"A bunch of trash. They couldn't even defend the small town of Minle, and they lost five tanks. It's really embarrassing."
In the Governor's Mansion, roars could be heard in the living room.
The British commander Adams was holding a cigarette in his right hand and was cursing. He had a look of hatred on his face and said coldly: "Lieutenant General James has gone through various wars and is experienced and capable of fighting, but he appears like this." It was a mistake that really shouldn't have happened. Moreover, with the cooperation of tanks, it still failed. Alas, I really don't know whether to say that the enemy is fierce or that our own people are stupid."
French commander Russell said: "James' command is incompetent. I recommend that he be dismissed."
Adams raised his eyebrows, turned his eyes, and an unhappy look immediately appeared on his face, and said loudly: "Removing James from his post is also a British matter and has nothing to do with you."
He can curse, but Russell has no right to curse James.
"Report."
A soldier ran in and said loudly: "Dear commanders, all the troops surrounding Jardine's Hill are in place. Currently, all Chinese troops are in the encirclement."
"good."
Ma Hui's eyes flashed and he smiled: "The plan is finally completed."
Gobard glanced at Adams and Russell, and said calmly: "What happened with James has happened, and it is useless to hold people responsible. The main task now is to close the net, continuously narrow the scope, and completely capture the army led by Qi Zhenhai. I suggest that commanders from various countries form a headquarters and go to the front line to command in person to annihilate the Chinese army. This battle is crucial and the Chinese army must not be allowed to break through."
Lankfur looked serious, nodded and said: "What Lord Gobard said is reasonable. This battle cannot be failed and the Chinese army cannot break through. If we win, we will achieve a staged success. With the capital to negotiate with Li Zhen, we can even We can continue to advance north, but if we fail, we may no longer have a foothold on Hong Kong Island, and even the British, French, and American soldiers captured by China will be difficult to rescue."
"Commanders, please go all out and give everything you have for this battle."
Frankfurt looked sincere and there was excitement in his eyes.
Russell considered it carefully and said, "I am willing to go to the front line to command in person."
Adams replied: "I would, too."
After thinking for a while, the American commander nodded in agreement. Some of the other commanders from various countries did not want to take the risk themselves, but the three most important countries had already nodded. They had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree. The commanders from various countries reached an agreement. Quickly bring the army, as well as a large number of soldiers and tanks, and rush to the front line to take over the command of the battle.
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Minle Town, outside the city.
Qi Zhenhai's army gathered here for a short rest.
The command post, Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng, as well as the three brigade commanders under Qi Zhenhai, all gathered here. Qi Zhenhai had already given instructions for the general arrangements for the next step, but the candidate for the breakout had not yet been determined. The first brigade commander was in mood swings Da DaDa said: "Commander, let's leave this breakout to the First Brigade. The last time we attacked Minle Town, we let the generals from various countries slip away. This time we break through the defense line and rush to the Governor's Mansion. Our First Brigade will definitely complete the task and capture all the people." Foreign general."
The commander of the second brigade objected: "Commander, even if we adopt the order of one, two, and three, our brothers from the second brigade should be on the field. The elders of the first brigade are fighting in the front. This is not good."
The commander of the third brigade smiled slightly and said calmly: "The youngest should be the most favored in the family, but I, the youngest, can't get anything. The commander of the first brigade and the commander of the second brigade can at least give our brothers in the third brigade a meritorious service." Chance."
Three brigade commanders, with high morale.
The three of them didn't take the matter of the army being surrounded seriously, thinking that they could definitely get away from it.
Qi Zhenhai said: "This time, the second brigade commander will lead the troops to break through."
"Thank you, sir."
The commander of the second brigade was extremely excited, with a smile on his face.
Seeing the sad face of the First Brigade Commander, Qi Zhenhai comforted him: "First Brigade Commander, I know you are eager for revenge, but after the battle in Minle Town, many soldiers of the First Brigade were injured, so we must Take a short rest and don't be anxious. There will be a chance for revenge." After a pause, Qi Zhenhai looked at the third brigade commander again and said with a smile: "Third brigade commander, you are going to fight in the main event later. If you fall behind by then, , I will remove you from your post."
"Please rest assured, commander, the third brigade will ensure that it completes its mission."
The third brigade commander raised his hand in salute and smiled.
The second brigade commander immediately mobilized soldiers and marched towards the defense line built by generals from various countries.
Shihe Village, located in the southwest of Minle Town, is the only way to the Governor's Palace of Hong Kong. A large number of British soldiers have gathered in this place. Before that, after the arrival of commanders such as Adams and Russell, Take back the power in James's hands, and then start to divide the work, dividing the area around Jardine's Hill into several areas, each area is garrisoned by soldiers from one country.
The British troops led by Adams and James happened to be stationed at the intersection of Shihe Village.
Lines of fortifications line the road.
Cannons one after another, all in place.
Huge tanks parked behind them, ready to support at any time.
The strategy formulated by Adams was very simple. It did not require British soldiers to take the initiative to attack, they only needed to hold their positions. As long as they held the line of defense, the armies from various countries surrounding Jardine's Hill would naturally continue to compress the Qi Zhenhai fleet's living space. As time went by, , Qi Zhenhai’s army is easier to defeat without food and weapons.
"Report."
A scout came to the command post and reported: "Your Excellency, Commander, Qi Zhenhai's army is running towards us."
"good."
Adams decisively ordered: "Order the soldiers to prepare to block the advance of the Chinese army."
"yes."
The scouts went to convey the order. After a short time, the front positions began to exchange fire. At the same time, cannons also fired. Powerful firepower poured out, forming a forest of death, which made the attack of the second brigade commander a powerful one. of blocking.
In this battle, both sides tried their best.
Adams and James used different methods of defense. Adams adopted a blocking method. Three checkpoints were set up on a road. The first checkpoint was to deploy troops on both sides of the road to block. As long as the soldiers entered this checkpoint, they would immediately They were attacked by fire from both sides; the second level was to set up a defense line on the road to block the incoming troops; the third line of defense was a defense line composed of tanks and soldiers, using the power of tanks to crush the opponent.
The three lines of defense continue to weaken the strength of Chinese soldiers.
Moreover, the three lines of defense are related.
The artillery on the third line of defense can support the soldiers on the first line of defense, which is equivalent to the strength of the first line of defense being supported by artillery. The tanks and artillery are placed on the last line of defense, keeping a sufficient distance from the Chinese army's artillery. This allows the artillery shells to land on the first line of defense, but not on the third line of defense, and the second line of defense can support the first line of defense and protect the stability of the first line of defense.
In this way, the defense line deployed by Adams is as stable as a mountain.
Adams paid attention to the development of the situation and found that the Chinese army was blocked, with a smile on his face.
