Warlords: Conquer the world from the county magistrate

With the transfer of the two brigades, the offensive of the 1st and 11th Divisions was curbed.

Under the desperate attacks of the two armies, the losses on both sides continued to increase, and the entire battlefield became a meat grinder.

Inside the Northern Army’s base, Wu Peisheng was waiting for news at the command center. When the artillery bombardment occurred earlier, he knew that it was the Nanshan Army that launched an attack.

This made Wu Peisheng very conflicted. He didn't know whether he should lead his troops to retreat immediately or continue to stay here.

As for letting his 60,000 men charge forward, he would never do that.

If the friendly forces were not the Little Locust Nationalist Army, Wu Peisheng would have led his troops to retreat long ago. The 400,000 coalition forces had not been able to defeat the Nanshan Army before, so he did not think that these 60,000 new troops would be of any use.

Even if he had 60,000 elite troops, Wu Peisheng would not rush forward so rashly.

At this time, an officer came in and reported: "Commander, according to reconnaissance, there are Nanshan troops building a defense line between our army and the garrison of the Little Locust Country."

"Then we explored the south again. The Nanshan Army should have surrounded the Dwarf Locust Army."

"Yeah." After hearing this report, Wu Peisheng felt it was not unexpected.

The Nanshan Army has always been so vigorous and resolute in its actions, and never drags its feet after formulating a strategy. But I don't know how the fight between the Nanshan Army and the army of the Dwarf Locust Country will turn out.

Although the Nanshan Army is elite, the army of the Dwarf Locust Country is not weak either. After all, they are one of the great powers.

While Wu Peisheng was thinking, an officer from the Communications Office came into the headquarters with a telegram: "Commander, the Nationalist army of the Little Locust asked our army to attack the rear of the Nanshan Army."

"Hmm?" Wu Peisheng was surprised. Why would the little locust army make such a request?

You know, the people of the Little Locust Country have always looked down on the new people. Even though Wu Peisheng is the commander of the Northern Army, yesterday at the Little Locust Country’s headquarters, he still saw undisguised disdain in the eyes of the Little Locust Country’s officers.

After receiving the telegram from the officer and reading it, Wu Peisheng ordered: "Send out an army just to make it look good."

"Yes." The Chief of General Staff immediately went down to make arrangements.

Although Wu Peisheng was reluctant to send an army, he had to do it.

Now that the northern government is cooperating with the Dwarf Locust Country, he is still guilty. If he does not want to end up like Feng Huamin, he naturally dare not offend the Dwarf Locust people.

By then, the people of the Small Locust Country will be dissatisfied, and he might end up even worse than Feng Huamin.

At this time, officers were coming in and out of the headquarters of the Dwarf Locust Nation, issuing small letters of orders or delivering battle reports from the front line.

After arranging two brigades to block the attack, the offensive of the Nanshan Army was contained, but the Nanshan Army's bravery caused huge casualties to the army of the dwarf country, which made Xiao Benyuanxin very angry.

"Have the New Northern Government troops been dispatched?"

Hoshino Yachi reported: "Your Excellency the division commander, I just sent a telegram to the northern government, and they said that they have sent troops and are on the move."

"Humph, these new people are still unreliable."

Facing the division commander's complaint, Hoshino Yachi did not respond, but his face looked serious: "Your Excellency, the Nanshan Army is very powerful, and our army has suffered heavy losses."

"If we continue to fight them, even if we win, it will be a miserable victory."

In Hoshino Yachi's opinion, there is no need to fight to the death with the Nanshan Army. They can just let the new people go first and they can just take advantage of the situation from the side.

"idiot."

Xiao Benyuanxin said angrily: "Mr. Xingye, the army of the Little Locust Country is invincible. You are trying to boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige."

Although it was true that the army of the Dwarf Locust Country suffered heavy losses, the fact that it was stated so blatantly made Omoto Enobu feel that Hoshino Yachi was challenging his authority, as if he was saying that he was inferior to the Nanshan Army.

Faced with the angry Omoto Enshin, Hoshino Yachi did not continue the topic.

Although the Nanshan Army now has the advantage, the battlefield has reached a stalemate. In his opinion, even if he cannot defeat the Nanshan Army, he will have no problem holding the position.

While the fighting was in full swing on the southern and eastern fronts, the 3rd Division in the north was secretly approaching the headquarters of the Small Division.

The main forces of the Small Division were tied up on the southern and eastern fronts, and the command center was empty, which was a good opportunity for a surprise attack.

Zhang Wei would not miss this opportunity: "301, 302, 303, 304 Regiments, break into the Dwarf Locust Nation's base as quickly as possible."

"Yes, commander." After the four regiment commanders responded, they led their regiments to rush towards the headquarters of the Dwarf Locust Kingdom.

The Third Division launched a surprise attack, catching the Nationalist army off guard.

In addition to the artillery regiment, the small division's directly affiliated units include: Guard Battalion, Reconnaissance Battalion, Logistics Battalion, and Quartermaster Battalion.

The four battalions had a total of 4,400 people.

Except for the strong combat effectiveness of the guard battalion, the combat effectiveness of the remaining logistics and baggage battalions is average. Although the reconnaissance battalion is stronger, its frontal combat capability is also limited.

Faced with the Third Division's surprise attack from the rear, the Guard Battalion immediately stepped forward, and the reconnaissance, logistics, and supply battalions also began to set up second-line positions.

Inside the headquarters, just when Xiao Benyuan was feeling unhappy, an officer stumbled into the headquarters.

"Your Excellency, the Nanshan Army has appeared behind our army."

"What?" Xiao Benyuanxin's face changed.

Now the southern, eastern and northern fronts are all under attack from the Nanshan Army. Even though there is a Nanshan Army defending the western front, they are now surrounded by the Nanshan Army.

Faced with this news, Hoshino Yachi couldn't help but become a little panicked.

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Yachi stepped forward and advised: "Your Excellency the division commander, before the enemy completely surrounds us, our army should withdraw first."

"Hmph, Hoshino-kun, you are running away, you coward." Omoto Enshin said angrily.

Xiao Benyuanxin also wanted to retreat, but now he was surrounded on all sides. Even if he wanted to break out, he didn't know which direction to break out of since he was unfamiliar with the place. Moreover, who knew what other arrangements the Nanshan Army had made.

Now that we still have the strength to fight, isolated and without help, it is hard to guarantee that we will not fall into the trap of the Nanshan Army if we retreat blindly.

Faced with Omoto Genshin's accusations, Hoshino Yachi was speechless and felt a bit angry in his heart.

The Small Division has nearly 30,000 people. If they do not escape from the dangerous situation early, they may be wiped out here by the Nanshan Army.

Xiao Ben Enxin ignored Hoshino Yachi and asked another staff officer, "Where are the northern government's troops now?"

In Xiao Benyuanxin's opinion, the best way now is for the main force of the Dwarf Locust Kingdom to hold on to the battlefield and wait for the Northern Army to open a gap.

After joining the Northern government army and breaking out with them, the chances of escaping will be greater.

The reason why they placed their hopes on the Northern Army was not only because they were familiar with the terrain, but also because they were also new people. In Xiaoben Yuanxin's opinion, since the Nanshan Army was not weak, the Northern Army should not be much worse.

The staff officer immediately went down to have the communications office send a message to the northern government. Not long after, the staff officer came back with a grim face and reported:

"Your Excellency, these new people are so abominable."

"What's wrong?" Xiao Benyuanxin asked with a frown.

The telegram was handed to Xiao Benyuanxin, and the staff officer introduced: "The new people said that they were blocked by the Nanshan Army and the troops suffered heavy losses."