The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Immediately afterwards, another decree was issued in the city:
Civilians who are short of food and clothing can go to the expeditionary force’s camp to receive food and clothing.

At that time, the people who were as shocked as Wen Lina and thought they had heard wrong were in great hesitation. However, as more and more people received food and clothing, the civilians in Vladivostok were almost crazy with joy and went to the Jilin army camp one after another.

Of course, the news quickly spread in the vicinity, and many civilians who were short of clothing and food came running and were all given supplies equally.

Of course, many of the Russians, who were hospitable by nature, did not take the gifts for free - after all, they saw that the people helping them fight the war included not only the Chinese but also their own fellow tribesmen.

Soon, they not only let down their guard against the expeditionary force from Jilin, but many civilians also brought various specialties from their hometowns.

The distance between the expeditionary force and the local civilians was soon shortened because of Jiang Cheng's decree... In addition, he had been meeting the elderly, the weak, women and children these two days, and through Duan Congbin's translation, he also obtained a lot of useful information.

At the beginning, Japan sent troops to Siberia with the support of the United States and first occupied this port city. Later, it violated the "principle of limited troop deployment" and began to continuously increase the number and scope of troops.

As they continued to attack, the bloody massacre never stopped in the area.

Resistance continued not only in the Vladivostok area, but also in Barovsk, Baikal and other places... Many spontaneously organized guerrillas were successively incorporated by the Soviet army after the Japanese withdrew.

"I heard from these Russians that among the Soviet troops attacking Vladivostok, there were also members of the original guerrillas?"

After seeing off the last group of people he met today, Duan Congbin turned around and asked questions while closing the door.

He seemed to vaguely understand what Jiang Cheng was going to do...but he couldn't figure it out.

"Almost. Even if the group that attacked two days ago didn't include them, there will definitely be some of the previous guerrillas among the Russians who will attack this place next, or attack the railway and provide support."

"I've said before that our troops come from the people - but the Soviet army doesn't?"

Duan Congbin nodded thoughtfully: "You mean, are you planning to win over the civilians nearby and ask them to persuade the Soviet army not to make things difficult for Wen Lina and us?"

Jiang Cheng laughed: "Although your idea is a little naive, but... the general direction of your thinking is correct!"

Seeing that his face was red from his laughter, Jiang Cheng suppressed his smile and continued, "Think about it, the Soviet army has always been known for 'liberating the people'."

"Their attack on Kolchak's White Army was not so much a 'civil war' as it was a direct confrontation between two ideologies of one nation."

"And if we can show those old Russians that the ideology of the troops stationed in Vladivostok is the same as theirs, then why can't we sit down and negotiate cooperation?"

Duan Congbin licked his lips and said, "You are right... But I still don't understand why you want to kill all the Japanese."

"But they are so tolerant of the Soviet army, which seems to be more lethal, that they even resort to this kind of gesture of goodwill?"

Because the future Soviet Union will be stronger than you can imagine; and in World War II, they will definitely be our ally.

Jiang Cheng smiled and raised his chin towards Duan Congbin: "I won't say anything else, just listen to me--"

"Before, Brother Chao Liu was poisoned by the Japanese's poison gas, and he has been suffering from severe coughing and wheezing recently... Otherwise, why would I have to go to the front line in person for this battle?" "But Yuanhe, I, Jiang Cheng, value your talent, so I am willing to guide you step by step on the strategic level and lead you... to take back Vladivostok."

"But you have to know that from now on, all matters related to trade and city management here will be your responsibility!"

When he heard him calling his courtesy name, Duan Congbin straightened his body and listened to his lecture seriously.

"With the start of the arms embargo against China, no more industrial ships related to military and economic development can enter the Tumen River! This is undoubtedly the starting point of our future."

"It is absolutely necessary to cooperate with the Russians. We can import industrial and military products in their name through the cooperating ports and then send them to Jilin along the Middle East Road."

"The best way is to make friends with these Russians. I will help them resume production, and we can all get rich and live a good life together. Isn't that good?"

Duan Congbin finally understood: "Then...are we still going to fight this battle?"

Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Of course we have to fight. However, the next battle will depend on Lao Guo."

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Just as the two had guessed, after this first round of fierce attacks, the Soviet army guessed that it was the Northeast that had sent troops to Vladivostok.

In addition to the hatred because "the troublesome Kyrgyzstan army hindered their liberation of the Far East", the Soviet army immediately adjusted its tactics and turned from attacking Vladivostok to heading towards Suifenhe.

In their view, as long as they could destroy the railway in Suifenhe and attack the Jilin army that was on expedition there, they could turn Vladivostok into an isolated island that was easy to capture.

But they didn't expect that this tactic had already been seen through by several senior officials of the Jilin Army.

Previously, Huang Yongan followed Hai Pingchuan to stay in Shandong Gaosheng, and Guo Xipeng, who was unwilling to accept the defeat, had been rubbing his hands in Hunchun... He had been waiting for half a year for the "war" that his master Jiang had mentioned, "keeping you here has other uses",
So, isn't this opportunity here?
Excited Guo Xipeng almost transferred all his garrisons along the Hunchun line, and then went on a killing spree on the way out of Suifenhe, using the "bulldozer" method to eliminate all the Russians who dared to challenge him.

However, just as Guo Xipeng and his subordinates were excitedly deploying their troops and preparing to fight with the most full fighting attitude, an order from their Lord Jiang arrived.

Their Master Jiang’s order was simple, but it made everyone a little confused.

The order clearly stated that if the Russians attacked, they would fight back;
In addition, Jiang Cheng also specifically noted that they could counterattack, but they were not allowed to send troops to pursue the Russians no matter how they retreated.

In other words, we can fight back, but we cannot destroy the Russians, or even cause them much damage.

Isn't this just tickling the fur?
Guo Xipeng was a little crazy when he received the order from Vladivostok, but he had to obey the order from his superiors.

Moreover, he knew very well that Hai Pingchuan had entered the Shantung province and became a military governor. Now the position of the 29th Division was vacant. If he could fight beautifully in this battle and achieve the strategic goal, the position of commander would be his.

Thinking of this, Guo Xipeng suppressed the surging fighting spirit in his heart and passed on the order from his superiors.

As if they had foreseen it, the Russians arrived with their surprise attack troops almost that night. (End of this chapter)