnaissance company led by Li Xiangdong has entered the other side of the Dadu River.

This ensured that, if the enemy discovered the intentions of the Red Army, he would be able to control a bridgehead and allow the army to cross the river smoothly. What's more, at this moment, the four regiments that were building defensive positions outside Hanyuan City, in fact, one battalion had already left ahead of schedule.

These troops, with the support of the reconnaissance company, will cross the Dadu River ahead of schedule and lurk. Once the main force arrives, it can ensure that the main force can cross the Dadu River smoothly. The story of flying over the Luding Bridge is afraid that it will not be repeated.

Compared with the history of the Red Army's entry into the riverside, there were heavy troops in front of it to encircle it, and there were chasing soldiers in the rear. Now the main force of the Red Army seems to be more relaxed. Just follow the passage opened by the independent division and stride forward.

At least in He Zhengdao's view, the route of the Red Army's Long March has not changed much. However, the losses of the main force of the Red Army on the Long March, as well as the hardships it endured, should be less than in history, and it can retain more vitality to reach northern Shaanxi.

It was learned that the Independent Division had captured Hanyuan and built fortifications outside the city of Hanyuan. Mao Taizu also ordered that the main force once again speed up and enter the asbestos area taken by the independent division, and from there began to prepare for the smuggling of the Dadu River.

Although the troops were resting in Hanyuan, He Zhengdao was still not idle. He brought in a number of blacksmiths from the city and personally instructed them to make a convenient but sharp offensive weapon.

After waiting until three days later, the last group to arrive arrived. He Zhengdao ordered that Yao Shengjun lead the logistics brigade to be the town of Hanyuan, and the remaining four main regiments plus the new corps all participated in the attack on the defenders of Yingjing.

Knowing that the main force of the independent division was coming straight to Yingjing, Liu Wenhui also knew. Whether this battle can be fought well will also be related to whether Ya'an can hold it. If he can fight this battle well, maybe he, the provincial chairman and military commander, can continue to be in office.

If this battle is not fought well, even if the Red Army does not clean him up, I believe that Lao Chiang will not let him go easily. Therefore, in order to ensure that his territory and status are not lost, Liu Wenhui also gave a death order to the defenders of Yingjing.

It was necessary to inflict heavy losses on the attacking independent divisions of the Red Army outside the city of Yingjing. If there is another situation of surrendering without a fight, everyone from the division commander to an ordinary soldier will be subject to military law. This kind of order is undoubtedly forcing this division to fight to the death!

However, the Sichuan army, which had only one division, or the Sichuan army, which was not equipped with large artillery, wanted to stop the attack of the independent division. The chances of its success are slim to none!