Chapter 444: The Way of Using Soldiers in the Hunan Battle
The sound of gunfire continued on the battlefield.
The students finally got over the initial panic and gradually adapted to the atmosphere on the battlefield.
Some bold students began to join the battlefield and do what they could.
Carrying bullets, transporting the wounded...
Those soldiers who were originally very resistant to these students are now slowly accepting them.
Today there was shelling and shooting all day, and no one took the initiative to attack. Therefore, although the fighting seemed lively, in fact, apart from blowing up some positions, there were really not many casualties.
After dark, the shelling and gunfire stopped, and the students and the service soldiers delivered dinner to the frontline soldiers on the battlefield.
Being able to drink a bowl of hot soup after a stressful day is really the most pleasant thing.
Several male and female students surrounded a company commander, chattering and asking questions. They were curious about everything, and almost every word the company commander said could cause them to exclaim.
Amidst the bursts of exaggerated calls, some soldiers were also attracted.
"As for how long I have been with Hengshuai, no one here has as long as me. Why, you don't believe it? When did you, you, and you become soldiers? I also told you that I was in Hengshuai
Shuai followed Heng Shuai when he first suppressed the rebellion in Tibet!" The company commander said proudly and boastfully: "At that time, the rebels were so arrogant. They surrounded our border guards. Why?
What to do? At this moment, Hengshuai took us up! I still remember clearly. At that time, Hengshuai was riding a big horse, holding a sword in his hand, and rushed to the rebels like a god of war.
In the formation, there was a burst of killing. I was a soldier at that time, and it was my first time to go to the battlefield. I was scared. But when I saw Hengshuai charging at the first place, I ran away because of all fear." Speaking of this, he seemed to be showing off.
Stopped.
"Company Commander, we've been talking for a while now, why don't you stop talking?" the students and soldiers urged.
The storyteller wanted this effect. Only then did the company commander continue to say with satisfaction: "What else can we do? My brothers and I all rushed forward and beat the rebels away in one go. That time I was really disappointed for the rest of my life.
I can’t forget it. Later we crossed the snow-capped mountains and almost reached Lhasa. If the Manchu and Qing court hadn’t dared to continue fighting, how could there have been several subsequent rebellions in Tibet?”
The female student named Yin Siyu who cried when she heard the sound of the artillery asked curiously: "Company commander, it stands to reason that that happened several years ago, right? How come you are still a company commander now?" Bian knew
The soldier who knew the secret laughed loudly, but the company commander didn't take it seriously at all: "Why? It's always a violation of military discipline."
"Military discipline violated? What military discipline were violated?" Yin Siyu asked in confusion.
"Girl, do you really want to listen?" the company commander asked with squinting eyes.
Seeing Yin Siyu nodded, the company commander cleared his throat: "This is my first time. I became a company commander, but I ended up sleeping with a local woman, and she got pregnant."
There was another burst of laughter from the side, and Yin Siyu's face turned red. He still said in a show-off manner: "Later, I was demoted to a sentry officer and finally became a company commander again. In the end, I slept with a woman again."
Well, her man wanted to fight with me, but what happened? Well, he was demoted again. I have been a soldier until now, and I have been a company commander several times. This kind of thing has happened over and over again. There is nothing I can do about it.
Ciba became the company commander again..."
As he spoke, he glanced at Yin Siyu with ill intentions. Yin Siyu immediately understood what he meant, blushed, and quickly stood up and ran out.
Bursts of laughter came from the battlefield, both from the soldiers and from his own classmates: "Cao Daming!" "Here we come!" The company commander quickly responded and stood up.
"Tomorrow our regiment is ordered to attack. Your company will be the assault company of our entire regiment!" "Yes!" The students cast their envious eyes on Cao Daming. They are about to attack. The Northern Expeditionary Army is about to attack. These are the things in their minds.
The hero is about to show off his glory on the battlefield.
Looking at the students, Cao Daming shook his head.
These melons, what's there to envy about fighting? It's not like going on a sightseeing tour, that would kill people!
They don’t understand, at least not now…
"My plan is to use two divisions to attack the Northern Expeditionary Army here." Wu Peifu clicked on the map in front of him before speaking. Suddenly there was the sound of gunfire outside, and then his adjutant hurried in:
"Report, the Northern Expeditionary Army has begun to attack!" Wu Peifu was stunned for a moment.
The Northern Expeditionary Army has begun to attack? With a numerical disadvantage, they actually attack at this time?
On August 5, 1919, the Central Route Army of the Hunan Northern Expeditionary Army, despite being at a numerical disadvantage, bucked the trend and launched an attack!
The Beiyang Army, which was originally preparing to attack, suddenly became confused in the face of the sudden attack from the Northern Expeditionary Army.
The sky was covered with charging soldiers, and under the cover of artillery fire, they bravely rushed towards the Northern Army's position.
The Northern Expeditionary Army mobilized more than two regiments of troops!
Wu Peifu did not understand the true purpose of the Northern Expeditionary Army for a while. Under such an attack, it was difficult for him to judge, and he quickly ordered his troops to stop the attack and enter a defensive posture.
As soon as the machine gun fired, the charging Northern Expeditionary Army soldiers quickly retreated. But before the Beiyang Army had time to take a breath, the Northern Expeditionary Army's charge horn sounded again.
The Northern Expeditionary Army seemed to be conducting a drill there. As soon as the enemy's gunshots were fired, they would retreat immediately. As long as the Beiyang Army stopped shooting, the charge would soon begin again.
And it seemed that the Northern Expeditionary Army became more and more energetic as they fought. At first it was two regiments, and then it became a brigade. Then as the number of charges increased, the Northern Expeditionary Army gradually put an entire division on the battlefield.
Moreover, the number of bombardments became more and more frequent, and the bombardments became more and more fierce. The bombardments were concentrated in the Yijia Bay area. The assault sites were also repeatedly carried out along the Yijia Bay front line.
The offensive formation originally deployed by the Beiyang Army became somewhat chaotic under the repeated attacks of the Northern Expeditionary Army.
Before figuring out why his opponent was interested in Yijiawan, Wu Peifu did not dare to issue a counterattack order rashly, but instead put all his troops into a defensive posture temporarily.
For a whole day, the Northern Expeditionary Army actually launched more than ten attacks on Yijiawan. Although they did not achieve any results and then retreated as soon as they engaged in battle, this added a little worry to the hearts of the Beiyang Army soldiers.
A whole day passed.
Early on the morning of the 6th, the Northern Expedition resumed their offensive. This time they actually used the strength of two divisions to launch a wave of attacks on Yijiawan and Pingtang at the same time.
But the attack is still the same. As soon as the Beiyang Army opens fire, the Northern Expeditionary Army that rushes up will retreat with a huff. They seem to have made up their mind not to have direct contact with you.
"You've been fooled." Wu Peifu suddenly smiled bitterly: "Liu Zhaocheng is not attacking, he is simply intimidating. He is using offense instead of defense, but he is just delaying the attacks on his left and right wings!"
Wu Peifu was a little helpless. Although he finally saw Liu Zhaocheng's true intention, a full day and a half had passed!
"Report, the Northern Expeditionary Army has launched another attack on Pingtang!" Wu Peifu sneered: "Do you still want to continue? Order the 11th Division on the front to launch a counterattack. The Northern Expeditionary Army will inevitably continue to retreat. Order the 12th Division and the 17th Division.
Division, prepare to attack!" "Yes!" "Okay!" A smile flashed across Liu Zhaocheng's face: "Order, the 21st Division to fight with the enemy head-on, order, the 22nd and 24th Divisions, to form the 18th and 19th Brigades independently
All enter the battlefield!" The situation of the battle has suddenly changed!
The Northern Expeditionary Army, which had been fighting back, suddenly stopped retreating after the Beiyang Army launched a counterattack, and instead charged forward towards the 11th Beiyang Division.
At the same time, the 22nd and 23rd divisions of the Northern Expeditionary Army and the independent mixed 18th and 1st divisions
The 9th Brigade also entered the battlefield at the same time!
This is Liu Zhaocheng’s real purpose!
Substituting merit for defense is true, let Wu Peifu see that it is also true for him to substitute merit for defense, but all of this is just a cover for one purpose: to find fighter planes and annihilate the Beiyang Division!
Wu Peifu was completely led by Liu Zhaocheng's nose! Just when he thought he had seen through Liu Zhaocheng's use of troops, he actually fell into another pocket set by Liu Zhaocheng!
The 11th Beiyang Division, which was fighting with the Northern Expeditionary Army, was instantly surrounded by troops far more powerful than itself.
On the frontal battlefield, his own troops were inferior to his opponent's, but he concentrated superior forces on local battlefields to annihilate the enemy. This was the real purpose of Liu Zhaocheng's use of troops!
The 11th Beiyang Division fell into chaos. Under the forcible attack by three divisions and two brigades of the Northern Expeditionary Army, it was divided into several sections. A large number of soldiers were killed and injured, and a large number of soldiers surrendered.
When Wu Peifu, who was still in shock, remobilized his troops and attempted to surround the Northern Expeditionary Army, the Northern Expeditionary Army did not prepare to completely annihilate the 11th Beiyang Division, but instead all retreated to their own positions.
However, this battle not only disrupted Wu Peifu's plan again, but also caused heavy losses to the 11th Division. What was even more terrible was that the originally high morale of the Beiyang Army in the Hunan battlefield suffered a heavy blow.
The Beiyang Army was simply manipulated by Liu Zhaocheng!
Looking at the embarrassed battlefield and the embarrassed 11th Division, Wu Peifu shook his head and sighed. It seemed that he did underestimate Liu Zhaocheng.
However, Wu Peifu was not very angry. Although he suffered a defeat, the real battle had not yet begun. He still had an absolute advantage in troops in his hands. However, the good show for Liu Zhaocheng had just begun!!