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

In fact, the 14th Army led by Hong Jing has already achieved quite good results on the battlefield. Relying on its mature tactical system and the indomitable fighting will of the grassroots soldiers, the 14th Army, which was on the offensive, formed an almost 1:1 battle loss with the enemy.

In a war where flesh and blood are used to attack enemy positions, this casualty ratio is completely unbelievable.

After more than half a year of settling down, Su Zhengyang's large number of outstanding military talents from the system and the mature training and cultivation system have enabled the Southern Military Region troops, which were mainly reorganized from the former Lianzhou Army, Jiaozhou Army and part of the Hanzhou Army, to have extremely obvious improvements in both combat effectiveness and execution.

Today, the air force of Northern Xinjiang has been thoroughly developed and is close to maturity. Under Northern Xinjiang, there are three air force units, namely the 1st Northern Xinjiang Air Division, the 2nd Northern Xinjiang Air Division, and the Northern Xinjiang Longxing Aviation Special Operations Brigade. They own more than bombers and fighters of different types.

The Air Force has a force of about 300 people, 1200 top pilots, more than first-class pilots, and a mature logistics system.

In the northern border, seventeen large and small military airports of varying sizes have been built in the past six months. In order to provide ready support for the battles on the front lines, the aviation division's ace flying wing, Squadron A, is now based at the large military airport in Jinling, Bizhou. It is less than 400 kilometers away from Jingbo City and can provide air fire support at any time.

The next afternoon, the sun was scorching the earth, and the Jinling Military Airport was busy. The first and second bomber squadrons of the A Wing were on full alert, ready to carry out an important bombing mission. 120 Stuka bombers were neatly lined up on the runway, their wings gleaming with a cold metallic luster in the sun, like a group of raptors ready to take off.

The members of the bomber squadron were wearing flight suits, flight caps, and oxygen masks, and they were all in high spirits. They skillfully checked the equipment of the aircraft to ensure that each aircraft could take off and fight in the best condition.

Following the commander's order, 120 Stuka bombers started up one after another, with a huge roar echoing over the airport. They rushed into the sky like arrows from a bow, and soon disappeared into the clouds.

At the same time, inside the enemy headquarters on the Nanyue Pass battlefield, a completely different scene took place. The frontline commander, You Anqing, sat in a spacious room, and the furnishings around him revealed a luxurious atmosphere. Imported cigars and red wine were placed on the table, and the air was filled with a faint smell of smoke and wine.

You Anqing crossed his legs, enjoying this rare moment of peace and quiet. He seemed to have completely forgotten the raging war and the bloody battles outside. At this tense moment on the front line, he could still indulge in luxury, which was enough to show the corruption and depravity of the military system of the Southern Government.

You Anqing graduated from the French Military Academy of Saint-Cyr, which has a long history and has trained countless outstanding military talents. However, You Anqing is different from other officers who returned from studying abroad. He has a deep background. His family is a well-known wealthy family in Taizhou, with huge wealth and influence.

The reason why the You family's position is so stable is inseparable from their close connection with the top leaders of the Southern Government. When Huang Guangtai was in power, in order to obtain the financial support of the You family, he had to make compromises and let many of the You family's direct descendants hold important positions in the government and military systems. This transaction of power and money allowed You Anqing and others to thrive in the political and military circles, but it also laid the groundwork for the corruption of the Southern Government.

Although You Anqing graduated from a top military academy, his study abroad experience was more for gilding than for learning real military knowledge. Of course, he did not gain nothing, but on the real battlefield, his military talent was lackluster. In contrast, he was better at enjoying life and tasting all kinds of luxury goods.

At this time, You Anqing was sitting in a spacious room, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, with a comfortable smile on his face. This glass of red wine came from a famous century-old winery in Burgundy, France. The wine was deep ruby ​​red, exuding an alluring fruity aroma and the fragrance of oak barrels. He gently shook the glass, admiring the trajectory of the wine rotating in the glass, as if he was savoring the beauty of life.

The cigar between his fingertips was also a top-grade imported product from abroad. You Anqing took a deep breath, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face amid the smoke. He enjoyed this luxurious life and completely forgot the cruel reality of the war outside.

You Anqing's demeanor and actions vividly show the current situation of the Southern Government, where the rich are living in luxury while the poor are freezing to death on the streets. In this corrupt government system, high-ranking officials like You Anqing only care about their own enjoyment and do not care about the lives of ordinary people. Their extravagant life is in sharp contrast to the hardships of the soldiers on the battlefield, further exacerbating the defeat of the Southern Government.

Huang Guangtai, the president of the South Government, is a person at the pinnacle of power. Although he has only been in the position of president for a short period of twelve years, during this period, he has accomplished the feat of centralization. However, behind this process is a game full of interest entanglements.

Unlike Su Zhengyang, who was willing to take tough measures for his ideals and beliefs, Huang Guangtai's reform path was more based on practical interests. In order to consolidate his power, he had to compromise and make deals with the aristocratic families. Therefore, more than 80% of the important positions in the Southern Government were occupied by the children of these aristocratic families.

Most of these children of noble families were born in powerful families, with huge wealth and deep social connections. Through their family background and influence, they occupied important positions in the political and military circles and became the backbone of the Southern Government. The existence of these people not only ensured the stability of Huang Guangtai's regime, but also exacerbated the corruption and bureaucracy of the Southern Government.

Of course, Huang Guangtai also knew that this situation could not last long. In recent years, he has been working hard to eliminate malpractices and inject fresh blood into the South Government. He promoted a group of talented and virtuous people to important positions in the government and contribute to the development of the regime.

However, this process cannot be completed overnight.

After all, not everyone is like Su Zhengyang, who has the confidence to sweep the world and subdue all parties even if the whole world is full of enemies. Huang Guangtai needs to face the real interests and resistance from the aristocratic families. He needs to carefully balance the interests of all parties to ensure that his regime will not be threatened.

In the military and political system of the Southern Government, the existence of You Anqing is undoubtedly a stark irony. He, a noble son with a dandy temperament, is able to hold a high position in the military system and enjoy power and glory that do not belong to him. This absurd phenomenon is one of the biggest drawbacks of the Southern Government at present.

On the frontline battlefield, artillery fire was raging, and lives were lost every minute and every second. Soldiers fought hard in the baptism of blood and fire, fighting bloody battles for the future and dignity of their respective regimes.

However, in such an environment, visitors to Anqing can enjoy life leisurely, as if they were in another world.

The luxurious furnishings in his military camp formed a sharp contrast with the cruelty of the battlefield. Exquisite furniture, valuable carpets, and a wide range of artworks...all of these highlight You Anqing's noble status and luxurious taste.

The red wine glass in his hand seemed to have become the most ironic symbol on the battlefield. The deep red wine seemed to be mocking the soldiers who shed blood and sacrificed their lives for the Southern Government.

You Anqing had a smug smile on his face, as if he had completely forgotten where he was. He gently shook the red wine glass, admiring the trajectory of the wine swirling in the glass, as if he was savoring the beauty of life. His eyes revealed a hint of disdain and arrogance, as if in his eyes, this war was just a game, and he was the winner of the game.

His cigar danced on his fingertips, emitting a light smoke. He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale the whole world into his lungs. His expression and movements revealed the arrogance and ignorance of a dandy boy, as if in his eyes, the soldiers on the front line were just a group of ignorant cannon fodder, and he was the ruler who was high above.