So many people went deeper alone, and no one knew whether the operation could be successful, or even whether the troops could be withdrawn safely.

In order to achieve the goal of rescuing prisoners of war and attacking the Vietnamese command, Gui Qingshan and Li Yongliang could ignore the influence and use any means, but Li Weimin and Wu Andong could not. Not only should we consider the safety of so many people, but also the reaction of Cambodia after the failure of the operation.

I will fly to the United States tomorrow, but now I can't sleep all night.

As long as there is a major action, the underground command will be activated, and the same will be true tonight. Not only Li Weimin and Wu Andong have arrived, but even Huang Duqing, who has just stepped down as warden, is the former 5th Infantry Division commander who is inspecting political reform in the SAR, and now a member of Congress, Zhang Yinggui, came to the war room together to wait for the latest news on the front line.

The operation code is "Left Hook", as the name suggests, the participating troops took the 5th Infantry Division defense zone as the base and entered the Parrot Corner area from Yongshaoyi. Through Chai Zhen, Kondra, Delodibrey, Kree, Meimo and other places in Cambodia, they walked from the left to the back of the Yueg Liberated Area, launched a sudden attack, and then retreated from the original route.

It must be admitted that Mr. Li is foresighted.

If Su Youcai had not been asked to establish a secret Chinese organization in Cambodia a few years ago, and if the Chinese living in the parrot horn area were not quick to join the "Free Khmer", the left hook operation would not have been achieved at all. At least people and equipment would not have been able to be transferred quietly as they are now, let alone receive assistance from Cambodia's anti-government forces.

Zhang Yingguizai carefully studied the map for a while, then suddenly turned around and asked, "Our attack route should be the supply line of the North Vietnam Command, right?"

Once there is a major military operation, the instructors of the Preparatory Officer Training Team of Phu Quoc Technology University will become personnel of the strategic command.

The training captain Yu Guang and the Colonel played the role of combat staff. They took out a large-scale map and introduced with a smile: "It is very close, but it does not overlap. The information shows that the section of Hu Z-ming's path is south. They want to avoid the Saigon River to prevent the National Army from using the river to launch an attack on its traffic line."

"Have the National Army used the river channel?" This is directly related to the suddenness of the battle. Otherwise, Zhang Yinggui would never have asked this question.

Yu Guanghe shook his head: "No, the National Army lacks inland ships. Seeing that our Fourth War Zone has formed an inland ship force, the Navy Hu Jinquan proposed to the Ministry of Defense and the Military Aid Command more than once the importance of equipping inland ships. He even advised President Ng Diem to squeeze out some budget to purchase patrol boats, but was rejected."

Wu Anton knew the Ng Diem brothers too well, shook his head and sighed: "He is used to the United States' assistance, and believes that the United States should bear all defense expenditures. He has no idea of ​​spending money to purchase equipment."

"There are no so many pie in the sky, and I know that I want this and that when I speak, no wonder Americans are becoming more and more disgusted with him."

Huang Duqing smiled and suddenly said thoughtfully: "When it comes to equipment, our equipment is still too backward. If there was a transport aircraft brigade and a well-trained paratrooper who dropped it behind the enemy while launching an attack, Li Yongliang would not have such a great pressure and would not have been so tight."

There are tens of thousands of troops that can be mobilized, but only a few hundred people can be put into the battlefield. It is really ironic to think about it.

Yu Guangheshen agreed and couldn't help but say sideways: "There is no transport plane, but helicopters. If the Army Aviation Brigade can be formed, there will be twenty or thirty helicopters, and it will be absolutely fine to deploy one company at a time."

There is no doubt that this is what I said to myself.

Li Weimin nodded slightly and yawned Lian Tiandi and said, "I will fight for it this time to go to Washington to see if I can finalize military aid. In fact, the reason why I agree to Li Yongliang to take this risk has a lot to do with fighting for military aid. After all, you need assistance. You need some more or less a record."

The clock pointed to 3:45 a.m., and a captain officer walked in quickly from the telecommunications room. He took out a pen and marked it at the No. 2 contact point on the map.

"Mr. Report to Min, the 5th Division's detective team has arrived at the predetermined location. 15 minutes ahead of schedule, the Fourth Squadron of the Second Battalion of the Special Forces was heading towards the target area as planned."

According to previous introduction, after the Second Brigade arrives at the target area, it will be responsible for rescuing prisoners of war, raiding the Vietnam-G Command, and responding to the third Brigade's aircraft landing.

There were only more than 40 people in total, and Zhang Yinggui was really worried about them. He couldn't help but ask: "Where are the other three squadrons of the Second Brigade? Are there also planes to land?"

"The other three squadrons have set out."

Yu Guanghe realized that there was something missing just now and quickly added: "Information shows that c-56, c-73 and c-89 areas are stationed respectively, a local army, a unit returning to Luning for training and a unit reorganized by Gaotai Cultivation. They are closest to the Southern Command. In order to ensure the success of the operation, the other three squadrons must go forward to the above-mentioned position to block the attack."

"Do you know how many people there are?"

"The three troops combined have about 1,000 people, but they are poorly equipped and have insufficient ammunition."

Li Weimin sat upright, staring at the map and asked: "Col. How many troops are there in the village where the Southern Command is located?"

Yu Guanghe carefully studied Li Yongliang's combat plan and replied without thinking: "It is the location of the Southern Bureau of the Workers' Party of North Vietnam, the Southern Command of the North Vietnam War and the B2 War Zone Command. There are many units and many numbers, with a total number of people exceeding 3,000. However, from the intelligence point of view, logistics, publicity, training and other units account for a large proportion, and the well-trained combat troops have only two guard companies.

If the time is well grasped, if the first batch of follow-up personnel can complete the aircraft landing when launching an attack, then the ones who can fight against the Vietnam Guards will not be four squads, but seven squads.

In addition, it can basically be confirmed that the opponent does not have air defense troops. As long as the three squadrons responsible for the blocking task can withstand, the air team can complete the second or even the third aircraft landing. Within half an hour after the battle begins, four squadrons of the third brigade will be sent to the designated position."

Sending the third brigade of the Special Forces to the battlefield is the first step. After the air force has completed the aircraft landing mission, it has to travel between the Sadun camp and the various blocking positions to increase firepower support and transport ammunition and wounded personnel to the three brigades of the Second brigade that is performing the blocking mission.

The only two helicopters actually had to take the lead. Heaven knew how many times they would fly after dawn.

As if he knew the boss was worried, Yu Guanghe quickly added: "Chairman, not only two helicopters participated in the operation, but also the observation aircraft and general contact aircraft that had been transferred to the 5th Division defense zone. They will take off fifteen minutes before the operation begins to provide air reconnaissance for the ground forces."

All lieutenants are enemy troops, and they are useless to reconnaissance, can throw bombs, dive strafing, and provide air fire support to alleviate the pressure on the ground forces.

Just when Li Weimin felt that there was no decent air force, a staff officer suddenly walked in with a pale face and returned solemnly: "Chairman, captain, the embankment police station just transferred a piece of information. In order to strengthen the southern military force, the North Vietnamese People's Army sent a battalion to the B2 war zone. The number is unknown. The number of personnel and equipment is unknown. According to the departure time, the battalion should have arrived near Satun."

Originally, there was insufficient troops, but now another battalion has emerged.

Li Weimin realized the seriousness of the problem and did not want the front-line troops to be raided. He made a quick decision and ordered: "Import to General Liang immediately. Tell him that it doesn't matter if the operation failed, but the army must bring it back to me. The battle has not yet begun, and the enemy knows nothing about our army's actions. It is recommended to stop the operation and withdraw the same way."

Plans are not as good as changes. This battalion that suddenly emerges seriously threatens the safety of the raid troops.

Li Yongliang was also shocked when he received the information.

It is easy to suspend the operation and order the troops to withdraw from the original route. The key day is dawn soon. Once the farmers in the "liberated area" are discovered, their lonely army located on the Vietnam-Cambodia border will likely be surrounded and intercepted by the North Vietnamese People's Army and the Cambodian government forces.

What's more, too many resources were used for this operation. Li Yongliang didn't want to give up halfway, so he gritted his teeth. He pointed to the map and said resolutely: "Staff General Liu, cancel the combat mission of the 9th Squadron of the Third Brigade, and ordered the 9th Squadron to quickly rush to the d-13 and d-35 line to reconnaissance in the unit to ensure the safety of my flanks."

"yes!"

"Staff General Wu. Immediately call back to Mr. Min and the headquarters. The Second Battalion of our Special Forces, the 5th Infantry Division Investigation Team and the Khmer Guerrillas have entered the country. Whether it is withdrawn immediately or hidden on the spot, it is impossible to guarantee that it will not be discovered by the enemy. Instead of being exposed and being surrounded and intercepted, it is better to take action as planned and catch the other party off guard, and then use its chaos to quickly escape..."

A layman cannot command an insider.

Once the mission is issued and the operation begins, let alone Li Weimin, even Ruan Zhiren and Chen Runwei will not easily interfere with the front-line commander.

Li Yongliang had made up his mind and everyone could only accept this fact. Just when they were anxious, the staff officer sent another emergency telegram from Can Tho.

"Chairman, General Ren and Chief of Staff Wei believe that the strength of the enemy and us is too disparate, and even if the operation is successful, the troops will not be able to escape smoothly. I urge you to contact the Ministry of National Defense or Military Aid Command as soon as possible. If the paratrooper brigade can be put into battle, the battlefield situation will be greatly improved.

If the Ministry of Defense shirks its responsibilities, it can be second to seek fire support from the Air Force. Our air force observers and liaison aircraft can provide guidance to the Air Force. If the Air Force cannot be dispatched, it can also seek help from the Military Aid Command. Three battalions of the scattered forces directly affiliated to the US have received parachute training and are strong in combat, which can greatly alleviate the pressure of our headquarters..."

There are only a few hours left before dawn. Not to mention that Saigon and Americans may not necessarily provide help, even if they are willing, their efficiency is not so high.

Li Weimin weighed the pros and consequently stood up and said, "Secretary Sun, contact Ruan Gaoqi immediately and tell him that after dawn, I will launch several waves of air strikes, bombers, attack aircraft and fighter aircraft on the Luning area. If there is anything I want, please try every means to arrange it."

Bypassing the Ministry of Defense, General Staff and Air Force and directly mobilizing troops, what is the difference between this and the coup?

Wu Andong was stunned and was about to speak, but Li Weimin shook his head and said, "Andong, I don't care about so many things now. A show covers all kinds of ugly things. As long as you lose the Northern Vietnam Command, the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff and the United States will not have any opinions."

"What if the action fails?"

"With Ruan Gaoqi taking the blame, he has this awareness and may have wanted to do something. For other people participating in the operation, we welcome them to come to the next six provinces and make arrangements for going abroad."

The boss is domineering. Yu Guanghe reacted and hurriedly said: "Time is urgent. I will contact General Li Liangquan and ask the airline team to formulate a combat plan immediately." (To be continued.) Mobile users, please visit http://m.piaotian.net
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