Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

Youdu, the capital of Youzhou.

"Commander, we've investigated and found out!"

"Shen Moshen wiped out Feng Dexiang's Qingzhou Security Brigade and then occupied Feng Dexiang's territory."

"It is said that Shen Moshen's 398th Regiment is not only well-equipped, but also extremely powerful in battle!"

"Feng Dexiang's more than two thousand men were completely annihilated by the 398th Regiment in less than a day!"

"What? Feng Dexiang's security brigade was wiped out by the 398th Regiment?" Gu Xingbang was extremely surprised by the news. "How is that possible?"

"I know about Shen Moshen's 398th Regiment."

"Back then, the commander-in-chief recognized Shen Moshen's talent and specially allocated several hundred guns to change the Qingcheng Security Regiment into the 398th Regiment."

"If I remember correctly, the 398th Regiment was only about five or six hundred people."

"Five or six hundred men wiped out Feng the Bald's Qingzhou Security Brigade in a single day? How is that possible!"

Are you sure there's no mistake in the information?

"Commander, the information is absolutely accurate!" the adjutant who came to report said with great certainty, "That bald guy Feng tried to steal a chicken but lost his rice instead..."

"No! It should be that he lost his life instead of stealing the chicken!"

The adjutant then explained, "Here's what happened—not long ago, Baldy Feng unearthed an ancient tomb and made a fortune."

"Then we bought a batch of equipment from the Salo people and headed straight for Qingcheng."

"Baldy Feng and Shen Moshen have never gotten along well."

"With General Zheng protecting Shen Moshen, even Baldy Feng wouldn't dare to do anything."

"Now that Commander Zheng is gone, Baldy Feng will immediately become restless."

"In order to humiliate Shen Moshen, Baldy Feng personally led his troops to Qingcheng."

"The surprise attack by Baldy Feng had already driven Shen Moshen out of Qingcheng."

"But no one expected that Shen Moshen would launch a surprise attack that very noon."

"Baldy Feng and a group of wealthy gentry from Qingcheng were chopped up by Shen Moshen, who had returned from the battle..."

"Moreover, after Shen Moshen occupied Qingzhou, he killed all the landlords and gentry in Qingzhou and made a fortune!"

"Could it be that Shen Moshen has been pretending to be weak all along?" Gu Xingbang pondered upon hearing this.

"Has the true main force of the 398th Regiment been hiding elsewhere all along?"

"But where did Shen Moshen get so many people and such excellent equipment...?"

Gu Xingbang couldn't figure out this problem no matter how hard he tried.

However, the most pressing issue now is not the time to dwell on this problem.

Because Shen Moshen actually led his 398th Regiment to issue a challenge to Gu Xingbang!

They also said they hoped Gu Xingbang would voluntarily cede Youdu, otherwise the 398th Regiment would take military action!

Upon seeing this challenge, Gu Xingbang's first reaction was—this Shen Moshen is either insane or fucking stupid...

Does he think that just because he wiped out one of Feng the Bald, his 398th Regiment can go toe-to-toe with the 33rd Division?

However, Gu Xingbang also thought of another possibility, that is, could it be that Shen Moshen is so arrogant because he has the support of foreigners?

In Gu Xingbang's view, this possibility is undoubtedly the greatest...

"Commander, this Shen Moshen is far too arrogant!"

"I volunteer to personally lead the 297th Regiment in a surprise attack on the 398th Regiment!"

“When the time comes, I will personally bring Shen Moshen’s head back to the division commander.” Dong Jiangong, the commander of the 297th Regiment of the 99th Brigade of the 33rd Division, stepped forward.

The 297th Regiment was the only cavalry regiment in the 33rd Division.

It is also the undisputed pinnacle of combat power for the 33rd Division.

The 297th Regiment has 2000 well-trained elite cavalrymen.

In order to build this cavalry regiment, Zheng Kuiyong spent a lot of money to hire a group of Salo cavalry instructors to provide professional training and guidance to the cavalry of the 297th Regiment.

Moreover, the 297th Regiment was not only equipped with sabers and rifles, but also had a battalion specifically equipped with submachine guns, which was unique in the entire 33rd Division!

Back then, Zheng Kuiyong specially incorporated the only cavalry regiment of the 33rd Division into Gu Xingbang's 99th Brigade.

Gu Xingbang was known for his strict military discipline among the three brigade commanders.

Only a well-trained and disciplined cavalry regiment can achieve its maximum effectiveness.

And Gu Xingbang certainly did not disappoint Zheng Kuiyong's good intentions.

Under Gu Xingbang's strict management, the 297th Regiment was transformed into an elite cavalry unit with strict military discipline.

The tactics employed by the 297th Regiment were also very simple and practical: fully utilizing the speed of cavalry, they would set up their formation and launch a brave and rapid charge against the enemy.

The tactics, though simple, are very practical and effective.

In Youzhou Province, where light and heavy firepower were generally lacking, the 297th Regiment was known as the "infantry nemesis".

In Youzhou, virtually no infantry unit could withstand the first wave of attack from the 297th Regiment!

Therefore, in addition to being known as the "infantry nemesis", the 297th Regiment has an even more resounding title - the No. 1 Regiment of Youzhou!

The 297th Regiment was responsible for the surprise attack on the 98th Brigade headquarters and the capture of Han Kenan.

Therefore, Dong Jiangong, who had just captured Han Kenan and was already a decorated soldier, did not take the suddenly appearing 398th Regiment seriously at all.

In Dong Jiangong's view, Shen Moshen and his 398th Regiment were like a gift package of merit delivered to his door.

"No matter what kind of backing Shen Moshen has, we must make him realize that he's messed with the wrong person!"

"Young people can be ambitious and arrogant, but being foolish and overestimating their abilities is wrong."

Gu Xingbang immediately made a decision: "Didn't Shen Moshen say he would give us three days to consider?"

It's clear that Gu Xingbang is very confident in the combat strength of the 297th Regiment.

"We don't need to wait three days. We'll make him pay the price for his arrogance and ignorance right away!"

"Just because they've dealt with that bald guy Feng and taken over Qingzhou, they really think they're someone important!"

"Commander Dong, take a rest today. We'll see what happens to your 297th Regiment tomorrow morning."

"But don't kill Shen Moshen! You must capture him alive."

"I still have so many things I want to ask him!"

"I want to see who's backing him up!" Gu Xingbang was very surprised by Shen Moshen's 398th Regiment, but that was all.

In Gu Xingbang's eyes, Feng Tuzi's security brigade was nothing at all.

If he were to take action, he could wipe out Baldy Feng in no time.

Therefore, although Gu Xingbang couldn't quite understand why Shen Moshen had wiped out Feng Tuzi, he didn't take Shen Moshen and his 398th Regiment too seriously.

Now that Gu Xingbang has control of the entire 33rd Division, why would he need to fear a mere 398th Regiment?

"Commander, just you wait and see!"

Regiment Commander Dong Jiangong immediately made a solemn pledge: "If I don't bring that Shen guy to you by tomorrow, I, Dong Jiangong, will write the character 'Dong' backwards!"