Nanjing has been a place that must be fought for by military strategists since ancient times. Its unique environment makes it easy to defend but difficult to attack. Several battles in history attacked Nanjing, such as during the Jingnan period, Zhu Di attacked Nanjing, and at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom uprising, Nanjing attacked and defensive battles decades ago. Especially during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom period, the final offensive and defensive battles were almost killed. Nanjing deserves to be a heroic city, resisting the continuous attacks of the Hunan Army, and was eventually captured in isolation without help.

However, the age of cold weapons, or the offensive and defensive war in the early stages of hot weapons, is completely different from the present. The times have improved and tactics have improved. The revolutionary party did not realize the danger. They spent more energy on river defense than Nanjing. The five infantry troops guarding Nanjing, two of which were on river defense, and the other two were about ten kilometers away from Nanjing. Between Nanjing and the river defense, there was only one standing army in Nanjing.

If all plans go smoothly, the 100,000 people who have been broken into pieces, plus the special combat brigade and paratrooper lions, will be about 170,000, which will surround Nanjing. At that time, the entire Nanjing will be within reach.

The revolutionary party had no idea that before they took action, they had already known through the Intelligence Bureau that they had prepared their actions, the forces they used, and even the Northwest had already thought of countermeasures, and were ready to take them down in one fell swoop. When they did not occupy the offensive channel, they would directly blossom in the central government, capture their leadership and defeat Nanjing. This was also an alternative asymmetric war in the early 20th century.

In a hurry, Yan Xishan went to mobilize the army, while Yang Yuanzhao stayed in the staff. Looking at the plan formulated by the staff, he nodded repeatedly, but as he looked, he felt a doubt, that is, this strategy was to take the initiative to defeat the enemy first, and the Third Army would mobilize in the shortest time and use the method of beheading to kill the top leaders of the revolutionary party to end the entire war.

This is undoubtedly the easiest method and the least expensive method, but there is one thing. In terms of rationality, it is somewhat lacking. When Yang Yuanzhao raised this question, Feng Yuxiang, Jiang Baili and Zhang Xiaohuai all frowned.

They are soldiers. Generally, when considering problems and doing things, they often consider them from a military perspective. Such plans are very good to a certain extent, the most labor-saving and least expensive plan, but rationality is really worth discussing. Even if you win, it will be worth criticizing in the future. You say that you have received news that the revolutionary party is ready to take action, but you will eventually take action first. There will be problems at that time, let alone countless years later.

Military is always a continuation of politics. The northwest wants to unify China and establish a truly powerful and reasonable country. Sometimes, this rationality has to be considered. Of course, this is almost the same consumption and will not affect the overall situation or cause too much damage because of this so-called rationality.

The three of them were all military experts. They didn't consider before that this plan was very outstanding. Even if the question of rationality was added, it was only a time adjustment. The Third Army was completely broken into pieces. When they went to Nanjing, there would be an equipment problem. Now, it was just a lurking time added to the equipment. The arrangement of the Northwest in Nanjing far exceeded the imagination of the Revolutionary Party. Some arrangements were even arranged by Yang Yuanzhao before the Revolutionary Party occupied power, and then gradually deepened. The time was delayed until the Revolutionary Party took action against the node city for a day. This was more reasonable. Even if it could not explain how the Third Army crossed the layers of defense of the Revolutionary Party, rushed directly to the city of Nanjing, and successfully beheaded in one fell swoop. Only from time is enough to prove that the Northwest was a passive counterattack.

The general direction has been decided, and the next step is to gradually improve it. These are naturally completed by the subordinate staff. A confidential secretary took the order to find Yan Xishan. As the commander, he must know the intentions of the General Staff. Otherwise, if he is outside and the military order is not accepted, it will be a big trouble.

Yan Xishan was indeed anxious. Before the person could go back, the phone number was called back first. The red alarm sounded in the camp of the Third Army. It was a yellow warning, and all vacations were cancelled. The Third Army on duty on Shuanggang, like a waking beast, quickly sat up and packed up personal belongings, combat supplies, luggage, tents, and personal guns and ammunition, all of which were packed according to certain procedures.

The logistics forces also opened the Third Army's arsenal, built underground and airtight ammunition depot, which is protected on weekdays, has thick doors opened, and the newly equipped 155 new heavy artillery is enough for 120 base ammunition, and various other facilities. One cannon was dragged out of the warehouse and then pulled onto the car with a hook. The Third Army has not yet completely finished the transformation of the motorcycle, but it also owns more than 1,000 cars.

A significant difference between the Northwest Army and other troops is that in addition to guns and ammunition, logistics supplies also include hundreds of different projects including military food and compressed biscuits. These inconspicuous things are the best supplement for combat.

For example, the standard battlefield meal bag in the northwest is based on the meal bags of this era. It refers to some concepts from later generations. Heat it with a certain amount of quicklime. As long as it is a place with water, you can eat hot meals. Hot rice is not only unique in replenishing energy and taste, but also has great benefits in restoring physical strength and increasing pleasure.

Without the power of faith, what the Northwest has to do is change from a scientific and systematic perspective, and it has almost subtle reaching every military field. Under the guidance of Yang Yuanzhao, the Northwest Army has actually embarked on a similar path to the US military in later generations, and has used higher and stronger and more scientific methods to overwhelm the opponent. Instead, there is not much that belonged to the Red Army. At least the Northwest Army must pay attention to hard work, but will not deliberately endure hardships.

The standard for rapid response in the northwest is 100 minutes. The entire Third Army was concentrated. When the train was loaded and began to march towards the railway station, only 55 minutes passed. Compared with the specified time, the amount was almost half reduced. This not only shows that the Third Army is well-trained, but also shows a scientific method of concentration.

About 30 minutes later, Yan Xishan rushed back to the Third Army. Under his command, the Third Army's actions accelerated much faster than before. After finally getting this battle, Yan Xishan's view must fight beautifully. He heard the previous plan. The Third Army broke into pieces and raided Nanjing. After taking Nanjing, he cooperated with other Northwest Army to completely collapse the ruling foundation of the revolutionary party.

Although this battle was not as prestigious as Shandong's First Army, it was also an important war to unify China. Yan Xishan also paid great attention and serious attention. Not only did he personally supervise the army to set off, but also allowed the staff to make a timetable based on the plan of the General Staff.

However, the next time, the orders of the confidential secretary of the General Staff Department were poured down like a basin of cold water. Soldiers are very fast. This should be absolutely common sense, but at a critical moment, they have to slow down the army. Yan Xishan is not ignorant of politics. As soon as he sees the orders of the confidential secretary, he knew that political factors were mixed in it. Fortunately, the strength of the Northwest is far above the revolutionary party. Even if the delayed army is used, the revolutionary party cannot deal with it. There are also lurking training in the training subjects of the Third Army. In addition, the introduction of the General Staff Department, there are enough places to hide around Nanjing. As long as it is not leaked by the Northwest itself, the Third Army will just lurk for a few more days.

He had been mobilized, so he no longer stopped. There was no difference between resting in the place and here. After receiving the order, Yan Xishan still dispatched as soon as possible. The confidential secretary was still a little worried about this, but he was blocked by Yan Xishan. He would start the operation according to the order, but how to start depends on him.

As a few senior military leaders, Yan Xishan's aura was not something that a secretary could resist. After saying a few words, he said goodbye, while Yan Xishan shook his head and set out with the army.

During the war, the Northwest was a game of chess. Not only did the Third Army react quickly, but even the Railway Bureau also responded. The Northwest passenger buses generally had cars ranging from 16 to 18. According to the standard of loading 148 people in each car, a car was about 2,000. In addition to the logistics personnel, the Third Army basically needed 65 trains.

For the Northwest, with developed industry, they can make trains themselves, and dozens of trains are not a problem. The Baotou Railway Bureau can mobilize so many times when it is temporarily maneuverable, but with the current busyness of the Northwest Railway Network, it is impossible to arrange so many cars at once.

If we change to the previous plan, we need to adjust the railway operation map. Large-scale delayed trains are now not too urgent. At least, it is not necessary to rush to Nanjing in the shortest time. Some people choose to increase the carriage. On the original 15 and 16 trains, two to three carriages were added. The remaining amount of the train carriages was, and it was almost twice as many people were squeezed into one carriage. It was okay to squeeze 250 people down in one carriage. After all, an organized army is more regular than individual passengers, and there is no luggage with a lot of shoelaces.

With the relationship between diversion and batches, the first batch is about one and a half divisions, and must set out in advance, and the rest will set out within two days. Two hours later, the first batch of vanguard troops will be sent out by railway. This is a reconnaissance team heading to Wuhan and preparing to take a plane. The rest will set out in three days in turn and head to Nanjing together.

After everything was ready to stop, Yan Xishan also set off. He should have been the commander and finally followed the military headquarters, but now the plan has slowed down. Maybe it will take seven or eight days to start the war. He was worried about the front line, and he took a dozen staff officers and a company guard to follow the investigation team. He was preparing to follow the investigation team and take a plane to Nanjing to do a vanguard and lurking command work. (~^~)
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