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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1939 On the Bank of Selenge River

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    Major General Yang Ketian, chief of staff of the East Point, stood on a high ground on the south bank of the Selenge River, looking around at the blocking position that his troops would use. The corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching. In one word, he was so shocked.

    There are large pits all over the place, and the excavated soil and sand are scattered irregularly around. Occasionally, you can see pieces of wood broken into pieces. After being buried by the soil, a corner of the broken military uniform is exposed. In short, this is the original structure that has been violently changed.  Yang Ketian couldn't imagine the area with topography. When Liu Hongzhang and the others evacuated, how much explosives did they use to make this place as desolate as the moon?

    The ensuing problem is that our troops cannot use the current location to build fortifications. The soil has been blown loose and no completed stone can be found. Even if they reluctantly build fortifications and dig trenches, the progress is guaranteed to be rapid.  , but it couldn't withstand a few shells from the Soviet army.

    Yang Ketian was very troubled by this. Finally, he came up with a way. What kind of fortifications should be built and what kind of trenches should be dug? Isn't it stupid to leave a ready-made tank brigade with about 300 tanks unused? So, Yang Ketian  God ordered that all the tanks lined up in a row to serve as fixed bunkers, and the infantry hid behind the tanks, which was much stronger than fortifications piled up with dirt.

    According to Yang Ketian's plan, it was not a blocking battle in the first place. As soon as the Soviet army showed up, they would start attacking and pounce on them and beat them hard. It was no better than blocking the enemy's defense here!  According to the division commander, taking the initiative to attack is the best defense.

    After deploying the troops, Yang Ketian turned his attention to the battlefield on the north bank of the Selenge River. Zeng Shiqiang's cavalry brigade, with more than 5,000 sabers, reflected the cold light in the sun and charged repeatedly.  The dust in the sky was stirred up, and the Soviet troops were attacked over and over again. The sound of horse hooves and shouts of death made Yang Ketian's blood boil with passion. He wished he could pull a war horse and rush to the battlefield.

    To be honest, since I came to the East Point as the Chief of Staff, I have become accustomed to seeing mechanized troops, roaring tanks, rolling trucks and artillery vehicles, and I have no idea about the cavalry.  It's the feeling of being behind the times. Only when you are really on the battlefield can you realize the visual impact of the blood flowing, the passion of fighting, the thunderous hooves of horses, and the light of swords like snow.  "This is what a man should do!" Yang Ketian said "tsk tsk" in his mouth.

    "Report to the chief of staff, division commander to report the battle situation!" a captain and staff officer reported loudly.

    Yang Ketian put down the telescope.  Received the telegram.  "Battle situation report: Since the launch of the attack, our directly affiliated corps has severely damaged the Soviet Transcaucasus Military District troops. The remaining Soviet troops have been less than 60,000. At around 10 o'clock today, a mixed fleet of our aviation forces launched another attack on the hastily evacuated Soviet troops.  A large-scale air attack, according to the current retreat speed of the Soviet army, is expected to encounter your troops at about 5 o'clock this afternoon. I hope you will be ready for battle!"

    Yang Ketian slapped his thigh and said repeatedly: "It's over, it's over!" He shook his head and sighed.

    The staff officer asked strangely: "Chief of Staff, what happened?"

    Yang Ketian widened his eyes and said, "Don't you understand? There were less than 60,000 Soviet troops left in total, and they were bombarded indiscriminately by the Le Yiqin Air Force. In addition, they were attacked from both sides by the East and West Assault Groups.  Commander Battle's armored force and the three mechanized brigades directly under the corps were engaged in a fierce battle. How many people are left when we get here? I'm afraid it's not even enough to fill the gap between our teeth. They hurriedly drove away for two days.  Lu, you¡¯ve made a huge loss with just such a small amount of benefits!¡±

    While Yang Ketian was regretting this, Major General Zeng Shiqiang, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, smelling of gunpowder smoke, came galloping on his horse under the protection of more than a dozen cavalrymen. When he arrived in front of Yang Ketian, he dismounted.  , stood at attention and saluted, "Reporting to Chief of Staff Yang, Zeng Shiqiang, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, has completed the task of annihilating an infantry division of the Soviet army. Come and ask for instructions on the next step!"

    Yang Ketian looked with envy at Zeng Shiqiang, who still had blood stains on his saber, and said: "Commander Zeng, you fought well. A Soviet infantry division with about 20,000 people was killed in less than two hours. The cavalry was all killed."  not simple!"

    Zeng Shiqiang smiled humbly and said: "This is not all the credit of the cavalry. Before our cavalry charged, a shell from the 11th Brigade of the East Point had already beaten Lao Maozi to half his life. Our cavalry was just  It¡¯s just a bargain!¡±

    Yang Ketian smiled and asked: "Brrigadier Zeng, what was the result of the battle?"

    Zeng Shiqiang said with dissatisfaction: "More than 6,000 people were captured. The rest were either killed by artillery shells or fell under sabers. It's strange. It's not that they haven't fought against the Soviet army. Logically speaking, they shouldn't be so soft."  Now, you have to fight for two rounds like this. These old guys are so good. The sabers are even on their necks. They don¡¯t even raise their guns. They just run away with their heads in their hands. They can¡¯t help but fight. It¡¯s not satisfying!¡±

    Yang Ketian laughed and said: "Brigade Commander Zeng, provided??Intelligence, the Soviet infantry division we are facing is a second-rate unit composed of logistics and baggage troops. It has been rushed into battle. How much combat effectiveness can it have? By the way, Brigadier Zeng has a rather troublesome task. It requires  You cavalry brigade will do it!  "

    Zeng Shiqiang perked up and stood at attention and replied: "Chief of Staff Yang, if there is any difficult task, just leave it to our Third Cavalry Brigade and ensure that the task is completed!"

    Yang Ketian pondered for a moment and then said: "Brigadier Zeng, the Soviet troops withdrawing from the south will encounter us in more than four hours. A big battle is about to break out. We have more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners beside us.  It¡¯s not a big deal. I¡¯m considering that your cavalry brigade will immediately escort the prisoners of war, avoid the frontal battlefield, and send more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war safely back to Cullen. What do you think?¡±

    Yang Ketian spoke in a consultative and discussion tone, with respect for Zeng Shiqiang. They both had the same military rank, both major generals. But when it came to military qualifications, Yang Ketian was far behind. Zeng Shiqiang was the predecessor of the Independent Division.  When the Cavalry Brigade of the Bloody Hand Regiment was the squadron leader, when they were fighting bloody battles with the Japanese Kwantung Army in the white mountains and black waters, Yang Ketian was still a student who had not left school. When Zeng Shiqiang had a gold star on his epaulette, Yang Ketian  Ke Tiancai is the lieutenant colonel deputy director of the division's staff office.

    No matter in every aspect, Zeng Shiqiang is Yang Ketian's senior in the army. He is one of the old men who followed his division commander from the northeast. He deserves Yang Ketian's respect. According to the order of battle, Zeng Shiqiang is now under the command of Yang Ketian. There is no need to discuss it.  The order was enough, but Yang Ketian still respected Zeng Shiqiang.

    Zeng Shiqiang took a deep breath. He could hear that there was no firm order in Yang Ketian's tone, and there was no condescension from the subordinates opposite his boss. However, for a veteran and a cavalry general who was eager to fight, he was about to  The battle that broke out deeply attracted him. At this time, leaving the battlefield and escorting the prisoners of war made his heart full of contradictions.

    Zeng Shiqiang looked at Yang Ketian with sincerity in his eyes and said: "Chief of Staff Yang, according to the order of the division commander, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army was assigned to the assault group combat order on the south bank of the Selenge River. I should unconditionally implement your order.  , However, I still take the liberty to ask that we, the Third Cavalry Brigade, be allowed to escort the prisoners of war back to Kulun after participating in the battle to encircle and annihilate the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region troops!"

    "Chief of Staff Yang, the four infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard have fought bloody battles for more than a week on the south bank of the Selenge River, the land beneath our feet. How many soldiers' blood and lives have been left here?  Commander Sun Zhenbang was seriously injured here and almost died. All of this was caused by the troops of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military District. You said, when we are about to kill the enemy and avenge our fallen comrades, can we leave?  !¡±

    "I am not disobeying your order, but I am asking Chief of Staff Yang to give us the Third Cavalry Brigade a chance. Originally, the land of Outer Mongolia was the homeland we protected. Now, let us personally kill the enemies who broke into our homeland.  life!"

    Yang Ketian was speechless, but his heart was infected by a strange emotion. Zeng Shiqiang's words had reached a level that he could not refuse. As a soldier, he understood a soldier's wish to gallop on the battlefield even more. The Outer Mongolia Border Guards were stationed in Outer Mongolia.  This area, here, is their homeland, how can they bear to reject the desire of the warriors to defend their homeland and eliminate the invaders!

    Yang Ketian smiled and said: "Commander Zeng, I understand your mood. Okay, the Third Cavalry Brigade will appear on the most intense battlefield. As for the more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war, I will arrange other units  Escort, Brigadier Zeng, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, immediately cross the Selenge River and prepare to participate in the final annihilation battle!"

    A spark flashed in Zeng Shiqiang's eyes, he stood at attention and said loudly: "Yes, Chief of Staff Yang, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, guarantee to complete the mission!"

    Then, with a contemptuous smile, he continued: "As for the more than 6,000 Soviet prisoners of war, Chief of Staff Yang does not need to trouble other troops. After this battle, they will all be taken to Cullen to ensure that there is no shortage of them."  It's enough for a battalion of people to look at these gutless, soulless pussies! Even if we let them run away, the taste of the saber is much more powerful than bullets!"

    "Hey, it's the division commander's order. Don't let them be dealt with on the spot. Let me tell you, just follow the method of dealing with the little Japanese prisoners. Give them a bullet and it will be over. How can there be so much trouble and have to allocate manpower to watch them?  , I¡¯m not happy to send that battalion to do such a job, it¡¯s also a head-scratching thing!¡±

    Yang Ketian was startled and said hurriedly: "Commander Zeng, you won't really give such an order, will you? The division commander has repeatedly reiterated that prisoners of war are not allowed to be executed, and they will all be concentrated in the Kulun prisoner-of-war camp. The Soviet prisoners of war will be kept.  usefulness!"

    Zeng Shiqiang smiled, got on his horse, and reined in the horse's head, said loudly: "Chief of Staff Yang, you underestimate me, Old Zeng. I still have some awareness. Anyone who dares to disobey the division commander's order will see you on the battlefield!"

    After saying that, he suddenly spurred his horse, and the sound of horse hoofbeats was followed by a puff of smoke.

    (To be continued) (To be continued)
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