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

At dawn, the camp of the Northwest Army of China was already a busy scene. Special transport trains, like giant steel dragons, slowly drove out of the camp and headed towards the frontier positions in the south of Kikuchi County along the carefully laid tracks. These trains were specially designed and reinforced to carry the huge and heavy parts of the Gustav cannon, ensuring that they were safe during the long journey.

On the train, each carriage was filled with precision parts, from huge gun barrels to tiny screws, each carefully packaged and fixed to prevent any accidents during transportation. The carriages were closely connected to form an indestructible steel defense line, as if announcing the Northwest Army's firm belief in victory.

As the train slowly drove into the vast land in the south of Kikuchi County, the sky in the distance was already turning pale. The Northwest Army's engineering troops had been waiting here for a long time. They were wearing camouflage uniforms, holding tools, and their faces were filled with nervousness and expectation. When the train slowly stopped, the engineers quickly took action, using heavy equipment such as cranes and hoists to carefully unload the parts of the giant cannon one by one, and placed them according to the plan made in advance.

At this time, a special assembly team of 2,000 people also began their work. These workers are elites who have been strictly selected and trained. They include experienced old technicians and passionate young engineers. Under the leadership of an experienced commander, they quickly divided the work and cooperated with each other. Some were responsible for installing the gun barrel, some were responsible for debugging the mechanical structure, and some were responsible for laying the special tracks required for the gun position.

The entire assembly process is extremely complex and delicate, and every detail needs to be carefully handled. Workers use precision measuring tools to accurately align parts, ensuring that every screw is tightened in place and every interface is tightly fitted. In the tense and orderly atmosphere, the outline of the Gustav cannon gradually becomes clear, and its huge body looks particularly majestic in the morning light.

Three days later, the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army, Zheng Zeyu, stood in an open field, wearing a neat military uniform, his eyes revealing determination and wisdom. His eyes were fixed on the giant Gustav cannon that had just been assembled. The towering gun barrel shone with a cold metallic luster in the sun. It was several stories high, like a guardian god, standing on the front line of the battlefield.

Zheng Zeyu's mouth corners lifted unconsciously, his eyes flashing with shock and anticipation. He slowly approached the giant cannon and carefully observed its huge body with a metallic luster.

"It's really amazing!" Zheng Zeyu exclaimed sincerely.

Li Minghui, a middle-aged officer and head of the engineering corps, turned around and walked towards Zheng Zeyu.

"Commander-in-chief, you've come just in time." Li Minghui saluted in a standard military salute, and then continued, "This is our secret weapon - the Gustav cannon. From transportation to assembly, every link embodies the hard work and wisdom of our engineering corps."

Zheng Zeyu nodded, his eyes still fixed on the cannon, as if he wanted to imprint every detail of this behemoth in his mind.

"Captain Li, please tell me in detail about its assembly process." Zheng Zeyu's tone revealed great interest.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief." Li Minghui responded and began to explain, "First, we used a special transport train to transport the various parts of the giant cannon from the rear base to here. These parts were carefully packaged and fixed to ensure safety during transportation. After arriving, we quickly organized people to assemble them. The whole process required the close cooperation of thousands of workers and took several days to complete."

At this point, Li Minghui pointed to the busy soldiers and said, "Look, they are doing the final debugging and calibration of the gun barrel to ensure the accuracy of the shooting. At the same time, we have also laid special tracks and support structures around the gun position to withstand the huge recoil generated when the cannon is fired."

"As for its power..." Li Minghui's tone was full of pride. "The shells of the Gustav cannon weigh several tons. Whether it is an armor-piercing shell or a high-explosive shell, it can cause a devastating blow to the enemy's fortifications. Its range is an astonishing tens of kilometers, which is enough to carry out precise strikes outside the enemy's firepower coverage."

Zheng Zeyu was fascinated by what he heard. He turned to look at Li Minghui, his eyes gleaming with approval. "Captain Li, you did a great job! With weapons like this, we will definitely be able to catch the enemy off guard!"

Li Minghui smiled slightly and saluted Zheng Zeyu. "Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief. Our engineering corps will go all out to ensure that the cannon plays the greatest role on the battlefield!"

A tense and solemn atmosphere quickly spread in the Fuso troops stationed in Kikuchi Prefecture. The report sent back by the scouts was like a bombshell, shocking everyone - the Northwest Army of China had deployed such a steel behemoth at the front line. The huge gun barrel stood like an insurmountable mountain on the battlefield, which was daunting.

Watanabe Huihara, the commander of the Fuso troops, frowned, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes. He was well aware of the potential threat of this giant cannon. Once it was used, it would cause a devastating blow to his own fortifications and troop deployment. So he immediately ordered the air force to prepare for an unprecedented air strike, vowing to destroy this behemoth.

However, the Northwest Army obviously did not leave any opportunity for the Fuso troops. Nearly 20,000 troops were stationed around the Gustav cannon, protecting it like a solid wall. Not only that, the Northwest Army also built a strict air defense system, from the ground to the air, so that any enemy who tried to approach the cannon would have nowhere to hide.

When the Fuso Air Force fighter formation roared towards the battlefield, they were greeted by two air force fighter squadrons that had been ready for battle. These elite pilots of the Northwest Army drove advanced fighter planes, drew graceful arcs in the air, and quickly surrounded the Fuso fighter formation. A fierce aerial battle ensued, with the sound of machine guns and missiles intertwined, dyeing the sky a fiery red.

However, in the face of powerful anti-aircraft firepower and superb flying skills, Fuso's air force seemed powerless. Every attack they made was cleverly resolved by the Northwest Army, and the Northwest Army's counterattack was as fierce as a storm. In the end, after paying a heavy price, Fuso's air force had to abandon the air strike plan against the Gustav cannon and returned home in disappointment.