Chapter 21: Rolling Off the Horse

  The marching speed of the 2nd Brigade of the 1st Division of the Reorganized Army was too fast, because the 2nd Brigade directly drove cars and motorcycles to encircle and attack from behind, far exceeding Feng Guozhang's expectations.

  When the second corps had marched around and attacked the Imperial Guard from behind, the Imperial Guard was already defeated.

  The front line was too badly battered, with row after row of people falling down, and the Revival Army couldn't make any substantial impact.

  In such a situation, the Imperial Guard soldiers behind had already been frightened and stopped their own footsteps. Since Feng Guozhang himself ran away with his men, they naturally followed suit and ran away as well.

  The quality of an army is mainly seen in its retreat.

  A powerful army, when withdrawing from the battlefield, does so in an orderly and planned manner. However, the retreat of the Imperial Guard devolved into a rout.

  The collapse!

  Only the First Brigade launched a frontal attack, and with the support of quick-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars, the First Brigade of the Revival Army broke through the Imperial Guard's positions on the opposite bank of the river without encountering any obstacles.

  Almost no resistance!

  The Second Division was just about to launch an attack when it received orders from headquarters to rush to Ningjin County and prepare to intercept the retreating Imperial Guard troops.

  The first brigade received an order to drive the Imperial Guard towards Ningjin County.

  A chase like driving ducks immediately unfolded on the North China Plain, and the First Division quickly determined its division of labor. One part of the troops pursued the Imperial Guard at the fastest speed, driving them to Ningjin County.

  Other troops pursued at an even pace.

  The hundred-meter dash and the ten-thousand meter long run are completely different, with the purpose of keeping the Imperial Guard in a relatively high-speed retreat rhythm to consume their physical strength.

  The following troops then advanced at an even speed and would soon catch up with the Imperial Guard who were exhausted.

  The troops responsible for the pursuit were divided into several groups, with some chasing from behind and others grasping the direction of the Imperial Guard's retreat on both sides.

  Moreover, there were also reserve troops. These reserve troops rode in cars and waited for the pursuing troops to get tired before getting off to take over the pursuit, while the original pursuing troops got on the cars to continue following.

  Under such alternation, how can the Imperial Guard outrun the Revolutionary Army?

  There were also small groups of soldiers riding in cars, shouting on the battlefield, to the fleeing Imperial Guards: "Those who squat and cover their heads will be spared, and they will be allowed to return home after the war!"

  Run! Run! Run!

  The infantry of the Imperial Guard was at a disadvantage, those cavalry had long since run away with Feng Guozhang and others, but they could only rely on their two legs to run as hard as they could.

  Looking at the Revival Army chasing behind, and the intermittent "bang bang bang" of gunfire, the Imperial Guard infantry ran even faster, almost using all their might.

  The Stormtroopers' MP 18 submachine guns made a loud cracking noise, and each shot was a coarse bang that made the Guards infantrymen's hearts tremble with fear.

  In comparison, the sound of the ZB-26 light machine gun was more pleasant, but this sound was a harbinger of death, even more terrifying than those submachine guns.

  This light machine gun is extremely accurate, and its effective range has reached 800 meters. In the hands of a skilled soldier, it is a deadly weapon.

  The troops responsible for driving sheep, when they strike, are absolutely ruthless and merciless. Anyone who doesn't crouch down with their head in their hands will be shot and killed without hesitation.

  Especially those motorcycles equipped with heavy machine guns, this is absolutely a fierce sheep herding tool. As long as the infantry of the Imperial Guard wants to run in other directions, they will definitely be swept away by a burst of bullets. If you obediently follow their desired direction, you won't be shot by these heavy machine guns.

  This forced those good-for-nothing Imperial Guards infantrymen to exert themselves and run for their lives.

  So excited, done for! Ran for a while and couldn't run anymore.

  The infantry of the Imperial Guard, unable to move forward, simply threw away their weapons and squatted on the ground with their heads in their hands. "Damn it, I'm not running anymore! Do whatever you want!"

  A pursuit ensued and the rear troops of Fuxing Army captured a large number of prisoners.

  When these defeated soldiers were driven to Ningjin County, they had reached the limit of their physical strength. Some of them had run so hard that they spat out white foam and fell to the ground, dead.

  The second expedition had already laid a big net in Ningjin County, and the defeated soldiers who fled to Ningjin County were easily captured.

  After the war, the Revival Army quickly swept the battlefield and captured a large amount of military supplies. Although these broken toys were not highly valued by the Revival Army, they could still be sold for some silver coins or distributed to the militia for training purposes.

  According to statistics, in this battle, the Revival Army killed 5,683 Imperial Guards and captured 12,653. Only more than 2,000 Imperial Guards escaped from the battlefield.

  It can be said that after this battle, the Qing imperial guard had completely ceased to exist.

  ……

  Anhui Wuhu, after sending out a telegram, Jiang Yu arrived here.

  The Nanjing provisional government has been making a move, claiming 200,000 militia to the outside world. A few days ago, they sent someone again to threaten that if we don't retreat from Shandong, they will dispatch troops to punish us.

  In order to stabilize the rear, Jiang Yu personally went to Wuhu and brought over 13,000 people from the Second Division. The Second Division was different from the First Division, it was a Type B division, more convenient and mobile than Type A divisions, suitable for fighting in more complex terrain.

  The land of Jiangnan is densely covered with water networks, and it's not very convenient for armored troops.

  Moreover, in dealing with the Nanjing interim government, Jiang and Yu were confident that they could handle it with just one secondary division.

  "Commander-in-Chief, the Texas victory is great. Our army has annihilated most of the Imperial Guard's forces, with only over 2,000 people escaping. The General Staff has sent a telegram asking how to deal with these prisoners." Tang Hanyuan handed him a telegram, and Jiang Yu took it and read it, saying without hesitation: "Bring them all back, send them to the mine to dig mines."

  Damn it, they're all free labor!

  This is all high-end lip gloss!

  "Also, let Jiang Fangzhen resolve the Texas Rangers as soon as possible. The war cannot be prolonged." Jiang Yu said to Tang Hanyuan.

  "Yes!"

  ……

  On February 25, the Nanjing provisional government, under Yuan Shikai's instruction and promise, resolved to suppress the Restoration Society, gathering nearly 60,000 troops to attack Anhui Province.

  Jiang Yu personally went to the front line of Ma'anshan to command, and through flexible tactics, he defeated the 60,000-strong army formed by the Nanjing temporary government, making them cry out for their fathers and mothers.

  The troops raised by the Nanjing provisional government were first of all not very professional and secondly based on the foundation of the Qing dynasty's southern new army.

  The Southern New Army was poorly equipped, without even heavy machine guns, and the artillery was also very poor. The automatic firepower was also lacking, and in the face of the Revival Army, which had a large number of artillery and automatic firepower, as well as a strong will to fight, they were simply no match.

  The battle lasted nearly six hours, and due to the lack of powerful weapons, the Restoration Army fought desperately. After a series of skirmishes, they closed in with machine guns and submachine guns, and as soon as the trigger was pulled, a large area would be swept away.

  The Southern Revolutionary Army was defeated, with only a few thousand casualties, and the soldiers fled in all directions, making it impossible to catch them.

  Sun Dapao was almost scared out of his wits this time, and after hearing that the revolutionary army had suffered a great defeat at the front line, he even packed up his valuables in preparation to flee.

  The independent regiment stationed in Shanghai also clashed fiercely with the Shanghai Revolutionary Army after the outbreak of fighting, and after nearly five hours of fighting, the Shanghai Independent Regiment drove the Shanghai Revolutionary Army out.

  After Jiang Yu led his troops into southern Jiangsu, he did not go to Nanjing, but instead went straight to Changzhou, Wuxi and Suzhou, continuing the style of grabbing territory.

  Changzhou, Wuxi and Suzhou are all rich and prosperous places, not to mention Shanghai. The tax revenue from Shanghai alone can support three divisions, which has always been a coveted territory for modern warlords.

  Jiang Yu has a very deep foundation in Sunan, and Jiang Yuan Chuan is also a giant in Sunan. Many members of the East China Chamber of Commerce organized by Jiang Yu are from Sunan.

  In terms of foundation, Jiangsu and Sichuan have a much stronger foundation in Suzhou than Sun Dapao.

  He led his troops south of the Yangtze River, and although he encountered resistance from those large landowners, he still occupied Changzhou, Wuxi, and Suzhou at an extremely fast pace.

  Southern Jiangsu has been a place of literary and artistic talents since ancient times. This is an area with a large number of talented people, and it is also the most economically prosperous region in China. Absolutely the best piece of land in China.

  In Shandong, Jiang Fangzhen, after solving the Forbidden Army, again surrounded Dezhou with his main force, and for several days it was still a siege without an attack.

  Three days later, the Revival Army successfully dug a tunnel into the city.

  After nightfall, the Restoration Army launched a surprise attack on the city through underground tunnels. As soon as they entered the city, the Queue Army was already announcing its final days. Street fighting was the strong point of the Restoration Army, and automatic firepower could play a huge advantage in the battle.

  After the Revival Army entered the city, they quickly clashed with the Braid Army in a fierce battle. The Braid Army was known for their fearless and ferocious fighting style, but this time it didn't apply.

  The reason why the braided army is so fierce and fearless of death is that Zhang Xun promised them that within three days after entering the city, they could do whatever they wanted, whether it was looting or rape.

  But this time, it's really a matter of life and death.

  The Revival Army entered the city, causing the morale of the Braid Army to collapse directly. The battle did not last long, only more than three hours, and the Braid Army was killed by more than 3,000 people, captured by more than 12,000 people, and the rest disguised themselves as ordinary people hiding.

  Zhang Xun, the commander of the Braided Army, was shot dead in the rear courtyard of the government office in Dezhou.

  This day restored the Qing dynasty for three days, the commander with a queue has fallen from his horse and is on his way to the Yellow Springs.

  The news of the defeat of the Forbidden Army, the Queue Army and the Revolutionary Army by the Restoration Army spread like wildfire, shocking the entire nation.

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  The second update is here!

  Brothers are so powerful! Didn't go up in recommendation and blasted the book that was recommended, although it took four days.

  Besides, this book has been signed by A.