Unexpectedly, before they could speak, Xu Youde continued: "In addition, there is another major news coming from the direction of Pingjin. Tens of thousands of Northeastern Border Guard troops stationed in Pingjin suddenly left their base in Peiping and are heading south to Baoding along the Pinghan-Han Railway..."

"What?" Yan Xishan and Yang Aiyuan's expressions changed, and they said, "What does Zhang Xinghan want to do?"

Yang Aiyuan said from the side: "Chairman, it seems that Zhang Xinghan is planning to surround Wei and rescue Zhao."

"What about besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao? Are you saying that Zhang Xinghan plans to attack Shanxi on the Han Dynasty Railway?" Yan Xishan said in surprise.

Yang Aiyuan nodded and said: "It's very possible."

"There are still more than 100,000 Chiang Kai-shek's Central Army troops near Baoding and Cangzhou. Does he think he can survive?" Yan Xishan asked doubtfully.

Yang Aiyuan said with a heavy face: "I'm afraid that the Central Army is not willing to stop the Northeast Frontier Defense Force from going south for us. Chairman Chiang is eager for us to fight to the death with the Northeast Frontier Defense Force so that his Central Army can reap the benefits."

Yan Xishan's brows furrowed even more when he heard this, and he couldn't help pacing back and forth, and kept saying: "What should we do, what should we do? The Suiyuan offensive has not yet yielded results, Wan Fulin and Liu Ruming have been defeated again, we

What should we do!"

Yang Aiyuan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said: "Chairman, the top priority is to order the troops on the western front to strengthen their offensive and seize Suiyuan before the Pingjin troops of the Northeast Frontier Army. In this way, their retreat can be cut off and their retreat will be cut off.

We cannot look at each other from head to tail, and unite with the Ma Jiajun to severely damage it. Once this happens, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek's Central Army will inevitably join the war, and it will not be a problem to expel Zhang Xinghan's forces from the pass."

"What's the situation in Ningxia? Our people haven't sent any news yet. Could it be because of something else?" Yan Xishan said worriedly.

"Four days ago, news came back that Qingma Ma Bufang and Ma Buqing had led the main force to Yinchuan. Compared to now, they should have blocked the attack of the Northeastern Border Guards.

Once we retake Suiyuan and cut off the logistics supply line of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force, the Ma Jiajun will definitely be able to turn from defense to offense, attack from both sides with us, and jointly defeat the Northeast Frontier Defense Force north of the Great Wall." Yang Aiyuan said: "There shouldn't be any problems.

"

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in plain clothes hurried in.

The visitor, Xu Youde, knew him to be the spy chief of the Jinsui Army, Yang Bo. This person was a direct descendant of Yang Aiyuan's personal training and was responsible for the special intelligence organization of the Jinsui Army.

Seeing Yang Bo's anxious expression, Yang Aiyuan had a bad thought in his heart and asked hurriedly: "Yang Bo, what's the matter?"

Yang Bo looked miserable, walked over, saluted and said sadly: "Chairman, Mr. Yang, Yinchuan has been lost."

"What?" Yang Aiyuan and Yan Xishan were shocked, their faces changed drastically, and they said in disbelief: "How is this possible? When did it happen?"

"Three days ago." Yang Bo said.

"Three days ago? Why didn't you report it until now?" Yang Aiyuan was shocked and angry when he heard this.

Yang Bo quickly lowered his head in fear and said: "Mr. Yang, please calm down. Our intelligence organization in Yinchuan was infiltrated and destroyed by the Secret Bureau of the Northeast Border Guard before Yinchuan was besieged. All our people died. Later, when Yinchuan was besieged, the Ma Jiajun elite was destroyed."

After being completely lost, Ma Hongkui and Ma Bufang were forced to surrender with their remaining troops. This news was only discovered by our agents in Lanzhou today. At the same time, he also said that the Northeast Frontier Defense Force has entered Lanzhou and is heading towards various parts of Gansu and Qinghai.

Moving forward."

As soon as Yang Bo finished speaking, Yan Xishan sat down on the chair and muttered to himself with a desperate look: "It's over, it's all over, this time I've stirred a hornet's nest."

Seeing Yan Xishan's behavior, Yang Aiyuan also felt guilty. He took advantage of the fact that the main force of the Northeast Frontier Defense Army was in a stalemate with the Ma's Army in the Western Expedition and sent troops. It was all his attention.

Now that such a mistake has occurred, Yang Aiyuan has an unshirkable responsibility. The Ma Jiajun has been completely wiped out. Attacking the Northeast Frontier Defense Force at this time is equivalent to the Jinsui Army going to war alone with Zhang Xinghan's Northeast Frontier Defense Force.

To fight Zhang Xinghan alone with an army of 100,000 soldiers, the Jinsui Army obviously did not have the strength.

While feeling deeply guilty, Yang Aiyuan was also puzzled. He never imagined that Ma Jiajun, who was always known for his bravery and prowess in battle, would be so vulnerable?

On the other hand, how powerful was Zhang Xinghan's Northeast Frontier Defense Force? How long did it take before the war started to completely annihilate the main force of the Ma Jiajun? The first battle established the situation in the northwest?

It's incredible.

But now is no longer the time to be shocked and upset. Yang Aiyuan calmed down and said to Yan Xishan: "Chairman, the matter has come to this. We must take measures quickly and order General Fu Zuoyi to stop the attack immediately. The troops will take turns to cover and slowly withdraw to Datong. At the same time, we must mobilize troops to strictly guard and defend the Shijiazhuang area."

Yan Xishan said a little pessimistically: "But, Xingru, Zhang Xinghan has no worries now, can he let us go and let him go?"

"No one can say for sure, regardless of whether Zhang Xinghan did not want to expand the war and did not pursue us because he had just invaded the northwest.

Our offensive operations must be stopped, otherwise once Zhang Xinghan becomes busy and the main force of the Western Expedition is transferred back, we will not be able to withdraw even if we want to." Yang Aiyuan said.

Yan Xishan nodded silently. Seeing this, Yang Aiyuan quickly waved his hand to Xu Youde and Yang Bo, signaling them to execute the order immediately.

After the two left, Yang Aiyuan said to Yan Xishan: "Chairman, you don't have to worry too much. We still have nearly 300,000 troops anyway. If Zhang Xinghan really presses too hard, then we will fight him to the death."

But I don’t think he would do that because of his intelligence, so Chairman, you can relax and don’t worry too much.”

Yan Xishan nodded in shock, lit a cigarette and started smoking.

In Datong, the frontline headquarters of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, Yan Xishan has handed over the command of the frontline to Fu Zuoyi.

At this time, Fu Zuoyizheng, Commander Song Zheyuan of the 29th Army, Chief of Staff Xiao Zhenying and others gathered together to discuss the military situation.

The main force of the 29th Army is now integrated with Fu Zuoyi's unit, and they work together to attack the Pingsui Line.

While everyone was discussing, a communications staff officer suddenly hurried in, stood up and saluted Fu Zuoyi and said: "Commander Fu, Chairman Yan called and ordered all our frontline troops to immediately stop the attack and retreat to Datong overnight with alternate cover. "

"What?" Not only Fu Zuoyi was surprised, but also the 29th Army Commander Song Zheyuan, Chief of Staff Xiao Zhenying and others changed their expressions and stood up.

Fu Zuoyi's eyes were filled with surprise as he asked, "What's going on? What happened?"

"The Ma Jiajun has been completely wiped out, and our fighter planes that took back Suiyuan have disappeared, so the chairman ordered our entire army to retreat immediately overnight." the communications staff member replied.

"The entire Ma family army was wiped out?" Xiao Zhenying finally couldn't hold it any longer, stepped forward and asked, "Commander, is this news true?"

"Our Chairman Yan sent it from Taiyuan, how can it be fake?" the communications staff officer did not have a good impression of Song Zheyuan, Xiao Zhenying and others, and asked angrily.

"No, no, that's not what I meant." Xiao Zhenying forced a smile and waved his hands: "I'm just a little shocked. The total strength of the Ma Jiajun plus the local hostage militia is no less than one hundred thousand. How could they do it in such a short period of time?"

The entire army was wiped out."

The communications staff officer said lukewarmly: "I don't know about this humble position. Chairman Yan's telegram contained these contents and did not mention anything else."

Xiao Zhenying nodded and stepped back.

Fu Zuoyi took the telegram and read it carefully. After a long while, he sighed and said, "It's true. Alas, it's really not as good as God. The Ma Jiajun was defeated so quickly?"

After Song Zheyuan and Xiao Zhenying looked at each other, they stepped forward and asked, "General Fu, what are your plans now?"

"What other plan can we have? Since the Ma Jiajun has failed, our fighter planes to recapture Suiyuan and join forces with them to attack the Northeastern Border Guards have disappeared.

If we continue to attack, the situation is likely to reverse, and Chairman Yan also mentioned in the cable that there are northeastern border guards in the Pingjin area moving south, which may threaten Shijiazhuang and Shanxi at any time. We have to break away from the battle and withdraw to Datong." Fu Zuoyi.

Truthfully.

Song Zheyuan nodded silently and didn't say much. They still didn't know that Wan Fulin and Liu Ruming had both returned in defeat.

The decision was made, and soon Fu Zuoyi conveyed the order. All units of the Shanxi-Sui Army quickly set up camp overnight, trying to withdraw southward under the cover of night.

However, with more than 100,000 troops retreating across the board, and the scouts of the Northeastern Border Guards and the agents of the Secrecy Bureau deliberately keeping an eye on them, it was possible to do it all quietly.

Less than two hours after they started to retreat, their whereabouts were discovered by the Northeast Border Guards and they were quickly reported.

In Guisui City, Zhang Xinghan had just had dinner with Jiang Baili and others, and was planning to have a good night's rest so that he could command his troops to counterattack tomorrow.

Guo Zhong walked in quickly with a telegram in hand and said: "General seat, attendants, we just received the latest news. The main force of the Jinsui Army and the 29th Army that were confronting us suddenly evacuated across the board."

Jiang Baili and Zhang Xinghan looked at each other after hearing this. Zhang Xinghan said with a smile: "It seems that Yan Laoxi has noticed something abnormal, but it is too late. Zhongzi, please send my order immediately, and all divisions and regiments will attack immediately.

Bit the Jinsui Army's tail firmly and never let them withdraw so easily!"

"Yes!" Guo Zhong responded loudly, then turned around and left as ordered.

Zhang Xinghan gave an order, and tens of thousands of soldiers of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force of four divisions attacked across the front line hundreds of kilometers from Zhangjiakou to Guisui.

Launched a fierce pursuit of the Jinsui Army and the 29th Army that had withdrawn.

After receiving the order, Wu Chengfeng also led his troops southward from Huai'an County and headed straight for Tianzhen County.
Chapter completed!