At the same time, Wang Zhanyuan, the governor of Hubei, and Chen Guangyuan, the governor of Jiangxi, finally sent troops to Hunan in view of the current critical situation and the repeated urging of the Beijing government.
Huyan is about to become a huge battlefield.
The North and the South will hunt in Hunan.
This is a decisive battle that determines the fate of Hunan, and to a certain extent, it is also a decisive battle that determines the fate of China!
As for the Northern Army, Zhang Jingyao, Wu Peifu, Wang Zhanyuan, and Chen Guangyuan invested a total of 12 divisions and 100,000 local troops in the Hunan battlefield, developing a decisive battle posture.
As for the Northern Expeditionary Army, an infantry division, 6 independent mixed brigades, an independent artillery division, as well as aircraft and armored units were invested to assist in the battle.
In terms of absolute numbers, the Northern Army has the upper hand, but the current battle cannot be won simply by the number of people.
The two sides did not rush for a decisive battle, but took their time to arrange their troops and make all preparations for the decisive battle.
The National Revolutionary Army was divided into two groups on the battlefield of the Northern Expedition, one commanded by Liu Zhaocheng and the other commanded by Zhang Xiaohuai. These two unparalleled generals will join forces to put on a great show in Hunan!
"Although the Northern Army has many people and strength, its numbers are mixed and its orders are different. There are Hunan Army, Hubei Army, and Han Army. Each has its own thoughts and plans. If you attack Hunan, Hubei will not be saved. If you attack Hubei, Han will be saved.
If we don't save him, there's no need to worry." Facing the fierce Northern Army, Liu Zhaocheng said confidently: "The only opponent is Wu Peifu. Although Wu Peifu is strict in running the army and is quite good at marching and fighting, he can't do it alone.
It's hard to do anything if we can't hold on." Li Zongren said with a smile: "Commander-in-Chief, the war has not yet begun, and the outcome is known. The decisive battle in Hunan is over, and the victory of the Northern Expedition is already in my hands. Our right army's Zhang Xiaohuai Department faces Chen Guangyuan's Department in Jiangxi Province.
, I wonder what the commander-in-chief thinks of the outcome?" "Hengshuai's favorite person can't be wrong." Liu Zhaocheng blurted out: "Besides, Zhang Xiaohuai is as famous as Cai Zhen and General Jiang. I don't expect Chen Guangyuan to be his opponent!" "Report, Zhang Jingyao
His younger brother Zhang Jingtang was the commander-in-chief of the former enemy. Zhang Jingtang was mixed into 11
The brigade dealt with the Hunan Army, using the main force of the 7th Division and the 24th Division to move in the direction of Loudi."
"Zhang Jingtang? That Zhang Sishuai, Xiao Zhuge?" Liu Zhaocheng laughed after hearing this: "I heard that this man often compares himself to Mr. Wolong. In the decisive battle in Hunan, I will use this Mr. Wolong first!" With a look of expression.
Yizheng: "Order, Rao Guohua's brigade will hold on to Loudi, and the 9th and 10th divisions will divide their forces to attack Lianyuan and Xiangxiang. The independent 3rd mixed brigade will move in the direction of Xiangtan. The aircraft will focus on bombing Huāshi and Cha'en.
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"yes!"
Li Zongren smiled and said: "Commander-in-Chief, are you ready to fight a war?"
There was a hint of disdain in Liu Zhaocheng's words: "Zhang Jingtang compares himself to Zhuge, but he is actually just a mediocre person. I am always doing tricks, but he must be tired of following orders. The two main divisions under him will not be able to do anything for a long time."
You will be dragged down and lose weight!" Liu Zhaocheng didn't take Zhang Jingtang seriously at all, but Zhang Jingtang, who was very proud of himself, was very proud and arrogant when he gained military power!
With the main force of two divisions, this "Little Zhuge and Fourth Commander Zhang" immediately launched a fierce attack on Loudi as soon as they arrived on the battlefield.
The Rao Guohua Brigade did not show any panic when facing the menacing enemy. They relied on Loudi and calmly dealt with the challenge from Zhang Jingtang!
After attacking several times in a row, Zhang Jingtang returned without success several times under Loudi's tight defense, which made "Little Zhuge" a little uncontrollable and angry.
The news that came later also made Zhang Sishuai panic.
Instead of reinforcing Loudi, the Northern Expedition launched attacks on Lianyuan and Xiangxiang.
"Lianyuan, Xiangxiang? What does the Northern Expeditionary Army want to do?" Zhang Jingtang stared at the map for a long time, and then suddenly realized: "Liu Zhaocheng wants to occupy these two places and outflank our army's two wings. Send the order, and the Huncheng 11th Brigade immediately gives up.
Pursue the Hunan Army and march into Lianyuan. The 24th Division marched into Xiangxiang and defended on the spot. We must block the offensive of the Northern Expeditionary Army and don't lose Lianyuan!" After saying that, he sneered: "I will hold on to these two places and attack fiercely.
Loudi, with Loudi as the center, what can you do to me!"
Commander Zhang gave an order, and the 11th Brigade and the 2a Division immediately gave up everything and rushed towards Lianyuan and Xiangxiang.
After arriving at the designated battlefield, the 9th and 10th divisions of the Northern Expeditionary Army did not immediately launch an attack on Lianyuan and Xiangxiang. Instead, they leisurely built an offensive on the spot, as if they were going to confront the enemy for a long time.
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Before Zhang Jingtang could figure out what the other party meant, the news suddenly came that the Northern Expeditionary Army had dispatched planes and launched a fierce bombing on Huā Shi and Cha En.
At first, Zhang Jingtang didn't take it seriously, but reports that kept coming in made him fall into mihuo again.
The Northern Expeditionary Army's air force bombed the two places without stopping. After a wave passed, the planes that had replenished fuel and bombs would soon fly back to continue the bombing.
Although there were only two planes going back and forth, this abnormal behavior made Zhang Jingtang feel uneasy.
"What exactly does Liu Zhaocheng want to do?
Zhang Jingtang frowned and stared at the map without blinking for a long time, as if just looking at the map would tell him that it was really similar.
"No!" Suddenly, Zhang Jingtang shouted: "Liu Zhaocheng attacked Lianyuan and Xiangxiang to disturb my sight. His real purpose was to seize the Hua Stone and Tea En, and then march into Xiangtan.
Attack Zhuzhou by force and directly attack Changsha!"
Zhang Jingtang broke into cold sweat when he thought of this "plot".
Is this okay? If Xiangtan and Zhuzhou fall into the hands of the Northern Expeditionary Army, then Changsha will directly face the attack of the Northern Expeditionary Army!
"Pass the order, pass the order!" Zhang Jingtang shouted repeatedly: "The Huncheng 11th Brigade abandoned Lianyuan and moved towards Loudi, taking over our 7th Division to attack Loudi. The 24th Division entered Xiangtan first.
The 7th Division accepts the defense of Xiangxiang!"
Less than two days after the order was issued, it was overturned by Commander Zhang again, and they entered Lianyuan and Xiangxiang. After receiving the new order, they hurriedly followed Commander Zhang's arrangements and set off overnight.
The 11th Huncheng Brigade abandoned Lianyuan, and the Northern Expeditionary Army captured this city without firing a shot!
"Report, our 9th Division entered Lianyuan without any bloodshed, and there were no casualties!" Liu Zhaocheng and Li Zongren looked at each other and smiled: "Zhang Jingtang is an idiot. He gave up Lianyuan to us without firing a single shot or using a single bullet.
.Add another fire to him, and order the 9th Division to move along Sigu, across the river, towards Shaoshan, and assume a posture to annihilate the 11th Huncheng Brigade in Loudi!"
Zhang Jingtang may really have some talents in making troubles, but sadly, the enemy he faces is one of the most outstanding generals in the Northern Expedition: Liu Zhaocheng!
Liu Zhaocheng used his game attitude to easily control the direction of the battle in his own hands!
The 9th Division of the Northern Expeditionary Army, after occupying Lianyuan, quickly changed direction and moved toward Loudi.
Rao Guohua's brigade in Loudi also put on an attack, as if they were going to encircle the 11th Huncheng Brigade in Loudi!
Zhang Jingyao, who had just taken over the defense of Xiangxiang, was still hot in his headquarters when he received an urgent call from the 11th mixed brigade in the direction of Loudi.
The Northern Expeditionary Army's planes suddenly stopped bombing Huashi and Cha'en, and instead flew to Huncheng 11th
There was another burst of bombing over the brigade's position.
Just like these two planes came and went, one was Hua Shi, the other was Tea En, and the other was Loudi. The bombs did not drop a few, but they blew up Zhang Jingtang and made him dizzy.
What exactly did the Bifa Army want to do? Where did Liu Zhaocheng want to fight?
The 11th Mixed Brigade is well-equipped. Like the 7th Division, it is Zhang Jingyao's guard unit. If it is lost in Loudi, the eldest brother will have to twist off his own head, Zhang Jingtang thought with some fear.
Under such a situation, Zhang Jingtang once again adjusted his troops and detached a brigade from the 7th Division to rescue the Loudi Huncheng 11th Brigade!
Zhang Jingtang mobilized his troops to the point of exhaustion and mobilized the soldiers in a daze. He had no idea how Commander Zhang wanted to fight!
Not to mention the soldiers, even Zhang Jingtang himself was confused. At this time, he himself didn't know how to continue fighting!
"Assemble an artillery brigade to bomb Xiangxiang." Liu Zhaocheng said with a smile in his headquarters: "Only bomb, not attack. At the same time, he ordered the 9th Division and Rao Guohua's brigade to carry out bombardment of Xiangxiang."
When the time comes, blow the charge bugle and fire the machine gun, but do not attack!"
"yes!"
Li Zongren drank the tea and put a record into the record player. As melodious music played, Li Zongren said: "The commander-in-chief uses troops everywhere and suspects troops everywhere. Does he really want to defeat Zhang Jingtang with zero casualties?"
"It would be great if there were really zero casualties." Liu Zhaocheng said with a slight smile: "I just want to drive away Zhang Jingtang at the minimum cost. I controlled the line from Loudi to Xiangxiang, and gave us a concentrated
With the troops in place, we can prepare for the decisive battle in Changsha."
As he spoke, he sat down, closed his eyes and immersed himself in the music...
Liu Zhaocheng and Li Zongren could enjoy the music in their own headquarters, but Zhang Jingtang was almost going crazy at this moment.
The Northern Expeditionary Army deployed a large number of artillery and bombarded Xiangxiang non-stop, making their subordinates panic. In the direction of Loudi, news also came that the Northern Expeditionary Army would attack every hour.
Zhang Jingtang was completely confused. The Northern Expeditionary Army in Loudi seemed to be determined not to give up until the Huncheng 11th Brigade was annihilated, and here in Xiangxiang they were being baptized by artillery fire all the time.
Enemies everywhere! Passive defense everywhere!
You feel frightened almost every minute, and there is no peace for a moment. It would be okay if you really start a fight, but the Northern Expeditionary Army just won't come into direct contact with you.
"Commander-in-Chief, the direction of Loudi is asking for reinforcements again." Zhang Jingtang swallowed hard and said unwillingly: "Order, bring all the troops back to me from Loudi"!