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

In the following days, the Northwest Revolutionary Army entered a stage of rapid development.

With the addition of this group of world-class instructors, the combat effectiveness and military quality of the Northwest Revolutionary Army soldiers began to improve in all aspects by leaps and bounds.

On the other side, after more than 10 days of trekking, Liu Gangding finally arrived at Yanzhou City, the capital of Jiangbei Province.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar, prosperous and bustling Yanzhou City in front of him, Liu Kangding's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence.

After Liu Gangding had disguised himself like him, Yan Shuangying, who was wearing a coarse cloth, slowly said, "Deputy Commander Liu, do you have a clear target for the officers of the Jiangbei Corps that you are planning to instigate to rebel when you return to Yanzhou City this time?"

Liu Gangding nodded and said, "Our first target is the Jiangbei Corps, the commander of the 1th Regiment of the 62nd Division, Wang Liqun."

"This man was once Commander Su's personal bodyguard like me. Later, he was demoted to lead troops in the army. He is a graduate of Dingbei Military Academy, and his ability to lead troops in battle is not weak."

"If it weren't for his outstanding talents, I'm afraid the Pang family would have stripped him of his military power and kicked him out of the Jiangbei Army long ago."

"He, like us old brothers who follow the commander, has a very deep affection for the Su family. Find him first, and the chance of success is more than 1%."

Two days later, in an ancient house in Yanzhou City, Wang Liqun rushed back home from the military base, exhausted.

Wang Liqun has only an old mother in her 60s at home. She is very old. On weekdays, only Wang Liqun's mother lives in the ancestral home with a few servants who take care of her life.

Every two weeks, Wang Liqun would rush back to Yanzhou City from Pingshan County where his troops were stationed to visit his mother.

Wang Liqun was a well-known filial son. He was extremely filial to his mother. Every time he came back, he brought a lot of bags and a lot of supplements.

After the housekeeper opened the door, Wang Liqun hurried into the courtyard, calling out, "Mom, I'm back. This time I asked a friend from the northeast to bring you some deer antlers to replenish your qi and blood."

Wang Liqun's mother came out from the main hall in a hurry and looked at Wang Liqun with a slightly reproachful look: "I am already old, why do I need you to bring these supplements home every day? If you don't save some money now, you may not even be able to find a wife in the future."

Wang Liqun laughed and said, "Mom, marrying a wife is not as important as nourishing your body."

"Nonsense, there are three unfilial acts, and the worst is not having a grandson. You are almost 30 years old and I still don't have a grandson. What sin did I commit in my previous life? I'm telling you, if you don't bring me a wife, I will disown you as my son."

When it comes to her son's marriage, the old lady seems to have endless things to say and keeps complaining.

Wang Liqun could only accompany Xiaoxin and slowly coax his mother into the main room.

"Oh, by the way, Liqun, a few days ago someone came to your house and said he was your good brother. He passed by Yanjing City and came to see you. I said you were not at home, so he left a note and left. He also told me to show you the note when I come back."

Wang Liqun patted his mother's shoulders and responded nonchalantly: "Mom, just show me the note later. It's probably from an old acquaintance."

After having dinner with his mother, Wang Liqun picked up the note his mother gave him. After taking a quick glance at it, Wang Liqun's pupils suddenly shrank.

Wang Liqun was very familiar with the handwriting on the note. It was clearly the handwriting of his elder brother, Liu Kangding.

An address was left on the note, and it was specifically stated that if Wang Liqun returned home, he should go to the address on the note to meet Liu Kangding first.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Liqun put on his military jacket, said hello to the housekeeper, and hurried out.

In Yanzhou City, at Wutong Inn, Wang Liqun knocked on the door of Room No. 2 with a nervous mood.

A burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and Liu Gangding opened the door from the inside. Wang Liqun was stunned at first when he saw a big man with a beard opening the door, but then he quickly recognized that the person in front of him was his big brother Liu Gangding, whom he had been thinking about day and night.

After looking around, Liu Gangding pulled Wang Liqun into the room and closed the door.

The two sat down opposite each other at the tea table in the room. Wang Liqun said to Liu Kangding, "Brother Liu, I heard that you and the young commander went to a remote place in the northwest. Some time ago, it was widely spread all over the country that the young commander established the Northwest Revolutionary Army in Linzhou. Two days ago, I heard that the Northwest Revolutionary Army is now very powerful. It has completely annihilated the 76th Division of the Guo faction warlord and conquered a large area of ​​territory. Why did you suddenly come to Yanzhou City to find me this time?"

Liu Gangding calmly poured Wang Liqun a cup of tea, then got straight to the point: "I came here this time to bring you guys to the Northwest to serve the young commander. Now our Northwest Revolutionary Army is thriving and growing in size, and we are currently in need of some experienced officers."

"The young commander asked me to return to Yanzhou City to instigate a group of former members of the Jiangbei Army and the Su family. You are the first person I thought of."

Wang Liqun hesitated for a moment and slowly said, "Brother Liu, we have a life-and-death friendship. When I was under Commander Su, you took good care of me. Logically, since you asked me to do so, I cannot refuse you. After all, you are now the commander of the Jiangbei Army. If I run away with you, all my brothers will be implicated."

"You know my situation. I only have one mother left at home, and she's old. The northwest is extremely remote, and the journey is exhausting. I can't take her and her family to the northwest."

Liu Gangding glared at Wang Liqun.

"Don't talk nonsense to me, kid. Just tell me the truth. Is your life in the Jiangbei Army easy or not?"

Wang Liqun smiled bitterly and said, "After all, I was once Commander Su's confidant. The Pang family guarded against me like a thief, and the upper-level direct leaders also embarrassed me every day. To be honest, I have had enough of this kind of life. Zhengming, Nie Li and the others were kicked out of the Jiangbei Army by Pang Jia a long time ago."

"Those senior generals of the older generation who were loyal to Commander Su were either stripped of their military power and kicked out of the Jiangbei Army, or died inexplicably at the hands of the Fuso people, causing panic among the people. The Pang family did whatever it took to gain control of the military."

Liu Gangding's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. "Fuck, the Pang family is still in contact with the Fuso people? I knew that when Commander Su was assassinated by the Fuso people, it must have something to do with the Pang family. This old man Pang Jinghong has brought shame to our Jiangbei Army."

"When the old commander was here, he never treated these foreign powers well. From top to bottom, there is not a single spineless person in the entire Jiangbei Army Corps who is willing to kowtow to foreigners. This Pang Jinghong really deserves to die."