Chapter 1635 The Military Conference of the Eighth Army
After the great victory in Lixiang Valley, the counter-rebellion general once again led his troops to defeat the rebels. This was an upright head-on confrontation.
Maybe Yang Kuo didn't think so, and felt that Ding Kui had used many underhanded tricks in Lixiang Valley, but the imperial court in Zhenjing City was like this in writing.
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Yangtougou Military Camp.
The half-opened door was quickly opened, and a small group of cavalry did not slow down. The general with a gray beard at the head rushed into the door under the watch of the guards, shaking off a small amount of dust on the horse beside the road.
"General Dong, you are back." Zheng Yun personally waited in front of the Chinese military camp gate.
"You're welcome, General Zheng. Am I the last one?" Dong Ba followed Zheng Yun to the Chinese army's tent, arranging his armor as he walked.
"Everyone is here." Zheng Yun controlled his speed and was half a body behind Dong Ba.
"Hahaha, it wasn't my old Dong who staged the show. The military situation on the frontline changes every day. If the chief of staff hadn't urgently summoned him, he wouldn't have been able to escape." Dong Ba was used to this kind of scene.
The cavalry division can't stay at home and wait for someone to find him. Most of the meetings have to wait for him to come back from the front line.
Zheng Yun didn't dare to answer this question.
It was not her turn to intervene in the matter of the Eighth Legion. Being able to attend this military meeting, apart from being a landlord, was because of her junior brother, which was already a great honor.
Walking into the Chinese military tent, the generals and staff of the Eighth Army were basically present. The staff of the 71st Division wanted to lead the army at the front and did not follow.
Jiang Zhi cleared his throat and said, "Everyone is here, let's have a meeting. Let me talk about the specific situation first."
"The National Defense Army has reached the edge of Dingguo County, and the main force of the 22nd Army is following closely behind. They will launch a general offensive in the near future and defeat the rebels' lair in Zhongwangzhou in one fell swoop."
"As a flanking force, our army cannot lag too far behind the main force, and of course it cannot surpass them. We must try to annihilate more of the enemy while containing them."
"The main force of the legion has been assembled at Yangtougou Military Camp and can move westward to support the 71st Division at any time. Let's discuss today, how should we fight next?"
Jiang Zhi drew a circle on the map southeast of Dingguo County.
"My subordinates believe that the security of the southern part of the army should be left to the 80th Division." Qiao Meng spoke first, "As for the vanguard's leading position, I will not compete with your seniors."
Fan Yuzhen said: "Uncle Qiao, I don't dare to take this seriously."
"Don't be fooled by him. I haven't settled the matter with him about Lixiang Valley yet." Hua Mo glanced at Qiao Meng.
"I didn't get much benefit from Lixiang Valley. Those miscellaneous troops are almost the same as the local army." Qiao Meng suddenly remembered that Zheng Yun was here, "Oh, of course they are not as good as little General Zheng's troops."
"I heard that Jin Shuai has a lot of opinions. It was his contribution, but you went and robbed him alive." Quan Sihai said slowly.
After the Battle of Lixiang Valley, Ding Kui ordered Quan Sihaiguan to be reinstated and re-appointed as the commander of the 75th Division, and Quan Wanyun was appointed as the deputy division commander.
"Lao Quan, the last person I should talk about is you." Qiao Meng stood up, "You commanded that battle, and the biggest credit belongs to you."
"Don't divert misfortune. I'm always with the coach. Without the weapons I brought from Weiguo County, the battle would be difficult to fight. Don't sow discord between me and Lao Hua."
Dong Ba said gloomily: "You know something, shouldn't the 75th and 80th Divisions be at the rear?"
"Old Dong is sensible, I agree." Wang Chou nodded quickly.
Ma Zhi, Shu Li, Luo Tao and others all expressed their agreement.
"Why! This has nothing to do with the 75th Division. The soldiers below will not agree. Or is it that the chief of staff wants to squeeze out the newcomers?" Quan Sihai looked at Jiang Zhi sideways.
"Bah!" Hua Mo slapped the table without waiting for Jiang Zhi's reaction, "Who do you think you are? Well, even if you are, then you should be familiar with the army first. Can you fight a good battle without knowing the soldiers?"
His qualifications are second only to Dong Ba, so there is no need to give Quan Sihai face.
"You!" The whole world looked at each other angrily.
Luo Tao probably ran to Quan Sihai, held his arm, pulled him to his seat, and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Quan. The chief of staff asked everyone to discuss it. We have to think about the legion. Leave the dirty work to us.
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Xi Xiu echoed: "Yes, the morale of the 75th Division has been greatly boosted, and it can protect the military flag for the Chinese army."
Wang Chou said happily: "It must be General Quan!"
Quan Sihai sneered and said, "Xi Xiu, do you need me to elaborate on the time you peed your pants?" He and Xi Xiu had served in the same squadron before.
At this time, the staff officers here all lowered their heads and covered their faces, unable to bear to look directly, while Wang Chou, Ma Zhi and Fan Yuzhen pricked up their ears.
What a big melon!
Xi Xiu jumped up and exploded on the spot, shouting: "All four evils! Hit people without slapping them in the face, scold people without exposing their shortcomings, my eldest niece is much better than you, why are you coming back!"
Jiang Zhi still kept smiling and sat still. This scene belonged to the "fixed procedure" of the Eighth Army's military meeting, and it didn't matter who presided over it.
He has already integrated into this group, has ways to deal with it, and knows when to take control of the situation.
"Nonsense! This is a military meeting. We are here to discuss tactics, not to reminisce about old times!"
Dong Ba's voice made everyone's ears buzz.
Everyone present had to give Boss Dong some face and subconsciously kept their mouths shut.
"It's not the right thing to do. My troops have explored the road ahead and can serve as the vanguard of the legion and clear the road for the main force. Is anyone dissatisfied?" Dong Ba took the opportunity to ask for military orders.
"We must obey, but there is a more suitable plan." Shu Li turned around and said, "The 71st Division had gone deep into the enemy's rear to harass the enemy before the battle in Lixiang Valley. They had been engaged in large and small battles, and had been fighting continuously for many days."
Dong Ba stared at Shu Li.
Shu Li didn't seem to notice, and continued: "Legion operations require mutual cooperation. When one division is tired, another division should take over. Only by combining work and rest can we maintain the best fighting condition."
Dong Ba reached out and grabbed the cup in front of him. Shu Li swallowed a sip of saliva. Luo Tao took advantage of the opportunity and said, "That's right! The 77th Division is on standby at any time and is willing to clear the road for the army."
"You two just look down on my troops. How tired is it to stretch your muscles behind enemy lines?" Dong Ba glanced at Shu Li and Luo Tao back and forth.
"That..." Fan Yuzhen raised a hand to indicate that she wanted to speak.
"Say." Jiang Zhi's eyes lit up.
For the sake of the chief of staff, no one interrupted.
"The general is planning to attack Dingguo County. The traitor Yang Chao is not stupid. He will definitely shrink his troops to defend his home base. He will not leave too many troops on the north and south sides."
Everyone nodded frequently after hearing this.
"The only rebels who can threaten our army are the rebels in the southern counties. My subordinates suggest that our army should be divided into three lines, all the way to the southern border of Dingguo County, all the way to go hand in hand with the 22nd Army Corps, in the center to provide support, and all the way to sweep towards the southwest."
Fan Yuzhen stretched out her hand and drew on the map.
"This way we can have two vanguards." She stopped here.
"Seconds!" Hua Mo clapped his hands, "You can learn something by hanging out with the young master. Xiaofan is quite clever."
"The 71st Division must occupy one road, who wants to fight with me?" Dong Ba raised his cup.