New Warlords 1909

With the sound of drinking.Countless mirrors protrude from under the city wall again.Then what everyone saw.Except for the gray dust.I didn't even see the shadow of a new army!

116 The Price of Victory

"Shoot, throw grenades, throw all the grenades into the trenches for me, hurry up!" Although the officers of the braided army noticed something was wrong, they yelled and ordered the soldiers to fight immediately, but whether it was shooting training or bombing training, the soldiers of the braided army were obviously good Very average. The Z-shaped trenches well protected the advancing soldiers, and without the protection of heavy weapons such as tanks, this was the most effective way to approach the city walls.Of course, the premise is that the opponent does not have enough howitzers with curved trajectory such as mortars or nemesis such as flame launchers.

Obviously, the limited artillery in Xuzhou city was paralyzed as early as the first wave of bombing by the Pioneer Flying Squadron.Under the powerful firepower of heavy machine guns, it only had a slight impact on the speed of excavating trenches, but the casualties dropped sharply.The commander-in-chief of the braided army also understood that this was definitely not the way to go.Being adventurous and daring, he personally selected [-] death squads, opened the city gate and rushed out quickly, trying to destroy the trench excavation outside the city.

How could the well-trained new army soldiers let go of such excellent combat skills. The soldiers of the first regiment and the second regiment jumped out of the trenches at the same time almost as soon as the commander ordered them to go down.Without waiting for the reaction of the defenders on the top of the city, he rushed towards the city gate that was not completely closed.

Such a swift and fearless move startled the death squad members.This reaction speed is too fast!Not all of the [-] daredevils came out of the city gate yet!Just when the daring commander was hesitating whether to go out of the city or retreat immediately, he saw a tall young officer standing on the other side's position, raised his pistol and shouted, "Attack, all-out attack!"

"Kill...! Go...!"

The screams of killing all over the sky shook the sky, and countless soldiers of the new army with spotted camouflage combat uniforms jumped up from the trenches, picked up rifles with shining bayonets, and launched a full-scale attack on Xuzhou City.At the same time, the mortar artillery regiment poured the last remaining shells into the city of Xuzhou aimlessly.All the heavy machine guns on the ground opened fire, frantically suppressing the firepower at the top of the city!

Wang Meng, head of the guard regiment, saw that Hua Fei rushed out of the trench with the army.You see it scares him.Immediately lead the guard group to protect Huafei, and at the same time follow Huafei to rush towards the city gate.The army commander personally charged into the battle, which instantly burned the fighting spirit of the new army soldiers who were already high in morale. Only the last consciousness remained in their minds, which was to fight and take down Xuzhou City!

The death squads of the Braided Army, who had vowed not to fear death, subconsciously stopped when they suddenly faced the bright bayonet charge all over the field.Some even backed off.This reaction made the congestion near the city gate even more apparent.At this time, the commander just wanted to retreat to the city.It was too late.

"Brothers, rush for me, kill a rebel, the commander will reward you a lot!"

The brave commander raised his pistol and rushed forward first.Aiming at a new army soldier is just one shot.However, something that frightened him happened. The soldier who was shot did not fall down because of this, but his steps slowed down a little, and then his eyes were red, and he rushed forward with his teeth pressed, and pierced the commander's chest with a bayonet .Then, he smiled ferociously, looking terrified.It's a braided army officer who doesn't believe his expression.Eyes closed, he fell down with a plop.

These are not people!These rookies are simply not.They are total murderers!Since hot weapons became popular, many new army units have canceled cold weapon combat training.However, Hua Fei started from the training of the Armed Guard.I have always insisted on cold weapon combat training such as bayonet fighting.

Compared with the damage of hot weapons.The bloody scenes and psychological shock intensity brought by the bayonet killing.Definitely more intense than a shootout.An army that has not been trained in bayonet fighting.Tends to quickly lose and collapse in hand-to-hand combat.History also proves.Even during World War II.Bayonet combat hand-to-hand combat.It is also an extremely common combat situation.

Because the distance is getting closer. Less than 1 minute.When the defenders at the top of the city began to fight back.The soldiers of the first and second regiments have captured the west gate of Xuzhou.The west city gate was successfully taken.There is no more suspense in the battle.Without the protective barrier of the city wall.The combat effectiveness of the Braided Army is no match for the elite First Division of the New Army.

The braided army on the top of the city may be killed.or be captured.Especially when the new army arrives.A heavy machine gun was fired at the city gate.The outcome of the Xuzhou offensive and defensive battle is basically doomed.

Thanks Simon about it.The battle between the north gate and the south gate also soon came with good news.quickly captured.The scouts at the east gate also sent news.as expected.Zhang Xun led the guards and some of his confidantes.Has just fled south.

Hua Fei has no intention of pursuing him.Standing on the west gate wall.Hua Fei opened his pocket watch.It was one o'clock in the afternoon.The battalions are cleaning up the remaining resistance forces in Xuzhou City and collecting and taking over the spoils of war.The time to capture Xuzhou City.Much earlier than expected.If it wasn't for the commander-in-chief to make the decision without authorization.Lead the army out of the city.Then the battle for the city gate.I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort.

"Report. The legions have basically controlled Xuzhou City. They are concentrating on capturing and confiscating the spoils of war!"

"Report, the scouts came to report, the remnants of Zhang Xun fled to Suqian, the number is about 3000 people. The first regiment and the second regiment please pursue them!"

"No!" Hua Fei immediately said, "Order all the troops to quickly gather the spoils, guard the prisoners, immediately set fire to cook, and rest on the spot!"

"Yes!"

"Report, secret military intelligence report!"

Hua Fei took a look at the telegrams from the three places in Hua, and sure enough, the news of Xuzhou's fall spread quickly.Huaibei's reinforcements had already turned around and headed south to Suqian, presumably to join up with Zhang Xun's remnants.In addition, the Second Beiyang Division also seemed to have received the news. The strange thing is that instead of stopping, they increased their marching speed!

Hua Fei frowned, the other party's nose is really sensitive!Taking advantage of this opportunity, if the Beiyang Army is fast enough, it may rush to Xuzhou City tomorrow!With this time, although Hua Fei's soldiers can get a full rest, but due to the interruption of the supply of weapons and ammunition, after two exhausting battles, there are very few left.If Xuzhou City hadn't been successfully captured, with Hua Fei's ammunition reserves, it could only last until the siege battle time of three or four o'clock in the afternoon.Although some materials will be seized in Xuzhou City, there are not many weapons and ammunition that actually match.

"Report, the battle damage report has been preliminarily counted!" Adjutant Guo Tong and staff officer Bai Kaijun came quickly.

Hua Fei glanced at Bai Kaijun. The young staff officer who graduated from Baoding Military Academy had no joy on his face, and even a trace of worry.Hua Fei didn't say much, but just talked to Guo Tongdao. "read!"

"In the siege of Xuzhou, our army participated in the siege with more than 36 troops, including more than [-] infantry, more than [-] artillery, and more than [-] engineers. There is also the Air Force's first combat detachment, the second The combat detachment has a total of [-] Pioneer Shenlong aircraft and two small Xiaoniao reconnaissance aircraft. The enemy Zhang Xun is under the command and has a total strength of about [-]. The arms are ominous!"

"The battle started at 39 o'clock in the morning and ended at 620:110 p.m. when Xuzhou City was fully controlled. A total of 75 and 100 enemies were wiped out. [-] and [-] enemy soldiers were captured. The enemy's commander Zhang Xun led more than [-] remnants and fled to In Suqian, more than a thousand enemy soldiers were missing. More than [-] intact rifles and pistols of various types, six heavy machine guns, and nine [-]mm caliber field cannons were confiscated. Other damaged firearms and artillery have not yet been counted. There are all kinds of rifle ammunition, tens of thousands of machine gun ammunition, and more than [-] boxes of shells.”

"There are also horses, military rations, swords, raincoats, tents, backpacks, blankets and other military supplies. In addition, about 200 million silver coins and other rare calligraphy and paintings were found in the underground secret storehouse of Zhang Xun Mansion!"

"What? And...?" Hua Fei was extremely surprised.This discovery surprised him.However, Zhang Xun, as the commander-in-chief of the first army, shows that he has many businesses all over the country.I am afraid that his own assets are not less than 1000 million yuan, and it is not surprising that there are all cash hidden in the house.But Yizang is 200 million silver dollars.Then it has to be surprising, you must know that Xuzhou is not Zhang Xun's base camp at this time!

"Don't worry about this for now. How about our casualties?" Although Hua Fei was surprised, the attractiveness of this small amount of money to Hua Fei was completely different from that when he first started his army.You must know that every month, the training and other expenses of the army and construction corps alone have already reached 30 to [-] silver dollars.This is not counting the purchase, manufacture, repair and maintenance of weapons and equipment, and the completely bottomless investment in industrial infrastructure.

"Report, during the siege battle, a total of 630 people were killed, 570 people were seriously injured and 24 people were seriously injured. According to preliminary statistics, there were more than [-] people with minor injuries. Another [-] people were missing during the battle!"

"There was also a Pioneer [-] aircraft that was slightly injured, and a gun exploded. There are no detailed data on the damage to other weapons and materials!"

"En!" Hua Fei nodded. Since a large number of military school students joined the division staff, the recent reports have become more and more detailed and tend to be professional!As for the loss of military supplies, Hua Fei only needs to know a general idea, and there is no need to ask them one by one.Only 630 people were killed in action, and 570 nine people were seriously injured.In addition to the last battle, the First Division of the New Army has lost close to 3000 soldiers after two battles.

The last battle with Yijun was a defensive battle, and the main force bearing the attack was the three most elite regiments of the new army, so the number of casualties was not as high as this time.This time it was a siege battle, and many soldiers who were merged into the First Division from the original defense army fell under the enemy's heavy machine guns during the charge.

3000 people!Hua Fei, who had already been trained like iron, only felt a little heavy about it.In war, who can avoid death!Die at the enemy's gunpoint is the final destination of a soldier!

Although the First Division of the New Army is an elite team built by Hua Fei with all his efforts, after all, it lacks the training of a big battle. Although it won the victory, this result still makes Hua Fei a little disappointed!Of course, if Zhang Xun, who was fleeing, knew about Hua Fei's thoughts at this time, I don't know if he would vomit blood in anger on the spot.

"Order, at three o'clock in the afternoon, all ministries will guard the prisoners, transport military supplies, and return to Huaibei. Order, the third regiment of the first regiment, as the vanguard, will capture Huaibei at 04:30 tomorrow morning. Order, in addition to carrying the military supplies that can be taken away, Other military rations are distributed to the citizens of Xuzhou on the spot. Order, all ministries must withdraw from Xuzhou before [-] pm. Order, the second regiment defends behind the palace!"

117 The Glory of the Pioneers

afternoon.Xuzhou citizens who had been hiding at home because of the war suddenly heard the uproar outside.It was very lively.Liu San listened carefully.The yelling just now.It seemed to be the voice of Zhao Li from the same street!what happened?Didn't it mean that the murderer just broke into Xuzhou City?These guys are not hiding at home?Run out at this moment.Do you still want to see what the murderer looks like?

The commotion outside grew louder.There is no sign of stopping at all.And listen to that voice.There was joy and excitement in the voices of many.Where is there any desperate moan of imminent disaster?

Liu San couldn't help being curious.Quietly opened the wooden door of his house.He poked his head out and took a look.Hey.Let alone the soldiers of the murderer on the street.The handsome braided army is also gone.It's all neighbors who know each other.And oddly enough.All of them carried an empty rice bag.Hurriedly ran in one direction.

"Hey, Guo Tu. Stop, stop! What's going on? You're all carrying empty pockets. What are you running for?"

Guo Tu's face was covered with sweat.He gasped and said anxiously. "Liu San. You still don't know? That Hua Shashen... oh, no. It was Commander Hua who captured Xuzhou City! The Commander Zhang ran away. He left behind a lot of rations. Commander Hua showed great compassion. He opened the warehouse and released it. Food. All the people in Xuzhou can go to get a bag of military rations! Everyone in the city has gone. Are you still at home? Tell you in a low voice. I’m going to get the second bag now!"

Guo Tu had just finished speaking.Liu San's ass is on fire.Fly back home.Pour the remaining half bag of rice into the rice jar.Didn't even say hello.Run out to follow the crowd outside.Go get the rations.Such a good thing.You can't touch it once in a hundred years!Bodhisattva bless you.Bless this rice is not finished yet!Receive a bag of rations.I... I cook rice for the kids for three days.

along the way.Many Xuzhou citizens walked back with a bag full of rice on their backs with satisfied faces.The focus of this discussion.It all fell on Commander Hua.

"Oh, this commander of the Hua army. He is a good man. A good official. I think my old man has lived for more than 50 years. This is the first time I have received rice that the official does not ask for money!"

"Yes, yes. Who said that Commander Hua is a murderous demon king? Such a murderous demon king. We are not afraid of more! Anyway, we have never seen him kill our common people!"

"It's a pity. It is said that the commander of the Hua army will withdraw from Xuzhou soon. Alas, why didn't he stay? I really hope that he will come back soon. We will have military rations again!"

"How can there be such a good thing! The military commander Hua can't take it away. He just gave it to us! Do you think you will come back next time. Will there be more food?"

When Liu San and others lined up to receive the food.The first and third regiments of the new army have finished their rest.The whole army dispatched to Huaibei direction.Except for the eighth regiment responsible for food distribution, the other regiments.Almost ready to go.The advancing speed of Beiyang Second Division was very fast.According to the latest military intelligence.Dawn is expected.They may be able to rush to Xuzhou City.

Shanghai.Many workers and citizens have finished their day's work.Although the heat is hot.But the first thing everyone did was to buy a Jagged Army newspaper.The fighting in Anhui is in full swing these days.A few days ago, the First Division of the New Army wiped out more than [-] Yijun soldiers.Shake the whole country up and down.Set off countless discussions.Have doubts.Believe it or not.There is excitement.There was scolding.How people react though.Everyone does not deny a fact.That's what we're all eagerly waiting for.The next battle of the [-]st Division of the New Army.where will happen.when it happens.What kind of surprises and surprises will it bring.No one seemed to have thought that the First Division of the New Army would lose.I hope that no one thinks that the battle of the [-]st Division of the New Army will be dull!

As the official military newspaper of the Chinese Revolutionary Army.Jagged Army Daily reported on the battle in Anhui.It can be said that it is completely first-hand information.There is no crisis of confidence like CNN in this era.In addition, Jagged Army newspapers are often rich in pictures.Therefore, it has become the first-hand information for people to understand the revolutionary battlefield in Anhui.Shen Xian and the others were even ordered to temporarily move the editorial office of Iron Blood Military Daily to Shanghai.The effectiveness of the news is greatly improved.

well.Still old news.It's nothing more than military commentary and some so-called speculation on battlefield dynamics by experts studying abroad.The First Division of the New Army has been fighting since the Yi Army.Just disappeared from the public eye.Some people judged that the logistics supply of the first division was cut off.The [-]st Division may move north.Captured the city of Beijing.So as to report the shame of the Forbidden City.

This guess is well-founded.Although there is no evidence to prove it.But it still caused a lot of riots among the citizens of Beijing.Although many people understand that with Hua Fei's current strength, it is impossible to break into Beijing.But who would have thought that the Second Regiment of the New Army could enter the Forbidden City silently?This fool.Don't use common sense to infer it.

"Extra. Extra! Emergency! The First Division of the Revolutionary Army captured Xuzhou City. Commander-in-chief Zhang Xun led the remnants to flee Suqian!"

"Battle report of the first division. Xuzhou city is under fire. Xuzhou was captured in six hours. The enemy was captured. Countless materials were seized!"

"Surprise! The pioneers show their might. The eagle in the sky is majestic!"

"The first division opened the warehouse to release grain. Xuzhou City cheered!"