In the headquarters of the General Headquarters, Deng Zixuan took a sip of tea and smiled, signaling Chen Jintang to start. Chen Jintang closed the black notebook clip, handed it to Pei Gejin casually, and then walked to the map and picked up the baton and said, "Commander, let's continue to explain the offensive deployment of our Central Route Corps and East Route Corps from yesterday's topic. At present, our Central Route Corps consists of 35 field divisions and 3 artillery divisions, of which the 3rd Artillery Division is a heavy artillery unit. ”

Chen Jintang continued: "After the battle began, the Central Route Corps launched a powerful offensive on the left and right flanks. The left flank column concentrated 25 field divisions, the 1st Artillery Division, the 3rd Heavy Artillery Division, the 1st and 2nd Heavy Artillery Brigades. First of all, it launched an attack on the Funiu Mountain defense line defended by the British army and the Tongbai Mountain defense line defended by the French army at the same time, and attracted the allied forces from Zhengzhou and other places to come to support. The Funiu Mountain defense line is a feint, and the main attack direction is the Tongbai Mountain defense line. ”

"After the battle began, in order to annihilate a large number of enemy Liliang, the left flank column must break through the Tongbai Mountain defense line, and according to the battlefield situation, successively encircled and annihilated the reinforced enemy troops, Zuihou turned around and ate the British army on the Funiu Mountain defense line. After completing the above tasks, the left wing column advanced in depth according to the battlefield situation, and must take the strategic place of Zhengzhou. Then join forces with the Western Route Corps at Shijiazhuang. ”

Chen Jintang paused and continued: "The right flank column of the Central Route Corps is concentrated in 10 field divisions, the 2nd Artillery Division, the 3rd Heavy Artillery Division, and the 3rd Heavy Artillery Brigade. After the battle began, it entered Anhui from the southern foot of Dabie Mountain, smashed Hefei, and concentrated superior forces to capture Hefei. After occupying Hefei, the right column advanced northward and threatened the heavily fortified Xuzhou of the coalition forces, while at the same time instigating the attack of the Eastern Route Corps. ”

Chen Jintang took a sip of tea and continued: "The current strength of the East Route Corps is: 15 field divisions, two artillery divisions, and an independent heavy artillery brigade. After the battle began, the East Route Corps forcibly crossed the Yangtze River from Zhenjiang and first captured Yangzhou and Taizhou. Then go north to capture Yancheng and Lianyungang, cut off the escape route of the coalition forces by sea, and create conditions for us to annihilate the main force of the Central Plains coalition army. The East Route Corps' offensive operations were the key, and all the way north had to face the interception of the coalition forces, and the most important thing was that all the 100,000 Japanese troops requisitioned by the coalition forces were put into the defense of Jiangsu. ”

At present, our 500,000 logistics troops have begun pre-war preparations, and we have mobilized 3 million civilian liliang to ensure the logistics supply of the front-line army. The mobilization of the people was very smooth, and the people were very enthusiastic and enthusiastic. That's the basics, Commander. Since the seizure of the capital was absolutely secret, it was inconvenient for Chen Jintang to say.

Deng Zixuan said with satisfaction: "Yes, you are very well prepared, and the details determine success or failure." There is still nearly a month to go before the start of the campaign, and it is necessary to further improve the operation to see if there are any omissions. In addition, I would like to stress that battlefield discipline is particularly important in the operation of large corps. After the combat order is issued, it must be carried out to the letter, and no one is allowed to change the combat without authorization, otherwise military law will be involved. ”

In the headquarters of the coalition forces in Beijing, a Frenchman who was the chief of staff of the coalition forces: "Your Excellency, the Northern Expeditionary Army has suddenly intensified its harassment on the India-Burma border recently, and has even launched an attack hundreds of kilometers inland. According to reconnaissance, the Northern Expeditionary Army has increased its forces on the border, and it is difficult for the Northern Expeditionary Army to launch an attack on India? McMahon shook his head and said, "It is impossible for the Northern Expeditionary Army to launch an attack on India, and I suspect that the Northern Expeditionary Army is attracting our attention and attacking the west." ”

"Your Excellency Marshal, could it be that the Northern Expeditionary Army is going to launch a large-scale attack?" The French chief of staff asked in surprise. "Hmph, the Northern Expeditionary Army is doing something like stealing, they specially attacked my transport team on the grassland, making my cavalry troops miserable, and now half of my cavalry can only protect the transport line." The commander of the Russian army said angrily. McMahon was alert: "Order the front-line troops to pay close attention to the movements of the Northern Expeditionary Army, and do not let go of any clues." ”

An operational staff officer of the headquarters came in to report, "Report to the commander, the Russian defense force in Tongguan has reported that the Northern Expeditionary Army has increased its strength on a large scale on the west side of Tongguan, and whether there are any signs of attack is unknown." McMahon looked at Tongguan and said: "Tongguan is dangerous and easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is impossible for the Northern Expeditionary Army to launch an attack on Tongguan, tell the Russian troops in Tongguan not to panic." No matter what the Northern Expeditionary Army does, we will respond to all changes with the same. ”

In mid-January, Li Hongzhang's father died. Sure enough, contrary to his expectations, the Empress Dowager Cixi approved to make him worried. Although he was not removed from his post as commander-in-chief of the new army, the Empress Dowager Cixi made it clear that in the future, the military command would be temporarily deputized by the chief minister of military aircraft, Yi Xun, and that he would participate in the daily activities of the coalition command. Li Hongzhang is still in Cao Ying's heart in Han, and he is very calm on the surface, accepting the arrangement of being seized of power, perhaps Li Hongzhang hopes in his heart that he can be more secretly active.

Old lady Li died, and the Li Mansion did not have a good year. During the Chinese New Year, Li Hongzhang did not go out, and refused all visitors, honestly worried about his family, and had done his filial piety. General Ha, who was sent by the Northern Expeditionary Army, was very capable, so he did not have to worry about the deployment of military operations. At present, the troops secretly transferred from Shandong have entered the city one after another. The officers in the Northern Expedition Commando began to be placed in the troops by Li Hongzhang as commanders at all levels.

On this day, Li Hongzhang was reading a book in the study, and a subordinate walked in and said: "My lord, according to your orders, the officers of the Northern Expeditionary Army have been placed in the army, and the secret training has begun. The brethren reported that the officers of the Northern Expeditionary Army were highly skilled in military affairs. There is a saying that hearing is false, seeing is believing, no wonder the combat effectiveness of the Northern Expeditionary Army is so strong. It is said that they were all trained by military schools. Li Hongzhang sighed: "Commander-in-Chief Deng was far-sighted and ambitious, and he cultivated a large number of officers loyal to him before the rebellion. He is well versed in the truth of the gun to fight the world. ”

Another subordinate came in and said, "My lord, the guest has arrived!" Li Hongzhang's eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Take the guests directly to the study." "The guest who came was none other than Khalid, who officially entered the Li Mansion today. By order of the headquarters. Years later, Khalid and Li Hongzhang formally established the Beijing Operations Command, with Li Hongzhang as the commander-in-chief and Khalidren as the deputy commander-in-chief, mainly responsible for military operations, and the Li Mansion as the temporary headquarters.

"General Ha, it's inconvenient to disturb during the Chinese New Year, the old man is polite enough to pay a farewell to his old age!" When they met, Li Hongzhang was extremely enthusiastic. "Lord Li, Lao Taishan passed away, Ha failed to come to condole, please understand." Khalid sorry. "In special circumstances, there is no need to be too modest, I have received your wishes, General Ha. I heard that the little girl is messing around, and she was trained by you well, and the old man thanked me! "Master Li, this is as it should be, Ling Ai is the age of being active, and it is indeed difficult for her."

The two exchanged pleasantries and then got to the point. Li Hongzhang said: "General Ha, the weapons transported by your ministry have been secretly transported into the capital during the Chinese New Year. According to the reports of his subordinates, the number of weapons is not large. It's exactly the mortars you said, and it's a pity that you can't witness the power of mortars in the capital. Khalid smiled and said: "Lord Li, this melee artillery strike weapon, you will see his power, we will let the wonderful performance be brilliant later, this time the headquarters brought in 100 mortars, 10,000 mortar shells." ”

Li Hongzhang was overjoyed and said: "It seems that the old man can only wait patiently." General Ha, my people have entered the capital, about the Beijing operation, I want to know your moves? Khalid said confidently: "According to the enemy's garrison in the capital, I am ready to divide all the personnel into 14 teams. 400 of my men were sent into your unit as commanding officers. The remaining 600 men formed the 1st and 2nd assault teams, each of which was 300 men. The 1st and 2nd are the Sharp Knife Team, which is responsible for taking Bauhinia City and the Coalition Headquarters respectively. ”

Khalid continued: "The 3rd to 12th teams are the main attacking teams, each with 1,000 men, mainly against the Eight Banners Army in the city. The 13th team is your guard, mainly the guard headquarters. The 14th team is the men and horses of the Beijing intelligence station, and they form a special task force to deal with Qing army officers living in the inner city. Master Li, how about this arrangement? "General Ha has been in war for a long time, and the old man is very satisfied. At present, the troops are scattered throughout the city, and secrecy is particularly important. The closer the date, the more vigilant it becomes. Khalid smiled and said, "My lord, the conditions you have provided are too good, don't worry, there will be no problems." ”

Almost at the same moment, in the dormitory of the Empress Dowager Cixi in the palace of Bauhinia City, the sixth prince said: "Queen Mother, Li Hongzhang is at ease, since his father died, Li Hongzhang has hardly gone out, and he has refused to visit anyone, and he is very depressed. The Empress Dowager Cixi was in a good mood when she heard this: "This shows that Li Hongzhang is very wise, and he knows what he should do." The sixth prince said: "Queen Mother, Li Hongzhang's city is very deep, and you can't take it lightly. At present, Shandong still has his descendants, and we cannot relax. ”

The Empress Dowager Cixi pondered for a while and said, "Lord, I think it will be like transferring his descendants to the northeast after the beginning of spring?" Yixun's eyes lit up and said: "The Queen Mother is smart, obviously taking care of Li Hongzhang's mood, keeping his descendants away from the battlefield, and secretly helping us to disintegrate his descendants' troops, which can do more with less." Cixi continued: "Lord! You can do it yourself! "Yes! Your Majesty obeys! ”

At this time, the conversation between the Empress Dowager Cixi and Yixun was really listened to by a man in black outside the back window. The man in black was none other than "Li Qing", she hurried back to the neighboring dormitory, and then released a carrier pigeon. In a secret room in Li's mansion, Khalid was explaining the battle to seize the capital, and Li Hongzhang was fascinated by it, and praised the wonderful points from time to time. At this time, a subordinate hurriedly came in and said, "My lord, the military aircraft department has just come with bad news!" ”

"What's not haode news?" Li Hongzhang was stunned when he heard this. "My lord, the Military Aircraft Department ordered that the 11th to 16th Divisions of the Shandong Daqing Army be transferred to the northeast for deployment, and it is required to be deployed in early March!" Li Hongzhang heard this and said urgently: "This is the bottom of the kettle!" General Ha, there is big trouble with our Jihua. If, after seizing the capital, my descendants cannot support the capital, and holding the capital is an empty word. ”

Khalid also realized the seriousness of the problem, and everyone looked at him anxiously. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and said, "Master Li, let's just have a plan!" ”

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