The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Although this snowstorm caused them countless injuries and troubles, it also prevented Jiang Cheng and the Marshal from sending reinforcements for a while.

But to a certain extent, it also helped Jiang Cheng and others temporarily delay Guo Songling's attack.

"You didn't see it. The brothers were badly trapped by the snowstorm! That soldier, who is only 19 years old, probably needs to have both his legs amputated to save his life."

Zhang Hanqing said in a slightly painful voice, "It's my fault this time... If I hadn't always wanted to win the battle quickly, this wouldn't have happened!"

Jiang Cheng withdrew his gaze from the map: Interesting.

It seems that this young commander has a strong sense of responsibility. He didn't think of passing on the blame after the defeat, but wanted to see with his own eyes the harm suffered by his brothers.

To put it bluntly, I want to learn a lesson and take revenge on everyone!

Without waiting for Yang Yuting to express his opinion, Jiang Cheng slowly said, "Come on, stop saying these useless things... The most important thing now is to do everything we can to get rid of that Guo Guizi."

After saying this, Jiang Cheng asked Han Ming to notify all officers above the regimental level to go to the large conference room of the general headquarters to prepare for the meeting.

"You... have any idea?"

Zhang Hanqing's eyes lit up.

"Oh, you just said that many of our brothers were frostbitten—"

Looking back at his expression, Jiang Cheng actually laughed, "Think about it, no matter how powerful Guo Guizi is, he is just an ordinary person like us... I don't believe that he is not afraid of the cold!"

"And until now, Liu Runchuan, who led his brothers to attack the enemy's supply line, has not returned."

"Next, it's time for the final battle!"

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Jiang Cheng's guess was correct: the Fengtian troops led by Yang Yuting were tricked by Guo Songling because of the severe cold;
But the situation of Guo Guizi, who had successfully launched a sneak attack, was not much better.

The Fengtian Army came from afar, and Guo Songling, who came here from Shanhaiguan, also came from afar.

Although there were abundant supplies, and Guo Songling's own appeal helped him get soldiers and supplies along the way, the battle line was too long;
In addition, they had suffered a great loss in Lianshan and encountered snow and wind, which made it even more difficult for them to fight in the field.

The severe cold posed a deadly threat to them at all times...soon it became difficult even to make a fire and cook.

Originally, these anti-Feng officers and soldiers were worried. After Lianshan was subjected to such a heavy bombardment, some of them deserted and ran away one after another.

If it weren't for Yang Yuting's talk of merit that made these people want to take risks, if the snow and wind had continued for a few more days, Guo's army would have been disbanded on the spot.

"Look, the young marshal has personally brought his men to deal with us! It shows that both father and son are fools who have been blinded by villains—"

After winning this battle, Guo Songling called the officers together in the tent and announced, "How can we hand over the future of Northeast China to such a person? That would be the complete destruction of our black soil!"

In fact, most people are still worried about their lives and property... Thinking that they come to support the young marshal, after all, they are members of his Zhang family and will not be labeled as "rebels".

But the young marshal actually brought the army to wipe them out. If we give up or surrender at this time, wouldn’t it be a dead end?
Thinking of this, those officers who had originally been undecided now united in their hatred of the enemy.

Satisfied with his own incitement, Guo Songling began to organize his thoughts and prepare to launch a general attack on Jinzhou after the wind and snow stopped.

He knew very well that—

The spirits of all the people in the legion were broken, and because of the weather, the old warlords were fighting each other, and no one would come to rescue them at all.

If Jinzhou was taken, Zhang Yuting would have no choice but to live in exile with his family.

Thinking of this, Guo Songling had only one thought, that is, speed is of the essence. "Has Li Jinglin not come to reinforce yet?"

After explaining the siege tactics to all the officers, Guo Songling asked questions to the communications platoon.

The platoon leader immediately turned around and saluted: "Report to Commander Guo - the snow and wind are too strong, and our contact with the rear has been cut off."

"The last report I received from Shanhaiguan said that Commander Li has sent reinforcements... In addition, the ammunition supplies and cotton clothes you need will all be sent out at the same time as the reinforcements!"

well.

Once the supplies arrived and the brothers successfully changed their equipment, taking Jinzhou would be as easy as taking candy from a baby.

Guo Songling secretly sneered, but his subordinates said anxiously: "Commander Guo, your siege tactics are very beautiful... We all admire you very much!"

"But you also know that many of our brothers have been frostbitten in this battle, plus the wounded soldiers from Lianshan before... We are also injured. Shouldn't we take a break?"

Guo Songling slammed the table in anger and said, "Are you trying to disobey military orders? Speed ​​is of the essence in war. If Feng Yuxiang cannot defeat the Rehe coalition forces, and reinforcements are sent from the northeast, do we still have a chance of winning?"

After being scolded like a bombardment, the subordinate lowered his head and dared not say a word.

"Notify the whole army to be ready for battle... Once the wind and snow subside, we will launch a general attack on Jinzhou!"

"Once the battle begins, this city must be captured within two days!"

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It was late at night and the wind was biting.

As the last leaden cloud was blown into the interior of the country by the strong wind, the snowstorm that had lasted for two days and one night finally passed completely.

Under the bright moon, the black soil outside Jinzhou turned completely silver-white.

Only now have the immobilized cars and cannons gradually come to light; if you look more closely, you can see a large number of corpses scattered across the vast snowy field.

In addition to people, there are more war horses standing like ice sculptures and mules carrying supplies - scattering strange cold light under the moonlight.

The snowy ground, which should have been dead silent, was suddenly shaken by the sound of engines... Just as Guo Songling ordered, a general attack on Jinzhou would be launched as soon as the wind and snow passed!

Red arcs were drawn by the artillery fire, and in the thick smoke, rounds of artillery shells hit Jinzhou like raindrops.

The earth-shattering explosion caused the city walls to tremble, and bricks and stones of many houses in the city fell off.

"Damn it, you're here so early!"

Li Shitou cursed inwardly, and led his brothers to avoid this round of artillery suppression, and coordinated with nearby military and civilians to put out the fire.

With the cover of the artillery, the general offensive must have been launched - the outer perimeter of the city defenses soon came into contact with the advancing enemy forces, and almost every machine gun was roaring.

"We can't defend the perimeter. The Guo devils are coming with tanks!"

Jiang Cheng shouted an order and sent someone to pass on the message, "If you spot a tank, everyone retreat - we have to get our men close to fight!"

He brought tanks this time as well, but the stupidest thing he did was to send out his armored troops to fight against Guo Songling.

Moreover, Jiang Cheng knew very well that in such weather, the advantages of the armored forces could be easily weakened. (End of this chapter)