On the morning of January 2, Qi Hua received a report from his subordinates that the 101st Division had taken over Tongde City, and the Blood Leopard Division was resting in the city.
"What do you mean they are resting in the city?" Qi Hua didn't understand.
"Well, the Blood Leopard Division did everything they could to burn, kill, and loot in the city. Many women from the Cao Kingdom were raped, and several of our female spies were almost killed." The scout captain who came back from the front line looked embarrassed.
"Oh, let them alone. The Northern reinforcements are a sharp knife in our hands. If we use them, we cannot restrain them. The military judges of Qi State have no deterrent effect on them." Qi Hua understood.
The Blood Leopard Division was a force sent by the Tongbei Empire to assist Qi State in attacking Cao State. Qi Hua had command authority but not control over it. Even combat orders could not guarantee their absolute execution, let alone military discipline.
In Ningkaicheng, the capital of Daqing Prefecture, a military camp was built overnight outside the city. The flag of the Daqing War Zone was raised at the entrance of the camp. The war zone commander in the camp was Wu Yi, the national division commander.
"Informing the commander, Tongde City has been captured." A staff officer reported the latest battle situation.
"I ordered Qing Kaijun, Yingchang County and Beifeng County to secretly build warships to attack. Duanshui County must be captured by me within three days!" Wu Yi's eyes were red and it was obvious that he had not slept last night.
Qi State and Cao State have an agreement that the two sides are not allowed to build warships in Diyan Lake to avoid military confrontation in Diyan Lake. The two countries can reduce their defense investment in the area.
However, after Ji Yu went to Qi State as an envoy, Wu Yi instructed the three counties near Diyan Lake to secretly build warships and secretly prepare to attack Cao State.
The tranquility of Diyan Lake was broken by hundreds of warships. Qi State's Twelfth Army bypassed the steep passes on the lake and penetrated into the hinterland of Duanshui County, occupying the county seat in just one day.
Cao State responded quickly after the attack on Tongde City. A large number of troops were transferred to Chaohu County, and the defenders of Duanshui County were all sent to the border passes. They never expected that the main force of Qi State would take the waterway, causing Duanshui County to be destroyed.
The entire territory of Shuijun fell into the hands of Qi's army in only three days.
Chaohu County only held on for two days and was violently attacked by the Qi Army on the second night. It is said that the Qi Army dispatched several sixth-level combatants that night and crushed Cao's army with absolute strength.
When Ji Man came to Shengchang City, news of Cao's army's defeat continued to spread. Cao Qi saw him for less than a stick of incense, and spent most of the time scolding Qi Guo.
He sent his entourage out to inquire about the news, and the return from the entourage surprised him.
The Qi State deployed a total of four legions in the Diyan Lake area, and captured two counties in just four days. The Qi Army's combat effectiveness was quite astonishing. They attacked the city and destroyed the strongholds along the way.
There was no decent resistance organized, and it gave the impression that the combat capabilities of the two armies were not at the same level at all.
"When did Qi's army become so powerful? Is there any influence from the Northern Empire?" Ji Man hesitated.
He had arranged for people to report the early situation back to China, but he could not know the specific battle situation in Shengchang City. He was very confused whether to go to Guangyin Prefecture to take a look. There would be certain dangers if he went. In order to keep the secret, the Northern Empire had to
Anyone who dares to kill him; if he doesn't go, he won't be able to complete his mother's mission. Cao Guo's official news is not completely credible.
Ding Kui, who was in Juyang City, also received information about Qi's attack on Cao. This information was sent by the Intelligence Department.
"The troops who invaded Duanshui County were Qi's 12th and 13th legions. Data show that these two legions were established not long ago. They should have been on the battlefield for the first time." Ding Kui wrote and drew on the map.
"You have such strong fighting power for the first time on the battlefield?" Liu Yu also read the information.
"Haha, it's a bit like our 21st Army Corps. The first time we went to the battlefield, we were extremely brave. Think about the 'Ding Kui Squadron', who defeated the enemy in the first battle." Ding Kui was not modest.
"Why didn't Qi State have such a strong army to defend Jiangdong Prefecture? Our army seems to have never encountered any serious difficulties in Jiangdong Prefecture, except for the 11th Heavy Infantry Corps.
It took three days to capture a county, but even the female general Shen He Lianyu and two elite regiments could not do it. Could it be that Cao's defenses in Duanshui County and Chaohu County were far inferior to those in Nanqiu County?"
Liu Yu saw that Ding Kui was talking about the battle in Nanma Prefecture, so he also compared it with the battle in Nanma Prefecture.
"Nanmao Prefecture has experienced far more wars than Guangyin Prefecture. The kingdom has stationed three legions of border troops in Nanmao Prefecture, while Guangyin Prefecture has only one legion. But your suspicion is reasonable. The county's defense force has once again
It won't be broken in a few days, Qi State is not using ordinary legions." Ding Kui said that he couldn't make sense.
"Chaohu County can barely make sense. The main attack force is Qi's Eleventh Army. With the addition of several unconfirmed sixth-level combatants, it is possible to capture a county in two days. Qi State fought harder than Cao State against us.
, I said there is nothing fishy here, but my subordinates don’t believe it.” Liu Yu didn’t just read the information on paper.
"It shouldn't be that simple. The war revolves around Diyan Lake. What is the strategic purpose of the Qi army? It is impossible for them to annex Cao State, and they will not just plunder property. Is it for the Diyan Lake that has been shared for thousands of years?
"Ding Kui couldn't see through Qi Guo's actions.
Liu Yu waited for Ding Kui to finish drawing the map, then looked at it carefully and said: "On the surface, it is true. With the help of the Tongbei Empire, the Qi State can capture better places. There is no need to start a war near Diyan Lake.
Deploying four powerful legions at once can occupy the area near Diyan Lake and organize an effective defense line to resist Cao's massive counterattack, but what's the use of completely occupying Diyan Lake?"
"Is there a treasure in Diyan Lake?" Ding Kui thought instinctively, "A priceless treasure!"
"If the war continues, it may develop into a war with millions of people. The Cao State will never give up the lost territory. Qi State will have to pay a big price to occupy Diyan Lake. What treasure is so valuable?" Liu Yu couldn't think of the reason.
, but I don’t quite agree with Ding Kui’s view.
"Forget it, no matter what the purpose is, it has nothing to do with us." Ding Kui returned to his seat and sat down, "Cao State will use at least half of its troops to deal with Qi State. At this time, Xishengzhou's military strength will be empty, and our country will fight
It would be a good choice to conduct a sweep in the past, and the Commander-in-Chief will not miss such a good opportunity."
"You should first send Director Ding to Wanlong County for investigation. Cao Guo does not have the energy to take care of this direction." Liu Yu was talking about Ding Zhong.
"That's right, the Intelligence Department sent intelligence and wanted us to send people to Cao Kingdom. The Kingdom's intelligence force has no time to take care of Wanlong County. Currently, we have the most advantage in this area. I have already made arrangements for Ding Zhong.
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"In addition, I will send wedding invitations to all the chambers of commerce in Juyang City in the name of Ding Xiao's mother's family. Your first administrative order can be issued this year." Liu Yu reminded Ding Kui.