The latter unit that participated in the war at night was stationed in the 273rd armor of La.

The brigade was the first rapid armored assault brigade to be adapted in accordance with the military reform plan of the 27th Army. Before the war broke out, it was stationed in Jinghong, Yunnan. After receiving the order, the 273rd Armored Assault brigade completed the preparations within 2 hours and arrived in 6 hours.

No. 273 became the ground combat unit that responded the fastest and first arrived in the war zone.

Compared with before the adaptation, the reaction speed of the 273rd was several times higher, mainly due to the lighter equipment. In the past, the main equipment of the 273rd (at the division-level combat unit at that time) was the z96 C main battle tank and the C7 infantry fighting vehicle. After the adaptation, in addition to the 27311th Tank Battalion, the main equipment of the 3 mechanized infantry battalions, 1 artillery battalion, 1 reconnaissance company, 1 logistics company, and 1 direct artillery company were all wheeled combat vehicles or wheeled vehicles.

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

While strategic mobility increases, the shortcomings of No. 273 are also exposed. First, tactical mobility is reduced, and combat operations rely more on road traffic systems; second, firepower is significantly weakened, and more on air support and long-range artillery fire support; third, defense capabilities are weakened, and the ability to conduct large-scale battles is reduced.

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

According to the combat plan, the 273rd will become the first combat unit to enter Laos from the ground. The mission of the unit is not to go to Vientiane to quell the rebellion, but to go along the highway from Monnamo to Sannu to Huapan Province in northeastern Laos, cutting off the passage of the Vietnamese troops retreating northward into Laos.

Within 12 hours after joining the war, the 273rd must attack 350 kilometers along the highway to reach Sanfur.

With such harsh requirements, traditional armored troops and infantry units will definitely be difficult to complete, and only armored assault troops can be competent.

Tight: The 273rd Fate is the 1511th Brigade.

The 1511th Brigade was the "brother force" of the 153rd Brigade, the first to participate in the battle field. It is different from the 153rd. The 1511th Brigade is an "authentic" air assault brigade. The entire brigade has 2 low-altitude strike battalions and 3 low-altitude assault battalions. It is equipped with 66 armed helicopters and transports 128 helicopters. Although the scale is far less than that of the US military's 011th Air Assault Division, its combat mode is very similar to that of the 011th Air Assault Division. Both use helicopters as the main maneuver tool.

According to the mission assigned by Xiang Yinghui, the 1511th Brigade was responsible for removing enemy strongholds along the 273rd route.

In the early morning of the 23rd, after the 273rd Brigade and the 1511th Brigade set out one after another, Pei Chengyi arranged air support and long-range artillery support missions.

Xiang Yinghui also left the command center at this time and reported to Peng Maobang the first phase of the combat mission.

At 3:30, Peng Maobang left the General Staff and headed to the head of state.

"The first phase of combat operation has successfully completed the established mission." Peng Maobang seemed very excited. "Before the second phase of combat operation, we will dispatch the 152nd Air Assault Brigade to occupy Mengmu, cut off the passage of the old Vietnamese army to flee south. The combat operation will be completed before 12 noon tomorrow. Tactical bombing is still in progress, and by 12 noon tomorrow tomorrow, all strategic and combat targets will be completed. In just three days, tactical bombing can completely destroy the defense facilities in northern Vietnam and lay the foundation for ground forces to enter Vietnam."

Zhao Rundong nodded with a smile and said, "First sweep away the Vietnamese troops in Laos and strive to annihilate them as soon as possible."

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

"Pang Xinglong just called me before you came."

"What's the point of being so late?" Peng Maobang took out a cigarette.

"There's something wrong with Xindaon."

"Laos Prime Minister?" Peng Maobang hesitated for a moment, "Nothing will happen, right?"

"We are in good health and we are a little depressed." Zhao Rundong took the cigarette handed over by Peng Maobang and said, "According to Pang Xinglong's statement, we should help Laos restore the legal regime as soon as possible."

"This is the primary purpose of the war."

"I know that the primary purpose is to change the pattern of Southeast Asia." Zhao Rundong smiled faintly, lit a cigarette, and said, "It is very important to help Laos restore the legitimate regime. The prerequisite for attacking Vietnam and regaining the Nansha territory is to help Laos restore the legitimate regime. If we can't even do this, our actions in other aspects will not have a good result."

Peng Maobang nodded, without saying anything.

"After the first phase of the air strike is over, focus on Laos."

"Will not attack Vietnam for the time being?"

“Let Vietnam take the initiative to cause trouble.

"Zhao Rundong smiled coldly and said, "We put on the table at most the reason to support the recovery of Nansha and attack on the Vietnamese Navy and Air Force. It is not enough to support us in launching a ground attack, nor does it support us in occupying Vietnam."

"diplomatic."

Zhao Rundong smiled and shook his head, saying, "Old Peng, you are just too direct."

Peng Maobang also smiled and shook his head.

“I only realized tonight that before making a decision,

Meet Lao Ji.”

Peng Maobang was stunned and immediately showed a look of disbelief.

"It was reported by Lao Ji's guards." Zhao Rundong breathed a sigh of relief. "At the meeting, Xiao Pan took the initiative to propose that a two-pronged strategy should be adopted to treat countries that invaded the Nansha Islands respectively. If I guessed correctly, this is not his opinion, but Lao Ji's opinion."

"I also found it strange at the time that Xiao Pan was not the kind of person who was good at considering strategic issues."

"Lao Ji asked Xiao Pan to lead the message, indicating that he did not want to interfere in major national affairs; he made suggestions to Xiao Pan, indicating that he gave up major national affairs." 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 launch a comprehensive attack on Vietnam, and even consider overthrowing the Vietnamese regime and supporting a pro-China government. However, we must not act recklessly, and believe that if we can completely defeat Vietnam in the military, we can do whatever we want."

Peng Maobang smoked a few cigarettes but did not answer.

"Fundamentally speaking, the culprit of this war is not Vietnam, but the United States." Zhao Rundong knocked on the table of the coffee table. "Whether it was Laos coup or Vietnam's attack on our fishing boats and merchant ships, the United States was fanning the flames behind it. Why did the United States do this? We are all very clear. The United States is trapped in the quagmire of Iran, but we are desperately developing our economy, striving to overcome the difficulties brought by the Great Depression as soon as possible. Imagine that if we get out of the crisis first, we will inevitably become a global power that can compete with the United States. In this case, the United States has no choice but to try to drag us into an inextricable war and hinder our development."

"Vietnam is the trap under the United States."

"It's totally right, Vietnam is a trap." Zhao Rundong showed an extremely serious expression, "This time the risk is greater than the East China Sea War three years ago. In the last century, the United States fell in Vietnam and knew that Vietnam was a rogue country that could not be dealt with. If we also fell in Vietnam, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"So, we must not justify the state imposing sanctions."

Zhao Dong nodded with a smile. "This is why Vietnam takes the initiative to cause trouble. The 100,000 elite troops are trapped in old age, and Vietnam is in a dilemma. As long as we work harder and take the initiative to eat the Vietnamese army in one breath, Vietnam will have to create trouble elsewhere and try to divide our troops. At this time, we will have enough reason to let Vietnam fall down. Of course, the road behind is even more difficult, and if we are not careful, we will encounter big trouble."

Mao Bang had been pondering for a long time and said, "You are right. As long as we have reasonable evidence, we can defeat Vietnam."

"You have to spend more time on military deployment." Zhao Rundong destroyed the cigarette butts. "Don't use all your strength, but let Vietnam and the United States think that we have used all your strength. Heavy armored forces can be temporarily placed behind and make more efforts on logistics support."

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

"See it?"

Peng Maobang was stunned and asked, "Are you talking about Xiang Yinghui?"

Zhao Rundong nodded and picked up the second cigarette.

"It's almost the same. After this war, I will let him be responsible for the work of the General Staff." Peng Maobang breathed a sigh of relief, "For the next three years, let him perform well and I will retire early."

"Retire early? If you think beautifully, you have to work in another world no matter how you say it."

"Impossible, I've already agreed to retire after finishing this world."

Zhao Rundong smiled and shook his head. "If you have the chance to talk about this matter again in the future, Huang Guowei will go to Bangkok in the morning. I have to discuss diplomatic work with him. You go back early to rest. After dawn, I will ask Gu Weimin to come to you to discuss the issue of a military operation statement."

"I have to go and find Xiang Yinghui, I have to go back and have a good sleep." Peng Maobang wiped out the cigarette butts, and when he got up, he picked up the cigarette on the table.

Zhao Rundong stood up and said, "That's fine, I'll ask him to find Xiang Yinghui."

After seeing Peng Maobang away, Zhao Rundong asked his secretary to call Huang Guowei over.

Huang Guowei was sent to Bangkok mainly through contacts with Thailand and the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, to test the attitudes of these countries and lay the foundation for diplomatic resolution of the dispute between the Nansha and the South China Sea.

Facing Huang Guowei, Zhao Rundong has to do more.

First, military victory created the best "environment" for diplomatic negotiations, and second, Huang Guowei was not as unique as Peng Maobang.

When it was almost dawn, Huang Guowei left the head of state and headed to the international airport.

Before going to bed, Zhao Rundong personally called Gu Weimin and asked the Minister of National Defense to go to the General Staff to find Xiang Yinghui to discuss the issue of issuing a statement.

It was dawn that Zhao Rundong had time to rest.

Zhao Rundong never even had a look at him for a whole day.

This sudden war made him deeply realize that it was not easy to be the head of state, and also made him understand why Ji Youguo did not seek re-election and lived a paradise after retirement.

damn it**

Brothers, it’s the end of the month, and there are tickets to be lost! (To be continued,)
Chapter completed!