Chapter Twenty-Seven: If You Can't Keep It, You Can't Keep It
On the other hand, the Chinese High Command also received news that the change in the way the Russians attacked made the Chinese troops very uncomfortable, especially those recruits on the front line, and the casualties were very large.
Jiang Baili was a little overwhelmed at this time: "Commander, the quality of our soldiers is too different from the Russians, especially the second army is at the forefront of a group of recruits, most of these people have not experienced much war, I am afraid that they will collapse under the attack of the Russians." ”
Yang Xiaolin sat on the chair at this time, and nodded after listening to Jiang Baili's words: "There is this possibility." Akberlil, I really didn't expect the Russians to use him again this time. The Far Eastern Army has fought us too many times, they know our tactics well, and those revolutionary armies may not be their opponents. ”
Cai Yi said: "Commander, did you let Duan Qirui put Liu Xianhe's troops on top?" They should be able to hold it. The fact that the front line is going to be broken through by the Russians too quickly will have a great impact on our entire war situation. ”
Yang Xiaolin pondered for a moment: "You call Duan Qirui, don't order him, this is just a suggestion we gave him, whether to adopt it or not, it's his business." ”
Cai Ye responded: "Yes." ”
Just as he was about to ring the telephone, Yang Xiaolin suddenly said loudly: "Wait, don't call." ”
Cai Ye and Jiang Baili were stunned for a while, Yang Xiaolin raised his head to look at the light bulb on the roof, he was silent for about half a minute, and his fingers waved slightly: "Don't give Duan Qirui any advice, I believe he can." ”
Jiang Baili's expression was a little unnatural, Commander Yang believed in Duan Qirui, but he really didn't believe it. This is the second time Duan Qirui has fought with Akberil, last time, he was held down and beaten by Akberil, this time he really can?
From the attack at Akberil until about five o'clock in the afternoon, the Russians attacked only a small part of the area. But this did not mean that they did not have results, Duan Qirui arranged a third of the troops in the Miyun defense line suffered a third of the casualties, and when it came to fighting with the Russian soldiers, these soldiers were clearly inferior.
Chen Jiongming sent a letter asking for help again, asking Duan Qirui to send him another batch of reinforcements so that he could have the ability to charge and repel the Russians a little. Akberil pressed the Far Eastern Army in front of the Chinese positions and did not charge, and this feeling was like a knife hanging over his head at any time, unable to hide or push. He didn't cut it down yet, it's really uncomfortable!
Liu Xianhe's troops were incorporated into the Second Group Army, and the entire Second Group Army actually relied on them, as well as Duan Qirui's former First Town in Beiyang and now the First Army.
"Commander Duan, let me lead the troops up, it seems that the front line is really unbearable."
Seeing that all fronts were asking for reinforcements, Liu Xianhe was really a little breathless. Duan Qirui was also very nervous at this time, but his face looked quite calm: "No, Commander Liu." I want to ask a question, Lao Maozi used the same formation as you when he charged, if you are on the defensive side, what should you do? ”
Liu Xianhe said: "They don't dare to fight such tactics with us at all. Because the requirements for soldiers are very high. Compared to us, the Russian troops are not good at them, either in terms of personal qualities or in the cooperation of small groups. Now they were able to come up with this method to storm our positions because there were too many new recruits on the front line, and if we were to go up, Akberil would immediately retreat and rearrange his tactics. I'm sure. ”
Duan Qirui smiled: "So, if I let you attack him, can you win?" ”
Liu Xian and a Lizheng: "There is no victory on the battlefield. But if it's done right, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. ”
Duan Qirui didn't say anything more, raised his wrist to look at his watch, and then said, "Okay, order the front-line soldiers to retreat on all fronts." Commander Yang is right, since we will suffer a loss by staying there, we will not defend it. Commander Liu, your troops are now ready for battle. ”
Duan Qirui said that his fists were clenched here, and Akberil fought him for another day, Duan Qirui really didn't want to increase troops on the front line, he was afraid that the situation would be like last time, he would reinforce a little more, and that guy would kill a little, but the result would be that he would always reinforce again, but he would always be eliminated by him. This time he must attack!
"Assault at night, take back the position!"
Xiong Kewu really couldn't fight anymore, he didn't dare to raise his head, the marksmanship of the Russians on the opposite side seemed to be very accurate, as long as the brothers showed their heads, they would be killed by the Russians immediately. This is not a war at all, it is being beaten!
The order to retreat really gave him a sense of relief. Xiong Kewu swore that he was enthusiastic before going to the battlefield, and the goal he set for himself was to die on the battlefield, and he was really not afraid of death. But now he really can't stand it anymore!
The Russians were competing with them in front of them, they couldn't handle the old man, they could only be pressed in this trench to be bombed, this feeling was worse than death!
As soon as the officer gave the order, the soldiers in the trench immediately ran back, each faster than the other. Chen Jiongming had long expected this situation on the front line, so he arranged a blocking line, and Akberil had no chance to pursue at first sight, and he would not pursue it when the position was already in hand.
The battle lasted seven hours, and as the Miyun defenders retreated, the Chinese defensive line had been shaken. Although the positions at both ends were still in the hands of the Chinese troops, after the Russians occupied Miyun, it was like an awl tearing a gap in the first line of defense laid by the Chinese.
General Kizerosky said that he wanted to rest for a while, but in fact it was just so that the soldiers and generals could see that he was calm, and he couldn't sleep at all at this time. He had been waiting for news from the front. When the herald told him that the front had broken through, General Kizerosky was so excited that he immediately sent a telegram to St. Petersburg and praised Akeberil.
"Very well done Ackburier! I knew you could! You know, I thought it would take us three to seven days to capture the Chinese's positions, but it only took you seven hours! You've surprised me so much! I think you should think about what to say to His Majesty the Tsar, he must be scared by you, hahaha! ”
But Akberil was not carried away by the victory: "General, I think we are far from happy now. To be honest, Duan Qirui's withdrawal this time surprised me a little, originally I thought of letting him continue to invest troops on the first front as before, and then I drained his blood, but now he has retreated. You must know that after these troops withdraw from the next line of defense of the Chinese, it will bring great trouble to our attack. ”
General Kizerosky shook his head slightly, in fact, he reused Akberil entirely because of the advice given to him by Commander Kuropatkin, who had now gone to St. Petersburg and had been promoted.
He told Kizeroski that Ackberil was definitely a very good general in the Russian army. Kizeroski was really skeptical at first, but now he believes. First of all, Akberil won the battle, and it is said that he is still thinking about the next battle.
With other generals, I will have capital after I win a battle, and it is your business to have any trouble behind you. I can rest with my troops and wait for the tsar's reward.
"Oh, Ackberil, I know you're right in your concerns, but you've won the battle to give us morale, and you've made up for the mistakes made by that begging Brusinov, and that's enough."
Akberlir immediately said: "General, we should first consolidate the Miyun position, and at the same time quickly launch an attack on both sides. Tear up the gap we have opened a little wider, and do not give the Chinese a chance to make up for it. ”
Kizeroski nodded, glanced at the other generals in the room, and saw that these people did not look very good. Waved his hand at the moment: "You all go out, I have something to discuss with Akeberil, don't go far, I will give you orders at any time." ”
After the generals in the room were gone. Kizeroski stood up and poured a glass of wine for Akberil: "Akberlir, your personality is really going to change, do you know why they were so ungraceful just now?" It's you who wins. But you can't take all the exploits into your own arms and learn to share them properly. ”
Akberlil, of course, understood this, and Kuropatkin had told him more than once that if it weren't for his temper, he would have a good position in St. Petersburg by now.
But Akberil could not accept such a change: "General, we are at war!" This is the battlefield, and the fighters are fleeting! The right thing to do now is to keep attacking them! Duan Qirui's retreat this time was a bit abnormal, he was not a person who was willing to admit defeat! I suspect they have ulterior motives. ”
"What do you suspect? Can you be exact? ”
Akberil shook his head: "No! I'm not sure either. But we must attack now! No matter why he retreated, we must make the occupation of Miyun an immutable fact! ”
Kizerosky pondered for a moment: "Let's go on the offensive again tomorrow morning, those lads of yours are already very tired, let them rest and recuperate, and I will let the Siberian Army send troops to garrison the position." ”
Akberil was taken aback, and let the Siberian legions garrison, and the battle for tomorrow's attack was evenly shared. He wanted to say something more, but Kizeroski stopped him: "Well, believe me it's the best decision, it won't hurt you!" I have ordered the Siberian Army Group to go up and take your place, and it is estimated that the change of guard is now underway. ”
Akberil's mouth immediately closed, and he looked at his watch, it was seven fifty o'clock, eight fifty Chinese time. It is a very dangerous thing to change the defense at this time, the Siberian Army Group is not familiar with the position, if the Chinese have any intentions, forget it, don't think about it.
Everyone has their own shortcomings, General Kizerosky's shortcomings are that he always likes to skip the ranks to command troops, and Akberil knows that he can't change anything at all. In any case, General Kizerosky had promised to launch an offensive tomorrow, and there should be Russian troops for one night, and Akberil felt that instead of arguing with the general here, it would be better to go back and discuss with the soldiers how to fight tomorrow's battle.
Just as he was about to leave, a dense cannon sound suddenly came from the direction of Miyun.
General Kizerosky was stunned for a moment, then immediately rushed out of his headquarters, and after going out, he raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Miyun, only to see that there was a fire! Countless shells are intensively bombarding Miyun's position!
This scene took place during the day, and it was the Chinese troops who were guarding there at that time. Now it has appeared again, but at this time it is already Russian troops stationed on it!
"What's going on? Can anyone tell me what's going on?! ”
General Kizerosky was very anxious, and the reaction of the Russian troops was still very fast, and a communications soldier immediately ran over: "Report to the general!" The troops stationed at the front line were suddenly attacked by artillery fire, and the casualties were heavy! The Chinese launched an attack on our positions! (To be continued......)