Although I can't figure out where this army came from, Jinzhou City must not be lost.
Once Jinzhou is lost, this group of Eighth Route Army can march straight into Shenyang.
If they were allowed to capture Shenyang, their troops on Siping Street would be finished. It could be said that they would be directly surrounded by the opponent.
Being surrounded by more than 200,000 people makes my scalp numb just thinking about it. Even if I have wings, I may not be able to fly out.
Then the commander of the national army immediately issued an order for the 184th Division, which was closest to Jinzhou, to move closer to Jinzhou, and also asked the 52nd Army and the 71st Army to reinforce it.
However, with the mobilization of the 52nd Army and the 71st Army, the encirclement formed on Siping Street was broken, and this operation could only end hastily.
After the Eighth Route Army, which was surrounded by Siping Street, saw that the 52nd Army and the 71st Army were transferred, they immediately began to retreat and break out according to the route that had been planned long ago.
Although the First Army and the Sixth Army of the national army were still in hot pursuit, they did not cause too much loss.
But in the end, tragedy still happened, that is, the deputy chief of the Operations Section of the Northeast Democratic Alliance Headquarters rebelled, causing the planned retreat route to be known to the enemy.
This situation caused heavy losses to the troops. No matter where the troops retreated, the national army could always follow them like roundworms.
The situation in Siping was solved, and the national army put all the blame on Li Qiufan. At this time, two armies and several division and brigade level troops were marching towards Jinzhou.
Li Qiufan didn't know about this situation yet, but he had already sent scouts on the only way for the national army's reinforcements to pass in advance, so that the troops could evacuate in time.
After besieging Jinzhou City for another two days, the national army in the city had already suffered a mental breakdown. They were always on guard against the Eighth Route Army's attack on the city, but they only fired a few artillery pieces.
On this day, they finally received a telegram that reinforcements had arrived. The defenders in the city breathed a sigh of relief. The days of fear were finally over.
Li Qiufan also received news from the scouts and knew that the reinforcements from the national army had arrived, so he immediately ordered the troops to retreat.
By the time the national army reinforcements arrived in Jinzhou City, Li Qiufan had already disappeared with his troops.
After leaving Jinzhou City, Li Qiufan led his troops to the Chifeng area, which was originally the defense area of the 13th National Army that he had annihilated.
Since the entire column had too many people and too many targets, Li Qiufan could only separate the troops and station them in divisions.
The headquarters is with the heavy artillery division and is guarded by several infantry divisions in the middle. After all, this is Li Qiufan's family background.
"Qiu Fan, you said we already fought a battle when we arrived in the Northeast, why didn't the higher ups contact us? They didn't even ask us to meet up."
There was nothing going on that day. Li Qiufan and Zhao Gang were sitting in a courtyard chatting. Suddenly Zhao Gang asked Li Qiufan with some doubts.
"You disobeyed orders when you first arrived in Northeast China. What coach would like such a thorn in the side?"
Li Qiufan replied jokingly, but his eyes were filled with helplessness.
"Although we disobeyed the order, we completed the mission well. This is always the right time to meet, right?"
Zhao Gang didn't see the helplessness in Li Qiufan's eyes and still complained seriously.
"Old Zhao, everyone has a label, and you and I are no exception!"
Li Qiufan didn't know how to explain to Zhao Gang, because there were some things he couldn't say.
"Tag? What tag?"
Zhao Gang was very puzzled by Li Qiufan's words and didn't understand what the label he meant.
"I asked you, Lao Zhao, are you bothered? A three-year-old child doesn't have as many problems as you!"
Li Qiufan felt helpless and simply pretended to be annoyed by the question and got angry.
"Why are you in a hurry? Why don't you just ask a question?"
Seeing that Li Qiufan was impatient, Zhao Gang muttered and then became quiet.
"Old Zhao, do you think we should go out and find something to do? My bones have been a bit sore these past two days!"
Li Qiufan stretched his waist and suddenly said to Zhao Gang.
"Looking for something to do? What's your crooked idea?"
Zhao Gang glanced at Li Qiufan and knew that he already had an idea and was paving the way for himself.
"Hey, how can this be called a bad idea? Do you think we should find some new wives for Lao Ma?"
Li Qiufan smiled at Zhao Gang and said.
"Looking for a wife? How many more? Li Qiufan, don't make a mistake!"
Zhao Gang was shocked when he heard Li Qiufan's words. Forget about finding a wife, he still needs to find a few more!
"Where are you thinking! The wife I'm talking about is a heavy artillery! Don't you think it's time to update the equipment for the troops?"
Li Qiufan rolled his eyes at Zhao Gang. Unexpectedly, this sour scholar had no sense of humor and really thought he was going to find a wife for Lao Ma.
"You're talking about heavy artillery, you should explain it more clearly!"
Hearing Li Qiufan say it was a heavy artillery piece, Zhao Gang punched him angrily.
"The national army here has a lot of beautiful weapons and equipment, including several howitzers. It would be great if they could all be brought here!"
Li Qiufan told Zhao Gang his thoughts, and then imagined that the entire heavy artillery division would be equipped with American large-caliber howitzers. This combat effectiveness should not be too strong!
"I don't object to the development of the army, but you have to be careful. There are national army troops everywhere here. Be careful of capsizing in the ditch!"
Zhao Gang expressed support for Li Qiufan's idea, but reminded him that this was still the territory of the national army after all.
"I know, this is just an idea, I don't have a goal yet!"
Li Qiufan waved his hand towards Zhao Gang, and then ran to Li Yunlong's station.
"Old Li, what are you busy with?"
Li Qiufan stopped the security guard who was going to notify him and walked directly into Li Yunlong's headquarters with his hands behind his back.
"Hey, brother, why are you here?"
Hearing Li Qiufan's voice, Li Yunlong hurriedly looked up while stuffing something under the table with his hands.
"Old Li, what are you hiding? Could it be that you came to the Northeast to find the younger one?"
Li Qiufan jokingly came to Li Yunlong and directly pulled his hand up.
"Haha, your life, Master Li, is pretty good. You started drinking wine when you first came to Northeast China, and you didn't even say you would give me some?"
Seeing what Li Yunlong was holding, Li Qiufan immediately started teasing.
Li Yunlong was holding two bottles of liquor in his hands, which seemed to be from Northeast China.
"Uh... Brother, I just asked someone to get these two bottles for me, and I haven't even had a chance to drink them myself!"
Li Yunlong was a little embarrassed to be caught on the spot, so he could only explain it forcefully.
"Come on, it just so happens that I'm following you, Lao Li, to try something new. By the way, we have something to talk about."
Li Qiufan waved his hand towards Li Yunlong, not intending to blame him at all.
