May 18th, 1812, Lushan County, Western Yu.
The main force of the 101st Infantry Division was already gathered here. Yuan Kewen also placed his division in Lushan County.
The upper echelons of the 101st Infantry Division were all gathered here.
"Everyone, the enemy we are facing this time is a group of bandits led by Bai Lang. The entire Henan Province was in a period of disaster. In addition, Zhang Zhenfang, who was the governor of Henan Province, was not good at disaster relief. He also levied exorbitant taxes and exploited the villagers. As a result, there were people everywhere, and disaster victims were everywhere.
This also allowed Bai Lang to take the opportunity to gather a large number of disaster victims and develop them into raiders.
If we can't destroy them quickly. Then, once the other party was allowed to develop, it would definitely be able to further develop and become a huge problem. He even made a mess of the entire Henan Province.”
Yuan Kewen said to everyone.
In history, Bai Lang had swept across the entire Henan Province and fought against more than 200,000 Northern Army soldiers, greatly depleting the strength of the Northern Army.
Even now, Bai Lang had led his men to defeat an infantry battalion of the Northern Army and seized a large number of weapons.
"Commander, according to the information we received, Bai Lang has already gathered more than ten thousand people. However, these were just a bunch of motley crew. If we were to fight them head-on, our infantry battalion would be able to defeat them. But the problem is that they are hiding in the mountains, so we can't do anything to them.”Jiang Baili said with a frown.
"Yes, teacher. When our army arrived, they hid in the mountains. After we left, they came out again. We simply don't have that much time to waste with them.”Zhang Xiaozhun said.
Yuan Kewen nodded. This was indeed a problem.
"Everyone, this is what I think. Bai Lang had so many subordinates, and the amount of food he consumed every day was not small. We can besiege the surrounding mountains and cut off their food supplies. If that was the case, they would not be able to hold on for long.
In addition, send troops into the mountains to search for the Bai Lang bandit tribe's nest. The division belonged to the recon battalion, and the recon companies of each regiment could be sent out. Once they found their nest. Then, it would be much easier to exterminate them.
The other regiments were scattered around the surrounding area, sealing off the mountain area!”
Yuan Kewen said to everyone.
"This is a good idea. The Bai Lang bandit group also needed to eat. We can use this method to force them out.”Jiang Baili said.
"Everyone, if no one has any objections, then let's do it this way!”Yuan Kewen said to everyone.
"Yes, teacher!" All the generals and officers answered.
Soon, the reconnaissance battalion of the 101st Infantry Division and the reconnaissance companies of the various infantry regiments began to move.
Under the lead of the local guide, they split into multiple paths into the mountain area and began to search for the location of the Bai Lang bandit tribe's lair.
At the same time, a few infantry regiments also began to seal off the mountain area to ensure that the Bai Lang bandits would not flee to other areas.
If the Bai Lang bandit group really developed into raiders, it would be even harder to deal with.
Western Yu Mountain, Crouching Bull Mountain Range, Stone Man Mountain.
This was the highest peak of the Crouching Bull Mountain Range. It was rugged and steep, and the road was difficult to travel on.
The lair of the Bai Lang bandit tribe was here.
At this moment, in a cave, Bai Lang, who had a full beard, was holding a roast chicken and eating it happily.
Although rebelling was something done with one's head held high.
However, in Bai Lang's opinion, he had been living like a god since the rebellion.
Not only did they have enough wine and meat, but they also had a large number of subordinates.
He even snatched a beautiful woman for him to play with.
In the past, he did not even dare to think about it!
"Leader, the brothers at the foot of the mountain have sent the latest news. The government troops have sent people to encircle and suppress us again.”A white-haired, bespectacled old man with a goatee and a long coat said.
His name was Mr. Chen, a teacher and a military counselor hired by Bai Lang.
Although Bai Lang was illiterate, he respected scholars very much. She was even more obedient to Mr. Chen.
"So what if we're surrounded? It wasn't like they hadn't been surrounded before. Last time, didn't we just take out a battalion of government troops?”Bai Lang said indifferently.
"Leader, this time, it's not Zhang Zhenfang's troops, but Yuan Datou's direct troops. It is said that there are 20,000 to 30,000 people!" said Mr. Chen.
Bai Lang was stunned, and the roast chicken in his hand immediately lost its fragrance.
Then, he threw away the roast chicken in his hand and turned around to walk deeper into the cave.
"Leader, what are you…?" Mr. Chen was a little puzzled.
"People die, birds rise to the sky, and don't die for thousands of years! Even before I die, I want to sleep with those beautiful women a few more times. This way, if he died, it would be worth it!”Bai Lang said.
Obviously, Bai Lang thought that they were surrounded by 20,000 to 30,000 government troops and would not be able to survive.
Therefore, they wanted to enjoy themselves before they died.
"Leader, things haven't reached this stage yet. It's not like we don't have a way out.”Mr. Chen quickly said.
When Bai Lang heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
It would be best if he didn't have to die. He had not enjoyed it enough!
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