Because the railway to Yuanfeng Mansion had been destroyed by the Chu army.
The First Mechanic's tank can only be pulled by a large truck and travel on country roads.
Mao Changkong, commander of the First Mechanic Division, is sitting in the huge cab of the truck.
From time to time, I read the telegrams sent by Commander Xu Fei to confirm whether the first mechanic should continue to advance or withdraw in time.
Now everything is developing as expected.
Chariot driver Wei Daan rested on the seat of the truck.
He must ensure sufficient physical strength at all times and must be able to start the chariot when needed.
Driving a chariot on the complex road conditions of the battlefield is not only a technical job, but also a physical job.
What's more, he was not driving an ordinary tank, but the command vehicle that division commander Mao Changkong was riding.
The concentration is a few points higher than other possessions, and it consumes more energy.
Wei Da'an is very familiar with the division commander Mao Changkong. He is both a comrade-in-arms and a guard.
He saw a smile on the face of division commander Mao Changkong.
This was the first time Wei Daan saw a smile on Mao Changkong's face after he left the Hongshanling battlefield.
He asked curiously: "Commander Mao, you appear so relaxed, our army is already sure of victory this time."
Mao Changkong glanced at the map and saw that they were not far from the Chu army's chariot division camp in Yuanyuanfeng Mansion.
He pointed at the map and said: "Our army has now arrived at Yuanfeng Mansion, even if we abandon the transport trucks now.
The power of the chariot itself is enough for it to rush to the battlefield.
Even if our whereabouts are exposed now, it will not affect the situation of this war.
The mechanized troops of our army and Cao's army took a detour and launched an attack on Yuanfeng Mansion.
The main force of the coalition forces is advancing towards Jinkang Mansion, pretending that they are the main force.
The main force of the coalition army lacked chariots and a large number of artillery, and its function was to attract the Chu army's attention.
This strategy was now a great success, and all the Chu army's attention was attracted by the main force of the coalition forces.
I think the Chu army is now thinking that they are very smart. They placed the chariot division on the flank of the main force just to take our army by surprise and launch an attack.
Now the Chu State was smart but was misled by its cleverness. It thought that the position of the chariot division would not be exposed, but it did not expect that our country has an agent that has never been activated.
It played a decisive role at the most critical moment of the war."
While they were chatting, there was a small hole in the road ahead.
But when a truck carrying dozens of tons ran over a small pothole, it immediately shook and the vehicle body began to creak.
Wei Daxin said with lingering fear: "These country roads are too dilapidated.
Many of them are cement roads, and there are also many gravel roads between the two villages.
The road conditions are very different from the asphalt road on the main road.”
Mao Changkong said cheerfully: "This is of course done to prevent the traces of our army from being exposed.
Even if the Chu army determines where the main force of our army is.
But they will still send spies to observe at important intersections. If they find traces of large troops, they will report them immediately.
As radio stations became smaller, it became too easy to send telegrams.
I sat in the truck and didn't hesitate to send a telegram.
Once our traces are exposed in advance, the Chu army will shrink its defense line, forming a closed-door and dog-fighting pattern.
Once this happens, we are doing useless work and can only choose to retreat."
Wei Da'an nodded as if he understood. He was just an ordinary soldier and didn't know much about the arrangements of the higher-ups.
But he knows that the current situation is beneficial to his own side.
The motorcade was lined up in a long queue, speeding along the country road.
The Chu army had just occupied the five southern prefectures and controlled the major cities in the five prefectures through military control.
The Chu army was unable to control some remote counties, let alone the countryside.
Commander Mao Changkong received another telegram, and he burst out laughing.
He picked up the microphone and gave the order through the loudspeaker on the truck.
"We have just received news that the Chu army's chariot division is still entrenched in Lukong County, Yuanfeng Prefecture.
The main force of the Chu army shows no sign of moving towards Yuanfeng Mansion. Our opponent is only the Chu army's chariot division.
The time for our counterattack has come.
Next, our army will engage the enemy from the front battlefield, and our ally Cao Jun will wait until the right time to launch a fatal blow to the Chu army.
I ordered the chariots to be transferred from the trucks at the next intersection and to attack the Chu army's camp."
Commander Mao Changkong did not choose to get off the bus at the location closest to the Chu army camp.
Instead, he chose to get off the bus about thirty kilometers away from the Chu army camp.
Chariots can reach this distance within an hour.
The chariot travels on the road, maintaining combat effectiveness while maintaining flexibility.
Prevent unexpected losses caused by sudden wars.
Swedish military tanks and self-propelled artillery were walking on the asphalt road, the sound of diesel engines pinging, and black smoke billowing from behind the vehicles.
The first mechanic no longer has to worry about his whereabouts being exposed.
By the time they rushed to the battlefield, the Chu army could at most complete the reorganization of the army. The Chu army far away in Jinkang Prefecture could not come to support them.
The combined forces of Cao and Rui had more than double the number of chariots as the Chu army.
The Swedish army has such an advantage and can still defeat the battle. Commander Mao Changkong can only admit that he is a waste.
The dust and thick smoke raised during the march of the Swiss army alerted the Chu army that something unusual was happening.
As soon as the Chu army was ready, they discovered that the Swiss army's chariot had already rushed towards the camp.
The Chu army reacted very quickly. The tanks immediately followed the combat team, covered each other out of the camp, and charged towards the Swiss army's first mechanic.
Seeing Chu Jun's reaction, Commander Mao Changkong said with a smile: "The generals of Chu Jun are also sensible people, unlike the idiot who controlled the first mechanic before.
They all know that a chariot can exert its greatest power only when it moves.
The chariot was parked on the spot and used as a fort, and his small cannon was not as useful as a serious artillery piece."
Mao Changkong shouted from inside the tank: "Gunner, fire on the enemy."
He knew that with the performance of the tank's smoothbore cannon, it would be impossible to hit the enemy at this distance.
But it is used as a command vehicle, and other tanks are not equipped with wireless telegraph machines.
He chose to fire, which was the signal for the war to begin.
A boom of artillery fire marked the official start of the war.
On the vast plains of Yuanfeng Mansion in Rui State.
Rui's chariots and Chu's chariots clashed head-on, and the steel behemoths roared and rushed towards each other.
Cannons roared and fire shot into the sky.
Switzerland's self-propelled artillery roams on the edge of the battlefield.
They continued to pour ammunition towards the middle and rear of the Chu army's chariots through extended artillery fire.
Block the Chu army's chariot support speed and gain opportunities for friendly forces.
The Swiss chariot troops moved forward bravely in order to wash away their previous humiliation.
The chariots were like a group of ferocious beasts, constantly attacking the Chu army.
The tracks of the chariot rolled forward, kicking up bursts of dust, and the cannons spit out tongues of fire, destroying the Chu army's chariots one by one.
The Chu army's chariots were not to be outdone. They fought back with all their strength in an attempt to block the advance of the Rui chariots.
Even if Switzerland is equipped with free artillery, it will pose a great threat to tanks.
However, after this period of actual combat, the Chu army found that the chariots cooperated very well.
Even if the Chu army encountered a surprise attack, it still maintained strong combat effectiveness.
The tanks of the two armies suffered damage to each other, and the battle situation fell into an anxious state.
At this moment, Cao Guo's chariot, which had been ambushing aside, suddenly came out from the side.
These chariots were like a surprise force, quickly inserting into the Chu army's weakest defense line, disrupting their position, and the Chu army fell into chaos instantly.
The coalition tanks and self-propelled artillery seized this opportunity, and the artillery fire poured down mercilessly on the Chu army tanks, and explosions occurred one after another.
The Chu army's chariots were defeated steadily under the fierce attack of the coalition forces, and they began to retreat.
The allied forces pursued them closely and did not give the Chu army any chance to breathe.
On the battlefield, the roar of tanks, the sound of artillery and the shouts of soldiers intertwined to form a magnificent war song.
There were only a few Chu army chariots, and most of them escaped and were left on the battlefield.
If it were not a coalition chariot, the attack would have been launched far away from the Chu army's camp.
The chariots consumed a lot of fuel, and many chariots had run out of fuel. The Chu army's chariots could not escape at all.
Commander Mao Changkong opened the cover of the chariot. He looked around the battlefield. The wreckage of the Chu army's chariots were scattered everywhere, with thick smoke rising, and it was a mess.
The once majestic Chu army chariots are now a pile of scrap metal.
The tracks of some tanks were broken and paralyzed in place; the turrets of some tanks were hit and tilted to the side.
The flags of the Chu army were also swaying in the wind, as if telling their defeat.
When Commander Mao Changkong saw the army's victory, he shed tears on the battlefield.
A man doesn't shed tears easily because he hasn't reached the point where he feels sad.
He had been too miserable during this period, and the victory of this war completely erased the label on him.
Commander Mao Changkong looked at the soldiers gathering on the battlefield. They had smiles on their faces because they found something valuable.
Wait until the army has tidied up the battlefield and buried the fallen soldiers.
Wounded soldiers were sent to hospitals, and prisoners were placed under strict supervision.
Commander Mao Changkong did not give the army a chance to rest.
"The main force is for us to attract the attention of the Chu army.
Now is our chance to give back.
All tanks board the trucks and we rush to support the main force."
Mao Changkong led the first mechanic and arrived at Jinkang Mansion in time.
The addition of chariots, a new force, directly caused the Chu army to collapse.
The soldiers of the Chu army looked tired and had low morale. They retreated hastily and without any order.
Some soldiers abandoned their helmets and ran as fast as they could, hoping to escape from the battlefield as soon as possible.
The coalition forces took the opportunity to cover up the attack, and they did not stop until they drove the Chu army out of the border.
The Swedish army successfully regained the lost ground, the passionate trumpet sound resounded through the sky, and the soldiers stepped into Yuanfeng City with firm steps.
On both sides of the road, local people lined the road to welcome him excitedly. They cheered and had tears of joy on their faces.
People waved flags and shouted slogans of welcome, expressing their deep respect and gratitude to the Swedish army.
The State of Chu did not regard them as common people at all and tried every means to squeeze them.
Everyone is Han Chinese, and news about various situations spreads very quickly.
Even if the Chu State wanted to occupy Rui State's territory for a long time, the local people would most likely be immigrated.
All the money they had accumulated throughout their lives was taken away.
When the children saw the army marching, they ran excitedly beside the team and gave flowers and fruits to show their respect for the heroes.
After the Swiss army entered the city, they restored order in the city and other things could be postponed.
Immediately begin to deal with the individuals and forces who took refuge in Chu during the occupation.
They know very well that the actions of these betrayers have brought huge harm to the country and people.
In the city square, the Swedish army set up a temporary court to conduct public trials for those who had treason and surrendered to the enemy.
The traitors were escorted to the square, their heads lowered and their faces ashamed.
After the trial, those who treason and surrendered to the enemy were directly sent to the gallows.
Amid the joy of regaining lost territory, people also understand that peace is hard-won.
They also know that just as the imperial court protects them, it treats its enemies harshly.
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The news of the disastrous defeat of the Chu army on the front line was like a thunder, exploding in the Chu country, and the originally high confidence suffered a head-on blow in an instant.
In the streets and alleys, people were whispering to each other, their faces solemn, and their uneasiness spread quickly.
The news of the disastrous defeat of the Chu army on the front line swept across the entire Chu country like a violent wind.
The Chu State, which was originally full of excitement and full of confidence in the war, was instantly poured cold water on its head.
In the streets and alleys, people's expressions changed from expectation to shock to deep worry.
Some loyal fans of Mr. Milton.
When they saw this situation, they said disdainfully: "Mr. Mi's previous judgment was not wrong.
Some people are only willing to listen to good things and cannot listen to real opinions. What a price they have to pay now."
In Changping, the capital of Chu State, small businessman Lin Kayuan stood angrily at the door of his shop.
He shouted loudly to the passers-by: "Chu State has raised the commercial tax to 70% for this damn war!
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The imperial court promised that as long as the war is victorious, it will bring us a broad market.
But what about now? Our goods are backlogged, business is bleak, and news of a disastrous defeat has come from the front!
Everything is gone, all in vain!" His voice trembled with anger, and his eyes were burning with anger.
There was no hope of life in his eyes.
Taxation was not what crushed him. He used his little money to invest in the bond market.
The Chu army was defeated miserably at the front, and the value of the bonds he invested returned to zero.
Lin Kayuan's cry seemed to be a fuse, quickly igniting the long-suppressed dissatisfaction in the hearts of many businessmen.
More and more small businessmen gathered from all directions, and they all echoed Lin Kayuan's words, and the crowd was excited.
"We can no longer endure in silence!
If I can win the war, I'm willing to pay more taxes, but now I don't want to give my hard-earned money to these losers." A businessman selling cloth shouted, waving his fist.
"Yes, we have to fight and let the court hear our voices!" Another merchant selling porcelain also responded loudly.
As more and more people joined forces, these small businessmen decided to unite and stage a large-scale tax resistance.
They held homemade banners with words such as "Reduce business taxes and give me back my livelihood" and "We should not have to pay for the failed war."
The team grew bigger and bigger, not just businessmen, but others also joined in, and the people's shouts were deafening.
The government sent officials to try to appease these merchants, but the anger of the merchants could not be quelled.
Lin Kayuan stood in front of the crowd, faced the officials directly, and said loudly: "We once trusted the government.
We gave everything for the so-called victory in the war, but what do we get now? Only bankruptcy and despair!
Let’s go to the King of Chu’s Palace and we must ask King Chu to give us an explanation.”
The crowd immediately walked towards the Chu Palace. On this occasion in front of the Chu Palace, some methods could not be used at all.
At this time, King Lu Chenyang of Chu was preparing to organize a counterattack in an attempt to reverse the defeat on the battlefield.
However, the storm caused by the small businessmen's tax resistance put the Chu State into a dilemma of internal and external troubles.
People in Chu State who were dissatisfied with the imperial court took this opportunity to explode.
The occurrence of this kind of thing greatly weakened Chu's war potential.
Solving domestic problems is already a situation that Chu State must face.