Sorry, it's a bit late.

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After confirming the combat determination and clarifying the combat objectives, the next step is to conduct combat deployment based on the comparison of enemy-to-me force and the enemy's garrison.

"The 9th Cavalry Division of Ma Bufang in Qinghai is stationed in Ganzhou, more than 500 kilometers away from Lanzhou and 240 kilometers away from Wuwei. This unit is not within the target of our combat." Zhang Mingrui used a blue pen to mark the location of Ma Bufang's unit on the map, and said, "Of course, if the unit learns that our unit is taking action and attempts to attack our unit, then we don't have to be polite to him, and give him some ruthlessness."

Ma Bufang of this period was not the time when he was the "King of Qinghai" in history. The cavalry division commanded by his command was also organized according to the provisions of the Nanjing government. There were more than 3,000 soldiers, far from being perverted to the point where a company later organized more than 400 cavalry.

"The first cavalry division temporarily organized in Gansu was originally commanded by Ma Lin. After Ma Lin took office as the chairman of Qinghai Province, the Lanzhou Incident broke out before the division commander had time to change the candidates. Now more than 3,000 troops of the unit were stationed in Wuwei, Gulang, Yongdeng and other places. Among them, Wuwei had a cavalry brigade of about 1,000 people led by the Ma Shining Institute, and a militia of 4,500 people; and the specific situation of Gulang and Yongdeng is unknown because of the garrison. "After the end of the Ningxia Battle, the First Column and the western part of the Special Column had sent personnel to reconnaissance the general distribution of troops from Gansu to the west of the Yellow River in Lanzhou to Wuwei, so Zhang Mingrui was clear about the relevant situation. "However, now Ma Lin arrived near Lanzhou from Qinghai and was preparing to mediate the Leima Incident. The cavalry stationed in Gulang and Yongdeng are likely to be transferred east."

"In this battle, except for 3,800 combatants and 1,600 government staff staying in Hexi, our Hexi troops can concentrate 6,000 troops to solve the enemy between Wuwei and Lanzhou. There is basically no big problem with being prepared and not being prepared."

Zhao Zhenzhong nodded to Zhang Mingrui and said, "Well, let's first listen to Tianming to introduce the situation mastered by the eastern part of the T-Zheng River and the Jiao Zong. We will talk about the specific combat plan later."

Yang Tianming stood up and came to the large-scale map of Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia, and pointed out and introduced it.

Lei Zhongtian was originally the 2nd temporary brigade left by Feng Yuxiang's troops in Ganzhou. When Sun Lianzhong led his troops east to participate in the Central Plains War, in order to maintain the situation in Gansu, the troops were transferred to Lanzhou in the east and expanded the troops into a temporary division. After the Central Plains War, Lei Zhongtian's troops were recruited by Chiang Kai-shek and were organized into a new eighth division. About a year, Lei's troops expanded from a temporary brigade of about 3,000 to a new troops through the acquisition of bandits and strong men. Their combat effectiveness level can be imagined.

In addition to Lei Zhongtian's new Eighth Division, there are three brigades of Gao Zhenbang's troops in Lanzhou area, with nearly 3,000 troops. However, the unit was expanded from the security team, with varying quality and poor combat power.

Among them, Ma Tingxian and Lu Dachang were included in the targets of this battle. Among them, Ma Tingxian's troops had more than 20,000 troops during their heyday, but after internal conflicts with their subordinates in the first half of the year, only about 8,000 troops remained in the Tianshui area; while Lu Dachang's troops, two brigades and militia, had a total of about 10,000 troops scattered in Longxi and 14 counties in Longnan, and the result of the battle can also be imagined.

After introducing the enemy's troops, Yang Tianming said: "The eastern part of the Heli District and the Jiao Banner of our special column have a total of 21,300 troops. Except for the 200 special column and 1,100 people of the 1,100 people of the 1,000 troops will be invested in this battle. In addition, the Liu Jifeng unit of the Second Column can draw about 5,000 troops to participate in the battle."

Zhao Zhenzhong frowned and said, "Liu Jifeng, I have read the report that Xu Chaoyuan asked you to bring before. It uses the third column, the cannon column, and the second column, and a total of 14,600 troops to defend the huge area at the junction of Longdong and Shaanxi. It is still a bit thin. Don't forget that Yang Hucheng's army has more than 50,000 troops, and the approaching Sun Weiru's army, Yang Qutong and Duan Xiangwu's two brigades have more than 10,000 people."

Zhang Mingrui and Yang Tianming looked at each other without saying a word.

After several columns were established, the combat personnel of the First Column, Second Column and Third Column were 8,800. Hexi occupied the terrain and was hundreds of kilometers away from Fu Zuoyi's troops in Suiyuan. Zhang Mingrui still left 3,800 combat troops, and 1,600 government staff stabilized the local area. The Longdong defense zone under the Second Column and Third Column were close to Shaanxi. More than 14,000 troops were scattered in various counties. Zhao Zhenzhong really couldn't help but worry.

"Old Zhao, Liu Jifeng wants to draw 5,000 troops from the Second Column to attack the Tianshui area in the Weihe Valley, which is not bad." Zhou Hao looked at the comparison of enemy-to-me power marked on the map and said, "The key is that the troops of the Second Column cannot attack too far, and the entire combat operation cannot last too long. Otherwise, let alone the Longdong Defense Zone of the Second Column and the Third Column, even the Hedong Defense Zone of the Ningxia will have problems. After the Special Column and the Education Column attack, there will be only government staff and about one company of troops left in each county in Hedong, Ningxia, which is more empty than the direction of Longdong."

"This is different." Zhao Zhenzhong shook his head and said, "The 49th Brigade of the Yangqutong was stationed in Changwu and Bin County after Su Yusheng's troops defected, and Duan Xiangwu's 50th Brigade of the Duan Xiangwu was stationed in Fengxiang and Baoji areas. It is too close to the distance. As the rainy season passes, the situation in Longdong may be attacked by Yang Hucheng's troops at any time after it is reported. In Hedong, Ningxia, whether it is the attack of Jing Yuexiu or Fu Zuoyi's troops, we can get early warnings from Dingbian Huamei Company Business Group or Dongsheng Wu Mingshan, and there is no major problem."

Sighing, Zhao Zhenzhong said again: "However, Xiaohao, what you said makes sense. Our battle cannot last for too long. My opinion is that after the battle begins, the problem will be solved at most 10 days. Over time, there will be more problems. Zhang Mingrui, please record the combat deployment."

During Zhao Zhenzhong's deployment, Zhang Mingrui's troops were responsible for the task of rushing to Wuwei, Gulang and Yongdeng. First, they unexpectedly attacked Wuwei for a long distance. After they succeeded, they advanced east along the Great Wall in the name of the Horse Train Brigade of the First Cavalry Division of Gansu Cavalry, and took down Gulang and Yongdeng. Regarding Zhang Mingrui's troops, Zhao Zhenzhong reminded him that during the more than 300 kilometers of rushing to Wuwei from Hexi, Ningxia, he must pay attention to hidden marches.

The mission of Liu Jifeng's troops to 5,000 troops was to attack Jingning from Longde. After succeeding, they met with 2,000 troops sent by Yang Tianming's troops to capture Tongwei, Zhuanglang, Qin'an, Qingshui, Tianshui and other places. Although the troops were at a disadvantage in overall strength, they had an absolute advantage in capturing each place, and there was no big problem in completing the task.

The heaviest task was Yang Tianming, Yu Zhenshan's headquarters. The 20,000 troops in this headquarters were divided into three groups after setting off in Jingyuan:

Sun Yaoming led 3,000 troops from the ancient Yellow River Dudu River in Jingyuan, and then rushed from Hexi to Lanzhou to attack the Yellow River Iron Bridge. While cutting off the enemy's retreat in Lanzhou, he also blocked the reinforcements of Yongdeng's enemy;

Yu Zhenshan led 5,000 troops to advance along the river, cooperated with the Sun tribe in Hexi to capture Lanzhou;

Yang Tianming led 12,000 troops south to attack Dingxi and Huining. After succeeding, he divided two thousand troops to strengthen Liu Jifeng's troops; while the main force of the Yang army went south to capture Longxi. After taking Longxi, he left a small force to cooperate with Sun, who had resolved the enemies of Yuzhong, Taosha, Lintao, Weiyuan, Zhangxian and other places in the two units. The main force of the Yang army went down the Wei River, captured Wushan and Gangu, and went to Tianshui to meet with Liu Jifeng's troops in the second throne. After Yang and Liu's troops met, they crossed the Lizhong Mountain and captured Liangdang, Huixian, Chengxian, Xihe, Lixian and other places.

After the deployment, Zhao Zhenzhong calculated and asked: "Yang Tianming, the troops you led were the heaviest tasks in this battle. It took more than 400 kilometers from Jingyuan to Dingxi to Longxi to Tianshui. From Tianshui to several counties from Tianshui to Longnan, even the nearest Li County has nearly 100 kilometers of mountain roads. After the battle begins, can the combat mission be completed within 10 days?"

"The combat mission before Tianshui is definitely fine. But there may be some difficulties in Liangdang, Huixian, Chengxian and other places in Longnan." Yang Tianming stared at the map for a long time and said with a serious expression, "After the battle begins, our troops will conquer the city and surround the ground, and the speed of advancement may not be as fast as the enemy's mobilization. If Yang Hu's troops receive the news, he will likely send troops to Longnan."

Pointing to the map, Yang Tianming continued: "Yang Hucheng has the Zhao Shoushan tribe of the 51st Brigade of Sun Weiru's troops in Hanzhong. It is much closer to us from Hanzhong to Huixian, and it is only a few dozen kilometers from Lueyang to Huixian. In addition, there was originally a local snake named Lu Dachang in Longnan. If the two occupy the favorable terrain and work together to block our troops, we may not be able to solve the several counties in Longnan within 10 days. After all, among the 20,000 people, there are only 4,500 veterans from Shandong, and the rest are new recruits who have not yet finished their six-year training."

Zhao Zhenzhong stared at the Hanzhong area on the map, looked at the location of Lueyang area, and sighed: "This brigade of Zhao Shoushan originally went to southern Shaanxi to deal with Liu Cunhou, Sichuan. Later, he was trapped in the Hanzhong area by floods. Unexpectedly, it has become a problem for us now."

"Old Zhao, I don't think we have to compete for the counties in Longnan now." Zhou Hao pointed to the map and said, "The terrain over there is complicated and the mountain roads are difficult to move. Even if we take it down now, it will be a problem to mobilize troops and transport materials. I think we might as well take the opportunity to capture Xihe and Li counties, which are closer to Tianshui. As for Chengxian and Huixian, we should leave it to the future."

"As for defense, since we have taken Qingshui and Sancha, we have cut off the access to the Weihe Valley along the Weihe River. By occupying the advantages of Yizhongshan, Maijiya and other places, we can completely keep the enemies in Longnan out, and there is no need to worry about safety in the Tianshui area of ​​the Weihe Valley. Of course, if we can take Xihe and Lixian, we will have a nail in Longnan, which will be of great benefit to the future transformation of the offensive and defensive situation between the two sides."

After careful consideration, Zhao Zhenzhong smiled and said, "Xiao Hao's words make sense. We really don't have to be entangled in the counties in Longnan now. Let's do this, Yang Tianming, after your troops and Liu Jifeng meet with Tianshui, they will be able to capture the counties in Longnan according to the specific situation. But no matter what, after the battle begins, the combat operations must be stopped on the 10th."

"This is absolutely fine." Yang Tianming responded, and then asked again: "Sir, when will this battle be launched?"

"Tomorrow is September 3rd. You, Zhang Mingrui and Li Yuntian go north first. It is estimated that when you reach your respective command positions, it should be around September 5th. Then launch an attack at 4:30 am on September 6th and end at 10 pm on September 15th." Zhao Zhenzhong decided, "The relevant combat plan will first send telegrams to relevant personnel in the northwest, and let Erchen Chen in Hexi, Yuzhenshan in Hedong, Liu Jifeng in Longdong and others prepare first."

Although I don’t know if the Japanese will still take action in the Northeast on the 18th as they did in history, Zhao Zhenzhong must ask the Northwest troops to stop fighting before this.
Chapter completed!