The enemy troops guarding the high ground in the west and south of the city withdrew first without waiting for the Cantonese army and the instructor to launch a general attack. The highlands in the east of the city are only three miles away from Tamsui City, and if the highlands in the east of the city are lost, the revolutionary army only needs to pull the artillery up the hill in the east of the city and slowly bomb and kill them.

After sending a few telegrams, Lin Ju in Tamsui City retreated without a fight with 10,000 horses.

The various departments of the revolutionary army were a little confused about Lin Ju's actions, and Jiang Wei ordered that the Cantonese army and the first regiment of Jiaojiao divide their troops to guard the high ground in the north and west of the city, and the other main forces marched into the city.

Now in Tamsui City, the most prominent are those soldiers of the third regiment and three battalions of the instructor wearing dark green military uniforms, and wherever they go, soldiers from other units pull them and ask about the battle situation in the morning.

These words became more and more magical among the grassroots officers and soldiers who were not highly educated, and later, the soldiers of the Cantonese army were saying: "Teaching the three regiments and three battalions, there are more than 100 cannons!" Everybody's got a machine gun! ”

Naturally, the officers would not believe these words.

However, at the celebration banquet at noon, when Xie Niancheng appeared, he was still surrounded by a group of officers.

"Camp Commander Xie, that's amazing."

"A battalion has destroyed an enemy and a regiment, admire, admire!"

"Battalion Commander Xie, where did you get your mortars, can you get some for us too?"

Xie Niancheng replied one by one, "Luck, luck, it's all up to you to attract Lin Ju's main force, what we are playing is their miscellaneous cards, their combat effectiveness is weak, and they can't win." ”

If it is done, everyone will say that you have confidence, but if it is not done, it is arrogant, but if it is done, you will keep a low profile, in the culture of the Han Kingdom, then you are knowledgeable, humble and will be a man.

Seeing that Xie Niancheng was so knowledgeable, everyone's perception of him went to a higher level.

Jiang Wei took He Yingcheng and a few cronies to see Xie Niancheng from a distance, and walked over quickly to hold Xie Niancheng's hand: "Niancheng, you are really the pride of our Qingpu Military Academy!" The pride of the Chinese Revolutionary Army! ”

Xie Niancheng kept his waist and chest straight: "The commander praised it, this is the duty of soldiers such as me!" ”

Xie Niancheng is becoming more and more satisfied with his acting skills.

He Yingcheng also came up one by one and patted Xie Niancheng's shoulder to show encouragement.

The celebration banquet was very simple, and everyone here was in a good mood, although Lin Ju's retreat was a bit unreasonable, but it was reasonable to say that it was because of the fear of the fierce artillery fire of the revolutionary army.

During the banquet, everyone was optimistic about the battle situation.

Gu Dingwen, who was sitting at the same table with Xie Niancheng, still had some regrets: "This time I sent troops, I haven't fought much, I will recover Tamsui today, and after a rest, I will be able to approach Huizhou...... I didn't expect Chen Tongming's soldiers to be so soft. ”

Chen Qin said: "Lin Ju can't retreat, it's just that he retreats without organizing a counterattack, will there be any conspiracy?" ”

Zhang Linfu pursed his lips and was a little disdainful: "I think that the rabble has such a little combat effectiveness, and Battalion Commander Xie's cannon scared his guts, right?" In my opinion, even Huizhou may not dare to defend it. As for the conspiracy, from Tamsui to Huizhou Yima Pingchuan, what tricks can be played? ”

The optimism of the whole banquet did not last long.

An officer with a telegram in his hand hurried in, his footsteps were floating on the road, and he almost fell, and everyone's hearts were tight, and the officer looked very panicked in his heart!

"What's going on?" The officers were secretly frightened.

Jiang Wei took the telegram, his face changed, he handed the telegram to He Yingcheng, closed his eyes, as if he was trying his best to control his feelings.

He Yingcheng quickly read the telegram, and his whole body trembled slightly.

Jiang Wei tried hard to open his eyes, slapped the table and stood up: "Niang Xipi!" ”

The officers stood up in unison and looked at Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei's words were full of anger: "Liu Ximin and Yang Zhenhuan, two bastards, this morning they telegraphed to announce that they would unite with Chen Tongming and lead the troops to fight Guangzhou with Lin Hubu...... Xu Chongzhi's main force has returned to defend Guangzhou. ”

This news is like a boulder thrown into a basin, and there are countless waves,

After Liu Ximin, Yang Zhenhuan, and Lin Hu joined forces, there were nearly 30,000 people, and the remaining troops in Guangzhou City, plus the students of the second phase of Qingpu in school, were only five or six thousand, and their combat effectiveness was not strong. Even if Xu Chongzhi's main force of 8,000 people helped in the battle, the ratio of troops was one to two.

Guangzhou is the center of the Han Revolution, and the city of Guangzhou is lost, so it can be said that everything is over!

Zhang Linfu was in a hurry: "Commander, hurry back to Guangzhou, it's still too late!" ”

"That's it, that's it, go back quickly, first solve Liu Ximin, Yang Zhenhuan and Lin Hu, and then go back to clean up Lin Ju and Hong Zhaolin!"

The officers scolded Liu Ximin and Yang Zhenhuan one after another, but this was useless.

Jiang Wei ordered: "Pack up your baggage and return to Guangzhou immediately!" ”

"Commander, no." He Yingcheng said urgently.

"Why?"

"This time it must be a conspiracy against our revolutionary army from all sides, Liu Ximin and Yang Zhenhuan defected before the battle, will Chen Tongming just let our main force go back? Not surprisingly, Huizhou Hong Zhaolin was already on the way to Tamsui, they and Lin Ju had more than 20,000 people, our army retreated in a hurry, if it was caught up, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, even if they are not caught up, Lin Ju and Hong Zhaolin will follow them to the city of Guangzhou, and we will fight 20,000 to 50,000, and the situation will be difficult to clean up. ”

As soon as these words came out, the hall was full of silence.

Jiang Wei was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, walking around with his hands behind his back, this situation was really beyond everyone's expectations.

Liu Ximin and Yang Zhenhuan defected at this critical juncture, and the lethality was too great.

Xie Niancheng said loudly: "Please take the other troops back to Guangzhou, I will teach the three regiments and three battalions to be the queen of the whole army!" ”

"Wow-"

The eyes of dozens of officers looked at the young officer, who was not yet eighteen years old.

Jiang Wei's mood was agitated, and he was a little out of shape: "Revolutionary model, thinking honesty is a revolutionary model!" ”

He Yingcheng frowned: "Battalion Commander Xie, there are more than 20,000 people on the other side, and you only have 1,000 people, can you do it?" ”

Xie Niancheng said: "Although I am not sure of success, I have the determination to become a benevolent!" Please ask the commander and chief of staff to return to Guangzhou to stabilize the situation, our department is willing to fight to the death with the enemy in Tamsui! ”

Xie Niancheng stepped forward at this time, not to be in the limelight.

At this critical juncture of life and death, if the revolutionary army is dragged here and Guangzhou is lost, there will be no return. His troops were heavily armed and could not move lightly, so instead of risking being caught up by the enemy on the road, it was better to rely on Higashiyama and Tamsui City for defense.

Over there, Zhang Linfu stepped forward and said loudly: "Commander, I am willing to lead my troops to defend the city with Battalion Commander Xie and be the main force behind the palace!" Fight to the death with the enemy! ”

Jiang Wei pondered for a moment, "Nian Cheng, how long can you keep it?" ”

Xie Niancheng looked at Tamsui's city defense, "At least seven days can be defended!" ”

"Good! I ordered Zhang Linfu to lead the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Teaching Regiment, Chen Qin to lead the artillery battalion, and Xie Niancheng to lead the 3rd Regiment and 3rd Battalion of the Teaching Regiment to stay in Tamsui, and Xie Niancheng was to be in charge of the unified command. ”

"Yes!"

"Let's do it."

Jiang Wei left Zhang Linfu with a battalion in order to increase the strength of defending the city, as for leaving Chen Qin, there was no way, and the mountain artillery could not be evacuated lightly, since it could not be withdrawn, then stay and defend the city.

The officers rushed out, Jiang Wei and He Yingcheng came over and shook hands with the three of them one by one, "Keep in touch with the radio station, the situation in Guangzhou is stable, I will immediately bring troops to meet you to break through!" ”

The three of them saluted in unison.

After Jiang Wei and He Yingcheng went out, Zhang Linfu and Chen Qin walked up to Xie Niancheng and saluted together: "Battalion Commander Xie, this battle is under your command!" ”

Xie Niancheng knew that this was not the time to be polite, so he pulled the two of them to the map: "Commander Zhang, Camp Commander Chen, come, let's sum up together, how to abide by the law." ”

Xie Niancheng said: "Our task is to hold back the enemy, so what I mean is that if we concentrate our forces on Xishan and hold Xishan, Lin Ju and Hong Zhaolin will not be able to go to Guangzhou!" ”

"Don't you guard Freshwater City?" Chen Qin asked.

Xie Niancheng nodded: "No, the Tamsui city wall is not high, and it is surrounded by enemies on all sides, and the troops are too scattered, and the enemy will take advantage of the gap." It is better to shrink the troops and defend the front line of Xishan with all their might. ”

"Camp Commander Xie is right, but I have a plan, don't you think it's feasible?" The big battle was imminent, and Zhang Linfu became excited, "The West Mountain is not big, and the troops of Battalion Commander Xie and Battalion Commander Chen are enough to control the entire mountain...... My battalion has more than 500 people, and there is little point in guarding the mountain, so I plan to take my battalion to ambush in the northwest direction and attack the rebel camp at night, and the rebels will inevitably be caught off guard! What do you think? ”

"Okay!" Xie Niancheng and Chen Qin both applauded.

Zhang Linfu said: "However, the key is still during the day, Camp Commander Xie, you have to resist it." ”

Chen Qin said: "There are more than 200 people in my artillery battalion, and after the shells are fired, just give us rifles...... As long as we still have one person left, we will never lose ground. ”

Xie Niancheng said confidently: "With Battalion Commander Chen's artillery battalion, if the rebels want to take Xishan, even if 20,000 people on the opposite side die, it is impossible." ”

"Battalion Commander Xie, your battalion's firepower is fierce, but can the ammunition supply keep up?"

Xie Niancheng smiled and told the soldiers of his battalion about carrying more ammunition when they set off, and Zhang Linfu and Chen Qin were overjoyed when they heard it. In any case, a lot of ammunition is always a good thing.

After the three of them finished discussing, they each returned to the army to make arrangements.

Xie Niancheng returned to the battalion, and the officers of the third battalion, who were wondering why the friendly troops were retreating, immediately surrounded him.

Xie Niancheng told the ins and outs, and all of his subordinates were gearing up.

"It's not fun to play in the morning, hehe, I'm going to have enough of it now." Peng De was eager to try.

"If it's all the firepower of those who guarded the mountain in the morning, if they come to attack the mountain, I'm afraid they will be dizzy." Su Huaiyu looked forward to it.

"Zhang Linfu is a character, if he doesn't talk about it, I will propose to take a company to ambush." Xu Geng thought of it with Zhang Linfu.

Wu Yongde said: "It's just that if we fight like in the morning, our ammunition won't be able to fight for a few days." ”

"I've checked it, and basically there are still three or four bases, which may not be enough." Huang Xue was also a little worried about the ammunition.

"There are no problems with the morale of the fighters." Su Wei was confident in his warriors.

Xie Niancheng was very satisfied with everyone's reaction, "Don't worry, the shells and bullets are hard to fight, supplies, half of us will stay in Xishan in the afternoon to repair fortifications, and the rest, follow me to move grain, grass and ammunition at night!" ”

Looking at Xie Niancheng's appearance of "mountain people have their own clever plans", everyone took the order and left, and they were all looking forward to the action at night, where did the battalion commander replenish everyone's supplies?