In Zhang Yuting's command center, the generals of the Zhang faction were like frosted eggplants, completely paralyzed.
Previously, they had even vowed that the Feng Faction troops would not be able to withstand a single blow and would be easily defeated. However, the performance of the 2nd Division was like a slap to their faces.
"Damn it! How could this be? How many cannons and machine guns did Feng Linge equip his troops with? If the 2nd Division of Liaoxi had such powerful firepower, how were they supposed to continue this battle?”Zhang Yuting was furious.
Even though he didn't want to admit it, it was the truth.
Before Zhang Yuting noticed, the Feng troops had already equipped themselves with a large number of advanced weapons and had more powerful firepower. In terms of combat strength, they were already stronger than the Zhang family's troops.
The generals also lowered their heads in silence. The performance of the Feng Faction troops shocked them as well.
Three infantry brigades were mobilized to attack, but they collapsed in less than half an hour, losing more than three thousand men. Such a price was enough to make the generals of the Zhang faction feel heartache.
If they continued to attack, the losses would be even greater.
"General Bai Chuan, can your country's troops participate in the attack?”Zhang Yuting looked at Major General Shirakawa Yoshinori.
Major General Shirakawa Masanori's heart tightened. The powerful firepower displayed by the 2nd Division of Liaoxi had also shocked him. One had to know that this kind of firepower was not inferior to the Japanese army. Even if the Japanese Army was far stronger than the Zhang Family, if they attacked, the losses would not be small.
Even though the Japanese Army had ordered them to do their best to help Zhang Yuting win, Shirakawa Yoshinori did not want his troops to suffer too many losses.
Instead of fighting head-on with the enemy, the Japanese army was better at attracting the enemy's attention and then sending powerful troops to make a detour, causing the enemy to collapse.
Therefore, Major General Shirakawa Masanori rejected Zhang Yuting's request without hesitation.
"General Zhang, the battle has only just begun. Although your army has lost more than three thousand men, this is nothing compared to your enormous military strength. If you don't have confidence now, there's no need for this war to continue.”Major General Shirakawa Masanori said.
Zhang Yuting's face flashed with anger. The Japanese didn't give him any face at all, and his face turned ugly.
"The firepower of the Feng family is indeed very strong, beyond our expectations. However, powerful firepower did not mean that one could obtain an absolute advantage in battle. I believe that General Zhang's subordinates will definitely be able to defeat Feng Linge!”Major General Shirakawa Masanori continued.
"Alright, General Bai Chuan. However, General, please remember that if we fail, it will not benefit your country at all. The father and son of the Feng family were quite disgusted with your country. Moreover, they had the support of the Americans. Once they took control of Fengtian, the interests of your country would be greatly damaged and it would be difficult for them to move.”Zhang Yuting reminded.
Now, Zhang Yuting and the Japanese were partners. If he was defeated, not only would he be defeated, but he would also be defeated. As for the Japanese, they would also be heavily injured.
Major General Shirakawa Masanori's face turned gloomy. He was very dissatisfied with Zhang Yuting's warning. However, he had to admit that from the perspective of the Dongying Empire, if the Feng father and son won and took control of Fengtian, it would be extremely disadvantageous for the Dongying Empire.
"General Zhang, please rest assured that my troops will be dispatched at the critical moment. The victory of this war will definitely belong to you!”Major General Shirakawa Masanori said with certainty.
Zhang Yuting nodded in satisfaction. With the support of the Japanese, he believed that even if Feng Linge was stronger than he had expected, he would still win. After all, the Japanese were a world-class country. In the entire East Asia, they were the strongest. Getting the support of the Japanese was the best insurance.
On August 31st, Zhang's troops continued to launch a fierce attack on Liaozhong.
However, their attacks were repelled by the 2nd Division of Liaoxi. In front of the second line of defense in Liaoxi, there were corpses all over the ground. Other than using up a large amount of ammunition from the 2nd Division, it had no other use.
The huge loss had dealt a heavy blow to the confidence of Zhang Yuting and the others.
After all, they were only fighting against an infantry division under Feng Linge. But if an infantry division was already so difficult to deal with, if Feng Linge's other troops rushed to the battlefield, wouldn't they lose even the slightest advantage?
In fact, the situation was indeed getting more and more unfavorable for Zhang Yuting.
On August 31st, the 1st Division of Liaoxi crossed the Liao River and arrived at Liaozhong.
Feng Linge had personally led the main force of the 28th Infantry Division to the edge of the Liao River. He could cross the river to reinforce Liaozhong at any time.
With Feng Linge's main force arriving, it was impossible for Zhang Yuting to conquer Liaozhong. It was even possible that both sides would start a large-scale decisive battle in Liaozhong. The outcome of this decisive battle would directly determine who would be able to control Fengtian Province in the end.
That night, Feng Ping personally led the two main brigades of the temporary 1st Division to the edge of the Liao River. The other troops that were temporarily assigned to the 1st division were still on the way. But even so, the number of Feng Division troops gathered in Liaozhong was no less than Zhang Division troops. Even in terms of combat strength, the Feng Faction troops clearly had the upper hand.
Zhang Yuting and the others also noticed this. Therefore, on September 1st, they took the initiative to stop attacking.
If they continued to let the troops wear down like this, they would only be at a disadvantage.
"Brothers, what should we do now? The main force of Feng Lin's Pavilion had already gathered in Liaozhong and the west of Liaohe? Their strength is not inferior to ours.”Zhang Yuting felt bitter.
If he could choose again, he might not have rashly attacked.
"General Zhang, since things have come to this, we can only launch an attack with all our might.”Major General Shirakawa Masanori spoke.
"General Bai Chuan, how should we fight?”Zhang Yuting asked.
In this unfavorable situation, the Japanese seemed to have become his life-saving straw.
"Have your two cavalry regiments cross the river upstream of Liao River and attack Feng Linge's rear. I will personally lead my troops to cross the river from the lower reaches of the Liao River and attack Feng Linge's troops from the south. If we can destroy Feng Linge's troops west of Liao River, then we will win this battle!”Major General Shirakawa Masanori looked as if victory was within his grasp.
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