Chapter 914: Striking the West
In the city of Beijing, thousands of miles away from the battlefield, Wei Zheng did not dare to neglect this decisive battle that would determine China's future.
Although he was forced to stay in Beijing by Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong and others. However, Wei Zheng's mind was focused on every move on the battlefield.
On a huge sand table with a length and width of more than three battles, the distribution and contrast of the enemy's forces are very clearly displayed in front of Wei Zheng through the sand table.
Although more than seventy percent of the troops on both sides of the Yangtze River were gathered, Wei Zheng did not focus his attention here.
On the contrary, the coastal wharf occupied by the First Army, a palm-sized area on the sand table, became the focus of the Wei Zheng.
There is no doubt that in Wei Zheng's heart, as long as the first army is used well, it will definitely have unexpected results.
Just when Wei Zheng's eyes were staring at the sand table motionless, a staff officer suddenly broke in, and while delivering a battle report to Sun Chengzong, the chief of staff, he reported loudly: "Lord Wang, chief of staff, the latest battle report of Commander Wang of the First Army is sent by 800 miles in an urgent manner......"
Under Wei Zheng's gaze, Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong quickly read the contents of the battle report.
Then, a smile appeared on his face, which was still serious just now. Facing Wei Zheng, he hurriedly said, "Lord Wang, good news...... Commander Wang of the First Army won the first battle...... With an independent regiment that had just been formed, it successfully wiped out the five thousand new troops of the imperial court......"
"Now, the blockade of all the guerrillas in the south of our country has been broken by the 60,000 new troops of the imperial court...... As long as Commander Wang is willing, he can immediately send troops to attack the city of Nanjing. Trapped Emperor Chongzhen to death in the city of Nanjing......"
"Also. So far...... Three guerrilla units have already been reorganized. And the first independent division of the Haw Par Army was established, and the division commander was ...... to Hu Commander Wang's idea was that after the Second Independent Division was formed and established, the First Army began to send troops...... "After all, there are still 50,000 or 60,000 new troops in the imperial court in the entire south of the Yangtze River, and the newly established independent division is needed to contain their forces and prevent them from reinforcing Nanjing City and creating difficulties for the First Army......"
Wang Feng was able to do such a big thing in such a short period of time. It definitely exceeded Wei Zheng's original expectations.
Therefore, as soon as Sun Chengzong's words fell, Wei Zheng's serious face revealed a satisfied smile from the bottom of his heart.
Then, with a satisfied face, he said: "Wang Feng did a good job...... The whole operation is going exactly according to our predetermined plan...... According to Wang Feng's report in the battle report, in three days at the latest, the First Army will set off from the dock and go all the way to the city of Nanjing......"
Speaking of this, Wei Zheng quickly shifted his gaze to the sand table in front of him.
After some comparison and reflection. The smiling face was once again covered with seriousness.
Pointing at the dock where the First Army was now located, he said, "Look, Chief of Staff. From here to Nanjing, even if the First Army did not encounter any obstacles along the way, it would take almost seven days......"
"Seven days plus their three days of waiting at the docks, that's ten days......"
"For such a long time, once there is any accident, let the court and Chongzhen know about the existence of the First Army. Then the First Army's plan to block Chongzhen in Nanjing City will be shattered...... When the time comes, if we want to completely take Jiangnan and make the imperial court surrender, we will pay an even greater price...... Therefore, this king thinks that while we believe in Wang Feng, we must also help Wang Feng do something? ”
Wei Zheng's idea Sun Chengzong agreed very much, but in the case that he was not on the battlefield in person, Sun Chengzong really didn't know what way to help Wang Feng, who was alone in the rear of the imperial court.
So, Sun Chengzong, whose brows furrowed rapidly, directly focused his eyes on Wei Zheng and asked.
"Lord Wang, do you already have an idea......
Wei Zheng nodded, and replied without the slightest hesitation: "The best way to deal with Wang Feng is to attack the east and the west, and let the imperial court focus all its attention on the Yangtze River." Only in this way can the First Army, which is hiding in the rear of the imperial court, do its own thing unknowingly......"
"Therefore, the idea of this king is to order the three armies along the Yangtze River, under the cover of the naval fleet, to launch an attack on the new army of the imperial court on the south bank of the Yangtze River in advance...... Only then would the imperial court not notice the attack from behind......"
After finishing speaking, Wei Zheng seemed to think of something? continued: "Of course, the attack that this king is talking about is not the real general attack......
"If we really plan to fight a decisive battle with the new army of more than 100,000 people along the Yangtze River, even if we win, we will pay an unprecedented heavy price."
"Therefore, the purpose of our attack is not to really cross the Yangtze River, but to create an atmosphere for the imperial court that we are about to have a decisive battle and a general attack, so that they will be afraid......"
"Therefore, throughout the attack, the three armies must pay attention to the scale and casualties...... It would be best if the staff could come up with a plan......"
Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim: "Good way...... Lord, this is indeed a good way to attract the attention of the imperial court......"
"In addition, I would like to add one more ...... Not only the three armies along the Yangtze River must be mobilized, but the three independent divisions that have just been formed must also take the initiative to attack under the banner of guerrillas......"
"The purpose of the Imperial Court in placing 60,000 new troops in the rear is to trap our guerrillas. In the face of a strong enemy, for more than a month, our guerrillas have been working as turtles with shrunken heads...... Under such circumstances, if our guerrillas can take the initiative to attack, they will definitely attract the attention of all the new troops in the surrounding area, and even the imperial court will pay attention to them......"
"In order to prevent these guerrillas from threatening their Yangtze River defense line, the imperial court will definitely order the 60,000 new imperial army to take the initiative to attack and encircle and suppress the guerrillas who are taking the initiative to attack......
"In this way, the new army placed in the rear by the imperial court will be attracted by all three independent divisions...... If the First Army directly storms the city of Nanjing, it will be smoother because there is no enemy to stop it......"
Wei Zheng's eyes lit up, and he decisively affirmed: "Yes, your staff will immediately come up with a plan and quickly distribute it to all combat units......
After finishing, Wei Zheng seemed to think of something, and continued: "One more point, Chief of Staff...... The shoe factory battle is too important for our Haw Par Army, and the coordinated operation of more than 100,000 Haw Par Army officers and men, the slightest problem can cause the defeat of the whole war. Therefore, for the sake of prudence, this king must personally be on the front line to command the battle......"
Seeing that Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong was about to subconsciously refuse, Wei Zheng directly took the lead and said: "Chief of Staff, this king has decided, you take half of the staff officers of the staff and go south with this king to ......" (to be continued......