Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

October 13th, Yongsheng 10th year, 1:45 PM.

Within Luyang County—near Majialing.

"Commander, Majialing is just ahead."

"Should we send someone to scout out the route?"

"Feel the way? What are you trying to do, you bowlegs!"

"What have you seen along the way? Is there any sign of the enemy in the entire Luyang Province?"

“Didn’t you hear what the barbarians said? Their intelligence is very accurate—they said that even if Shen Moshen’s troops travel day and night, using one day as two, it would still take at least half a month for them to get here.”

Hu Changquan, commander of the 7th Cavalry Division of the Yongchang Independent Army, reined in his horse and stood still.

Looking at the marching troops, he said impatiently to the staff officer who had just suggested "exploring the route," "Let's talk about it again!"

"The barbarians haven't said anything, why are we making a fuss?"

Ren Qingkuan, chief of staff of the 7th Cavalry Division, smiled and said, "That's right! There are a few bandits robbing and plundering in Majialing at most."

"Even if they had a hundred or a thousand times the courage, they wouldn't dare to do anything outrageous at this time."

"Staff Officer Yu, can't you see our division commander is seething with anger? And you're still trying to get closer to him."

"Didn't Major San-ri already say that our 7th Cavalry Division is to cooperate with and assist the foreign troops in combat?"

Ren Qingkuan glanced at Hu Changquan, whose face was filled with displeasure, and continued, "All actions must be carried out in accordance with Major Sancheng's orders. No unauthorized actions are allowed."

"We should just follow instructions; there's no need to rush to stick to them."

"Besides, even if they really wanted to scout ahead, they might not necessarily send us..."

"After all, in their eyes, we're just a second-rate unit, only good for menial tasks..."

"To put it bluntly, the main task the barbarians assigned us this time was to do hard labor and build fortifications at the border."

"The cavalry division is being used like a menial labor division!"

"The fortifications were built to block Shen Moshen's troops, which is nothing special."

"But Mitsunari's arrogant attitude of not taking us seriously at all is infuriating!"

"Damn it! I, a lieutenant general and division commander, have to listen to a major giving orders!"

"Damn it, we have to be obsequious and smile like that."

Hu Changquan said angrily, "If it weren't for the greater good, I wouldn't have put up with this kid!"

"Look at the way that kid Sancheng looks at me, it's obvious he doesn't respect me at all!"

"When have I ever suffered such humiliation!"

Hu Changquan rubbed his signature bald head and spat a mouthful of phlegm onto the ground: "Pah! What a load of crap..."

Clearly, Hu Changquan was very dissatisfied with being bossed around by a foreign major.

Although Zhuo Yongwang had already told them about this issue—that they must put themselves in the right position and prioritize the overall situation.

When conducting coordinated operations, just follow the instructions given before and listen to the commands of the Salo people or the Yi people.

However, Hu Changquan was still very unhappy that Yamanakai had sent a major to command him, an independent army lieutenant general.

In their view, they were also part of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, and the barbarian army should be friendly forces that "mutually" assisted each other.

Even if we are to follow your orders, you can't go too far, can you?

A major commanding a lieutenant general is one thing, I can tolerate that!

However, what Hu Changquan found unbearable was Mitsunari's attitude towards him!

He came up arrogantly and laid down a set of rules for Hu Changquan in front of so many people.

Moreover, San Chengjie, who had just graduated with excellent grades from the Foreign Army Officer School, never gave Hu Changquan a second glance from beginning to end!

I heard that this Mitsunari is the youngest and most promising major in the Qian Kingdom Expeditionary Army on the Yi side, and is highly regarded by General Yamanakai.

People like Mitsunari, who were hailed as "stars of the army" in the foreign army, were generally arrogant and conceited.

"What's so great about him! If it really comes down to a fight with Shen Moshen's troops, what can San Cheng Jie's thousand or so men do?"

"It's not even enough to fill someone's teeth!"

"When the time comes, we'll be the ones to shoulder the responsibility!"

"If you say that we are somewhat inferior to the Salo people's army, then we won't say anything more."

"But our Independent Army's weapons and equipment are in no way inferior to those barbarian bastards, are they?"

"What makes them so arrogant! They even went behind our backs saying that it's such a waste for us to have such good equipment!"

"Pah! What is that...?"

"Once Shen Moshen's troops arrive, I'll make sure that Mitsunari sees what our 7th Cavalry Division is like in battle!"

"Although I come from a bandit background and have never attended any military academy, it doesn't affect my ability to win battles at all!"

As he spoke, Hu Changquan instructed Ren Qingkuan, who was standing beside him, "Chief of Staff, we must make sure to lay out the unpleasant things beforehand at the next military conference."

"Things are different now!"

"Tell the brothers, no one should let me down on the battlefield."

"Anyone who dares to mess with me, I'll be the first to get my hands on them!"

"Before we set out, the CEO gave the order—this time we have to go all out against that guy surnamed Shen."

"Those who fight bravely will be richly rewarded!"

"There will be a funeral allowance after death, and parents, wife and children will receive the best possible care!"

"On the contrary, if someone is cowardly and colludes with the enemy, then they should think about the situation of their family members in advance."

"We are fighting for the independence of Yongchang, but even more so for ourselves and our families."

"If Shen Moshen's troops really attack, none of us will have a good time!"

Ironically, Hu Changquan and his group during the Five Provinces Allied Army period never had such a high level of "awareness".

Now that they've become lackeys and traitors to the Salar and the barbarian people, their "realization" has suddenly come to fruition!

Although Hu Changquan was very unhappy with San Chengjie for not giving him a second glance.

But he still didn't forget to tell the troops to perform well on the battlefield!

It's important to know that during the Five Provinces Allied Army period, the most frequent order Hu Changquan and his gang gave to their own troops was—retreat!

However, this is not unusual.

After all, there are many such examples throughout history—before becoming rebels, they were cowardly in battle; but after betraying the court, it was as if their "inner universe exploded."

They were incredibly fierce when they attacked their former employer!

During the casual conversation, the vanguard of the 7th Cavalry Division and the leading battalion of San Chengjie had already begun to enter the territory of Majialing.................

As expected, the arrogant Mitsunari was absolutely confident in his own intelligence.

When passing through Majialing, an area where ambushes are very easy to set up, they actually didn't send anyone to "scout" the route in advance!