Chapter 734

For [Lingnan City-State], September 18th was a very difficult day.

On this day, the four armies of Shanhai City divided into four groups, cooperated with the navy fleet, galloped wantonly in Jiaozhou County, and took down four main cities in just one day.

You know, the entire [Lingnan City-State] has less than forty territories.

Shi Wansui, Elai, and Fan Lihua's three major armies formed an impenetrable trident, pushing across Jiaozhou County from the south to Beiping, leaving no dead ends, and not letting a fish slip through the net.

The three armies fought steadily and steadily, not winning by speed, but only seeking to advance steadily.

In this way, a momentum of immovability like a mountain will naturally be gathered, making any enemies who stand in their way terrified, as if Mount Tai is pressing down on the top, suffocating.

The imperial guards led by Huo Qubing had another style.

The imperial guards did not stop in Jiaozhou County, but marched rapidly all the way, rushing to Chaozhou County day and night. It took only one day to arrive at the border of Chaozhou County, preparing to launch a surprise attack on Chaozhou County.

Before the battle began, the General Administration of Military Affairs had delineated eight key targets on the map for the Praetorian Guards. As long as the eight main cities in the two counties are captured, no one can stop the imperial guards.

Huo Qubing led the implementation of precision strikes.

Even though the territory behind the Imperial Guards was still in the territory and had not been cleared, Huo Qubing was confident that he would not be dumped by the enemy, because the enemy would not be able to catch any traces of the Imperial Guards.

Only Huo Qubing can carry out such tactics, which is a unique skill.

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Lingnan Province, Allied Command.

The territory was ravaged by the enemy, and the diplomacy fell into isolation and helplessness, making Ruan Ping's hair gray with worry. Early the next morning, the lords who hadn't slept all night gathered in the meeting hall again with dark circles under their eyes.

"We can't sit still!" Ruan Ping shouted, "We must act!"

"That's right, we can't take chances. Shanhai City's purpose this time is very obvious, it is to completely eradicate our [Lingnan City-State], there is no room for compromise." Someone echoed.

"At this time, there is only one battle!"

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"There is only one battle!"

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A group of people who were driven into a desperate situation uttered the strongest cry.

"Our biggest advantage now is that we can teleport at any time." Ruan Ping spoke first, "We must make good use of this advantage to deal a fatal blow to the enemy."

"I suggest that, except for the territory that is still confronting Shanhai City's army head-on, the defenders of other territories should gather together and join the allied forces in secret. Concentrate superior forces and kill a legion in Shanhai City first."

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

The city-state now has no way out, and can only fight to the death.

"Which legion to choose?"

Ruan Ping came to the battle map and said in cooperation with the map: "According to the information from the front line, the Imperial Guard Army went deep alone, which was originally the best target. However, the enemy commander is Huo Qubing, and it would take too much risk to trap them. It's not worth it. Therefore, I suggest choosing the enemy's right-wing Fanlihua Army to attack."

The lords are convinced, they don't have the confidence to confront Huo Qubing.

On the other hand, the Fanlihua Legion, one is located on the flanks and has more room for maneuver; the other is that Fanlihua is a female general, and the lords instinctively positioned Fanlihua as the weakest general.

Another point is that the Fanlihua Army is located on the right wing and is fighting in a roundabout way. There are so many ambush points to choose from, it is not easy for the enemy to count.

I have to say that Ruan Ping still has two brushes, and he is extremely accurate in seeing problems.

Ruan Ping pointed to a city on the map and said, "I suggest, set up an ambush here!"

The lords leaned forward to take a look, and they immediately understood.

The city chosen by Ruan Ping is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and only the south side is a plain area, like a big pocket. In this way, the Fanlihua army came from the south, and they stuck their heads in their pockets, unable to break free.

What's even better is that there is no big river around the city, which basically prevents the enemy fleet from joining in the fun.

"Wonderful!"

"sharp!"

"clever!"

The lords did not hesitate to praise, making Ruan Ping smile slightly.

Of course, this is not Ruan Ping improvising, he was thinking about these issues all night yesterday. Now it seems that it is very beneficial to do enough preparation work.

"Since everyone agrees, let's act!" Ruan Ping knew that with every moment of delay, a city might fall and the strength of the city-state would be weakened.

Therefore, they must race against time.

"The order is passed on, and the whole army will immediately dismantle the camp, evacuate the border, and rush to Xinjiang City to gather."

Xinjiang City is located on the border of Jiaozhou County, and it was originally the largest fortress set up by the Allied forces on the border. The general base of the Allied Army's grain and supplies is located in Xinjiang City.

Therefore, the army withdrew to Xinjiang City, which is the meaning in the title.

"Will the Tiger Army on the opposite side allow us to evacuate easily?" Some people were worried.

Ruan Ping was not worried, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, we have an army of 150,000, and they are elite. There are only two major armies on the opposite side. As long as we make evacuation arrangements and take protective measures, the opponent will not dare to act rashly." Yes. At most, they will follow, and they will definitely not attack."

"It makes sense!"

"Okay, let's arrange it quickly!"

"Also, everyone, immediately notify the garrisons in each territory to prepare for teleportation at any time. When we arrive at Xinjiang City, we will teleport to the target city at the same time." Ruan Ping instructed.

"Why not let them teleport there first?"

"You are stupid!" Before Ruan Ping could say anything, another lord answered for him, "Shanhai City's intelligence personnel have been watching us all the time. Everyone sent them in a swarm, even if their intelligence personnel are blind, I also know what's going on, will I still be fooled?"

"Oh!" The lord who asked the question blushed when he was refuted.

"Hurry up and get ready!"

Ruan Ping changed the subject and helped the lord out of the siege.

The entire Allied Command suddenly became busy, and it was very lively.

With specific goals and plans, at least everyone will no longer be like ants on a hot pot, messing around. From the lord to the sergeant, they were all suffocated, and their fighting spirit was rekindled.

In troubled times, no one wants to sit still and wait for death.

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At the same time, the Huben army garrison opposite the Allied forces.

A sturdy sergeant opened the camp tent of the Chinese army, strode in, knelt down on one knee, and said respectfully: "Commander, the enemy army on the opposite side has moved. Depending on the situation, they should be preparing to withdraw!"

The tents of the Chinese army are extremely simple, except for the military books scattered around, the most conspicuous thing is a huge map of Lingnan Province hanging in the middle of the tents, which is the masterpiece of countless months of painstaking work by the Military Intelligence Department.

Sun Bin sat on the wheelchair carefully built for him by the No. 7 Research Institute of Mohism, silently watching the battle map. Speaking of which, Sun Bin's wheelchair is not simple.

The bearings and wheels of the wheelchair are forged from fine steel, and the outer layer of the wheel is stitched with two thick layers of rubber. Although it is not inflated, it can already travel on complex terrain.

Bearings plus steel wheels, together with driving components, can be regarded as a microcosm of Shanhai City's industrialization achievements.

In addition, the wheelchair has been carefully designed by the experts of the Mohist School, including the heart-piercing poison-extracting arrow and the related ejection escape device.

Even the driving system of the wheelchair has the participation of Mohists.

Such exquisite design made some mechanical experts in the No. 7 Research Institute gasp in amazement. The exquisiteness and ingenuity of the ancient mechanism techniques are beyond the imagination of future generations.

Sun Bin was not surprised when he heard the sergeant's report. He didn't even turn his head, and said with a smile, "The fish has finally started to swim. Inform General Di Qing to come here to discuss matters."

"No!" The sergeant turned and left silently.

Leaning slightly, Di Qing, wearing a bronze mask, walked into the big tent.

"Handsome!"

Di Qing saluted far away.

Speaking of which, both of them had engravings on their faces, Sun Bin was sentenced to tattooing, and Di Qing was engraved because of his low status. The difference is that Sun Bin never hides it, but Di Qing always wears a bronze mask.

This can also give a glimpse of the character traits of the two generals.

Sun Bin has completely let go of the past experience, and his heart is open. After all, no matter how much he tried to cover up, his crippled legs couldn't be covered up.

In this case, it would be better to show people their true colors generously.

"The commander-in-chief of the group army in a wheelchair can be regarded as a different kind of scenery!"

Di Qing was different. He came from a humble background, but he still had a trace of inferiority complex in his heart. He was used to covering his face and hiding in the shadows. In this way, it also adds a touch of alternative charm.

Seeing the bronze mask on the battlefield, one knew that the murderous General Di Qing was coming.

Both of them are different, but it is a kind of fate that they got together to work together by coincidence!

Because of this, Di Qing respected Sun Bin even more. Since joining the Huben Army, Di Qing, the second member of the Huben Army, has been extremely cooperative with Sun Bin's work.

Sun Bin turned the wheelchair and said with a smile, "You know everything, right?"

"Understood, the enemy army on the opposite side has started to move!"

"Well, let's act according to the plan." Sun Bin nodded, "I will lead the first army to chase the enemy all the way, and cooperate with the Eastern Expedition Army's front and back attack strategy. General, you lead the second army all the way north, sweeping along the way. After that, we will continue to attack Shaozhou County. Try to join forces with General Huo Qubing in Shaozhou County."

"Understood!" Di Qing nodded.

This plan was drawn up a long time ago, and Sun Bin just confirmed it again as usual.

"General, remember one thing on this trip, you can go slowly, not fast." Sun Bin pointed out, "You must take all the cities along the way. Before the imperial guards advance to Shaozhou County, don't let the enemy see through your intentions."

No matter how fast the Imperial Guard Corps is, they will have to pass through the entire Chaozhou County, so they must be given time. Sun Bin's order was naturally to prevent the snake from being overwhelmed.

"Don't worry, Marshal, the general will always remember!"

Di Qing is a calm and wise general.

"Then let's do it!"