Chapter 53: The Power of War

Mu Mo's eyes were wide open, and the other ministers next to him were also staring at the magic cannon in front of him who seemed to be walking slowly because of his heavy size, and everyone's thoughts were absolutely different.

The ministers of countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, and Belgium were only incredibly shocked, while Abutaro felt a faint sense of happiness in addition to being shocked. Everyone can imagine the role of this artillery on the battlefield, 700 kilograms of bombs, what kind of position can this be stopped?

This is not just a question of one artillery, the key is that the Chinese have the ability to produce this artillery, which is more shocking than many cannons. It should be known that since the Daoguang period, China's artillery mainly relied on imports, and the emergence of this cannon means that the Chinese have not only gotten rid of their dependence on foreign artillery, but even they have walked in the ranks of the top of the world.

Incredible, unbelievable.

Abe Shoutaro vaguely felt that the Japanese chose to go south, and when Japan's body was not strong enough, he really shouldn't try what the shells of Jimmu No. 1 were like.

Yang Xiaolin continued at this time: "The shortcomings of Shenwu No. 1 are also very obvious, as you can see, she moves too slowly, and the operation is extremely cumbersome, if you want him to operate normally on the battlefield, you need at least four hundred soldiers to cooperate, so in the current situation, we only plan to produce this door, and there is no idea of continuing production." ”

When Lao Yuan heard this, he really admired Yang Xiaolin's cunning. They really only made one of these artillery, and there really was no idea of continuing production. Because the so-called Shenwu No. 1 has no way to fire cannonballs at all, it looks like a steel monster, scary, but in fact, it is all wood! It takes time and effort to do, and it is inevitable that people will be seen as sloppy when they show up more. Today is the first appearance of Shenwu No. 1, and it will also be the last.

The effect seems to have been achieved.

The expressions of the foreign adults were very exciting, and they really didn't suspect anything. The first is that Yang Dagui has always liked to make up these shocking things, and the second is that even if they are a little suspicious of Yang Dagui, they don't believe that guy can pull a fake out at such a huge military parade to fool the whole world.

Foreigners don't doubt it, and those ordinary people don't doubt it!

The sound of shouting long live resounded throughout the city of Beijing, if the appearance of the tank set off the passion of the military parade, then the appearance of the Shenwu No. 1 made the whole Beijing burn enthusiastically!

When the rear naval squadron walked through the streets, many ordinary people were still looking eagerly, hoping that there would be troops behind. That feeling of unfulfilled lingering in everyone's heart. It wasn't until the soldiers in charge of the guard began to evacuate that the people reluctantly accepted the fact that the parade had ended.

It is precisely because they feel that they have not enjoyed watching it, so it shows that this military parade is very successful.

The crowd did not disperse immediately, but gathered together to discuss something with each other. The Russian troops outside Beijing are no longer terrifying, and the most talked about topic among the common people is naturally the Shenwu No. 1, which steals the limelight. The Chinese people are very confident at this time, and there is such a big guy. Are you still afraid that the Russians will come to bomb Beijing?

The same goes for the press conference after the parade. Although many reporters have inquired about some of China's new equipment, they are most concerned about Shenwu No. 1 and the Chinese's tank troops.

Yang Xiaolin answered the questions of reporters from various countries in great detail, and even promised to publish various data on Shenwu No. 1 in tomorrow's newspaper. He also said that reporters from various countries could take pictures of Shenwu 1, but Yang Xiaolin politely rejected the idea of whether some reporters could let Shenwu 1 shoot a cannon to show them the power.

A two-hour press conference will not satisfy all the questions of these very inquisitive fellows. Yuan Shikai really felt that time was passing so slowly, watching Yang Dagui stand there boasting about their god-level artillery. Lao Yuan's heart was sweating.

It was easy to wait until the reception ended at six o'clock in the evening, and Yuan Shikai's tense nerves relaxed at this time.

The next day, all the front pages of the newspaper were full of Shenwu No. 1's huge body, and words of praise and surprise filled the entire report. Especially the Chinese's own newspapers, the pride between the lines wafted from Beijing to various cities with the fragrance of ink.

Yang Xiaolin's purpose was achieved. The outcome of any war is not determined by a weapon, but the confidence and fighting spirit of the Chinese can ensure that this war can be fought better.

Also, at this time, various countries were developing giant cannons, and Germany, France, Russia, and Japan, they all poured a lot of energy into the power of cannons. The appearance of Shenmu 1 stimulated them even more, and the Germans made a request for exchange of experience just after the parade was just over, and the Japanese side Abe Shotaro immediately proposed to sign a commercial agreement with China after asking for instructions from Tokyo.

In order to restore normal Sino-Japanese relations, the two sides will not be unhappy because of some misfire, and the Japanese Empire has also offered to withdraw their defense line in Korea by 50 kilometers as a whole, and they also hope that the Chinese side will also clear the border mines so that it will facilitate exchanges between merchants and the people on both sides.

Prime Minister Saionji conveyed his clearest goodwill to the Chinese through Shotaro Abe, saying that as long as the cooperation between China and Japan reaches a certain level, the Japanese side will consider re-establishing diplomatic relations with China on its own initiative, and the Japanese side cannot do so at this stage. But in terms of commerce, no matter which country sends materials to China in the future, as long as they do not involve military purposes, or as long as they are not discovered by the British, they will not stop them.

The rope of the British Empire strangling China finally revealed a hole, as if as long as they struggled harder, the Chinese could completely break free from this noose.

"Kobayashi, Yuan Gong, and Abe Shoutaro have made the intentions of the Japanese side very clear, and my personal understanding is that when they say it is appropriate, it should be when we drive out the Russians, or when they make a move in the South Seas."

Mr. Sun had a smile on his face when he reported the situation, and when Sino-Japanese relations returned to normal, the day was not far off when the conflict with the British Empire would be resolved.

Lao Yuan was also very happy. glanced at Yang Xiaolin and said: "The situation is getting better and better for us, although we have to solve many problems, but I believe that as long as you can unite as one, we will be able to overcome this hurdle!" What we have to do next is to go all out to win the war against Russia, Kobayashi, what are you going to do? ”

Before Yang Xiaolin could speak, Chen Tianhua spoke first: "Commander, our current national strength has just eased a little, and there is no problem in fighting the battle to defend Beijing, but it supports the expeditionary operation of the army." I'm afraid not. ”

Chen Tianhua said all the practical difficulties now, and Yang Xiaolin smiled at the corner of his mouth: "I know it, don't worry, Xingtai, I won't let you take out much money." ”

Naturally, he had already thought about this for a long time. He understands the truth that war must be done according to his ability, and the reason why Lao Maozi will face the current difficult situation this time. It is because they have fought a war that is beyond their capabilities.

In the past, in the face of the military threat of the Russians, the Qing Dynasty always surrendered at once, and Lao Maozi did not need to use too many troops. The Far Eastern Army could solve any problems that arose in China.

But this time the Chinese suddenly united. Yuan Shikai died and did not surrender, and the Far Eastern Army did not have the ability to conduct a full-scale war with China, so they lost at the first stage.

Then the war broke out in full force, and the Russians forcibly defeated the city of Beijing out of contempt for China, and hundreds of thousands of troops were menacing, trying to overthrow the newly united New China at once. But they ignored the long supply lines. Or rather, they despised the Chinese's determination and strength to fight, and when they were blocked from Russia to Beijing, they did not need the Chinese to do it. The operational needs of hundreds of thousands of troops tossed the troops enough.

This war doomed the Russians to passivity from the very beginning, because they were fighting a war that was more than they could afford.

Yang Xiaolin would never make such a mistake, so it was only Zaitao's Fourth Front Army that went to Mongolia. The Fourth Front was ready for battle, and at the same time knew everything about the Russians' military arrangements in Mongolia with regard to China. Although the Russian Far East Group returned to Mongolia to strengthen its defenses, this did not affect Wu Peifu's battle plan of heart-piercing warfare.

This plan is no longer just an idea, Zaitao put forward a detailed battle plan, after the staff officers of the Supreme Command worked together to discuss, during which Wu Peifu was consulted many times, and the detailed plan has been promulgated.

With the cavalry units and armored units of Daqingshan as the assault team, they directly attacked Kulen. Use the unmatched speed and impact of cavalry and armor to disrupt the Russians' military deployments.

Then the infantry of the Fourth Front followed up the operation, avoiding the military defense line of the Russians, and trying to encircle and annihilate the Russian troops that were out of the battle sequence! Aim to launch three or four sieges and annihilation battles within a month, destroying 50,000 to 80,000 Russian troops. To achieve the goal of completely cutting off the supply lines for the Russians to transport war materials to Beijing.

Once the Russians' supplies in Mongolia can't come, will these dozens of old Maozi under Beijing still fight?

Commander Yang could be sure that when he launched a heart-piercing war against the Russian army in Mongolia, Kilingsky would have to withdraw his troops, because he had no other way. You can come without my permission, but when you go, it seems a bit difficult to go.

There is no need to surround these hundreds of thousands of Russians and fight the largest encirclement and annihilation battle, just chase them with your own troops. Thousands of kilometers away, there are opportunities.

The key is whether the battle against Mongolia can achieve the operational goal, and the troops that assault in Yang Xiaolin's battle plan are an arrow that shoots out, and the purpose is to pierce the heart in a battle. It is impossible for them to command an assault force far away from the large army, and all accidents on the battlefield must rely on the assault force's own on-the-spot response. Erpolezi and Wu Peifu are indeed two people, one is a veteran in the Volunteer Army, and the other is a rising star of the Beiyang Army during this period of time, and Yang Xiaolin also ordered Zhang Dewu to return to Daqingshan immediately.

This guy has his own set of methods, Wu Peifu's ability to grasp the fighter is quite strong, Zhang Dewu has a stable personality, and the three of them should have no problem. (To be continued......)