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The speed of absorbing prisoners was very fast. The primary reason was that there was a problem with the ideology of the National Army itself. The grassroots soldiers had abandoned the National Government.

Another 4 prisoners were transported from Jinzhou and Huludao and distributed to the various columns under Brother Biao.

Ding Wei captured 18 prisoners in one go. Except for 4 prisoners given to other columns, the remaining 12 prisoners were all sent to the front line.

In particular, the 8th and 9th columns, which were established not long ago, received preferential treatment. The 12th column did not participate in many battles, but was also assigned tens of thousands of nationalist prisoners of war.

The Independent 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Jireliao Military Region were merged into the Independent 6th Column.

This is not a prisoner at all. Just transfer it from left hand to right hand and he will become the most obedient soldier.

The trend of the times was such that the soldiers were almost instantly whitewashed. Yesterday they were soldiers of the National Army, but today they could hold light machine guns and participate in the liberation battle.

As long as ideological transformation keeps up, the soldiers know who they are fighting for, they are given land and become the masters of their own destiny, and everyone is full of enthusiasm.

First liberate the thoughts, then liberate the soldiers, and finally liberate the whole country.

It was just the beginning of May, and the situation outside the Great Wall had become very clear. Ding Wei estimated that after 35 days of rest, the troops would advance towards North China.

The Gaoqing Column approached Chengde and the battle began.

The 13th Army only has a strength of about one division, and its level of corruption is comparable to that of a foreign army.

Those who used to be Commander Tang’s subordinates have all learned one thing, which is to exploit the people.

Not long after the troops launched a fierce attack, some rebel troops opened the city gate from the inside and let the Gao Qing Column enter the city.

The important city, which should have been defended, was captured in just three days.

All middle and high-level officers of the 13th Army were detained, and the grassroots soldiers who should return home were sent back home, those who should be punished were punished, and those who should be disciplined were disciplined.

Gao Qing really looked down upon these guys, so he released all the conscripted men in the army, gave each of them two dollars, and allowed them to go home after surrendering their weapons.

Shenyang was the only fortified city left outside the Great Wall, and all the rest of the territories had been taken.

Ding Wei's front-line command center is located in Huludao, and the airport and train station have returned to normal.

Fighter planes were constantly being transferred from North Manchuria and docked at Huludao and Jinzhou airports.

The crew, supplies, equipment and ammunition were transported by train.

"Commander, Blind Liao is on a hunger strike."

Ding Wei had just drawn up a rest plan when he heard Duan Peng coming to report.

"Hunger strike? You have some backbone. You won't behave even if your leg is broken?"

Duan Peng chuckled. He thought it would be better to just shoot a guy if he was still trying to treat him.

"These people have made contributions to the war of resistance after all. They just followed the wrong people. After reform, they can still make achievements. Their military knowledge is better than most of us."

Blind Liao is one of the few National Army generals that Ding Wei values. If he can be used by himself, he will definitely be a great general.

"Let's go, I'll go see Commander Liao."

Duan Peng led the way, deliberately pointing the muzzle of the gun to one side, and checked the safety of the bolt.

There was a smell of disinfectant in the ward. Blind Liao's face was very dark. He stared at the ceiling. There was spilled rice and vegetables on the floor.

When he noticed someone coming in, he was still quite excited. He was about to lose his temper, but when he found out it was Ding Wei himself, he swallowed the words back.

He could curse at ordinary nurses and soldiers, but he had to save face when facing an officer of Ding Wei's rank.

"I heard that Commander Liao is on a hunger strike. I think it's unnecessary. It won't be long before many of your comrades will be reunited with you."

"Reunion? You're going to let me go?"

Blind Liao's eyes sparkled and he looked at Ding Wei in disbelief.

"Letting you go, what good things are you thinking? In half a year at the earliest, and a year at the latest, most of the generals of the national army will be reunited with you."

"Once my troops are pushed into North China, within a year at most, the word National Army will disappear from the mainland."

"Haha, hahahaha, this is hilarious. Ding Wei, ah Ding Wei, your idea is a bit fanciful. We only lost a few hundred thousand troops in the Northeast."

"We still have millions of elite troops in Southwest, North China, and Central China. Let me go, and we can each lead hundreds of thousands of troops and fight again. The outcome is still uncertain."

"Do not believe?"

Ding Wei pulled the other party into his trap. For a stubborn person like Liao Xiazi, he needed some tricks.

"How about we make a bet? I will take down the hundreds of thousands of troops in Pingjin in two months, and then penetrate the Central Plains. The so-called million elite troops will vanish before the end of the year."

"If you do it, the government will have been overthrown, and there is no need for you to go on a hunger strike for a dead government."

"If you can't do it, I will let you go back to Jinling. I, Ding Wei, always keep my word."

"Commander Liao, please don't try this little trick of going on a hunger strike. It's too petty."

After saying that, ignoring Blind Liao's angry look, Ding Wei turned around and left.

In just half a year, the domestic situation has changed dramatically.

In North China, Mr. Fu was in a heavy mood. His subordinates repeatedly reported the situation outside the Great Wall and in Rehe, which was adjacent to North China.

"Several columns of Ding Wei are resting in the Liaoxi Corridor and Rehe. It will take at least one month and at most three months before they will march south."

"Commander, we must prepare early."

ready?

What to prepare?

Are you ready to hold on to Pingjin and fight a decisive battle with Ding Wei's main force?

Mr. Fu knew the strength and combat effectiveness of Ding Wei's troops best. What needed to be guessed now was where the enemy would press into North China.

Whether it is from the Liaoxi Corridor, from the mountainous area, or from the direction of Wucheng.

There are three paths to choose from, how should we stick to them?

The battle reports from outside the Great Wall spread throughout the country at a rapid pace, inspiring the troops in the Central Plains.

The million-strong army outside the Great Wall will be able to march south soon and resolve the tense situation in one fell swoop.

First solve the problem in North China, then solve the problem in Northwest China, and then solve the Huaihe River region. Maybe we can really rule the country by dividing the river.

This is what most people think, and it is in line with their vision and cognition. After all, the government still has a million main forces and still dominates the Central Plains battlefield.

There is also the Eagle Sauce standing behind, providing a lot of supplies. Speaking of Eagle Sauce, it has done many things with side effects.

After the two sides opened up trade, a large amount of cheap goods were shipped in from overseas.

Oil, chemical products, daily necessities, etc., from cars and home appliances to tools and toiletries, are frequently transported into the country.

Cheap goods produced in batches in factories with good quality and low prices quickly occupied the market, making it impossible for all domestic companies to survive.

Studebaker cars, worth tens of thousands of dollars, were shipped into the country one after another.

Military officers and local officials worked hard to make money. The revolution belonged to the government, but the real money was theirs.

As for the defeat of the National Army, it has nothing to do with them and will not affect their dancing, drinking and playing mahjong tonight.

Niang Xipi was the most affected, and the hundreds of thousands of defenders in Shenyang no longer had the morale to resist.

All supplies are transported by aircraft.

The food and drink expenses for more than 100,000 people is a huge number. What can the dozens of tons of supplies transported by airplanes be used for?

Mr. Wei was determined to defend the city, and the current situation was in line with his plan.

The city became an isolated one. It was impossible to leave, and the only option left was to surrender.