Beijing, State Council, Fang Zida's office.

Chief of General Staff Wu Peifu sat on the sofa with several staff officers from the General Staff. The atmosphere in the room was a bit solemn. Prime Minister Fang Zida had just listened to Wu Peifu's report to the front line and pondered without saying a word.

It has been almost a month and a half since the war started. The marching of the Junior High School Regiment was extremely smooth, and the Soviet troops were defeated and pushed forward thousands of kilometers in one breath. Not only did they encircle, annihilate, and captured hundreds of thousands of Soviet Red Army, but they also almost captured the entire Kazakhstan region. The southern and northern lines were pushed to the Serov region in one breath. Judging from the situation of the war, 2/3 of the Tsarist Russian territory before the European War had fallen into the hands of the Sino-Russian coalition forces.

The great merits of the Chinese National Defense Force shocked the world, especially the strong attack power and tactics shown by the Chinese in this war caused Western countries to fall all over the ground. In particular, the Chinese National Defense Force used tank groups and air force to cooperate with ground troops on the battlefield for the first time. This three-dimensional new tactic shocked Western military strategists and also shouted that this was another huge change in the war mode since the European war.

With the victory of the Chinese, China's international status began to rise sharply. Before the war began, no one was optimistic about the Chinese. Although China's national strength increased a lot after the European War, and in the European War, in the local war between the Chinese National Defense Force and Japan and the performance of the European Expeditionary Force, although China made great progress in military affairs, in the eyes of Western countries, China is still a second-rate or even third-rate country, and its status is even worse than Japan.

Such a country, facing a huge Soviet Russia, actually wanted to defeat its opponents on its own, or in other words, a relentless orthodox government of the Russian Empire, and various officials felt that this was an impossible task. You should know that although the Soviet Union was not as good as the British and French before the European War, let alone the most elite German army in the world. But even so, during the European War, the Germans and his allies worked hard to defeat the original Tsarist Russia, and they were dragged down by the two-line battle, resulting in the final defeat.

The Soviet Union is difficult to deal with, which is the consensus among all the people. Although they also have the same viewpoint and look down on the Soviet Union's army equipment and combat effectiveness. It cannot be ignored that the Soviet Union has a strong organizational ability and a huge army base that other countries do not have. In the case of vigilance and even hating Bolshevikism in the capitalist world, the main reason why countries only condemn the Soviet Union and never directly send troops to the Soviet Union is not only the great loss of strength after the European war, but also an important reason is that they are afraid of the Soviet Union's huge continental army and are worried that they will be dragged down by this great power in the war.

Therefore, the formal war against the Soviet Union at this time was a result that Western countries were happy to see. The sensational blew the populace in each country, encouraging the Chinese to be cannon fodder. In fact, they hoped that both China and the Soviet Union would lose both sides in the war. Then they would come out to clean up the mess and enjoy the fruits.

However, until now, the experts in various matters have changed their previous judgments, because the performance of the Chinese was really surprising. Except for some more cautious people, most people changed their words and claimed that the victory of the Chinese in the Sino-Soviet War was only a matter of time. Judging from the outstanding performance of the Chinese National Defense Forces, coupled with the various new weapons and advanced tactics equipped by the Chinese National Defense Forces, the demise of the Soviet Union is inevitable.

With more and more such statements, China has now become a real big power. Judging from the information feedback from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the victory after victory on the front line, China's status in the international community has increased dramatically, and even the British government, which has always claimed to be an empire of the sun never set, has gradually changed its original method in diplomacy and has become easy-going and friendly. Moreover, with the victory of the Chinese team, Western countries have already participated in this war and taken this opportunity to completely eliminate the evil Bolshevikism.

And the idea of ​​gaining benefits from this war. Just like a document submitted by the National Defense Force a few days ago, Poland and Western European countries are preparing to send military observers to the Sino-Soviet battlefield, and hope that the troops composed of some supporters will participate in the Chinese-National Regiment. Fang Zida, who read this document, was very clear. In fact, this is a temptation. Behind these countries is the entire Western capitalist society, including the shadows of Britain, France, Italy and other countries. What plans are in their stomachs are self-evident.

There is only interests between countries but no real friendship. As the Prime Minister, Fang Zida understands this truth. Behind the victory on the front line, the Chinese government is under a lot of pressure. The money required to support a modern war is an extremely huge number. Moreover, the current Chinese Defense Forces' logistics support is extremely terrifying in terms of equipment and tactics.

In just one and a half months of war, the Chinese government's war expenditure was as high as billions, and this number continued to rise as the war continued. If Fang Zida had not started preparing a few years ago and had made a big profit during the European War, the government would have gone bankrupt before the war was won. But even so, once the war lasted for one year or two years, the country would have been greatly damaged.

It's not bad now. With the smooth flow of the front line, the pressure on the treasury has decreased a lot, and the stimulus of the war has led to prosperity in various domestic industries. In addition, Jiang Zhiqing made great contributions to it. Jiang Zhiqing, who was in Shanghai, took advantage of the opportunity of Sino-Soviet war to start a war and speculated on precious metals such as gold, silver, copper internationally. At the same time, he used the foreign exchange market and the foreign exchange black market to buy and sell, making huge profits in a very short time. For this reason, Fang Zida specially praised Jiang Zhiqing for his contributions, and the State Council appointed Jiang Zhiqing as assistant minister of the Ministry of Finance.

Today, Wu Peifu rushed over and thought he would hear another good news, but he didn't expect that what he received was a bad news. According to the information he had just learned, the Far East government forces in the west bank of the Ob River, the Kant-Mansisk area was attacked by Fu Longzhi, who led his troops to a sudden attack. In this battle, the Far East government forces lost nearly 40,000 elite troops, which was severely injured.

If Feng Yuxiang's 39th Division had not arrived at the most critical moment, even Peter Nikolayevich Wrangel, the commander-in-chief of the Far East Government Army, was almost killed. Although afterwards, Fulongzhi's troops saw that our reinforcements had arrived and the attack had lost the effect of surprise attacks, they took the initiative to retreat. After the war, the Far East Government Army had lost the ability to continue to advance towards Serov. According to Zhang Huchen, due to the huge losses in this battle, the entire Far East Government Army might have to rest for some time before continuing to fight. In order not to affect the overall plan of the Serov Battle, Zhang Huchen suggested that the Chinese Far East Army officially leave the sequence of the Far East Government Army from now on and lead the troops to march towards Serov first.

"The Soviets already have tanks and planes? And Fu Longzhi is still using it first in ambush?"

Fang Zida asked frowned, and Wu Peifu nodded and replied, "Zhang Huchen's army has confirmed that the Soviet Red Army did use tanks and aircraft in combat, and after the war our army harvested several abandoned tanks from the enemy on the battlefield. As for the aircraft according to intelligence, it should be the aircraft model during the European War, but the Soviets have modified it, regardless of its speed, altitude, loading capacity and attack ability are far inferior to our aircraft."

"What's going on with the tank? Could it be the old guy used by the British during the European War?"

"This is not, according to the enemy's tank wreckage. This is a new type of tank." Wu Peifu nodded to the staff officer beside him. The young officer with the rank of colonel stood up, took out a document from the briefcase he carried with him and handed it to Fang Zida.

"Prime Minister, this is the preliminary data of our army against the tanks that appeared in the Soviet Red Army. Since the tank wreckage is being transported back, it will take some time for the specific data to be summarized."

Fang Zida took over and looked at it casually, and was stunned. Although he was not a technical background, he still had some knowledge of tanks because of his long-term military industry. According to data, Soviet tanks had artillery fire that was stronger than their own. But strangely, its tank guns used howitzers. Although the artillery fire was powerful, their ability to break through is not strong. Moreover, because this kind of gun is not suitable for tank use, it will cause problems such as too much power, slow loading, poor accuracy, etc., and it is even unlikely that it will quickly shoot at the target during the attack.

"Strange...what tank is this?"

"Back to the Prime Minister. I think the tanks of the Soviet Red Army are simply temporary weapons. Their chassis is obviously the tractor chassis, without any changes. In order to ensure shooting, the Soviets have also reinforced the entire body. Look, this place and this place... I judge that this tank is at best a primary self-propelled artillery. Judging from the feedback from the battlefield, their performance is the same. However, in the absence of anti-tank equipment, this tank will still cause some trouble to our army."

After the colonel pointed out, Fang Zida's brows stretched out, and he finally understood the meaning of the following data. He looked at the other party with some appreciation, and Fang Zida asked: "College, what's your name? It seems a bit strange. I haven't seen you before."

"Return to the Prime Minister, former colonel of the Army Department, and now Wang Geng, chief of the Intelligence Section of the General Staff Department!"

"Wang Geng..." Fang Zida was a little familiar with this name, but he was sure that he had never seen this person before. However, it was so easy to hear him say that he was from the Army Department before. It turned out that he had been transferred to the General Staff Department in recent days. No wonder he had never seen it in the General Staff Department.

"Zhang Ming, Wang Geng was a student who was admitted to the United States after graduating from Tsinghua University in 1911. He studied at the University of Michigan, Columbia University, and Princeton University. Later, he transferred to the United States West Point Military Academy. He graduated from West Point in 1918 and ranked twelfth in the school. He returned to the Department of Army in 1919 and has been in the Department of Army since then. He only took him from the General Staff Department that I asked for from the Department of Army two months ago."

Wu Peifu explained a few words aside, and Fang Zida was a little confused. No wonder this guy's name is so familiar. It turned out to be him! I had heard that there was a great man from the Army Department who studied at five universities and graduated from the famous West Point Military Academy. I didn't expect that he was so young. It's a pity for people like this to work in the Army Department. Wu Peifu's General Staff is where he truly displays his talents.

"Young man is good. Do your best under General Ziyu in the future! After a few years, let Ziyu let you go out to lead the troops. As a soldier, there is no war where can I call a soldier?" Fang Zida patted the other party's shoulder and said with a smile. Wang Geng's face turned red when he heard this and quickly agreed loudly.

"I replied to Zhang Huchen and agreed to his request, but paid attention to the safety of the march. In addition, I ordered the front line to send air force cover to ensure the air support of the Far East Army." After saying a few words to Wang Geng, Fang Zida turned around and said to Wu Peifu. Since the Russian Empire's Far East Government Army could not arrive at Serov as planned for a while, the Chinese Far East Army could only advance first. Considering the emergence of Fu Longzhi's aircraft and tanks, Fang Zida decided to mobilize part of the air force to provide support to the Far East Army. This decision was recognized by Wu Peifu, and he immediately agreed.

"But Zhengming, Serov is still a little troublesome. Judging from the current situation of the war, the enemy may plan to deal with our army with Serov as the center. Although the General Staff is optimistic about the outcome of the war, once the main force is restrained in the area of ​​Serov, this will change the future progress of the battle situation." Wu Peifu is not worried about Zhang Huchen. Although the Far East Army has only two reorganized divisions, the total number is slightly smaller than that of the general army, the Far East Army has rich experience in fighting with the enemy and is well-equipped, and has a

The support of the air force can still be guaranteed in terms of security. Now, his consideration is more about Serov's battle. Due to the tenacity and tactical changes of the enemy, attacking Serov will cause a large number of casualties. So far, the Central ** Regiment has only suppressed it with strong firepower and gradually advanced to the urban area. This method of war consumes extremely huge materials, and as the front line advances, the casualties of the troops gradually increase. In addition, the role of aircraft and tanks in the urban area has greatly decreased, which makes the front line commanders very troubled.
Chapter completed!