Beat the devil with a system

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Li Hong's security regiment is now attached to the Third Army, so he also participated in this military meeting.

There are more than a dozen officers and generals sitting in the meeting room, most of these officers and generals are military officers.

Although Yu Changsheng is the highest officer of the Third Army and has several armies under his command, among these armies, only the army absolutely obeys his command and dispatch.

After today's tragic battle, the army suffered more than 000 casualties. If it were not for the assistance of the security regiment, the army casualties would have been even greater.

Army officers and generals, considering the issue of troop casualties, had a discussion.

Some officers advocated temporarily abandoning the defense line on the north bank of the Huaihe River, and some generals disagreed with the withdrawal of troops. If the army withdraws, it may threaten the entire battle situation in Xuzhou.

The officers and generals in the conference room disagreed. Half of the officers agreed to withdraw the troops, while the other half disagreed.

"Commander, our army must withdraw our troops as soon as possible. The Huaihe blockade is completely a war of attrition in which the lives of officers and soldiers are exchanged for the lives of the enemy. If we continue to fight with such casualties, our army system will be gone. It says there are reinforcements, but so many days have passed. Now, where are the reinforcements from the Central Army? We are really raised by stepmothers!"

The fifth war zone asked the army to stop the attack on the Huaihe River. The army had already completed the blockade according to the stipulated time, but it was too late to see reinforcements.

"Commander, our army suffered a lot of casualties, but we must not withdraw now. We can't ignore the overall situation like other army generals in order to preserve our strength. If we really withdraw, future generations will poke the backbone of our army!"

This military meeting turned from a discussion at the beginning to a fierce debate. The two sides argued for a long time, but there was no result in the end.

Li Hong listened quietly in the headquarters, never saying a word, both sides of the argument had some truths.

However, his inner thoughts were that he neither agreed to withdraw troops nor to defend to the death. In Li Hong's heart, he was more inclined to seize the enemy's weaknesses and take the initiative to attack.

The most difficult thing in the conference room was Yu Changsheng, who hesitated for a long time but did not give an order.

If the army withdraws rashly, it will indeed have a great impact on the entire Xuzhou battle, and even the entire Xuzhou battle will end in a disastrous defeat.

Then, if the army continues to stay on the defense line, the casualties will be unbearable for Yu Changsheng.

If the little devil continues to attack so frantically, the army will be defeated in a few days.

Yu Changsheng was caught in a dilemma. He sat at the conference table and thought for a long time, thinking of a balanced solution.

Instead, Yu Changsheng really had no choice but to look at Li Hong who said nothing.

"Li Hong, do you agree to withdraw the troops, or continue to hold on?"

Li Hong straightened his military uniform, stood up and replied, "Commander Yu, I heard all the discussions of the officers just now, and what everyone said is reasonable, but in the humble opinion, it is a bad idea to stick to it and withdraw the troops."

Li Hong's words were astonishing, none of the parties agreed, and overturned the remarks of all the officers present on the spot.

If someone else said these words, the officers present would definitely not be convinced. Li Hong must have other plans to say such words.

Yu Changsheng was also surprised by Li Hong's words just now, and he continued to ask, "Li Hong, you are also a member of the Third Army. Do you have any good suggestions or plans? Just say it."

"Yes, Commander Yu, that humble position has the audacity to speak out in front of the senior officers and talk about my own humble opinion."

Li Hong moved away from the stool and moved to the bottom of the map hanging in the middle.

He picked up a baton in his hand, pointed to several villages on the north bank of the Huaihe River on the map, and expressed his opinions rigorously.

"The Japanese divisions received the death order. The enemy's next attack will definitely be more fierce. I suggest that the two divisions of the army withdraw from the first-line positions and enter the second-line positions, and then divide their troops to guard Huangtang Village, Wangji Town, and Qiantang Village. The defenders can Relying on the terrain of villages and towns to fight against the Japanese army."

After the officers and generals listened to Li Hong's words, a general with the rank of lieutenant general stood up.

"Commander Li, your defense plan can indeed reduce the casualties of the army. However, we are facing a division of the Japanese army. If reinforcements do not come for a long time, the army will fight fiercely for days. In the end, I think everyone will clearly……"

"Senior officers, the army is blocking the attack on the north bank of the Huaihe River. The commanders of the theater are clear about the difficulties they are facing. I, Li Hong, can assert here that the reinforcements will arrive within three days!"

Li Hong said with certainty, because the Huaihe line of defense was related to the entire battle situation in Xuzhou, and it was impossible for the war zone to stand still!

(End of this chapter)

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Chapter 297 Attack on Fenglin Town!

Retreating to the second line of defense is only the first step of Li Hong's plan. What he said next is the key point.

"Senior officers, what I just said above is only the first step. The second step is that I decided to lead the troops to detour to the south bank and attack the enemy's rear logistics base and flanks."

The officers and generals in the meeting room were shocked again. Li Hong's plan was too bold. How dare he take the initiative to spank the tiger?

Li Hong pointed to a town on the south bank of the Huaihe River on the map, and continued, "The devil's logistics force is stationed at Fenglin Town, 35 kilometers south of the bank. If Fenglin Town is captured, the security team will attack the enemy from the side.

"The division lost its logistical support and was faced with a side attack. The Japanese army would have to worry about the future. I think the Japanese army had no choice but to withdraw their troops."

The officers and generals present in the conference room fell into deep thought after listening to Li Hong's battle plan and defense plan.

If all the combat plans of the security regiment go well, it is absolutely impossible for the division to still have the energy to capture the second-line position on the north bank of the Huaihe River.

After a few minutes, Yu Changsheng took the lead in puffing up his palms after some thinking.

"Clap clap clap!"

Soon, other officers and generals also applauded, expressing that they agreed with all of Li Hong's plans.

Yu Changsheng stood up and ordered loudly, "Order, military division, division, abandon the first-line position on the north bank of the Huaihe River, immediately retreat to the second-line position, and defend according to the terrain and passes of each village and town."

All the officers and generals stood up in unison and obeyed Chang Sheng's command.

"Yes, Commander!"

"Dismiss!"

The officers each left the headquarters.

Li Hong walked out of the headquarters and immediately rode back to the security team.

Twenty minutes later, Li Hongzhao's military chiefs held a combat operations meeting.

"The engineer company is responsible for repairing the bridge across the river overnight, the first battalion takes over the defense line of the cavalry battalion, and the fourth battalion of the reserve team is responsible for recruiting and collecting ships!"

"Yes, group seat!"

"Zhou Wenxun!"

"I am humble!"

Li Hong ordered, "After leaving, you will act as the head of the regiment temporarily, and you will decide to handle the affairs of the regiment headquarters!"

"Yes!" Zhou Wenxun stood up and answered loudly.

Li Hong made Zhou Wenxun the acting head after careful consideration. Zhou Wenxun was courageous, resourceful and cautious.