If conditions really allowed, Commander Yang would prefer to play the role of the Americans in World War I. But it's really early to think about it now, in the face of such an enthusiastic Mu Mo, as a person who knows the outcome of the war, Yang Xiaolin feels that he should remind them of something.

"Mr. Mumer, I also know a little bit about the situation in Europe, and to be honest, I don't think the Italians can be trusted."

Mu Mo nodded: "There are many people in our country who think the same way as you. We didn't expect much from them. This time the turmoil in Africa Italy lost all its face, the riot team made trouble for more than two months, from a few dozen people at the beginning to tens of thousands later, if it were not for the French to send troops, I think the Italians would not have been able to quell. Those guys almost hit Rome, haha. ”

Yang Xiaolin knew that Mu Mo's words were also making fun of the Italians, and the Germans did not pin their hopes on this country that produces high-end leather goods, but unfortunately they did not expect that Italy could finally put them together. If Italy had only nominally sided with Germany at the beginning of World War I, containing French forces, the war might have ended differently.

Just remind yourself, if you really talk too much, the Germans will feel that they are directing them. No one likes this feeling. Yang Xiaolin's topic was taken back: "Mr. Mumo, I still need you to help me train naval soldiers, our submarine research institute has not yet been established, but my soldiers must be able to operate submarines." ”

China must have its own fleet, although the Japanese are far ahead of China in terms of navy, and Commander Yang has no intention of building ships with small Japan, and he has not thought that his navy will catch up with Japan in a few years, which is not realistic. However, at the very least, it is necessary to have the ability to defend itself in the coastal waters, and the Japanese cannot be allowed to attack themselves if they want to.

There are still several ships in the Nanyang Fleet on the Yangtze River, which have been transferred to Qingdao by Lao Yuan. But it is certainly not possible to count on them, only to start with submarines. It started from a place where the Japanese didn't start either.

"No problem. When your troops arrive in Shandong, we will send officers in Qingdao to train you, although we don't have many warships there, but we can still train soldiers. ”

Commander Yang knew that what he had to do next was to select soldiers from a group of army forces who could serve as navy soldiers. He didn't have time to do this himself, and he felt that what he needed now was not democracy, but a perfect team that could help him do something beyond his ability.

There are too many things and too little time, so I really don't have the time to accompany Mr. Sun to uphold democracy.

28 May 1907.

When the government institutions of the republic were not yet perfected, Yang Xiaolin and Yuan Shikai reorganized the military. They set up a military high command, which was responsible for the dispatch of materials throughout the country, as well as the deployment of war.

Its members include Yang Xiaolin, Cai Yi, Zhang Zuolin, Jiang Baili, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, and Huang Xing. At the same time, a military propaganda committee was formed. by Zou Rong, Li Yuanhong, Yang Shiqi, Xu Shichang. Yang Du composition. There is also the Military Security Committee, which is personally headed by Yuan Shikai, and the members are Nyerere and Lei Zhenchun. Wang Yaqiao, and a number of unnamed people.

The establishment of these three organizations marked the beginning of China's march toward war.

In fact, the performance of the Chinese in this battle is already very surprising. When Mr. Sa Daoyi wanted to exterminate Yang and fight ghosts. Western military experts say that Yang Xiaolin supports it for half a year at most, and even the Germans believe that it would be a miracle if the volunteers could hold out for a year in the deep mountains and old forests.

Later, after Yuan Shikai declared war on Russia, everyone concluded that when Beijing would definitely support it for less than two months, the Russians released wild rumors that they would take Beijing within a month and let Lao Yuan go to their prison to become president.

However, when facing the danger of the nation, the strength of the Chinese who gritted their teeth and burst out shocked the foreign adults, and the final outcome shocked them.

The remnants of the Russian Far East Army under the city of Beijing did not give Commander Yang a chance to train their hands, and after holding out for a week, when they ran out of ammunition and food, the supreme commander of the Russian troops here, Lieutenant General Gulegrevich, submitted a surrender to the Chinese troops after asking for instructions and obtaining the consent of the Russian high-level, and more than 80,000 Russian soldiers lined up and walked into the prisoner of war camp set up for them by Yuan Shikai.

At this time, Lao Yuan made representations to the Russians through the neutral United States, and was willing to exchange the thirty Russian colonel-level officers he had captured for Zhang Huaizhi, the commander of the Fifth Beiyang Town, who was captured by the Russians, but was brutally rejected by the Russian side. What does Russia say at this time, they think that they have lost a little wronged, and they are a little unconvinced.

So the Russians are still sending troops, ready to wait for their pace to adjust, and then fight with the Chinese! Lao Maozi still doesn't believe that they will not be able to defeat China! So all negotiations were rejected by the Russians, and in their current concept, any agreement with the Chinese is a disgrace.

The most important thing is that the Russians can't actually fight anymore! The Russians have never won a battle over the years. From the time Crimea was beaten by the crowd to the time when little Japan sent their fleet to the bottom of the sea, Russia's position in the international community plummeted!

The Russians are now bullying and bullying China, bullying and bullying Turkey. Now the Chinese have also declared war on them, if Yuan Shikai is not destroyed, where will Russia be mixed in the future?

So the Russians really took this battle seriously, and the tsar gave a death order that it must be won.

"The standing army of the Russians, with 600,000 men, has reached the Mongol border area, and they are currently building permanent fortifications in Mongolia, partly to deal with the Mongol resistance forces, and partly to facilitate their transportation. Their numbers are still increasing, and Nikolai has already released cruel words to crush the Chinese troops to powder, so when they come again, we will face at least nearly half a million Russian troops! ”

Jiang Baili stood in front of the map and explained the current military movements of Tsarist Russia. The Russians came steadily this time, and they also realized that Mongolia was a difficult distance for them, so they built a military separation belt that ran through the north and south of Mongolia.

The Russians used one barracks and bunker after another to ensure the smooth transportation of their supplies, although this method is very stupid, but it has to be said that it is very effective and very economical. In the case of the high activity of the Mongol Resistance Army, this practice was much more practical than the construction of railways and roads.

Jiang Baili's hand was on Beijing: "And our strength in Beijing is 480,000, please Commander Yang to tell you about our combat strategy." ”

He stepped back a little as he finished speaking. Yang Xiaolin had already walked to the map and took the stick handed over by Jiang Baili: "You all know in your hearts, although our strength is about the same as that of the Russians, and there are follow-up reinforcements, but if we collide with the Russians, we will definitely suffer." So, we have to talk about a strategy. ”

He pointed his stick on Beijing: "My opinion is that only part of the troops should be put in the city of Beijing, and in order to ensure the absolute security of the city of Beijing, we must be in Zhangjiakou and Tianjin. When the Russians attack too fiercely, we can take the initiative from these two places to contain their offensive. At the same time, elite troops were stationed in Langfang. ”

Yang Xiaolin did not place all his defense forces in Beijing, but distributed them in four points. The role of Zhangjiakou was that once the Russians besieged the city of Beijing, they had to send troops to attack Zhangjiakou at the same time, otherwise. The defenders there could attack the Russian flank if necessary, and would pose a great threat to the Russians.

At the same time, the defenders of Tianjin could support each other with the garrisons of Beijing to ensure that Beijing would not be isolated by the Russians. As for the most elite troops stationed in Langfang, they are strategically both offensive and defensive. Langfang is behind Beijing. It can effectively ensure that the supply to Beijing will not be cut off, and at the same time, once there is a fighter, it can be quickly grasped.

Feng Guozhang's eyes blinked twice, and then said, "Commander." I fully agree with the strategic deployment, and it is much safer to defend against these four points than to defend against only one Beijing. However, at the moment our military is in disarray. The chain of command needs to be perfected, and this issue must be resolved immediately. ”

Yang Xiaolin nodded: "Preliminary plan, the first, second, and fourth divisions of the Volunteer Army, as well as the first, sixth, eighth, and tenth towns of Beiyang. A total of 89,000 men, it was reorganized into the First Front Army of the Republic, which was responsible for the defense of Beijing at this stage, and was commanded by Zhang Zuolin and Jiang Baili. ”

Zhang Zuolin and Jiang Baili immediately stood up: "Yes!" ”

Yang Xiaolin looked at Huang Xing: "Our troops must be trained to have the possibility of defeating the Russians, especially the troops in the south. ”

He didn't save face for Huang Xing when he said this, the battlefield is really a cruel place, and it is unsympathetic. If the combat ability of the soldiers in the south is not fully trained, letting them go to the battlefield is tantamount to sending them to death.

Not to mention how elite the training is, the elite is not trained, but fought on the battlefield. But before going to the battlefield, they must understand at least some tactics!

Huang Daxia's face flushed slightly, and then nodded: "Please rest assured Commander Yang, we will definitely obey the order." ”

Jiang Baili said at this time: "Commander, should we support the Zaitao Department that is resisting in Mongolia?" This time, the Russians' transport lines are very long, and if Zaitao has enough strength, he can completely threaten the Russians' logistical supplies, in that case, the battle situation will be very favorable to us. ”

Jiang Baili basically agreed with what he said. Lao Maozi came to fight Beijing, and transportation was their biggest difficulty. That transport route of the Russians is not yet perfect, and if Zaitao is able to cut it off, the more troops they have to come to China, the faster they will die. And Commander Yang is also famous for liking other people's logistics and transportation lines, and everyone thinks that Yang Xiaolin will definitely agree with Jiang Baili's opinion.

Who knew that Commander Yang smiled, and that smile seemed to be a little cunning: "Baili, you are right, if you can threaten the Russians' transportation lines, it will make it a lot easier for us." But I don't plan to do this, send an order to Zaitao, and clearly tell him that he will stay in Daqingshan for a period of time to train in Daqingshan! It is not permissible to destroy the transport line that the Russians are building. ”

Jiang Baili was stunned for a moment, and was really puzzled by Yang Xiaolin's order: "Commander, can you tell me what you think?" ”

"My idea is simple, we have to have a clear understanding and orientation of this fight. I believe that as long as we are willing to put in the effort, we will be able to repel this attack of Lao Maozi! But this is not the result I wanted, and we cannot be defeated by the criteria of victory for the Russians. ”

The stick in Yang Xiaolin's hand struck the location of Russia on the hanging map a few times: "I have said many times that this time China and Russia are a battle of life and death!" What does life and death mean? It's not that if he can't kill us, even if we win, we can celebrate the victory, life and death mean that if I survive, he must die! (To be continued......)