The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

The dark pupils were shrinking slightly as Jiang Cheng adjusted his breathing.

If Wu Junsheng could not send troops from Manchuria, Xu Shuzheng would not have any backup in the short term.

In order to quickly raid Kulun this time, Jiang Cheng discussed with Xu Shuzheng, who was the vanguard, and decided to send a heavy mechanized brigade to attack with heavy troops, but the ammunition base and other things were all kept to the minimum.

They both knew very well that although such ammunition distribution could increase the mobility of the entire army to a terrifying speed;

But relatively speaking, the sustainability of such troops will be very poor.

If the follow-up troops can keep up, the blitzkrieg will be able to play its due role and expand the results of the battle and continue to capture cities and territories...

However, once the follow-up supplies cannot keep up, the so-called "blitzkrieg" will become a taboo in military strategy, that is, to advance alone in deep territory.

Staring at the map, Jiang Cheng soon fell into deep thought.

"Master Jiang, could it be that Master Shuai suddenly decided not to send out troops?"

Pan Sheng bravely asked the question in a low voice, immediately interrupting Jiang Cheng's thoughts.

He raised his head suddenly, but what was reflected in his eyes was not just Pan Sheng—

The generals surrounding the map and sand table all cast worried and slightly sad expressions over.

"Haha, what's going on? Why are you all looking at me like this?"

As the commander-in-chief, Jiang Cheng certainly couldn't show any sign of dejection in front of his subordinates. Instead, he smiled as gently as usual, "It's not the time for the sky to fall. Most of the situations are still under my control."

In fact, to be honest, based on Jiang Cheng's understanding of this old guy, he had already expected that this warlord might withdraw halfway.

Not to mention the warlords in 1921, even on September th ten years later, the warlords and politicians in Northeast China and even in China were all worried about the damage to their own interests or territories, and were not willing to fight against the devils at all.

At the beginning, Jiang Cheng thought that the old fox would definitely retreat halfway through the battle.

To this end, he made some preparations in advance;
The only thing that made him a little unhappy was that this hateful old fox simply didn't want to invest in Mongolia at all.

He has to bear the good reputation of conquering Mongolia, and he has to pocket all the "Mongol conquest expenses" given by the capital... Now if he really goes into battle, the Japanese will be involved.

"In fact, what I am most worried about is not only the devils in Feng Province, but the Japanese-controlled Korea across from Ji'an."

Wang Junshan took over the conversation and said, "I've heard Lao Yang mention it several times. The Japanese have been unwilling to accept the fact that they were driven to Korea by Zhu Qing and have always been thinking about when they can make a comeback."

Hai Rusong also said: "Yes, Master Jiang, if the devils really took action, the more terrifying one should be the Kwantung Army stationed in Korea."

Even though we had signed a ceasefire agreement with the Japanese before, the Japanese had always coveted the Northeast. In the past year or so, they had provoked the garrison in Ji'an three times.

"It's possible... But while we have to guard against the Japanese, we can't let this happen."

Jiang Cheng punched the map in front of him. "Let's fight the battle that the Marshal doesn't want to fight! Let's take Mongolia, which everyone thinks can't be taken back—"

"This is not about expanding our territory, it's just about taking back what belongs to us."

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After a simple high-level meeting, Jiang Cheng immediately ordered Jiang Dengxuan, who had been on standby in Harbin, to set off.

The well-connected railways lead directly to Manzhouli, where the supplies are unloaded and transported directly to the Kulun front by truck.

But Jiang Cheng also knew that because of the Marshal's sudden change of heart, the Heilongjiang troops that had been waiting in Manchuria would no longer attack;

Although Jiang Dengxuan's backup troops had already made preparations in Harbin, it would probably take at least two more days. How many things could happen in two days?
In just 48 hours, if the White Army or the Russians had ill intentions and cut off Chahar and counterattacked, Xu Shuzheng's bones would probably be used to beat the drums.

Mr. Jiang, I knew it, it must be like this.

With such a big mistake happening, Jiang Cheng had to contact Xu Shuzheng a while ago through the radio.

And the very beginning of his call back was such a helpless response.

Looking further down, the content of the telegram clearly stated the general plan of the operation, as well as a brief expression of determination, etc.

"This time, I feel really embarrassed."

Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Master Jiang, Baosheng has arrived!"

Then I heard Li Shitou shouting behind me, and then a man with leg wraps ran in.

When Jiang Cheng was studying at the Military Academy, Guo Songling took the cadets on a so-called study tour. In Jinzhou, Jin Baosheng helped Yang Yucheng find a doctor or something.

Later, when Zhang Jinghui took office in Jinzhou, he exploited the local people's land, causing great resentment among the people. Jin Baosheng and his fellow farmers were among those who fled.

"Ahahaha Baosheng, we haven't seen each other much since you joined the army in Xinmin!"

After all, he was someone close to his uncle Gao Wensheng, so Jiang Cheng naturally exchanged a few words of greeting, and Jin Baosheng brought the good news:

Gao Wensheng has led his troops to Mobei to intercept the White Army who are trying to cut off their supply lifeline.

Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, but there was still a heavy stone weighing on his heart.

You know, the Japs instigated Ungern to rebel, made a huge move in Mongolia, and instigated the Russians to move south... At the moment, there are no changes on the front line.

"It's better to be careful. Besides--"

However, Jiang Cheng did not say the second half of the sentence:

My father Jiang Lanxuan was a cavalry battalion commander. His territory was in the grassland-rich Rehe area, so of course his troops were mainly composed of cavalry.

Even though cavalry far surpasses infantry in terms of combat effectiveness and mobility...especially during the Republic of China period, the number of high-quality cavalry could even directly determine the outcome of a war.

However, facing the White Army, which is also famous for its cavalry, I am afraid that the troops of Rehe may not be able to gain an advantage.

After briefly telling Baosheng about his worries, Jiang Cheng told him about the situation here and let him go down to rest.

So far, with the addition of my father to the Chahar area, the baggage route will definitely be opened up.

He immediately picked up the phone and contacted Hai Rusong who was ready to go: "Uncle Hai, lead the entire army to Mongolia immediately--"

However, at the same time Hai Rushong set out, a Japanese army had quietly ambushed near Manzhouli along the Mongolian-Russian border.

This group of devils were the same ones that the Japanese army had previously dispatched to the Caucasus region.

Although they were definitely an isolated force advancing deep into the enemy's territory, they still managed to obtain a lot of food, guns and ammunition by burning, killing and looting along the way, and by "doing business" with some Russian nobles. Their lives were actually much more comfortable than those of the Japanese in Vladivostok.

"Everyone is ready for an ambush! No one is allowed to be discovered before the Zhina convoy appears!" (End of this chapter)