Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

The mysterious workshop at Kenanpo in Ji County, Shanxi.

Secretary Xu Peifeng rushed in eagerly, holding a gleaming communication crystal in his hand: "Good news, the front-line scouts witnessed the 358th Regiment's forces encircling the Duli Army. It seems that Cao Geng is determined to do this and will not stop until he achieves his goal!"

Sun Cao clapped his hands and praised: "Great! As long as Cao Geng takes action, the Eighth Route Army will probably become our enemy completely this time."

Yang Aiyuan echoed: "The 358th Regiment clashed with the Eighth Route Army. With Cao Geng's corps strength, it is almost equivalent to a magician regiment. Other forces cannot predict the outcome. But in northwest Shanxi, they are enough to curb the power of the Eighth Route Army, and we can also take a breather!"

When Yan Xishan heard this, he was overjoyed.

He cleared his throat. "When two powers fight, one will lose. Whether it is the 358th Regiment or the Duli Corps, as long as their strength is weakened, the Jinsui Army must not miss the remaining territory. We must occupy it as soon as possible. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Generals Yang Aiyuan, Wang Guo and others immediately responded firmly.

Yan Xishan continued, "Also, after Cao Geng's action, we must openly stand on his side and use the teleportation crystal to condemn the reckless behavior of the Eighth Route Army, accusing them of destroying peace and disrupting the Anti-Demon Alliance. They are the culprits of betraying the country and the race, and they must be asked to give an explanation!"

“As it should be!”

...

The Yunxiu Tower official residence in Huangshan, Chongqing.

Dai Li, the head of the Military Intelligence Department, walked into Chiang Kai-shek's secret room with great excitement. "Chairman, good news! Cao Geng led his troops to besiege the Duli Army. The war is about to break out!"

Upon hearing the news, Chiang Kai-shek immediately stood up and pointed at Dai Li: "This matter is of great importance. Remember, you must closely monitor the situation and pay close attention to the movements of the Eighth Route Army."

Dai Li straightened up and replied, "Yes!"

He Yingqin suggested: "Chairman, should we first issue a public statement to express our opposition to resolving the issue with violence and call on both sides to remain calm so as not to undermine the anti-demon united front and occupy the moral high ground? Then privately send an encrypted message to Cao Geng to show that we support him and stand on the same front!"

After hearing this, Chiang Kai-shek was deeply satisfied with He Yingqin's strategy.

"Do as you say, and remember to make them fight each other."

"Yes!"

Taiyuan, the headquarters of the First Army of the Japanese Construction Faction.

Chief of Staff Major General Masaru Hanatani walked briskly into the command room.

"General, the 358th Regiment has surrounded the Duli Corps of the Eighth Route Army, and a fierce battle is about to break out between the two sides."

Lieutenant General Sadaichi Yoshimoto was so shocked that he couldn't believe his ears.

"How could this happen? General Huagu, are you telling the truth?!"

Major General Hanaya Masaru responded, "There is no doubt that the intelligence is correct. Our guards on the border of Shanxi and Suiyuan, and even the secret magic division in the royal city of Chongqing, have sent news that the 358th Corps has indeed purchased a large amount of magic ammunition from the Shanxi and Suiyuan Army, and seized a batch of mysterious weapons from the Jiang family. All of this is aimed at those rebellious Eighth Route Mage Corps!"

"Great! These Middle-earth people are always keen on internal disputes, and now they are killing each other. In this way, we can take the opportunity to eliminate the two major troubles of the First Legion in one fell swoop. Send a message to the 36th Legion to prepare for the battle!"

When Major General Hanatani Masaru heard that his superiors planned to take this opportunity to attack the 358th Corps and the Independent Regiment, he was shocked.

He retorted anxiously: "No, no, no! General, the Emperor's army should not show hostility at this moment. On the contrary, I think that the Emperor's army in Jingle County, Ping'an County and other places should be strictly ordered not to act on their own during this period. If possible, they should retreat for several days. At the same time, send a messenger to contact Cao Geng and let him know that the Emperor's army always regards him as an important ally. As long as he needs it, the Emperor's army will become his solid shield!"

Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi did not get angry when he heard the Chief of Staff's objection. Instead, he praised: "Hanatani, you reminded them well. Sending troops at this moment will only make them suspicious, and may cause them to put aside their differences and join forces to fight against our emperor's army. We must let Cao Geng attack without scruples and attack that independent regiment. Convey my order. The imperial army and auxiliary defense forces around Jingle and Ping'an must not act rashly without my order. Those who violate the order will be severely punished! Send a trustworthy person to contact Cao Geng to express our attention and goodwill to him. As long as he is willing to surrender, he will not be disappointed!"

"As ordered!"

Chiang, Yan, Yoshimoto Sadaichi and others all held their breath, waiting anxiously, looking forward to it in their hearts.

Cao Geng, ah Cao Geng, what are you waiting for!

Do it quickly!

Don't worry, as long as you take action, we will cheer you on from behind.

What are you still hesitating?

Do it quickly!

The four columns have surrounded the independent regiment’s base in Xingjiazhuang.

Inside the 358th Corps Command Post.

Fang Ligong looked at Cao Geng, hesitated for a moment, and suggested: "General, should we reconsider this? Such a reckless attack on the independent regiment may aggravate the tension."

Wu Ziqiang said firmly: "General, we are ready. We will rush into the village and kill Li Tailong's vicious dog and present it to you at your command."

Cheng Yuqing was also eager to fight: "General, attack the independent regiment, the Fourth Column is willing to be the vanguard."

Sun Jiang and Shi Song expressed their positions and were full of confidence in attacking the independent regiment.

There is a reason why they are so arrogant. After all, they have fought many fierce battles with the Japanese army from the devil world. They are not afraid of even the devil, so how could they be afraid of the poor Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment.

At this moment, Cao Geng cursed in his heart.

Didn’t we agree on this? Are you all ready?

What's going on now?

Why haven’t the top leaders of the Eighth Route Army arrived yet?

Now, how am I supposed to continue this drama alone?

It's not like they're really going to fight, right? ...

In the mysterious world of Azreal, Cao Geng's face was grim, his arms folded, and he whispered: "Give the Duli tribe one last chance and send an envoy to inform Li Tailong. This will be the ultimate warning to make them surrender. Otherwise, the dragon will roar with its cannon, and everything will turn into chaos!"

Fang Ligong stepped forward and suggested: "General, please allow me to go. I will use my wisdom and emotions to convince them to lay down their weapons and choose peace!"

Cao Geng thought deeply and responded: "As my chief military advisor, you need to concentrate on planning. I cannot lose your wisdom. Appoint Wang Shengzhi as the liaison envoy!"

At the same time, Cao Geng complained and Li Tailong was also worried.

"Zhao Gang, isn't the plan already thorough? Why hasn't the great sage shown up yet?"

Zhao Gang looked anxious and replied, "As soon as Cao Geng launched the action, I immediately sent a messenger to report to the sage. According to common sense, he should have arrived!"

"I just hope the Great Sage will arrive soon, otherwise this confrontation will be unavoidable and we will have to step onto the battlefield!"

"Just wait patiently. The Great Sage will surely come!"

Zhang Dabiao stepped into the room, stood still and saluted: "Captain, the 358th Dragon Scale Guard has surrounded our unit. If we do not take any action, our unit will be completely passive. Please give the order to break out! Otherwise, we will miss the opportunity. The First Battalion is willing to act as the vanguard and open up a way out for the entire regiment!"

Just as Li Tailong was thinking about countermeasures.

Monk Wei stepped in and announced, "Captain, the division commander has arrived!"

Upon hearing that the commander had arrived, Zhao Gang and Li Tailong immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

finally come!