Regarding the deployment of the national army in northern Sichuan, the boss gave Li Qiufan detailed information, and Li Qiufan also had an understanding of the enemy forces he was about to face.
After some discussions, Li Qiufan and others determined the final route, entering the Qinling Mountains from the Jifeng Mountain area, and then started fighting with the enemy in Liuba County.
After confirming the route, Li Qiufan and others waited for the boss's order.
During this period, Li Qiufan tried hard to recall the wilderness survival knowledge he had learned, wrote down all the necessities needed, and then distributed them to each unit for preparation.
Three days later, the boss's telegram was finally sent. The people Li Qiufan wanted could arrive in Baoji in two days. Then the boss ordered the first regiment to set off to the southwest region immediately after they arrived in Baoji.
"Heizi, inform all the troops of the departure time, and ask them to prepare as soon as possible if they are not ready yet. We don't have much time left!"
After Li Qiufan read the telegram, he immediately asked Heizi to inform each unit of the departure time.
During these three days, all troops were preparing to enter the southwest region.
All the mortars in the entire First Corps were also counted, and Li Qiufan organized several new mortar regiments and distributed them to each army.
Two days later, the people the boss helped Li Qiufan to find arrived in Baoji on time. After receiving these dozens of people, Li Qiufan immediately issued the order to set off.
As Li Qiufan's order was issued, the five armies belonging to the First Corps set off one after another, heading towards Jifeng Mountain.
It didn't take long for the troops to reach Jifeng Mountain, and then entered the Qinling Mountains from here.
After entering the Qinling Mountains, the sulfur and other items Li Qiufan asked the troops to prepare came in handy to prevent the soldiers from being bitten by poisonous insects and prevent snakes and rats from visiting them during their rest.
The most important thing is that during those three days, Li Qiufan taught all the soldiers to dig smokeless stoves.
Because when he entered the southwest region this time, Li Qiufan didn't want to be discovered by the old fox in advance and be stuck in the Qinling Mountains before he left.
Their trip to Liuba County this time can be said to be a surprise attack. Before that, they had to hide their whereabouts, so Li Qiufan taught the soldiers to dig smokeless stoves.
After all, 150,000 to 60,000 people opened fire at the same time, and the scene was no different from a beacon fire.
In fact, it is okay to cook without making a fire and eat some fried noodles, but walking on the mountain road consumes a lot of energy. Li Qiufan was worried that the soldiers would not be able to bear it, so he decided to cook.
But I only cook one meal a day, and I can only eat a hot meal at noon. The rest of the time I eat dry food.
After walking on the mountain road for three days, the troops finally walked out of the Qinling Mountains and rushed all the way to Jiangkou Town in the north of Liuba County.
"Damn it, I finally came out. My legs are shaking after walking these past few days!"
After walking out of the Qinling Mountains, Zhao Gang used a rare swear word and rubbed the sore muscles on his thighs.
"You're such a bad scholar, it seems like your body still needs some training!"
After hearing what Zhao Gang said, Li Qiufan smiled and said to him.
Li Qiufan and others are in good health, so three days on the mountain road is nothing to them.
But Zhao Gang was once a college student, and after joining the army, he only worked in civilian jobs. It was already remarkable that he could walk down the mountain road in these three days.
"I asked Qiu Fan, why don't we stop and take a rest? I think some soldiers can't bear it anymore."
Zhao Gang ignored Li Qiufan's ridicule and suggested that he let the troops stop and rest.
"No, because it's night before we can get out."
"If the troops stop to rest, they won't be able to hide until daylight. These are not hundreds of people!"
"According to the original plan, Li Yunlong's Third Army launched a surprise attack on the enemy troops in Liuba County, and the large forces marched towards Chengxian County!"
Li Qiufan immediately rejected Zhao Gang's suggestion, because the enemy would definitely discover them during the day.
A force of 150,000 to 60,000 people suddenly appeared, and the enemy would not be able to see it unless they were all blind.
The plan Li Qiufan had made was for Li Yunlong's Third Army to launch a surprise attack on Liuba County after leaving the Qinling Mountains, making the enemy mistakenly believe that their main attack direction was Liuba County.
Then the large army marched towards Chengxian County and wiped out all the enemies stationed in Chengxian County.
Then transfer to Longnan, temporarily avoid the enemy's main force, and attack other small groups of enemy troops to achieve the purpose of wearing down the enemy.
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, Zhao Gang opened his mouth but no sound came out.
Because he knew what Li Qiufan said made sense. If the enemy discovered it, he would be passive.
"Heizi, let someone call Li Yunlong over!"
Li Qiufan naturally noticed Zhao Gang's reaction, but he couldn't care about it at this time and hurriedly asked Heizi to send someone to call Li Yunlong over.
Li Yunlong quickly arrived at Li Qiufan's side, and then waited for Li Qiufan's order.
"Old Li, you immediately lead your Third Army to attack the enemy forces in Liuba County."
"Remember, we will only fight for three hours, and then retreat towards Liuhou Town in the northwest of Liuba County!"
"After arriving at Liuhou Town, we will turn directly to the southwest and head to Kang County in Longnan to meet up with the main force."
"Listen to me, no matter how the battle goes, even if you are about to wipe out the enemies in Liuba County, you still have to retreat when three hours are up!"
Li Qiufan once again told Li Yunlong the action plan and gave him a very serious warning.
"Don't worry, Commander, our old Li is no longer the old Li. I promise to retreat with the troops when the three hours are up!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's instructions, Li Yunlong nodded heavily and said to him.
"Okay! Let's take the troops and set off immediately!"
Seeing that Li Yunlong had listened to his words, Li Qiufan patted him on the shoulder and ordered the troops to set off.
After Li Yunlong left with his troops, Li Qiufan immediately asked Erhu's First Army to clear the way, and then rushed towards Chengxian County.
After traveling for nearly five hours, Li Yunlong's Third Army finally arrived near Liuba County before dawn.
Afterwards, Li Yunlong sent scouts into Liuba County to detect the location of enemy troops.
A total of two armies are stationed in Liuba County, one on the east and west sides.
After Li Yunlong heard the situation reported by the scouts, he immediately decided to attack the enemies on the west side.
Because no matter which direction he attacks, the enemy on the other side will definitely provide reinforcements, so there is no need for him to divide his troops.
Moreover, after the battle on the west side, we were just about to retreat towards Liuhou Town, so we could save some distance.
In the past few days, he almost felt sick while walking. Now that he can take one less step, Li Yunlong feels that this is happiness.
After making the decision, Li Yunlong immediately mobilized the mortar regiment, and then began shelling towards the enemy's camp.
