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Chapter 191 [The First Counter-Encirclement Campaign] The Gap Between the Two Sides (5.2k)

This is also what Qiao Bo learned during his time with the Sanwan Reorganization and the Gutian Conference.

It was these two meetings that transformed the Red Team into what it is today.

However, the viewers in the live stream were unaware that this was only the beginning of the shock.

Having just occupied Ji'an, Qiao Bo had only just found some time to come out and was only seeing the everyday scenes.

Follow Qiao Bo's perspective as he walks through the streets and alleys.

The viewers in the live stream witnessed a sight they had never seen before.

People flocked in from all directions, some carrying bowls of water, others holding cornbread, stuffing them into the hands of the young soldiers.

The bewildered young soldier blushed and didn't know how to refuse, so he could only look at the old sergeant.

The veteran sergeant also looked helpless. He told the young soldier to clean up while he stood there advising the surrounding villagers not to bring anything over, explaining that it was against discipline and they couldn't accept it.

However, even veteran sergeants with several years of military service are overwhelmed by the growing number of civilians.

I crossed the street.

A huge crowd was packed together in front, and netizens on Earth in the live stream were asking:

What is that place for? Does it distribute money and food?

[So many people are lining up to receive relief?]

Are you hiring?

[It was probably to provide relief to the poor, after all, Ji'an had just been liberated.]

But their clothes don't look like it; they look like ordinary people.

[The anchor should go check it out.]

Qiao Bo was also a little confused, because if he remembered correctly, this was the military enlistment registration point, right?
At this point, Qiao Bo still underestimated the influence of the Red Army among the people.

Looking at the comments in the live stream, Qiao Bo glanced at the sea of ​​people in front of him, squeezed past on the side, and peeked inside on tiptoe:
“I know what this place is for.”

As you stand on tiptoe.

Qiao Bo and the netizens in the live broadcast room all saw what was happening inside.

Qiao Bo also confirmed that this was indeed the registration point for joining the army.

"This is where you sign up to join the army."

"But things seem to have turned out a bit unexpectedly."

This not only surprised him, but it also completely shattered the worldview of netizens on Earth.

[Holy crap?! Voluntary military service?! So many people are vying to join?!]

This queue stretches for blocks!

[Is my head spinning? Did I see that right?!]

Why is that lame old man crowding into the recruitment office?!

Holy crap, is this the same 'Republic of China' era??

[+1, why is this different from other live streams?!]

Qiao Bo was also a little confused. He knew that this team could win the hearts of the people, but there were just too many people in it.

Keep in mind that their team currently only has a total of over 30,000 people, but the sheer number of people at the registration site suggests there must be several thousand.

The surrounding streets were packed with people, if they were all soldiers.

Their force of over 30,000 people will likely expand to over 40,000, an increase of over 10,000.

It wasn't just viewers in the live stream who questioned whether this was the same "Republic of China" era.

Even Qiao Bo was repeatedly bombarded with confirmation that it was indeed the same game, set in the same Republic of China era.
Qiao Bo thought for a moment and then switched out of the game.

Then, within the same 1930 timeline category, click on the live streams from other regions.

His gaze swept across the various live stream titles, and suddenly his eyes lit up, so he clicked on one.

As soon as you enter the live broadcast room.

The view that came into view was from someone hiding behind a straw mat. Through the straw mat in front of them, they could see soldiers outside smashing and looting the courtyard.

The streamer in the live stream cursed under his breath, muttering:

"Damn it, we've run into conscription again."

"In the first four days, we encountered three waves."

As they were talking, through the gaps in the straw mat, they could see soldiers carrying two hens and a basket of eggs coming out of the courtyard.

The elderly couple inside the house cried and begged them to leave some food for their grandson.

however.

Hearing what the elderly couple said, the two soldiers became somewhat impatient.

The soldier kicked her, and the old woman fell heavily onto the threshold, blood immediately streaming from her forehead.

"Go away!"

Do you know what a conscription order is?

"Other families can provide able-bodied men for Commander Yan, so why can't your family?"

"With you guys not having any able-bodied men, I could just shoot you dead. Taking a few of your chickens would be too lenient."

"You still dare to talk nonsense to me."

"Old immortal thing."

The two soldiers walked out cursing, and the person broadcasting the live stream clearly saw everything.

The viewers in the live stream were cursing and telling the streamer to go and fight them, but the streamer didn't move until the two soldiers were completely gone.

The streamer then explained:

"Don't move."

“If we do this to them in this courtyard, these two old people will also be implicated.”

As he spoke, the streamer came out.

Upon seeing the anchor, even though the old woman was covered in blood, she anxiously urged the anchor to hide.

Looking at such a simple and honest old woman, even knowing that she was just an NPC and part of the plot, the viewers in the live stream couldn't help but want to kill those two soldiers.

The same thing happened to the streamer; after saying something to the elderly couple, the streamer quickly ran out.

It seems they're planning to kill those two soldiers.

While watching the scene in the live stream, Qiao Bo returned to his own game.

The sight of the vast crowds of civilians eager to enlist in the army stood in stark contrast to the warlord soldiers who had just committed atrocities.

Some of the Blue Star players in the live stream realized why this team, which had been heavily suppressed in Nanjing, had suddenly become like a dragon thriving in the sea after escaping its predicament.

In just 10 years, they were able to gain half of the country.

And they also won the nationwide liberation war.

There's a saying in the "Huaxia" series of games: "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world." Blue Star netizens have also seen many famous figures in Chinese history, including Xiang Yu and Liu Bang.

However, none of the popular support they have gained can compare with that of the Red forces at this moment.

This was the first time that netizens on Earth had a direct look at the red team that swept the world, and the appearance of this team also brought a lot of discussion.

From Europe to Asia, from World War I to World War II, from the "Huaxia" series of games to the Republic of China era, there has never been such a unit.

This is a force unlike any other on 'Earth'.

at the same time.

With Qiao Bo's sharing, the Blue Star players now have a general idea of ​​the territory of the Red team he belongs to.

Qiao Bo posted a map in the live stream. Since he only knew his own area, he wasn't very clear about the situation in other areas, so he marked them in a scattered manner.

However, looking at the map, even players on Earth can see it.

At this time, the red team's territory was not large.

After all, the blue faction claims to rule the entire country, both nominally and formally, so this territory is still a bit small compared to them.

Despite this development, many people are eagerly signing up to participate.

Blue Star netizens are already looking forward to the Red team's expansion and development.

Meanwhile, Qiao Bo's live stream was also bustling with activity.

Because Qiao Bo had been stationed at the recruitment site for three days, he used the photon supercomputing intelligent statistics displayed in the live broadcast room.

It was only three days.

More than 10,000 people signed up for military service at the recruitment point, and that's just what we saw.

According to the analysis of the photon supercomputer.

Based on the time he arrived on the first day and the average number thereafter, at least 12000 civilians joined the army this time, compared to the conscription, looting, and vandalism of warlords in other live-streaming rooms.

They seem like two completely different worlds.

While the Blue Star players were discussing this...

In the storyline where Qiao Bo is located, the encirclement and suppression army sent by the blue forces has already arrived, even though the smoke of the Central Plains War has not yet dissipated.

However, the Nanjing authorities are already eager to take action.

Inside Qiao Bo's live stream.

The current situation map shows that the red forces are mainly stationed in the Ganjiang River basin.

On the other hand.

Other streamers also triggered this plot, but the difference was that their perspective was that of 'encircling and annihilating' the enemy.

The time in Chu Yao's live stream was also 1930, but it was five days ahead of Qiao Bo's.

Chu Yao didn't hide how he suddenly appeared.

Because he couldn't trigger the plot, and given the recent popularity of Qiao Bo's live stream, he was also on the same timeline, only a few days apart.

He simply 'donated' all his wealth, which he had chosen as a businessman, to the blue team.

Then he successfully obtained a position as an operations staff officer.

Anyway, it's not real power.

Even if there are objections from below, there's nothing that can be done.

Moreover, given the distance and the fact that the emperor was far away, the operations staff of a mere regiment wouldn't alarm the higher-ups in Nanjing.

The regimental commander easily resolved the issue himself.

One person received the money, and the other gained an official position; both were happy.

Soon after, they received orders to move the corps. Following the corps' movement, Chu Yao gradually realized what was happening as he looked at the markings on the map.

It seems they're preparing to take action against the red team.

So they found Qiao Bo, and the two hit it off immediately, merging their live streams to simultaneously broadcast the in-game 'encirclement' and 'counter-encirclement' battle. At this point, their live streams were merged.

A real-time dynamic map is placed above the live stream, with two people each occupying half of the space below.

The few days' difference between the two sides was quickly caught up by Qiao Bo, who skipped over the plot.

However, a half-day time difference was still allowed.

This way, we can see the various arrangements made in Nanjing.

We can let the viewers in the live stream analyze first, and then see how the red team makes their moves.

At this point, Chu Yao's side had already finished marking the map.

In the live broadcast room.

As the latest information was uploaded and the map was adjusted in real time, Chu Yao stood in front of the regimental headquarters' combat map, looking at it and saying:

"The information in Nanjing is quite extensive; they know that the main force of the Red team is in Fenyi and the Qingjiang area."

"Judging from this troop deployment, it's clear they're trying to encircle and trap the main force of the Red Army."

"I wonder how the red team responded."

Qiao Bo, who was next door, looked at the map and said:

"We have received orders to hold a meeting."

"The troops are ready to act at any time, but I am currently in Ji'an and there is no direct confrontation yet, so we will have to wait to find out the specific situation."

"Are there any experts who enjoy sand table simulations? Let's chat."

The live stream chat was flooded with comments:
[This wave of attacks in Nanjing has amassed over 10 troops, while the Red side, including the newly recruited 1 soldiers, only has a little over 4 men, and they are short of guns and artillery, making it a difficult battle.]

A direct confrontation is disadvantageous; allowing the enemy to slaughter us is unacceptable. Crossing the river is the only option.

That makes sense; of the thirty-six stratagems, running away is the best.

[But I have to admit, the blue team's troops are way too damn rich.]

Is owning a rifle the definition of being rich?

[You don't even look at the environment during the Republic of China era. Compared to the communists, they were incredibly wealthy.]

They were discussing it in the live stream room.

Regarding the situation of the red team, the current thought among netizens on Blue Star is to avoid direct confrontation as much as possible.

As for how to fight, opinions vary.

Some were researching how to set up an ambush, while others were researching how to relocate; the live stream chat was flooded with comments.

Meanwhile, on Qiao Bo's side...

Because there was only a half-day time difference, the latest orders were received in less than an hour. Looking at the map, Qiao Bo said:

"The order has been issued."

"Coordinate with the main force to lure the enemy deep into our territory, and once they are exhausted, annihilate them."

Then Qiao Bo's team took action.

Since they are not the main force, they are currently only providing support. The map in the live stream is being updated in real time based on the information Qiao Bo has learned.

In the game, two days later.

Large-scale troop mobilization has already begun in Nanjing.

However, because the red team moved early.

The two sides did not make contact, and although there were frequent mobilizations, no actual fighting broke out.

Meanwhile, Qiao Bo's team remained at the front as a reconnaissance unit.

The main reason is to obtain the latest information and update the real-time map in the live broadcast room in a timely manner.

at this time.

As troops from Nanjing advanced, they occupied the Qingjiang and Fenyi areas, creating a standoff between the two sides across the river.

But soon.

The troops located in Fenyi area, having missed their target, then headed directly towards Ji'an.

Meanwhile, the intentions of those in Nanjing were quite clear.

The goal was to divide and encircle the Red forces, and subsequent actions proved this.

The blue forces were all positioned between the red forces' legions, separating each legion and attempting to encircle and annihilate them.

However, before the blue team could complete its encirclement, the red team had already implemented a strategy of luring the enemy deep into their territory and was also heading south.

The two sides passed each other by once again.

The fact that there was no major battle when they were separated by the river for the first time was something that netizens on Earth could guess.

However, the second time they didn't fight, which was truly unexpected for the players on Earth.

That was an amazing move.

Almost every corps infiltrated through gaps in the enemy's encirclement, and no large-scale battles occurred.

Both sides deployed troops for more than half a month, but surprisingly no large-scale battle occurred.

Although the red team's original territory was occupied, the blue team was unable to continue the pursuit because they had stretched their battle lines too far.

They could only wait for supplies to arrive while watching the Red Team build defensive fortifications in a grand manner.

A moment of silence fell between the two sides.

However, the live streams on both Qiao Bo's and Chu Yao's sides were anything but quiet.

The scene is completely different now.

The anchor, Chu Yao, was walking down the street with two soldiers.

Wherever you look.

All the doors were tightly closed, and some shops had the word "Closed" written on their doors.

Chu Yao's gaze swept around, and he could see pairs of fearful eyes behind the cracks in the doors and windows. The soldiers beside him looked at the empty street and shouted:

"Ji'an has been liberated!"

however.

The only response was deathly silence.

This scene.

Only after experiencing it firsthand did Chu Yao realize how vast the difference was between this team and the red team Qiao Bo had previously played for.

But I haven't finished expressing my feelings yet.

The soldiers who entered the city later, led by the village head, went door to door, smashing doors and searching. Any house with red cloth or red paper was used as evidence.

The village head pointed to an old man selling oil and said that the old man had sent both of his sons to join the army.

The next second, the old man was dragged out and taken to the center of the street to be whipped.

Bloodstains appeared one after another, but the old man gritted his teeth and remained silent.

A hint of vengeful pleasure flashed in the eyes of the village headman standing nearby, and a smile appeared on his face. Chu Yao couldn't bear to watch any longer and stopped the whipping.

The village head wanted to say something, but Chu Yao glared at him and shut him up.

After all, Chu Yao was a combat staff officer. Whether he had real power or not, he was still quite intimidating to ordinary people.

The village head could only shrink back and lead the other soldiers to search other homes.

The sounds of clanging and smashing could be heard.

Chu Yao shook his head. This is the kind of discipline the official troops of the 'Republic of China' have?!
They weren't much better than those warlords.

In reality, Chu Yao underestimated the extent to which Nanjing was wary of the Red Team.

But we'll find out soon enough.

In contrast, Chu Yao was being disliked.

The situation was quite different once the southward-bound Red Army troops were stationed there.

Because the blue team's battle lines were too long, they were unable to continue advancing.

So after the Red team stationed their troops here, they simply built defensive fortifications on the east side in a grand manner to confuse the Blue team's troops.

Moreover, due to the enthusiasm of the people.

Every household came to help, which made the blue team even more certain of the red team's main force.

At this moment, in Qiao Bo's live broadcast room.

In contrast to Chu Yao.

Qiao Bo was building fortifications, and besides soldiers like him, many civilians were helping with the construction, carrying loads on shoulder poles and shovels.

And it was almost noon.

The older women from the village at the foot of the mountain brought food up in woven baskets.

Along with the clothes, the soldiers' tattered uniforms were also brought up. At this point, they were patched up with gray patches as much as possible, and other colors were used instead of gray patches.

This stands in stark contrast to Jishui, which was 'reclaimed' just a few kilometers away.

Such a large-scale construction of defensive fortifications naturally caught the attention of some spies from the blue team, who confidently asserted that this was the main force of the red team.

They were completely unaware that the real main force was lying in ambush next door, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

Until evening.

Both sides took a break and chatted in the live stream room.

The contrast is really quite stark.

Chu Yao said this with a wry smile. These official troops were as unpopular as bandits. What a bunch of bastards.

Sudden.

Chu Yao received new information and went to the regimental headquarters for a meeting.

At this moment, Chu Yao had no idea what was going to happen next. However, once he went in and the meeting started, not only was Chu Yao stunned, but the netizens on Blue Star in the live broadcast room were also stunned.

No?

As for?
Chiang Kai-shek is going to the front lines in person? Just to annihilate these 40,000+ Red Army troops?

Inexplicably.

Some netizens even wondered if Chiang Kai-shek was some kind of scripted scenario, hence his desperate attempt to destroy the Red team.

How could more than 10 people fight against 4, and he even personally went to the front line to command the battle?

They must be terrified the red team will escape.

While everyone was in the meeting receiving the news, the principal of Huangpu Military Academy had already flown from Nanjing to Nanchang.

(End of this chapter)