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

It turned out to be just as Liu Chengxu had expected.

The next day, we received news that Zhenyuan City had been completely captured by the Northwest Revolutionary Army.

Zheng Jiahai, commander of the 121st Brigade, directly announced his unconditional surrender to the Northwest Revolutionary Army, opened the gates of Yuanshan City, and welcomed the 1st Brigade of the Northwest Revolutionary Army into the city.

In the former 121st Brigade headquarters, Wang Hua looked at Zheng Jiahai, who was standing in front of him with a fawning look on his face, and felt quite disdainful.

"You are a man who knows the current situation. Let me tell you, if you don't surrender within two days, the artillery fire of our Northwest Revolutionary Army will surely fall on your 121st Brigade. At that time, whether you, Zheng Jiahai, can still keep your head is another matter."

Zheng Jiahai nodded and said, "Commander Wang, you are right. He who knows the current situation is a hero. Before, Du Xiaojun from the 358th Regiment wanted to attack the Security Regiment. I tried to stop him many times, but he insisted on avenging the Du family. Now, even the grass on his grave is three feet high."

"In fact, I have long admired you, the Northwest Revolutionary Army, and especially your commander-in-chief, General Su Zhengyang. I have great respect for you. The Northwest Revolutionary Army is a team that truly fights for peace. I surrendered with the 121st Brigade just to comply with public opinion."

Wang Hua looked at Zheng Jiahai in front of him with a hint of deep meaning.

This person is very flexible and his ability to flatter others is truly amazing.

"Since you took the initiative to open the city gates and surrender, I can spare you the trouble, but our commander-in-chief said that all the money you have extorted from the people of Yuanshan City over the years, as well as your Zheng family's property, must be handed over to our Northwest Revolutionary Army without a penny less."

"If you're short of a dollar, I'll use my gun to shoot two more holes in your body."

Zheng Jiahai showed a trace of pain in his heart. He had accumulated a huge fortune over the years, and now, it would all go to the Northwest Revolutionary Army.

However, being able to save his own life was already a blessing in disguise. Thinking of this, Zheng Jiahai felt a little better.

"Commander Wang, after all, my Zheng family still has a large family to feed and feed, so can you please leave me a little bit of money, just a little bit of money will be fine."

Wang Hua narrowed his eyes and looked at Zheng Jiahai.

The murderous intent in his eyes made Zheng Jiahai shudder.

Zheng Jiahai lowered his head unconsciously, not daring to look at Wang Hua.

After a moment, Zheng Jiahai gritted his teeth and spoke again: "I will definitely hand over all the wealth I have accumulated over the years, and I will never embezzle a single cent."

Wang Hua nodded in satisfaction and said, "We, the Northwest Revolutionary Army, are generous and tolerant by sparing your life. You must not dig your own grave and ask for more."

"Yes, yes, what Brigade Commander Wang said is correct."

Zheng Jiahai responded while wiping the cold sweat from his head and nodding.

"Hand over your troops to our Northwest Revolutionary Army, and you can get out with your family. If you run into the guns of our Northwest Revolutionary Army again in the future, you won't be so lucky."

Zheng Jiahai was slightly stunned. He originally thought that he could get a job under the Northwest Revolutionary Army, but now he was penniless and had to take his whole family with him, not knowing where to go.

But now he was under someone else's roof and had to bow his head. He didn't dare to have any opinions and could only turn around and leave.

After returning home, Zheng Jiahai immediately asked the accountant at home to compile a list of all the foreign shops and properties and hand it over to the 1st Brigade.

Zheng Jiahai's second concubine complained: "The Northwest Revolutionary Army is too cruel. They are really unwilling to leave any property to our Zheng family. How are we going to live in the future?"

Zheng Jiahai shouted impatiently: "I am lucky to have saved my head. You only care about money. I still have some ancestral property in Yushan City in the north of Linzhou. I can only take you back to live there."

The concubine rolled her eyes at Zheng Jiahai in dissatisfaction and said, "I followed you for money, for wealth and glory, and for your position as a brigade commander."

Now you have nothing. I am young and beautiful. It is easy for me to find someone to take over. Why should I live a hard life with you?

After the concubine turned around and left, she packed up some of her jewelry and jade and ran away with Zheng Jiahai's housekeeper.

Zheng Jiahai was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

After handing over the troops and all his property and cash to the Northwest Revolutionary Army, Zheng Jiahai returned north to Yushan City with his original wife and family.

At this point, the Northwest Revolutionary Army had successfully swallowed up all the territories of the original 76th Division. In less than 10 days, it had completely annihilated an entire reorganized division, and this was when the 76th Division had the advantage of city defense.

The battle record of the Northwestern Revolutionary Army shocked the entire Linzhou Province.

In the Governor's Mansion of Linzhou Province in Yong'an City, Guo Qicheng had a gloomy face and a ferocious look as if he wanted to devour someone.

Jia Ming, the commander of the Second Army of the Guo faction, stood in front of Guo Qicheng with his head lowered, not daring to breathe.

"In less than 10 days, the 76th Division, with nearly 2 combat troops, was completely annihilated by the Northwest Revolutionary Army. Tell me, what's the point of keeping all these troops like you?"

"Even if we catch more than 1 pigs, it will take several days. You losers are more aggressive than others when it comes to benefits, but when it comes to a tough battle, you can't even beat a local armed force. My face is swollen now. People outside are saying that our Guo faction warlords are the biggest joke in the northwest."

Wang Tianlu, the commander of the First Army beside Jia Ming, sneered with a gloating look: "Governor, I have said it long ago that the Second Army is full of useless idiots. When it comes to a tough battle, they are all useless. If we give them so many weapons and equipment and salaries every year, and give them to our First Army, our Guo warlords would have dominated the northwest long ago."

Jia Ming glared at Wang Tianlu fiercely.

"If your First Army was really capable, you wouldn't have fought the Zhao warlords for so many years without any result."

"Okay, everyone, shut up. Now that the Northwest Revolutionary Army has occupied the 76th Division's territory, they have become a serious threat to us. How do you think we can solve this problem?"

"I didn't call you here to have a fight in front of me. Come up with a perfect solution for me right now. How can we completely crush the Northwest Revolutionary Army in the southern part of Linzhou Province?"

Wang Tianlu straightened his body and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "My First Army is willing to share the Governor's worries. Isn't it just a Northwest Revolutionary Army composed of local armed forces? How capable can they be? Please give the order, Governor. I will dispatch my 9th Division to the southern part of Linzhou Province. Within two months, I will wipe out the entire Northwest Revolutionary Army with the force of thunder and lightning, and take off Su Zhengyang's head and use it as a chamber pot for the commander."