"Report! The Western Military District is in an emergency! ”

"Read!" Feng Yong said in a deep voice.

"After investigation, the vanguard regiment of our Western Advance Corps was attacked by the local mysterious armed forces, and the vanguard regiment was completely annihilated. According to what our department has learned from the locality, in addition to the Feng Yuxiang Department of the Beiyang Army, which has this kind of strength in the entire northwest region, it is the Ma Jiajun who is active in the Ganning region. Our department has already monitored these two parts, and it is believed that the identity of the enemy will soon be determined. ”

"What, the Vanguard Regiment has been wiped out, how is this possible?" Feng Delin and several people were shocked at the same time. You must know that the vanguard regiment is the most powerful unit in the entire army, or it is impossible to take on such an important task as the vanguard. Since the day the Northeast Security Army was founded, there has never been a single unit that has been completely annihilated. What's more, it is the most backward northwest region that is happening.

"Xiaoshan is too greedy!" Feng Yong said faintly. Although his face was indifferent, his anger could be seen from his unconsciously clenched hands. Everyone couldn't be sure whether Feng Yong's words were angry at Zhang Xiaoshan's disobedience to orders, or angry at the fall of the vanguard group. Originally, Feng Yong's battle plan was to annex the entire Mongolian steppe. The main opponent faced by the Western Military Region was Xu Shuzheng's division of the Beiyang Army, and as long as the Beiyang Army was expelled, it would be a victory. However, the Beiyang Army took the initiative to retreat, and the power of the Mongol princes basically went north to Outer Mongolia. The whole of Inner Mongolia has actually fallen into the hands of the Northeast. Unfortunately, because there was no big war, Zhang Xiaoshan was a little unwilling, and after the troops were divided into two, he ordered one of them to form a westward marching corps to continue westward and expand the occupied area in the northeast. Anyway, in a broad Mongolian sense, the entire Ganning region, even xīn jiāngxī zàng, belongs to the Mongol daimyo.

Feng Yong knew that the Western Military Region had a westward advance. In his mind, the purpose of Zhang Xiaoshan should be to sit in the westernmost part. Then slowly consolidate the territory of Inner Mongolia. But it wasn't until this telegram came that Feng Yong learned that the troops of more than 30,000 people of the Western Military Region had crossed Mongolia and entered the Ganning region. Even the vanguard regiment was ambushed by others, and the whole army was annihilated. This is not only Feng Yong did not expect, but everyone did not think of it. The Northeast Security Army, which can resist the army and retreat step by step, will have a time when the entire army will be annihilated.

"Young Marshal, this matter is related to the prestige of the Northeast Security Army, and it must not be left as it is." Li Jun's face is very unsightly. Although the Northeast Security Army was not established by him, Li Jun also attached great importance to the security army as the foundation of the stability of the entire Northeast. In addition to the fact that the current international situation is conducive to development, the combat effectiveness of the Northeast Security Army is the fundamental guarantee for peace.

"Young Marshal, this matter needs to be considered in the long run. None of us are familiar with the situation in the northwest, and a rash start of war may bring us a lot of pressure. Jiang Baili got up and looked at the map and said. The combat effectiveness of the Northeast Security Army Jiang Baili is clear, and it is not a vain that the 30,000-strong Jīng Rui swept through the entire Ganning region. But Jiang Baili looked more at the domestic reflection, especially the reaction of the Republic of China, after all, the northeast entered Mongolia by virtue of Feng Yong's name as the Mongolian overseer, occupying the name of righteousness, coupled with the strength of the Northeast security army, other forces did not dare to say anything even if they were afraid. It would be a bit too much if the Northeast Security Army continued to advance westward. This invasion of the Northeast will certainly attract the attention of the Kannai Beiyang zhèng fǔ. If you don't know it, domestic public opinion will also condemn the entire Northeast. Now the Northeast has become a behemoth. But entrenched in the desolate land of the north, it is only recognized as a strong strength at present, but it is difficult to say that the advantage of the comrades-in-arms over xìng, after all, the population of the northeast is too small compared to Kannai. If the northeast annexes the northwest and relies on the Mongolian steppe, it will form an encirclement of the hinterland of the Central Plains, which will put too much pressure on the Guannai Zhuxiong. With the current reputation of the Northeast's forces, it has already attracted the attention of all quarters. If the power is expanded to the northwest, I am afraid that the president of the Republic of China and the prime minister will unite to resist the pressure of the northeast. In addition, although the Beiyang zhèng fǔ is chaotic, it occupies the name of orthodoxy and has the upper hand in terms of public opinion. Therefore, what the Northeast needs to do most now is not to expand, but to raise jīng. When the strength is enough, the first move will be shattered.

"I don't think so. The northwest is desolate, and even in the hearts of everyone in the Guannei, it is not as good as the northeast, and the horse bandits are rampant in the Ganning area, and the Ma family army in power is even more indistinguishable from the bandits. Although Ma Jiajun nominally accepted the reorganization of Beiyang zhèng fǔ, everyone knew the actual situation. The Ma family is the emperor of the soil in the Ganning region. The local people even only know the Ma family and don't know zhōng yāngzhèng fǔ. In the face of such disobedient subordinates, does the eldest brother think that zhōng yāngzhèng fǔ will stand up for him? I'm afraid that if we fight with Ma Jiajun, zhōng yāngzhèng fǔ will be more at ease, after all, they are not controlled by zhōng yāngzhèng fǔ, and starting a war will weaken the combat effectiveness, which is a good opportunity to improve the prestige of zhōng yāngzhèng fǔ. And now there is a fierce power game going on at the top of the Beiyang zhèng fǔ. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious. will not go to unite for the sake of a Ma family's army. As for the fear of our three eastern provinces, big brother, I'm afraid it was formed when we first defeated Rì himself. It's just that now the Beiyang Army is constantly attacking internally, and they don't have the time and jīng power to move us. In addition, our Northeast has always behaved relatively well-behaved. Beiyang zhèng fǔ has no excuse to deal with us at all. Li Jun believes that now is a good time to occupy the northwest. Moreover, the occupation of the great northwest will be extremely helpful for Feng Yong to carry out next year's grand strategy. If Feng Yong really annexed the whole of Siberia as planned. Then the whole of Siberia will become a battlefield. And the Northeast will definitely promote the westward expansion for the sake of the big strategy. Frontal pressure on the entire European part of Russia. In that case, the Northeast will need a stable transportation corridor for materials. It is even possible to set up military factories in the Northwest Territories. And Ganning, Xin, and Xinjiang are the best choices.

Although the Ma Jiajun is strong, it is far worse than the Northeast, after all, they are only a family force in the interior. Although the territory controlled is not small, it does not have its own industrial base. All military supplies, such as weapons and ammunition, need to be purchased. In terms of background, such a force is compared with the Northeast, which can produce weapons and ammunition in its own teacups. Far from it. Moreover, the Northeast Public Security Army's westward advance into the Ganning region was a decision made by the Western Military Region. Even Feng Yong didn't know, let alone others. This is a great opportunity. An opportunity that no one else thought of.

"Brother Chuanxin, after a series of wars, are the military supplies of my Northeast Security Army sufficient? Whether the morale of the fighters is high. The terrain in the northwest region is precipitous, and it may be difficult for our army to exert its full combat effectiveness, otherwise our strong vanguard regiment will not be ambushed to the point of annihilation. So I think we should focus on recuperation at the moment, and when we recover, it's not too late to attack. Jiang Baili's statement is a prudent statement for the development of forces. Although there were no protracted battles with astonishing consumption in the northern and Mongolian battlefields, the labor expeditions consumed a lot of materials. As a strategist, Jiang Baili knows well the truth that before the soldiers and horses move, the grain and grass go first. If there is not enough baggage, in such a barren place in the northwest, I am afraid that the combat effectiveness of the security army will be greatly reduced. Even if you are not careful, you will capsize in the ditch again, and you will ruin your good reputation in vain.

"Regarding the problem of heavy grain and grass, big brother can rest assured. The grain in our treasury is enough for the army to last for two years. At present, a lot of Type 16 rifles have also been produced, although they cannot meet the needs of the whole army, but it is no problem to only install them in one military region. There is no need to worry about ammunition. The ammunition currently accumulated in the ammunition depot is enough to supply 100,000 troops to fight several battles without any scruples. "As the president of the Government Council, no one knows the current state of strength in the Northeast better than him.

"I think Baili wants to say that the soldiers are tired of continuous action, which will affect their combat effectiveness. The Majia Army in the northwest occupies the advantage of the terrain, and its bandits are basically cavalry. Coming and going like the wind is not conducive to our westward war. And once the war starts, the Northeast and Ganning Ma Jiajun will be in a situation of no end. With the prestige of the Ma family's decades of operation in the Ganning area, we are likely to be dragged into the quagmire of war. It's too risky to do so. "Although Ma Jiajun is a local miscellaneous force, it has a great influence in the hearts of the people in the northwest. Moreover, although the Ma Jiajun in Ningxia and the Ma Jiajun in Qinghai are usually not in harmony, once there is an invasion by foreign enemies, they will quickly unite and fight the enemy together. It is with this kind of mutual support that Ma Jiajun has developed to its current scale over the decades.

On the border between Ningxia and Mongolia, a small caravan is hurrying north. Although everyone was dressed as merchants, everyone in the caravan was vigorous, and their actions were neat and neat, and they had the temperament of a soldier. In the ranks of the zhōng yāng were two small carriages. In the carriage in front, a woman dressed as a maid frequently showed her head.

"Stop! Take a break! With the shouts of the big man who led the way, the whole team quickly stopped. The curtain of the carriage in front was lifted, and the maids who frequently showed their heads along the way jumped down flexibly and came to the carriage behind. Said respectfully: "**." Head Jin had just woken up for a while, and now he had taken medicine and slept. Looks like he's in a better shape. This fate was saved. ”

A Qianqianyu hand lifted the curtain of the car, and a beautiful young woman walked out. It is surprising that in this arid land in the northwest, such a watery thorny rose can be raised.

This bright-eyed and bright-toothed woman listened to the maid's words, and a touch of joy appeared on her face, and she said, "Great! Ting'er, take good care of Captain Jin, this is the last chance for our Zhan family to restore the glory of our ancestors. There is no room for error. ”

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