The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

"Don't say anything more, let's hurry up and eat. We'll find an opportunity this afternoon to organize a counterattack and try to flatten the Feng faction's frontline positions!"

Zhang Liuzi said proudly while holding the bowl of rice.

With the support of the heavy brigade, he was so confident that he dared to fight back even against an enemy with twice his number of troops.

dong dong dong...

Heavy footsteps were heard from outside. The next second, Zhang Liuzi's adjutant hurried into the command center. After seeing so many people standing in the room, the boy immediately put away his anxious look, walked quickly forward, and whispered a reminder.

"Brigade Commander, secret message from the Marshal!"

"Hmm?" Zhang Liuzi looked suspicious, took the telegram and walked to the corner.

The secret message was sent at this time. I'm afraid that he knew the situation at the front and came to congratulate us.

Thinking of this, Zhang Liuzi couldn't suppress the smile on his face anymore. He quickly opened the paper, wanting to see how the old man planned to reward them.

However, when the telegram unfolded, his smile stopped abruptly. The few numbers were like a heavy hammer, making him dizzy and his mind blank.

[Prepare to withdraw troops and return to Fengbei! ]

Withdraw?

Why withdraw troops at this time?

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Liuzi crumpled the telegram into a ball, took several deep breaths, adjusted his state, and tried to analyze the old man's intention.

But unfortunately, even if he racked his brains, he still couldn't figure out what was going on!

The battle on the front line is in full swing. The support of the Independence Army has just arrived and it seems that they are about to gain an advantage. If they withdraw their troops and return to Fengbei at this time, the old man must be drunk!

From the beginning of the war to now, more than 200,000 Fengbei troops have traveled across mountains and rivers to arrive in the capital one after another. Not to mention how much money has been spent on the back and forth travel, the battle of the capital a few days ago alone has resulted in nearly 20,000 casualties.

Including the disbanded organization and the surrendered and fled soldiers, the Fengbei Army's losses were close to 30,000!

Now, the hope of fighting back is right in front of us, but the old man wants to withdraw his troops at a critical juncture. Isn’t this a joke!

"What's wrong? Does the Marshal have any new orders?"

Looking at Zhang Liuzi standing in a daze in the corner, everyone in the room noticed something was wrong. Guo Songling immediately came forward and asked softly.

"See for yourself..."

Zhang Liuzi handed him the paper ball listlessly, then sat down on the ammunition box next to him, frowning and thinking deeply.

"I don't understand. I don't understand what those people at headquarters are thinking. The old man is so old, why is he acting like a child, doing whatever he wants."

"There are 70,000 to 80,000 people on the front lines, and they're going to withdraw just like that?"

"If we withdraw now, what will happen to the Independence Army? They're already under enough pressure on the Central Plains battlefield!"

"Don't worry, there must be something wrong here."

After reading the telegram, Guo Songling was also full of questions, but as a commander, although he did not know the inside story, he could guess roughly.

The reason for withdrawing troops at this critical moment must be that some irresistible factors occurred. Otherwise, according to the old marshal's character, he would definitely not miss this opportunity.

"Prepare the car! I'm going to Xiadu to ask the old man in person. The withdrawal of troops is related to the direction of the current situation. We must not be careless!"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Liuzi quickly made a decision and planned to go and talk to his old father in person.

In today's world, there are several independent armies with great strength. If they stay in the Rehe area, they can still delay the Duan and Feng factions. If they withdraw now, the Fengbei Army can indeed retain most of its strength.

But the fate of the independence army will be miserable. It is very likely that they will be surrounded and suppressed by various forces and eaten by those jackals.

Lao Zhang should understand the principle of "the lips and teeth are cold". As long as the Independence Army does not fall, the forces of all parties can be restrained and dare not go too far.

Once Zhang Ye and others fall, the next to be besieged will undoubtedly be the Fengbei Army.

By then, without allies and support, what could they use to face Feng Yuxiang, the Duan faction, the Feng faction, and the National Army?

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"Marshal, there shouldn't be any controversy about this matter, right?"

In Xiadu, at the Fengbei Army Headquarters, Ito Takuma, who had not been seen for a long time, looked at Old Zhang who was close to him like an old fox, and kept asking questions.

"When we signed the agreement, it was clearly written that as long as you can repay the loan on time, everything will be fine. If you can't keep your promise, you must hand over control of Anton to pay off the debt!"

"Now, you've dragged it out for nearly a month and haven't been able to raise the money. There's no other way but to follow the contract."

I don't know what's wrong with this Ito Takuma. Since last night, he has been running to the Marshal's Mansion again and again, like a dog-skin plaster, forcing Old Zhang to hand over Anton.

To put it bluntly, he took advantage of the fact that Lao Zhang had no money to repay his debts, and wanted to provoke him severely at this critical juncture.

"What if I don't pay it?"

Old Zhang looked at the other party coldly with a very tough attitude. If you didn't know, you would think that the Sakura Country owed him money.

"General, business is all about integrity. Unilaterally breaking a contract will not only damage your reputation, but will also anger your partners."

Ito Takuma met his gaze without fear, with a faint smile always on his face, and he never changed his smiling tiger nature no matter when or where.

"Our request is not excessive. We just hope that you can fulfill the contract."

"We have been working together for so many years, and I believe that this time we can also reach a result that satisfies everyone."

"There's nothing to discuss. I can't give you control of Anton!"

Old Zhang looked at the other person sideways, with no intention of giving in.

Andong is right next to Silla. If the control is handed over to the Sakura Kingdom, it would be harder than climbing to the sky to take it back in the future.

Moreover, it has long been known that Sakura Country wants to invade Daxia. If Anton is handed over casually at this time, the curses from the people will probably break his spine!

Therefore, there is no room for negotiation on this matter. Even if it means going to war, we cannot easily give up a large area of ​​territory.

Fengbei has a vast territory and rich resources, especially the black soil that can produce oil, which is the envy of countless people.

If this precedent is set and the territory of Anton is given up, then more and more foreign forces will infiltrate Fengbei and other places and try to tear off another piece of fresh "flesh and blood".