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    The Jinan Railway Station in the middle of the night had completely turned into a sea of ??yellow sand. The German soldiers and managers stationed on the Jiaoji Railway had already taken the last train to Qingdao. They did not even protest against the temporary detention of three trains by the Wehrmacht.  In fact, they also know in their hearts that Qingdao has drifted away from Germany.  ""advertise

    On the platform, a strange-looking train covered with rivets and thick armor attracted all the attention.  Some soldiers curiously counted the numbers and discovered that this train, which had only seven carriages in total, actually had a locomotive at the front and rear.  What made them even more excited was that a terrifyingly long gun barrel protruded from the top of each of the four middle sections. Two twin German-made 37mm rapid-fire cannons and several heavy machine guns were also protruded from the top of the other three sections.  Simple iron fences were also installed on the fronts of each vehicle, and the huge 12.7mm Venom Fang heavy machine gun stood out.

    This is one of the two armored trains purchased from the Austro-Hungarian Empire a year ago, including the high-horsepower locomotive, which was also imported from Germany.  Each column has four Chongqing-produced Zhenlei 14 150mm long-range cannons.  Because there were insufficient large-scale hydraulic forging machines in China at that time, it was impossible to produce 150mm barrels by itself (the 305mm naval breech-loading gun manufactured by Jiangnan during the Sino-Japanese War was a cast gun), so this kind of cannon was also purchased from outsourced barrels, sights, etc.  It is not possible to self-produce or assemble parts with low output for the time being, but the self-production of this kind of cannon is placed in Chongqing, which has slightly inferior technology.

    The reason why they are placed in Chongqing is that Yang Qiu also hopes to improve their level through competition with each other.  Therefore, Chongqing also regarded this kind of cannon as an opportunity, and began to name its own equipment like Hanyang in Hubei, forming two series of cannons, Chongqing Zhenlei and Hanyang Warhammer.  The prototype of the Zhenlei 14 150mm heavy cannon is the German K16 cannon, which was hailed as the best in World War I and also frightened Britain and France. Its terrifying maximum range of 22,000 meters and 51kg naval heavy warhead are enough to ensure the suppression of enemy forces.

    After the talk of an alliance between China and Germany emerged at the beginning of the year, Yang Qiu took the opportunity to purchase two 5,000-ton hydraulic forging machines and two 3,000-ton hydraulic presses from Germany. He also bought two large molding presses, giving Hanyang and Chongqing the ability to build large-scale  Barrel equipment capabilities.  However, the technical ability of the workers was a hindrance. Fortunately, the outstanding workers and technicians of the Austro-Hungarian Empire solved the thorny trouble. Since last month, they have been able to manufacture this expensive L45/150mm gun barrel at a low speed.

    However, because it is a cannon, the ballistic trajectory is relatively straight, so Yang Qiu is not satisfied, and the price is too high, so he has not purchased it like crazy. Currently, it is only used for equipment running-in and reserve technical personnel, and has begun to focus on the research on the two levels of 120 and 155 mm.  Howitzer.

    For the soldiers who are waiting for the train to go to the front line, the armored trains of the mobile artillery regiment and the Zhenlei 14 heavy artillery are the gradual stabilization of the country.  It is a symbol of the strength of the army, but for the generals such as Cai E who came on horseback, the dispatch of the mobile artillery regiment, which has the meaning of the army's trump card, shows that this battle is not optimistic.

    "The vanguard is the 341st and 342nd Regiment of the 11th Division's 34th Brigade, of which the 342nd Regiment is a light bicycle regiment." After stepping into the command car temporarily hung behind the rear of the armored train, the orderly had already lit the kerosene lamp, and Zhang Xiaozhun also quickly  Open the map: "Time counts. They should have arrived in Weifang now. There are still more than a hundred kilometers from Weifang to Longkou. The road is difficult to travel at night. Even if it goes well, they will not be able to arrive until noon tomorrow at least. In addition, a telegram just came saying that the Second Cavalry Brigade  We have also arrived at Zhucheng. Shirakawa Yoshinori now has a brigade in hand, and he must die first to ensure the safety of Longkou and the landing site, so we have a good chance of blocking him at Longkou before the Japanese reinforcements arrive."

    Cai E frowned, probably because he was riding a horse at night, so his expression was not very good. He coughed from time to time and said: "Don't underestimate Shirakawa Yoshinori. A capable brigade commander in the Japanese army is by no means an ordinary person. Although a brigade  It's not enough, but it doesn't mean that nothing can be done. In other words, I would definitely block the road in Zhaoyuan with two brigades. In this way, in addition to protecting the landing site, at least some of the remaining troops can be sent forward to Laiyang and Dagu River, and will  The east side of the peninsula is cut off." After finishing speaking, he looked at the sky and asked, "When can the aviation team take off?"

    "There is a temporary airport covered by a lumber factory in Zhucheng. The plan is to station it first for refueling tomorrow morning. Depending on the time, the investigation results may not be available until tomorrow afternoon."

    Cai E withdrew his gaze and stared at the map with deep eyes: "Our neighboring country in Japan has always had the tradition of conquering superiors. After the invasion and expansion of the war, the Japanese government had no way out. It could only bite the bullet and continue to fight in the footsteps of the military.  . If this battle cannot be defeated, I don¡¯t know how much trouble there will be in the future! I estimate that there will be news from Japan at the latest tomorrow"

    "There's no need to wait until tomorrow." Cai E didn't finish.  He Xi walked in and interrupted him, his face extremely serious: "I just received the news from the American Embassy. The Japanese government has issued an ultimatum to Germany, asking them to immediately transfer the Qingdao Fortress and Jiaoji Railway to Japan.  .Andthe Japanese military headquarters has issued a mobilization order. In addition to the 2nd Division going to Lushun, the Guards Division will, the 6th Division and the 18th Division totaling nearly 60,000 troops to support Shirakawa Yoshinori. One of the brigades has already set off and will definitely reach Longkou in two days!  Their navy is also working hard this time. It has been learned that the King Kong and two Hanoi-class battleships are loading coal, and it is likely that they will form a maritime artillery formation to provide artillery cover for the battle for Qingdao.  "

    "Hiss" The news brought by He Xi made both of them take a breath. Zhang Xiaozhun's eyes widened: "A total of 8 divisions have been invested! Three battleships are dispatched at one time. How can Japan?"  The money from here?¡±

    "Nowdo you think the Japanese government can still think about money? It's time to throw the pot away!" After He Xi finished speaking, he took out another telegram: "This is the telegram sent by Nanjing just now. The president has already  Send a note to European countries declaring neutrality, asking the German government to immediately return Qingdao and the railway, and not allow any country to fight in our territory and territorial waters!"

    Cai E pondered for a while, then looked at the two men and said: "The key to this battle is Qingdao. The Japanese high-level officials must have seen through it, so they dispatched three battleships at once to break open this turtle shell as soon as possible at all costs. If I am correct, the Japanese army will definitely  They will not rely on Longkou. They must go ashore near Qingdao and attack Qingdao at close range. If they can capture this place in a short time, they can rely on the troops behind the fortress and seaport to come up, and then attack Laiyang from Qingdao and Longkou at the same time, cutting off the peninsula in one fell swoop.  Stand firm! Therefore, Qingdao is as important as a smooth journey to Liaodong, and it is a goal they must win, otherwise the two armies will inevitably fight separately and not form a joint force."

    "Qingdao is not easy to fight. It will take at least three divisions to take it by force."

    "It's difficult for us to fight because we lack the heavy firepower to deal with fortresses. Japan is different. They can provide heavy firepower support from the sea. I thinkGermany may not be able to hold on for long." Cai E just finished speaking, studying in Germany  Zhang Xiaozhun, who has served for three years, also affirmed: "I will hold on even if I can't hold on for long! I know the temper of the Germans. It is impossible to give up until the end of the road. I have dealt with Governor Waldeck during the last exercise. Even our president  How can we let the Japanese army go without paying attention to the commander's offer? I would say let the Japanese fight and consume their strength, and then we can take it down in one go after both sides are harmed."

    "The Commander-in-Chief also has this idea. He has already proposed the return of Qingdao to the German Minister. This time the President has also sent a telegram, and Germany will definitely have to consider it carefully. However, the Commander-in-Chief still asked us to prepare for the worst, and if necessary  Take advantage of the weakness and forcefully intervene between Japan and Germany to regain Qingdao!" After Cai E said this, he raised his head and looked at He Xi: "Our previous plan was for the 2nd Division and the 18th Division to serve as reserves to respond to Qingdao, but the 18th Division is the old Beiyang Division.  , it may not be possible to get everything together in such a short period of time, so this time the 2nd Division"

    Before he could finish speaking, He Xi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about Songpo. I dare not say anything about other divisions. Our 2nd Division is definitely not a coward."

    Cai E firmly believed in his words. He could see it the last time he went to Fengtian.  When it comes to discipline than courage, the Guard Division may not lose. Those young people are full of enthusiasm and determination to die.  But the experience is still not as good as the earliest 1st Division and 2nd Division, the two units that have fought since Hubei until now.  Any other brigade in Motianling would have been paralyzed in the face of three days and three nights of fierce Japanese attacks.  But just when he was about to analyze how to intervene in Qingdao, his adjutant Lei Biao rushed in. The short, dark-skinned second lieutenant shouted as soon as he stepped into the carriage: "Commander. Northeast Telegram, Japanese 5th Division  The 21st Regiment has landed on the coast of Jinzhou and is engaged in a firefight with the 51st Brigade of our 16th Division. Andthe Japanese 20th Division has begun to cross the river from the direction of Baima Mountain!"

    Snapped!  Cai E slammed the table, and a burst of heroic spirit suddenly burst out from his thin body: "Is this going to be a full-scale war? Okay! I, Cai E, want to see who has the last laugh this time! Send my order, all divisions  The regiment speeds up! The 2nd Cavalry Brigade must cross the Dagu River before sunset tomorrow to ensure the safety of the railway line until the main force arrives!"

    At the same time as Cai E issued the order, eight 75mm Japanese-made original Beiyang field guns roared frequently in two field artillery bunkers of the National Defense Forces on the Yalu River in Jiuliancheng. The shells hit the river and stirred up a dense forest of water columns. Dozens of ships were in the forest.  The sampans and steamboats rowed towards Jiulian City with all their might.

    "Charge over! Their artillery fire is not dense!" A Japanese sergeant shouted loudly on the bow of the ship.  But before his words dissipated, two fierce fireballs suddenly exploded on the top of the Hushan Fort further away. Without any preparation, a water column several times more violent than before was lifted from the side, directly hitting the place where he was.  The sampan overturned.

    "Heavy artillery!"

    "Fire!"

    When the heavy fortress artillery opened fire, the Japanese artillery position in the direction of Sinuiju was like a whirlwind. 36 75mm field guns, 4 150mm heavy artillery and 4 Meiji 38-type 120mm heavy artillery bombarded the direction of Jiuliancheng at the same time.

    The fighting was intense and suffocating in an instant

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