Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

After Commander Yamanakai of the Inokuni Expeditionary Army finalized the defensive counter-offensive strategy for the Battle of Luyang, the various divisions of the Inokuni Expeditionary Army immediately began their withdrawal to their designated locations in accordance with orders.

Meanwhile, the Daqian Zhenguo army troops that entered Luyang began to systematically establish a rear defense line in Luyang.

However, with the deployment of the Daqian Zhenguo Army's air power in place.

Although the ground forces of the Daqian Zhenguo Army did not pursue the Yiguo army that had taken the initiative to retreat.

However, the aircraft of the Daqian Zhenguo army frequently launched attacks every day, harassing the retreating Yiguo army from time to time.

Its main purpose is to harass and mess with you!

This further enraged the already furious barbarian army.

Due to insufficient understanding and misjudgment of Shen Moshen's army, the number of aircraft that the Yi people deployed to the Qian Kingdom battlefield was not large to begin with.

Only a handful of planes accompanied the Qian State's dispatched army into Luyang Province.

Therefore, once the air power of the Daqian Zhenguo Army arrived, air superiority on the Luyang battlefield was firmly in the hands of the Daqian side.

However, Yamanaka, the commander of the Inui Expeditionary Army, had learned from his mistake and dared not underestimate the enemy.

Therefore, upon realizing this problem, Yamanaka immediately made a request to the Yi Kingdom's headquarters—to send them more planes to support the battle of Luyang before the outbreak of the Battle of Luyang!

They were as arrogant as they were towards the Qian Kingdom's army before, and now they are as cautious as they are.

This is perfectly embodied in Yamanakai.

The complete reversal in his attitude towards the Qian Kingdom's army is clearly evident from the defensive counter-attack strategy devised by Yamanaka.

Yamanakai's decision to defy public opinion and change the Yi army's traditionally aggressive and fanatical fighting style demonstrates that he, as commander, is indeed quite capable.

It must be understood that, given the prevailing fanaticism and radicalism within the Yi Kingdom's army, devising such a strategic approach on the Qian Kingdom's battlefield required immense courage from the commander.

Because, in the eyes of most Yi people, Yamanakai's battle plan was undoubtedly a very "shameful" and "cowardly" way of fighting.

Especially given that everyone believes they have an absolute advantage in the upcoming Battle of Luyang, is it really necessary to adopt such a conservative approach?

Therefore, after Yamanaka's defensive counter-offensive battle plan for the Battle of Luyang was reported, many people in the Yi army privately labeled Yamanaka's tactics as "cowardly tactics"...........................

However, the chief minister of the Yi Kingdom, Motono Yo, once again strongly supported Yamanakai at the military conference at the headquarters.

Although Yamanaka had just made him, the recommender, lose face.

However, Honno Yo still had a very high opinion of Yamanakai, a senior general who came from the highest military academy in the country.

Yamanaka's military talent was highly praised by Motono Yo.

Otherwise, Motono Yo wouldn't have placed the Yamanaka Well in such an important position........................

"As the commander of the Qian State Expeditionary Army, Yamanakai is the most qualified to speak about the actual situation on the Luyang battlefield."

"I am absolutely convinced that Commander Yamanakai made this battle plan after careful consideration of the overall situation."

"Furthermore, the headquarters had already made it clear that the subsequent battles in Luyang Province should be handled by the Qian State Expeditionary Army, which should devise the best operational plan based on the actual situation."

"Now that the Qian Kingdom's Expeditionary Army Command has submitted its operational plan, we must give them our full support."

"No matter what, our fundamental goal is to win the Battle of Luyang in the safest way possible."

"We absolutely cannot afford to suffer another defeat in the Battle of Luyang!"

"Otherwise, the entire barbarian country will truly become a laughing stock of the whole world!"

Faced with the public support from the chief minister of the Yi Kingdom, Motono Yo, at the high-level military meeting, the others naturally did not say anything more at the meeting.

However, after the meeting, some people secretly mocked Motono Yo's statement: "To win the Battle of Luyang in the safest way?"

"How could we be any safer? 60 against 30..."

"Oh! No, that's an understatement."

"I heard that, in order to ensure the 'safety' of the Battle of Luyang, Yamanaka-i also had Lu Yongwang prepare an additional 10 reserve troops on standby, ready to intervene in the Battle of Luyang as soon as possible to provide reinforcements if needed."

"If you calculate it that way, it's 70 against 30..."

"Isn't this a classic case of a team stomping and dominating when they have the upper hand?"

"Even if you sent a pig to command this battle, you'd still win!"

"No matter how we fight—it's a sure thing!"

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the other side.

Within the territory of Luyang.

The 6th Division of the Yi Kingdom is retreating towards the Juan River in accordance with the order to withdraw.

However, although there were no pursuers on the ground, Qian Kingdom's planes would occasionally "visit" them.

Each time, they would drop a wave of bombs on the 6th Division, which was in a retreating march, and then deliberately circle around it a few times to take some "close-up" shots before leaving.

What annoyed the 6th Division even more was that the frequency of the appearances of the Japanese aircraft was extremely unpredictable.

However, one thing is certain.

That is—the planes of the Qian Kingdom "visit" every day.

They either come once every half day, or every one or two hours, or even every half hour or forty minutes.

Sometimes they even connect—the first wave leaves, and the second wave of Qian Kingdom planes arrives...

The 6th Division won the "jackpot" today.

They were hit by three waves of air raids in quick succession—the first wave had barely left when the second arrived, and after the second was over, the third began...

At this moment, the 6th Division, which had just been subjected to three air raids, quickly restored its marching formation and was speeding up its journey.

"Tell the troops at the front to go even faster!"

"We'll reach Lingcheng County in a few miles. Once we're inside the city, the Qian Kingdom's planes won't drop any more bombs!"

This is also the only pattern that the Yi people have summarized in their response to the Qian Kingdom's aircraft attacks.

That is—Qian Kingdom planes will definitely not drop bombs in cities, villages, or other residential areas of Qian Kingdom people.

Therefore, for the Sixth Division of the Yi Kingdom, the best way to temporarily avoid the harassment of the Qian Kingdom's aircraft was to quickly advance into Lingcheng County, which was not far from them.

Enraged, the commander of the 6th Division, Ishii Daisaku, shook his head and slapped his military cap with his hand.

His military cap and collar were covered in dust, and Ishii Daisora, looking disheveled, tinnitus, and dizzy, was in a truly wretched state.

Just now, a bomb dropped by the Qian Kingdom's plane happened to land near Ishii Daisaku. If he hadn't reacted quickly enough and rolled into the ditch next to him, he would have been in serious trouble.

It's highly likely that Ishii Daisaku will become the third high-ranking Japanese general to die in the Battle of Royang, following Maeda Ken, commander of the 11th Division, and Takegawa Uchi, commander of the 16th Division.