Warlord: Red Alert Base, I challenge the whole world alone

The Northern Frontier Army's deployment of troops could not be concealed from any of the forces.

Because the Northern Frontier Army had long been infiltrated by various forces and became an intelligence sieve.

According to more accurate intelligence, Yuan Shicheng sent out more than half of his 23 direct divisions this time.

You should know that his direct divisions used either German or Japanese equipment, and there were even a few divisions equipped with Soviet equipment.

Its weapons and equipment are still very luxurious, including a mechanized infantry division.

This infantry division purchased more than 200 Renault light tanks from Gallic Country.

This unit is also one of Yuan Shicheng's ace troops. It has always been stationed in Shangjing and has never been sent out.

These 23 divisions with more than 40 people were all the available troops in Yuan Shicheng's hands.

The rest were local garrison troops, security regiments and some miscellaneous divisions.

This also includes Fu Changqing's Jinyuan Army.

Because Jinyuan Province nominally belongs to the Northern Frontier Court.

Including Fu Changqing's Jinyuan Army, the total strength reached one million.

This time, 14 divisions of troops were dispatched south, which shows that Yuan Shicheng also put out all his money.

With the mobilization of the Northern Frontier Army, the situation in the entire north and south began to become delicate. All parties were ready to move and wanted to achieve their goals through war.

Many people anticipated that a fierce war would break out between the North and the South, a war that would spread across the country.

This is the second time that Jiang Jingrui, the young commander of the Saibei Army, has come to Chishan County.

After the last war in Beire Province ended, Jiang Jingrui rushed back to Shengzhou City in Andong Province without stopping. He didn't even bring his sister Jiang Bairui with him, but stayed with Jiang Hua.

After many days, he returned to Chishan County again, naturally with a mission.

"Brother Jiang, you must have heard about Yuan Shicheng's movements. This is a good opportunity."

How could Jiang Hua not know that this was a good opportunity? He not only wanted to take over Qidong Province, but also Yanbei and Guiyuan Provinces, and at the same time, eliminate Fu Changqing, the murderer of his father.

"Brother Jiang, most of Yuan Shicheng's Northern Frontier Army's main forces have moved south, and the Southern Alliance has also begun mobilizing troops to the Longhe defense line.

The game over there must be very close, which is a great opportunity for us.

We can take advantage of Yuan Shicheng's lack of military strength and launch a direct attack on the Zhili region.

Our Saibei Army is willing to send out 200,000 troops to launch an attack on Zhili from Yuguan.

I know that Brother Jiang doesn't have many troops, so I hope that Brother Jiang can help us tie down several divisions of the Northern Frontier Army on the ancient city defense line.

If you drive Yuan Shicheng out of the Zhili area, then our Saibei Army is willing to help you attack Fu Changqing. We don't want an inch of land in the three provinces of Jinyuan, Guiyuan and Yanbei, and we will hand them all over to you.

What do you think, Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Jingrui looked at Jiang Hua with bright eyes full of anticipation.

After hearing Jiang Jingrui's words, Jiang Hua thought to himself, "Ling Liang actually guessed everything right! He truly lives up to his reputation as a strategic master."

In fact, before Jiang Jingrui arrived, Ling Liang had concluded that the Saibei Army would definitely take action this time, and she even guessed the three provinces that Jiang Jingrui promised. It was really scary.

Fortunately, Ling Liang is his.

However, even with his restraint, Jiang Hua did not think that the Saibei Army could take over the Zhili area.

The reason is also very simple.

Didn’t Yuan Shicheng know that after sending out 14 of his own divisions, the Zhili region would be left with a shortage of troops?

He has so many wise counselors, how could he not think of this?

Therefore, neither Jiang Hua nor Ling Liang thought that the Saibei Army could succeed.

But doing so is in Jiang Hua's interest.

The Saibei Army sent 200,000 troops through Yuguan and launched an attack on the Zhili area.

This would actually help him to contain the main force of the Northern Frontier Army.

It would be easier to take over Qidong Province or eliminate Fu Changqing.

Another point is that this way he can sit back and watch the Saibei Army and the Northern Frontier Army fight each other, further weakening the strength of both sides. This is completely in his interest.

As for allies? It's just a relationship of mutual benefit, not really an alliance.

So Jiang Hua thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"I will deploy two divisions of troops at various checkpoints in the ancient city and launch a feint attack. This will at least help you tie down the approximately 100,000 troops of the Northern Frontier Army."

Jiang Jingrui was delighted when he heard Jiang Hua's reply. "That's great, Brother Jiang, don't worry. We in the Saibei Army keep our promise. We promised to send troops to help you capture Jinyuan, Guiyuan, and Yanbei provinces, and we will definitely fulfill our promise."

Jiang Hua never believed in any promises, let alone blank checks.

After receiving the reply, Jiang Jingrui rushed back to Andong Province without even seeing his sister.

"Brother Jiang, where is my brother?"

When Jiang Bairui heard that his brother had come to Chishan, he rushed to the compound without stopping.

After spending these days together, the awkwardness between Jiang Hua and Jiang Bairui no longer existed, and they could call each other "Brother Jiang" very smoothly.

Jiang Hua saw Jiang Bairui coming over happily and wanted to tease her.

"Your brother? He's gone. Your father asked him to come over and act as a matchmaker. He told you to marry him and you don't have to go back."

"what?"

After hearing this, Jiang Bairui was confused, and then seemed to react. A blush appeared on her face, and she glared at Jiang Hua with some embarrassment.

"Brother Jiang, you only know how to tease me. I'm going to ignore you. Now that I'm gone, I'll go back first."

After saying that, he hurriedly left the compound.

Looking at this lively girl full of youthfulness, Jiang Hua chuckled and then returned to his office.

On the second floor of the compound, Ling Liang looked through the window at the two people below who had just been talking and laughing, with no expression on his face.

However, her constantly flickering eyes showed that she was not calm at the moment.

When he saw Jiang Hua turning around, Ling Liang quickly hid behind the window, then returned to his desk to continue dealing with the military affairs that were still piling up.

Soon there was a knock on her office door and Jiang Hua appeared at the door.

"Why is Chief of Staff Ling so busy?"

Jiang Hua entered the office without waiting for Ling Liang to speak.

When Ling Liang saw Jiang Hua coming, a smile appeared on his cold face. He quickly stood up and said, "Commander, you're here!"

Jiang Hua came and sat down on the sofa, then continued: "Jiang Jingrui came to see me just now, and it was exactly as you expected.

But I'm curious. You said Yuan Shicheng must have guessed that we would join forces with Jiang Yulin's Saibei Army. This time, he marched his main force south, and he didn't seem to worry about the fire in his backyard. Where did his confidence come from?"

Ling Liang did not answer directly, but asked: "Commander, what do you think? I think the commander already has some answers in his mind."

Jiang Hua looked at Ling Liang with some surprise. He didn't expect that she could see this.

"Yes, I roughly figured out the key point on the way upstairs just now, but I just wanted to hear your thoughts.

There are two reasons why Yuan Shicheng is not worried.

First, he joined forces with Fu Changqing, letting Fu Changqing contain me, and then his own Northern Frontier Army blocked the Northern Frontier Army at Yumen Pass.

In this way, even if we join forces with the Saibei Army, we will not pose a threat to the Zhili region.

But I don't think this possibility is very high.

I think the biggest possibility is that he has a very strong foreign aid.

It is precisely because of this external aid that he does not have to worry about the threat from the Saibei Army."

Jiang Hua's tone was full of affirmation, and he naturally tended to the second point.

Ling Liang nodded and said, "Yes, the Fuso people are probably going to take action."

"Fuso people?"

Jiang Hua took a deep breath when he heard the word Fusang.

Both the Japanese devils in the original time and space and the Fusang in this different world have caused heavy damage to their own countries.

Like the Japanese devils, they coveted the fertile and vast land of the ancient country.

So I was not surprised by the answer from Ling Liang, and it was very likely.

"If it's the Fuso people who take action, then we'll probably have to help the Saibei Army.

Although I don't want the Saibei Army to become too strong and hinder our future unification, I can't just sit there and watch the Fuso people fight their own people."

To put it bluntly, civil war is just brothers fighting behind closed doors. No matter how badly they fight, they are still compatriots and have the same blood flowing in their veins.

But it won’t work if outsiders get involved.

"I plan to continue expanding my army!"

If the Fuso people get involved, then the military strength at hand may not be enough.

Both the Army and the Air Force will be the focus of military expansion in the future, and funds will be concentrated on these two major branches of the military, especially the Air Force.

The air force is the key to whether or not we can gain a huge advantage in the next war.

Zhili Province, Shangjing!

Yang Kaitai found Yuan Shicheng who was listening to an opera in the Pear Garden and whispered in his ear, "Old Marshal, the Jiang family kid really went to Chishan and returned to Andong the same day. It seems that they have already joined forces."

Yuan Shicheng was not surprised by this answer, and he continued to watch the famous artists singing on the stage with great interest.

"I get it. They're just a bunch of clowns. After I take care of the Southern Alliance, I'll have time to deal with Jiang Yulin. As for that guy named Jiang,

He is as annoying as his father. We should treat him the same way we treated his father.

What about the Fuso people? How many troops are they willing to send?"

Yang Kaitai replied: "I didn't specify how many troops will be sent, but I can guarantee that the Saibei Army won't be able to withdraw too many troops to enter the pass.

Fu Changqing also responded that if we were willing to launch a feint attack at the ancient city pass, he would send troops to attack Beire Province.

"Then reply to him and don't let me down."

"Yes!"

Just as Jiang Hua guessed, Yuan Shicheng did reach some cooperation with the Fuso people this time.

Previously, the Japanese had always wanted the investment rights to the Qianshan Iron Mine in Zhili Province. This is a super-large iron mine that was recently discovered, and its scale may break the record of discovered iron ore reserves in the country.

When this iron mine was discovered, the Japanese people came here to smell the scent.

However, Yuan Shicheng is not stupid. How could he give the iron ore mining rights to the Fuso people so easily?

You should know that it is not just the Japanese who have their eyes on this mine. The Hans, John Bull and even the United States have sent people to the mine.

Although John and the United States are both supporters of the Southern Alliance Army, it does not prevent them from having connections with the Northern Xinjiang Government.

Yuan Shicheng, who owns the Qianshan Iron Mine, naturally wants to sell it for a good price.

However, he did not expect that civil unrest would break out in the Southern Alliance, which gave him an opportunity to severely damage the Southern Alliance.

He would not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Could he not tell the difference between unifying the country and moving an iron mine?

So he used the mining rights of the Qianshan Iron Mine in exchange for the Fuso people to send troops.

Let them launch a military friction near the border of the Korean Peninsula and Andong Province to tie down the main force of the Saibei Army.

In this way, he can devote himself wholeheartedly to the war against the Southern Alliance.

But what he didn't know was that his action was undoubtedly inviting a wolf into the house.

The Fuso people are not satisfied with military friction. Their ambitions cannot be satisfied by moving a mountain of iron mines.

(I've taken a two-day break and will resume my 10,000-word update tomorrow.)