Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

The 1st Combat Division of the Northwest Revolutionary Army, the st Brigade Reinforced Regiment, directly captured Mocheng County with a devastating force.

The news quickly reached the headquarters of the 121st Brigade. Zheng Jiahai, who was in Yuanshan City, was so shocked that he almost became impotent for life. He climbed up from his concubine's bed in panic.

The 121th Regiment under the 38st Brigade was completely annihilated by the Security Corps, the predecessor of the Northwest Revolutionary Army. Zheng Jiahai was left with only the 36th Regiment stationed in Yuanshan City and the 37th Regiment, which he had high hopes for to guard Mocheng County.

The news that Mocheng County was captured by the Northwest Revolutionary Army and the 37th Regiment was completely wiped out was a bolt from the blue for Zheng Jiahai.

Without the 38th Regiment, the strength of the 121st Brigade had been weakened by %. Zheng Jiahai had already begun to recruit and train new soldiers in Yuanshan City and Mocheng County. Unexpectedly, to make matters worse, the Northwest Revolutionary Army suddenly launched an attack and quickly captured Mocheng County like lightning.

"Waste! Wang Changjiang is a waste! The walls of Mocheng County are so strong and tall. As long as they concentrate their heavy firepower and defend the city, not to mention one regiment, even three regiments can't take down Mocheng County! How could he lose Mocheng County to me!"

What Zheng Jiahai didn't know was that Wang Changjiang had concentrated heavy firepower and a large number of soldiers on the city wall according to his idea, which led to the heavy losses caused by the dense artillery fire and the loss of combat effectiveness.

In this day and age, especially in the remote northwest region, it is an extremely luxurious thing for troops to be equipped with a large number of artillery. Zheng Jiahai could never have imagined that the Northwest Revolutionary Army also had such a powerful weapon as the 150MM howitzer.

"Commander, telegram from divisional headquarters."

Zheng Jiahai took the telegram and read its contents carefully. As he expected, the division commander Yue Zhongxiang had begun to reprimand him for his poor defense, which led to the loss of Mocheng County.

Zheng Jiahai angrily tore the telegram in his hand into pieces.

"Damn it, this Northwest Revolutionary Army is targeting my 121st Brigade. Do they really think I don't have a temper?"

"Pass my order on. Have the 37th Regiment build a large number of fortifications and trenches outside the city and keep a close eye on the Northwest Revolutionary Army's every move. If we lose Yuanshan City again, I'll just shoot myself. I can't afford to lose this man!"

"By the way, have someone investigate immediately to find out how the other party was able to capture Mocheng County in such a short time."

Zheng Jiahai was puzzled. The telegram from the 37th Regiment had just arrived at the brigade headquarters, and he did not take it seriously. He thought that with the firepower configuration and combat effectiveness of the 37th Regiment, it would not be a problem to hold Mocheng County for at least half a month. However, less than four or five hours later, the news that Mocheng County had been breached came.

In Mocheng County, under Han Jiang's strict orders, the soldiers of the 1st Brigade's reinforced regiment did not harm the civilians in the city and went straight to the former base of the 37th Regiment.

There was only one platoon of soldiers and some logistics personnel left in the garrison. When they saw the large group of troops from the reinforced regiment, they had no courage to put up any resistance and simply laid down their weapons and surrendered.

Beside Han Jiang, a young man bowed and smiled apologetically, "Captain Han, there is only one platoon of soldiers left in this garrison. The others have either died in battle or been captured by you."

The young man's name was Ha Degui. He was the deputy battalion commander of the 37st Battalion of the 37th Regiment. The battalion commander of the st Battalion and the three highest commanders of the th Regiment were all killed in the intensive artillery fire and buried on the city wall. This kid was lucky enough to escape.

When Han Jiang and his men just rushed into the city, it was this guy who instigated the remaining soldiers of the 37th Regiment to lay down their weapons and surrender.

"I'll give you a mission. Take my men and count the equipment and supplies of your 37th Regiment. I think you have some vision. If you do well, I will not only not make things difficult for you, but also let you serve under me. How about that?"

"Thank you, Captain Han! I am willing to serve you tirelessly and tirelessly..."

At the Northwest Revolutionary Army Headquarters, Su Zhengyang said to Qin Huaiyi, "This battle was well fought. Send a telegram to the 1st Brigade Independent Regiment immediately. I will personally treat them to a drink at the next army meeting. Tell Han Jiang to calm the people of Mocheng County and let them know that there is an essential difference between us and the Guo faction warlords. In addition, there is no need to keep the landlords and gentry in Mocheng County who are causing trouble. All their property will be confiscated and dealt with."

Qin Huaiyi nodded and said, "These guys gave us a satisfactory answer in their first battle. However, you, the commander, deserve the greatest credit. If it weren't for the heavy artillery provided by the Peace Company, it would definitely not be so easy to take over Mocheng County."

"Stop flattering me. Send a telegram to the 1st Brigade Reinforcement Regiment immediately and tell Han Jiang to comfort the people in Mocheng County as soon as possible. Let them know that our Northwest Revolutionary Army is fundamentally different from these warlord troops. In addition, all the gentry and landlords in Mocheng County who are accomplices to the evil and harm the people must be dealt with without any mercy."

"Yes, Commander!"

"Tell Nie Xiaogang's Second Brigade to speed up and surround Zhenyuan City. Zheng Jiahai's 121st Brigade now only has the 36th Regiment left, and it also has to face pressure from the 1st Brigade stationed in Yuanshan City. The only one that can rescue Zhenyuan City is the 122nd Brigade stationed in Hengshui County."

"Tell Hao Zhao not to be on guard against Zheng Jiahai in the direction of Yuanshan. Set up an ambush on the main road from Hengshui County to Zhenyuan City. If his 122nd Brigade dares to come to rescue, beat them hard."

"Commander, the nearby 79th and 25th Divisions are also members of the Linzhou Second Army. After all, they are from the same lineage as the 76th Division. Should we be on guard against them as well?"

"No need. Yuan Jing of the 79th Division has always been at odds with Yue Zhongxiang. There was even a small-scale military-divisional friction between the two divisions. He would like to see Yue Zhongxiang die. As for the 25th Division, they are too far away from the 76th Division and it is difficult for them to support us in a short time. Just strangle the 122nd Brigade and put enough pressure on Yue Zhongxiang. As long as we take down the 122nd Brigade, there is nothing to worry about for the remaining Yuanshan City and Zhenyuan City."

"We have completely annihilated Zheng Jiahai's two direct regiments. He now only has the 37th Regiment with mediocre combat effectiveness, which is no different from a commander without troops. The 1st Brigade can take Yuanshan City at any time. Although the 123rd Brigade in Zhenyuan City is well-equipped, it is still several levels behind our troops. As long as they are surrounded and killed in Zhenyuan City, Yue Zhongxiang will lose his composure."

The 2nd Brigade of the st Combat Division of the Northwest Revolutionary Army launched a full-scale attack. Two days later, they had arrived at the city of Zhenyuan and surrounded the entire city.

Inside the city, Yue Zhongxiang was sitting on the sofa in the division headquarters with a sad face, and there was a cigarette butt in the ashtray.

He had originally made up his mind not to provoke the Northwest Revolutionary Army. However, who would have thought that the Northwest Revolutionary Army, which had always been at peace with him, would suddenly go berserk. They had just captured Mocheng County and then turned around and besieged Zhenyuan City with their large army.