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On the evening of September 6, in the city of Hankou, Chang Rongyu, the 9th Army of the Qing Army, breathed a sigh of relief?...... In the afternoon, the 33rd Infantry Division of the Qing army rushed back to Hankou, which greatly strengthened the defenses in Hankou. And the Chinese Empire launched a tentative attack, which was repulsed by the Qing army, which finally made the Qing army's originally extremely low morale have a certain recovery. Tomorrow morning, the 34th Infantry Division of the Qing Army will also be able to return to Hankow. By then, the total strength of the Qing army in Hankou would reach more than 30,000 people. Rong Yucai believed that with more than 30,000 men and the fortified city of Hankou, it would be no problem at all to resist the attack of the Chinese Empire and hold out until the arrival of reinforcements.

"Commander, I think we can take advantage of tonight to fight back against those rebels. At night, the firepower advantage of the rebels is not so great. We may be able to drive all the rebels who cross the river at night to feed the fish. In this way, we will not only be able to hold Hankow, but also defeat the rebels. When the time comes, the military commander will definitely make a great contribution to the imperial court! "Major General Niu Maocai, the commander of the 33rd Infantry Division of the Qing Army, built a yì road. The 6 armies of the Chinese Empire had strong firepower, which was already known to the whole world. In this respect, the Qing army was completely at a disadvantage, and it would be difficult to win if it did not think of other means. Rong Yucai frowned, he was not an enterprising person in the first place. Originally, he just wanted to ask for stability, as long as he held Hankou and insisted until the reinforcements arrived, it would be a great achievement, and there was no need to take risks. However, the generals below thought differently, Napoleon once said that a soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier. Although the Qing army has decayed, some generals in the Qing army also hope to make contributions in this troubled era. If there is no military achievement. How can they climb to higher heights?

"General Niu. The rebels are more powerful than we imagined, and if they send troops to attack at night, I am afraid it will be very difficult to succeed. Now that the rebels are strong, until reinforcements are not able to arrive, it is the right thing for us to find a way to hold Hankow. Major General Bao Qibao, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Qing Army, said.

"Humph! General Bao, I think you were scared by those rebels, right? It's no wonder, brother, I've heard about your troops. Within an hour they had suffered 2,000 casualties, and then they were frightened and retreated back to Hankow, leaving all the fortifications they had built with great difficulty to the bandits. If General Bao is afraid. Our 33rd Division will be responsible for all the troops that will attack at night tonight. I'd like to see. Do those rebels have three heads and six arms, they are so powerful! Major General Niu Maocai said disdainfully. Originally, he still regarded Bao Qibao as a character, but the 3rd Infantry Division's table today is too rubbish, which makes Major General Niu Maocai look down on him very much. He believed that if it was his 33rd Infantry Division that defended Hankow, it would be absolutely impossible for the Chinese Empire to cross the river so lightly. "You!" Bao Qibao's face was bruised. Niu Maocai's cynicism. Make it difficult for him to accept. In today's battle, his 3rd Infantry Division has already fought very hard. The loss was not small, and the result was in exchange for Rong Yucai's scolding, and now he was even more sarcastic by Niu Maocai, which made him angry.

"Okay, I'll do it one by one, don't give me a gun and a stick. Now that the enemy is present, we must work together! Rong Yucai slapped the table heavily and said to the two. Now is not the time for infighting, if the Chinese Empire is allowed to take advantage of the loophole, then they will be to blame for it.

"Commander, I'm not wrong. We have lost a lot of opportunities during the day, and it will not be so easy to hold Hankow if we don't want to find it in any other way. Niu Maocai continued. He thought that if he attacked at night, he should be nine out of ten.

"Mr. Advisor, what is your opinion?" Rong Yucai did not make a decision immediately, but asked the British adviser, Colonel Charles.

"Your Excellency, I think General Niu's construction is very good. The 6th Army of the Chinese Empire had strong firepower, and if they fought head-on, it would be difficult for the Qing army to resist them. I had to think of another way. A night raid is a very good strategy, and if used well, it should be able to inflict a heavy blow on the Chinese Empire, thereby increasing the likelihood of holding Hankow. Colonel Charles said.

Hearing Colonel Charles say this, Rong Yu no longer hesitated: "General Niu, then your people will be dispatched, tonight night attack the rebels, be sure to show the prestige of my Great Qing Dynasty, let them see how powerful my Great Qing is!" ”

"Yes, military commander, the humble position will definitely defeat the rebels, and the military commander is waiting for my good news!" Niu Maocai said excitedly, and after finishing speaking, he glanced at Major General Bao Qibao provocatively. However, the response was a cold look, Major General Bao Qibao obviously did not think that Niu Maocai's night attack could be successful, and maybe he would lose his troops. Although he was happy to see Niu Maocai's head break and bleed, if the strength of the Qing army in Hankou City was damaged, it would be even more difficult to hold Hankou. It's just that Rong Yu has already nodded, and it is impossible for him to stop it!

At 1 o'clock in the middle of the night, Major General Niu Maocai, commander of the 33rd Infantry Division of the Qing Army, sent two regiments to quietly enter Hankou City, go around to the front of the defense line of the Chinese Empire, and prepare for a surprise attack. Two regiments, a total of more than 6,000 people, this is already half of the strength of the 33rd Infantry Division. For this night attack, Major General Niu Maocai can be regarded as having made a bloody investment. Of course, if he succeeds, he will also reap great rewards as a result.

At this time, other units of the 6th Army of the Chinese Empire were crossing the river. So far, the troops crossing the river have only three infantry brigades. Two other infantry brigades and units directly under the military headquarters did not cross the river. After these troops have crossed the river, it is estimated that it will be tomorrow or even the day after tomorrow. Of course, the assault on Hankow will officially begin tomorrow. Relying on the three infantry brigades that have already crossed the river, as well as the support of naval warships, it should not be much of a problem to break through Hankou City.

To the south of the Yangtze River, in the headquarters located in Wuchang City, Major General Liu Zhongming, who was in charge of commanding this operation, did not rest. For them, it is very normal for them to go without rest for two or three days during the big war. No one can sleep when the battle is not completely laid.

"Lao Zhao, can the attack of the First Army start tomorrow morning?" Major General Liu Zhongming.

"General Liu, please rest assured! We are ready, the 3rd, and 41st brigades have already crossed the river. We intend to send the heavy artillery battalion of the general's subordinate to it this evening. When the time comes, they can be provided with more direct support. In addition, the Navy's Admiral Cai also assured that one 'Shark-class' cruiser would launch a heavy shelling of Hankou tomorrow morning. Major General Zhao Mingfu, commander of the First Army, said.

Major General Liu Zhongming nodded, now there are more than 30,000 Qing troops in Hankou City, which is the main force of the 9th Army of the Qing Army. If this Qing army is eaten, only the 1st Army of the Qing Army will be left in Hubei. It will be much easier then.

"General Liu, do you say that the Qing army in Hankou City has any possibility of escaping. If they escape, then we've been busy for so long, aren't we just doing our jobs? Major General Zhou Laosi, commander of the 3rd Army, said.

"Well, it's possible! Otherwise, the 3rd Army sent two brigades to cross the river overnight and go around to the north and east of Hankou to block the pass. If the Qing army wants to escape, then leave them all behind. This time, we must eat the 9th Army of the Qing Army in one bite! Major General Liu Zhongming said.

"Okay, General Liu, you just look at the words of our 3rd Army. I, Lao Zhou, put down my words, and I will never let a Qing army slip away from Hankou City! Major General Zhou Laosi patted his chest and reassured.

"Boom! Rumble! Suddenly, there was an explosion in Jiangbei. Then a dense burst of gunfire rang out.

"It seems that the Qing army has launched a sneak attack and wants to drive us away while we are not on a firm foothold." Major General Liu Zhongming said coldly.

"The 1st Brigade and the 3rd Brigade are already prepared, and the Qing army's attempt to sneak attack this time is completely delusional. We'll let them steal chickens instead of a handful of rice! Major General Zhao Mingfu is very confident.

"Whew! Shout! Shout! Flares rose into the air one after another, illuminating the dark night sky as if it were day. The figures of those Qing troops who were bent on their waists and were preparing to sneak attack the 6th Army of the Empire were all revealed under the dazzling white light of the flares.

The 1st Brigade and the 3rd Brigade of the 6th Army of the Empire had long been prepared to guard against the night attack of the Qing army. Not only were three barbed wire fences pulled in front of the position, but a lot of mines were laid. It was during the sneak attack that the Qing army stepped on a mine and woke up the 6th Army of the Empire. As a result, the Imperial 6th Army immediately launched a fierce counterattack. Heavy machine guns and mortars constantly fired at the Qing army, turning those who were bombed on their backs.

"Boom! Rumble! "The warships of the Yangtze River Fleet of the Imperial Navy on the river also joined in the artillery bombardment of the Qing army. The power of the naval artillery is so powerful that even if it is a 7 mm naval gun, one cannon can leave a big hole in the river beach, and the Qing troops who are affected will basically be torn to pieces.

"Damn! How could this be? "At the head of the city of Hankou, Major General Niu Maocai, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Qing Army, smashed his hateful fist on the city wall. However, the consequence was that his fist began to bleed constantly, but Major General Niu Maocai didn't seem to feel it at all.

The face of Chang Rong Yucai, the 9th Army of the Qing Army, was also very ugly. It was the British adviser, Colonel Charles, whose face was expressionless, as if he had not approved of this construction at all. )

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