At the war meeting, Xiang Linghui and Pei Chengyi first introduced the works of the previous stage

Although the battle for Seoul was still ongoing, no one denied that without relying on other troops, the 39th Army alone completed the combat mission of capturing Seoul and annihilating the ROK 3rd Army. [No pop-up novel network]

Commending and commending meritorious personnel is a matter for the General Staff and the Ministry of National Defense, and will not be discussed at operational meetings.

"The main topic of this meeting is how to fight the next battle." Zhao Rundong pointed out the theme, "Although our army is about to capture Seoul, the regime of Yoo Jong-chun has not fallen. According to information obtained by the Military Intelligence Agency, Yanagi has fled Daejeon. Naval aviation carried out a 'decapitation operation' this morning, and the results are still unclear, and perhaps it was only Yanagi's stand-in who was killed. Regardless of whether the 'decapitation operation' is successful or not, our army must move south as soon as possible to completely eliminate the puppet Korean regime. This is the topic we are going to discuss, when will our army be able to go south, and in what way? ”

After Zhao Rundong's speech ended, everyone turned their attention to Wang Yuanqing.

After the start of the third campaign, Wang Yuanqing strongly advocated giving up the attack on Daejeon and moving south from the eastern battlefield to attack Ulsan and Pusan, and gradually withdrawing ground combat troops from Korea after the fourth campaign, and leaving the Korean Defense Forces to undertake ground combat operations, so as to reduce the casualties and losses of the Republican Army. Wang Yuanqing's views were fully supported by Gu Weimin, and this was the first time that the two agreed on a major decision.

Xiang Linghui and Peng Maobang believed that they would use a campaign to capture Daejeon and eliminate the ROK Army's 5th Army Rundong, and their attitude was biased towards the chief of the General Staff. Daejeon was the capital of South Korea, and the ROK 5th Army posed a threat to forces on the eastern battlefield. The most important thing is that if we turn our focus to the eastern battlefield, we must first consider the issue of logistical support. In the event that it is not possible to send a fleet to the Sea of Japan, rail is the main means of transport.

The railway from Inchon to the battlefield had to pass through the defense zone of the South Korean 5th Army, which had just been occupied by the 77th Army. Although there was also a railway from Seoul to Yeongju via Wonju, Jeju and Danyang, the railway bridge on the tributary of the Han River west of Wonju was blown up by the South Korean army when Seoul was attacked, and it was very difficult to repair and could not be opened to traffic. As a result, the only option was the railway line to Yeongju via Cheongju.

If there is no obstacle to logistics, the faster the troops move south, the greater the danger.

Differences in decision-making cannot be said to be right or wrong. Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin looked at war from the outside, treating war as a means to achieve an end rather than an end goal; Gu Weimin and Peng Maobang stood in the midst of war and watched the war, and for them, war was the ultimate goal.

"The 77th Army has already hit Cheongju. Logistics are no longer an issue. Wang Yuanqing glanced at Zhao Rundong. Said. "Only by ending the war on the peninsula as soon as possible. Only then can we fundamentally safeguard China's local interests. Yesterday I spoke with representatives of the Government of the DPRK. The Korean National Defense Forces have formed five armored divisions, 55 infantry divisions and 35 artillery regiments. The F-FDTL Air Force and the IDF Navy will also be established in the near future. Regardless of the combat effectiveness of the DPRK Defense Forces. The Korean Peninsula War was a civil war between Korea and China. We have an obligation to safeguard the national security of the DPRK, and we have no obligation to help the DPRK fight a civil war. The United States and Japan sent diplomatic notes yesterday afternoon. We are called upon to end our combat operations on the Korean Peninsula as soon as possible. Conduct armistice negotiations. Although our ultimate goal is to overthrow the puppet Korean regime. But under international pressure. We must end the military operation as soon as possible. Strive for a better international environment for our country. Get more public support. In this case. I think the focus should be shifted. Capture Ulsan and Busan as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Rundong nodded slightly. He looked at Gu Weimin.

The prime minister didn't speak, and Yuan Qing said everything he wanted to say.

Zhao Rundong looked at Xiang Linghui again.

"Ulsan and Busan are the main ports of entry for the puppet Korean regime to receive foreign support. Before the end of the military operation of our army. Both ports must be captured. Xiang Linghui flicked the cigarette ash. Said. "Before, the conditions were not very ripe, and we advocated that the 5th Army of the ROK Army on the western battlefield should be eliminated first. Now the conditions are ripe. Under the condition that logistics can be supported, it is entirely possible to shift the focus to the eastern battlefield. Concentrate forces to attack Ulsan and Busan. ”

"In other words, the family is in favor of going south on the eastern battlefield?" Zhao Rundong smiled slightly. Said to Pei Chengyi, "General Pei." What are your thoughts? ”

"Me?" Pei Chengyi was stunned for a moment and said, "I obey the command of the General Staff. ”

"That's not what I'm asking." Zhao Rundong smiled and shook his head, "You are the front-line commander, and you know the front-line battle situation and the situation of the troops best. If we launch a final offensive on the eastern battlefield, what troubles will we encounter, what problems will need to be solved, and how should we fight them? ”

Pei Chengyi was late for a moment and said: "It's not a problem to shift the focus, the key is to be fully prepared." ”

Zhao Rundong nodded and put on a deaf look.

The participants all looked at Pei Chengyi, as if they all wanted to hear the young general's analysis.

In anticipation, Pei Chengyi could only walk on the podium and let the military map of the secretarial island.

"After crossing the 38th parallel, we will focus on the west, mainly logistics." Bae Seung-yi pointed out several major railway lines in South Korea, "Due to the restrictions of the Korean Strait, our army is temporarily unable to send fleets and fleets into the Sea of Japan, and therefore cannot directly provide combat materials to combat troops on the eastern battlefield." According to the current situation, until our army captures Pusan, it will still have to rely on railways and roads to deliver weapons to the eastern battlefield. Of course, if our army takes Busan, the end of the war will not be far away. ”

Everyone laughed, full of expectations for Pei Chengyi.

"The occupation of Cheongju by the 77th Army can be said to be one of the biggest gains of the third campaign." Bae Seung-yi pointed out the location of Cheongju on the big screen. "Although the ROK 5th Army was still cowering in Daejeon, less than 50 kilometers from Cheongju, the ROK army lacked artillery with a range of more than 50 kilometers and lacked armored assault forces. After the battle of Seoul, the 611th Army and the 27th Army moved south to Cheongju, which was enough to deal with the threat of the ROK 5th Army. Relying on the Qingrong railway line, it can ensure the material needs of the 38th Army, the Army and the 77th Army. Together with road and airlift, five air assault brigades and three long-range artillery brigades can also be put into use on the eastern battlefield. Counting the air support provided by the Air Force and the Navy, if the ultimate goal of the Fourth Campaign is to capture Ulsan and Busan, only three ground armies and five air assault brigades will be needed at most, and the combat time will not exceed 10 days. ”

"In other words, can the war end in early February?"

"It's not early February, it's mid-February, maybe until late February."

Wang Yuanqing frowned, as if he understood what Pei Chengyi meant.

"The biggest problem is the preparation before the battle." Pei Chengyi paused a little and said, "Although the logistics support line has been opened, it is impossible to deliver the materials in one day, and it is necessary to hoard combat materials on the front line before the start of the campaign." At the same time as the transportation of supplies, it is necessary to adjust the deployment of troops. The 611th Army and the 27th Army were not rapid reaction forces, and it would take at least five days from Kaesong to reach Cheongju and complete the defensive deployment. In addition to the 38th Army, did the 77th Army participate in the Fourth Campaign? If other troops need to be mobilized to participate in the war, it will also take five days to a week to make deployment adjustments. Counting the troubles that may have been encountered during this period, it takes ten days to prepare for the battle. In addition, the General Staff and the front-line command also need time to draw up campaign plans and assign combat missions. ”

Wang Yuanqing let out a long breath and said, "In other words, the battle can only be launched in early February at the earliest? ”

Pei Chengyi nodded and said: "When the battle can start depends on when the 39th Army can complete the combat operation to capture Seoul." Supplies destined for the eastern battlefield need to pass through Seoul, and if the remnants of the enemy in Seoul cannot be annihilated as soon as possible, logistical support will be seriously threatened. ”

At this time, Zhao Run showed a hint of a smile, as if he heard Pei Chengyi's words.

"We have to hurry, otherwise the fourth campaign will drag on until mid-February." Xiang Linghui knew that Pei Chengyi's words were not convincing enough, so he came forward to support Pei Chengyi. "Only by determining the general policy for the fourth campaign as soon as possible can we make arrangements as soon as possible and carry out all kinds of preparatory work as soon as possible."

"Xiao Wang, what do you mean?" Zhao Rundong asked Wang Yuanqing directly.

"It is better to launch a fourth campaign in early February, or even early February, and try to end the war by February 15."

Zhao Rundong nodded slightly and said, "Since everyone thinks that the time is ripe to attack Busan, the overall policy of the fourth campaign is to attack Busan. The General Staff Headquarters is responsible for military issues, and the General Staff Department should come up with an overall plan for the campaign as soon as possible, and the former commander should also submit detailed reports to each unit as soon as possible, so that the General Staff Department can determine the units participating in the battle. The State Council is still responsible for other aspects of work. ”

This was the end of the meeting, and after Zhao Rundong made the decision, preparations for the fourth battle began immediately.

On the way back to the official residence of the deputy head of state, Wang Yuanqing suddenly laughed.

"Happy what?" Ye Zhisheng was very surprised, he always felt that Wang Yuanqing was weird these days.

"Ling Yunxiao has opened up the situation and created opportunities, of course it is worth being happy." Wang Yuanqing glanced at the secretary and said, "After you go back, you call the chief of the general staff, ask him if he is free at night, invite him over for dinner, and ask him to bring Pei Chengyi." Also, don't forget to ask the chef to prepare a few more dishes. ”

"Is it necessary to invite Xiang Linghui to dinner?"

"What do you say?" Wang Yuanqing asked rhetorically.

"He's a busy man, so he doesn't necessarily have time."

Wang Yuanqing shook his head with a smile and said, "He is indeed a busy man, but I bet with you that even if he has something important tonight, he will appreciate it." ”

Ye Zhisheng didn't ask any more, he wouldn't bet with Wang Yuanqing. To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in to idian, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!