The latter unit to fight at night was the 273rd Panzer, which was stationed at ~La

The brigade was the first rapid armored assault brigade of the 27th Army to complete the reorganization in accordance with the military reform plan, and was stationed in Jinghong, Yunnan Province before the outbreak of the war. After receiving the order, the 273rd Armored Assault Brigade completed the preparations for the battle within 2 hours, and arrived ~ La entered the combat state after 6 hours.

The 273rd became the ground combat unit with the fastest response and the first to reach the theater of operations.

Compared to before the reorganization, the reaction speed of the 273rd was increased several times, mainly due to the lightening of the equipment. In the past, the main armament of the 273rd (then a divisional combat unit) was the Z96C main battle tank and the C7 infantry fighting vehicle. After the reorganization, in addition to the 27311th Tank Battalion, the main equipment of 3 mechanized infantry battalions, 1 artillery battalion, 1 reconnaissance company, 1 logistics company, and 1 directly subordinate artillery company are all wheeled combat vehicles or wheeled vehicles.

When relying on road maneuvering, the advantages of wheeled vehicles are very clear.

At the same time as the strategic mobility increased, the shortcomings of the 273rd were exposed. First, tactical mobility has decreased, and combat operations have become more dependent on road traffic systems; Second, the firepower has been significantly weakened, and it has become more dependent on air support and long-range artillery support; Third, the defense capability has weakened, and the ability to conduct large-scale battles has been reduced.

It can be seen from this that the 273rd "quick assault force" is mainly used to fight small-scale wars and local conflicts.

According to the operational calculations, the 273rd will become the first combat unit to enter Laos from the ground. The task of the unit was not to go to Vientiane to quell the rebellion, but to travel along the road from Menamo to Sam Nu to Hoa Phan Province in northeastern Laos, cutting off the passage into Laos for the Vietnamese army to retreat north.

Within 12 hours of entering the battle, the 273rd had to assault 350 kilometers along the road line to reach Sangnu.

With such a demanding requirement, it is certainly difficult for traditional armored units and infantry units to accomplish them, and only armored assault units can do it.

Tight: The 273rd firing ground is the 1511th Brigade.

The 1511 Brigade was the first to participate in the "brother unit" of the 153rd Brigade. Unlike the 153rd. The 1511th Brigade is an "authentic" ground air assault brigade. The brigade consists of two low-altitude strike battalions and three low-altitude assault battalions. It is equipped with 66 helicopter gunships and 128 transport helicopters. Although the scale is far inferior to the 011th Air Assault Division of the US Army. But the mode of operation is very similar to that of the 011th Air Assault Division. Helicopters are used as the main means of mobility.

According to Xiang Linghui's assigned tasks. The 1511th Brigade was responsible for uprooting enemy strongholds along the 273rd.

In the early morning of the 23rd. After the departure of the 273rd Brigade and the 1511th Brigade. Pei Chengyi arranged air support and long-range artillery support missions.

Xiang Linghui also left the command center at this time. The first phase of the ground combat mission was reported to Peng Maobang.

3:30. Peng Maobang left the General Staff. Go to the Führer's capital.

"The first phase of the combat operation successfully completed the set tasks." Peng Maobang looked very excited, "Before the start of the second phase of the combat operation, we will also dispatch the 152nd Air Assault Brigade to occupy Meng Mu, cut off the passage for the Lao Vietnamese army to flee south, and the combat operation will be completed before 12 o'clock at noon tomorrow." Tactical bombing is still ongoing, and by 12 p.m. tomorrow, the bombing campaign against all strategic and operational targets in northern Vietnam will be completed. It only takes three days for tactical bombing to completely destroy North Vietnam's ground defenses and lay the foundation for ground forces to enter Vietnam. ”

Zhao Rundong nodded with a smile and said, "First sweep the Vietnamese army in Laos and strive to annihilate it as soon as possible." ”

Peng Maobang frowned slightly, as if Zhao Rundong's words were a little unexpected.

"Before you came, Pang Xinglong just called me."

"What's the matter at this late hour?" Peng Maobang took out a cigarette.

"Something is wrong with Hindaon."

"Lao Prime Minister?" Peng Maobang hesitated for a moment, "There won't be any problems, right?" ”

"I'm in good health, I'm a little depressed." Zhao Rundong took the cigarette handed by Peng Maobang and said, "According to Pang Xinglongdi, we should help Laos restore its legitimate power as soon as possible." ”

"This is the primary purpose of war."

"I know that the primary purpose is to change the landscape in Southeast Asia." Zhao Rundong smiled faintly, lit a cigarette, and said, "Helping Laos restore its legitimate power is a very important purpose. The premise of striking at Vietnam and recovering the Spratly Waters is to help Laos restore its legitimate power, and if we fail to do this, our actions in other areas will not have very good results. ”

Peng Maobang nodded, and there was no repudiation.

"After the first phase of air strikes, the focus will be on Laos."

"Don't attack Vietnam for a while?"

"Let Vietnam take the initiative to find trouble." Zhao Rundong smiled coldly and said, "The reason we put on the table is at most to support the recovery of Nansha and the attack on the Vietnamese navy and air force, which is not enough to support us to launch a ground offensive, let alone support our occupation of Vietnam." ”

"Diplomacy."

Zhao Rundong shook his head with a smile and said, "Old Peng, you are just too direct." ”

Peng Maobang also smiled and shook his head.

"I learned tonight that before making a decision,

I met Lao Ji. ”

Peng Maobang was stunned for a moment, and immediately showed a look of not very ~ belief.

"It was reported by the old guard." Zhao Rundong sighed, "At the meeting, Xiao Pan took the initiative to adopt a two-pronged strategy to deal with the countries that invaded and occupied the Nansha Islands separately. If I'm not mistaken, this is not his opinion, but Lao Ji's opinion. ”

"At the time, I also thought it was strange that Xiao Pan was not the kind of person who was good at thinking about strategic issues."

Lao Ji asked Xiao Pan to speak, indicating that he didn't want to interfere in national affairs; Suggesting to Xiao Pan shows that he is putting aside the affairs of the state. Zhao Rundong rubbed his forehead, "I thought about it for a long time in the evening, in order to ensure the fruits of victory, we must definitely carry out a comprehensive attack on Vietnam, and even have to consider overthrowing the Vietnamese regime and supporting a pro-China government." It's just that we absolutely can't be brutal and think that if we can completely defeat Vietnam militarily, we can do whatever we want. ”

Peng Maobang smoked a few cigarettes and did not answer.

"Fundamentally, the culprit in this war is not Vietnam, but the United States." Zhao Rundong knocked on the table of the coffee table, "Whether it is the coup d'état in Laos or Vietnam's attack on China's fishing boats and merchant ships, the United States is fanning the flames behind it." Why is the United States doing this? We all know that. The United States is stuck in the quagmire of Iran, but we are desperately trying to develop our economy, strive to get through the global economic crisis as soon as possible, and overcome the difficulties brought about by the Great Depression. Imagine that if we emerge first from the crisis, we will become a global power that can compete with the United States. Under these circumstances, the United States has no choice but to find a way to drag us into an inextricable war and hinder our development. ”

"Vietnam is a trap for the United States."

"Quite right, Vietnam is a trap that we have to step on." Zhao Rundong showed an extremely grim look, "Compared with the East China Sea War three years ago, this time the risk is greater. In the last century, the United States made a mistake in Vietnam, knowing that Vietnam was a rogue state that could not be dealt with. If we were to get caught up in Vietnam, the consequences would be unimaginable. ”

"Therefore, we must not use the pretext of imposing sanctions."

Zhao Dong smiled and nodded. "That's why Vietnam is asking for trouble. 100,000 elite troops were trapped in Lao, and Vietnam was in a dilemma. As long as we work harder and put on a posture of eating the Vietnamese army in one go, Vietnam will have to create trouble elsewhere and try to divide our troops. By this time, we will have enough reason to let Vietnam get down. Of course, the road behind is more difficult, and if you are not careful, you will be in big trouble. ”

Maupang pondered for a long time and said, "You are right, as long as there is reason, we can defeat Vietnam." ”

"You have to worry a little more about military deployment." Zhao Rundong extinguished the cigarette butt, "Don't use all your strength, but let Vietnam and the United States think that we have used all our strength." Heavy armored units can be put behind for the time being, and more fuss about logistics support. ”

"I know this, Xiang Linghui will arrange all the work."

"Spotted?"

Peng Maobang was stunned for a moment and asked, "You mean Xiang Linghui?" ”

Zhao Rundong nodded and picked up the second cigarette.

"Almost, after this battle, I'll put him in charge of the work of the General Staff." Peng Maobang sighed, "In the next three years, let him behave well, and I will retire early." ”

"Early retirement? If you want to be beautiful, no matter how you say it, you have to do it again. ”

"No way, I said it a long time ago, I will retire when this world is done."

Zhao Rundong shook his head with a smile. "I'll talk about it later when I have a chance. Huang Guowei went to Bangkok in the morning, and I had to discuss diplomatic work with him. You go back early to rest, and I will ask Gu Weimin to go to you after dawn to discuss the matter of issuing a statement on military action. ”

"Let him go to Xiang Linghui, I have to go back and get a good night's sleep." Peng Maobang extinguished the cigarette butt and picked up the cigarette on the table as he got up.

Zhao Rundong got up and said, "It's okay, I'll let him go to Xiang Linghui." ”

Seeing Peng Maobang away, Zhao Rundong asked the secretary to call Huang Guowei over.

Huang Guowei was sent to Bangkok mainly to contact the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia through Thailand to test the attitudes of these countries and lay the foundation for a diplomatic settlement of the disputes between the Spratly Islands and the South China Sea.

In the face of Huang Guowei, Zhao Rundong will be ~ much more.

The first is that the military victory has created the best "environment" for diplomatic negotiations, and the second is that Huang Guowei is not as individual as Peng Maobang.

Towards dawn, Huang Guowei left the head of state and headed for the international airport.

Before going to bed, Zhao Rundong personally called Gu Weimin and asked the Minister of Defense to go to the General Staff Headquarters to talk to Xiang Linghui about issuing a statement.

At dawn, Zhao Rundong got time to rest.

For a whole day, Zhao Rundong didn't even close his eyes.

The sudden outbreak of the war made him deeply realize that being the head of state is not an easy task, and also made him understand why Ji Youguo did not seek re-election and went to live a paradise-like life after retirement.

Damn it**

Brothers, it's the end of the month, and there are tickets to smash! (To be continued)

Starting