The battlefield was filled with a strong and pungent smell of sulfur, billowing black smoke pressed against the ground and burned in all directions. The white snow was blown away again and again, scattered in every corner, stained with red blood and black soil.
The Heigoutai is wailing in the cold winter, and the shadow of death hangs over the whole world.
Song Biao's soul was filled with real darkness.
He lay coldly in the ditch, watching indifferently as the Japanese and Russian troops in front continued to fire at each other. In the flickering of machine guns and rifle muzzles, in the shining of flames, and in the sound of gunshots, human life suddenly changed.
So cheap and small.
During a brief stalemate, both sides suspended shooting, and the two armies had a tacit understanding to rescue each other's wounded on the battlefield and no longer shoot. This situation was very common before World War I.
People call it chivalry.
Major Kornilov took the opportunity to retreat with the 3rd Infantry Battalion in embarrassment. In just half an hour of exchange of fire, although they were shooting at each other from a distance of 700 meters, it still caused a lot of damage to his troops.
Mental oppression and trauma, more than ten Russian soldiers were injured.
Xue Changqing's transport brigade was temporarily responsible for transporting the wounded, including those from the 3rd Infantry Battalion and the 2nd Siberian Infantry Division, and was also responsible for delivering ammunition to the front line.
Hu Dalin's troops continued to dig trenches and build fortifications in accordance with Song Biao's instructions.
This is the main job of the Manchurian Infantry Regiment in this battle. Unless the Russian army really can't hold on anymore, they no longer need to rush forward and stand on the front line. They were just scared all night last night.
Song Biao's place was an intersection where several traffic trenches met. The pre-war command post of his Manchurian Infantry Regiment was also nearby. He also dug a bunker four meters deep.
Major Kornilov hurriedly retreated, bent his waist, and ran to Song Biao with several lieutenants. He complained to Song Biao in Russian: "Our luck has not always been very good. The Japanese army actually arrived after we had withdrawn."
Halfway through the attack, a shell exploded behind our trench, and several soldiers did not dodge in a hurry, so they were all injured."
Song Biao nodded slightly coldly and replied in Russian: "I saw it. It's safe now. We are just a reserve team in the reserve team. We just need to continue building fortifications."
Major Kornilov sat directly on the muddy ground in the trench, lit a foreign cigarette that smelled like dog shit, and spit bitterly: "This wave of Japanese troops is really fierce. I always
I don’t think it’s a good sign. They dug trenches so hard. Maybe they dug trenches right in front of us like they did in the Battle of Port Arthur.”
Song Biao did not answer him immediately, and calmly continued to think about whether he had made any mistakes.
At this time, there was a loud noise from the traffic trench.
The two of them looked over at the same time, only to find General Mishuchenko walking quickly along the traffic trench with several senior officers and staff officers. Soon, this group of people walked in front of them.
In this messy trench, these senior Russian officers are still wearing the most luxurious military uniforms, from their leather hats to military boots with spurs, and the sabers inlaid with bright gems they wear on their belts.
Everything proves their nobility and power.
They are also the most arrogant people on this battlefield.
Major Kornilov saluted first and reported to General Mishuchenko: "Your Excellency, General, our Manchuria Infantry Regiment has completed the main fortification construction overnight and built three sections of trenches and two communication trenches. The replacement task has now been completed.
Continue to engage in fortification construction and transportation work."
General Mishuchenko gave a brief reply, and Song Biao and Major Kornilov praised: "You two did a very good job, I have nothing to fault!"
Major Kornilov was very happy and said: "Thank you for the compliment!"
Song Biao was a little cold and silent. No matter how much money or benefits the Russians gave him, he still felt that serving as a soldier for the Russians was a very annoying thing. However, interests came first, so he couldn't help but do it.
A broken thing.
General Mishuchenko waved his hand and motioned for everyone to enter the temporary command post of the Manchurian Infantry Regiment. After all, there was a four-meter-deep bunker here, so it was always much safer.
The upper level of the command post is supported by cylindrical wood. The cylindrical wood is covered with more than two meters of frozen soil, which is enough to withstand most artillery attacks.
The disadvantage is that it is pitch dark, and you can only light kerosene lamps in broad daylight.
Sitting down in this slightly crowded small room, General Mishuchenko took off his black felt cloak, sat on a chair, even crossed his legs leisurely, and lit a pipe for himself.
It can be seen that General Mishuchenko felt very accomplished at this time. Under Song Biao's suggestion, he chose an unconventional decision, and this decision also made him the top commander of the Heigoutai battlefield.
official.
Song Biao has met with this Cossack general who came from a noble family more than once. During these contacts, he has more and more clearly determined that General Mishuchenko is an authentic old nobleman of the Tsarist Russian Empire, and he has Cossacks.
unique quirks.
While smoking his pipe, under the illumination of a kerosene lamp, General Mishuchenko carefully looked at the battle map that Song Biao had replenished. After a second in-depth review after dawn, Song Biao revealed the layout characteristics of the Japanese front line.
I basically wrote it all down.
As the most important adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel Seyenisky had been watching and discussing with General Mishuchenko, muttering and discussing the Japanese army's combat objectives. Other staff officers also gathered around
around them.
Song Biao sat calmly in the distance, lighting a foreign cigarette for himself even when he was bored, and seemed to be listening indifferently.
After some discussions with Lieutenant Colonel Seyensky and Major Kornilov, General Mishuchenko still seemed to have not figured out the general direction of the entire Japanese army's operations, nor had he issued an updated deployment order.
It was only then that General Mishuchenko suddenly asked Song Biao: "Song, what do you think of this surprise battle?"
songs
The general and the group of senior Russian military officers.
After waiting for a while, he sighed: "The Japanese army is a division. Judging from the size of the entire Japanese army and the deployment of the reserve team, this division should be the Eighth Division, or the Fifth Division.
No matter which one it is, it should be regarded as the most important elite force of the Japanese Army. It is probably slightly stronger than the 10th Division that severely damaged the Second Siberian Army. What kind of commander will there be?
In the army, General Oyama Iwa of the Japanese Army was the commander-in-chief of Japan's Manchuria battlefield. This man has always been known for knowing people and making good use of them. He has an outstanding vision and is good at mobilizing troops and generals. At this time, he sent such an elite force to rescue the garrison in the Shendanbao area.
, which is enough to show that the commander-in-chief attaches great importance to Shendan Fort. Therefore, even if the division in front of him is blocked, more Japanese troops will rush over in the future. We are indeed occupying the position in terms of military strength.
advantage, but in less than two days, or at most four days, we may be at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. Calculating bit by bit, if we are not sure to defeat the opponent within two days, then we will simply defend on the spot.
Let’s make ourselves invincible first.”
Lieutenant Colonel Seyenisky suddenly stood up and said with great Cossack arrogance: "We can defeat them with the simplest and most skillful cavalry charge!"
After Song Biao's eloquent analysis, the lieutenant colonel was still able to come to such a simple conclusion, which only shows that the quality of the senior officers of the Russian army is really not good. There is no way, and they are basically the same as hereditary nobles.
Song Biao didn't even bother to sneer, sneered, almost flatly, but always confidently replied simply: "It is unwise to use a brigade of cavalry to attack a German division, not to mention that the opponent is well prepared. Yesterday The fortifications were also strengthened throughout the night."
General Mishuchenko remained silent and thought for a moment before ordering the other officers: "Our mission is to resolutely prevent the Japanese from rescuing the 1st Japanese Cavalry Brigade in Shendanbao, rather than risk annihilating the opponent. For the time being, everyone must stay on the defensive. , everyone else should go back and prepare again, the Japanese army should launch a second wave of offensive soon."
After saying this, he specially told Song Biao alone: "Song, please stay alone. I have something to tell you."
This is very strange. Did General Mishuchenko decide to occupy the magpie's nest? He, the top commander on the front line, is stuck in a regiment-level command post and uses this as his headquarters?
Song Biao didn't know the specific thoughts of General Mishuchenko. Anyway, he didn't have to leave in the first place. He sat on a bench and smoked, watching other Russian military officers leave this slightly crowded small bunker.
After everyone else left, General Mishuchenko pushed the map between himself and Song Biao and asked: "Based on your understanding of the Japanese, what do you think the Japanese will do next?"
Song Biao answered almost without thinking, leaving no room for others to question: "This is the ace unit of the Japanese army. The ace unit, they have no choice. They must complete the breakthrough of the Russian army's encirclement of Shendan Fort. I am far away from their position It was only 500 meters recently. According to my observation and judgment, they didn't even bring enough artillery. At most, they only had eight 31-year-old rapid-fire field guns. Those things were as good as the range, muzzle velocity and power in terms of range, muzzle velocity and power. There is no difference between larger grenades, so don’t worry too much. They don’t have other baggage or transport teams. I guess that unless there is a large-scale transport team later, they will use up all the ammunition within two or three days. I guess the Japanese army There should be new troops sent over, so they are confident. The problem is that the number of troops that the Japanese army can deploy is not unlimited. At most, two more divisions will be added. This is the limit of the Japanese army's investment in the Shendanbao area. If we adopt a stubborn defensive strategy, continue to build fortifications on a large scale in the back, and maintain a long-term posture, the Japanese army will charge even more crazily, because if we continue to hold on like this, other Russian troops will eventually defeat the first Japanese cavalry. Brigade, seize the defense line of Shendan Fort."
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