Chapter 167: Rommel takes over as head of the 512th regiment

June 9th.

The left route army of the Tang Army temporarily 8th Division, continued to storm the 1st Division of the 100th Army Corps of the Lan Army with all its might, as well as the city of Bonn Yinlie. Finally, in the evening, the 100th Division of the Lan Army was completely routed and the city of Bonn was captured.

The Left Route Army won the victory, killing and wounding more than 5,000 Lan troops, which greatly boosted the morale of the army!

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June 10th.

Under the leadership of Shang Guan Sinan, deputy commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, the three columns of the Tang Army's Right Route Army dispatched more than 40 aircraft, 10 warships, more than 300 large and small ships, and 30,000 road troops.

The plan for a supply line by sea was successfully completed.

The next day, at noon.

As the follow-up force of the expeditionary force, the 9th Group Army, the 98th Division and the 99th Division Independent Brigade under its jurisdiction successively completed the landing and were placed under the command of the Third Column.

For a time, as the third column of the Right Route Army, its total strength exceeded more than 55,000 in one fell swoop, second only to the 80,000 troops of the Middle Route Army.

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Same day time.

In the central zone south of the Niuhattan defense line of the Lanlong Kingdom, the main force of the expeditionary force also successfully defeated the main force of the Lanjun army, capturing more than 60 large and small towns.

On June 12, in the evening, the main force of the Datang Expeditionary Force was only less than 100 miles away from the Niuhattan defense line of the Lanlong Kingdom.

A large-scale battle is about to break out!

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The General Headquarters of the Datang Expeditionary Force.

Commander-in-chief Zhai Songpo said loudly: "Everyone, we can now proudly say that we are only one step away from breaking through the Oxhattan defense line!" ”

When the words fell, the audience suddenly erupted in thunderous applause and a shout to the sky.

The Newhatton defense line is a trench in the hearts of all Tang people!

In the 39 years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Army has twice attacked the Niuhattan defense line of the Lan Army, but without exception, they all ended in failure.

Defeated!

This is the third time that such a close range of soldiers have come to the Cowhattan Line!

It is also the most confident one for all Tang officers and soldiers!

"Ladies and gentlemen, let me now report on the latest situation in the battle. Since the three columns of the Right Route Army successfully defeated the Lan army in the eastern battlefield, the plan for a sea supply line has been successfully completed, and the supplies of the empire are being transported in a steady stream. ”

"As of 9 o'clock this evening, the total amount of grain transported has exceeded 1.5 million tons, and there are a large number of various vegetables and fruits, which are enough to supply 15 people of our expeditionary force for two months!"

"At the same time, all kinds of weapons, ammunition, medicines and other materials are also being transported quickly."

Chief of General Staff Yu Jackie Chan's report was read for 3 minutes.

Every word, every word, and every number clearly reached the ears of Commander-in-Chief Zhai Songpo, Commander of the 12th Army Hu Yinan, Commander of the 13th Army Ding Jiu, and others.

Everyone is very proud!

Confidence doubled!

Commander-in-chief Zhai Songpo said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, although the road ahead is difficult and difficult, I firmly believe that under the leadership of the head of state, this final victory must belong to our expeditionary force and to our eternal Tang Empire~~!" ”

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Newhatan Line.

Headquarters of the 1st Army Corps of the Arashi Army.

At this moment, from the commander-in-chief, Grand Duke Tulip Ferkman to the generals of all armies, divisions, and brigades, all frowned. The Tang Army's successive victories made them feel a huge pressure like the rushing sea!

"The Tang Army that came this time, its troops, equipment, combat effectiveness, and other aspects are far beyond our previous judgment, so the next offensive and defensive battle of the Newhatun defense line is bound to be a protracted and earth-shattering battle!"

Grand Duke Furkman, who has always been calm, really shocked many people when he said these words now.

The gravity of the situation is far higher than their judgment!

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The Arashi Dragon Kingdom.

The capital of the country, the city of Sadi

King Sadi XVI, with great anger, made his whole body tremble.

The ministers below were all sincerely afraid, for fear of angering Sadi XVI.

"It's too much to deceive people~~!"

"What kind of thing is he in the Tang Empire?!"

"Once upon a time, he Datang was just a province of my Lanlong Kingdom, a country of untouchables who were bullied at will!"

"They Tang people should all be slaves of my Lanlong Kingdom!"

"It's a dog that wagged its tail at my Sadi XVI!"

"Now they are so bold that they dare to raise troops to attack me, and they are against the sky!"

Sadi XVI kept roaring, roaring, hoping to express the boundless anger in his heart.

"Pass my order, order the 2nd Army Corps, immediately go to the Cowhattan defense line, join the Grand Duke of Tulip, and resist the Tang Barbarians together!"

"Yes!"

The ministers present cheered in unison.

Sadi XVI said again: "By the way, there is also that slut Poseidon, and her weak ant-like Duchy of Mojiang, which seems to be dishonest recently, and has a tendency to form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty." ”

"Order the Marquis of Seth, lead the 1st Division of the Praetorian Guard, and destroy it for me!"

Sadi XVI waved his hand and said coldly: "Destroy the city and the country, and the chickens and dogs will not be left~~!" ”

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New Ninth Brigade.

"Since Li Yunlong has not recovered from his serious injuries, I now order Rommel to take over the post of commander of the 512th Regiment as the commander of the New Ninth Brigade, and this order will take effect from now on!"

Ouyang read out the order.

Immediately, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Monk Wei, and other officers and soldiers of the 512th Regiment who were present all received orders in unison.

After the order was read out, Ouyang cared for the officers and soldiers of the 512th Regiment who were present. After all, after the first battle in the Jige Basin, more than half of the casualties of the 512 Regiment remained, and only more than 1,000 troops remained, and the combat effectiveness was far less than before.

Ouyang advised Zhao Gang many times, but Zhao Gang refused.

"Lao Li is now seriously injured and has not recovered, and the 512 Regiment is disheartened, at such an important moment, as the political commissar of the Shanhe Party in the 512 Regiment, how can I recuperate from my injuries with peace of mind? Before Lao Li comes back, I must not let the 512 regiment disperse! ”

Regarding Zhao Gang's words, Ouyang expressed his understanding.

Finally, after everyone left, Ouyang had a long talk with Rommel, the new head of the 512 regiment.

Letting Rommel take over the post of commander of the 512th regiment was also the result of Ouyang's careful consideration.

First, compared with Rommel's previous post of chief of staff, it is obvious that leading troops to fight independently is more suitable for Rommel to give full play to his commanding ability to the greatest extent.

Second: After the defeat of the 512th regiment, it was when the people were panicking, and they needed a person who could hold the scene. It stands to reason that political commissar Zhao Gang is very suitable, but as the regiment commander who leads the troops to fight, Zhao Gang is not so suitable, and Rommel, as the brigade chief of staff, is really the most suitable candidate.

Of course, there is one more important reason.

After the Mojiang Kingdom formed an alliance with the Tang Empire, the Tang army needed to send a certain amount of troops to consolidate the alliance.

The team sent out must be a strong fighting force!

The commander must also be a commander with strong commanding power!

In the end, after Ouyang's recommendation, and after the joint study and decision of the Expeditionary Force General Headquarters and the Provisional 8th Division, the 512th Regiment of the New Ninth Brigade was ordered to go to the Yuris Desert. Together with the army of the Princely Desert of Mojiang, together with the Great Desert of Uuris, the army of the Lanlong Kingdom was restrained to the greatest extent.

"Rommel, the Desert Fox, is the best candidate!"

Ouyang firmly believed: "Although Rommel, who led the troops independently this time, only has 2,000 subordinates (1,000 people have been added by the superiors), Rommel is bound to be able to become famous and stir up the storm in one battle!" ”

The 512th Regiment went out alone.

And Ouyang will continue to lead the rest of the New Ninth Brigade from the left flank to the Newhattan defense line to witness the Grand Duke Tulip, known as the "God of the Lan Army"!

In the evening, Ouyang returned to the headquarters of the New Ninth Brigade overnight. However, halfway through, Ouyang suddenly received a prompt tone from the system.

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