Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

The next day, at 5:30 a.m.

Following the orders of Cao Hanfei, the commander-in-chief of the Daqian Zhenguo Army's anti-rebel corps, the Daqian Zhenguo Army launched an offensive against the Liaofu defense line at 5:30 a.m. sharp.

The first to appear was once again the air force of the Daqian Zhenguo Army.

Thousands of aircraft appeared densely in the sky above the Liaofu defense line, and aerial bombs rained down.

A spectacular fireworks display immediately unfolded on every position along the Liaofu defense line...

For a time, the only sound along the Liaofu defense line was the explosion of bombs.

Zhu Gaoqi was well-prepared for this standard procedure before the Daqian Zhenguo Army's ground offensive.

Therefore, when constructing the Liaofu defense line, Zhu Gaoqi put a lot of effort into figuring out how to minimize the impact of the Daqian Zhenguo army's aerial bombardment and heavy artillery coverage.

The entire Liaofu defense line's fortifications were constructed according to this concept...................

Amidst the overwhelming shock of bombs exploding everywhere, Zhu Gaoqi remained calm and composed in his bunker command post.

While smoking and staring at the battle sand table in front of him, the madman Zhu truly displayed an air of fearlessness and unwavering composure under immense pressure.

"Hmph! All they do is bombard us with their planes and cannons, isn't that all they do?"

"If this wealth were in my hands, Zhu the Madman, it would be even more impressive than the Zhenguo Army!"

"The bravery of the Zhenguo Army is at least 70% due to its firepower suppression!"

"With equal firepower, I'll beat them so badly they won't even know which way is north!" Zhu Gaoqi said with disdain as he listened to the deafening noise outside.

In Zhu Gaoqi's view, the reason why the Daqian Zhenguo Army was able to dominate the world and achieve consecutive victories in Luyang and Fulong was mainly due to its absolute advantage in firepower.

Zhu Gaoqi believed that, with equal firepower, the Daqian Zhenguo Army would never be a match for him.

From this perspective, another significant characteristic of Zhu Gaoqi is also fully demonstrated.

That is—madness!

However, among the entire Yongchang Independent Army, Zhu Gaoqi certainly had the right to be arrogant.

In terms of bravery in battle, it would be hard to find another soldier in the Yongchang Independent Army as brave as Zhu Gaoqi.

Moreover, Zhu Gaoqi was quite confident in his military abilities.

He once boasted that he was born to lead troops into battle!

That's a statement that's anything but modest...

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"Damn it! The Zhenguo Army is rolling in money!"

"They throw these bombs like they're free!"

Zhu Gaoqi brushed the dust off his clothes and complained, "It's been over an hour, why hasn't the bombing stopped yet!"

"So many planes! No wonder the Yi people and the Saluo people suffered such heavy losses in the battles of Luyang and Fulong!"

"Sir, it seems the enemy's aerial bombardment has stopped!"

As soon as Zhu Gaoqi finished speaking, the commotion outside gradually subsided.

"Alright! According to the Zhenguo Army's tactics, after the aerial bombardment, it's time for heavy artillery barrage!"

Even after hearing that the bombing outside had stopped, Zhu Gaoqi's expression did not relax.

Because he knew that the air raid would be followed by a large-scale artillery barrage!

as predicted.

Five minutes after the aerial bombing ended.

The heavy artillery barrage from the Daqian Zhenguo Army then began...

Hearing the even more intense artillery fire than the aerial bombardment just now, Zhu Gaoqi couldn't help but be moved: "Fortunately, we are fighting a defensive battle!"

"Otherwise, with the Zhenguo Army's fighting style, who the hell could withstand it?"

"No wonder Commander Feng repeatedly emphasized the firepower of the Zhenguo Army. Today, I, Zhu the Madman, have personally experienced it!"

"Gentlemen, the more this situation is, the heavier the burden on our shoulders becomes."

Zhu Gaoqi glanced at the other officers present and said solemnly, "The Liaofu defense line must not be lost under any circumstances."

"Once the Liaofu defense line is breached by the Zhenguo Army, there will be no place left to defend in Liaozhou!"

"We are not only defending the Liaofu defense line, but also the entire Liaozhou and the entire Yongchang Independent State..."

Ring ring ring!

The command center received an urgent phone call.

"Sir, it's a call from Commander Feng!"

Zhu Gaoqi immediately stepped forward and took the phone handed to him by his subordinate: "Hello, Commander Feng, this is Zhu the Madman!"

"Yes! The Zhenguo Army has already started to take action against us."

"We just survived their aerial bombardment!"

"Yes! We are now enduring the second wave of attacks from the Zhenguo Army; their artillery fire is fierce and intense!"

"Yes! Commander Feng, please rest assured that the Liaofu defense line is well-fortified. Even if the Zhenguo Army's heavy artillery bombards us for a whole day and night, it will not be able to damage us."

"I have given all units a death order—each unit must hold its ground and not retreat even if only one soldier remains!"

"I wish the madman would still say the same thing—to live and die with the Liaofu defense line to repay Commander Feng's kindness in nurturing him!"

"Yes! I will personally report to you any new developments..."

After hanging up the phone, Zhu Gaoqi turned around and went back to the battle sand table, looking at the high ground on the sand table.

The entire Liaofu defense line has a total of thirteen high ground positions, which are also an important part of the Liaofu defense line.

As long as they can firmly occupy these high grounds, they can suppress the invading Zhenguo Army troops with firepower from a superior position.

On each high ground, Zhu Gaoqi deployed a reinforced regiment, all of which were equipped with Salo-style gear.

Looking at the high ground on the sand table, Zhu Gaoqi's spirits rose again: "Hmph! I'll see just how the Zhenguo Army manages to take these thirteen high grounds!"

"These thirteen high grounds alone are enough to wear down the Zhenguo Army's attacking forces..."