Although the attack on the Hubei battlefield started one day in advance, it had no impact on the attacks in the direction of Shaanxi and Yunnan-Guizhou. On June 18, the two cavalry corps of the Western Sichuan Army had already begun to cross the dividing line between Gansu and Shaanxi and entered
into Shaanxi. Almost at the same time, the southern front troops also launched an attack on Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.
According to the previous division of the northern front troops, Liu Zhiye, commander of the First Cavalry Army, has led two brigades of the First Cavalry Army and troops directly under the army to attack Hanzhong south. Cooperating with the troops heading north from Sichuan, they have opened up the two provinces of Gansu and Qinghai in one fell swoop.
Sichuan's communication lines. The main forces of the two cavalry armies, led by Wang Yuze and Cai Yun, headed straight for Baoji, the western gateway to Xi'an.
"Young Marshal, Baoji is ahead. The Qing army doesn't pay much attention to the defense here. There are only 20,000 green battalions in Baoji City." Wu Huiyao, the staff officer in charge of intelligence, introduced to Wang Yuze. The agents of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Baoji,
All the situations in Baoji City have been conveyed.
"There are only 20,000 green battalions, which are vulnerable to a single blow. What about the heavy firepower? Does Baoji City have artillery and heavy machine guns?" Wang Yuze asked. It is inevitable to capture Baoji, but how many casualties it will take to capture it needs to be carefully considered.
The Western Sichuan Army has much fewer troops than the Qing Army. The life of every soldier of the Western Sichuan Army is very precious.
"Baoji City only has a total of ten 105mm light howitzers, all produced by the Jinling Manufacturing Bureau. Their power and range are not very good and cannot be compared with ours. We can suppress them with our Type 82 infantry cannon.
There are no heavy machine guns, not a single one. In addition, among the 20,000 green battalions, less than one-tenth are equipped with new rifles. Most people are equipped with old-fashioned muskets, and even many people still use broadswords.
Spear!" Wu Huiyao said. He was also very optimistic about this battle. No matter how you looked at it, Baoji didn't look like a tough nut and should be easy to win.
"Who is the general who defends Baoji City?" Cai Yun asked. Although weapons and equipment play a very important role in war, it is people who really play a decisive role. If Baoji's generals have outstanding abilities, it is possible that they will be defeated.
Causes a little trouble.
"Chief of Staff, the guard of Baoji is a general named Hu Weilong. He is about thirty years old and can be considered young and promising. However, he seems not to be liked by Wei Guangtao, the governor of Shaanxi, so he was sent to Baoji." Wu Huiyao.
replied.
"Oh? Is there such a thing? Didn't Wei Guangtao deliberately send this man named Hu Weilong to die? Is it possible to instigate him to rebel?" Wang Yuze asked. If he could win Baoji without a fight, it would be a great blow to the entire army.
It is a very big incentive. Now the intention of the Qing army is obviously to abandon other places in Shaanxi and defend Xi'an. They also seem to realize that although their troops are huge, they are no match for the Western Sichuan Army. They will defend Xi'an and wait for the entire battlefield
It is undoubtedly the best way to decide the next step based on the changes in the situation. Therefore, Hu Weilong is obviously regarded as an abandoned son. Such a person should be easy to instigate rebellion.
Wu Huiyao shook his head: "The people from the Military Intelligence Bureau have already tried, but Hu Weilong is full of feudal thoughts of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. He was a military examiner in the second year of Guangxu's reign. He was born in a poor family. To be able to achieve his current status is deeply loved.
Huang En, therefore is extremely hostile to me in Western Sichuan. Two days ago, the Military Intelligence Agency sent people to instigate him, but in the end, they lost an excellent agent!"
"In that case, there is nothing more to say. Since he is a foolish loyalist of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and his hands are stained with the blood of our soldiers in Western Sichuan, we cannot keep him. Order the troops to move forward at full speed and strive to win the battle within today.
Capture Baoji!" Wang Yuze said with a serious face. Since the Manchus entered the customs, they have ruled for more than two hundred years, making many Han people forget their ancestors. Wang Yuze has always been indifferent to this kind of people.
Tolerant. If you don't jump out and go against Sichuan West, it's okay. Once you go against Sichuan West, you will be mercilessly annihilated by Sichuan West!
After the order was conveyed, more than 50,000 people and horses gathered together to form a black river, rolling towards the east.
Baoji City, Shenjiang Mansion. At this moment, the Baoji prefect and other civil servants and wealthy households in the city have all fled. After the Qing government ordered the siege of Western Sichuan, Baoji City was in a state of panic. People with connections and ability fled here one after another.
, now the only people left in the city are the old, weak, sick and disabled, with nowhere to go. The others are Hu Weilong and his subordinates who were also treated as abandoned sons.
"Sir, the news I just found out is that the Western Sichuan Army is less than fifty miles away from Baoji and will be able to reach Baoji in half an hour!" A Green Camp general reported to Hu Weilong.
"Order all ministries to prepare for battle. We have bathed in the emperor's grace. Now it is time to be loyal to the emperor and the court!" Hu Weilong said loudly. Although Hu Weilong is only in his thirties, he looks very mature and has a full face.
Hu, looks like a standard military commander.
"I will obey your orders!" All the generals replied one after another. However, most people were still a little unwilling to accept the fate of their abandoned son. Who wants to die if they are living well? In their opinion, and
The battle in western Sichuan was simply seeking death. However, everyone knew Hu Weilong's temper, and no matter how dissatisfied he was, they did not dare to show it.
"Very good! Today we will fight against the rebels in Baoji. If we don't succeed, we will be successful! Your family will be taken care of by the court!" Hu Weilong nodded and said with great satisfaction.
"Yes! Sir!" All the generals replied one after another, then left the General's Mansion and returned to the camp to prepare.
Looking at the backs of his subordinates, Hu Weilong sighed slightly in his heart. These people are the pillars of the imperial court, but now they have to be lost here, which makes him feel very uncomfortable. The military meeting held in Xi'an
At the meeting, he advocated defending Baoji and hoped to use Baoji as the place for the decisive battle with the Western Sichuan Army. However, his proposal was vetoed by Zhu Hongzhang, the Northern Front General. The reason was that Baoji City could not accommodate an army of 200,000 people.
, and could not withstand the attack of the Western Sichuan Army. Xi'an City has high walls and strong walls, which can effectively resist the Western Sichuan Army's artillery advantage, making it easier to defend.
Hu Weilong had no choice. Although he fought hard, he finally got an order to lead his troops to defend Baoji. There was no doubt that he was regarded as an abandoned son and a pawn to test the strength of the Western Sichuan Army. However, Hu Weilong
He was not dissatisfied. For him, perhaps shrouding his body in horse leather was the best way to serve the imperial court.
"Boom!" From the west of Baoji City, there was a sound like muffled thunder. The Qing troops stationed at the city head poked their heads out to look around, and saw a black line in the distant sky. Then, it got closer and closer.
It became a black sea composed of cavalry.
"Oh my god, there are so many cavalry from the Western Sichuan Army!" The Qing troops on the top of Baoji City exclaimed, their faces turned pale. They had not seen with their own eyes the strength of the Western Sichuan Army.
However, due to rumors and rumors, the Western Sichuan Army has become a heavenly soldier and general that can fight one against a hundred. Now that the Western Sichuan Army has dispatched so many troops, how could it be possible with their small number of people to defend it? If it weren't for Hu Weilong's rule
If the army were harsh, I am afraid some soldiers would have fled for their lives on the spot!
"Order the artillery to prepare. First get rid of the Qing army's artillery, then provide cover for the engineers, blow up Baoji City, and rush in directly!" Wang Yuze put down the telescope in his hand and gave the order.
Cai Yun did not object to this, and seemed to be deliberately cultivating Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze was often in charge of command, which greatly improved Wang Yuze's ability to lead troops in battles. Of course, leading troops in battles was, for Wang Yuze,
It is not the most important, but as the future leader of the Western Sichuan Army, he must know a little bit about these things. Otherwise, how can he subdue the powerful generals of the Western Sichuan Army?
Soon, the cannons of the Western Sichuan Army were pulled out of the exit, and the cannons pointed at the head of Baoji City with their ferocious muzzles raised.
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