Chapter 350 After the War (3)
Xiao Qing, who was covered in white bandages on the simple marching bed, was lying on the tragic Lieutenant General. Not only was hemorrhaged by the shock wave, but he also used a move to fall into the sand and goose style when he landed on the ground.
However, it is not the butt, but the forehead.
Not only did the Lieutenant General "kiss" Mother Earth's part not selected, but Mother Earth, who belongs to the kingdom, may also be relatively anxious. The landing site provided was a piece of sand and gravel. The sharp stones gave Xiao Qing a "French wet kiss" and kissed her in the flesh.
Therefore, if the deep scratches on the Lieutenant General's face were not blocked with bandages, it would be unbearable. Perhaps the commander of the division who had never been injured so tragically in the history of the Black Hawk Empire - the commander of the Pig Head Division.
In addition, the division commander has been unconscious until now, so he can only listen in a coma in the temporary command center with a bandage wrapped around his head, although he can finally make any decisions.
Now the highest command of the Black Hawk Army is naturally handed over to the division commander Xu Haiming, but Xu Haiming has never wanted to be a soldier so much, especially after seeing a series of losses listed on the paper list.
The 16th Brigade directly under the Eighth Division lost 3,200 soldiers and 3,100 minor and serious injuries. The brigade commander Yu Jia was killed, the 8th Infantry Brigade commander was killed, the 5th Infantry Brigade commander was killed, the 11th Infantry Brigade commander was killed, and the squadron leader was killed, and the squadron leader was killed, which made Xu Haiming look three times wide.
The 16th Brigade still has a total of 893 officers and soldiers. Not to mention that the number of people is not enough for a brigade, it is not necessarily whether the morale of the extreme is stronger than that of a squadron.
Xu Haiming's face looked like a loss, and he felt a buzzing sound in his head. Looking at Xiao Qing lying there, there was even a trace of evil thoughts flashing in Xu Haiming's heart. The commander of the division would not have taken the initiative to face the cannon! In this way, at least there is no need to face such a cruel fact.
The 16th Brigade is almost finished. The entire Eighth Division is accompanied by them, the two most important combat units of the division. The Fourth Brigade has been killed in the entire army. The 16th Brigade has only two or three big cats and kittens left. The remaining divisions are directly under the various branches of the military, and 3,000 people from the Eighth Artillery Regiment have been lost.
Then, what is left of the Eighth Division? Xu Haiming didn't faint, and he was already very tough.
The 11th Brigade was not much better. 1,982 soldiers died in battle, with a total of 2,740 minor and serious injuries. Only three infantry brigades can maintain a basically complete organization, and the infantry who can still fight will not exceed 3,000.
In addition, the chariot brigade lost 8 medium tanks from its commander Lt. Meng, and was almost wiped out. The heavy artillery brigade has no news yet, and no miracle will happen. According to an infantry squadron of the 11th Brigade who finally retreated, by the time they went, the kingdoms had occupied the entire position and even used the double-equipped anti-aircraft machine guns equipped by the heavy artillery brigade to shoot at them.
When the kingdoms thought that they would attack him with the captured 240MM caliber howitzer, Xu Haiming's face was green. The only thing that is gratifying is that the Heavy Artillery Brigade had already reported to the division headquarters that their ammunition storage was less than a base, and it was basically considered empty.
Unexpectedly, he would one day feel grateful for his lack of ammunition in the artillery. When Xu Haiming thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.
However, Guo Jin, who was sitting opposite him, also looked at the statistics report, lowered his head and looked silent with a bitter face, almost wiped his tears, and did not notice the inexplicable shame of His Excellency the Chief of Staff.
The two major generals of the Black Hawk Army sat facing each other for a long time. Finally, Xu Haiming, as the current supreme commander, calmed down and tried his best to speak: "Guo Jin, what do you think we should do? The division commander has already conquered Gubeikou and are confronting the kingdom people in Miyun. The 14th Mixed Brigade and the 33rd Mixed Brigade have also been Kexikou. I believe they can conquer Qingzhangpo tomorrow at noon. The kingdom people, except for the defenders at Anwupo Pass, should all withdraw from the ancient city. Do you think we are...?"
Xu Haiming's meaning is very obvious. At least they still have tens of thousands of soldiers to fight. If they turn around and strike Anwupo, they may be able to break through the barrier. In this way, if they achieve the established strategic goals, they may also reduce the blame for defeat.
That's right, Xu Haiming now has no fantasy of commending or promotion. Whether he has not achieved the strategic goals designed before the war, just from the perspective of casualties and losses, the battle at Anwupo Pass is a defeat, an unprecedented defeat.
Especially the lost tanks and heavy artillery, which were the killer weapons of the entire Black Hawk Army, were completely damaged in this battle.
"Xu Haiming, do you think we still have the ability to fight another tough battle with the kingdoms of Anwupo? Or, to have a field battle? It's not that I'm rude, but the firepower of the kingdoms' machine guns far exceeds that of me. Even they have cannons, and the few infantry cannons we have left are their opponents? Especially, there is the cunning commander of the opponent." Guo Jin shook his head heavily.
Although he didn't want to admit it, in the face of facts, Guo Jin, the brigade commander of the elite division of the Black Hawks, had to admit painfully that the light firepower of the Liu Lang Independent Regiment had completely suppressed them, and even now had an overwhelming advantage in heavy firepower.
The meaning expressed by Guo Jin was also very obvious. He didn't want to fight anymore. The Eighth Division was finished, and he didn't want his 11th Brigade to be finished with him. It was that simple.
Xu Haiming's eyes completely dimmed. Although he had expected Guo Jin to say this, he was still desperate after hearing his words.
Although Xu Haiming took over the supreme command, he was not Xiao Qing after all. He was like Guo Jin, both a major general. What's more serious is that the 11th Brigade cooperated with the 8th Division to fight. He could completely refuse to execute the order after he thought the commander had made a mistake in command. His direct superior was also a domineering person.
At the same time, Xu Haiming also expects Guo Jin to say something nice to him after the war! As for Xiao Qing, he is all lying on the bed and pretending to be pitiful, who can care about him?
"Since that's the case, we will evacuate first. There is also our infantry squadron garrison there, and our army can repair it there. As for the kingdom, let it be left to the major general and the others." Xu Haiming leaned dejectedly on the back of the chair and made a difficult decision.
"Xu Haiming is deeply impressed by his military strength regardless of personal honor and disgrace. Please rest assured that Xu Haiming will definitely report to Commander Zhang truthfully." Guo Jin stood up and bowed deeply to Xu Haiming.
After hearing Xu Haiming say the word withdrawal, Guo Jin breathed a sigh of relief. He finally no longer had to fight against the group of kingdoms who were fearless but had extremely strong combat power. The military achievements that would have to be paid at least thousands of imperial soldiers would be taken by anyone who wanted them, and he would not want them anyway.
Of course, he also had reason to express his gratitude and respect to Xu Haiming. It would take great courage and responsibility to speak the word "retreat" in front of the kingdom who felt vulnerable to the entire empire.
"Guo Jin doesn't need to thank me. Your troops still preserve most of the combat effectiveness. The division field hospital and wounded soldiers will follow your troops to act together. Please." Xu Haiming waved his hand, stood up and bowed to Guo Jin solemnly.
"Please rest assured Xu Haiming." Guo Jin nodded and turned around and came out.
Since he had decided to retreat, he would make the best preparations for retreat. Xu Haiming finally showed his ability as the chief of staff of the division at this time. He sent out military orders one by one, and all the Black Hawk troops slowly retreated overnight in accordance with the military orders.
After leaving late, Xu Haiming was really afraid that Liu Lang would send 200 kilograms of 240MM howitzer to his head.
Obviously, Xu Haiming was thinking too much. Those big guys weighing more than two tons, without a car, were just big iron lumps. Instead of keeping them to be bombed by the Black Hawk bomber that was about to swarm tomorrow morning, it would be better to blow them up and save trouble.
Of course, the most important thing is that the Black Hawk Empire people wandered very quickly, and Liu Lang did not have enough artillery to operate these killing weapons. Otherwise, Liu Lang would not mind letting the Black Hawk Empire people taste the power of their own cannons.
Moreover, even without howitzers, Liu Lang could not use other cannons?
Chapter completed!