The newspaper still condemned it as always, but this tone could no longer arouse the interest of others, and this kind of thing was really not news for Yang Da Ghost. Even after the Western military experts gave the Japanese a little spiritual support, they did not say anything more.

They are all soldiers, and Yang Xiaolin's pounce on the Tumen River brought this war of encirclement and suppression to a climax, and it also means that there is a clear result soon. The more critical the time, the more ferocious Yang will inevitably become, because for the volunteers, any small mistake may bring them a catastrophe. At this time, whoever changes will do the same thing as the Volunteers.

They focused all their attention on the outcome of this war. Many now find themselves far more concerned with the war than with their so-called gentlemanly position.

Following the French general Chauffeur's opinion on the war, General Beatty of Great Britain also expounded his views in today's newspapers:

"In this battle that is going on in the East, we, the British, are the staunchest allies of the Japanese side. I can only express regret for what Commander Yang did in Daixing, and at the same time hope that the Japanese government can properly solve the follow-up problems.

"At present, the war has entered the stage of deciding the outcome of the war, and the space for Commander Yang's volunteer army to operate has become smaller and smaller, and frankly speaking, I don't feel excited in my heart now. So far, we have been amazed by Commander Yang's tactical command and the combat capabilities of the Volunteers, who have performed very well despite their extreme numerical disadvantage.

"As an Englishman, I firmly support our Japanese allies, but as a soldier, I think that regardless of the final outcome of this war, we should applaud the performance of the Volunteers during this period, they have brought us a new mode of warfare, which I think will be a valuable experience for all countries to learn from in future battles."

This comment is not so much a condemnation of Yang Xiaolin's massacre in North Korea as a praise! People are like that, they want others to respect you. You can't be on your knees, and you can't be blindly arrogant, it's all something to look down on.

Admit that you are inferior to others, straighten your waist and go to study, if someone bullies you, you must dare to play with him!

Mr. Sa Daoyi definitely did not expect that the coalition army he formed would increase Yang Xiaolin's popularity, with the progress of the war and the wonderful performances of the volunteers, now no real soldier in the world will regard the volunteers as a bandit, and even many of the rogue ruffians in Europe regard Commander Yang as their idol, and tattoo Yang Xiaolin's head as a tattoo on their body.

A war aimed at exterminating Yang and fighting ghosts, but Yang Xiaolin's reputation spread far and wide.

Oyama also knew that the war was in its final stages. He knew what it would mean for the Japanese Empire if he could not win.

Standing on the hill outside Daixing City, watching the Japanese army move the corpses out of the city and throw them into the dug pit, Da Shanyan's face was very ugly: "Where did they run away?" ”

Naogami Matsubara was the most active unit in the pursuit of Yang Xiaolin, and his 10th Division of the 1st Army had been the fastest Japanese unit in this pursuit. At this time, he stood in front of Dashanyan: "Report to the commander-in-chief, the Chinese troops left Daixing at 5:15 this morning, and according to our reconnaissance of the surroundings, it can be determined that they have fled in the northwest direction. ”

Da Shanyan's brows suddenly furrowed, and he coughed violently, and his face flushed. The guards next to him hurriedly brought him hot water. I barely managed to hold it down after taking a sip.

"To the northwest? What is he going to do? ”

The Tumen River is in the northeast direction of Daixing, and Yang Dagui runs in the northwest direction, obviously not preparing to cross the Tumen River again. It was reasonable for Yang Dagui to change directions after knowing that he was already prepared there, but what made Dashanyan wonder was why Yang Xiaolin chose the northwest direction?

There is the Yalu River. Although he said that in order to block the volunteers in the Tumen River, he drew a considerable part of his troops from that place, but there were still two divisions of Japanese troops stationed on the line from Dandong to Fengcheng.

Another violent cough. Nogi Noshinori next to him hurriedly came up and said, "Commander-in-chief, for the sake of your body, I beg you to stop at this place." The battle of the pursuit will be completed, please rest assured, commander. ”

Several other Japanese generals also stated that Oyama Iwa is now a banner in the Japanese Army, and he must not have any accidents.

Da Shanyan forced a smile on his face: "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine." I don't know why they made this choice, but it was tantamount to the beast running into our encirclement. Order all the troops in Liaoxi to hold their own lines of defense and not to attack! All we have to do is block the Yalu River, and that nasty guy will die. ”

Dashan Yan really did not rest, and the Japanese got the news very accurately, the volunteers left here at five o'clock in the morning, and the 10th Division of his vanguard entered the city at eight o'clock. There was only a three-hour gap in between, which meant that the gang was not far in front of him, and as long as he caught himself, Dashan Yan vowed to kill all of them to vent his anger.

"Matsubara-kun, I order you to lead your troops lightly and pursue them immediately!"

"Hello!"

Fengcheng.

A brigade of the Japanese army was stationed here, and after this period of construction, the fortifications of Fengcheng can be said to be quite perfect. The trenches and barbed wire outside the city were as dense as the spider webs, the bunkers were one after another, and the Japanese even planted mines in front of the trenches.

Daesan Am personally came to see the fortifications here, and even after entering Korea, he sent telegrams every day to inquire about the situation here. He told the defenders in Fengcheng to continue to build fortifications, and even prepare for street battles with the volunteers in the city, and put the sentry posts fifty miles away to ensure safety.

Both Dashanyan and those European military experts believe that under such a complete defense, Fengcheng will be a fortified city, and a brigade of Japanese troops stationed here will definitely be able to withstand the attack of any world-class troops, even if the fierce artillery fire is, it will not be able to destroy the defense here in ten days and eight days.

The strength of the Volunteers in Liaodong was only a complete independent division of Tang Yulin. Plus the strength of the two divisions of the new 12th Division. As for Liu Xianhe and Zhang Zuolin's troops, they have basically lost their combat capability. Moreover, the artillery power of the Volunteers was all used up in Liaoxi, so Dashanyan thought that his defense line was safe, and they should not be able to break through his impregnable defense line.

And what Zhang Zuolin is thinking about now is how to take Fengcheng and tear apart the Japanese army's defense line, so that Yang Xiaolin can come out.

The Japanese sent a large number of mobile or hidden sentry posts outside Fengcheng, and not a single grass or tree on the ground could escape their eyes, but Little Japan did not expect that at their feet, the 30,000 soldiers of the Volunteer Army were already assembled in the tunnels and stood by!

The first time the volunteers fought a tunnel battle was in Houma Town, and in that battle, Yang Xiaolin brought the role of the tunnel to the extreme. Not only did he effectively protect his soldiers under the fire of the Russians, but he also sent reinforcements and supplies through the tunnels, so that Akpolil couldn't understand why he couldn't take down that small town.

After a few years of time, the tunnels of the volunteers are more perfect, although Fengcheng is Liaoxi, but because of the important strategic position, the volunteers have already dug through here.

"Brother Big Tiger, there has been news from the commander's side that in three days, their troops will arrive on the other side of the Yalu River and prepare to cross the river from Anmin Port."

Under a dim oil lamp. Zhang Zuolin and Tang Yulin shrank at the corner of the tunnel, and there was a Japanese defense map of Fengcheng in front of them, which basically did not mark the firepower points outside the city, but the idea of the Japanese fortifications in Fengcheng was very clear.

Tang Yulin smoked his dry cigarette. Squinted his eyes and said, "Old Five, how much time will it take you to conquer Fengcheng?" ”

Zhang Zuolin stretched out five fingers: "Five hours!" We have a tunnel leading directly into the city of Fengcheng, and the Japanese didn't notice it. Their fortifications are all external, so let's surround the outside first. Then hit from the inside out, and little Japan will definitely not be able to carry it for five hours. ”

Tang Yulin said: "If that's the case, it should be just right to launch an attack tomorrow night." ”

Zhang Zuolin snorted: "My brother is the same as I think." Let's not care about those Japanese troops in Dandong, after taking Fengcheng, let Xianhe stay here, and your troops will go straight to Anping and knock down the port. How about letting the 12th Division go and block the Japanese troops rushing from Dandong? ”

Tang Yulin knocked on his smoke pot: "Cheng!" Old Five, you have to plan things carefully, this time is our battle of life and death, if we take all the brothers from North Korea out, I estimate that the Japanese will not dare to enter Changbai Mountain to encircle and suppress us again, we can have a good rest. ”

Zhang Zuolin nodded in response: "Brother don't worry, brother knows it." It's just that there may not be much time for this rest, and the general sent a telegram a few days ago, listening to his intentions, and he plans to send troops to Jinzhou immediately. ”

Tang Yulin was shocked: "Immediately send troops to Jinzhou?" ”

Zhang Zuolin's hand knocked on the table: "Isn't this an emergency at Shanhaiguan?" He always said that the Northeast can be lost, and the volunteers can die, but Beijing cannot be lost. ”

Tang Yulin didn't say anything more, although he didn't know any revolutionary principles, but Beijing can't afford to lose, he still understands this. After thinking in silence for a while, he raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Zuolin: "Old Five, if we send troops to Jinzhou, we will fight with the Japanese and the Russians at the same time, this seems to be a little hopeful, right?" ”

Zhang Zuolin sighed: "Yes." As you said, we are now taking advantage of the exhaustion of little Japan being dragged out, and it is best for the Russians to take a good breath while fighting the Beiyang Army, and then do some more calculations. But you don't know who he is, and you can't say you can't move him at all. I'm afraid that when he comes back, we may be going to enter the customs soon. ”

Tang Yulin looked at him: "Old Five, don't have any ideas." ”

Zhang Zuolin laughed: "Brother Big Tiger, don't worry, now everyone is in the same boat, we want to be rich and rich together!" Even if we failed in the end, the brothers didn't live in vain. ”

Tang Yulin put his mind at ease: "It's best if you think like this, let's talk to Xiaolin when we go back, it's okay to enter the customs, but even if it is broken here, it's our hometown, we can't leave it alone, we have to leave some people to watch." ”

This sentence fully reflects the limitations of banditry. They dare to play with their lives, but their eyes are always on their own mountain, so that they really leave everything for the sake of Beijing as Commander Yang said, they can't do it. (To be continued......)