Australian Storm 1876

   Chapter 815

Lieutenant General Duan Qirui and Major General Fox talked loudly without deliberately lowering their voices, and the Japanese generals standing nearby could hear them. This made their faces become pale, and they barely squeezed out a smile.

  No way, neither of these can afford to offend.

  The Russo-Japanese War is underway, the strength of the Czarist Russian Heavy Corps has not been greatly damaged, and the Fuso army is not completely sure that it will win the final victory. Everything is unknown.

  Since the war

Tsarist Russia is sending troops to the Far East at a rate of more than 20,000 men per month. The Trans-Siberian Railway under construction can only run 2 to 3 trains per month. More reinforcements can only rely on walking forward, and the minimum need is It takes 3 to 4 months to reach the Far Eastern Front.

  By then, it means more severe challenges.

  Fusang has implemented military mobilization in the country, but the military strength in the Far East still does not prevail. The Manchurian Army Headquarters can only gather heavy troops in the offensive direction to form a local military advantage.

  The total population of Fusang Country is approximately 44 million. During the war, more than 2 million reserve troops could be mobilized (in fact, 1.185 million were mobilized during the Russo-Japanese War).

  In the early days of the war, the Fusang Army had a total force of about 375,000 (1,140 guns), of which 250,000 could be used for operations outside the Fusang Islands. Now 80% of them have been dispatched, and only two active-duty divisions remain on the mainland.

  Except for the 30,000 troops in North Korea, all others are concentrated on the battlefields of the three provinces in Northeast China, with a total force of nearly 170,000.

  Looking at the Tsarist Russian army, with the massive increase in the Far East after the war began, the size of the Tsarist Russian army is close to between 220,000 and 230,000, and it is still increasing at a rate of more than 20,000 per month. The situation is not optimistic.

  The nickname "Steam Roller" is not for fun. Tsarist Russia has a population of 140 million, with a standing force of over one million, and 4 million reserve soldiers to mobilize. The war potential is far greater than that of Fusang.

  The only thing that restricts Tsarist Russia’s military input is the long road to the Far East. The Trans-Siberian Railway has not yet been completed, which has become a bottleneck restricting the potential of the Tsarist Russian War and the only chance for Fuso to win the war.

  Break each one to make a quick battle.

This combat thought runs through the entire process of the Japanese army's battle, regardless of death and injury, all the way to furious attack, hand-to-hand combat to hand-to-hand combat, attack instead of defense, and the soldiers' bones pave a road to victory, and become the Fuso army. High-level consensus.

  Among the military observation missions of various countries, Britain and the Ocean Empire have the largest numbers. The United Kingdom attaches great importance to this war between Japan and Russia in the Far East and dispatched an observation mission composed of 27 officers.

  Ocean Empire is only one less than the British Military Observer Group, 26 officers.

The third is Germany, with 11 officers, five from the United States, four from Italy, and only two officers from France. This is because France’s identity is more subtle. It is both an ally of Russia and an ally of Britain. In this war China even remained neutral.

  Li Jianyang’s identity made him quickly acquainted with this group of people. Naturally, the British officer corps did not need to say, the Ocean Empire officer corps also had many acquaintances, and many of them had been to South Africa.

   "This is Colonel Wu Baoli and this is Colonel Li Zhong. These two colonels are led by armored tank regiments. They are the ace troops of the Ocean Empire. You can get close to them." Captain George introduced.

Li Jianyang had a low military rank and rushed to meet him; "I am Li Jianyang, the eldest son of Li Yong, Viscount Humen, and I have met two officers. When I was in South Africa, I had the honor to listen to the teachings of Chief Duan, and I was fortunate to get acquainted with the commander of the armored tank unit. Officer Bian."

   "Oh, that's my own person." Colonel Wu Baoli looked at each other and smiled with Colonel Li Zhong.

  Neither of them went to South Africa, it was Senior Brother Brigadier General Bian Chunsong.

Brigadier General Bian Chunsong is currently serving as the Deputy Director of Education at the Royal Whampoa Infantry Academy. He has written and published important works such as "Introduction to Armored Tank Tactics" and "Introduction to Tank Tactics" and "Introduction to Combination of Tanks and Tanks". , Is an advanced course textbook for further studies, kept secret to the outside world, and has a high level of confidentiality.

  Brigadier General Bian Chunsong has been repeatedly awarded by the Army Staff Headquarters and Military Academy for his exploration achievements in the frontier tactics of tanks, and he is expected to be promoted to major general.

As his brother, Colonel Wu Baoli and You Rongyan, so when Li Jianyang Li Jianyang mentioned his brother, he immediately felt a lot of kindness, and said with a smile; "The tiger father has no dogs, but the father is a legendary figure and an veteran in the army. Senior, oh... by the way, my family has built two cement plants in the Legazpi area, and also invested in a tobacco plantation. Sir Tori’s blessing, the income is very good. From this point of view, it is a family. ."

   "My father, an old senior in the army, doesn't dare to be, he is ashamed to say, his old people often say; he didn't stick to his heart, and went on a crooked path."

"Hahahaha... If there is such a good crooked road, you can also introduce me to take a walk." Colonel Wu Baoli was a person with a detached personality when he was young, and now he is still open-minded in his middle age. He stretched out his hand and patted Li Jianyang's arm. "The hero doesn’t ask where it came from. I admire my father’s personality very much. You are also pleasing to your eyes. Tomorrow our delegation will hold a cocktail party. You and your wife are welcome to attend. a bit."

   "I didn't dare to ask you if I wanted to, let me tell you, Chief Wu, I have been studying in London for many years, and a bird has faded out of my mouth. Hearing you say this, the halazi almost flowed down, and it must be disturbed."

"Okay, refreshing." Wu Baoli was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said with a wave of his hand; "Don't call any Chief Wu, I'm a few years older than you, just call Brother Baoli, and I'll give a big call to you, brother Jianyang. how?"

   "Everything is in accordance with Brother Poly's instructions, and the foolish brother does not respect his life." Li Jianyang was also refreshed, clasping his fists in his hands, and acknowledging his cheap brother.

  These polite remarks are true and false. As the grandson of the "king of mercenaries", Li Jianyang is certainly not bad for money.

The luxurious mansion he bought in the West End of London has 16 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 studies, as well as a dedicated servant’s room and garage. There are a lot of maids, gardeners, cooks and drivers, supporting the respect of the oriental nobles. Life.

  Apart from anything else, there are three cooks alone, and they cook various delicacies for him every day. As long as Churchill is okay, he sometimes even brings his mistress over to the rice, which annoys Li Jianyang.

  There is nothing wrong with Li Jianyang. Only then did Li Jianyang rent a secret apartment to his shameless eldest brother Churchill alone. It’s okay to have a meal at home, but it’s not okay to bring his mistress to a tryst.

  Speaking again

  In the wandering days of the sea journey, Li Jianyang really missed the oriental food. Hearing Colonel Wu Baoli said that the whole hot pot was rinsed, he was really greedy.

  Alas, my Chinese appetite who is unworthy and has nowhere to put it!

The highest general at the reception was the Second Army Commander Kuroki as General Zhen. His biggest defeat in his life was the Battle of the Ryukyu Islands. He commanded more than 20,000 members of the Sixth Division from Kumamoto Jintai and an independent brigade. The soldiers were annihilated, and in the end only less than 200 people escaped.

  The battle was extremely frustrated. Under the artillery bombardment of the Ocean Empire cruiser, thousands of officers and soldiers sank to the bottom of the sea along with the troop carrier.

  A few days later, the corpses of the drowned officers and soldiers floating densely on the surface of the sea, making people look shocking and becoming a nightmare that will never be forgotten.

  After returning to China, 17 officers committed suicide by caesarean section because of their guilt. Hei Mu had a nightmare for General Zhen for more than a year, and finally he was relieved from the huge sense of guilt.

   Therefore, not only the navy, but some army generals represented by the black wood generals also have a deep fear of the ocean empire, which is obedience after being severely beaten.

   "Dear Lieutenant General, the front-line conditions are simple and I am really wronged. On behalf of the South Manchurian Headquarters, I express my deep apologies." Kuroki bowed to General Zhen respectfully ninety degrees.

  Behind him

  A row of Japanese generals, Zuo Qishushu, bowed and saluted, showing a very humble attitude.

Lieutenant General Duan Qirui is of medium build, but he is the tallest in front of this platoon of Japanese generals. He looked strangely at the officer behind with the rank of Grand Zuo. He doubted whether that guy was 1.5 meters tall and he could do that. As a soldier?

  "General Kuroki is polite. Our military observer groups in various countries still rely on your army to maintain security. Major General Fox and I take this very seriously. Although the fighting is cruel, it should not affect peace-loving innocent people."

  "Please rest assured, Lieutenant General, our military will make thoughtful arrangements to ensure the safety of military observers, but..."

   "Oh, just what?"

   "I just hope that military observers can appropriately follow the advice of frontline commanders and not take the risk of approaching the frontline battlefield too much. That is too dangerous."

   "That's not going to work. Every military observer is responsible for telling back what happened here. Please don't stop them from performing their duties. I think as long as protective measures are taken, there will be no major problems in the frontline battlefield."

   "Hi, we will try our best."

"Thank you, General Blackwood." When a big problem was presented to the other party, Lieutenant General Duan Qirui nodded in satisfaction, and said after a pause; "General Blackwood, I have an unsolicited personal request. I don't know if it is inappropriate. Say?"

  Then please stop talking!

Although Kuroki Weizhen showed a respectful look on his face, he had already muttered in his heart, but in front of the Ocean Empire and the British generals, he really had no confidence, so he squeezed a smile on his face and said; "Please speak bluntly. "

"Ha ha ha... it is like this. In this war, the Qing court remained neutral, but after all, the battlefield is in the three northeastern provinces. If possible, please try not to harm innocent people. The so-called God has the virtue of good living, please take care of General Blackwood. Now, this is the common wish of Major General Fox and I." Lieutenant General Duan Qirui smiled and asked.

Admiral Fox was also very refreshed, and then he said: "Yes, General Kuroki, I hope that the Fusang army will appear as a civilized army, not to rob the local people’s poultry and livestock. It’s really embarrassing to do so in the West. You will never see this phenomenon in a civilized army. Of course, the Tsarist army you are facing is a backward and morally degraded army, and you don’t know what civilization is. I hope that the Japanese army will not take them as an example. Some barbarians who haven't fully evolved yet."

  At this moment, General Shady Weizhen looked as if he had been constipated for many days, he hesitated and bit the bullet and replied; "Hey, I will try my best to restrain the troops."

   "Thank you, General Heimu." Lieutenant General Duan Qirui is a military general who has a great view of the overall situation. He knows that since General Heimu Weizhen can agree, he will definitely make proper arrangements.

  As long as he has the opportunity, he is willing to do his best for the suffering nation.

  Today's Japanese generals pay much attention to foreign perceptions. They have just climbed up from the semi-colonial and semi-feudal quagmire. They even treated Russian prisoners of war very civilly. The food in the prison camp was even better than that of the Japanese themselves.

  It is totally unimaginable in later life, and this is what’s going on.

  (End of this chapter)