From a purely tactical point of view, Lao Yuan's attack can be regarded as a very perfect textbook-style operation, using the large forces in front to exert pressure on the frontal defense line of the Fourth Front Army, and when the battle started, Yan Xishan went all out, not seeking to break through the opponent's position, but to attract all the main forces of Wu Zhaolin.

Then, the real fast knife slashed from the north, and Wu Zhaolin was destined to be irresistible. It's a perfect tactic, but unfortunately it's a trap in itself.

Yan Xishan's military theories were all learned in Japan, so his combat style was very similar to the Japanese army, he arranged two armies with a total of 30,000 troops on his right flank, including his carefully built artillery division and a cavalry division with strong assault power, while the left flank only let Yuan Dagongzi take Beijing's city defense and armed police strength to carry out a containment attack on the Fourth Front Army, and the most elite naval team and Sun Chuanfang's troops were placed in the middle.

From this arrangement, it can be seen that Yan Xishan's tactical intentions are very clear, the large army is placed at the top, once Feng Guozhang's troops arrive, he can launch a coordinated attack to the greatest extent, and the elite troops are placed in the middle, once there is an opportunity, they can play a more rapid intersperse. And the meaning of letting the eldest prince lead people to contain the attack on the southernmost line is somewhat for the sake of Yuan Keding's safety.

Yan Xishan first used artillery to bombard continuously, and then the infantry attack, and when he attacked, he actually used the pig assault tactics that the Japanese no longer dare to use in front of the Chinese army!

The artillery of the Fourth Front on the opposite side did not fight back when Yan Xishan was bombarded, and the soldiers were hiding in the trenches. The ability of light artillery to destroy the trenches was very limited, so the shelling did not cause many casualties to the Fourth Front.

When Yan Xishan's troops rushed up, the artillery of the Fourth Front Army carried out a short and intensive bombardment, inflicting a large number of casualties on Yan Xishan. Yan Xishan didn't care about the losses of the troops at all, and still threw himself into battle one after another, playing the tactics of crowds.

It's not because he's stupid, it's not that he's too deeply influenced by the Japanese, it's just that he doesn't have a good solution. Shanxi's troops are China's second-line troops in the final analysis, and Wu Zhaolin's troops are also first-line regular troops, if they fight that kind of skirmishing line. He is not Wu Zhaolin's opponent at all. So I can only rely on more people to bully others, hoping to put pressure on Wu Zhaolin.

The battle lasted from early morning until more than six o'clock in the morning, and when the sky was already shining, Yan Xishan's troop losses were quite amazing! What made him even more unacceptable was that the battle was a little easier to fight when it was dark. But it was getting dark. Those snipers on the other side are almost deadly. In half an hour, the commander of a brigade and battalion on the Yan Xishan front line was killed more than fifty!

When the corpse was carried down, it was basically the same shape, and it was shot in the head.

This really gave him a feeling that he couldn't fight anymore and had to suppress those snipers. Otherwise, there is really no way to fight this battle!

"Someone, go to General Sun Chuanfang immediately and ask him to come to support me quickly, as soon as possible."

In fact, Yan Xishan also has a sniper himself, but this class is really a skill class. It's not that you can be a sniper with a sniper rifle if you have good marksmanship. The judgment of the battlefield situation, the choice of one's own position and the good camouflage are very important.

There is also psychological quality, there is a world of difference between a sniper who has experienced war and a sniper who has never been on the battlefield. Yan Xishan found that he really couldn't get Wu Zhaolin, so he could only ask Sun Chuanfang to help.

In this battle, Yan Xishan was the former deputy commander-in-chief of the enemy appointed by Yuan Shikai, and his position was even higher than Sa Zhenbing, second only to the eldest prince. He used a word of invitation to really give Sun Chuanfang enough face.

Sun Chuanfang was attacking the opposite position with Sa Zhenbing in the middle at this time, and they were mainly waiting for an opportunity here, so the battle was not fierce. After receiving Yan Xishan's order, he immediately asked Sa Zhenbing: "General Sa, do you think it is appropriate for me to send someone over now?" Although we are not as fierce as the fight over there, if Wu Zhaolin wants to attack here, the brethren of the navy will be fine, right? ”

Sa Zhenbing immediately said: "Chuan Fang can go and help Yan Xishan." That guy is a rich man, I feel sorry for his little family background, I estimate that he is really out of luck until now, if there is a way, how can I let you support now? ”

It was already 6:40 now, and it was only an hour and a half at most before Feng Guozhang's troops launched an attack from the north, but Yan Xishan still had a little way, how could he give up the great achievements at this time?

Sun Chuanfang's heart was really a little unwilling, how good it was to stay here, after Shi Xiaowu's troops came from the north, he would be able to catch Sa Zhenbing immediately, and then immediately cut off Yuan Dagongzi's retreat, which was a great achievement.

When he went to Yan Xishan, he didn't have such a good chance. So his expression hesitated: "General Sa, do we want to report to the president?" After all, Yan Xishan is not our own person. ”

Sa Zhenbing shook his head: "How can there be the slightest hesitation on the battlefield?" I will do what I will do to repay the president, and you should hurry over now to do the right thing. ”

Sun Chuanfang said helplessly: "Yes, then go now, please be careful here." ”

Lao Yuan was also surprised that Yan Xishan actually transferred Sun Chuanfang to support him, but he really didn't say anything, and in Yuan Shikai's opinion, he didn't expect the soldiers in Shanxi to end the battle, as long as Yan Xishan still kept attacking at this time.

opened his pocket watch, the pointer on it had already pointed to the position of seven o'clock, and Lao Yuan's footsteps walked back and forth in the presidential palace.

"Report to the president, General Feng called, the troops have passed the dense clouds, the defensive forces on the flanks of Wu Zhaolin's troops are not sufficient, and they will attack in half an hour!"

The telegraph operator took a telegram in and handed it to Yuan Shikai, and Old Yuan rushed up to take it after a few busy steps, and after reading it, he said: "Good, good! ”

After saying two good things in a row, the solemnity on his face at this time suddenly disappeared, and the fat slowly bloomed, like a flower. Yang still has more than ten days to go, and he has no chance to rush back. By the time he arrived in Beijing, everything had already settled, and as long as he gave him some comfort, that guy wouldn't completely fall out with him for an irreparable thing.

Lao Yuan couldn't help but let out a long breath: "Send a telegram to General Feng Guozhang, that is, everything will be carried out according to the plan, and after the attack is launched, Sun Wen and Wu Zhaolin will be the primary targets, and the best ones can be caught alive, and if there is any difficulty, I will be killed directly." ”

"Yes!"

The tension of several days finally relaxed at this time, Lao Yuan slowly sat on the chair, picked up the teacup and took a sip, only to find that the tea was actually cold.

"Someone! Orderly! Why don't you know how to change tea? ”

The orderly hurriedly ran in and said with some grievances: "President." From three o'clock in the morning. You said let's not come in, so ......"

Lao Yuan really forgot about his order, but it doesn't matter, the president is in a good mood now. When you make a small mistake, he doesn't count: "Oh? Is there such a thing? Hurry up and get another pot. Inform the room separately. Quasi-breakfast. If you want to be rich, make a phone call and ask a few people to come over, and I'll show you a list. You send a car to pick people up. ”

Although the victory has not yet come, in Yuan Shikai's heart, he really feels that he is about to succeed. At this time, I remembered the ministerial-level meeting that Liang Qichao was going to hold, and Lao Yuan felt that it was a little rude to let Mr. Li handle it on his behalf. He felt that it was necessary for him to call Liang Qichao and them to talk, he really couldn't be perfunctory about these people, after killing Sun Wen and Wu Zhaolin, there was still a lot of work to deal with the aftermath that they had to help him come forward.

and Yang Du, maybe he should pass on a message to Yang Fighting Ghost through him now, don't make trouble, the matter is almost over.

At this time, the city of Beijing is really not big, and there will be no traffic jams, the car of the presidential palace quickly picked up all the six ministers, and Lao Yuan personally stood at the door to greet him, and the smile on his face was really friendly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have been busy dealing with the turmoil for a while, and I have not been able to move around with you more, and it is not good for me as a president. In particular, after returning from Langfang, Huizi reported to me several times about the land reform, but I never talked to you in detail. I took the liberty to invite everyone here today, the first is that I haven't had a meal together for a long time, even though it's breakfast, we have the right to get together. Second, we can also talk about what Ren Gong said yesterday, there is no need to engage in such a formal occasion, it is very good to be here, what to say, come, sit, sit down and say. ”

After Yuan Shikai finished speaking, he pushed Liang Qichao to the top position and sat down, and Li Yuanhong and the others didn't need him to greet them, and they also found a place.

Liang Qichao spoke first: "Xiang Cheng, we just hope to see you in the hope that we can find a way to end the current chaos in China immediately, and we don't mean to embarrass you, you have to figure this out." ”

Lao Yuan smiled: "I know the way, of course I know the way." The princes have great righteousness, and I really admire them very much. I also want to put an end to this matter quickly, and here I would like to reveal to you that General Feng Guozhang has returned to Beijing with his troops, and the rebellion outside the city will be quelled in the near future. ”

Lao Yuan's words surprised several people at the table except for Tang Shaoyi, including Li Yuanhong, who didn't know that Yuan Shikai actually transferred Feng Guozhang back, which was not very scientific. Feng Guozhang is now a general in the Chinese army, and it is impossible for Lao Yuan to mobilize him without passing Yang Xiaolin.

Although Commander Yang has been asking both sides to stop, he has not said a word about the transfer of Feng Guozhang's troops, is there any agreement between him and Yuan Shikai? If this is the case, how can Liu Xianhe support Wu Zhaolin?

At this moment, the mud bodhisattva felt that his head was a little messy, and his eyes secretly glanced at Yang Du, but he didn't speak. None of them spoke.

Yang Du smiled slightly at this time: "What the president said is extremely true, the stability of the situation after the war subsides requires the efforts of all of us, and it is incumbent on everyone here." I think that the first thing we have to do is to give an explanation to the people, how this happened and who did it first, and the truth must be made public. ”

The mud bodhisattva subconsciously shrank his body back a little, Yang Du wants to make the truth public? Everyone knows what the truth is! The mud bodhisattva smelled a smell of gunpowder, and his first reaction was to quickly dodge. (To be continued......)