Chapter 1434 Total Suppression
Before Liu Shang came to Shandong, he had heard about the glorious achievements of the special operations battalion many times, and had also quietly looked up relevant reports and information in the Sanya Library. In his opinion, the soldiers in this Haihan ace unit must be all brave and mighty like heavenly soldiers and generals. However, after visiting Shandong for personal contact, he found that these soldiers were similar to the Haihan soldiers he had seen on Hainan Island before. There is no obvious difference in the army. No one has three heads and six arms, and there is no strong general who can kill seven in and seven out with an iron spear on horseback. If there is any difference, it is probably that the weapons and equipment are better than those of ordinary troops.
It wasn't until he was sent to Lushun, where he ate and lived with the special operations battalion, that he slowly realized the power of this unit. Needless to say, there are characteristics such as strict military discipline and hard training. The most important thing is that this unit's desire to fight and its attitude towards war seem to be quite different from the soldiers Liu Shang has come into contact with in the past.
Fighting overseas all year round has made these soldiers who are accustomed to life and death show a clear sense of indifference to battle and death. The meaning of their existence is to constantly defeat their opponents and conquer new areas to open up territory for the country. But this kind of indifference is not indifferent, but based on strong self-confidence. They are convinced that their unit is invincible, and any opponent is just a stumbling block for them to overestimate their capabilities. Even if the enemy on the battlefield is the Houjin Iron Cavalry, which is a headache for Ming Dynasty, even if the opponent occupies the home field and has a clear advantage in military strength, it does not put more pressure on this unit. They just train, mobilize, and go out step by step, and are ready to kill their opponents on the battlefield.
When the Golden Cavalry launched a charge earlier, Liu Shang was also watching the battle in the camp. When he watched the enemy cavalry getting closer and closer and felt the vibrations coming from the ground beneath his feet, to be honest, he broke out in cold sweat several times more than when he was targeted by Zhang Qianzhi while inspecting the island. He knew that as long as the Houjin cavalry broke through the unreliable roadblocks outside the camp, he would not even have a chance to escape, but looking at the calm and composed Haihan soldiers around him, he could only place his hope on These are confident people.
As the explosions continued, Liu Shang finally understood why these Haihan soldiers could remain so calm. It turned out that the seemingly ferocious Houjin cavalry could not even touch the edge of the camp. After the infantry stepped forward to replenish their guns, the Golden Cavalry actually retreated faster than when they arrived, evacuating the battlefield in a very short period of time. Their determination also amazed Liu Shang.
This battle did not turn out to be the bloody fight Liu Shang imagined. The fighting distance between the two sides was always controlled at more than ten feet. The Jin army had no chance to drag the battle into a close combat stage and was defeated. Looking at the special operations camp, Liu Shang dared to say that many people may not have even broken a sweat. Even if the battle was over, they still defeated their opponents beautifully. However, everyone's face was calm, as if this kind of victory was a natural situation for them, and it was not worth showing any special excitement about it. As for Liu Shang's mentality of walking away from the gate of hell, they don't have the slightest bit of it.
Seeing such a scene, Liu Shang could only say something awesome in secret. This powerful mentality of the special operations battalion has been rooted in the hearts of every soldier, and it is almost impossible to be affected by the outside world. This kind of confidence and calmness, others also It's hard to follow. When Hou Jin encountered such an opponent, he really hit the wall. With Haihan's step-by-step tactics, even if Hou Jin had the mobility advantage due to the large number of cavalry under his command, it would be difficult for him to exert sufficient force in the battle. Great effect to redeem their disadvantages in tactics and weapons.
Outside the camp, a large number of corpses of horses and cavalry were piled up in the mud, but the camp just a stone's throw away was clearly in order. If Liu Shang had not personally experienced the battle just now, it would be difficult to imagine that the Haihan army had just defeated Hou Jin. A cavalry charge. This contrast also made Liu Shang feel very strange. He felt that this army was not as passionate as he imagined, but it had a unique pride and calmness, just like the steam gravel he had seen in a mining area on Hainan Island. Just like a machine, no matter how hard the stone is when pushed in, it will be mercilessly crushed.
Liu Shang endured the dizzying smell of blood and walked around the battlefield outside the drawn line, roughly calculating the results of the battle. More than 160 horses were killed or injured at the scene. According to Chen Yixin's theory, the number of Houjin cavalry killed and injured should still be above this number. Liu Shang wrote down two hundred and showed it to Chen Yixin. As expected, Chen Yixin didn't care much about such small things. He just took a brief look at it and then took the pen and signed his name at the bottom of the page.
"Director Liu has never been on the battlefield before, has he?" Chen Yixin handed the pen back to Liu Shang and asked by the way.
Liu Shang responded respectfully: "Before I came to Haihan, I worked as a storyteller on the streets. Soon after I came to Haihan, I was recruited to work in the yamen. I only saw the navy's battle against the Spanish fleet in Sanya from a distance. It's true." I have never experienced the battlefield at such a close distance.”
"Tell me, how do you feel about our army's performance? Or you may have other ideas." Chen Yixin was obviously in a good mood at this time and was interested in chatting with Liu Shang more.
Liu Shang thought for a while and said: "The gold thieves are definitely not the opponent of our army, but I feel that the generals do not seem to have the intention to drive away the gold thieves. I forgive my bold words. This is not so much a fight with the gold thieves. It is more appropriate to find a suitable person to train with.”
"You have quite a unique vision!" Chen Yixin was a little surprised after hearing Liu Shang's words. This civilian cadre who was on the battlefield for the first time could actually understand some of the hidden intentions of the special operations battalion in such a short period of time. This kind of keen observation is very rare.
Liu Shang didn't even dare. He just said that this was his own wild guess and he couldn't be sure. After observing his words, he naturally knew that what he said was probably right, but he did not dare to show off his knowledge in front of a senior official like Chen Yixin. These high-ranking officials from Haihan are all talented people. He will not be arrogant enough to think that his IQ is better than that of the other person. If one of them accidentally reveals his identity, it will be a big trouble.
Chen Yixin re-examined this official who was sent to the north by the Youth League. He realized that the person whom Yu Xiaobao could write a personal letter to recommend was indeed not an ordinary person. Although this person was just a street storyteller, his His observation skills are quite outstanding, so it's no wonder that he was promoted in a short period of time. This ability is difficult to see just from his resume.
Chen Yixin also remembered that Liu Shang had served in Majiazhuang before. Although he did not last long, he seemed to be quite reliable in his work. He could also handle the tasks he was responsible for in an orderly manner. Even now he came to the army and went out with the troops. , this person seemed to be able to adapt to the battlefield environment very quickly, and did not show the timidity, panic, nervousness and other emotions that a civilian employee might have. Instead, he was able to calm down and observe the atmosphere and deployment inside the special operations battalion. This The mind can be said to be very powerful. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but subconsciously asked: "Liu Shang, do you have the intention to join the army?"
Liu Shang was startled by this sudden question. He couldn't figure out for a moment whether Chen Yixin's intention in asking this question was to test him or for some other reason. He could only respond carefully: "I don't even have a kitchen knife in my humble job." No matter how hard you try, you are still cowardly. If you join the army, you may not be able to kill the enemy, but let the enemy kill you first!”
It is true that he has never touched a kitchen knife, but Liu Shang is definitely lying about being timid. If he was timid, he would have found a chance to sneak back to the Ming Dynasty, and he would definitely not stay in Haihan with Liu Shang's identity Start a new life again. Liu Shang is indeed very interested in Haihan's military aspects, but if he is asked to join the army and become a member of the Haihan Army, he may not be happy.
In addition to the obvious reason of not wanting to confront the army of his motherland on the battlefield, Liu Shang also believed that he was not suitable to be a soldier. He was already too old to bear the fatigue of military training, and he did not have the ability to kill through Means to prove one's ability. When he was in Sanya, he wanted to kill his colleagues who threatened his safety. He struggled with his thoughts for a long time, but he still couldn't make up his mind. Since then, he knew that he could only take the path of a technocrat at best. , it is difficult to be a decisive undercover spy. Therefore, except for declining Chen Yixin's proposal, Liu Shang had no other ideas for a while.
Chen Yixin shook his head and said: "You misunderstood me. I am not suggesting that you start as a new soldier and rely on killing enemies on the battlefield to accumulate military merit and get promoted. That will not mean much for your development prospects, and you will not be able to use it. What you are good at. If you are willing to join the army, there are actually many positions suitable for you in the army. For example, Qin Wei, who was transferred to Liaodong with you this time, was also a scholar before. After joining the army, he became a civilian officer directly. No, you are doing quite well. Based on your personal resume, you should be able to be a propaganda officer or political cadre in the military. You only need to go to the military school to learn relevant knowledge for a few months, and be assigned to a military rank of at least You might as well consider it as a second lieutenant.”
Only then did Liu Shang understand what the other party meant. Ganqing wanted to recruit him from the Youth League into the army, and the work he did was still the same as before. Liu Shang knew that a second lieutenant was at least a platoon leader or deputy company commander in the army. He could at least command a hundred or so people. In the Ming army, he was probably a commander in chief. This was not a very high starting point, but it was by no means high. Low. Haihan's active-duty and veterans enjoy many special benefits. Liu Shang is also aware of this. He also knows the benefits of having a military position. Regarding Chen Yixin's suggestion, it would be a lie to say that he is not moved at all. human.
But Liu Shang still dare not easily agree to this invitation. He is a person who is used to making decisions before taking action. If he does not weigh the pros and cons and understand the pros and cons, he will not easily take the initiative to change his environment. Although joining the army has many benefits, and seems to be endorsed by a big shot like Chen Yixin, it may not necessarily be a smoother or more comfortable path than the one he is currently on.
Chen Yixin named himself to join the army. After joining the army, he will definitely be assigned to the special operations battalion. Although this unit is Haihan's trump card, Liu Shang knows that the special operations battalion fights on the front lines overseas all year round. It can be said that it is not very comfortable. Good times. Only those professional soldiers who regard combat as an integral part of their lives can adapt to the life of long-term military expeditions. However, Liu Shang thought that he was not so hard-working, especially after seeing the prosperity and wealth of Sanya. I have plans to live a life without worries about food and clothing in Hainan Island from now on.
"Thank you, Chief, for the suggestion, but please let Rong Beizhi consider this matter." After a battle between heaven and man in Liu Shang's mind, he finally declined Chen Yixin's suggestion.
Chen Yixin didn't have many regrets. He just thought that Liu Shang was a talented person. If he could recruit him to serve under him, he would be a good candidate. But since there is no way to poach this corner from the youth league, and the melon is not sweet, he will not hold on to this person.
After receiving the news from Qian Tiandun, Wang Tom of the East Route Army ordered the entire army to be on alert, but after waiting for a whole day, there was no sign of the Hou Jin Army. After the Jin army tried to attack the special operations battalion and failed, they did not continue to hit the wall all the way east, but chose to retreat north. Erhe finally realized that it was basically impossible for him to complete a comeback with the few remaining troops, and he might have to pay for it if he was not careful. Since he couldn't defeat his opponent in the field, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops and return to camp to defend the Jinzhou Fortress defense line.
Both the West Route Army and the Middle Route Army achieved good results, but Wang Tom's East Route Army had no gains. Apart from scolding Jin Jun for being too cowardly, he had no other better way to vent his anger for the time being. And since the other side has already retreated, it is probably ineffective to continue to wait and see. After communicating their opinions through the radio, the commanders of the three-way army decided to break camp and continue to advance north.
Since the current position of the Third Route Army continues to the north, the Jinzhou Isthmus has further narrowed, and the distance between the East, West, and Central Third Route Army has also become smaller and smaller. If the enemy cavalry troops still dare to come out to move, they will really suffer. Comprehensive suppression and attacks came from all directions.
However, Erhe, who returned to the Jinzhou Fortress at this time, was kneeling in front of Azig and Yanggu, confessing his crime of poor command. Of course, Erhe could only try his best to blame the defeat on the bad weather, poor logistics, and the cunning enemy. In his words, the Haihan Army was a group of bastards who avoided fighting and only used insidious means. His defeat was a crime other than war, but luck was not on his side.
(End of chapter)