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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 1805: Worrying Speed

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    Major General Tong Batu, commander of the Second Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, after listening to the brigade chief of staff, Colonel Hexi Getu, relay the message from the border guard chief of staff Wang Jun, he jumped up in surprise and hurriedly asked: "Old man,  You didn¡¯t mean to scare people, did the teacher really say that?¡±

    He Xigetu did not speak. He took out another telegram from the folder and handed it to Tong Batu, saying: "Please take a closer look. This is the original text. Chief of Staff Wang also said that you, Brigadier Tong,  , take good note of the division commander¡¯s telegram.¡±

    After reading the two telegrams, Tong Batu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear: "Old man, when I attacked the Lao Maozi Armored Brigade at night, my heart didn't even tremble, but the division commander's telegram asked me to go out.  I broke out in a cold sweat. If the division commander really took me to work as a guard staff for a year and a half, the old guys from the border guard wouldn't laugh at us to death. The second brigade would also lose its face. Well, I won't dare to do it in the future.  Did it!¡±

    Kulun, the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Headquarters, Tang Qiuli said to Wang Jun, Chief of Staff of the Border Guard Army, who had returned from sending the telegram: "Has the telegram to Tong Batu been sent? Has my warning been passed on as well?"

    Wang Jun was overjoyed and replied: "Sir, you have sent it all. In my own name, I will convey your words intact. I guess Brigadier Tong is very frightened at this moment!"

    Tang Qiuli laughed and said: "Okay, just let the aggressive Tong Batu have a longer memory and learn more general demeanor. Liu Hongzhang, Le Yiqin and Liu Cuigang will stay with me for a few days."  Months, has there been a lot of progress and changes? By the way, Li Changjiang¡¯s Fourth Brigade is not in a similar situation as killing first and then reporting later, right?¡±

    Wang Jun hurriedly said: "Division commander, absolutely not. According to Brigadier Li's telegram, the Fourth Brigade retreated smoothly and no pursuing Soviet troops were found. They are close to the Selenge River. It is expected that they can cross the river tomorrow morning and meet with  Commander Sun¡¯s troops rendezvous!¡±

    Tang Qiuli thought for a while and said: "Convey my order. The Li Changjiang Department of the 4th Cavalry Brigade will stay in the area on the south bank of the Selenge River and will be under the command of Sun Zhenbang. As a battle reserve, the Tong Batu Department of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade will follow the instructions.  The original plan was to return to Kulun, and at the same time, Sun Zhenbang was ordered to make all preparations to block the Soviet army."

    Wang Jun¡¯s eyes flashed, he didn¡¯t understand.  Why did the division commander let the 2nd Cavalry Brigade.  Cullen withdrew alone, but he did not raise any questions of his own. The division commander had his own intention in making this arrangement. As a subordinate, he just carried out the order.

    Tang Qiuli naturally saw the doubt on Wang Jun's face.  But there was no explanation, and there was only one reason for ordering the Tong Batu Brigade to withdraw to Kulun alone.  The 2nd Cavalry Brigade is the unit least penetrated by the "foreign independent alliance" forces. The composition of the soldiers is not complicated and there is no mixing. The soldiers recruited from the Outer Mongolia area are all veterans who have fought all the way from China. They have cohesion and centripetal force.  Extremely strong, as a backbone force deliberately retained, the Tong Batu Brigade is trustworthy.

    In the near future, there will be a storm in Outer Mongolia. As the backbone force, the Second Brigade plays an extremely important role in the stability of Kulun and surrounding areas. Before the troops of the directly affiliated corps arrive in Outer Mongolia, Tong Ba  The Second Cavalry Brigade in the picture is stationed in Cullen. It is a deterrent force against the forces of the "Foreign Independent Alliance". If unrest breaks out in Cullen, the Second Cavalry Brigade will also be a suppressive force.

    The internal situation in Outer Mongolia was within control. Tang Qiuli was not too worried. What he was worried about was the four infantry brigades and two artillery brigades commanded by Sun Zhenbang gathered in the area on the south bank of the Selenge River.  With the addition of Li Changjiang's 4th Cavalry Brigade and the reinforcements of Zeng Shiqiang's 3rd Cavalry Brigade, can they stop the Soviet troops from breaking through before the seven mechanized infantry brigades, four tank brigades, and three artillery brigades directly under the corps reach the designated position?  Selenge River.

    After all, the Outer Mongolia Border Guard troops cannot compare with several field corps in terms of weapons and equipment or combat effectiveness. It will be a blocking battle with great disparity in strength. If Stalin decides to march south and break through Sege Leng  The river defense line, from Cullen to the north, is really undefended. If not, Cullen will be abandoned. If at this time, the "foreign independent alliance" forces take the opportunity to riot, the consequences will be disastrous.

    A trace of anxiety arose in Tang Qiuli's heart. Whether the advancing speed of the directly affiliated corps could be faster? According to the telegram sent by Zhao Yuhe three hours ago, it could be on time on September 18th.  Only the 1st and 2nd brigades that were originally scheduled to assemble in Kulun were the only troops that arrived at the Selenge River. All other troops would have to arrive at the designated assembly area on the 20th and 21st at the earliest.

    This does not include Battelle's four tank brigades and three artillery brigades. If all the troops reach the Selenge River line, the earliest it will be around September 25th, and today is the 16th, that is to say  , if I want to launch a large-scale counterattack against the Soviet Transcaucasian Military Region troops on the Selenge River line, I will have to wait at least after September 26th.??Can be implemented.

    It all depends on Stalin's determination. If he insists on going south to attack Outer Mongolia, Sun Zhenbang's Outer Mongolia border defense troops will be under tremendous pressure and losses in nearly a week. If Stalin hesitates, he will  Deployment of troops is extremely advantageous.

    Unexpectedly, what was originally a relaxing trip to Outer Mongolia with an inspection nature would end up in an unprepared battle, and the rhythm of the battle was controlled by Stalin. Tang Qiuli couldn't help but sigh, how passive!

    Since the ground troops cannot reach the front line of the Selenge River at the fastest speed, they can only dispatch aviation to provide maximum air fire support for Sun Zhenbang's blocking troops. Thinking of this, Tang Qiuli shouted loudly: "Communications."  Staff!"

    The door of the office opened, but the communications staff officer did not come in. A gust of elegant fragrance floated in. His wife, Mei Xue, came in with a food box in her hand. Mei Xue said: "The staff officers are working very hard. They haven't slept a wink all day and night. I  Let them rest and leave only a few people on duty. Who is like you? You are a workaholic. Come on, I will make you some midnight snacks and eat them while they are hot. If you need anything, tell me! "

    Tang Qiuli took the food box and placed it on the Kang table. He put his right hand affectionately around his wife's slim waist and said, "When you say that, I'm really hungry!"

    After picking up the chopsticks and taking two bites, he said: "Xue, record the message. After receiving the order, Liu Cuigang, commander of the Northern Flying Group of the Aviation Force, immediately led four fighter regiments and two bomber regiments to various field airports in Outer Mongolia to unify  Command all air forces in Outer Mongolia and execute this order immediately!"

    After Mei Xue recorded the order, she hesitated and asked tentatively: "Qiu Li, is the war in Outer Mongolia very dangerous?"

    Tang Qiuli was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Danger? If it comes, there is no need to worry. I am prepared for any danger. Since Liu Cuigang wants to fight and is going crazy, let's find a chance for him to find the Soviet Union."  Practice your pilot skills!"

    Mei Xue smiled and her worries disappeared. She believed her husband's words and had almost blind confidence in his abilities. Tang Qiuli finished his supper quickly. Mei Xue packed up the food box and gave him a bowl of hot food.  The milk tea left. Tang Qiuli watched his wife's graceful figure go away, his eyes full of tenderness.

    Late at night on September 16th, in the Kremlin in Moscow, the Soviet Union, the office of Stalin, the Supreme Leader of the Soviet Union, was dark, but the lights were still brightly lit in the office. Senior bosses from the Soviet party, government, military, intelligence and security systems gathered together.  Gathered in Stalin's office for a top-level meeting.

    The meeting of all members of the Politburo of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union had only one content. Starting from the early morning of the day before yesterday, the Transcaucasus Military District made a judgment on the effectiveness of the attacks on Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude on Lake Baikal.

    Accompanied by Beria, Stalin slowly walked into the office. After accepting the greetings from the big bosses, Stalin looked calm. He first took a sip from his pipe, puffed out light blue smoke, and turned his gaze to the Soviet Army Commander-in-Chief.  Chief of Staff Marshal Petroshilov asked in a calm tone: "Comrade Petroshilov, please tell me first about the offensive situation of our Soviet Red Army in the Lake Baikal area at the protruding border line of Outer Mongolia!"

    Marshal Petroshilov opened the folder and said: "Comrade Stalin, according to the report of General Kulykin, commander of the Transcaucasus Military District, starting from the morning of September 14, the Transcaucasus Military District dispatched a total of seven infantry divisions. Among them,  Including three mechanized infantry divisions, two artillery divisions, four tank brigades, and one armored brigade, troops were sent from the two directions of Barnur and Chita to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.  Launch an attack in Ulan-Ude."

    "As of six o'clock this evening, the two places mentioned above have been completely occupied, and the remaining forces of the Chinese Army have begun to be eliminated. General Kulykin called the General Staff two hours ago to ask for the next step of action. He  It means that we should continue to go south and go straight to Kulun!"

    "Oh!" Stalin pulled out his pipe from his mouth, his eyes became focused, and asked: "So, our troops in the Transcaucasus Military Region have completed the planned campaign and occupied Irkutsk and Ulan.  Wood, how was the battle? How many of Tang Qiuli's troops were annihilated, and what were the losses of our troops? "

    Marshal Petroshilov paused and replied: "Comrade Stalin, I am very sorry that the troops of the ** Division were not annihilated. According to the report of the Transcaucasus Military District, our troops occupied Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude.  At that time, the troops of the ** Division had abandoned the two places in advance, and the troops had not experienced any battles, so there were no losses. "

    "However, General Kulykin, commander of the Transcaucasus Military District, forwarded a report from Major General Sergeyev, commander of the Third Army of the military district."?Another situation was brought up.  "

    (To be continued) (To be continued. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)
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