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    Chapter 219 Hidden worries on the southern front

    "Songpa?"

    "General Cai!"

    "Brother Songpo!"

    Cai E's early arrival made the conference room lively. Jiang Fangzhen, Zhang Xiaozhun, and Cai Songpo either continued to study in Germany after returning from studying in Japan, or they were so far apart that they couldn't see each other. This was the first time that they stood in the same meeting.  indoor.  &*.¡¶~~¡·.com fastest updated£ª£ª

    "Commander, Cai E has come to report." When he saw Yang Qiu, he saluted first, which he learned while recuperating in Kunming.  He was deeply impressed by the fact that the National Defense Forces paid special attention to the details of discipline. In the past, when soldiers saluted their superiors in the Yunnan Army, the officers would often just nod and let the matter go. However, the officers of the National Defense Forces had to return the salute. Others would think it was redundant and had nothing to do with a soldier.  What's the point?  But he knew that in such salutes and return salutes, the soldiers would feel valued and trusted. This was precisely the main reason for the fall of the Qing Dynasty, because the country did not believe in the army and the officers did not believe in the soldiers. The layers of barriers eventually led to the dissatisfaction of the soldiers.  Then the uprising broke out.

    This small detail shows that he has slowly accepted the system of the National Defense Forces. Yang Qiu was very happy. After returning the gift, he held hands and said: "Brother Songpo, why don't you rest for a while? Your health is important."

    Cai E has obviously lost a lot of weight, probably because the injury has not completely healed, but he is in good spirits. He joked: "Actually, Cai E wants to continue to rest, but you have arranged for me three private doctors and a class of chefs."  , it made me full of fat and had to walk to exercise, but I didn¡¯t expect that I would end up here as soon as I walked.¡±

    "Ha ha"

    A simple joke brought everyone closer, and I also thanked Yang Qiu for his care. He is worthy of being a person who can leave a mark in history.

    After everyone chatted for a while, the topic turned to the current war situation. Because Cai Songpo had just arrived, Song Ziqing deliberately re-explained the current situation and also gave a general introduction to the current combat capabilities and equipment of the troops so that he could have an understanding of the National Defense Forces.  Initial understanding.

    Jiang Fangzhen had lived in the north for a long time and liked to do theoretical work, so he knew Beiyang very well. He lit up a cigarette and analyzed: "Of the six main divisions in Beiyang, one division was formerly the Imperial Guard. After the Manchu officers and soldiers were dismissed, many new soldiers joined.  , although it is known as the number one, it has never fought and can only be regarded as barely scraping by. The second and third divisions are the core of the Six Beiyang Towns. The fourth division has actually been disabled after passing through Xiaocang Mountain. It is difficult to say whether the confidence will be restored after being frustrated.  .\\.com.Started by \\The Fifth Division should be careful. Jin Yunpeng is Duan Qirui¡¯s confidant and has very good abilities. This division itself is also relatively capable. The Sixth Division was originally a good unit, but after Wu Luzhen and the others made a fuss,  Yuan Shikai carried out a major purge of the troops, and their combat effectiveness must have dropped a lot before they were placed in Zhili.

    It seems that as long as the Xuzhou direction of the southern line blocks the third and fourth divisions, the task will be basically completed, but in fact it is not possible!

    Don¡¯t forget the two mad dogs that Yuan Shikai put over there.  Ni Sichong was an executioner. After taking control of northern Anhui, he went on a large-scale purge and killed many people. So as long as he was ordered to do so, he would definitely fight, and he would fight harder than anyone else!  According to intelligence, he now calls himself Ni Jun, and his power has expanded rapidly. He actually has thirty battalions. Yuan Shikai has provided them with approximately 10,000 rifles and at least 30 cannons in the past six months, and Bai Wenwei cannot control it at all.  Wanjun, I think as long as Ni Jun takes action, the Wanjun division will probably switch sides without even having the guts to fight.

    Thirty battalions of Ni's troops plus the rebel Anhui's troops, there will suddenly be 30,000 enemy troops on Nanjing's flanks!  This point must be paid special attention to.

    Zhang Xun¡¯s braided army has always been known for its ability to fight hard. Currently, there are about 7,000 people in the 12th Battalion. Don¡¯t forget that he publicly said that Nanjing would be a lifelong shame and vowed to fight back.

    No matter what method Yuan Shikai used to recover, one thing is certain!  According to his military vision, he will never fight us in Henan. He will definitely let Chen Huan defend the Xinyang and Luohe lines, and then let Duan Zhigui's Second Army storm the southern front!  Cao Kun was a madman, Ni Sichong was a vicious dog, and Zhang Xun wanted to avenge his shame.  Therefore, the southern route must be the most difficult place, and we must not let them open up the situation, otherwise Nanjing will be in danger!  Once Nanjing falls, the troops in the southeast will be shaken. Even if we capture Henan, we will still face the danger of being cut off by Ni Jun at any time!

    The Fourth Division and the 18th Mountain Brigade have already begun to attack Shaanxi. I won¡¯t say much about that, but everyone knows that the Qinling Mountains are difficult to reach. The main force needs to make a circuit from Guangyuan, Hanzhong, and Baoji to reach Xi¡¯an. A quick victory is impossible.  Yan Xishan is a loser again. Although he has obtained the designation of the Sixth Division, he will never work as long as the Fourth Division does not capture Tongguan and attack him at his doorstep.

    So if Songpo wants to go to Nanjing, he must think clearly. Before Li Liejun is eliminated, the Northern Front will definitely not be able to allocate too many troops to you.  Yue Peng is facing the two elite Beiyang 2nd and 5th divisions. I expect that the Sixth Division will rush to the edge of the Yellow River sooner or later. In addition, Yijun is blocked in Henan and cannot go north.?, and taking into account both Shaanxi and Shanxi, it is necessary to ensure the input of at least 10 brigades of troops.  "

    Song Ziqing continued: "At present, we have vacated all the transport ships. The 2nd Brigade itself is stationed in Wuxue. They have stayed in Nanjing before. They can all reach Nanjing Pukou within two days by going down the river. President Li, Jiang Zuobin,  Li Shucheng has already prepared the train. It only takes two days to take the Jinpu Line to Bengbu, which means that the 2nd Brigade forward can reach Bengbu in the fastest four days. The 101st Brigade is the first fully formed unit of the Guard Division and has been training in Daye  , has taken the lead in equipping trucks and large-wheel tractors. The soldiers and equipment are also the best, and most of the officers have actual combat experience. The main problem is that the command may not be smooth at first, but it should be able to get used to it after two battles.  It only takes about 6 days to set off and deploy to Yangzhou by ship."

    His words made Cai E understand that if he takes over the southern front, he can only get the support of two brigades at present. Facing the tens of thousands of people in Beiyang, two brigades will definitely not be enough. This depends on how long he can take over the southern front.  The formation of the army depends on whether Jiangxi can solve it as soon as possible.

    He frowned. Judging from the Southwest Campaign, both the equipment and combat effectiveness of the National Defense Forces were guaranteed. At least the five main divisions would never be inferior to the elites of the Third Beiyang Division. Moreover, he could tell from Song Ziqing's tone just now.  , the 2nd Brigade and the 101st Brigade sent to the southern front are definitely two trustworthy troops, otherwise they would not be specially selected in front of heavy troops.

    The problem now is that he is not afraid of Cao Kun's three divisions. As long as he can take Bengbu and Huai'an first, the two elite brigades can delay the defense for at least half a month.  What he is really worried about is Ni Sichong's troops stationed in Fuyang. This mad dog is by no means a kind person, and the soldiers below are notorious for their vicious methods.  From a geographical point of view, he can completely bypass Bengbu and go to Lu'an to outflank Hefei. Once Hefei is lost, the Bengbu defenders will be cut off again, and no matter how powerful the army is, it will fail if supplies cannot be transported.

    Previously, the 2nd Brigade of the National Defense Force had been deployed in Wuxue, in order to quickly intervene in Anhui if there were changes. But now that the 2nd Brigade moves south, there will be a gap here.

    Xinyang, Hefei, Bengbu and Huai'an.

    Cai E and everyone's eyes have been wandering around these four places. Everyone knows that these four place names are the key to this war. If the northern front can capture Shaanxi and Xinyang and advance to Tongguan and Luohe, then defend the other three places.  This direction can buy enough time to solve Jiangxi. By the end of April, the 103rd Brigade, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 26th Brigades will all be free, and maybe two or three Gan military brigades can be added to go straight to Fuyang.  Xuzhou cut off the entire battlefield and surrounded the two Beiyang armies!

    Since Yuan Shikai has gotten up, it will only take a day or two for Beiyang to take action.  time!  What is before everyone is how to get half a month of deployment time!

    When everyone expressed their opinions, Yang Qiu unexpectedly didn't say anything. It wasn't that he didn't know how to fight, nor did he know how to command. In fact, in later generations, he liked to study battle cases. From World War I, the Anti-Japanese War to World War II, he almost never failed.  Therefore, we do not want to interfere too much with the performance of the General Staff and officers.  There will be many battles in the future, and a group of officers will be needed to take the lead. It is the best choice to use the less intense civil war to hone them.

    So I waited until the end before pointing to Hefei: "Immediately let the 103rd Brigade and the Artillery Regiment of the Second Guard Division cross the river and penetrate into Anhui. I can guarantee that Ni Sichong will not appear on the battlefield."

    Will Ni Sichong appear on the battlefield?  How can this be!  Not to mention the newly arrived Cai E, even Jiang Fangzhen, Wu Zhaolin and others were puzzled. Only Song Ziqing vaguely guessed that he would use some special forces and said: "If the 103rd Brigade goes straight into Anhui, there will only be 22 troops left to deal with Jiangxi.  and the 23rd Brigade, are the two brigades that have just been reorganized too weak?"

    In fact, Yang Qiu had long seen that neither Song Ziqing, Jiang Fangzhen, nor Cai E was willing to get too involved in Jiangxi affairs because the political factors here were too complicated. Although the National Society had completed control of the Provisional Congress,  The task of attacking the Democratic Party is far from complete. There are many Democratic Party forces in the southeast, especially big bosses like Li Liejun and Chen Jiongming, who have long been regarded as a thorn in the side. Without eradicating them, there is no way to suppress the Democratic Party.

    Therefore, instead of making things difficult for them, it is better to do it yourself. He smiled and said: "You can go ahead and do the frontline things. Mobilize the six guard regiments from Hubei and Hunan, Jiangxi and Guangdong I will do it!"

    Since Yang Qiu stopped this matter, everyone relaxed a little and quickly came up with a battle plan. Yue Peng served as the commander-in-chief of the northern line, and He Xi and Wu Zhaolin cooperated.  Cai E was appointed commander-in-chief of the Southern Front, and Jiang Zuobin and Li Shucheng were appointed as Southern Front staff officers.

    Cai E's body has not yet fully recovered, and he is a little uncomfortable with the smell of smoke in the conference room, so after setting the battle plan, he said that he would go to Hubei Industrial Company. Yang Qiu did not want to interfere too much with the command, and left Song behind.  Ziqing and Zhang Xiaozhun discussed the details of the operation and took Jiang Fangzhen to accompany them.Let¡¯s go to visit industrial companies together

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