While Yang Yuting was pondering, Qin Wei sent another telegram, it turned out that the air force stationed in Outer Mongolia had found signs that the Russians had moved in the overall situation, and in the areas near the border, more and more Russian patrols appeared, and some temporary warehouses and barracks also appeared.

After receiving this information, Zhang Tinglan was even more sure that the Russians were targeting Outer Mongolia. At this time, Zhang Tinglan really felt the threat of Outer Mongolia and Tangnu Ulianghai to Russia, if Russia is a polar bear with teeth and claws, then Outer Mongolia is a dagger on the soft belly of the polar bear. Once in China's hands, it is equivalent to handing over the root of life to someone else, and the Russians will have trouble sleeping and sleeping.

As each other's largest neighbors, the more uncomfortable the Russians are, the more stable China will be, so the value of the Outer Mongolia region in Zhang Tinglan's eyes is getting higher and higher.

"Marshal, Chief of Staff, since Outer Mongolia is so close to the Russians, wouldn't it be easier for us to send some more troops and directly attack the Russian hinterland?" Wu Kaijie said with a smile: "In addition to the Sixth Division, I am also willing to bring another army into Outer Mongolia!" ”

As soon as he heard Wu Kaijie's request for war, Feng Yong also hurriedly shouted: "Marshal, don't forget the Air Force, we have already equipped bombers, just to show their majesty on Russian territory, and blow up their railways to shreds!" ”

"No!" Yang Yuting has been looking at the map since Zhang Tinglan decided to increase the number of troops, and he always feels that something is wrong. Now that someone is asking for war again, he finally figured it out and hurriedly waved his hand to block.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if we want Outer Mongolia to play its due strategic value, we must build the corresponding infrastructure, at least a railway network that goes directly to the front line. It is not a very good choice for us to be able to use troops quickly, otherwise when the railway is not completed, we and the Russians will fight on a large scale in Outer Mongolia, not only will we not have any advantage, but we will also fall into passivity and rashly increase our troops, which is not a very good choice. ”

Wu Kaijie and Feng Yong glanced at each other, both confused, obviously the Russians in Outer Mongolia were so close, and Weishenme would fall into passivity. It's a bit puzzling!

Zhang Tinglan also frowned, in the past, Yang Yuting rarely directly opposed Zhang Tinglan's proposal, but this time he didn't agree with the increase in troops, I'm afraid there must be some reason. Zhang Tinglan couldn't help but think secretly, and suddenly his eyes fell on the map of the Far East. Suddenly, like a pinprick, his pupils constricted. He finally realized his mistake.

At this time, Yang Yuting walked in front of the map. Pointing to Outer Mongolia, he said: "Look here, Outer Mongolia is close to the Siberian region of Russia, and the distance from the railway line is generally about three to five hundred kilometers, which is the advantage of Outer Mongolia and the disadvantage of Outer Mongolia." Because it also means fighting in Outer Mongolia. The Russians could quickly move people and supplies through the Trans-Siberian Railway, and they only had to walk a few hundred kilometers to reach Outer Mongolia. And we transferred supplies from the three eastern provinces, on the premise that there were no railways. At least a thousand kilometers, if not more. Under the current conditions, in the war between Outer Mongolia and the Russians, we are actually at a disadvantage. ”

After Yang Yuting's explanation, everyone finally realized that they had indeed mastered Outer Mongolia, which could give China a geographical advantage when fighting Russia. But in order to give full play to the advantages, there must also be corresponding infrastructure, without the support of railway lines, it is simply impossible to support too many garrisons.

However, at present, the Feng army has just pacified Outer Mongolia and has not yet had time to invest in large-scale construction, and if it wants to increase its troops on a large scale, the logistical pressure it faces is very huge.

Zhang Tinglan also nodded, and said with a calm smile: "What the chief of staff said is right, I was reckless!" It is easy for the Sixth Division to send more than 10,000 people, but to ensure their food and munitions consumption, it is necessary to have at least more than 100,000 people. If it is requisitioned from the three eastern provinces, then the consumption will be even greater, and I am afraid that it is beyond the control of the Feng army. If it weren't for the chief of staff's reminder, I almost made a big mistake, and I apologize here. ”

Zhang Tinglan calmly admitted his mistakes, and in the face of many subordinates, he took the initiative to daoqian, which surprised everyone. After all, a person in a high position is easy to become stubborn, even if he is wrong, he is unwilling to admit that it is not easy to be able to do Zhang Tinglan's level.

Yang Yuting was a little embarrassed, he hurriedly said: "Marshal, although there is logistical pressure, but the strategic location of Outer Mongolia is important, and it cannot be taken lightly, there is no mistake in sending reinforcements, but how much to send, you still need to consider it." ”

Zhang Tinglan waved his hand: "Neighbor, right is right, wrong is wrong, Outer Mongolia is really important, but we still have to focus on the overall situation, weigh the pros and cons, let's all be open and honest, so we can discuss how to deal with it, don't be reckless!" ”

Yang Yuting's rhetoric is actually looking for a step for Zhang Tinglan, who knows that Zhang Tinglan didn't care about the gain or loss of face, but asked to find a more hode way, obviously this open-mindedness made everyone present admire it very much. At a young age, he can be in a high position and convince countless people, and there is indeed something to praise him.

For a long time, everyone has been accustomed to accepting Zhang Tinglan's orders, but after this episode in front of them, everyone has also used their brains more to find the most haode method.

Jiang Fangzhen had been thinking about it, and finally said at this time: "Marshal, in any battle, we must seize the initiative in the war, and the Russians chose the front line of Outer Mongolia as the key to the breakthrough, precisely because they saw that there was the least logistical pressure on them here." We can't be led by the Russians, the focus of the attack still can't be changed, we still have to choose the Eastern Front, fight along the railway line, as long as we occupy Chita, the Russian support point in the Far East will collapse, even if they occupy the land of Outer Mongolia, there is no way to hold it! ”

Zhang Tinglan stared at the map, and agreed with Jiang Baili's opinion in his heart: "Mr. Baili is right, Outer Mongolia is more than 2,000 kilometers long from east to west, and if you want to hold such a vast area, how many troops you invest is not enough, at least we don't have this ability now, we can't smash this bottomless black hole!" ”

Zhang Tinglan said categorically: "Immediately telegraph to Qin Wei and ask him to make full use of his geographical advantages and not to worry too much about temporary gains and losses with the Russians." It is necessary to mobilize the herdsmen who are loyal to us, and with their support, we will have countless pairs of eyes to be able to clearly understand the movements of the Russians. And then use flexible and mobile tactics. Dragging the Russians in Outer Mongolia with a frontal battlefield is already a victory! ”

The most difficult thing is to recognize one's own capabilities, not to mention Outer Mongolia, even the railway network of the three eastern provinces has not been completely established, and it is obviously not a wise move to choose a place that is unfavorable to oneself to fight. Zhang Tinglan's head also calmed down, in fact, aside from the factor of crossing, he can only be regarded as a relatively mature young man.

In the face of things that history has long been decided, he may be familiar with it. It can take it in stride, but there has been no battle between China and Russia for the Far East in history, and there is no experience to be learned.

After this situation, it is better to listen more to professional military personnel, so as not to make a rash decision at the moment. Irreparable consequences.

Yang Yuting thought for a while and said: "The idea of the Russians to fight Outer Mongolia is, to put it bluntly, to solve the flank problem first. They want to get a safe buffer. Then they will start with us and restore the Far East's access to the sea, or their inevitable strategic choice, and the battle in Outer Mongolia can only be regarded as a strategy at best. Of course, if we build up the infrastructure of Outer Mongolia and completely let this strategic place play a role, I am afraid that the Russians will also fight for their lives. Regard Outer Mongolia as the main battlefield. ”

"Well, we don't need to change our original Jihua, we will immediately attack from the Eastern Front now!" Zhang Tinglan finally made a decision. The ancient Chinese have long had the story of besieging Wei and saving Zhao. If you want to reduce the pressure on Outer Mongolia, the most Haode way is not to send troops directly to Outer Mongolia, but to open another battlefield to share the pressure.

It is precisely because of this that Zhang Tinglan decided to leave the Sixth Division behind, and to enhance the ability to attack here, so that more Russian Liliang can be contained, and the help to Waimeng will be greater. To fight a war, we must have our own rhythm and be able to grasp the initiative on the battlefield in order to truly win victory.

Everyone present also agreed to this proposal, and the suggestion of the high command was quickly issued to the combat units below, and the war machine, which had long been ready to go, was completely operational, and nearly 100,000 soldiers were secretly assembled to the front line.

The Trans-Siberian Railway has two routes, one is in the territory of the original Russia, and the other is from Manchuria to the three eastern provinces, the so-called Middle East Road, which reaches Vladivostok.

Jiang Dengxuan took the Outer Northeast Army, set off from Hailanpao and other places, and went straight to Skolovdzino, which was heavily guarded by the Russians, which was also across the river from the Mohe River, and was also an important part of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

The real main direction of attack of the Feng army was chosen in Manchuria, where there was a railway; It is directly connected to the Middle East Road, and the logistics and material transportation are very convenient, and it is only more than 500 kilometers away from Chita, which is a very haode breakthrough site.

In order to be able to break through smoothly, the Feng army concentrated the three main divisions of the border guards, and at the same time there was an artillery division to participate in the battle, and the air force and armored troops were also put into it, and the whole army had a total of more than 300 artillery pieces, which was already the most powerful Liliang that the Feng army could put into the battle at present.

As the commander of this army, Sun Anhu is also full of ambition and must teach the Russians a lesson that will never be forgotten. As the scheduled time approached, Zhang Tinglan also personally went to the command post on the front line to personally understand the situation, this time the enemy was the nascent Red Empire.

How much shock this country will give Shijie, Zhang Tinglan knows best, this battle is not destined to be easy, and he can only try his best to control his emotions and calm himself down.

The first to kick off the war was the artillery, known as the god of war, and the artillery of the Feng army opened fire on the Russian fortifications along the border, and the heavy shells fell on the Russians without mercy.

The violent explosion shook the sky, and even from a distance, the neighing of the cannons could be clearly heard, and the shells smashed on the Russian positions, and the flames rose into the air, and the Russian fortifications were engulfed in an instant.

The forts were blown apart, the barbed wire fences were destroyed, the trenches were filled in, and the Russians initially returned artillery fire, but then all of them were muted. After two hours of artillery preparation, the soldiers of the Feng army finally rushed towards the Russian position.

There was a mess everywhere, only two or three hundred meters away from the Russian position, there were sporadic gunfire, and the surviving Russian soldiers began to return fire, but perhaps the artillery fire was too fierce, and their return fire was very weak, and soon the Feng army easily occupied the first line of positions.

But as the advance accelerated, so did the resistance of the Russians, and with a majority party organization, the Russians became extremely resilient and did not even care about death.

The Feng army, which was in charge of the assault mission, finally encountered a difficult bone to gnaw, and the Feng army broke into the Russian position under the cover of artillery, these Russian soldiers did not flinch, they held bayonets, and decisively launched a white-knuckle battle with the Feng army, the battlefield became extremely ferocious, and soldiers fell every moment.

Zhang Tinglan had been anxiously waiting for news in the command headquarters until more than three o'clock in the afternoon, and finally news came that the Feng army had successfully broken through the national border! (To be continued......)

PS: These two chapters feel a little wrong.,Re-revised.,It's late again.,Please forgive me......