On June 1719, 6, during the Yongle reign, Liao Xingchao selected his troops and led two legions of 12 men to the Jiangbei border, where the Qin army was located.

In order to inflict a heavy blow to the Qin army, Liao Xingchao's two legions took away one-third of the new army's heavy weapons, including 800 cannons. These were heavy weapons purchased from the United States by Zhou Yangbo by saving money, totaling 2400 105mm howitzers.

Each howitzer cost 2.8 U.S. dollars, with a total cost of 1.2 million U.S. dollars.

Because the United States gave a 4000% discount. After all, a howitzer only costs US dollars. They made seven times the profit, so they had to give an appropriate discount, otherwise they would feel bad.

除了800门榴弹炮外,还带走了1200辆军用卡车,运载着2万发炮弹奔赴前线。这每一枚炮弹重量大约在20公斤,那么这2万发炮弹就是4万公斤。

Thinking of the 4-kilogram artillery shells hitting the Qin army, Zhou Yangbo also smiled brightly.

For this expedition, Zhou Yangbo personally came to the military camp to see the soldiers off, so when he saw the cannons raising their proud heads, how could Zhou Yangbo, who was very vain, not be full of energy and enthusiasm?

"Lord Lei."

Zhou Yangbo looked at Lei He in military uniform and said, "Five thousand guards are under your command. Thank you for your hard work this time, Lord Lei. When you return triumphantly, I will confer upon you the title of Earl."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lei He couldn't suppress his joy as he said, "Your Majesty! I will do my best to serve the court and repay your majesty's trust."

After saying that, Lei He happily got into the car and began to follow the army to the front line.

If he wins this battle, his Lei family can be conferred the title of earl, which is an honor that can be passed down for generations!

Thinking of this, Lei He's eyes became firm, because this was a matter of eternal glory, and his supervision team must always monitor the front-line soldiers and not slack off, and must crush the Qin army with strong strength.

As long as there are deserters, they must be killed forcefully to serve as a warning to others. Only in this way can the front-line soldiers unite and inflict heavy damage on the Qin army.

As Lei He was fantasizing, the army continued marching for seven days and finally arrived at Sancheng County on the border.

"Liao Shuai."

Lei He came to the temporary command center and asked Liao Xingchao, "I wonder what the specific combat plan of my imperial army is going to be next? According to my informants."

Lei He came to the main seat with the imperial sword on his waist and said, "The Qin family has two large army groups at the border. The first army group is stationed in Lang County, and the second army group is stationed in Huaxiang County. Our imperial army is relatively close to the second army group of the Qin army, so I think it should be the Qin army troops that attack Huaxiang County first."

"Well, let's do this without further delay."

Lei He continued, "As night falls, the Qin army thinks we will set up camp soon, so we will catch the Qin army off guard tonight. How about that? My supervisory team will support the army."

"Great, great."

"Very good."

Liao Xingchao applauded and said, "Prime Minister Lei is truly a man of both civil and military talents. Without Prime Minister Lei, my court would be hard to sustain!"

"presumptuous!"

Hearing this, Lei He snorted coldly, "I, Lei He, am just an ant. The Celestial Empire can have its current strength thanks to Your Majesty. Without Your Majesty's divine power to suppress the four directions, without Your Majesty's civil and military achievements, how could the Celestial Empire be what it is today."

"scene!"

Liao Xingchao was thinking: the scene of the country being torn apart? Or the scene of one-third of the country being swallowed up by the Japanese? Or the scene of relying on selling out the country to get loans to buy weapons?

"What Lei Xiang said makes sense."

"In that case, then we will follow the orders of Prime Minister Lei," Liao Xingchao said, "and attack the Qin army tonight."

"what?"

Lei He became wary of the sudden change in the nature of Liao Xingchao, who had always been at odds with him, because he had just killed several of the other party's generals a few days ago.

Isn't this just pointing at his nose and scolding him, telling him to get out? Why?

"But I have a favor to ask of you!"

Liao Xingchao looked at Lei He and said, "I wonder if Prime Minister Lei can let me take full command of the frontline troops."

It turned out to be the case.

Hearing this, Lei He let down his guard. The hard way didn't work, so he tried the soft way.

Thinking that he had subdued Liao Xingchao, a man who refused to obey heaven or earth, Lei He felt a little proud.

"Your Majesty trusts me, Lei He, and lets me take over the position of Chief of Staff at the front. If I do nothing, I'm afraid that Your Majesty will be disappointed in me, Lei He?"

"Don't worry, Minister Lei."

Liao Xingchao patted his chest and said, "Of course you deserve half of the credit. If we lose the battle, I, Liao Xingchao, will take full responsibility."

"What are you talking about, General Liao?" Lei He raised his lips and said, "In that case, the command will be handed over to General Liao, and my supervisory team will be responsible for supervising the battle."

"Very good, very good."

After getting full command, Liao Xingchao showed a hint of murderous intent at the corner of his mouth.

Because among the two legions he led this time, 19 of them were his direct subordinates, but 5 were Lei He's people, that is, the troops of Hong Xinhou, one of the five great generals, but this man has already surrendered to Lei He.

Therefore, if he wants to command the remaining 5 troops, he must get Lei He's approval, so that the plan for the evening can be implemented smoothly.

After gaining full command, Liao Xingchao began to select his troops and generals, letting his own troops serve as the vanguard, Lei He's 10 troops as follow-up support troops, and another troops to support the headquarters.

Anyone who is attentive will find that Lei He's 19 troops were caught in the front and back of the 19 troops under Liao Xingchao's deployment. In Lei He's view, the 5 troops were protecting his troops.

Lei He was very satisfied with Liao Xingchao's formation, and was also proud that he had tamed Liao Xingchao, who was as tough as a stinky stone.

He thought to himself that in the future no force in the court would be able to oppose him, Lei He.

As night fell, Liao Xingchao was rarely seen sitting in the command center fully armed. The 9 troops had already attacked under the cover of darkness. The 5 troops under Lei He were also ready to go. A total of 14 troops attacked the entire Qin army base at night.

The actions of the imperial army were all under the surveillance of the Intelligence Bureau, and the movements of the imperial army were transmitted to the front-line army in real time.

"The imperial army has already set out."

Xue Hongyi, commander of the 117th Army Group, said, "Mobilize three divisions to support the 3 troops of the imperial army, and then transfer the front troops of the 9 imperial army to the rear troops and ambush the 9 troops behind them."

"Mobilize two divisions to bypass the flank and go to the Imperial Army headquarters to join the remaining 2 troops."

Xue Hongyi looked at his commander and said, "We must act quickly. We must bring the 19 troops of the imperial court back to Yuzhou Province overnight without alerting the local troops stationed in the surrounding areas."

"Yes, Commander."

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