Before, the old brigade commander didn't understand why he suddenly attacked the 3rd Infantry Division of the Beautiful Country and the 6th Division of the Southern Dynasty. He thought that his own side wanted to cause trouble, which made him very unhappy.
At this moment, he finally understood what was going on. It turned out that the enemy made the move first, and they just responded passively.
After figuring out the ins and outs, the old brigade commander instantly felt extremely relaxed, but the enemy's despicable actions made him furious.
"What does the Commander-in-Chief mean? What do we do next?"
After scolding the foreign devils, the old brigade commander asked Li Qiufan what instructions the commander-in-chief had and whether he had told him what to do next.
"I have discussed with the Commander-in-Chief. After solving the 3rd Infantry Division of the Beautiful Country and the 6th Division of the Southern Dynasties, all three corps on the western front will be transferred to the eastern front to join the 9th and 19th Corps. This will It avoids being cut off by the enemy's retreat route and supply lines."
After hearing the old brigade commander's inquiry, Li Qiufan immediately explained the countermeasures discussed with the commander-in-chief.
"But I had another idea on the way back. Anyway, we were at odds with the enemy again, so why not play something big again!"
After talking about the countermeasures discussed with the commander-in-chief, Li Qiufan paused and continued to talk to the old brigade commander.
"What other stupid idea do you have?"
The old brigade commander agreed with the countermeasures discussed by Li Qiufan and the commander-in-chief. Later, when he heard that Li Qiufan had other ideas, the old brigade commander asked him curiously.
"This is what I think. There are still a lot of enemy troops on the eastern front. Our three corps on the western front will inevitably have to contend with them after they pass by."
"It's better to take advantage of the fact that the enemy troops have just landed from Haizhou, and we can take advantage of it and directly clear out all the enemy troops on the eastern front, so as to avoid worries."
Li Qiufan didn't hold back and spoke out his thoughts directly, but the old brigade commander frowned as he listened.
"There is nothing wrong with your idea, but we have already taken action here, so the enemy forces on the eastern front must be prepared."
"I guess they won't tangle with us until the enemy troops who landed on Haizhou arrive!"
Regarding Li Qiufan's idea, the old brigade commander pointed out the shortcomings in it after thinking for a moment.
Because if the enemy wants to run away, it will be difficult for them to catch up, and it is impossible for them to waste energy chasing the enemy everywhere.
"Don't worry about this. If they want to run away, we can just stop them from running away!"
"This is what I think. The three corps on the Western Front were divided into two parts and transferred to the Eastern Front."
"The Third Corps and the Thirteenth Corps walked from the north bank of the Han River and headed towards Cheongpyeongcheon and Gapyeong respectively."
"Before this, we have to get in touch with the Ninth Corps and the Nineteenth Corps in advance and ask them to spread their troops directly to the south!"
"The last one is the First Corps. The First Corps passes directly from the south bank to the east line. The three armies under it are outflanking the enemy from Hengcheng, Brother Peak and Jiangling to the north to intercept the enemy's retreat on the east line!"
"In this way, all the enemy troops on the eastern front will be surrounded. Although the encirclement is a bit large, there may be fish that slip through the net, but those small fish and shrimps will not have any impact at all."
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan immediately explained his plan in detail, which immediately stunned the old brigade commander.
"You fucking call this encirclement a little big? Is it a little big? This is simply too big!"
After reacting, the old brigade commander looked at Li Qiufan in shock. He really didn't understand Li Qiufan's brain circuit. What kind of brain could come up with such a plan.
"Ahem, the encirclement is a little big, but don't we have five corps? It's worth it to be able to solve our worries in one fell swoop."
Li Qiufan coughed twice in embarrassment. This encirclement covered almost half of the Eastern Front battlefield. It's no wonder that the old brigade commander was too shocked.
"What you said makes sense. Although the process is a bit troublesome, it will be worth it if it succeeds."
"But our speed must be fast, otherwise the enemies who landed from Haizhou will arrive before we finish encircling and suppressing the enemy forces on the eastern front."
"At least two corps will be faced with being attacked from both sides by then, and the remaining three corps will not be able to provide timely support."
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, the old brigade commander carefully considered the feasibility of this plan.
If the five corps are fast enough, then there is no problem with this plan, and they can completely eliminate all the enemies on the eastern front before the enemy troops landing on Haizhou arrive.
But if there is a problem in any link and the entire process is delayed, the consequences will be unbearable.
"Report it to the Volunteer Army Headquarters and let the Commander-in-Chief make his decision!"
After struggling for a while, the old brigade commander decided to report the plan to the Volunteer Army Headquarters and let the commander-in-chief decide whether it was feasible.
In fact, the old brigade commander was inclined to agree, but he didn't dare to make the decision without risking two regiments. He could only let the commander-in-chief make the decision.
"Okay, I'll ask the correspondent to send a telegram to the commander-in-chief!"
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan nodded, and then asked the correspondent to send a telegram to the Volunteer Army Headquarters.
"This brat is so damn bold, he actually dares to risk two regiments!"
After receiving the telegram, the commander-in-chief saw at a glance that it was Li Qiufan's idea because the plan was too risky.
"Correspondent! In the name of the Commander-in-Chief of the Volunteer Army, I telegraphed to the entire army to cancel the forward command posts on the east and west fronts and establish a front-line general headquarters. Comrade Li Qiufan, the first deputy commander of the Volunteer Army, will serve as the commander-in-chief, and the second deputy commander... ....."
After pondering for a moment, the Commander-in-Chief made his decision.
Not only did they agree to Li Qiufan's plan, they also canceled the forward command posts on the two eastern fronts and established a new frontline headquarters, with Li Qiufan as the commander-in-chief, and the second deputy commander and the old brigade commander as deputy commanders-in-chief.
Li Qiufan was also confused after receiving the telegram from the Volunteer Army Headquarters. It was fine that the commander-in-chief agreed to his plan. He did not expect that he would be appointed as the front-line commander-in-chief.
"Old brigadier, I…………."
Li Qiufan was a little overwhelmed and looked at the old brigade commander beside him, not knowing what to say.
"What? Are you confused?"
After seeing Li Qiufan's reaction, the old brigade commander immediately smiled and teased him.
"not me……………"
"Don't think too much, you will be done with it. This is the Commander-in-Chief's affirmation of you!"
"If you feel you cannot handle this responsibility, speak directly to the Commander-in-Chief."
"But then not only will you be embarrassed, but the Commander-in-Chief will also be embarrassed, and I will look down on you!"
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan immediately wanted to explain, but before he could finish speaking, the old brigade commander interrupted him and comforted him.
