The journey starts from the Titanic

Guderian knows that there are several automobile production lines in Nansha's industrial zone. I really don't know how these Chinese guys are so rich. They have introduced automobile and truck assembly lines from the United States. Apart from some important parts, they have basically realized localization.

In particular, the semi-track car production line recently introduced from France's Citroen Company is suitable for the production of armored vehicles.

With this in mind, Guderian heard that the armored regiment could not supplement the tanks, but could only supplement the modified armored vehicles, and was not disappointed.

This German, thought of going with me.

Guderian's expression fell in Situ Yong's eyes, watching a smile flashing in those gray eyes, Situ Yong thought to himself.Regarding the theory of armored soldiers, he heard a lot from Situ Nan, at least not worse than Guderian.

"Our enemy is mainly Wu Peifu's direct army. The lowest goal is to lay down the entire province covered by the Guangdong-Han Railway. However, it is not safe enough and we have to advance to the north bank of the Yangtze River.

In this way, to break into Beiyang’s nest, you have to face the Beiyang army.Fortunately, now Feng Zhang and Luo Wu smashed at the Great Wall, which just gave us a good opportunity."

Situ Yong was full of confidence and his eyes were confident. At the combat meeting, he proposed to concentrate the main force of the Northern Expedition on Wu Peifu's troops left in the south.

To take down the southern turf, integrate the Wuhan Industrial Group and other industrial forces, and cooperate with Situ Nan's industrial plan, shouldn't it be a dream for a powerful armored corps to appear in the land of China in a few years?

Situ Yong's optimism is also the consensus of everyone. Amidst the twinkling of stars, Bai Chongxi calmly said: "One word, fast! When the other party is caught off guard, we will succeed, and at the same time we can avoid a lot of losses!"

His words make sense. The Intelligence Bureau of the Northern Expedition and the Meihua Company cooperated. Along the Guangdong-Han Railway, large and small warehouses secretly hide a large amount of military materials. The Northern Expedition Army can fight north while using these materials, effectively Reduced the logistics supply pressure.

Moreover, the military situation in Hunan, Hubei and other places was also touched by the intelligence bureau.After secretly controlling the railway, the telegraph room was also under the control of the Intelligence Bureau, so that a large amount of the enemy's intelligence was easily cracked, but it was just kept inducing and not sending out.

"This is a battle that will determine China's destiny. We have been through it for so many years, and it is the time to rise up. I will rely on you for the Western Front."

Deng Keng expressed his pride and his eyes fell on Li Zongren, Situ Yong, Bai Chongxi and others.

According to the Northern Expedition plan, the Guangdong-Guizhou Allied Forces formed the Northern Expedition Revolutionary Army, under the jurisdiction of the Northern Expedition First, Second, and Third Front Army, as well as the Guangzhou Garrison Headquarters, with a total force of more than 200,000 and countless machine guns and artillery.

The First Front Army is based on the two main divisions of the Guangdong Army's Chen First Division and the Second Division. Second-line troops such as the Security Division and the Construction Corps are partially supplemented. They are expanded into the First to Fourth Divisions of the Northern Expedition, plus an artillery division. More than 80,000 troops, commanded by Deng Keng, Chen Keyu, and Liang Hongkai, are responsible for eastern front operations. They plan to attack Fujian, visit Zhejiang and Shanghai, and include the rich East China region.

The Second Front Army is composed of the third division of the Guangdong Army and the officers returned from South China. They are organized into the fifth, sixth, and seventh. There is also a dissatisfied armored brigade, and an artillery brigade with a strength of 60,000. It is composed of Situ Yong, Bai Chongxi, and the German Guderian commanded.

Although the number is slightly smaller, more than one-third of the officers have participated in the South China War of Independence, and the actual combat effectiveness is the strongest.

The Third Front Army was reorganized by the Gui Army, organized into the eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh divisions, plus an independent artillery division, with a total of 70,000 people in five divisions, commanded by Li Zongren and Huang Shaohong. The First Front Army, which was adapted from the main force of the Guangdong Army, is not inferior.

Among them, the Second and Third Fronts were responsible for the Western Front. As the main force of the Northern Expedition, they went north along the Guangdong-Han Railway and fired the first shot of the Northern Expedition!

In order to coordinate operations, the second and third sides formed the former enemy command, with Li Zongren as the commander, Situ Yong as the deputy commander, Bai Chongxi as the chief of staff, Guderian as the deputy chief of staff, and Huang Shaohong as the logistics minister.

"The West Route Army is full of talents, and the stars are like clouds. I wish you all the best!" Deng Keng took the freshly released command list and said to Li Zongren and Situ Yong with envy.

The original Guangdong and Gui army aviation regiments formed independent air divisions and were also assigned to the former enemy headquarters. They had 200 fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes. After urgently supplementing more than 50 bombers from South China, the number reached 250.

"Old Deng, the First Front is a group of arrogant soldiers. It's not easy to clean up the bastards of Lu Yongxiang and Qi Kuiyuan? However, the first battle will go to me!"

Li Zongren proudly said.

Time is tight, and shortly after the meeting, the former enemy headquarters will move to Shaoguan in northern Guangdong and prepare to fight in Hunan.Through telegram, Li Zongren commanded the Third Front Army to assemble on the border of Hunan and Guangxi.

On the other hand, Situ Yong's Second Front passed the railway from western Guangdong, Hainan Island, Jiangmen and other places, and quickly moved northward into the Hengyang area controlled by the Guangzhou government.

The most sensitive person for the Guangdong army to enter Hunan is the Hunan warlord Tan Yankai. He is the ancestor of the Hunan warlord. Under his command, there were famous warlords such as Cheng Qian, Zhao Hengti, and Tang Shengzhi.

But in the end it was a literati in charge. Tan Yankai’s personality was weak, which made the Hunan Army weak. The Hunan Army was divided into several parts in the north-south operations. Zhao Hengti took refuge in Wu Peifu, and Tang Shengzhi became one, swinging left and right. The relationship between the Kuomintang in Fujian has always been more ambiguous, but it has played a good role as a buffer between Guangdong, Guangxi and Wu Peifu in the north, so it has always been supported by Guangzhou.

With the strong rise of the Guangzhou government and the increasing calls for the Northern Expedition, Cheng Qian seems to have seen a broader path. Although he seems to have a better relationship with Sun Wen, people have to choose a stronger backing, right?

Realizing that the situation is urgent, Cheng Qian and Tan Yankai discussed with him and hurried to Guangzhou happily to visit Chen Jiongming, the official of the Guangzhou government.

"Is it true this time?"

Tan Yankai looked at Chen Jiongming with some excitement and fear. As a soldier, Tan Yankai was called Granny Tan. He was undoubtedly failing, but as a politician, his sense of smell was first-class and one-smart.

"Of course!" Chen Jiongming glanced at Granny Tan, nodded somewhat restrained, his face was serious, and he had some power, and said: "The Northern Expedition is related to the fortune of the country. If you fail to succeed, you will become benevolent. Where is the Hunan Army?"

Chen Jiongming's tone was sobering, Tan Yankai's heart was tight, thinking of the fate of the Hunan Army, he couldn't help but frown.

Chapter 54 The Northern Expedition (two) is back!

In modern times, there is a saying that “no army can be formed without Hunan”. The peasant uprising of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was wiped out by the landlord army such as Zeng Guofan. From the Hunan army to the Huai army and then to the Beiyang, there seems to be a continuous relationship.

However, just like the dead Manchu empire, the blood and courage of the Hunan army has disappeared, and "there is no army without Hunan" has become a joke.

The southern expedition required the northern expedition, which gave the Hunan army a rare opportunity. If you take the opportunity to drive off the Beiyang army, it might not be possible to achieve a good situation of "Hunan people ruling Hunan". Therefore, Cheng Qian proposed that the Hunan army should form the Fourth Front Army and become an independent army. The ammunition is supported by Guangzhou.

"This, it's not in compliance!" Chen Jiongming frowned, feeling unhappy. He really looked down on Cheng Qian's hand in the tens of thousands of rabble Hunan army. Even without the cooperation of the other party, wouldn't the powerful Northern Expedition army push it all the way?

If the other party resists, it's just a man's arm blocking the car, and it's overwhelming!

At present, this Northern Expedition Revolutionary Army surpasses the tragic Northern Expedition Revolutionary Army in history in terms of equipment, training, morale, and organization. The powerful strength gives Chen Jiongming enough confidence.Of course, he didn't know that his situation in history was much "difficult".

"Separation of military and administration to prevent warlord separation. Our good intentions, Tan Gong and Cheng Gong should be able to understand? Having said that, we do need a highly respected figure like Tan Gong. The talent of General Cheng is also indispensable. I hope you can Join this revolutionary cause and return the great land of China!"

Chen Jiongming said sincerely.

This is what Guangzhou is doing now. Forgive Granny Tan and the others can't fault it.Chen Jiongming welcomes Tan Yankai's closeness, but clearly stated that all parts of the Hunan Army should strictly accept the control of the Northern Expedition Command.

What does strict temperance mean, Tan Yankai and Cheng Qian understand. Isn't it just to prevent some generals from getting too big?

Tan Yankai and Cheng Qian met and realized that it was not easy to join a group. Tan Yankai said that after all, he was a literati. Leading soldiers was not his specialty. He knew that the military is the future and the harm caused by the warlord separatism. He also agreed with Chen Jiongming's words. .

In the past few years, the growing prosperity of Guangdong and Guangxi also saw him, and he thought: If Hunan were to be ruled, the situation would be very different, right?

"What a brilliant universe! I will do my best!" Tan Yankai said modestly.Realizing that the rise of the Guangzhou government was unstoppable, he immediately adjusted his attitude and took over the olive branch thrown by Chen Jiongming.

Tan Yankai's participation made Chen Jiongming excited. Speaking of which, the slogan of inter-provincial autonomy was first put forward by Tan Yankai. Of course, the purpose was to strike down the Beiyang warlords, drive the Beiyang army out of Hunan, and realize the people of Hunan governing Hunan.

There are both Tan Yankai's political ideals and more of an expedient measure. However, it is Chen Jiongming and the Zhigong Party behind him that truly carry forward the "Inter-provincial Autonomy".

"Great! We are about to do things, we need Tan Gong to sit down!" Chen Jiongming excitedly took Tan Yankai's hand, and his polite and sincere enthusiasm made Tan Yankai very useful.

"Don't be it, don't be it!"

Tan Yankai said modestly.As an old fritters in officialdom, he can naturally distinguish between advances and retreats.Speaking of which, this person is very interesting.

His father, Tan Zhonglin, was a heavy minister in the late Qing Dynasty. He was the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. He was naturally a veritable rich and handsome man from official background. He was well-learned and was one of the four great calligraphers in the late Qing Dynasty.

When he was young, he participated in the Huaxing Society, the veteran of the League, and a representative of the constitutionalists. He has been the governor of Hunan three times. He has a great reputation. After several times, he has fallen behind.

This grandmother Tan can't fight wars, but she has a big background, and she has a lot of fights and killings. She has inexplicable grievances with Cheng Qian, Zhao Hengti, Tang Shengzhi, etc., and she has a close relationship with the leaders of the Hunan Army, and she has no energy. Little, a single letter may let the front-line Hunan generals "know their way back". Of course, this must be based on the strength of the Northern Expedition.

Looking at the energetic Chen Jiongming, Tan Yankai sighed silently. Now the Northern Army is fighting hard and has no time to worry about it. Isn't that?The Northern Expedition, the Northern Expedition, it seems that the dragon has risen from Nanyang!

What's interesting is that the last time Tan Yankai stepped down was Cheng Qian, who was silent and stern.

The other "culprit" was Zhao Hengti. The two of them jointly drove Granny Tan from the position of the warlord. However, with Wu Peifu's support, Zhao Hengti became stronger, and it also forced Tan Yankai and Cheng Qian together.