Ergun City, the headquarters of the 1st Cavalry Regiment.【】【Xia Miee
Early in the morning, before the fog had dissipated, I heard someone shouting something from a distance outside the barracks. The harsh sound immediately caused the soldiers in the camp who had not yet woken up to rush out of the house, whispering to each other and asking what was going on.
Come on, who dared to make such a loud noise in the camp after eating the bear's heart? Is it because he is impatient with life?
"Mom, whoever is yelling outside doesn't know the rules!"
Qi Zhuang, the captain of the Westward Detachment and the captain of the First Cavalry Regiment, had already woken up from his sleep. He was eating two large papers with a bowl of millet porridge. He had not washed up, so he was wearing shorts and no condoms.
His coat revealed the black hair on his chest, giving him a fierce look. While he was drinking porridge, he heard someone shouting outside the barracks. Qi Zhuang was so angry that he repeatedly ordered the camp
No loud noises are allowed, especially at night, and shouting is strictly prohibited to avoid unrest in the army. Although it is not night time, it is not yet bright, and it is foggy outside. This sudden shouting is still unknown.
Thinking that there was an enemy attack. Seeing that the shouting voice was approaching from far away, as if coming towards his house, Qi Zhuang frowned and shouted outside:
"Go, which bastard dares to be so impudent in the camp!"
"Yes, Qianhu."
When the two guards on duty outside the house heard this, they went to find out what was going on outside the barracks. As soon as they took a few steps, they saw a figure coming out of the thick fog and stumbling towards this side. The guards subconsciously drew their swords.
But I heard the man shout: "Qianhu, something happened, the Second Infantry Regiment urgent battle report!..."
Before the messenger had finished speaking, another figure appeared in the thick fog, but it was Wu Fengqiu, the deputy captain. He waved his hand to stop the messenger: "If you have anything to report to Mr. Qianhu, don't make such a fuss.
, How unbecoming is it to make such a fuss and scream!”
Seeing the anxious look on the messenger's face and panting heavily, as if he had been rushing all night, Wu Fengqiu's heart skipped a beat, and he knew that the military situation must be urgent, so he said: "Please calm down first, and then follow me to see Mr. Qianhu."
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Hearing Wu Fengqiu's voice, Qi Zhuang quickly put down the porridge bowl in his hand, stood up and walked outside the house and said: "Brother Wu, let him come in."
As soon as the messenger entered the room, he couldn't wait to say: "Sir Qianhu, the younger one is from the 2nd Infantry Regiment. He came here to report on the order of the commander Zuo Qianhu. Please send troops to reinforce our unit as soon as possible!"
"What happened?"
After hearing what the messenger said, Qi Zhuang and Wu Fengqiu were both shocked. They were both thinking that the Second Infantry Regiment went to occupy Dujigensk with four brigades. How could they ask for reinforcements? Could it be that they came to ask for reinforcements?
Did Zuo Mingnan suffer defeat?
"The Rakshasa people in Dujigensk defended the city with artillery and repeatedly repelled our attacks. Now more than a thousand Rakshasa reinforcements have entered Dujigensk. Our army has lost half of its troops and is attacking with all its strength. Zuo Qianhu sent a small force
Come and ask for help from Lord Qianhu!"
"What?!"
Qi Zhuang and Wu Fengqiu exclaimed at the same time: "Half of it?" The two looked at each other, and they both couldn't believe that in just a few days, the Second Infantry Regiment had lost two brigades. This can be regarded as Guan Ning's loss.
This was the biggest defeat since the founding of the army. As the captain of the westward detachment, Qi Zhuang subconsciously took the responsibility for the defeat on himself. His heart sank and his face was filled with uncertainty.
The messenger ignored the surprise of the two captains and said anxiously: "Sir Qianhu, please send reinforcements quickly to reinforce our unit!"
"Qianhu, Brother Zuo has always been prudent in his work. If the situation was not urgent, he would not rush to send someone to ask for help. He would be in big trouble. Without further ado, please give the order to Mr. Qianhu. I will take the lead immediately.
The brigade went to support Brother Zuo!" After Ma Long was promoted from the first brigade to the captain of the second cavalry regiment, Wu Fengqiu also became the captain of the first brigade. The first brigade is the only cavalry unit in Ergu City. If reinforcements are needed in time,
He was the only one who led the first brigade to rescue Zuo Mingnan.
Hearing this, Qi Zhuang said without hesitation: "Okay, you immediately lead the first brigade to Dujigensk! I have arranged the deployment of the city and will rush there with the two brigade."
The two brigades Qi Zhuang mentioned were the two brigades sent by Zhao Qiang from Shouyi City and belonged to the Second Infantry Regiment. They had arrived at Ergun City three days ago, because Qi Zhuang did not expect Zuo Qiang to leave.
Mingnan would be defeated, so he did not return these two brigades to the organic system, but asked them to cooperate with Bagan's Second Cavalry Brigade to arrest those small tribesmen. Now the situation is urgent. In addition to the 300 security teams in Ergun City,
With the exception of more than a thousand civilians, there are no other troops available. The top priority can only be to transfer these two brigades back as soon as possible and let them rush to Dujigensk immediately. Qi Zhuang did not know that a team of Bagan's 2nd Cavalry Brigade was in Dujigen
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After discussing with Wu Fengqiu for a few words and arranging the dispatch of troops for rescue, Qi Zhuang asked the messenger: "Did the division commander send someone to report the message?"
The messenger replied: "Some people have already gone. They set off together with the younger one, and I'm afraid they are still on the way."
Wu Fengqiu said worriedly: "The division commander is attacking Wudisk. He doesn't have many troops. I'm afraid he won't be able to divide his troops to rescue the 2nd Infantry Regiment for a while. We can only provide reinforcements."
The defeat of the 2nd Infantry Regiment is the defeat of our westward advance detachment. If we don't capture Dujigensk, we will be in trouble. Qianhu, I'll set off right away, with great speed. Brother Zuo's place is too dangerous. It's too early.
The sooner you rush there, the sooner you can stabilize the situation."
At that moment, Wu Fengqiu gathered the 500 cavalrymen of the First Brigade and immediately ran towards Dujigensk. Qi Zhuang asked the messenger to recall the two brigades and informed Bagen to lead his troops back to defense. The Second Infantry Regiment was to
Rescue, but the safety of Dujigensk cannot be compromised. Wu Fengqiu took away the first cavalry brigade, and the two infantry brigades also rushed to Dujigensk with him. Ergun City did not have enough soldiers to fight.
The security team of 300 people, and those civilians can do some hard work, but it is impossible to expect them to defend the city, so Bagan's cavalry brigade must be allowed to return to the defense. Only in this way can we safely lead the infantry brigade to reinforce Dujigensk.
On September 19, Zhao Qiang received the battle report and request for help from Zuo Mingnan. At this time, he was guarding Ivan's official residence in Tugursk City. There was no casualty in the capture of Tugursk. Not a single soldier was killed in Niche.
After the hard persuasion of Ka, Briski and others, the city guard Ivan wisely opened the city gate and surrendered to Guanning's army. After entering the city, just like Udisk, more than 300 Russian troops in the city were organized into Cossack brigade.
This expanded the number of Russian soldiers in the Cossack Brigade to 900. More than 200 additional auxiliary soldiers were also added to the 3rd Infantry Regiment. The surrendered Russian guns and muskets were collected and handed over to the 1st and 2nd Brigades.
What surprised Zhao Qiang was that there were 300 war horses in the city of Tugursk. According to Ivan's account, these war horses were obtained from the Buryat Mongols. They were originally intended to form Russian cavalry, but now they have become Guan Ning's cavalry.
More than 300 war horses were taken over by Ma Long, and 300 soldiers who knew how to ride were transferred from the infantry regiment and the Guards. Finally, Zhao Qiang simply added a new brigade to Ma Long's Second Cavalry Regiment.
, together with the captured 300 horses, a total of 500 horses were collected for Malone. In addition, more than 40 Cossacks from Tugursk were also allocated to Malone. As a result, the Second Cavalry Regiment expanded into three brigades.
One thousand five hundred troops.
Zhao Qiang and Liu De were relieved that Tugursk surrendered without a fight. While they were busy receiving the troops, Zhao Qiang's 3rd Infantry Brigade was reorganized into the Tugursk Guard Brigade, responsible for the defense and occupation of Tugursk.
The messenger sent by Zuo Mingnan arrived at Tugursk at noon on September 19th and learned that Zuo Mingnan had suffered a defeat. The Second Infantry Regiment had lost two brigades and was now pinned down in the city by the Russian army.
While outside, Zhao Qiang was shocked and realized that what Liu De told him was happening. The Russians had indeed chosen Dujigensk as the place for the battle.