Chapter 3167 Change of Plan

High-speed intersecting maneuvers are indeed the specialty of the Leader Army. Since the era of its predecessor, the Leader Division, the Leader Army has achieved complete mechanization. There has never been a time when it failed to complete its mission in this regard.

But this time it was different. This was not an "extra objective" that was not considered a military mission. It was so difficult that Malashenko even frowned when he looked at the map.

"We are now here in Changchun. The straight-line distance to Shenyang is still 270 kilometers, and it is not finished just to Shenyang. The straight-line distance to Dalian further south is still 340 kilometers."

"The two trips alone are 610 kilometers, Weiguo. And this is the straight-line distance on the map. When it comes to the actual march level, the mileage is only a lot more."

"Even if the leader's army is a fully mechanized force, this kind of ultra-long-distance march will definitely be a big challenge."

"And you have to know that I have a combat mission now. Liberating Shenyang from the Japanese invaders is my primary goal, and it is also an order given to me by my superiors. In other words, the route to Shenyang and then to Dalian is doomed. This I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it in time if I have to run down the 610-kilometer straight-line distance and still have to carry out combat missions.”

Seeing what Malashenko had said, combined with the map in front of him, he could really feel how difficult it was. Although he was disappointed, Chen Weiguo finally cheered up and replied.

"I understand, Comrade General. I understand the difficulties involved, and I'm sorry to make it difficult for you."

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Looking at Chen Weiguo's somewhat unwilling and sad expression, Malashenko secretly lamented that it is really not easy for a patriot these days. Of course, he can also understand this feeling.

Sitting back and watching China's great treasures being robbed by the Japanese invaders is also not what Malashenko wants to see.

Thinking of this, Malashenko, who was determined to help anyway, thought for a while, then patted Chen Weiguo on the shoulder to cheer up and continued.

"There is another way. We are not completely helpless."

"The current battle situation is that the last battle reserve team of the Kwantung Army has been annihilated by the leader's army in the suburbs of Harbin. The remaining troops are unlikely to be defeated and there is nothing to fear. In other words, the Kwantung Army headquarters has no redundant mobile troops. It can be used to put out fires and plug up holes.”

"Another reality is that the Japanese troops deployed on various fronts are now unable to get out. They are unable to protect themselves from the fierce offensive of the Red Army and are constantly being annihilated, let alone support in other directions."

"I will ask my superiors to conduct aerial reconnaissance in the direction south of Shenyang. If there are no large-scale Japanese troops stationed in the area south of Shenyang, I will divide the leadership army if necessary. While heading to Shenyang, separate another route The troops bypassed Shenyang and headed south to Dalian."

"As long as no large-scale fighting occurs along the way to delay the time, we should be able to intercept these Japanese smugglers before they evacuate."

Suddenly hearing that Malashenko gave such good news, Chen Weiguo was really happy when he said he was happy, and the excitement in his heart was beyond words.

But a question that followed quickly came out of his mouth.

"But, Comrade General, is this okay? Will it have any bad influence on you?"

"Bad influence? No, it won't be a problem, because my original battle plan included actions in the direction of Dalian."

Malashenko still remembers what Zhukov said to him at the beginning. As long as the battlefield conditions permit, this combat operation against Japan can be fought as a racing battle to test strength.

The high command also wants to take this opportunity to see how far the leader's army can go with its current strength. It is said that even the loving father Comrade Stalin is very interested in this.

In line with the idea of ​​"since it is a test of strength, then do your best", Malashenko also set a high goal for himself, hoping that the leader's army could eventually rush to Dalian in one breath and drive the Japanese Japanese into the sea.

At present, the Kwantung Army is already full of defeated soldiers, and the grasshoppers after autumn can only jump for two days. At this time, it becomes feasible to divide the troops with one division and move south.

Malashenko does not think that the current level of the Kwantung Army can withstand the original leader's division-level attack.

But he still didn't dare to say that the Japanese army would be intercepted. After all, the time of the Japanese army's operation was unknown. After thinking about the details, he continued to speak to Chen Weiguo.

"The most serious problem now is like what I just told you. The Americans are launching unrestricted submarine warfare. The waters leading to the Japanese mainland are now full of U.S. Navy submarines. They will not pay attention to the Japanese ships floating on the sea. No matter what is carried in the ship, it only matters how much its sinking tonnage increases and how many Japanese devils are sent into the sea by torpedoes to feed the fish. "

"Although this is a good thing, it also means that once those treasures are shipped, the probability of reaching their destination is very slim. There is a high probability that they will be sent to the bottom of the sea by the Americans on the way, and it will be very difficult to salvage them in the future. "

"The destination of these treasures should not be at the bottom of the sea. I know very well how important this is to you, so I promise that I will do my best."

Having said this, Chen Weiguo, who no longer expected to get more promises and guarantees from Malashenko, nodded solemnly.

He held Malashenko's hand tightly and once again expressed his heartfelt and sincere gratitude.

Since the start of the war against Japan, Malashenko not only commanded the leading army to wipe out a large number of Japanese troops, but also was unstoppable wherever he went. Moreover, a lot of the captured equipment has been handed over or is ready to be handed over to Chen Weiguo and his comrades.

I never thought that I could get so much and such great help from a famous Soviet general, and now I have received Malashenko's personal promise that he will do his best to help.

Chen Weiguo, who seemed to have treated Malashenko as his own comrade, almost thanked him all the way and left.

After seeing Chen Weiguo off, Malashenko returned to the office and began to study the map again.

The distance on the map starting from 610 kilometers is really not easy. After thinking about it, Malashenko decided to seize the time and act first. Then he returned to the table and picked up the phone to call Kurbalov.

In terms of the ability to lead troops and take charge, Kurbalov has now passed the test and is worthy of Malashenko's entrustment.

Malashenko, who has made up his mind to do so, spoke immediately.

"Although aerial reconnaissance has not been officially confirmed, I estimate that there are not many remnants of the Kwantung Army left in the direction south of Shenyang."

"Now there is reliable intelligence that the Japanese army is trying to transport a batch of looted precious treasures back to the country by sea. The amount is likely to be very large, which is the Kwantung Army's looting gains during the years of occupation."

"We can't let them succeed so happily. This happens to be an opportunity. I plan to send your division to carry out the interception mission. Do you have confidence?"