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Zhang Xueliang looked around at the station, but didn't see any acquaintances.In particular, there is no sign of Guo Songling. This confidant general who used to be inseparable from him has now completely surrendered to the Kuomintang and served as the chairman of the Liaoning Provincial Government to stabilize the rule of Liaoning Province for the Kuomintang.Zhang Xueliang sighed softly, walked towards Ye Ting, the chief of staff appointed to him by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, reached out and shook his hand, and asked without greeting, "Why didn't Chao Liu come? Are you already in person now?" Supervising the troops? How is the morale of the troops? Are there any emotions?" He then explained: "After all, the four corps of our Heilongjiang Front Army have participated in the revolution for a short time, and ideological and political work has not been carried out like this. I am worried that the soldiers may not understand the purpose of this troop dispatch. Also... how is the troop deployed?"

Ye Ting led Zhang Xueliang towards the car waiting outside the station, and said with a wry smile, "I, the chief of staff, was also airborne, and I don't know much about the situation of the troops. But judging from the reactions of the troops, the morale seems to be good. Although they were puzzled about sending troops to fight against the bandits, and they didn't know what the bandits were, but after they knew it was Brother Han Qing's order, they all expressed firm obedience. Except...the Red 33rd Division seemed to have some emotions, so Jiang Chao Liu (Jiang Dengxuan) has already personally gone to the front to do Yu Xiaohou (Yu Xuezhong)'s ideological work... Now that the army is marching, the northern wing is moving faster, and the vanguard is already about 20 kilometers east of Lindian County. General Jiang Chao Six is ​​considering whether to take Lindian County first. But we still need to observe the dynamics of the main forces of the Tuo bandits. The progress on the southern wing is slow, mainly due to the complex terrain, and there are some bandit landlords who support the Tuo bandits. , constantly harassing the army, but generally speaking, it cannot stop the advance of the Red Army."

The two were about to get into the car when they heard a roar above their heads.In the clear spring sky in the north, about 30 fighter planes lined up neatly and flew over the sky at an altitude of several hundred meters.These are F1 destroyers with two wings, painted in the same blue-gray color as the Red Army uniform, and the red five-pointed star emblem is very dazzling on the blue-gray body.These planes were not purchased from the Sino-German Aircraft Company in the south, but were produced by the Chinese Communist Party's own Baotou Communist Youth League Aircraft Factory using components provided by the Soviet Union and Sino-German companies.Now the former Northeast Army Air Force and the Red Army Air Force have been merged into the Red Army Air Force. Comrade Feng Dafei continues to serve as the commander of the Red Air Force. This time he was also sent to participate in the attack on Qiqihar.

Zhang Xueliang nodded slightly towards the sky. Now that the Red Army is in the air force, it has an absolute advantage for the bandits!The bandits don't have an air force at all, and the sky in Heilongjiang belongs to the Red Army. In the previous Northeast War of Resistance, the huge role of the air force has undoubtedly been demonstrated. The bandits will definitely pay a huge price for falling behind in this respect!Although Zhang Xueliang was also not very enthusiastic about this battle, he never doubted that they would win the final victory in this battle.Seeing the neat and mighty lineup in the air today, this belief has become more firm.

At this time, Jiang Dengxuan, who was leading five divisions in the northern wing, was not in such a good mood as Zhang Xueliang. He was full of worries about the prospects of the current war.He and the current "Bitter Army" used to be comrades-in-arms of the Anti-Union, and they are very clear about their combat effectiveness. Even the powerful Japanese army has suffered in their hands!With the help of these Northeast Army converted Red Army in their own hands, can they please?Could it be that changing the flag will increase the combat effectiveness of the troops?And even if it can be enhanced, so what?As the saying goes, it depends on the owner to beat a dog. Can the Communist Party and Zhang Xueliang provoke the owner behind these bandit troops?But worry is nothing but worry, he can only obey Zhang Xueliang's orders, and can only fight this battle conscientiously.

Now the overall situation is still smooth, both the north and south wings are advancing steadily, but the opponent hasn't really played their cards yet.Right now, the opponent seems to be doing nothing in the north wing except for some small actions in the south wing, but what Jiang Dengxuan felt was a kind of depression and tension in the future of the war.But he couldn't grasp where the bandit army would attack.Generally speaking, the side with fewer troops always hopes to use ambushes on complex terrain to turn things around.Judging from the current situation on the front line, the most suitable place for this kind of ambush should be on the southern flank densely covered with lakes... rather than the northern flank of Yimapingchuan.But things are not absolute, maybe those bandit troops will put all their eggs in one basket and concentrate their main force on the north wing to have a decisive battle with their five divisions?The opponent's strength may not be much weaker than your own, right?The current CCP does not know much about the specific inside information of the bandit army, so Jiang Dengxuan does not know how many troops they have concentrated in eastern Heilongjiang.This brought a lot of trouble to the formation of the Red Army's Heilongjiang Front Army, so they could only form a uniform formation in a regular manner, hoping that the opponent would have nowhere to say anything, and just give up Qiqihar... According to Zhang Xueliang's estimation Well, Wang Zhongyi's bandit army does not have a stable logistics supply now, and there will be no replenishment when the troops are exhausted, so they dare not confront themselves head-on!

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Mount Lu, Luo Yaoguo Mansion.

"Auxiliary Commander, telegram." Xiao Yuhan reported behind Luo Yaoguo. Luo Yaoguo turned around and took the telegram from him. It was sent from the inside line of the Alliance Army, informing the latest military deployment of the Alliance Army Headquarters.

"What? They don't lay an ambush, but want to confront Zhang Xueliang head-to-head?" Luo Yaoguo was slightly taken aback, thinking that this Lin Biao was really ruthless in fighting. He concentrated 300 main forces and [-] cannons to defeat the opponent's flank first, and then Sweeping down again, completely destroying Zhang Xueliang's northern wing... Such a desperate attack may not work well if you encounter the main Red Army whose combat effectiveness is higher than their allied army, but if you fight Zhang Xueliang's "cottage Red Army" I'm afraid it will be ruined.

"Wuhen. In your opinion, if the Alliance Army can succeed in this battle, will the main force of the Red Army be transferred from Rehe and Jilin to Heilongjiang?" Luo Yaoguo asked after a pause.

Xiao Yuhan was a little surprised. He thought for a while and replied: "Teacher, this matter is hard to say. The Communist Party is not all the radical Moscow faction who are in charge, and there are more rational people among them. Transfer the main force from Jilin and Rehe to Heilongjiang I’m afraid they won’t be able to fight to the death with the alliance army, maybe they will try to recruit Wang Zhonggong after Zhang Xueliang’s defeat, after all Wang Zhonggong is not a true trustee.”

Luo Yaoguo nodded. There are indeed such god-level figures as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai in the CCP.Wang Ming, the leader of the Moscow faction, was sent by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China to Wuhan to negotiate with the Kuomintang during this time. The unequal treaty of the "Communist Party" requires the Kuomintang to agree... I don't know what is going on?

"What do you mean that Wang Ming stayed in Wuhan and pestered us endlessly?" Luo Yaoguo asked again.

"I'm afraid that some bigwigs from the CCP's native faction don't want him to go back and cause trouble for them, right? Among the Moscow faction of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Wang Ming is the most active, followed by Bogu... Zhang Wentian, Wang Jiaxiang, Kai Feng, etc. People are somewhat nerdy, and Miff doesn’t particularly trust them.” Xiao Yuhan said calmly that he has been lurking inside the CCP for many years and knows its inside information like the palm of his hand.

Luo Tong nodded slightly. This situation was also expected by him. Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai did not want to tear themselves apart with Moscow, and Moscow also wanted to use them to crusade against the Trotskyites. Therefore, under the tacit understanding of the two parties, Wang Mingbogu only I can be a diplomat in Wuhan.

"Students estimate that this may happen. The CCP is actually not in a hurry to eliminate the Trotskyites, because as long as the Trotskyist forces still exist, the Soviet Union can only coax the powerful factions inside the CCP." Xiao Yuhan said with a smile: "It's so simple The method, Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai will never think of it."

Luo Yaoguo turned to look at him, and nodded appreciatively: "You think the same way as I do, the CCP may also play the trick of raising the bandits' self-esteem. Is there any way we can deal with it?"

"The key is still in the Soviet Union. If Stalin is really willing to spend a lot of money, the CCP will still use the main force. And the best way to make Stalin pay a lot of money is to invite Trotsky to China once." Xiao Yuhan's There was a hint of sarcasm in the tone, and there was also a hint of mischief.

"Trotsky, please come to China!" Luo Yaoguo smiled slightly. This idea is not bad. At present, the Chinese Communist Alliance Army can be regarded as the only Trotskyist armed force in the world. Trotsky, the "spiritual leader", came to China Walking around, taking a look, and giving a speech at the Union Army seems to be a matter of course.But when Stalin saw Trotsky appearing outside his back garden, he was probably going to be out of breath, right?

"Who should we invite to come forward?" Luo Yaoguo pressed.

"Of course it's Chen Duxiu." Xiao Yuhan replied, "He is the leader of the Chinese Trotskyist faction, and it is justifiable for him to come forward."

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east!east!

In the darkness of night, the troops of the brigade and brigade were rolling eastward.There was a sound of people shouting and neighing.On the Beidahuang wilderness east of Nenjiang River.Several armies gathered supplies and weapons, and were desperately marching towards the designated attack launch position.After the main forces of the two armies under the Second Army Corps of the Allied Army determined the attack target and the time of attack, they marched eastward without hesitation, attacking the northern flank of the Heilongjiang Front Army, and strived to defeat Zhang Xueliang with the main force in a decisive battle. Draw out the main force of the Red Army.

The main force of the Western Front of the entire Union Army was divided into two groups and rushed eastward from the Qiqihar area.The North Road is the main force of the two divisions of the Third Army of the Union Army. Together with the four artillery regiments and an elite cavalry brigade assigned to the Third Army, they gathered the strength of the two divisions and one cavalry brigade to make a big detour, and went straight to the forest. To the north of Dian, flank the Red 29th Division from the north.

On the South Road, there are two divisions and four artillery regiments of the Fourth Army of the Allied Army. They have concentrated nearly 3 troops and nearly 150 cannons to attack the front of the enemy's Red 29th Division. Break it down in the shortest possible time.Then it swept across the entire northern flank of the Heilongjiang Front Army.

Under the night sky in the northeast spring.After receiving the main force of the 5 Allied Army that must arrive at the designated location before May 6, carrying nearly 300 cannons, they rushed eastward in a mighty manner.Lin Yurong, Chief of Staff of the Allied Army, rode on a horse and marched in the dark together with the staff and the convoy of supplies.Another unprecedented victory seemed to be in front of him. Although the road was full of dust and dust, it couldn't hide the high spirits on his face.Around the column of his headquarters, there were a large group of infantry marching with their heads covered, dragging a carriage of the Min 13 mountain artillery and passing by.The army marched on the knee-high grass of the Great Northern Wilderness in May, and pontoon bridges had been erected by engineers in advance on several rivers and ditches.In addition to the sound of marching in the night, we could occasionally hear the voices of Trotskyist political cadres mobilizing: "Comrades, we are going to fight the traitors who colluded with Stalin! Everyone, work hard and let them see how powerful we are." !"

"As long as we win this battle and eliminate Zhang Xueliang, the warlord who took refuge in Stalin, we will be able to recover Harbin and Heilongjiang!"

"At that time, we will liberate the whole of Northeast China, liberate the whole of China, and plant the red flag all over the country!"

The young and cheerful echoing voices of the soldiers sounded in the queue.Except for a few officers, most of these troops of the Alliance Army were recruited locally in Heilongjiang, and the soldiers were all simple peasant children.Having been brainwashed by these Trotskyist political cadres for two months, I am now full of energy and eager to try.Moreover, they have never seen what a truly powerful army looks like, thinking that the sharp steel guns in their hands, the 300 mountain cannons in the queue, and the hard training they have experienced in the past few months have made themselves So this armed force has become an invincible force!

However, this kind of blind self-confidence added a bit of chill to this large army that was rolling forward in the dark night.

Lin Yurong sat on the horse and looked at the army under him with satisfaction.God knows how much effort he has spent for them in the past few years!The training is the most rigorous, from stabbing, shooting, marching, earthwork... to the coordination of artillery and infantry, and actual combat exercises, all are carried out in accordance with the standards of the Southern National Revolutionary Army as much as possible.Coupled with the fact that he has mastered the opponent's complete battle plan and deployment of troops this time, he really can't find a reason why he will fail!The opponent is nothing more than the 10,000+ Northeast Army with the Red Army signboard.If changing the flag can turn a unit from a weakling to an elite in one go, then why do you need to train?And what is a genius military strategist like him doing?

In the night, three correspondents on fast Mongolian horses galloped over, and inquired with the vanguard of the headquarters column. Knowing that Lin Yurong was here, they rushed over and reined in Lin Yurong's horse.Salute and report loudly: "Regimental Commander Shen reported to the commander-in-chief that the leading troops of the Second Army Headquarters Headquarters had arrived at the designated location at 7 p.m., and the communication company was setting up a communication network. The Division and the Eighth Division are still in the process of making a detour, and are expected to reach the enemy's flank before eleven o'clock tonight."

Lin Yurong glanced at his watch right away, the time was exactly nine o'clock at night on May 5th.There are still 4 miles away from the front line in the north of Lindian City. His headquarters brigade and accompanying artillery, supplies, sixth division and other follow-up troops will definitely be able to arrive before twelve o'clock tonight.That is to say, there are still twelve hours to prepare for myself, and it seems a little nervous.According to intelligence, Zhang Xueliang's march on the north wing is faster than expected. As soon as noon tomorrow, his troops should be able to encounter the vanguard of the opponent's Red 29th Division. Can they win the first battle and defeat them at the fastest speed? This division will be the key to this battle!

He greeted back, and several staff officers greeted him immediately.

"Command all units at all levels of the headquarters, artillery, heavy troops, and the sixth division. Speed ​​up the march! You must arrive at the designated location at eleven o'clock tonight!"

Chapter 0614 Brothers Fighting the Wall ([-]) Decisive Battle

November 5, 5:8 am.

In the front enemy headquarters of the Heilongjiang Front Army in Zhaodong County, Zhang Xueliang got up early in the morning and received an urgent military report from the front line.

"Commander Jiang Chao of the North Wing reported that a large number of bandit troops were found on the front and right wing of the Red 29th Division. It is suspected that they are the main force of the Second Army of the Troutian Army. The vanguard of the Red 29th Division has begun to exchange fire with the enemy. It is underway to seize favorable terrain and deploy defenses. The current location of the Red 29th Division is about 10 kilometers northeast of Lindian County, and about 30 kilometers away from the Red 12th Division."

Sun Mingjiu's voice was calm and indifferent. Seeing that Zhang Xueliang didn't express anything, he picked up another telegram: "Commander Nanyirong reported that after a day and night of fierce fighting, the enemy in front of our troops has retreated towards Qiqihar. The enemy of the Ministry is the bandit army..."

Sun Mingjiu picked up another telegram while talking, read it after reading it: "The Red Air Force's reconnaissance report found a large group of bandit troops in the area from 5 kilometers to 15 kilometers northeast and north of Lindian County, with an estimated total strength of more than 5. In addition A large number of artillery positions were also found..."

Jiang Dengxuan is also worthy of being a battle-hardened veteran. He did not get carried away because of his superiority in strength. Instead, he sent a large number of scouts to search and reconnaissance in front of the Five Route Army. Searching the company found the main force of the Union Army (Tuo Bandit Army)!

From the current point of view, it seems that the Alliance Army has no intention of hiding itself, but has spread out its troops openly, and it seems that it is ready to fight a majestic battle!And the target of their attack is also obvious, which is the Red 29th Division, the northernmost wing of the Red Army's Nine Route Army.It seems that the opponent wants to concentrate their forces to defeat it in the shortest possible time, and then sweep the entire northern wing of the Heilongjiang Front Army from the side...

What surprised Zhang Xueliang was that the opponent actually concentrated all their forces, disregarding the rest of the troops on the northern wing, and attacked the Red 29th Division with all their strength. This style of play was almost a gamble!Isn't Wang Zhongyi worried at all that his main force will be outflanked by his four divisions?

"Comrade Commander! The bandit army appeared on the side of our northern flank. The Red 29th Division's weak strength may not last long. Commander Jiang is now asking for instructions. Should we shrink our troops to the south or concentrate our main force on the north to repel the bandit army? "

Sun Mingjiu took another telegram from the communication staff officer and read it aloud.This was sent by Jiang Dengxuan to ask for instructions on how to deploy the battle. The Heilongjiang front army was not prepared for a decisive battle this time. Jiang Dengxuan, who was the commander-in-chief of the North Wing, suddenly panicked.

Zhang Xueliang just glanced at him, then turned to ask Ye Ting, the chief of staff who was lying on the map: "Brother Xiyi, do you have any opinions?" And I didn't expect that the target and timing chosen by the opponent were just right!This situation is really a bit abnormal.Ye Ting shook his head slightly: "The main force of the bandit army should have been exposed. The key now depends on whether the Red 29th Division can withstand it. As long as they can persist until the reinforcements arrive, we will win this battle completely." , On the contrary...the Tuo bandit army may destroy our northern wing one by one, and we will be defeated in this battle." He asked Zhang Xueliang again: "The eight marching divisions of the Heilongjiang Front Army must adjust their deployment. How long will it take to go into battle?"

Ye Ting did not ask this question casually. The current Red Army is different from the Kuomintang Army. The level of training and equipment varies greatly among the various troops, and they are not standardized at all.Therefore, it is impossible for the commander of the Red Army to quickly grasp the situation of the troops after the "changing of the guard".Ye Ting, the new chief of staff, is no exception. If he is commanding a serious Red Army elite, he is confident enough that one division can hold back the opponent's [-] to [-] troops, and he also believes that the other eight divisions will He rushed to the battlefield as quickly as possible... But he was really not sure about this Heilongjiang front army that had just been reorganized from the Northeast Army.

Zhang Xueliang also has no idea. On the one hand, he also hopes that his Northeast Army's combat effectiveness will be enhanced after it hangs the Red Army brand, and the soldiers at all levels below can also show their strength at critical moments. The army is the capital for his promotion and fortune; on the other hand, he is also worried that his northern wing will be completely destroyed by the bandits, so that he will also lose his troops and lose the capital to maintain a low position in the CCP.

Seeing that both Zhang Xueliang and Ye Ting hesitated, Sun Mingjiu couldn't help shouting: "Comrade Commander, Commander Jiang is still waiting for your instructions! Now the 29th Division on the northern wing is about to be attacked by the bandit army." If the 29th Division is defeated, the entire northern wing will be shaken and may even collapse! Now we must change the focus of operations and focus on the decisive battle against the bandit army on the northern wing!"

Zhang Xueliang's expression was slightly troubled and hesitant.He looked at Sun Mingjiu, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Tell Jiang Chaoliu that the north wing must be stabilized. The Red 29th Division must stand on its own for 12 hours to cover the entire army's turn! Before the adjustment of the main force of our army is completed, if the situation shakes , can only be dealt with by military law!"

"Order Rong Zhen, the main force of the south wing will stop advancing immediately, and quickly approach the north wing. After reuniting with the north wing, hand over the troops to Jiang Dengxuan for unified command. The transfer will be completed within 12 hours, and violators will be severely punished!"

Sun Mingjiu saluted and left, trotting all the way to the telecommunications room to give instructions.Zhang Xueliang sat down slowly, and smiled wryly at Ye Ting, the chief of staff who was still frowning and thinking: "I didn't expect that this battle would give Wang Zhongyi the first opportunity. It seems that our Heilongjiang Front Army is going to have a bloody battle. These entrusted bandits will attack." It's really vicious... Ask the Central Revolutionary Military Commission, whether there is a large troop of the Tuo Bandit Army in the border area between Rehe, Chahar and Mongolia? Is there any definite information on the deployment of the Tuo Bandit Army? The information we have now is too much. Less, I don’t even know how many troops the opponent has... Give Wang Yizhe in Harbin an order to bring up the Red Eighth Army and the Heavy Artillery Brigade directly under the Front Army. This battle may be a decisive one... ..."

Ye Ting threw down the red and blue pencils in his hand, and said lightly: "If the main force of the bandit army is placed on the front line of Heilongjiang to fight our army, it will be a good thing for our overall situation... We have always been worried about the bandit army. We will use one part to contain the main force of the Red Army in the Heilongjiang area, and transfer the main force to Chahar or Suiyuan, so that they may cut off our party's territory from the middle and open up the land communication line with the Kuomintang It would be a good thing if they can confirm that their main force will be in Heilongjiang. If we can launch a decisive battle in Heilongjiang, relying on the superiority in military strength and the continuous logistical supplies from the Soviet Union, the final victory must belong to us.”

Zhang Xueliang smiled and nodded: "Brother Xiyi is right. If we can really eliminate the main force of these Trotskyites in Heilongjiang, then we will have more room for strategic maneuvering if we win Mongolia."

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"The Fourth Army has successfully detoured to the enemy's right flank, and now it has begun to flank!" A joyous exclamation immediately relaxed the atmosphere at the former enemy headquarters of the Allied Army that set up Lindian County.The key to the success of this battle is to defeat the northern flank defended by the Red 29th Division in the shortest possible time, and the outflanking of the Allied Fourth Army is the key.Now the Red 29th Division will be attacked from two directions from the northwest. At the same time, a cavalry brigade assigned to the Fourth Army can also threaten the east of the Red 29th Division... surrounded on three sides, with the old background of the Northeast Army, the Red Army Most of the 29th Division is about to be defeated and retreated.

Seeing the staff members discussing there, Lin Yurong just looked at his watch and said to himself: "The Red 29th Division must be defeated within three hours, otherwise the Red 30th Division will join the battle... Send a power to Commander Shen and order He must defeat the Red 29th Division in the first attack! Don't be afraid of losses, and don't be afraid of wasting shells... After defeating the Red 29th Division, don't love to fight. Immediately deploy troops to the Red 30th Division, and also don't hesitate Everything was crushed in the shortest possible time."