The Middle East Road is regarded by the Russians as an important passage to the ice-free port. A lot of effort was spent on planning and construction, and the design transportation capacity was also very strong. However, after the Russo-Japanese War, the southern route was the most densely populated and economically developed.
part of it was in the hands of the Japanese, which severely affected the transportation capacity of the Middle East Route.
Coupled with Russia's poor management and serious corruption, the role of the Middle East Road as a transportation artery has not been fully exerted. Currently, there are only eight pairs of trains leaving Harbin every day, and the number of trains to Suifenhe and Manzhouli is even less.
And most of these trains carry smuggled goods.
Now that the Middle East is dominated by Louis, the relationship between China and Russia is tense, the black market trade has almost come to a standstill, and the transportation on the Middle East Road has been seriously weakened. However, after Zhang Tinglan took over the Middle East Road, he formulated a new management charter, starting from the Beijing-Fenghuang Railway.
The management transferred personnel and quickly took over the Middle East Road.
Zhang Tinglan has issued an order to carry out comprehensive maintenance of the Middle East Road, sparing no expense, and to quickly increase the railway's transportation capacity. Of course, this is not just Zhang Tinglan's wishful thinking. The main reason is that the Middle East Road contacts Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. Potential
Transportation needs are huge.
Especially as a large number of immigrants enter the Northeast, this railway becomes even more important. Cattle, sheep and minerals from Eastern Mongolia and other places need to be transported to the inland, and industrial products and grain from the inland also need to be transported to border areas.
The number of trains that need to be run needs to be greatly increased.
It is conservatively estimated that the number of trains running from Harbin every day will reach more than 20 pairs, which is more than double the previous number. According to Zhang Tinglan's idea, it is best to double this number to meet the actual demand. However, since Fengjun still has
There are not enough locomotives and there are not more carriages. This is already the limit. If there are more, it will exceed the capacity.
The next big explosion in the capacity of the Middle East Railway will depend on the Harbin General Factory. Zhang Tinglan has ordered the general factory to be renamed Harbin Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, and Kuang Jingyang has been appointed as the general manager. As long as the railway locomotives can be produced on their own, the Middle East Railway will definitely continue to operate.
Climbing to a higher level is actually not just the Middle East Railway. By that time, the three eastern provinces will also have the capital to build their own railways and manage and operate the railways.
Anshan Iron and Steel Plant produces rails, and then can produce locomotives. If the two are combined, the great powers can get out, and there is no need for them to interfere with the railways.
"In the past, the Russians regarded the Middle East Road as an accessory to their Trans-Siberian Railway, but once this railway came into our hands, it became the lifeline of transportation connecting Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. With different positioning, the development effects are also different.
The Middle East Road will definitely shine in our hands."
"The Commander-in-Chief is right. Now it seems that it is so wise to regain the Middle East Road. There is hope for the development of our three eastern provinces!"
Everyone was full of confidence, laughing and cheering constantly. The military column entered Suifenhe amidst the roar. Qin Wei led the main officers to wait at Suifenhe Railway Station to greet Zhang Tinglan.
Although they had not seen each other for only ten days, both sides met again with a lot of emotion. In a short period of time, more than 10,000 Russian troops entrenched in China were wiped out, and the Middle East Road was returned to China's hands. The difference between before and after can be said to be
A world of difference.
In particular, Fengjun has experienced the test of this battle, and his overall appearance has taken on a new look. Whether it is military morale or military appearance, there have been great changes. Every officer has an aura of pride lingering on him, and his chest is big and tall.
Yes, there is a look of confidence in his eyes, and he looks like a strong army.
A civil war fighting for power cannot create a strong army. Only the battle to protect the homeland can inspire the bloody spirit in soldiers and create military chaos.
"The brothers quickly eliminated the Russian defenders and secured the country's gate. It's a great achievement!"
"Commander-in-Chief, it is the honor of all soldiers to be able to recover the Middle East Railway. We dare not take credit. If there is any credit, it belongs to the brothers who died in the battle. Without their sacrifices, the railway could not be taken down so quickly. During the battle
Among them, a total of 237 soldiers died!"
Zhang Tinglan nodded and said: "I have asked the commander for instructions. Soldiers who died will be given preferential treatment. Seriously injured and disabled soldiers will be helped to solve their living problems. All soldiers who have made meritorious service will be rewarded. When the war is completely over, we will hold a commendation meeting.
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Hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, the officers present were very satisfied. There is no doubt that this is a huge affirmation for their recovery of the Middle East Road. This is what the soldiers need most, so everyone is quite excited.
Zhang Tinglan asked again: "How is the situation of the Russians now? Are there any counterattacks?"
"Yes, these days there are always sporadic Russian soldiers harassing our border, and trying to bypass the border and destroy our railway lines, but they were discovered by our soldiers in time. There are also some Russian immigrants and businessmen who are also ready to take action.
I have dispatched military police to guard it. The Russian team has been mobilized frequently recently. It seems that there is a strong tendency to regain the Middle East Road, and the pressure on the border is increasing."
"Don't worry, I brought the army here just to teach the Russians a lesson. Since they want to die, our army is not a vegetarian. We will definitely let them come back."
With Zhang Tinglan in charge, the pressure on Qin Wei's shoulders immediately disappeared. They accompanied Zhang Tinglan and quickly rushed to the official residence where they were staying. After a brief rest, all the officers in charge gathered over, and the combat map of the Far East was also placed in front of everyone.
In front of the guy.
Jiang Dengxuan was responsible for introducing the situation of the Russian army to everyone: "Commander-in-Chief, everyone, according to intelligence, the Russians have mobilized more than 10,000 soldiers in the border areas of the Far East, mainly hoarding them along the line from Khabarovsk to Vladivostok, with Vladivostok being the focus.
They may attack the Suifenhe area at any time, and we must be prepared to fight them."
Qin Wei continued: "There is a total of more than 50 miles of border between Suifenhe and the Russian border area on the opposite side. There are many points that need to be guarded. I have dispatched troops to guard against sneak attacks by the Russians. In addition, in the Suifenhe area, we
We have also built fortifications. As long as the Russians attack, we are absolutely sure to defeat them."
Zhang Tinglan looked at the situation, then shook his head slightly and said: "No matter how strict Commander Qin's guard force arrangements are, this is just a way to get beaten, which is equivalent to missing the initiative in the war. I don't agree with this, we have to take the initiative.
, although we must focus on defense, we must adopt an active defensive attitude and cannot be passively beaten. We must strive to bring the war to the Russian territory!"
Upon hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, everyone present felt a huge shock. Fengjun went to war with the Russian army on the Middle East Road, including the current defense of the Middle East Road. This was all on their own territory. Everyone had never thought that Fengjun was going to arrive.
Fighting on Russian territory, the Russians are an out-and-out great power. Maintaining their own sovereignty and actively attacking Russian territory are two completely different concepts.
Although they won the battle on the Middle East Road, everyone was not so arrogant that the Fengjun army surpassed the Russians. Isn't this a fool's dream? However, Zhang Tinglan's words subverted everyone's ideas. It was beyond everyone's understanding to take the initiative to attack the Russians.
limit.
"Everyone should pay attention. If the Russians want to fight against the Fengjun Army, they should focus on the western front, that is, Manzhouli, which is the area closest to Russia. But this time the Russians have focused on Suifenhe. Isn't this strange?
Abnormal?"
After hearing this, everyone nodded. Zhang Tinglan was absolutely right. The Russian army's behavior was indeed somewhat abnormal.
"The reason is also very simple. The Russians are bluffing. Their country is in chaos. The provisional government is preparing to suppress the majority party's congress. A conflict between the two sides is imminent. Russia and Germany are still fighting on the Eastern Front. The Russians can't spare any money.
They are unable to accumulate large numbers of troops in the direction of Manchuria. The troops attacking Suifenhe now mainly come from Haisenwei, so the Russian enemy looks very strong, but now it is at its weakest."
In fact, it is just a layer of window paper. Originally, due to the pressure from the great powers, everyone did not think about this aspect. Now that Zhang Tinglan woke everyone up, their ideas suddenly opened up.
"Commander-in-Chief, do you mean to take the initiative to attack Haisenwei?" Sun Anhu asked with a smile.
Zhang Tinglan hurriedly shook his head and joked. Although he knew that the Russians were bluffing, if Fengjun took the initiative to attack Hesenwei, it would definitely annoy Russia. It was Russia's last stronghold in the Pacific. What could go wrong? Not only the Russians would go crazy.
Yes, the entire Allied Powers will be in trouble, and the Japanese may jump out and take advantage of the dissatisfaction of the great powers to take advantage of the Feng army.
Once it reaches this point, Zhang Tinglan is playing with fire and harming himself. Moreover, the Russian nation is very interesting. They usually live drunkenly in alcohol, but once they feel threatened, they will rise up to resist and become the most tenacious warriors, Napoleon and Hitler.
The lesson is really profound.
Of course, Zhang Tinglan will not let go of the stronghold of Vladivostok, but the time is not right now, at least until after the October Revolution, when Russia will be completely in chaos, and the great powers will never side with Russia, and Fengjun will
An opportunity to draw chestnuts from the fire.
"A high-profile attack on Vladivostok would be too politically stressful, and it would easily anger the Russians, causing them to put aside their differences and unite as one. In addition, Vladivostok is a key strategic stronghold of Russia, and the defense force is very strong. We cannot take it down even with our military strength. My
This means that the Russians can harass us, and we can also actively harass them. Our soldiers can cross the border, either under the banner of the remnants of the tsar or under the banner of the majority party, and we can plunder them.
Force the Russian army to fight us decisively!"
Zhang Tinglan's method has the lowest cost and the lowest risk, but the greatest benefit. Now Russia is short of food and clothing, and people's livelihood is in decline. If there is another harassment by the Feng army and the logistics are not guaranteed, they will definitely not be able to bear it.
"Commander-in-Chief, this is to ask us to return to our old profession in the army. In the past, burning, killing and looting our own people was not a matter of concern, but we have no scruples about looting the Russians. Leave this task to me.
!" Sun Anhu took the initiative to ask for the order. As a veteran bandit, Sun Anhu was really good at killing people and setting fires.
"Old Sun, I don't think you can just focus on the Russian people. There are not many people in their border areas and they can't rob much. I'm wondering if we should rob the railway!" Qin Wei was also inspired by Zhang Tinglan and said hurriedly
: "Since the Russians want to go to war, they will definitely transport a large amount of supplies to Vladivostok via railways. Let's grab the supplies. Wouldn't this just dampen Russia's morale and weaken their war potential?"
"That's right!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "We just want everyone to let go and plunder. The Russians have many residential areas and factories along the railway. If you can, plunder as many as you can. This can greatly restrain the Russian team. In addition, if necessary
At that time, we were able to cut off the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is the lifeblood of the Russian people. As long as they are threatened in the slightest, they will feel the pain."
Zhang Tinglan's proposal was unanimously approved by everyone. Although Zhang Tinglan's soldiers were all new soldiers and there were almost no officers and soldiers with bandit origins, but perhaps because of their genes, these people had banditry in them. When I heard that
If they want to rob the Russians, they are all gearing up and jumping around
