Lieutenant General Hatoyama of the Sun Nation's 1st division stopped attacking Nine Links City and only used 24 130mm cannons to bombard Nine Links City. Of course, the 1st division's 4 regiments also used 18 70mm cannons to bombard Nine Links City.
Meanwhile, Nine Links City had also launched a counterattack. Ancestral Dragon Country had 48 cannons, 27 of which were Napoleon cannons, and 21 of the other cannons. This was especially true for the Red Cloak Cannon, which was 116mm in diameter and could fire flower bullets, live bullets, and grape bullets. It was too heavy and was not easy to move. It could only fire from its original position, and its survivability on the battlefield was low.
The two sides tacitly didn't launch an infantry attack, only bombarding each other with artillery for a day.
Wang Zizhen received a message from Andong City at this time. Wang Quanan sent a message saying that Nie Cheng wanted them to give him 3000 flintlocks. Most of the soldiers who had been defeated from Phoenix City had already arrived at Andong City. Now, Andong City was a military base. Other than Wang Zhizhen's 8000 troops, there were also more than 10,000 soldiers that Nie Cheng had recruited. These people had basically thrown away their flintlocks and had very few bullets. A few days after Nie Cheng arrived in Andong City, he learned that this place was already a military warehouse, with rows of military warehouses.
"Looks like we need equipment. We have to get it from Wang Zhizhen. I saw that he had more than 8,000 people in his army, and each of them had a rifle.”
His 10000-man army only had 10% of its strength left. The remaining 90% of its equipment had been thrown on the road, and the firearms were still not enough. Therefore, Nie Cheng had his eyes on Wang Zhizhen's 8000-man army to see if they could distribute 3000 firearms. This way, his troops 'attack power and combat power would also increase greatly, balancing the combat power of the two sides!
After Nie Cheng told Wang Quanan about his arrival, Wang Quanan couldn't make a decision. He dragged Nie Cheng along while reporting to Wang Zhizhen, saying,"You and Nie Cheng, we'll each offer 3000 rifles. What should we do?" Come to Andong City quickly. After Wang Zhizhen received the news, she immediately planned to set off and return to Andong City.
The battle here was already very clear. The two sides had been bombarding each other for a whole day. The Sun Nation's army didn't launch an infantry charge; instead, they bombarded each other with artillery. Both sides had suffered losses, especially the patrol battalion. They had lost two cannons. Although they had lost old cannons, they had lost more than 10 people in the artillery department and more than 100 soldiers in the battalion. As for the Sun Nation's army, the casualties were much smaller. This also reflected the quality of the two armies. The quality of the Sun Nation's army. It was clearly much higher than the imperial court's army!
Ma Kun had been training the troops for the past few days. With the 3000 rifles that Wang Zizhen had given him, the troops were quickly formed. At this time, he needed to stand up and do something for the people of Nine Links City.
After Wang Zhizhen had settled everything, he went to Ryan's residence. He had to return to Andong City for a while. He still needed to worry about the war at the front line. He would return to Nine Links City in a few days. Ryan was also a valiant general. He was 47 years old this year and could be considered a veteran. He had made outstanding contributions in the past bandit suppression war. It was not a problem for him to fight, let alone just defend for a few days. He even agreed and asked Wang Zhizhen for 500 grenades. It was said to be used to defend the city, just in case!
Wang Zhizhen was worried and exchanged two heavy machine guns for him, as well as 10,000 bullets. This made Old Ma so happy that he only said that there was no problem making friends with him.
"Little friend, you're still very powerful! I can't believe there's such a way. Introduce it to me and buy some equipment. I still have some silver in my hometown. Help me buy a few more firearms.”
When Wang Zhizhen heard that there was such a good thing, of course! After agreeing, he bid farewell and returned to Andong City.
By the time Wang Zhizhen arrived at Andong City, it was already noon of the next day. For the past two days, Nie Cheng had been coming to Wang Quanan's residence every day. He had been giving orders, pleading, and even crying non-stop. He wanted Wang Quanan to give him 3000 rifles each. Originally, with his deputy commander's orders, it was possible to ask Wang Quanan to hand over 3000 rifles. However, he did not do so. The reason why he did so was because of Wang Zhizhen, because Wang Zhizhen had led troops to save him. Furthermore, he had given Andong City and so many warehouses to him to manage. This was an army of 18000 people. Although 8000 people were not under his control, they were under his control in name. They had saved your life, and you still wanted to steal their equipment. No one would do that. Moreover, Wang Zhizhen was a soldier. Righteousness was rare. From the moment Wang Zhizhen became his bodyguard, she knew that he was an upright and righteous general. Even a marshal!
He had no other choice, so he pulled a long face and begged Wang Zhizhen. However, Wang Quanan didn't give him the military equipment, so he could only report it to Wang Zhizhen. This was probably what Nie Cheng wanted! After all, Wang Zizhen had once been his personal guard. He had recommended her to the Tianjin Military Academy, and she had been promoted to her current position. Nie Cheng had half the credit, so he should give him face. He had only asked for 3000 rifles, which was an exorbitant demand. There should be a price to go back to! In fact, in his words, as long as he had 2,000 rifles, he could turn these 10,000 people into elite soldiers.
Nine Links City had been beaten into a pulp by now, but his army only had 1000 rifles. If they were to be sent to the front lines, they would have no fighting power at all. For the country and the people, Nie Cheng was willing to give up his pride and dignity to ask Wang Zizhen for guns, firearms, equipment, food, and money. Because what he wanted was not for himself, but for the country, the people, and the people.
Wang Zhizhen came in and saw Nie Cheng pointing at Wang Quanan's nose and scolding him."I was the one who brought you out, kid. You motherf * cker!" To be able to reach this position, his wings had grown! I ordered you to hand over 3000 rifles. Do you still have an antiseptic order? I've said so much nicely to you, so what? No!"
"No, Vice Commander Nie, this subordinate is only a Vice Commander. The Commander hasn't arrived yet, so I can't make the decision. I've already reported this to the Commander. When Commander Wang comes, you can tell him! Don't make things difficult for a housekeeper like me. To put it bluntly, I'm just a butler! I don't have the right to give you so many rifles. If you want 100 or 200 guns, I can give them to you. But you asked for 3000 guns. I really can't make the decision.”
"Yes, Vice Handsome Nie, what happened? Who made you so angry! Isn't it just 3000 rifles? Wang Quanan, just give it to him."
"Commander, you heard it clearly. 3000 firearms, not 300.”Wang Quanan reminded Wang Zhizhen."
"I heard you clearly!"
"Alright! Wang Quanan immediately gathered the 8000 soldiers under the cavalry unit! I have something to say. Call all the officers above the battalion level to my residence. Immediately, right now!”Nie Cheng said excitedly.
"Marshal Nie, please sit. We haven't seen each other for a while. This subordinate has been your personal guard for a long time. In fact, you don't have to make things difficult for Wang Quanan. As long as you give me a letter, your subordinate will immediately send the gun to your residence without any complaints!”
"Good boy! I was waiting for you to say that. The reason why I didn't look for you was that I really couldn't bring myself to do so. After all, you were once my personal guard. My 10,000 men only have 1000 rifles, and all of them are of inferior brands. Without your firearms, my 10,000 men will have no fighting strength at all. Even if I were to go to the battlefield tomorrow, I would still be defeated. Therefore, I could only look for you. However, you didn't disappoint me. Good! I will definitely write a letter to the Imperial Court asking for your merits. The state affairs are difficult, and we still have to rely on soldiers like you and me to save this country. You're good! I knew you were made for a general. Now that I see it, you can become a marshal in the future! Alright, I won't keep it. Send the gun to my residence. I have an urgent need. You go ahead and do your work! I'm leaving."
"Vice Nie, take care. This subordinate will send you off!
Nie Cheng waved his hand and walked out of the camp.
Wang Zhizhen looked at Nie Zouguo's back. He knew that they might have separated because the battle at Lukou should have started at this time. Nie Cheng would be sent to Lvkou to support the battle. His 10,000 soldiers were not even equipped with firearms. How could they resist the 60,000 soldiers of the Japanese First Army?
This time, Wang Zhizhen specially came here to slap his respected senior and say goodbye! Although Wang Zhizhen didn't have any other skills, he provided some rifles, bullets, grenades, and cannons. It was still possible. Moreover, he did not have much left in his warehouse. In Andong City, he had collected about 500,000 taels of silver. This silver could definitely allow him to buy a batch of equipment. It could completely equip a team of 8000 people. Therefore, those miscellaneous rifles could be given to Nie Cheng to fight against the Sun Nation's army at Lukou.
As long as Wang Zhizhen stayed here and protected Shengtian, the largest city in the northeast and the center of economy and culture, the war in Liaodong could continue. The Sun Nation was a small country and lacked strength. They could not afford to fight. The longer they delayed, the greater the chances of victory for the Ancestral Dragon Kingdom.
Wang Zhizhen presided over the first meeting in Anlu City." Cut the crap. I only want you to place your rifles, cannons, and heavy machine guns in Deputy Commander Nie Cheng's residence. Battalion by battalion, then come to me to receive your new equipment. Do you understand?”Wang Zhizhen had brought Li Canghai's cavalry unit from Nine Links City and brought 100 carriages over. Of course, these carriages were all empty boxes. They were placed in the granary for show, and also to keep the secret.
"Yes, sir! Commander!" The 20 people said in unison. These 20 battalion commanders had been recorded in the court, so Wang Zhizhen couldn't blatantly dismiss them. He could only use them slowly.
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