The second-floor hall of the Ulan-Ude headquarters, which originally occupied an area of more than 200 square meters, has been transformed into a command hall. Dozens of staff officers were so busy that their heels touched the back of their heads. Some were busy drawing maps, and some were busy typing.
The phone calls, but the expressions on their faces are all the same, that is, seriousness.
The army on the right wing now only has one 30th Infantry Division. If Zhukov's tank group rushes in, and the infantry division following behind takes advantage of the situation to rush in, and then rushes through Selenginsk's defense line, then the entire defense line will collapse.
Once the defense line collapses, the fate of the more than 200,000 troops waiting on the Selenginsk front is annihilation, complete annihilation.
Bai Chongxi was also sitting in a corner of the hall, constantly listening to reports from the frontline troops.
"The 103rd Infantry Division called. Everything is normal with the Soviet troops on the opposite side. There is nothing abnormal."
"The Fourth Infantry Division came to report that everything is normal in front of the position."
"The 30th Infantry Division came to report that a patrol team from the 1st Armored Division just passed through their defense area. It is estimated that it has returned to the station now."
After hearing the news that everything was normal from the front line, everyone in the hall felt slightly relieved, but the tank division in Puning Village equipped with the latest tanks was like a thorn in everyone's heart.
It could open its bloody mouth and pounce on you at any time.
"The Second Air Force Division reports that they have destroyed all the tanks and vehicles in Puning Village, killing and injuring all personnel." A staff officer answered the call and shouted loudly, his voice unable to conceal the enthusiastic surprise.
For a moment, the hall was silent, and countless eyes were focused on the staff officer who was still holding the microphone.
"Wow"
After a while, deafening applause and cheers immediately resounded in the command hall. The young officers in the command post couldn't help but high-five each other. But the older or more mature officers secretly thought in their hearts.
He breathed a long sigh of relief.
As Chahar's top officer in Siberia, of course Bai Chongxi could not cheer like ordinary young officers, but he also secretly sighed in his heart. Fortunately, this time he was lucky enough to collapse the offensive that Zhukov had not yet launched. Otherwise, if he had let
If they want to successfully launch an offensive without their own preparations, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Aerial reconnaissance reports that the Soviet troops following their armored divisions are about ten infantry divisions, and they are gradually retreating back at this moment."
Good news comes one after another
When the crisis was over, everyone couldn't help but celebrate, but while they were happy, they couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. Zhukov's move was really cruel. He quietly moved the most elite tank division to the weakest flank of Chahar's army.
Tear open the gap, and then take advantage of the strong military strength to surround and eat your own side in one fell swoop. This move is not without poison.
When they think of this, everyone can't help but feel angry and evil in their hearts.
"Retaliation, we must take revenge."
"Yes, for revenge, why don't you give them some color to see? Old Maozi thinks we are made of dough and can knead it however we want. That's not bad."
Amid the excitement, all the young staff officers became excited and clamored for a revenge plan.
Bai Chongxi looked at the young staff officers in the hall and nodded secretly. Although these staff officers were young and inexperienced, they had an aura that ordinary military officers in the country did not have, that is, they were not afraid and dared to face difficulties.
In Bai Chongxi's view, the most successful part of the young officer group created by Su Tong lies in this. Inadequate experience can be cultivated, and insufficient ability can be trained through acquired training. These are not important. The most important thing is that this army
The most important thing is to have the spirit of daring to face any difficulty no matter how strong the enemy is. Only when an army possesses this spirit can it be considered an excellent army.
In terms of political ability, Su Tong is mediocre, far inferior to the one in Nanjing. His military ability is not that good either. Every time he directs a war, he relies on aircraft bombing, artillery bombing, tanks and infantry to follow up.
, nothing new. But he has a temperament that all current domestic leaders lack, that is, he is tough enough. Whether he is facing the Japanese or the Russians, he always straightens his back. Anyone who dares to confront him
Baiya, he will never be polite to you. Regardless of whether he has been beaten or not, he will fight first and then talk about it.
This is very rare compared to many domestic weaklings who soften their calves and become irrational at the sight of foreign adults. This is probably one of the main reasons why Bai Chongxi agreed to help Su Tong.
"Okay, everyone, please be quiet, please be quiet." Seeing that the hall was still full of excitement, Bai Chongxi couldn't help but increase his voice.
After seeing everyone in the hall quiet down, Bai Chongxi said slowly: "Okay, I can understand everyone's mood. Everyone wants to take revenge on Lao Maozi. To be honest, I think so too. But as the old saying goes, if you want to do good, you must attack first.
If you want to take revenge, you cannot kill people with your mouth alone. If you have any good ideas, please make a plan and submit it to me. If it is feasible, I will report it to the two superiors, Su and Chiang, and then make a decision.
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After all, Bai Chongxi is no longer a young boy. He has always believed that he cannot retaliate against his enemies in a moment of anger without any plan or preparation. Otherwise, it is not revenge, it is death. However, if he does not retaliate, he is afraid that it will dampen the enthusiasm below.
When Bai Chongxi was in a dilemma, an officer came to his side and said: "Sir Bai, Mr. Su's phone number."
Bai Chongxi grabbed the microphone on the table and said with a smile: "Jianming, why do you have time to call me today?"
Su Tong's hearty laughter came from the phone: "Brother Jiansheng, I heard that you are in trouble there, do you need my help?"
Bai Chongxi smiled helplessly, "These guys are so quick to talk. I originally wanted to tell you in two days. Now that you know everything, I will report the situation to you, Commander Su."
As Bai Chongxi reported, Su Tong listened silently on the other end of the phone without saying a word. After Bai Chongxi finished reporting, he gently asked, "Then what are you going to do?"
Bai Chongxi smiled bitterly and said, "I'm just worried because I didn't think about what to do. If we launch a ground counterattack, our army's strength in Siberia is not enough. But if we don't counterattack, I'm afraid it will dampen the morale of the people below. I'm afraid
It's not beautiful. Now I just let them make a plan and then make a decision."
"Plan" Su Tong's snoring voice came from the other end of the phone: "What kind of plan do you want to make? If you even have to plan for revenge, wouldn't the staff department be exhausted to death, Brother Jiansheng? Let me ask you.
, Now where is our advantage and the enemy's disadvantage is the air force?" Su Tong said it himself before Bai Chongxi could answer.
"Old Maozi now has more troops than us, and we can't afford to fight for them. But we also have our own strengths, so let's use our strengths to attack their weaknesses. If we have any good things, we will say hello to him, Zhukov
Didn’t you see that we were dragged by the Japanese in the three eastern provinces and Vladivostok and wanted to take advantage of the situation? Then let’s tell him clearly that even if we are taking advantage of the situation, you are not qualified. You are the person in charge of our seventh theater in Siberia.
, I only make demands. As for how to do it, it’s up to you. I only want results. I must take revenge, and I must take revenge, and I will take revenge immediately.”
After talking about revenge three times in a row, Su Tong hung up the phone.
Holding the microphone with a busy signal in his hand, Bai Chongxi was lost for a long time before he came back to himself and secretly reviewed himself. Is this the difference between himself and Su Tong? Or is it just like what Su Tong said: "Chinese people always like to think about things.
It's very complicated. A very simple thing has become very complicated when it comes to us." Su Tong is right, isn't it just revenge? As for thinking so complicated, we can just fight with whatever we have.
Bai Chongxi made up his mind and reached for the phone again
The winter nights are very quiet, even on the battlefield. The sound of gunfire that rang out from time to time during the day has gradually calmed down. The small city of Selenginsk has now fallen into the hands of Chahar's army. Opposite it
It was a position composed of countless criss-crossing trenches, foxholes, and artillery holes dug by the Soviet army. It stretched back for more than 60 kilometers. Zhukov thought that he had maximized the role of the trenches.
Also very reassured.
In the first half of that night, there was a burst of roaring sounds from the direction of Ulan-Ude. This was a group of B17 bombers taking off from Ulan-Ude. There were three hundred B17s participating in the bombing operation tonight.
In order to carry out this revenge operation, Bai Chongxi moved all the B17 bombers out of Siberia.
With the strengthening of Chahar's production capacity and the joining of experts poached from Germany, the United States and other countries, Chahar is now finally able to produce this strategic bomber that represents a symbol of national power. Although the output is not large, only one per
It only lasts about ten or so a month, but this also represents a huge progress, and after being equipped with infrared night vision devices, the B17 will also have the ability to fight at night.
"Altitude remains unchanged and remains at an altitude of 9,000 meters."
"Open the hatch"
"Start dropping bombs"
The bomber group flew over the Soviet first line of defense. As the lead aircraft was the first to drop bombs, the densely packed group of aircraft behind them also dropped demons representing destruction.
The two hundred and forty tons of high-explosive bombs carried by the three hundred B17s fell on the Soviet positions, and bursts of fire and smoke filled the night sky.
This shock was so great that it woke up the sleeping troops along the entire defense line. So much so that the Soviet troops on the front line mistakenly thought that the Chahar army was about to launch a large-scale attack against them, and they all tried their best to move towards the rear.
The call for reinforcements also alerted Zhukov who was far away in Nizhny Uginsk.