kingnovel Chapter 461 Attack
Chapter 461 Attack
Zhang Jun and his wounded brothers were also transported back to the south. Two of his brothers died in the battle, but their sacrifice also bought time for the brothers in the rear. If they had chosen to retreat at that time, the Rakshasa army would probably have crossed the river by now.
After crossing the river, it was not so easy to defeat the Rakshasa army in such a vast grassland. Facts proved that Zhang Jun's command was correct. They must be stopped in such a place. There was no chance after crossing the river.
The forward reconnaissance aircraft also reported that about fifteen kilometers north of Erdaohekou, two Rakshasa infantry regiments, plus more than two thousand Xiongnu cavalry, were rushing south with great momentum. It was obvious that they also understood that this was an opportunity. If they did not seize this opportunity, they might never cross the river.
Command
"Brother, something's not right. Although I've never commanded a battle, I understand one thing: someone on the battlefield is directly attacking our weak spot. There's probably a traitor."
Ma Leizi had been studying the map for a long time when he finally said this. Li Shaoyi glared at him fiercely. "Do you even need me to tell you that? Don't I know there's a problem internally? Otherwise, how would the Rakshasa army know where the defenses are weak after traveling such a long distance and bypassing our heavily defended positions?"
"Master, this is my mistake. I will find someone to investigate immediately."
Natasha also put away the smile on her face. Ma Leizi was right. This time there must have been an insider who tipped off the enemy, otherwise Luosha would not have been able to find the direction of attack in such a short time.
"Besides your intelligence department, it's their fault for letting the Air Force expand their reconnaissance range. We must have a simple airfield within a 400-mile radius around the grasslands we occupy, capable of taking off and landing at least two reconnaissance aircraft. No matter the cost, build it for me immediately."
Checking for deficiencies and filling in the gaps are two things that must be done simultaneously. It is useless to just catch the traitor. If you have loopholes, people will figure it out sooner or later even if there is no traitor.
Natasha and Wang Manli went out at the same time. Natasha led her men to investigate the traitor, while Wang Manli went to give orders to the Air Force.
"Apart from the two infantry regiments, are there no other troops?"
Li Shaoyi stared at the map and said that if there were only two infantry regiments and several thousand Xiongnu cavalry, there would be no need for large-scale mobilization. Although there was only one infantry company nearby, it should be able to hold off with rapid reinforcements. There was also a security regiment going up from the rear.
The combat effectiveness of the security corps had been verified when Zhang Haiguang was the head of the corps. Ordinary Japanese troops were no match for us. As for the Russians, now that they have no heavy weapons, they are not much stronger than the Japanese troops.
"Reporting to the division commander, our reconnaissance aircraft has limited fuel. When we discovered these troops, we had no choice but to return. As for the situation in the north, we are currently unclear."
Wang Zihan said in a low voice, after all, the boss was angry today, so we'd better be careful. The Russians took advantage of the opportunity. If it weren't for Zhang Jun and his brothers who risked their lives, something big might have happened now.
"Order the Air Force to find out the situation in the north at all costs."
Wang Zihan also went out to convey the order.
"If you have something to say, just say it. You're being coy like a woman. I don't accept that here."
When Li Shaoyi turned around, he saw Fan Xiliang hesitant to speak. This guy didn't quite understand the atmosphere of the 72nd Division, so he didn't know whether he should say some things or not. After all, the other party was one of their own, and he was an outsider from the south.
"Yes, I think this is an opportunity."
When Fan Xiliang said this, everyone in the room was puzzled. Our house has been robbed, and you say this is an opportunity. What a shitty opportunity.
"You are truly different from the others. You know that the best defense is offense. It's really worthwhile to entrust the Thirty-Sixth Division to you."
Li Shaoyi's words made everyone feel even more puzzled. Fan Xiliang didn't know much about the situation in the north, so it was understandable that he would say such things, but what about the division commander?
"Order Tang Guoping's First Brigade to concentrate its superior forces and divide into three groups, each 50 kilometers apart. With the support of the Air Force, advance towards the Mandal Gobi."
After Li Shaoyi finished speaking, Fan Xiliang realized that Li Shaoyi had had this idea a long time ago.
The Russians thought that if they sent out any army, they would exploit our weakness and all the other armies would come back to support us. However, they didn't know that the security group in the south could also solve this problem. The main force still had to continue to move north and march straight in without any preparation from you.
The combat staff in the room showed surprise on their faces. The division commander's strategy was really unbelievable. If there was even a slight deviation, our losses would be considerable.
However, Li Shaoyi believed that the security team coming from the rear and the existing troops could resolve the situation around the Tidak tribe.
"Commander Li's command was so elusive that even we couldn't predict it. I'm afraid the Luosha people will suffer this time."
Fan Xiliang offered a little flattery, of course, with genuine admiration in his heart. After all, most people would not dare to use such a strategy. When he was attacked by surprise, he did not switch to full defense, but took the initiative to advance northward. Who would dare to make such a decision?
"The 36th Division is on guard duty in the rear, so you can't just sit here and do nothing. Hand over the follow-up matters of the 36th Division to someone else and go to Tang Guoping to serve as his chief of staff. If you feel it's inappropriate, then have the Ministry of National Defense issue an order and I'll fly you back."
Li Shaoyi thought for a while and said, this guy is quick-witted. If he goes to Tang Guoping to be the chief of staff, he can also provide Tang Guoping with someone to discuss with when he advances northward.
"I will prepare to depart immediately."
Fan Xiliang did not hesitate at all. He stood at attention and saluted in one go. Then he went out to find his guards and quickly took a car heading north to report to Tang Guoping.
Most people would not be willing to serve as the chief of staff of a brigade commander as a major general, but Fan Xiliang did not care about that. It was a rare opportunity to go to the front line. Not to mention being the chief of staff, he would not even mind being the regimental commander.
"Are you afraid that I will leave him behind, or are you afraid that he will leave on his own?"
Li Shaoyi didn't look back, because he knew what Ma Leizi wanted to say. Ma Leizi also felt strange. Big brother's brain was not much better than mine before, but now he has become a god or a saint?