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

Inside the Cangyuan County Security Corps’ headquarters, a soldier panted and strode into the room where the Corps Commander Li Qinghua was.

"Captain! Someone has come to inspect. It's Wang Hongfa from the 319th Regiment!"

Li Qinghua sobered up instantly. Although he had never met Wang Hongfa before, he had heard of him. He was a very old-fashioned and serious person. He especially couldn't stand seeing people gathering together to eat and drink and being free and undisciplined.

"Wake up, everyone! Someone is coming from above! Clear the table and come with me to welcome Captain Wang!"

Li Qinghua was also a little confused. Why did Wang Hongfa suddenly come to Cangyuan County for inspection when he was not staying in Hanbei City? And he was not notified in advance.

Although he was confused, Wang Hongfa's status was far higher than his own and he could not afford to offend him. Li Qinghua tidied his clothes and brought a few key members to the gate of the base, ready to welcome the so-called Wang Hongfa.

Soon, four or five military trucks drove up one after another. Li Qinghua was slightly stunned. Cars are very rare in China nowadays. Ordinary warlords would never consider buying cars from the great powers, and even if they bought them, they might not be able to afford to maintain them.

However, the 319th Regiment is the trump card of the Third Army, so it is not surprising that it has several troop carriers.

In the cold wind, Li Qinghua stood straight, the redness on his face had not yet faded, and he was waiting expectantly for the important man to get off the car.

The first car stopped at the gate of the base. The platoon leader who led the way jumped out of the car first, and then very attentively helped Mo Shaohua open the door on his side.

Mo Shaohua jumped out of the car and looked at Li Qinghua with a smile.

Li Qinghua looked at Mo Shaohua's unfamiliar black military uniform and froze in place.

Although he had never met Wang Hongfa, Wang Hongfa was already over 40 years old. The man in front of him looked only in his twenties and had the air of a senior military officer, but he definitely couldn't be Wang Hongfa. Could he be Wang Hongfa's bodyguard?

Li Qinghua never dreamed that people from the Northwest Revolutionary Army would appear in front of him so openly.

Mo Shaohua strode forward, hugged Li Qinghua, and before Li Qinghua could speak, his big-eyed grin was already pressing against his forehead.

"I am from the Northwest Revolutionary Army. Tell your security guards to surrender immediately, or I will shoot you dead!"

The moment Mo Shaohua finished speaking, the platoon leader who was leading the way, the backbone of the security team, including the team leader Li Qinghua, all changed their expressions and stood there in amazement, simply unable to believe what Mo Shaohua said.

"Sir... Sir... Don't joke around like that. Be careful of the gun going off accidentally."

"Who the hell is kidding you! If you don't do as I say, your life will be in danger."

Mo Shaohua pushed the insurance with a cold expression, and Li Qinghua finally understood what was going on. It seemed that they were really members of the Northwest Revolutionary Army.

"Yes...we can talk it over. As long as you don't kill me, I will have my people surrender immediately!"

"What the hell are you still standing there for! Gather all the soldiers in our regiment, throw away your weapons, and surrender!"

Li Qinghua turned his head and said with a smile: "Sir, are you satisfied with this? To be honest, I have been looking forward to the arrival of our Northwest Revolutionary Army in Cangyuan County. The whole Linzhou has spread the news that your Northwest Revolutionary Army is a force that truly fights for the people. I have long wanted to abandon the dark and join the light."

Mo Shaohua looked at Li Qinghua with a fawning look on his face, and felt a little emotional in his heart. This guy is quite sensible.

Mo Shaohua's icy expression softened: "As long as you don't play tricks on me and do what I say, I can spare your life."

"Don't worry, I will never have any improper thoughts! To put it bluntly, we are just a local security group with only a few people. We can't even get full pay from the higher-ups, and the brothers don't want to work for the Guo clique any more."

Soon, the three or four hundred soldiers of the security regiment were called together. Under Li Qinghua's order, they threw their weapons aside, formed a long row, and squatted at the gate of the base with their heads in their hands.

Two or three hundred fully armed soldiers from the 16th Brigade jumped out of several troop transport trucks and took control of the situation in the first place.

"Go in and search, and take control of their radio station as soon as possible!"

An hour later, Xue Ding and other senior officers of the 16th Brigade gathered in an empty room in the security regiment’s headquarters to hold a meeting.

The entire Cangyuan County was heavily blocked and no one was allowed to enter or leave to prevent news from leaking.

In the yard, Li Qinghua was sweating profusely as he called out, "Hurry up and ask the kitchen to boil some hot water. Go to my room and get the best tea leaves to make tea for the officers. Also, ask them to prepare meals and kill a few chickens. After the meeting, the officers must be hungry. Let them feel the enthusiasm of the people of Cangyuan County."

The commander of the guard battalion found it quite funny to see Li Qinghua yelling and shouting. Not only did this guy not have the slightest sense of shame as a prisoner, but he was extremely attentive and had a keen eye for details. It was obvious at first glance that he was a good flatterer.

"Early tomorrow morning, I will lead the 12th regiment to set up an ambush outside Qingshan County on the border of Fengshan City."

Kuang Qingfeng pointed at the military map spread out on the table and said slowly, "The Wild Boar Forest, thirty miles south of Qingshan County, is a great place to set up an ambush. The official road passes right through the middle, and there are high mountains and dense forests on both sides. As long as we set up an ambush here in advance, we will definitely be able to capture this Fuso League."

"The only problem is that it will be very difficult for you, Brigade Commander, to take Hanbei City without heavy firepower."

"According to the information sent by our people, the 319th Regiment, the ace unit of the Third Army, is stationed in Hanbei City. This is a reinforced regiment with 75 people and six fully staffed battalions. It has 105 heavy machine guns and no less than light machine guns. It also has its own artillery battalion with MM mountain cannons and two MM howitzers. The four city walls have been reinforced and equipped with firing points. The defense is very strict. Now the only way to enter and exit is the West Gate. Everyone entering the city must have their ID checked."

Xue Ding took a sip of tea and frowned as he said, "As long as you guys fire a gun, Hanbei City will get the news and will definitely be on high alert, so both sides must communicate well and act at the same time. This one battle will decide the outcome!"

"Commander, I have an idea."

"This Christie may be a breakthrough. He is from the Yinggeli Far East Company and is also an antique dealer. He lives in Hanbei City all year round and has his own business in the city. If we can use his power to bring a group of our people in and seize control of the city gate, then this matter will be easy to handle."

Xue Ding pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Have someone bring Christie in. Oh, and also call the head of the Cangyuan County Security Corps, Li Qinghua, in to find out the situation."