New Warlords 1909

The fighting began in the evening.No do not say.The Artillery Regiment of the Second Division, heavily armed with loans.Still has a very sharp artillery.The artillery fire all over the sky instantly covered all the frontier formations in the artillery fire.At the same time, Hua Fei's new artillery regiment also launched a counterattack.Both sides are orthodox artillery battle.

The infantry of the [-]nd Division was under cover of artillery fire.Start a full charge.But they hadn't run very far.I felt a big sudden surge and explosion under my feet.The swirling mud was mixed with countless stumps and broken arms, splashing everywhere.Let this battle fall into an extremely tragic process from the very beginning!

"The thunder. This bastard actually buried the thunder!" Sun Chuanfang was shocked when he saw it.Hastily advised the teacher. "Master, this fool has planted countless mines on the front line. We must stop the attack. Open a path with artillery fire!"

Wang Zhanyuan was exhausted physically and mentally.When I saw that Hua Fei was still laying a lot of mines in front of the formation.He closed his eyes in despair.Hear what Sun Chuanfang said.He didn't open his eyes.Just waved his hand. "Chuanfang. I authorize you to command this battle. I don't want to capture Huaibei. I just need to teach these bastards a lesson. We immediately retreat to the Xiao County garrison!"

Sun Chuanfang immediately understood what Wang Zhanyuan meant after being slightly startled.Brother-in-law has completely lost the determination to fight.Abdicating Xiao County can not only preserve its own strength.It can also echo with Xuzhou.And not because of fear of the enemy.Beijing ordered and punished for disobedience!

After understanding this.Sun Chuanfang was not in a hurry.On the one hand, it quickly slowed down the attack speed of the infantry.While strengthening the aimless coverage bombing of artillery fire.At the same time, they quietly dispatched vanguard elites.Go back to explore and clear the road to Xiaoxian.

A temporary military camp outside Huaibei City.A guard quickly came in and reported. "Report to the army commander. According to the intelligence reconnaissance. Wang Cobbler's second division seems to have plans to retreat!"

"What? You have just started fighting and you are about to retreat?" Guo Tong had the least experience in combat.Hearing the words was the most surprising.

"I think it's possible!" Bai Kaijun analyzed. "This is just the battle. The enemy's artillery fire suddenly became violent. And it was aimless. Even if they have enough ammunition, they can't spend it like this! And just reported from the front. The enemy's infantry attack suddenly slowed down. I think They retreat. Not impossible!"

"But...but they paid such a high price to come here. Could it be..." Guo Tong seemed to hate that iron can't be made into steel.This battle has only just begun.He, too, is gearing up.When you are ready to do a good job.But I heard the enemy was about to withdraw.How can he not be depressed.

"Maybe it's because...our fortifications are too scary!" Hua Fei laughed at himself with great ease.to be honest.If the second division retreats.Although the strength of the Beiyang Army cannot be consumed at this moment.But for Hua Fei.But definitely good news.After all, the loss of his troops is not small.The newly added recruits have limited combat power.If you play a war of attrition with the Beiyang Army.Whether it is the consumption of soldiers or strategic materials.I can't afford to spend with him!

It's been less than a month since the battle.That money was spent like water.Not only the inventory of the military department was completely wiped out.The war funds borrowed urgently from the Pacific Bank were also used seven or eighty-eight.Delay any longer.I'm afraid Hua Fei will have to go out to grab money.

"Report. The scouts are here to report. The Second Beiyang Division sent a regiment of vanguard troops. They have retreated!"

"Commander!" Guo Tong's eyes lit up.Get out now. "Ask the commander to give me two regiments of soldiers and horses. I want to chase and harass along the way!"

This is an opportunity.If they do retreat.Chase and harass them.It can still produce certain results.Hua Fei immediately said. "You lead the fourth regiment. The fifth regiment. The sixth regiment and the third regiment. Once the Beiyang second division starts to retreat, immediately chase me and harass me! No change. Retreat immediately. Understand?"

"Yes!"

123 New strategy

Beiyang Second Division withdrew to Xiao County without hesitation.Even though they knew that there were only three regiments of new soldiers chasing them.But Sun Chuanfang left a group of soldiers behind.The other armies hurried back to Xiao County to garrison.Although the officers of the Beiyang Allied Forces suffered heavy losses.But after being taught by blood.Those officers have been able to hide their identities very well.Some officers even changed into the uniform of the cooking class.Carrying a cauldron and walking with the team.Don't tell me.The effect is particularly remarkable.Because according to survey statistics.throughout the march.The number of members of the cooking class and civilians who accompanied the army were killed was zero.

As soon as the news spread.Almost all officers are aware of it.Or take the blame.Or take off your military uniform.Dressed up as a military man.Carrying an empty load.So when the Allied Forces of the Second Division retreated.Lots of spooky finds from venomous snake snipers lurking in hideouts.How come into the eyes.So many cooking soldiers with scapegoats on their backs!and that.There was such a big hole in the pot.What are you doing behind his back?

The Viper encounters a target crisis.But later with the disclosure of this news.The cooking class and the civilian husbands who accompanied the army became the key targets of sniping.These two groups complained a lot.That's another story.

Most of the officers of the [-]nd Division did not graduate from various military academies.That is, returning from studying abroad in military academies.On the quality of officers alone.It is much better than most of Huafei's cadet reserve officers who have not yet graduated.So as soon as I arrived in Xiao County.All building fortifications started immediately.its professionalism.It's not much worse than Hua Fei's trenches.

And in order to defend against the assassination of snipers.All concealed shelters within a radius of 2000 meters.Clean it all up.Let the snipers have no place to hide.The effect of this move is obvious.At least after these measures are completed.The officers and soldiers of the Second Division of the New Army finally enjoyed a peaceful night with difficulty.

Huaibei Military Headquarters.The reinforcements from the Eighth Regiment of the New Army have arrived.In addition to the soldiers of the Fifth Regiment adapted from the Construction Corps, they have certain combat effectiveness.Those recruits who have been temporarily recruited for training for a few days.Hua Fei really has no confidence in their fighting power.In order to facilitate the management of this force.Hua Fei temporarily organized them as a preparatory independent division.Let Bart serve as the commander of the independent division.

The last sniper battle.Bart did a great job.His lazy character has not changed though.But for some affairs of the Revolutionary Army.Evidently warmed up.Hua Fei assesses the situation.Give him this task.Of all his officers.Just talk about military literacy and command experience.Except for the old officer Heber.I am afraid that only Bart can be compared with him.After all, he is an officer from West Point Military Academy.Hua Fei is still very relieved about this!

"Commander. I suggest. We have the support of reinforcements. We are already on par with the Beiyang coalition forces in terms of strength. We even have a certain advantage. Why don't we take this opportunity to attack Xiao County at night and repel this coalition army." Heber after reading the picture.presented his battle plan.

"No!" Bai Kaijun objected immediately. "Although the number of our soldiers can already be equal to that of the Beiyang Army. But let's not forget. In Xuzhou, there are still 1 horses from the Sixth Division of the Beiyang Army. As long as there is a battle in Xiao County, Xuzhou's reinforcements can be sent within a few hours. Come."

"And according to the report of the scouts. Simple fortifications have been quickly built near Xiao County. They are prepared. We are going to attack at this time. I am afraid that we will have to pay a very high price. Besides, our reinforcements and the interior are not very stable! "Cao Yuan said immediately.

Hua Fei glanced at Cao Yuan.see what he means.Let's not talk about these new army training for now.Have we mixed in with spies and enemy agents?It is difficult to know in a short time.Moreover, although Hua Fei established the Military Self-improvement Federation.And ordered military officials at all levels not to join any political party.But there were still secret revolutionaries within the army.

The first victory of this battle.Sun Wen and others wired to discuss the dispute peacefully.And asked Hua Fei to send troops to rescue Hubei and Jiangxi.Those revolutionaries contacted secretly in private.Become negative about the battle in front of you.Many battalion and company military chiefs even asked to help Hubei and Jiangxi themselves.This situation is better in the First Division.But in the second division.Especially in the First Army of Anqing Army.The impact is still very dramatic!If the Anqing First Army hadn't received a very strict military order from Hua Fei.I am afraid that Lei Zhenchun in Bozhou has long been ignored.West into Hubei and Jiangxi.like that.It will be a strategic defense plan against Hua Fei.pose a serious threat.

So Hua Fei understood what Cao Yuan meant.That's why he didn't take advantage of the victory to pursue.An important reason why Zhang Xun's troops who fled from Huaibei were not even intercepted later.Foreign aggression is unresolved.Internal worries must not erupt.Otherwise, the problem will be serious.

well.These hateful and pitiful revolutionaries.If it weren't for Hua Fei alone to support Anhui's fight against Yuan.And restrained Yuan Shikai's large number of troops.I'm afraid the so-called second revolution.Already failed failed.

There must be a way.A way must be found.Hua Fei summoned all the chief officers and staff officers of the various regiments of the military headquarters.Start negotiating the problem.certainly.Hua Fei didn't talk about the problems within the Second Division.Instead, he talked about the situation of the Anqing Army and asked how to solve the problems of Ni Sichong and Lei Zhenchun.

The group of people waited for more than an hour to discuss.Just when Hua Fei thought it was fruitless.When the break meeting is about to be dissolved.A reserve officer with red epaulettes stood up.The voice was hoarse and low. "I have an idea!"

Everyone looked at the reserve officer.Since most officers do not have much military merit.Hua Fei did not implement a military rank system.Ordinary soldiers do not have shoulder buttons.Officers will have shoulder straps on the shoulders.But there is no corresponding military rank mark.And the trainee reserve officer of the Jagged Military Academy.Red cloth strips will be sewn on the shoulder straps.There is also no rank marking.All military discussions that do not require high confidentiality.Hua Fei will call all the chief officers and staff above the battalion into the camp.Get them in the meeting.learning experience.

So since the war started.Although many military meetings are overcrowded.But really speak up to make an opinion.He is also the main staff officer of the division.This seems to have become a habit.No one felt anything wrong.So everyone saw such a reserve officer stand up.You can imagine everyone's surprise and amazement.None of the division chiefs could think of a way.You are a temporary reserve officer who has not yet graduated from the military academy.What comments can I make?

The young man saw that all eyes were on him.He also seemed unaware.He just calmly saluted Hua Fei and the others. "Li Yue, staff officer of the 279nd Battalion of the [-]th Regiment! A student from Class [-] of the first phase of the Jagged Military Academy. Student number [-]."

Hua Fei nodded.He didn't feel anything wrong with Li Yue's move.Immediately said. "Come out. Go to the map and explain your plan!"

As soon as Hua Fei said this.Discussions started immediately below.Unexpectedly, Commander Hua really asked him to tell the plan!If Li Yue's plan is adopted by the army commander.Then isn't he a fish jumping over the dragon's gate?Skyrocket?but.is it possible?

"Quiet! No need to make noise!" Cao Yuan said lightly.Immediately let the scene return to silence.joke.Cao Yuan's position is the commander of the gendarmerie battalion.In the army, except for the officers who are at the same level as him in the division headquarters.Who is not afraid of his three-pointer?

Li Yue didn't have stage fright at all.Go to the picture.The words are very simple.I saw him pointing at Fuyang.Concisely said. "Raid here. Join forces with the Second Division. Annihilate Ni Sichong!"

This plan is also feasible.However, the worries of Lei Zhenchun and the Anqing army could not be completely eradicated.What's more, it can't fundamentally relieve Hua Fei's serious troubles!That's the economy!his poor income.It is almost unable to support the consumption of war.someone said.To fight is to fight for national power.Fight consumption.This is very reasonable.If it weren't for the early deployment of Pacific Bank's move.I'm afraid Hua Fei would have given up on himself a long time ago.and.The construction of southern Anhui.It's all money!

It's just that Hua Fei didn't expect it.Everyone present did not expect it.Li Yue's fingers quickly slid towards Jiangsu.Fall in Zhenjiang.The location of Yangzhou. "Commander. We must take this opportunity. Capture here. If the timing is sufficient, we can take Nanjing and Suzhou. It is also possible!"

quiet.It was extremely quiet.Although Hua Fei has always maintained the independence of the situation.But occasionally the flag of the revolutionaries was used.But what kind of party is Nanjing?It is the stronghold of the revolutionaries!Capture here.It means breaking up completely with the revolutionaries.It means that Hua Fei completely took off his coat.It revealed its ambition to fight for hegemony.

All eyes could not help looking at Hua Fei.Most of the people present have joined the Military United Self-improvement Association.in a sense.They have broken away from the Revolutionary Party.Even if there are people with one or two revolutionary party identities.I am also very angry about the successive failures of the revolutionary party army in the battle against Yuan.So as to have some firm belief in the original.Started to shake slightly.

Hua Fei inadvertently took everyone's reactions into his eyes.No do not say.Li Yue's proposal.It has long been in Hua Fei's plan.It was just because the number of troops dispatched by Yuan Shikai exceeded his expectations.He has been putting all his energy into the battle.Putting the enlarged disk on hold for the time being.

But with the intensification of the economic crisis.Hua Fei's desire to occupy the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas is getting stronger and stronger.To know.Zhenjiang.yangzhou.Nanjing.Suzhou and other cities.But it is known as the six major towns in the late Qing Dynasty!its various industrial and commercial enterprises.Salt tax tariff.But it was an important source of income for the Qing court.

Once you control these commercial and economically developed areas.For Hua Fei's economic distress.Undoubtedly very good news.

"Go down!" Hua Fei stood up.Neither express their opinion.But immediately said. "Today's military meeting is over. Disband!"

Um?what happened?What is the commander's attitude?Although everyone has their own minds.But no one dared to ask.Except for the main officers of the division.All the other observing officers stood up and prepared to leave.

"Li Yue!" Hua Fei shouted. "Go back and pack up. An order to transfer you to the military staff department. It will be delivered to you soon!"

coax!Although Cao Yuan was still on the scene.But a group of military officers at all levels who heard this.Still couldn't help talking quietly.Jump directly from the staff of a battalion to the staff of the military department.this speed.It can be called soaring.But everyone cares most.It's not Li Yue's promotion yet.It's the meaning behind the commander's move!It seems.Attack Yangzhou.Zhenjiang.I'm afraid it has become the commander's plan.Could it be.Are you really going to break with the Revolutionary Party?

124 Surrounding and annihilating Ni Sichong

Li Yue's super promotion was not Hua Fei's whim.Among the many officers and staff officers, Bai Kaijun and Yu Chengping are more of the military planning counselors.Most of the other military officers are specialized in military training and command, and they are extremely lacking in strategy, especially political strategy.Although Cao Yuan would help in some aspects, he seemed to have reservations all the time. Even if he thought of such a plan, he would never bring it up.After Li Yue proposed this plan, most people remained calm, only a few people such as Cao Yuan were silent and calm. It can be seen that Cao Yuan must have thought about such a plan.

In addition, Hua Fei's unconventional leapfrog promotion of Li Yue also conveyed such a message to all officers.That is the purpose of our discussion of Yuan, not entirely for the revolution, not to assist the revolutionaries in the second revolution.We act in our own best interest.It also implies to those officers who have just left the Revolutionary Party and some officers who have not yet left the Revolutionary Party that our goals and directions are not in the same camp as the Revolutionaries!Although it was not stated explicitly, it was told to everyone in cryptic language.If you want to continue to develop in the Chinese Revolutionary Army, then you have to make a choice.

After the battalion-level officers left, Hua Fei quickly discussed the possibility of marching into Jiangsu with everyone in the First Division.Hiberbat and others hardly express their opinions on strategy. They are just pure soldiers, and they only care about the command of the battle and the success or failure. \\The division staff such as Bai Kaijun took a cautious and opposed attitude. The reasons were simple: insufficient troops, insufficient combat supplies, insufficient estimation of the situation that would cause changes in the war situation after the expansion of the battlefield, and insufficient strength to defend the Beiyang Army after the deployment of troops.

Guo Tong strongly supports the march into Jiangsu, in his opinion.The young master has the desire to march into Jiangsu.The benefits brought by the capture of Jiangsu are not only the expansion of the territory, Guo Tong knows this very well.As for the lack of troops, Guo Tong even scoffed.When the young master led four thousand new troops to capture Nanjing.How many troops were there at that time, and how many defenders were there in Nanjing at that time?How is the result?Isn't it so devastating that there is no resistance at all!

Guo Tong, Bai Kaijun and other staff officers immediately argued tit for tat. Guo Tong insisted that the combat power of today's soldiers is not what it used to be.As long as the soldiers of the four regiments are transferred, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang and other places can be successfully captured.If two more regiments are added, put Suzhou and Wuxi.It is not impossible to capture Shanghai and other cities.Bai Kaijun and others insisted that luck played a large part in the capture of Nanjing.Moreover, if so many troops are deployed at this time, the defensive front will definitely be weakened.In case the Beiyang Army launches a new offensive, how to resist it?

The two sides were at loggerheads. Although Guo Tong insisted on his own opinion, he believed that the young master would definitely be on his side, so he was not timid at all and argued hard. \\

"Cao Yuan! What do you think?" Cao Yuan was habitually silent, and Hua Fei understood that he didn't want to express his opinion easily.But many cronies and advisers are not here.So if he didn't want to say it, Hua Fei would force him to say it.

Cao Yuan was not surprised when he heard the words.He has long been used to Hua Feidi's habit.Just walk up to the map.After reading it for a while, he said word by word, "If we can stabilize the existing defensive front, stationing in Jiangsu in the name of aiding the revolution will bring us great benefits and no harm. The biggest problem is that we cannot occupy Nanjing!" "