With a 'pop' sound, Fang Xiaoyu slapped the information on the table. Feng Shichang and other army officers stood around the table, looking at Fang Xiaoyu who was furious. "These bastards are simply too bold. Not only did they not declare war,
They made a sneak attack on the imperial military port and brazenly invaded the Han Ping Kingdom."
Feng Shichang said: "Master, let the army attack. We can reach the border of Hanping Kingdom very quickly by railway. Then we will let them taste our power." Fang Xiaoyu shook his head and said: "No, Hanping Kingdom will only fight with
Luhai County borders Luhai County. If we want to take the train to reach the Hanping border, we must allow the army to enter Luhai County. This is a big taboo, and some people may be accused of having evil intentions, and then I will be in big trouble."
"How about we also use merchant ships to transport troops there?" Sun Zhonglian suggested. Fang Xiaoyu did not answer, but looked at Deputy Chief of General Staff Feng Shichang and said: "What's the news from the navy?"
Feng Shichang said: "The navy set out from Yingkou Port the night before yesterday, and there is no news yet."
"It's been so long?" Fang Xiaoyu said with a frown. This era of lack of information really gave him a headache.
Feng Shichang added: "According to the news sent back by the harbor guards, they brought a lot of incendiary bombs and said they were going to shell the Japanese mainland."
Fang Xiaoyu complained: "These boys are too bold and reckless. They dare to make mischief at any time." Wei Lihui volunteered: "Master, let's not wait for news from the navy. Let's let the army set off by boat first. If the master decides not to
Insurance, you can let my division go out first, even if the loss is not big."
Fang Xiaoyu said: "It's nonsense. You must not be hasty. You must first recruit ships and prepare. Wei Lihui and Du Guangting's troops will set off immediately and transfer to Vladivostok Port to be on standby. Once there is an order, they will set off immediately and tell Zhao Quan that as soon as there is a fleet,
Send the message to me immediately."
"Yes." Wei Lihui and Du Guangting immediately took orders to mobilize the troops. Feng Shichang reminded: "Master, our artillery is not in place yet." Because he did not want to equip the front-loading cannon and the rear-mounted artillery, Fang Xiaoyu never equipped the artillery.
For the infantry division, the retractable artillery and new charges have just been developed. The arsenal is busy re-equipmenting the artillery division and has not yet taken care of the infantry division.
Fang Xiaoyu said: "It doesn't matter. According to Zhao Quan's information, the Japanese soldiers don't have many artillery. Let's wait until this battle is over before changing their equipment." Fang Xiaoyu now really feels that there is too little time. If he is given another year, the infantry's
All the artillery can be put in place, and several large armored ships are still under construction. It is estimated that they will be completed in a year. The war started at this lean time, which made many of the Chinese leaders unable to use their back-ups. Fang Xiaoyu sighed,
These Japanese pirates really know how to pick the right time.
The night in early spring was still a bit cold. Fang Xiaoyu was sitting on a bench in the yard, holding his shoulders and thinking about his thoughts. Elena quietly came over and put a coat on him. Fang Xiaoyu turned his head and looked at it.
Elena smiled and said: "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Elena also came over and sat next to him and said: "Seeing you so troubled, I can't sleep either."
Fang Xiaoyu said: "I'm not worried, I'm just worried about the fleet. They are all novices who have never been on the battlefield. This time is a test for them."
Elena said: "Don't worry, I believe they will come back safely."
Fang Xiaoyu stretched out his hand to hug Elena into his arms. Elena did not resist, but gently leaned her head on Fang Xiaoyu's shoulder. Fang Xiaoyu looked at Elena's delicate red lips, and suddenly kissed her with a smile.
Elena responded enthusiastically, and the two hugged tightly and kissed passionately.
"Master, there is news." A guard hurried in and was shocked to find that the usually cold and cold guard captain actually hugged the young master.
Before he could recover, Elena had already run back to her room. As if nothing happened, Fang Xiaoyu straightened his clothes, gave the guard a blank look and said, "What's the news? Bring it over and let me take a look."
The guard handed a piece of paper to Fang Xiaoyu with some embarrassment and said: "Master, the navy has won a great victory. The fleet has returned to Yingkou Port and is resting."
After reading the information, Fang Xiaoyu immediately stood up and said: "Okay, that's great. I immediately ordered the army to attack. At the same time, I asked the navy to replenish ammunition and coal water and then go to Busan Port to cut off the Japanese army's maritime supply line."
A huge fleet of ships was bumping up and down in the sea. Wei Lihui and Du Guangting stood on the side of the ship and looked at the faint outline of the land on the sea level. Du Guangting said: "We are finally here. This time it is really an adventure."
Wei Lihui smiled and said: "Yes, the troops of the two divisions have no escort. If we are caught by the Japanese navy, none of us will be able to escape."
Du Guangting nodded: "This is a risk that must be taken. Fortunately, we arrived safely."
Luoxian Port is located in the northernmost part of Hanping Kingdom, close to the mainland, and the straight-line distance from Vladivostok Port is only 110 nautical miles. The defenders here only have 200 people. When they knew that the army of the Celestial Kingdom came to help them,
These people enthusiastically welcomed the army ashore, collected food and grass for the army, and sent people to lead the way.
With the strong support of the local people, the two divisions of the Chinese Defense Force marched hundreds of kilometers and finally arrived at Liujing, the capital of Hanping Kingdom, a week later. However, due to a delay of several days, the army could no longer move forward.
Because the Japanese army had occupied Hanjing, the capital of the Hanping Kingdom, a hundred kilometers away, the Hanping royal family was captured. Wei Lihui and Du Guangting had to stop their march and ordered the troops to immediately start repairing the fortifications.
Du Guangting stood in front of the map table and said by candlelight: "Lihui, this battle is not easy to fight. The Japanese army is on the opposite side, with nearly 100,000 people, but we only have more than 20,000 people." Wei Lihui said: "
Let’s build a position here first and wait for them to attack.”
Du Guangting said: "What if they don't come over and we waste so much time?" Wei Lihui said with a smile: "No, I heard the news just came that the young master has ordered the navy to block the Japanese army's maritime supply lines. It won't be long before they
Supplies will be in short supply, and then they will be in a hurry, and we just have to wait."
Du Guangting looked at the terrain, gritted his teeth and said: "Passive defense is not advisable. I will defend here, and you jump to the outside to move around. If we cooperate with each other, we can definitely wipe out the Japanese army." Wei Lihui said in surprise: "
This is too risky, our manpower is already insufficient, it will be very difficult for you if we divide our troops again."
Du Guangting pointed to Hanjing on the map and said: "As long as I attract the main force of the Japanese army, you can go straight into Hanjing. Most of the Japanese army's supplies must be here. You can destroy their logistics, and you can also attack from behind.
Stab them, and it won't be difficult for us to win together." Du Guangting spread his arms and made an embracing gesture.
Wei Lihui shook his head and said: "No, if you want to attract the main force of the Japanese army, you must hold on here for at least ten days. This will put too much pressure on you." Du Guangting comforted him and said: "It doesn't matter, the young master will definitely send follow-up troops.
, and when it comes to winning by surprise, I am not as good as you, but in terms of defense, I am better than you."
Wei Lihui thought carefully and nodded: "Okay then, I will lead a brigade to attack, and the rest of the troops will stay." Du Guangting also knew that his troops were nervous and did not show off, but nodded in agreement.
Du Guangting, who was in charge of the defense, began to build fortifications around Ryugyong City. Hearing that it was to fight Japanese soldiers, many people from the Hanpyeong Kingdom came to help. Even Jin Chengyong, the guard general of the Hanpyeong Kingdom who stayed behind in Ryugyong, also sent a group of troops under his command.
Wan Hanping's army was handed over to Du Guangting's command.
However, Du Guangting did not have much hope for these troops who had low combat effectiveness, lacked training, and only had matchlock weapons. He just distributed these troops in the city to maintain law and order and build barricades to deal with possible street fighting.
Outside Ryugyong, Du Guangting built a five-layer defensive position, with trenches and three layers of barbed wire outside. In addition, Du Guangting also buried all the 2,000 landmines he brought with him on the forward position.
The leading force of the Japanese army was Oshima Naoshige's 3rd Division, which was one of the four standing divisions of Japan. This opportunity to attack Hanping Kingdom was regarded by the Japanese government as the first battle to occupy the mainland, so the military
He attached great importance to it and not only dispatched three of the four standing divisions in the country, but also dispatched five reserve divisions, with a total strength of 160,000.
It is a pity that in order to expand the navy, the Japanese country tilted all the national resources towards the navy, resulting in a serious shortage of army resources. Even a standing division such as the 3rd Division only had fifteen old front-loading artillery pieces, and the infantry still carried flintlocks.
guns, and those reserve divisions even still use old-fashioned matchlocks.
In this offensive operation, the Japanese army overwhelmed most of the troops. Except for the 11th Division stationed at Busan Port, the 12th and 13th Divisions protected the logistics line along the way, and the 14th Division defended the Phnom Penh Road on the left.
Outside the area, other troops gathered in Hanking.
Starting from Busan Port, the Japanese army fought smoothly all the way. The Hanping Kingdom's troops were weak and their defenses were scattered everywhere. In addition, their weapons and equipment were backward. They were beaten by the Japanese soldiers and had no power to fight back. The Japanese army only took 20 days.
They advanced for more than 700 kilometers, captured Hanjing, the capital of the Hanping Kingdom, and captured the Hanping royal family and King Li Xi who had no time to escape.
Although after investigation, a large number of troops were assembled for defense in the Ryugyong area ahead, Oshima Naoshige did not pay attention to it. He stubbornly believed that the Hanping army was weak and had no combat effectiveness. He could break through with just one charge.
The opponent's defense occupied Ryukyong.
Oshima Naoshige's idea was beautiful, but the reality was extremely cruel, and he soon ran into trouble. The marching Japanese soldiers first stepped on the mines, and after a puff of smoke, a Japanese soldier was blown up into the sky.
Fortunately, these mines were old-fashioned, filled with black powder, and were not very powerful, so they did not cause too many casualties.