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Volume 3 Far East Stories Chapter 677 (3) How long has it been since you saw meat?

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    "Yes! I think this possibility is definitely there, come and see!" As he said, Corbin walked to the corner of the tent and hung up the combat map. He followed the railway line north of Saransk and pointed all the way up.  Nizhny Novgorod, at the junction of the Volga and Oka rivers in the north, nodded heavily, turned around and said,

    "There are both roads and railways from Saransk to Nizhny Novgorod. Although it seems to be more than 250 kilometers away, if Voroshilov really wants to send troops south to seize the back roads of our Western Cluster, it can take half a day by train.  Upon arrival, the opponent's 3rd Army had at least 7 main divisions.

    In addition, the Soviet 5th Army also has 5 divisions. Even if Voroshilov left the 5th Army to guard Nizhny Novgorod, since our northern front only has 3 divisions of the Northern Group in the direction of Cheboksary, Nizhniy Novgorod will not be able to defend Nizhny Novgorod.  Vgorod is guarded by 5 divisions and is foolproof!  "

    "In this way, as long as Voroshilov is bold enough, he will give up the counterattack on the northern front, because even if we defeat our northern cluster in the direction of Cheboksary, our main force going south is still intact, and it is actually impossible to start a decisive battle on the southern front.  To encircle Wei and rescue Zhao, he is more likely to use the railway line from Nizhny Novgorod to Saransk to make a fuss, for example, to let the main force of Berzin's 3rd Army rush south! "

    "One can relieve the siege of Tukhachevsky's 1st Army in Saransk, and the other can work with Tukhachevsky's 1st Army to flank and encircle our Western Group. At this time, the strength of both sides is 12  Infantry division versus 5 cavalry divisions.

    Everyone has seen clearly the combat effectiveness of Berzin's 3rd Army in the previous Iron Triangle Defense Battle of Cheboksary. It is definitely a first-class main force. Even if we have 5 Cossack main cavalry divisions, no matter in terms of troop strength  In terms of combat effectiveness, it is impossible to completely defeat the 12th divisions of the 1st and 3rd armies of the Soviet Red Army!  "

    Corbin, the commander of the 3rd Cossack Cavalry Division, analyzed this while his tone became deeper and more solemn. Obviously, if this happens, that is, if the enemy troops in Nizhny Novgorod go south for reinforcements, the battle in Saransk will be terrible.  It¡¯s completely difficult to fight!

    "Oh, division commander, if you say this, we are afraid that something will happen. We are only a cavalry brigade. Not to mention Berzin's 7 divisions rushing towards us, even if 2 divisions came towards the south along the railway, we would still be in ruins."  It¡¯s time to escape!¡± Brigadier Klimov¡¯s face turned a little pale after being frightened by Corbin¡¯s analysis.

    "Ha, are you scared? It's a pity that we don't have enough troops. Otherwise, if Voroshilov's main force can be transferred from Nizhny Novgorod, we can counterattack on the northern front and capture Nizhny Novgorod. Su  The newly established Russian Volga Front is about to collapse, and we are really exhausted at this moment!" Corbin instead smiled and stroked his mustache.

    "Commander, after your analysis, I think we have to be thankful that Lord Kolchak made the right choice. The Western Cluster is almost catching up with Suobdunyi's cavalry army now. I really hope that we can  Eating the opponent's cavalry army in one bite would definitely be a fatal blow to the Soviet Red Army, but what should we do? If we don't use the empty city strategy, our stay under the city of Saransk will be like a punctured ball.  Can't get up!" Klimov said with a grimace.

    "Don't worry too much about this. Even if Voroshilov really moves his troops south, he probably won't be able to arrive until tomorrow morning at the earliest. Our opponent today is still Tukhachevsky's 1st Army. If the opponent  If we don't attack, then we will continue to play the trick of three cavalry divisions sieging the city.

    ???????????????????? But for the time being, the troops in the south of the city should not go there. The distance is too far and rescue is not urgent. Doesn¡¯t the Chinese art of war often say that we should surround three buildings?  Let's let go of the south of the city and let the two cavalry battalions of the 10th Regiment deployed in the west and east of the city keep an eye on it. If anyone slips up and lets others take advantage, don't blame me for falling out!  "Corbin frowned.

    "Commander, in the past half day, we have almost captured thousands of people from all over the countryside of Saransk to work as civilian laborers to dig field fortifications. I think, how about we just dig trenches and surround Saransk? Then it will be Tukhache.  It's not that easy for Fsky to break out!" Klimov rolled his eyes and came up with another idea.

    "Tch, do you really plan to stay in Saransk all the time? Let me tell you, if Tukhachevsky is quick, he will be able to figure out our reality this afternoon. If he is stupid, he will also figure it out tomorrow morning. Our current situation  The task is to be delayed as long as it lasts, Saransk is not a place to stay for a long time, especially when we only have one cavalry brigade!" Corbin scolded the commander of his main brigade with a straight face.

    "Hey, Commander, I'm confused by you. Just tell me, what exactly is my 5th Brigade's strategy? Brothers have been running back and forth for almost 70 to 80 kilometers for most of the day. Both men and horses are exhausted.  It's unbearable. If you don't rest, you really won't have the strength to maneuver for a long distance!" Brigadier Klimov scratched his head and became anxious.

    "Igor Yegorevich, you can rest assured,"??As long as Tukhachevsky does not launch a large-scale attack, your 5th Brigade does not need to go anywhere before tomorrow morning. However, I am thinking that if Lord Kolchak is really under the city of Saransk,  Do you think that Tukhachevsky still has the guts to send troops out of the city to counterattack and test our authenticity?  "Division commander Corbin has obviously been thinking about how to continue to frighten Tukhachevsky.

    "Commander, my brain is already in a mess. Please stop enlightening me. Tell me what you want us to do!" Brigadier Klimov obviously did not have as bright a mind as Corbin, and was kept chattering by his own division commander.  The analysis and tongue twister-like judgment left many confused and confused. At this moment, they simply spread their hands and refused to use their brains any more!

    "Igor Yegorjevich, the more complicated the situation, the more active you must use your brain, you know? As a brigade commander, you know that you cannot become a general by drinking horsemeat and potato soup. According to me,  Look, we have to create the illusion that Lord Kolchak has arrived in the army. As the supreme consul and commander-in-chief of the entire army, Kolchak alone can, in my opinion, at least take on the role of a division!  "Corbin narrowed his eyes and said so, but he gradually had an idea in his mind.

    "Commander, you don't know that the troops are short of food. The East Cluster Infantry Division led by Lord Hastings has not seen minced meat for several days. The only meat our cavalry troops can eat is the meat of horses injured in the war."  Yes, I want to eat beef and mutton. Where can I find it?

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT  I bet there are Bolshevik plainclothes spies hiding inside!  "Klimov scratched his head and replied.
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