Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, Tonghe Avenue.
Su Yu and three troops have arrived at the border of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and are still two days away from their destination.
This time, they did not take the train because the time was not very urgent, so Su Yu wanted to practice the troops' marching ability and how far they could travel in a day's rush.
After four days of testing, the guard troops were able to walk 65 kilometers in a day during a forced march, but they could walk 40 kilometers in a day under normal conditions. This also greatly verified that Su Yu's training manual was very successful.
Even Guo Dahai was frightened by this speed.
As an old commander, he knew very well what this data meant, because according to the level of the Daxia army, if they could walk 30 kilometers a day on foot, they would be considered a very qualified army, but marching 65 kilometers in a hurry was unheard of for him.
May 7th.
After six and a half days of marching, Su Yu finally led the troops of the three armies to Quancheng on the border of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fuxia provinces, and established their headquarters in the city.
Headquarters.
Guo Dahai said to Su Yu, "Commander, this march really opened my eyes!"
"No," Wang Wu said with a smile. "In six and a half days, we walked 330 kilometers, almost across most of the province. This plays a big role in the training of soldiers. Now, no matter whether they are new soldiers Veterans look more capable."
Listening to everyone's words, Su Yu was very satisfied with this march, which exceeded his expectations.
"okay."
Su Yu joked, "If you like walking so much, I'll let you walk more in the future."
Hearing this, the major commanders remained silent. Although marching is a great training for soldiers, it is also painful. Not only do you have to rush during meal time, but you also have to cut your convenient time in half, otherwise you will not be able to keep up with the large army. This caused many people to become constipated during the march, and the poop they pulled out could kill someone.
"Spread out the map."
Su Yu said to the adjutant.
The adjutant quickly spread out the map. This was a combat plan jointly formulated by Su Yu and several army commanders on the road. It marked the location of the attack and the fire coverage points.
"According to the report of the reconnaissance company, the New Army unit stationed in Fuxia Province is the 89th Army, which has two infantry divisions, 77 and 78, plus an artillery battalion with a strength of 30,000 people.
The headquarters of the two infantry divisions are stationed in Pingshi and Anshi, and the 89th Army headquarters is stationed in Fushi. Three points and one line form a 160-mile cordon, spanning five counties. "
"The closest thing to us now is Pingshi, which is the headquarters of the 77th Division of the New Army," Su Yu said, pointing to the map. "If the war starts, in our first battle, we will destroy the two divisions under the 89th Army, and let They have lost contact with each other, and there will be chaos within the imperial court's 89th Army. We will take advantage of the chaos and use our firepower advantage to destroy the opponent."
"commander."
Guo Dahai quickly stood up and shouted, "My third army invites you to fight."
"Yo ho!"
When Wang Wu saw Guo Dahai taking the lead in asking for a fight, he was unhappy and said, "I, the second oldest, didn't even ask for a fight. When will it be your little brat's turn? Wait behind. Commander, my second army is asking for a fight."
"Stay behind you two!"
Liao Yuanliang waved his hand and said, "I, the boss, didn't shout. When will it be your turn, the second oldest in ten thousand years? Besides, in terms of military rank, I am higher than you two, so in this battle, my army should be the vanguard."
"Deputy Commander Liao!"
Guo Dahai and Wang Wu both said, "This is inappropriate for you."
"how!"
Liao Yuanliang shouted, "Want to disobey military orders?"
"commander!"
The two of them looked at Su Yu, hoping that Su Yu would make the decision for them.
"Let the first army serve as the vanguard."
Su Yu said with a smile.
"Why!"
Guo Dahai and Wang Wu both sighed and said, "The first level of officialdom is overwhelming!"
"Okay," Su Yu said with a smile, "There are a lot of battles to be fought in the future. I just hope that you don't want to vomit when you hear about battles."
...
May 10th.
Su Yu waited in Quancheng for two days and finally got the news he wanted.
Royal Daily: In the early morning of May 9, the imperial court made three orders to the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi, and the governors of Liangjiang went to the capital to meet the saints. The two governors refused to accept them. That night, the two governors gathered heavy troops to surround the new army of the imperial court. This move was a defiance. The Holy Order stated that it should be an act of rebelling against the rebels. When the Holy One learned of this, he was furious and established the South Route Army to eliminate the rebels!
In addition, there are also conquest documents issued by the imperial court, which are scattered about a thousand words.
At the same time, the two major military governors also issued documents to attack the imperial court. The general content was that the imperial court was corrupt, officials oppressed the people, became lackeys of foreign powers, signed hundreds of unequal treaties, and were not worthy of being the lord of Great Xia. Therefore, the establishment of The Southern Alliance overthrew the imperial court and secured a future for the 50 million compatriots in Daxia.
And this news shocked the entire Daxia Kingdom, because this conquest document stated that a civil war broke out!
On the night of the 9th, the three parties had mobilized more than one million troops and began an offensive and defensive battle.
"It finally begins!"
Su Yu looked at the contents of the telegram, clenched his fists, and shouted to the adjutant, "Let the First Army take action. Tonight, we must destroy the two divisions under the 89th Army."
"Yes, Commander."
At the frontline headquarters, Liao Yuanliang and the soldiers of the First Army have arrived at the combat location. All his troops are in place, just waiting for orders from above.
"Deputy Commander!"
The communications troop quickly arrived at the frontline headquarters and said to Liao Yuanliang, "The commander called. We must capture the two divisions under the 89th Army tonight."
"OK!"
Liao Yuanliang immediately picked up the phone and dialed the regiment headquarters of the heavy artillery regiment, "Hello, I'm Liao Yuanliang."
"Deputy Commander, I am Hu Yong."
A thick voice came from the opposite side, it was Hu Yong, the commander of the heavy artillery regiment.
"Hu Yong," Liao Yuanliang shouted on the phone, "launch an artillery bombardment on the 77th Infantry Division Headquarters and the 78th Infantry Division Headquarters at 4:30 in the afternoon. We must kill their headquarters."
"Yes, deputy commander."
After hanging up the phone, Hu Yong quickly came to the forward artillery position. All 24 122mm howitzers were in place, and the muzzles were pointed directly at the headquarters of the 77th Infantry Division of the Imperial New Army, which was Pingshi.
"The artillerymen listened to the order, set up and fired at Zhu Yuan, and fired 7 salvos, targeting the enemy's 77th Division headquarters."
While Hu Yong was issuing the order, the deputy commander of the heavy artillery regiment was also commanding the remaining half of the artillery at the forward position in Anshi to prepare for an artillery bombardment against the enemy's 78th Infantry Division headquarters. As long as the two divisions under the 89th Army were killed.
Then the troops guarding the counties below became headless flies, and the 89th Army headquarters also couldn't get any news in Fu City. Even if it was a leapfrog command, it couldn't respond quickly. At this time, it was Su Yu who destroyed this group. The perfect time to team up.
"fire!"
