Volume IV, Chapter 34 of the Great Era

Even though it's the end of March, spring in Novosibirsk is still far away, and the north wind still keeps a good eye on the snowflakes

The Trans-Siberian Railway, the only link to the outside world, was as busy as usual for the White Russian government in Novosibirsk, and after a long whistle from a steam engine, a military train slowly drove into the station. Dressed in a military uniform without any markings, with a telescope around his neck and a Rhine pistol pinned to his waist, Li Daxiong got off the train.

Waiting on the platform was the Russian private soldier in Novosibirsk Derichkov, a position he originally appointed himself, and after Kolchak came, he had no intention of relieving it, so he continued to do it. After the arrival of 100,000 recruits, Derichkov's position was threatened, and many of the nobles who fled to Novosibilia with Kolchak were eyed by him.

However, these threats are really not worth mentioning in the eyes of Derichokov, who is now one of the most powerful people in Novosibirsk, and Kolchak has to give him three points. After the disappearance of several nobles who coveted Delikov's position, no one dared to touch his thoughts.

Derichkov knew where his position came from, and when others were still wielding shovels in the concentration camps, he was able to take a group of close officers in the Russian army to Shenyang for a six-month military training course. During his stay in Shenyang, whether he was willing or not, Djerikov was also engraved with the word "Zhong" on his head. For Russians like him, the only way out is to hug the thighs of the Chinese.

Therefore, when the Chinese volunteers sent troops to Novosibirsk, the happiest was Dericho.

"General Li has worked hard! On behalf of the Novosibirsk garrison, I would like to thank your country and your army for their help. Between his words, Derichkov deliberately distinguished himself from the Kolchak ministry, the White Russian government formed by Kolchak in Novosibirsk. Its government forces are known to the outside world as the Novosibirsk Regiment. The current total is about 150,000, which looks stronger than Djerikov, but the only source of equipment and materials for the regiment is the Chinese.

Under this premise, since it is impossible to shake Derichkov's position, then we can only rely on his good relations with the Chinese side.

Kolchak stood a little behind, once upon a time, where was the place of the Chinese in his eyes? Now they can only rely on this country, which was once ignored by themselves. In Omsk, the French took their lives for themselves. Betrayed Kolchak. The Czech Legion laid down its arms, and the French general Tunan even traded Kolchak with the Red Regime. At the critical moment, it was the Chinese who appeared on the vast escape road, and without the intervention of the Chinese and prepared an army in Novosibirsk in time, Kolchak knew that there was only a dead end.

"General Kolchak. I was ordered to come to Novosibirsk, and the instructions given to me from home were very clear, to assist your army in holding Novosibirsk. Li Daxiong still gave Kolchak a lot of face, and stepped forward to salute and speak.

Kolchak was filled with mixed feelings, looking at these Chinese soldiers who kept coming down from the train, dressed in cotton coats and carrying their personal bags behind them. It was quiet and orderly when he got out of the car, and no one was talking except for the assembly sound of the officers. This quiet scene makes people feel the pressure of suffocation.

"Good work. Thank you for your help. When will General Qi Zhenghong arrive? Kolchak didn't hear the meaning of the words, what it means to help hold Novosibirsk, this meaning is too clear. But as Kolchak, he could not accept it. Patience must also be achieved. Russia's last hope must be clung to.

"Commander Qi Zhenghong will not arrive until a week later, and our army has a total of six divisions, two armored brigades, and two cavalry divisions. There are two aviation groups, Commander Qi needs to adjust the logistics and transportation in the rear, and at this stage there is only one railway, and it is estimated that it will take at least a month to complete the task of transporting all the troops. Li Daxiong's words made Kolchak's brows furrow slightly, compared to how many people came to the Chinese Volunteers, Kolchak was more concerned about the command of the troops.

There is no doubt that Kolchak wanted to get command of the army, but this was clearly unrealistic. The war in Europe proved that the combat effectiveness of the squadrons was above that of the Russian army, both in terms of military personnel and equipment, which now seems to be the case. Kolchak could even clearly feel the rebellious elements in the eyes of this guy named Li Daxiong, did the Chinese actually look down on the Russians one day? Hold on to Novosibirsk and receive such benefits, just this in return? Can the Chinese be more shameless?

According to the Americans, the Chinese have received benefits from the Americans. This result is also due to the fact that the Red Regime is not accepted in the world, or it is the public enemy of the free world.

"Report, the 105th Infantry Brigade has all arrived and is fully equipped, requesting instructions on what to do." Liu Mingzhao, who suddenly appeared, interrupted the conversation between Kolchak and Li Daxiong, and the first batch of troops had a whole infantry brigade, and it only took an hour to complete the assembly, which was really terrifying.

Brigade Commander Liu Mingzhao, the top student of the first phase of Wuhu Army University who has experienced the test of war in Europe, was awarded the Silver Star Medal after returning to China, and then he was promoted in a rocket-like manner. It is said that Fushuai personally named him, and the whole army is just like this, and I don't know where this kid is favored by Fushuai. Li Daxiong is now the acting commander of the First Army of the Volunteer Army, and his military rank has also changed from major general to lieutenant general. Like him, the first student of the Wuhu teaching team, is constantly rising to the top and becoming the chief officer of the national defense army and division, and at worst, he can be mixed with the chief of staff of the division or the deputy division commander and brigade commander. After the new reorganization began, many of the servicemen of the older generation of Beiyang cooperative provinces faded out of the regular army and division and went to the border troops and reserves, or they took up a high-ranking staff post in the Ministry of National Defense.

However, Li Daxiong did not mean to hate Liu Mingzhao, this guy is indeed very good at leading troops, and in just two months, he has integrated the 105th Brigade up and down very well. Compared with the original brigade commander Wei Yue and the current commander of the 53rd Division, Liu Mingzhao seems to be stronger in terms of ability in addition to being a little younger.

Since Qi Zhenghong didn't arrive, Kolchak went through the motions and left. Delikov was left to receive and arrange the station, and even the possibility of being attacked by the Red Army was not discussed.

Li Daxiong was very dissatisfied with this in his heart, but he didn't put it on his face, and waited for Kolchak to leave before saying to Liu Mingzhao: "The troops hurry up and enter the camp, I don't care what happens to the Russian army, and the 105th Brigade can't have the slightest negligence." ”

Liu Mingzhao saluted and said, "Please rest assured, the commander of the army, and promise to complete the task." ”

Dericho waited for the troops to officially set off, and then he approached and spoke to Li Daxiong and said: "General Li, in recent times, the guerrillas have been active very frequently, and one of my cavalry companies encountered the Red Army cavalry the day before yesterday. ”

"Is there any accurate information?" Li Daxiong cheered up and asked, and Dericho shook his head and said: "No, there is no information about the Red Army at all. It's really too passive to fight this battle. The only thing that can be done now is to strengthen the defenses and strengthen the defenses, and there is nothing else to do. ”

Li Daxiong glanced at the flying snow that was still fluttering, and scolded: "Damn the weather, an air brigade of the Air Force has arrived in Irkutsk, I hope it will be a sunny day tomorrow." ”

Woo woo, the train changed the direction of the front of the train, and a group of Russian nobles dressed in luxury appeared in the station, desperately squeezing onto the car. For most of the wealthy aristocracy, Novosibirsk is undoubtedly not a suitable place to stay, and in recent times, thousands of White Russian nobles have fled from Novosibirsk to China.

Dericho looked at these nobles with disdain, and Li Daxiong also looked at them and sneered: "Dericho, you have seen it all. Although Kolchak is a good soldier, his teammates seem to be a bunch of pigs. Fu Shuai used to say that if you are not afraid of god-like opponents, you are afraid of pig-like teammates. Now it seems that Kolchak's future is uncertain. ”

At this time, a group of people suddenly appeared in front of them, led by a woman wearing a black fox fur coat and a fur scarf with no impurities, striding in the direction of Li Daxiong, behind him was an aunt chasing and shouting, what Li Daxiong shouted could not understand Russian.

The woman walked faster and faster, and finally trotted in front of Li Daxiong, muttering a word in Russian, and Li Daxiong looked at the translator beside him. "I'm Princess Sharapova, and I want to meet the highest commander of the squadron."

In Irkutsk, the Provisional General Headquarters of the Volunteer Army, Qi Zhenghong, commander of the Volunteer Army, is discussing military affairs with Xu Shuzheng, commander of the Mongolian Military District. "Commander Xu, the telegram from the commander requires that we must complete all the deployments by April 30th. With so many people and so many supplies, there is too much logistical pressure on such a railway. ”

Xu Shuzheng glanced at the telegram handed over by Qi Zhenghong, nodded and said: "No matter how much pressure there is, we must complete the task of supporting the commander, and on the side of the Northeast Military Region, Zhi Lao has transferred all the locomotives that can be found." Dog-day Russians, building a railroad is different from others. ”

"Fortunately, Fushuai just let us hold Novosibirsk, and did not ask us to send troops to help Kolchak fight back." Qi Zhenghong was somewhat glad that when he really drove forward, he found that Novosibirsk was really not a place to use soldiers. It's winter, it's cold to death, and the roots are not suitable for the movement of the army, so they can only rely on the railroad to move forward. When spring comes, the roads are even more muddy after the snow melts. This point was bitter in the Far East last spring, and it was not possible to make a cold spring, which was even more tormenting.

"Fu Shuai has a good estimate of our difficulties, and he is not optimistic about Kolchak, a guy who has no political program. It is also said that when there was civil strife in Russia, wasn't it because the tsar lost the hearts of the people? Kolchak's attempt to restore the Tsarist era was really perverse. Xu Shuzheng was talking, and Chief of Staff Qu Tongfeng came in and said, "Zheng Shuai, Hong Shuai, Commander Li is calling." ”