Chapter two hundred and sixteen (monthly ticket for the battle of Yuan)
"Songpa!"
"Baili!"
The two hands held each other tightly. They separated after a long time. Cai E sighed with emotion: "Baili, how long have we not seen each other? I heard that you later came to Wang Hengyue's place. I originally wanted to see you, but who would have thought of Yuan Shikai?
I was transferred to Beijing with just one transfer order."
"Yes, I was also very worried at the time." Jiang Baili said, "I heard that you later escaped with the help of a famous prostitute, Xiao Fengxian?"
"Haha, there is no such thing." Cai E laughed and said: "If Yuan Shikai really refuses to let me go, how can I escape from Beijing with a prostitute? These are just rumors."
Jiang Baili also smiled and said: "I was also thinking at the time, how could Yuan Shikai, such a shrewd person, watch you run away right in front of me."
After chatting for a while, Cai E put away his smile and said, "Wang Hengyue asked you to come?"
Jiang Baili nodded: "After Hengshuai received your letter, he did not hesitate and agreed to your request for a passage."
The word "Hengshuai" came out of Jiang Baili's mouth, which made Cai E startled for a moment, and then his face showed joy: "Since the envoy Wang Zhen is willing to use the road, it's the best. There is a lot to be done to drive away Beiyang."
He turned his attention to Jiang Baili: "Actually, I also know why Commander Wang did what he did. He wanted our National Guard Army to fight Beiyang first!"
Jiang Baili nodded silently, and Cai E smiled: "But I don't care. As long as I can successfully protect the country and protect the law, I, Cai E, am willing to be shattered to pieces! I just want Baili to go back and tell me that when our national army is in danger,
Commander Wang must lend a helping hand!"
"We will definitely do this!" Jiang Baili solemnly promised: "Not only that, we can also provide some supplies of ammunition and ammunition. When the time is right, we will also send troops. At least in the fight against Yuan, we stand together."
"Okay!" Cai E raised his voice a little: "As long as they can successfully oppose Yuan in Sichuan, the National Guard Army will definitely not stay in Sichuan, but will leave Sichuan and continue to go north to fight against Yuan Hu Guo by force!"
Jiang Baili and Cai E's eyes met, and everything was lost in words.
At this time, Cai E coughed hard several times, as if he was in great pain. Jiang Baili recalled Wang Hengyue's explanation and hurriedly said with concern: "Songpo, Hengshuai asked me to tell you when you come here, please pay attention to your health!"
"Don't worry, I know my body is fine."
In January 1916, the first and second detachments of Cai E's First National Defense Army took the route to Luzhou and encountered Wu Xiangzhen's fourth mixed brigade of 4,000 people in Yongchuan!
Wu Xiangzhen's 4th Mixed Brigade had an absolute advantage in strength and launched a ferocious offensive before the National Guard Army could stand firm.
The battlefield at this time was very interesting. The National Guard Army passed through Luzhou in a swaggering manner and was not attacked by Wang Hengyue's troops. Therefore, although it penetrated deep into Sichuan, the rear was actually safe.
At the same time, Wang Hengyue's tribes in Neijiang and Luzhou were eyeing the battlefield and could launch attacks on Yongchuan later.
Wu Xiangzhen is also a strong general in the Beiyang. He is well aware of the current unfavorable situation of his army. In order to avoid being flanked and defeat the enemy as soon as possible, he personally commanded the entire fourth brigade to launch a ferocious attack on the National Guard Army!
Ma Xiao held the telescope in his hand and had been paying close attention to the developments on the battlefield.
The Fourth Mixed Brigade was an elite force from the North, well-equipped and well-stocked with ammunition. As soon as it came up, it launched a ferocious attack on the National Protectorate Army.
Although the Yunnan New Army was also an elite force, it had to march a long way and was still at a big disadvantage compared to the Beiyang Army in terms of weapons.
But the fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers of the National Defense Army amazed Ma Xiao!
Relying on the support of artillery, the Fourth Brigade launched waves of offensives against the National Protectorate Army. However, under the unfavorable situation, the National Protectorate Army still firmly defended its position and responded calmly!
The artillery shells created a whirlwind and fell around the position of the National Guards, and bursts of fire shot into the sky.
Almost all of a small group of National Guard soldiers in one position were killed, but another group quickly made up for it.
The familiar flag of "protecting the country and fighting against Yuan" was flying over the battlefield again after the "Second Revolution"!
Ma Xiao nodded, Cai E was very good at leading troops.
Suddenly he pointed to the front: "The first team is led by Deng Taizhong. Where is it? Who is commanding the right wing?"
"Sichuan recruits Xiong Kewu's troops!"
"What? Xiong Kewu is back?"
"Yes, in order to oppose Yuan Shikai's proclaimed emperor, Xiong Kewu first returned to Shanghai to contact the revolutionaries, and then went to Hong Kong to borrow 100,000 yuan from Li Gengen and others to go to Kunming to participate in the campaign launched by Cai E and Tang Jiyao against Yuan Huguo. 12
On the 10th of the month, Xiong Kewu arrived in Kunming. On the 19th, Xiong Kewu, Dan Maoxin and others set out with Deng Taizhong, the first detachment of the National Guard Army. They gathered some local teams on the way, and the old troops who had been living in various parts of Sichuan came one after another. He was
The National Defense Army Headquarters is recruiting envoys for Sichuan."
Ma Xiao nodded: "Does Hengshuai know?"
"should know."
Ma Xiao seemed to understand something
Xiong Kewu stood on the battlefield, feeling like he was in another world.
He never imagined that he could come back, continue to command the troops, and see the banner of "Protect the country and fight against Yuan"!
That time, under this flag, countless comrades fell. They left Chongqing and conquered Sichuan with drugs and force. Xiong Kewu finally tasted defeat and escaped from Chongqing.
But now, he is back. As long as he can win Yongzhou, Chongqing is in sight!
Xiong Kewu always dreamed there that one day he would be able to return to Chongqing!
When heading towards Yongzhou, Xiong Kewu wanted to visit Wang Hengyue, who had saved him three times, but the war was urgent, so he suppressed this idea.
I just feel a little strange, Wang Hengyue has been dismissed from the post of garrison envoy in southern Sichuan by Yuan Shikai, why hasn't he sent troops to rebel against Yuan?
Also, the battle is starting right here, is he indifferent?
Last but not least, Wang Hengyue must know that he is back, why is there still no news from him?
Xiong Kewu was a little confused, but the fierce sound of gunfire on the battlefield no longer allowed him to think any more.
"Recruiting envoy, the artillery fire in Beiyang is too fierce, brothers have suffered heavy casualties!" Deng Taizhong, the leader of the first detachment, unbuttoned his military uniform and ran over panting: "We are facing each other from the front, and we really can't separate our troops. Please recruit us."
Please take your troops and strike on the side to distract the 4th Brigade and reduce the pressure on me from the front!"
Xiong Kewu hesitated for a moment: "Detachment leader, it's not that I don't work hard, it's just that my talents have just been gathered together, and the weapons are incomplete, so there is no way to fight!"
Deng Taizhong was stunned.
Xiong Kewu has always been a passionate young man, and has never known fear. In order to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he fought bloody battles regardless of life and death, and escaped death several times.
During the second revolution, he was the first to raise the flag of righteousness and fought until the last moment. But why is he afraid now?
In fact, Deng Taizhong didn't know that people can change. The Xiong Kewu now is no longer the Xiong Kewu before!
Since the failure of the second revolution, Xiong Kewu suddenly realized a truth: a person who has lost his army is like a lost dog!
Xiong Kewu lost his army and had no choice but to escape from Sichuan in embarrassment.
And his brother Wang Hengyue has more and more troops and is getting stronger. Even when the battle in Sichuan is so fierce, he can rely on the strength of his troops to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and choose the best time to take action!
Why? There is only one reason: He has people, guns, and cannons in his hands! He doesn't have to be afraid of anyone.
And what about me? After all the hard work, I have raised an army again, and I must not let it fail again.
The days of hot-blooded youth are gone forever, and now it’s time to think about yourself. Regardless of whether you succeed or fail in your quest for Yuan, it is very important to have an army in your hands.
In fact, not only did he think so, but so did Liu Cunhou, who also returned to Sichuan.
I heard that Liu Cunhou also formed a team, and Yu wanted to make a comeback. I was his enemy at the beginning, and after he defeated Yuan Shengli, there would definitely be conflicts!
He has not yet avenged his revenge for being driven out of Chongqing, so how can he lose his strength at this time?
Xiong Kewu had been thinking for a long time that if he had to fight Liu Cunhou in the future, Wang Hengyue would definitely be on his side, and it would be much easier to defeat Liu Cunhou.
Deng Taizhong would never guess what Xiong Kewu was thinking. After being stunned for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, then please ask the envoy to guard this place no matter what. I will find a way on my own."
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The sound of artillery, gunfire, and explosions became more intense.
The 4th Beiyang Mixed Brigade swept towards the National Defense Army's position like crazy.
Deng Taizhong was holding on there, no matter what, he had to withstand the enemy's offensive here!
"Detachment leader, I was sent by Brigadier Ma from Neijiang. Brigadier Ma asked me to send fifty boxes of ammunition!"
Deng Taizhong was overjoyed. Now the battlefield is in great need of bombs: "Go back and thank Brigadier Ma, and ask him if he can help me get a batch of bombs!"
"No problem. Brigadier Ma said that this is the order of the garrison. The National Guard Army will have whatever they want. Brigadier Ma asked the National Guard Army to hold on for a day or two and he will mobilize artillery support!"
Deng Taizhong was even more delighted. With the support from Luzhou and Neijiang, this battle would be much easier to fight.
A new enemy rushed up, and Deng Taizhong raised his voice: "Brothers, fight, fight! Protect the country and challenge Yuan, don't be afraid, our reinforcements are coming!"
Gunfire flew and blood splattered. The sound of gunfire drowned out everything, and the shouts made the ground tremble.
The Yongzhou battlefield became a battlefield for a life-and-death contest between the Beiyang Army and the National Protectorate Army. Behind them, Wang Hengyue's army in Neijiang and Luzhou were quietly waiting for changes on the battlefield.
They are waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to resolve the battle in one fell swoop!!.