Two hundred and thirtieth chapters prepare to counterattack
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On May 16, the Western Sichuan Army and the Japanese Army had fought in Shanhaiguan for 4 days. A thick layer of Japanese soldiers had accumulated under Shanhaiguan and Jiaoshan. However, whether it was Shanhaiguan or Jiaoshan, it was still in the Western Sichuan Army.
Under control, the Japanese army suffered heavy losses. More than 30,000 people had been lost in the four-day battle. However, the Japanese army's attack became increasingly crazy, and it seemed that they had realized that they were not far from failure.
On the night of the 16th, in Chengdu, Wang Yuze came here again after handling official duties. Since the beginning of the Shanhaiguan War, he has come to the General Staff Headquarters once a day to listen to the latest battle reports.
Now, except for some remote mountainous areas, the entire China has been occupied by the Western Sichuan Army. The power of the Qing Dynasty has been completely wiped out. Officials sent by the Western Sichuan Government are rushing to various places to take office, and they will be in the army.
With close cooperation, the local area was stabilized and reformed the western Sichuan model to win the hearts of the people for western Sichuan. In this process, there were naturally many loyalists from the Qing Dynasty resisting, but they were all mercilessly ruthlessly by the western Sichuan army.
Suppressed. Most Han people were optimistic about the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in western Sichuan. After years of publicity, they already knew what kind of life the people in western Sichuan lived, and were full of envy. They hoped that one day they would also
The farmers who can become the people of western Sichuan. The vast majority of China's population are eager to be able to be distributed to the land. Chinese farmers have an extremely deep affection for the land and can own a piece of their own land. For them,
It is undoubtedly a dream. By forcibly redeeming the land in the hands of landlords and allocating it to farmers without land and with little land, it will naturally quickly gain their support. All of this has been carried out in an orderly manner under the leadership of the cabinet.
The whole of China is gradually moving towards stability again. The only thing that involves the true gaze is undoubtedly the Battle of Shanhaiguan.
"How is the battle on the front line?" Wang Yuze asked as soon as he walked into the combat room of the General Staff Headquarters.
"The Japanese army's attacks are still very fierce, but Shanhaiguan and Jiaoshan are still under our control." Xiong Wu replied.
"How are our casualties?" Wang Yuze asked. The main force guarding Shanhaiguan had only four divisions of troops, which was at an absolute disadvantage compared to the Japanese army. Especially the 23rd Division, which defended Jiujianghe, retreated.
He was almost crippled at the time, which made Wang Yuze feel very distressed.
"The casualties are not very large. During the four-day offensive and defensive battle, our army suffered less than 4,000 casualties, and the casualties of the Japanese were at least ten times that of ours. However, even such huge casualties did not scare the Japanese.
Instead, the attack became more and more fierce!" Xiong Wu said. According to the information obtained by the General Staff, the entire Shanhaiguan except for the city walls, almost the buildings in the city were blown into ruins. Fortunately, the Japanese cannons were destroyed during the battle.
Younger, otherwise there would be no tiles in Shanhaiguan City.
"When will reinforcements arrive?" Wang Yuze asked. After all, the war is on Chinese land. The longer the time is, the more unfavorable it will be for China. It is in line with China's situation. The war will end as soon as possible or burn the war abroad.
interests.
"The reinforcements of the four divisions were rushing to Shanhaiguan quickly, but it would take some time. Mainly because of traffic, the cannons prepared by each unit, especially heavy artillery, were particularly slow. At the current speed, at least it was still
It will take a week to get to Shanhaiguan!" Xiong Wu replied. The roads in the area ruled by the Qing Dynasty were really bad, which seriously affected the mobility. And the railway was not built, which made the Western Sichuan Army's
It is very difficult for the personnel and equipment of the four divisions to arrive at Shanhaiguan.
"One week? No! This time is too long." Wang Yuze shook his head. Although western Sichuan is sure to win now, the pressure is also very great. After unifying the country, a large amount of funds are needed to carry out construction, and the cabinet has already put forward requirements.
The army ended the war early. In addition, the great powers continued to put pressure on western Sichuan, demanding that the Far East region restore peace as soon as possible.
Xiong Wu didn't say much, and there was no way for him to put objective factors there. He could not fly to Shanhaiguan by himself, right?
"In this way, let the four reinforcements temporarily give up all heavy weapons and only carry light and medium-sized mortars and heavy machine guns to Shanhaiguan! Be sure to arrive at Shanhaiguan within four days. It must be launched on May 21st
A counterattack against the Japanese army!" Wang Yuze said.
"Master General! The Japanese army suffered heavy losses, but the main force still exists. If there is not enough firepower support, even if we can defeat the Japanese army, we will suffer heavy losses!" Xiong Wu said hurriedly. He did not want to exchange the lives of a large number of soldiers for their lives.
Victory, the Chinese are not as crazy as the Japanese.
"Don't worry! I'll find a way to help the firepower support, so our soldiers won't suffer any losses!" Wang Yuze said.
"Oh? Is there any good way?" Xiong Wu asked.
"Shanhaiguan is close to the seaside. Our naval fleet has been rampant in Japan for a long time and has captured hundreds of merchant ships. These merchant ships have to be sent back to the country, and the fleet also needs to rest. At that time, let the escort merchant ships back to China
Just go to Shanhaiguan to provide firepower support to the army. The power of naval guns is much more powerful than that of the army's heavy artillery. It is enough to clear obstacles for the army's offensive!" Wang Yuze said with a smile. He seemed to have seen it.
The Japanese army was in a tragic situation under the ravage of the naval guns of the western Sichuan Navy.
Xiong Wu's eyes lit up and he was very happy and said, "This is indeed a good way and can be implemented!" In this case, the four divisions supporting Shanhaiguan can advance lightly and quickly arrive at Shanhaiguan. The reinforcements of the four divisions added
The two cavalry troops and the defenders stationed in Shanhaiguan were enough to launch a decisive counterattack against the Japanese army.
"I will contact the Navy Department, and the General Staff Headquarters will give orders to the troops supporting Shanhaiguan!" Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, the Grand Marshal!" Xiong Wu nodded and immediately ordered the communications officer to send a report to the First Division, Second Division, 14th Division and 15th Division who were marching towards Shanhaiguan. If they wanted them to speed up the marches, they must
Hurry to Shanhaiguan before May 20.
After leaving the General Staff Headquarters, Wang Yuze returned to the inspection office. At the same time, he sent someone to call the Minister of the Navy Zhang Cheng to see it. This time, Shanhaiguan's counterattack required the Navy's joint efforts.
When Zhang Cheng arrived at the inspector's mansion, it was already 10 o'clock in the evening. The navy made great contributions, and Zhang Cheng was very happy, and his whole face was full of redness. Now the western Sichuan Navy is plundering along the coast of Japan, placing Japanese cities,
The ports and even fishing villages were destroyed, and the entire Japan was already in panic. It is estimated that it is not far from admitting defeat. In this war, the navy undoubtedly made great achievements and this huge honor.
As well as the post-war promotion, many people from the Western Sichuan Navy were very excited.
"Master General!" After Zhang Cheng came to Wang Yuze's study, he was led in by Wang Wei. Seeing Wang Yuze standing next to a map of China and surrounding areas in the study, he hurriedly said.
"Here you come? Please sit down. The Navy has gained a lot during this period, right?" Wang Yuze asked with a smile.
"Report to the general, the Navy has destroyed all the Japanese cities and ports in the Seto Inland Sea since then, and is currently preparing to carry Tokyo Bay and teach Japan a painful lesson. If they do not surrender, then we will bombard the bombing.
Tokyo! Crash their Emperor Palace and blow that shitty emperor to death!" Zhang Cheng said. The current western Sichuan Navy has become the first fleet in the Far East and Asia, and he has the confidence.
"Well! That's good. However, there is a mission that needs to be carried out by the navy for the time being. Leave some warships to continue to destroy Japan's coastal cities, and other fleets, prepare for the mission!" Wang Yuze said.
"Master, what is the mission? How many warships need to be dispatched to carry out?" Zhang Cheng asked.
"The army is now fighting fiercely with the Japanese army in Shanhaiguan and plans to launch a counterattack in 4 days. However, due to road reasons, the army's artillery was unable to reach the battlefield in four days. Therefore, the only way is to let the navy come forward. The battlefield in Shanhaiguan is all by the sea.
, The Navy can come in handy. As for the battleship, just send a battleship, two heavy cruisers, two light cruisers and four destroyers to form a formation!" Wang Yuze said.
A battleship has three dual-mounted 305mm 50-caliber naval guns, 6 105mm caliber single-load guns; 8 88mm single-load guns. Its firepower strength and shell delivery ability are far superior to those of the Western Sichuan Army.
The power of a gun is much stronger than that of the army even at the same level. The cannons of a battleship, two heavy cruisers, two light cruisers, and four destroyers are enough to make western Sichuan.
The Army's counterattack provided fire support.
"Yes, Grandmaster, I'll make arrangements now." Zhang Cheng nodded. He knew that the eyes of the whole country were now focused on Shanhaiguan, where the battle was the most important, and the navy should naturally provide support.
Even if one battleship was transferred, two heavy cruisers, two light cruisers and four destroyers would not have much impact on the navy. The Japanese Navy has been almost complete, and the remaining few old battleships and several
All ten torpedo boats gathered in Tokyo Bay to prepare to defend their capital, and the western Sichuan Navy could unscrupulously move near the coast of Japan.
On the morning of May 17, the 1st, 2nd, 14th and 15th Divisions of the Western Sichuan Army gave up heavy equipment and rushed to Shanhaiguan with all their might. At the same time, the Western Sichuan Navy left the Seto Inland Sea from Kii Water.
, consisting of the battleship "Xikang", the heavy cruisers "Lhasa" and "Kangding", the light cruisers "Bazhong" and "Zigong", as well as the four destroyers, Beihai 5, Beihai 6, Beihai 7 and Beihai 8
The formation quickly left the main force of the fleet and sailed south.
(Sorry, I got it wrong in the previous chapters. The Battle of Shanhaiguan started in May, not April. I hope the book friends will understand!)
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