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Chapter 97: Prairie Fire

October 1st. Early morning. Beijing. Xishan War Command Center.

The important civil and military officials were divided into the left and right, and each had a solemn expression and a straight sitting posture.

The huge map of Northeast Asia was shrouded in a black curtain, and the expressionless black-clad guards stood on both sides of the map.

"Your Majesty is here"

The sound of singing comes from far to near, and the sound of riding on the ground with the iron palm of a horse boot is like an exciting war drum.

Everyone stood up and stood solemnly.

Outside the door, two black-clothed guards came first, and on both sides, a young man in military uniform, wearing a ribbon, holding an emperor's scepter entered proudly and took a few steps to the imperial throne steps.

Everyone bowed deeply.

"People, please sit down."

Zheng Yu sat on the high throne.

Everyone sat down.

"Today's meeting will announce the beginning of the empire's full counterattack." Zheng Yu's voice echoed in the wide command hall. "Since the war started, the empire has adhered to the Nandou 7 combat plan, with the purpose of luring the enemy into depth. The troops fought bloody battles, the rear was closely supported, the intelligence front worked together, and the army and navy worked tacitly to achieve the best situation today."

"The decisive battle that our empire has been preparing for for a long time, the conditions have been met and the time has been ripe." Zheng Yu said firmly, "Inside our empire, all dissatisfied forces have been active, the rebellion hidden on the frontier, the enemy spies hidden in the interior, the ambitious and traitors hidden in the nation have taken off their masks and revealed their ferocious faces. The Russians went east along the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the northwest, and in Mongolia, they have already entered the border 600 kilometers. In the northeast, the Japanese have bet all the bets, and even the emperor has personally visited Liaodong to supervise the war."

"It's time." The emperor, the supreme ruler of the Chinese Empire, who was only eighteen years old but had absolute authority, suddenly stood up. "The empire has endured it to this Jedi counterattack and completely eliminated these arrogant invaders and despicable and hypocritical ambitious people."

Everyone couldn't help but show excitement and looked at the emperor with bright eyes.

Zheng Yu walked down the steps, walked through the long conference room himself, and came to the huge map of the opposite wall. Du Zhi respectfully handed over the command whip, and Zheng Yu took it, but faced everyone, without a horse turned around.

"Let me talk about the overall situation of the empire first." Zheng Yu said slowly, "With the wartime control system, with the efforts of everyone and the whole country, the comprehensive combat power of our empire has been greatly improved. At present, the entire land armed forces of the empire have reached 2.6 million, of which 2.1 million are the main field troops. More than three-quarters of the field troops have equipment rates exceeding 80%, and the average personnel rate of each division exceeds 95%. In addition to the division-level supplementary troops of the field troops, there are 500,000 local security forces to be supplemented."

"As of now, we have killed and wounded more than 380,000 enemy troops, captured more than 15,000 people, sunk hostile warships and transport ships with a total of 200,000 tons, destroyed more than 230,000 tons of hostile merchant ships, and captured 30,000 tons." Zheng Yu continued, "Although the war fees exceeded expectations, with efficient issuance of government bonds, effective wartime economic control, and confiscating the assets of corrupt bureaucrats, the positions we can use are still more than 2.3 billion Huayuan. Domestic prices have increased by less than 15% compared to before the war, and have basically stabilized. The government's administrative efficiency has been improved, and the people's support for the government and national war has remained at a high level."

"As of the end of September, according to preliminary statistics, enterprises within the scope of economic control in my country have accumulated production of 2.1 million tons of crude steel, 2.4 million tons of pig iron, 68 million tons of coal, 195 million tons of total grain output, 320,000 tons of ships, 140,000 vehicles, and 5.2 million tons of equity oil production. We have built 6,900 kilometers of railways, of which 4,800 kilometers are permanent railways. We have built 24,000 kilometers of highways, including 8,000 kilometers of combat readiness highways."

"At present, our front-line war zone is convenient and has strong material reserves. We are fully qualified to launch a decisive battle and turn it into an offensive."

Zheng Yu turned around and directed the whip to the northeast.

"Everyone, after the deployment and adjustment, the situation in Northeast China seems to be dangerous and safe. In the direction of Hailar, the Manzhouli Fortress defended by our 16th Division has been lost, but the Russian offensive troops have suffered heavy losses and it takes enough time to make up for it. In the direction of Hailar, our 6th Army has received support from the 6th Division of the Royal Guard, which is also the 16th Division of the Imperial Guard after the number of the future. It is very difficult for the Russian army to break through the defense line."

"In the Barhu area south of Hailar, where Hulunbu Lake is inevitable, our Xuanwu Cluster has gathered and standby. In addition to the Third and Fourth Two Divisions of the Defense Forces Cavalry of the former Eighth Army, we have also received support from the 16th Cavalry of the National Defense Forces and the 7th Cavalry of the National Defense Forces, which were originally affiliated with the Sixth Army. The task of this cluster will be to directly penetrate the Russian Chita-Manzhouli railway line in the northwest at the appropriate time, cut off the return route of the Russian Chita Group, and cooperate with our frontal forces to completely eliminate the unit."

"In Jiamusi and Mudanjiang, the Russian army's first general offensive against Hutou Fortress had little effect and was preparing for the second general offensive. Our First Army launched four infantry divisions, one cavalry division, one cavalry brigade, and one heavy artillery brigade on the front line of Jiamusi. Two national defense divisions, the Fourth Imperial Guard Division, and one heavy artillery brigade were launched in Mudanjiang. Faced with the Russian army's total strength of twelve infantry divisions on the front, they could still defend their positions. Judging from the latest battlefield information collection, the Russian army's ammunition supply has begun to be short of, especially large-caliber artillery shells. At present, the Russian front-line artillery has been required to save ammunition, and its suppression power has decreased significantly."

"In the Dahuanggou-Yanji-Helong line, our temporary first army consists of the Sixth Division of the National Defense Forces, the Third Marine Division and the 14th Division after repair. Facing two Russian divisions and two Japanese divisions, they are not at a disadvantage. At present, both the Japanese and Russian troops have shown signs of drawing troops from this direction."

"On the Tonghua-Changbai line in the middle of the Yalu River, relying on the mountainous terrain, our 15th Division, the 23rd National Defense Division and the 7th Heavy Artillery Brigade faced the three Japanese divisions, protecting themselves without any worries and further threatening the Gama Plateau. It is an advantageous starting position for our army to cut off its Liaodong heavy army group."

"Turn again to the Liaodong direction, on the Xiuyan line, the Japanese army concentrated the forces of five divisions to launch a fierce attack, but they were all defeated by our tenacious 11th Army. At present, the First Marine Army of the Army has two Marine Divisions and one heavy artillery brigade. The Second Liaodong Guard Division has taken over the position, and the 11th Army has rested and replenished in the rear and transferred to the reserve team. Our army's defensive situation in this direction has been stable, and the Third Marine Division of the Army will be transferred to the south. The Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Third Divisions, the latest formation of our army, have advanced eastward from Chengde."

"In the mountain defense zone of Buyunshan-Zhuanghe-Xiuyan on the southern line of Xiuyan, the 30th Army that I temporarily organized has been reinforced by the first and second two main divisions of the National Defense Forces. Currently, it has three divisions and the 10th Cavalry Brigade. Facing the two Japanese divisions facing each other, the troops have already gained the advantage. At present, the Japanese army's situation in this area has gradually shifted into defense, and its subsequent forces have been transferred to Lushun, the southern line."

"In Lushun, our Lushun garrison troops have fully strengthened fortifications, adjusted their defense deployment, and continued to harass the enemy's earthwork with long-range heavy artillery. At present, the Japanese reinforcement unit, the Second Guard Division, and Emperor Meiji, have arrived at the Lushun front line, and are preparing to conquer Lushun with the strength of four divisions, two heavy artillery brigades, and the fire support of the fleet, to conquer Lushun in one fell swoop, thus freely entering and leaving the Bohai Bay, forcing our army to disperse its forces to strengthen coastal defense and capital defense, and take the initiative."

"At present, the empire has secretly organized the Korean Front and unified the war in the Liaodong Peninsula and North Korea..."

"Turn again to the Mongolian direction." Zheng Yu's command whip was a little bit, "Our army is currently developing a field defense of fifteen kilometers in the area 240 kilometers southeast of Kulun based on the railway line."

"The Fifth Army Headquarters are responsible for defending the middle and right roads. In the middle road, there are four infantry divisions of the Third Army Headquarters, one cavalry brigade, facing the four infantry divisions of the Russian middle road troops, one cavalry division and one heavy artillery brigade; on the right wing, two infantry divisions of the Second Army, one heavy artillery brigade, and two cavalry brigade guarding the area of ​​the Kruren River."

"On the left wing is the Sixth Army. Its front face is the Seventh Division, the Ninth Division and the Seventh Division under the Fourth Army. The 25th Army is responsible for the blocking forces surrounded by the Russian right wing. It is organized into the 32nd and 33rd divisions to be transferred north after the reorganization, and the Third Royal Guard Division, which is the 13th Division of the Imperial Guard after the future number changes, serves as the reserve force."

"The most important force of our army will be the highest secret that the Northern Front Army has always hidden: the three major clusters of Qinglong, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird."

"My Suzaku cluster, including the First Suzaku Army and the Second Suzaku Army, are located in the southwest area behind our defense line. At present, the Russian troops encircled the left flank side of our army, and launched the encirclement clockwise toward its far side and behind."

"Our Suzaku First Army includes the First Preparatory Cavalry Division and the Second Preparatory Cavalry Division. The actual numbers are the First Royal Guard Cavalry Division and the Second Division. They are all new forces from the reorganization of the reorganization of flowers and trees before the war. They use motor vehicles and horses to maneuver, and their marching power can reach 100 kilometers in 24 hours."

"Our Suzaku Second Army was organized into the third, fourth, fifth and sixth infantry divisions, with actual numbers being the third, fourth, fifth and sixth divisions of the Royal Guards. The troops of this unit will follow the Suzaku Second Army to reach a flank detour against the Second Army of Russia Samsonov, and defeat the Russian army in the movement."

"At present, the Russian right-wing cluster, namely the Samsonov Second Army and the Samsonov cavalry cluster, which is more profound, has begun to flank the right hook fist. Our Suzaku cluster has also launched a detour on its deeper outside under the command of airships and reconnaissance aircraft. This is the left wing of our army's 'wildfire' operation."

"The right wing of our army's wildfire operation is the second mobile force behind our army, namely the White Tiger Cluster. The White Tiger Cluster, the Fifth Cavalry Division, transferred from the Third Army, the 14th Cavalry Division, two independent cavalry regiments, and reinforcements from the Beijing Capital Capital, and will operate with logistics team trucks and armored vehicles, which will be the troops that will change the number to the 15th Guard Division in the future. The army will attack north twelve hours after the Suzaku Cluster operation, cut off the connection between the First Army of the Russian Army's middle route and the Samsonov Second Army of the left wing, reverse the Samsonov Second Army in counterclockwise direction, and complete the joint with the First Army of the Suzaku."

"After the First White Tiger Army, the Second White Tiger Army includes the First Preparatory Division and the Second Preparatory Division. The actual numbers are the Fourth Division and the Seventh Division of the National Defense Forces, as well as the 11th Preparatory Infantry Division and the 12th Preparatory Infantry Division that were temporarily formed from the Jiaodong Sea Defense Force. This unit will complete the annihilation of the Samsonov-Single-Year Kampf cluster with the Second Suzaku Army and the Fourth Army on the front of the left wing, and the 30th Army will complete the annihilation of the Samsonov-Single-Year Kampf cluster."

"In the first phase of my wildfire operation, we will severely damage the Samsonov Second Army and the Kampf cavalry cluster in the ascension movement. The advantages of our army lie in the absolute advantage of strategic intelligence collection and analysis, the confidentiality of the deployment of troops, and the absolute advantage of using air superiority to the battlefield intelligence power." Zheng Yu said calmly, "In addition, our army's telegraph aircraft has been assigned to the first-level units of the division and brigade and is equipped with a separate password, while the Russian army is only assigned to the first-level army, and the cryptographic system is chaotic. Its commander Samsonov and Kampf have always been dissatisfied, and the Tsar is very happy with merit. Our army will win in this battle."

When everyone heard this, the person who knew the inside story was also excited, and those who were not very clear about the inside story were already stunned: No wonder this person was so calm, it turned out that he had such a thorough arrangement."

"In this operation, our army aviation unit concentrated the main force of three divisions, with a total of 120 reconnaissance aircraft of various types, 96 light ground attack aircraft, 16 soft airships of Baiyun, 16 large airships of Ziyun, and 8 Ziyun," Zheng Yu continued, "My three aviation divisions have built aviation bases, field airports, and maintenance bases, fully grasped the battlefield intelligence collection, and will complete the anti-balloon combat by reconnaissance aircraft and airships."

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"The second phase of my wildfire plan will be closely connected with the first phase." Zheng Yu continued, "When my two groups of Suzaku and White Tiger complete the dragon formation, they will form a fast detachment and quickly penetrate the rear of the Russian army..."

"Next, let's talk about the third phase of the wildfire plan. At this stage, our army's Qinglong cluster will appear, and the complete destruction of the Baikal Front after the Russian army will also kick off."

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"The implementation of our wildfire plan will trigger a change in the situation of the Japanese and Russian troops, and will help us launch the North Wind Plan, which will lead to a favorable situation in our army's sunset plan and will eventually push the Jinghai plan to enter the implementation. When the final Jinghai plan is completed, the main force of the Japanese army will have no way out and will be wiped out on the mainland; the Russian army will also become a turtle in the jar, isolated and have no help. These two powerful countries want to swallow the dream of eating China, and will also turn into a laughing stock."

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"After the Jinghai Plan, our army also arranged further battles. The Russians' main force was completely destroyed, with fortresses but no one could defend; the Japanese fleet was destroyed, the army elite buried the bones of the continent, the local area was empty, and land was everywhere... From the beginning, what I wanted was to win, to plant the imperial flag into the hinterland of the enemy, so that all arrogant invaders had to swallow the bitter fruit of defeat and surrender. I want to lead you to completely crush these two ambition countries and completely lay the foundation for the order of the East Asian kingdom dominated by our Chinese Empire."

"This wildfire will clear the weeds in this field, purify this country, and crush all invaders to see the ambitions of China. The great military power of the Chinese Empire soldiers will also shock the entire world with this big counterattack."

"I order"

Everyone stood up solemnly and looked at the Supreme Commander eagerly.

"The Empire Counterattack, codenamed Wildfire, officially unfolding"

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Mongolia. Gobi.

Samsonov's troops were like a closed guillotine at this time, with the handle of the knife being three divisions facing the 11th Army of the Chinese Army. The thick and long blade consisted of seven infantry divisions and one cavalry division. On the outside was the Kampf cavalry cluster that strengthened the 1st Cavalry Division of the Mongolian Independent Army. Due to logistics reasons, and in order to strengthen the strike force and deep breakthrough capabilities, the vanguard divisions narrowed the front of the attack, and the entire blade was forty kilometers long, and then chopped the left wing cluster of the Chinese Army in a clockwise direction.

The scorching sun is like fire.

In the air, there are obviously many airships in China.

Kampf narrowed his eyes, looked up at the black bread, spitted, and shouted angrily: "The cunning Chinese people seem to have noticed our movements. What we want is the lightning-throw young men, for His Majesty the Tsar."

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Russia's Kampf cluster has been southeast of forty kilometers.

A huge convoy caused a roll of smoke and dust in the Gobi Desert.

This is the first time that the army-level motorized marching column appeared on this planet. The two so-called reserve cavalry divisions with 6,500 people are actually all composed of cavalry and motor vehicles.

The first one was the "fighting dog" who fought lightly, and the tracks were spinning fast, leaving traces in the Gobi. The armored car team next to it was also painted in the yellow Gobi. The shooting port was covered with curtains, but the top cover of the machine gun tower was opened, and the rear cabin door was also open. The wind brought by the carriage passed through the car, which was refreshing. The soldiers inside leaned against the carriage and closed their eyes to rest, their bodies were tied to their seats with ropes, and a military blanket was placed under their butts. In the violent bumps, they occasionally opened their eyes and looked around, then closed their eyes and leaned back.

The trucks in the middle of the team were filled with various ammunition and medicine supplies, tent military supplies, soldiers escorting the carriage were leaning against the felt blanket and tied themselves to the hanging rings of the carriage board with ropes.

A fighting dog fought lightly. Xie Yong, a subordinate of the First Cavalry Division of the First Army of the Suzaku, was also the former commander of the First Cavalry Division of the Royal Guards, with his head bare head, holding a uniform leather guard hat of the crew of the Chinese army armored vehicle in his hand and slapped the wind with a happy expression.

At this moment, he saw the speed of the chariot in front of him drop sharply, and quickly slapped the carriage and yelled, causing the driver to turn, turned around and gestured again, and the entire convoy began to detour.

"One of them is another one." Xie Yong turned around and looked at the broken tank and jumped off the three crew members, spinning around the tracks, and shook his head, "Look at whether the maintenance team behind can repair it. The spare parts are still enough, but in just half a day, five or six of them broke down... This thing has been modified over and over, but it is still unreliable when it comes to use."

He looked at the steel dragon rolled up with dust in the sky, turned around and roared: "Imperial Guards, advance."

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At night.

The night shrouded the Gobi Desert.

The campfires in the Russian military camp have been extinguished, and only the firelights are left. The tired Russian troops who march during the day have already camped for rest. According to the progress, they have to march for one day before they can complete the entire encirclement of the Chinese army.

On the front of the left wing of the Chinese army, Samsonov left three divisions, and the rest of the troops were all in a far-reaching manner against the clock. The target was twenty kilometers behind the left wing of the Chinese army. Ten kilometers southwest of him were Samsonov's cavalry cluster. The revived cavalry commander would attack the rear of the Chinese army with a more profound range, completely destroying his command system and logistics.

We marched for ten hours during the day, and continued for five hours after night.

People are trapped and horses are exhausted, so you must rest.

Fifty kilometers southwest of the Russian Samsonov camp.

It was pitch black.

The Chinese army camp was silent.

The marching of large troops at night is very difficult to control and is very easy to expose their targets, so they do not need to take this risk.

The troops had been marching for ten hours during the day, and the troops had arrived at the first battle position as planned. They were already at the rear of the Samsonov cluster. According to the plan, Samsonov's troops would soon hit the defense of the 30th Army of the Chinese Army, and gradually expand and extend from south to north. The thickness of their east-west forces would be weakened. The First Suzaku Army would use the First Cavalry Division to cooperate with the Second Suzaku Army on the flank to severely damage the Kampf cluster, while the Second Preparatory Cavalry Division would continue to reverse clockwise and complete the dragon-combination with the White Tiger Cluster.

Fifteen kilometers eastward of the Second Suzaku Army, the camp of the Second Suzaku Army was also silent.

In the air, the airship troops observed the movements of the Russian arms heads and sent the latest information to the command center at any time via radio telegram.

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The Russian Empire, Turkey's Governor's District, Kyrgyzstan.

Under the vast night, bunches of torches reflected angry faces.

"...Kyrgyzs free Kyrgyzs" Alsana, the head of the Kyrgyz Free Alliance, rode on a high-headed horse and patrolled the fierce Kyrgyz knights majestic. "The conscription of the Tsar has been completed. All Kyrgyzs, Tajiks, Uzbeks, and Kazakhs over the age of eighteen will have to fight against the Han people in the East... Kyrgyzstan, please tell me whether you are willing to go to the East to face a sword against a brother of our ancestors for the sake of the Tsar."

"Not willing"

"Russians die"

"The ancient name of the Kyrgyzs people, Li Ling, and his Han warriors, came to Jiankun because of fate, and created a powerful Kyrgyz. We were enfeoffed by the Tang Dynasty and led the entire river," said Dentpur, "But the Russians came... These demons wielding sabers occupied our grasslands, slaughtered our brothers, and trespassed our sisters. They enslaved us, blackmailed us, and made us sacrifice the Kyrgyzs for their blood. Tell me, will you accept it?"

"Not accepted"

"We surrendered because of the cruelty of the Tsar. But now, the Tsar's rule is about to come to an end." Denpur waved his arms, the flag bearer shook his hands, and a blood-red battle flag fluttered high in the night. "The Han people, our brothers of the same clan, the descendants of the Tang Dynasty, and their millions of troops will come. When the battle flag of freedom flutters in the sacred Kyrgyzstan, the blood of the Russian villain is destined to water the entire grassland."

"Let's take action, the Kyrgyzs" Denpur pulled out his saber and his face was full of fanaticism. "For freedom, for Kyrgyzs, for our ancestors, we water our free pasture with the blood and tears of the Russians."

“Go ahead in the name of Allah”

"Praise Allah"

In the thunderous cheers of mountains and tsunamis, countless sabers were unsheathed, and the flickering cold light flashed in the fire.
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