The military advisory group set off from Qingdao and took a boat to the Yangtze River Estuary of Shanghai to sail into the Yangtze River. They converted the warships of the Yangtze River Fleet, swam upwards, entered Dongting Lake, turned into Xiangjiang River, and docked in Changsha.

After the Second Southern War entered the stage of confrontation, Yuan Shikai set up the command center in Changsha, and personally took charge of Changsha to facilitate command of operations and allocate war materials. In Nanjing, Xu Shichang, Zhao Bingzhong, Tang Shaoyi and others were in charge of daily government affairs. If there were any major issues, they would come to Changsha to negotiate with Yuan Shikai. Therefore, the military advisory group of the East China Government arrived directly in Changsha and met Yuan Shikai.

The first batch of weapons and ammunition arrived in Changsha at the same time with the military advisory group, which was also required by Yuan Shikai. It was delivered in Changsha because it was close to the battlefield, and Yuan’s army could save time and manpower and material resources for secondary transportation. Since Yuan Shikai wanted to purchase more weapons and ammunition this time, the East China Government will deliver it in two batches, and the second batch will arrive with the construction materials for the construction of the airport.

Yuan Shikai naturally had no objection to such an arrangement. After all, his army still needs to be trained for a while before launching an assault war, so there is no rush. After the military advisory group arrived, Yuan Shikai personally led the officers stationed in Changsha to greet him at the dock, and welcomed the arrival of the personnel of this group very enthusiastically.

Li Wenfei led the way off the ship, Yuan Shikai greeted him, and the two met, were kind to each other, and then introduced the main personnel of both sides one by one. Yuan Shikai's etiquette was very thoughtful and he performed his etiquette to every veteran officer. The main officers of the Yuan army were stationed on the front line, and only Wang Shizhen and Cao Kun were left in Changsha. They were responsible for training the army that attacked the attack, and Duan Qirui was mainly responsible for the command on the front line.

It was Li Wenfei's first time dealing with Yuan Shikai, and he was also quite interested in the other two Beiyang warlords who were famous in the old time and space. After greeting each other, Yuan Shikai welcomed Li Wenfei and his party to the headquarters office in Changsha, where he had already prepared a sumptuous banquet and hosted an advisory group.

Yuan Shikai was always generous. When he was in the Qing court, he never stings with money. Except for a few political enemies and the royal family who disliked him, he was all satisfied with the management. Even officials who were not close to him would not ignore it. However, Yuan Shikai had a lot of dealings with the East China Government and knew that the discipline of the East China Government was very strict. Whether it was a soldier or an official, he never received gifts and money. Therefore, in his later exchanges with the East China Government, he did not give away money and could only work hard on reception specifications and banquets.

The chief of the banquet was naturally the five veterans of the advisory group, including Yuan Shikai, Wang Shizhen, Cao Kun, Yang Du, and Yuan Shikai's eldest son Yuan Ke, who was accompanying him. After three tours of the wine, Yuan Shikai raised his glass and said, "It depends entirely on the support of the people in recent years. Otherwise, Yuan would have been defeated long ago. This time he was supported by the East China Government. Not only did he buy us weapons and ammunition, but he also sent an advisory group to assist our army in the battle. Come, Yuan respects everyone with a cup to express his feelings."

Everyone drank it all, and Yuan Shikai said again: "General Li, if you come, Yuan will be relieved. Deyou's army is about to break, so he is afraid of his son Pu Wei."

Li Wenfei said: "Wei Shuai has been awarded too much. This battle mainly depends on the force of the soldiers under Wei Shuai. We can only play the role of a staff adviser."

Yuan Keding said: "General Li is too humble. Who doesn't know that the People's Army is invincible? Britain, France, Russia and Japan are not opponents. So now we have the help of the People's Army, which is naturally awesome!"

Qian Guoyu said: "In fact, Wei Shuai doesn't have to be humble. In the last Southern War, Wei Shuai defeated Deyou and attacked the two lines of Fengde Army. To be honest, this battle was won very beautifully. We have also conducted research and study specifically."

Yuan Shikai laughed and said, "General Qian is too rewarding. How can Yuan have such a little military achievements be compared with the public? I really can't show it, come on, let's have another drink, and another drink."

At this time, Wang Shizhen raised his glass and said, "This war is of great importance to us, so I hope the advisory group can give you advice."

Li Wenfei smiled and said, "It's easy to say, it's easy to say, we should do our best."

Yuan Shikai said: "Don't just talk, eat food. This farewell mystery is a traditional Hunan dish. Please pay it, compensation."

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The next day, the advisory group attended Yuan Jun's staff meeting and listened to Wang Shizhen's detailed introduction to the plan of this assault operation in accordance with the sand table on the battlefield. At this time, Yuan Jun had begun targeted training, and the combat plan had been revised several times and began to improve.

First, the Yuan army's assault target was the Deyou Army defense line near Baojing County, Yongshun Prefecture. Because Baojing County was to bypass it, it became a protruding part of the Deyou Army's defense line, which was about 7 kilometers protruded and spread horizontally for about 15 kilometers, which was conducive to the Yuan army's attack. Moreover, there is the Youshui tributary of the Yuan River flowing here. Once the Yuan army successfully occupied the position of the Deyou Army and broke through the Deyou Army's defense line, they could transport ammunition and medicine through the Youshui and continue to go deeper.

In this battle, the second and third towns of Yuan's army were invested in total, with a total of 25,000 people. These two towns were brought from the north when Yuan Shikai took office as the governor of Liangjiang. Not only did he follow Yuan Shikai for many years, but he also experienced many battle formations. Most of them were veterans. They were the two towns with the strongest combat effectiveness of Yuan's army. At the same time, grenade launchers were added, and the firepower was even stronger. In addition, the two associations and one reserve association in this area, as well as a reserve association, totaling about 47,000 people, and 500 artillery pieces will be invested.

In addition to the batch of artillery that had just been ordered from the East China government, Yuan's army now has more than 900 artillery pieces. In addition to leaving more than 100 artillery pieces in the rear for training and reserve, nearly 800 artillery pieces are all arranged on the front line positions. This battle will involve nearly 70% of the artillery pieces of Yuan's army, which also shows how the Yuan army attaches great importance to this battle.

The specific tactic of the Yuan army was to first use dense artillery fire to shell the Deyou Army's position to attack the Deyou Army's defensive power; after the artillery fire began, the two towns used artillery fire to advance from the north and south sides of Youshui to the near-front of the Deyou Army's position; after the artillery fire stopped, they quickly broke into the front part of the Deyou Army's position, launched an attack on the Deyou Army's position, and fully utilized melee weapons such as grenades and grenades to engage in close combat with the position Reedyou Army, striving to occupy the Deyou Army's position, while the artillery troops advanced forward and carried out artillery fire. On the one hand, they continued to attack the rear of the Deyou Army's position, and on the other hand, they also blocked the Deyou Army's reinforcements to the front of the position.

After occupying the Deyou Army's position, the troops of the two towns immediately expanded to the left and right, expanding the width of the breakthrough. Yuan army and the reserve team in the position immediately followed up, arranged defenses at the Deyou Army's position, gained a foothold, and then concentrated their forces to continue attacking forward, conquered Baojing County, and then established a frontier position with Baojing County as the core, so that they could completely break through the Deyou Army's defense line.

After introducing the tactical plan, Wang Shizhen asked the advisory group for advice on what was not perfect enough.

Li Wenfei pointed and said, "I saw General Wang's introduction. We believe that this plan has basically been perfect. As for what are the shortcomings, we can not give many opinions for the time being, because what we see now is only a sand table, and the specific situation of the battlefield, as well as the situation of the battle between the two sides, in fact, we do not understand the distribution of the Deyou Army's troops and the composition of the positions, so it is difficult to give useful suggestions. At present, we can only remind you that your attack is carried out from the north and south sides of Youshui. Have you considered that the attack on the two lines will be divided by Youshui, and it is difficult to form mutual support and support."

Wang Shizhen was also very impressed when he heard this. Li Wenfei's attitude was very pragmatic. He did not give suggestions easily when he did not understand the overall situation of the battlefield. This showed the rigor of the soldiers. It was indeed pertinent to point out that the attacking forces were divided by Youshui, so he said: "We have considered this, and we have prepared enough ships and personnel. Once the attack is effective, we will immediately build a floating bridge on Youshui. Youshui is not wide. Our engineers have also undergone special training and can build a floating bridge in two hours. Of course, considering the factors of the battlefield, it can be relaxed to 3 hours, which is acceptable. If we are sure to take the position, or if we have partially taken the position, we will immediately build a wooden bridge on the river to ensure that the artillery can cross the river."

Li Wenfei said: "Since you have considered it, we have nothing to say about the rest now. If it is convenient, we want to see your training tomorrow and then make an evaluation."

Wang Shizhen immediately said: "It is natural and convenient, we welcome the advisory group to visit."

At this time, Li Wenfei said again: "Wei Shuai, the next batch of weapons will arrive in about 10 days. The construction materials and equipment for the construction of the airport will be accompanied by. Have the location for the construction of the airport been arranged?"

Yuan Shikai said: "It has been arranged. There are two pieces of land near Changde that meet the requirements of yours. If you are sure which one is, you must ask General Li to take a look."

Li Wenfei nodded and said, "Okay, let's visit your army's training these days, and then go and take a look."

Yuan Shikai said: "Okay, I will make arrangements."
Chapter completed!