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"Where are we going?"

Xiao Yan didn't understand what was going on and asked in confusion.

"Of course, we will visit these three cities in three days!"

As Xia Yun spoke, he pointed out the locations of three cities.

Surprisingly, they are three of the five cities currently closest to them!

Judging from the map, there were nearly seventeen or eighteen cities occupied by Japanese pirates in the southeastern coastal area.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face suddenly showed a look of sudden enlightenment, and a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

There is no doubt that if Xia Yun mobilized a large number of troops to besiege the two cities of Badong and Hebi, the nearby Japanese pirates would inevitably send massive reinforcements.

By that time, the defenses of the three nearby cities would be weak, and he only needed to lead thousands of cavalry to recapture all three cities.

This is equivalent to Xia Yun giving him a credit for free.

Because even an ordinary general can accomplish this task easily.

"Don't you give Xia face, my Lord?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's hesitation, Xia Yun immediately spoke with a smile, his words full of linguistic art.

"Master Xia, you are joking. This is a merit that I have earned for free. How can I not be willing?"

"The king is willing to obey your orders!"

As Xiao Yan spoke, he stood up, clasped his hands and bowed to Xia Yun.

"it is good!"

Xia Yun laughed and handed a military order personally to Xiao Yan!

……

As soon as Xia Yun's order was issued, Qin Tianye quickly led 80,000 infantry troops to set off.

After just half a day, the army arrived at the front line of Badong Hebi.

Afterwards, Qin Tianye divided his troops into two parts at the first opportunity, each with 40,000 people, and launched attacks on Badong and Hebi respectively.

From the very beginning, the rhythm of the entire attack was like a storm, giving the Japanese pirates no chance to breathe.

The Japanese pirates who were suddenly attacked, after figuring out the situation, launched a defensive counterattack on the spot.

While preventing Xia Yun's army from climbing the city wall, they immediately sent a large number of cavalry to break out of the encirclement and go to other nearby cities to seek help.

As for the cavalrymen who went to ask for help, Qin Tianye ordered them to pass.

To put it simply, Xia Yun's strategic goal this time is to surround the enemy and attack the reinforcements.

The 10,000 elite soldiers led by Xu Wan'er had already entered the ambush position while the main army was attacking Badong Hebi.

You must know that these ten thousand elite soldiers are equipped with the most advanced automatic rifles, and their ferocious firepower is enough to crush an army of one hundred thousand!

as predicted.

In less than half a day.

The cavalry who escaped from the two cities of Badong and Hebi arrived at the other three nearby cities.

The three cities occupied by the Japanese pirates immediately fled in full force, leaving only a very small number of soldiers to guard the cities.

The reason why they are so crazy is very simple.

The cities of Badong and Hebi can almost be regarded as the gateways from Fujian to Zhejiang region.

Once these two cities were recaptured by the Daliang army, although these cities seemed to have not been attacked, they had actually become fish on the chopping board!

"Sir, all the Japanese pirates from the three nearby cities have come out in full force and are currently heading towards Badong and Hebi. They are expected to arrive at the battle front early tomorrow morning."

"General Qin Tianye sent back news that the combat effectiveness of the Japanese pirates in Badong and Hebi is far lower than expected before the battle. The battle can be resolved in two days at the earliest!"

"General Jiang Wenzhong sent back news that our cavalry encountered a Japanese pirate cavalry unit of several thousand people in the southeastern coastal area. After a bloody battle, the Japanese pirate cavalry was completely wiped out!"

"..."

Inside the central army tent, as the fighting intensified, the number of soldiers delivering messages coming in and out increased.

Xia Yun listened to the various battle reports coming back from the front lines, and his originally anxious heart finally calmed down a little.

Compared with ordinary troops, the Japanese pirates' combat effectiveness may be good, but compared with the elite army he led, the Japanese pirates' combat effectiveness is obviously insufficient.

This gave him more time to implement the attack plan he had originally formulated in his mind.

"Send a message to Lord Xu, and order him to stop all the Japanese pirates from attacking the city at all costs."

Xia Yun spoke in a deep voice.

"Yes, handsome!"

Following Xia Yun's order, the messenger soldier hurriedly left the central army tent and headed to the front line again!

……

The soldiers fought in full swing, and in the blink of an eye another night had passed.

After a whole night of fierce attack, the cities of Badong and Hebi had suffered considerable damage.

The Japanese pirate defenders in the two cities were tortured to exhaustion under the continuous attacks of the army ordered by Qin Tianye, and had no time to rest at all.

You know, there were only more than 20,000 Japanese pirates in each city.

Qin Tianye commanded a total of 80,000 siege troops, which meant that he could rotate troops from the battlefield at any time.

When one group of troops rests, another group will continue to attack the city.

Once the Japanese pirates show signs of fatigue, Qin Tianye will send reinforcements gradually.

As a result, the Japanese pirates had to be fully alert and use all their strength to resist.

But as time goes on, these more than 40,000 Japanese pirates are bound to be exhausted and the city will be breached by Qin Tianye.

This is also one of the reasons why Qin Tianye estimated that this battle would be over in just two days.

When the sun rose from the other side of the sea, a fierce battle broke out between the blocking positions set up by Xu Wan'er and the reinforcements that poured out from the three nearby cities.

Of course, this was more of a one-sided massacre than a battle.

The reinforcements coming from three directions were blocked by three ambush positions set up by Xu Wan'er.

Xu Wan'er deployed about three thousand elite soldiers at each ambush position.

Even if they faced an enemy that was ten times their size, under the powerful firepower, the Japanese pirates had no means of counterattack except hiding behind cover.

Some Japanese pirates who appeared on flat terrain fell in a pool of blood on the spot!

While the battle between Badong and Hebi continued, Zhao Gongming and Lei Zhenning also received battle reports from Xia Yun.

At this time, the two were sitting in the central military camp outside Diaoyu City.

Under Diaoyu City, an army of 200,000 is launching a fierce attack because there are nearly 50,000 Japanese pirates in the city.

"According to Xia Yun, he can capture Badong Hebi and its three surrounding cities in three days at most, and annihilate 100,000 Japanese pirates at the same time."

In the central army camp, Lei Zhenning told the news brought by Xia Yun on the spot.

"Good fight!"

Zhao Gongming slammed the table. They and Xia Yun attacked the Japanese pirates from the north and south, and the effect of their strike was very obvious.

Over the past few days, he has led his army to recapture three cities occupied by Japanese pirates and annihilated about 30,000 Japanese pirates.

After the recapture of Diaoyu City, the 50,000 Japanese pirate defenders in the city were naturally wiped out.

By then, he and Xia Yun would be able to wipe out at least half of the Japanese pirate forces!

Even though Zhao Gongming had anticipated such a devastating speed in killing the enemies, he still couldn't help but feel a little emotional.