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“Hong Gu, we will need a lot of people next, and we will have to fight in many more places. We need to learn to use all available resources. As long as our interests align, we can cooperate with anyone.”

Hong Gu's eyes lit up slightly, as if he understood Artoria's thoughts.

"You may not believe me, but all of this was said by the brilliant strategist Mo Mo. According to him, if we want to liberate China as soon as possible, what we need to do is to establish the broadest possible patriotic united front."

"The broadest patriotic united front?"

"That's right, the broadest patriotic united front. As long as they can accept our propositions, regardless of their status, ethnicity, or origin, as long as they love China, are willing to contribute to China's development, and support and safeguard a unified China, they are all people we can unite with."

At this point, Artoria suddenly pointed to herself and said, "Or you could say that I and they are all people you can unite with."

Artoria didn't lower her voice when she said this, and everyone, including Hong Gu and the people around them, heard it. Everyone was stunned and looked at Artoria's blonde hair and blue eyes. Only then did they suddenly remember that Artoria was not a Chinese Federation citizen, but a Britannian.

However, during this period, everyone was completely captivated by Artoria, subconsciously ignoring even the fact that Artoria was of nationality.

Artoria using herself as an example is the best proof of this.

"That's right, as expected of the genius Qilin."

Hong Gu looked enlightened and said, “We can defend Luoyang, but liberating and protecting all of China is the responsibility of all Chinese people. Only by uniting all those who love China can this be accomplished.”

"General, you are right. Just give the order on what to do next! Although these people are currently following Cao Yuanming's orders, as long as they sincerely repent and are willing to continue to serve the Emperor, they can also become our comrades!"

"it is good."

Artoria nodded and said, "It's good that you realize that. Now you need to do as I say."

……

"So, can you figure out what kind of equipment they're using?"

Cao Yuanming asked his men, somewhat annoyed. However, his men, each holding binoculars and staring wide-eyed, could not see through the motorcycle's headlights to make out the people behind them or what kind of mechanical equipment was emitting the light.

Faced with an enemy whose situation was unclear, Cao Yuanming did not act rashly, and the two armies remained in a stalemate for the time being.

However, at that moment, the opposing army moved. The large lanterns that were originally densely packed together suddenly began to disperse to the left and right, as if splitting into a snake, forming an arc, and began to maneuver around the army, as if searching for some advantageous position.

Upon seeing this, Cao Yuanming and his men tensed up. Were they preparing to launch a surprise attack?

Cao Yuanming immediately ordered everyone to prepare to start the tanks and armored vehicles, and the infantry to get their equipment ready.

Although they are currently in a circular formation, a circular formation is fine for defending against large numbers of infantry. However, if they spread out their tanks like this, they will definitely be torn apart in the middle if they face a high-density mechanized attack from the enemy.

"Respond to the order again: if the enemy dares to break through..."

A ruthless glint appeared in Cao Yuanming's eyes as he said, "Then let's just open the gate and let them in, and then the troops on the left and right flanks can maneuver around them and surround them."

"If they dare to come, I'll eat them alive!"

"General!"

Cao Yuanming's strategist looked worried and said, "But if we do that, General, our position will change from the rear to the front line, which could be dangerous."

"Hmph, what are you afraid of? I am a general, not a civil official!"

"Today we wiped out this mechanical force. No matter what tricks they played before, the entire city of Luoyang will no longer have any formidable mechanical forces!"

Having said that, Cao Yuanming drew his gun and said, "Gentlemen, whether you achieve fame and fortune or die far from home, it all depends on this battle today! As long as the Cao family exists, I, Cao Yuanming, guarantee that my Cao family will protect your families for generations to come!"

"I will die for the general!"

Cao Yuanming's words were immediately met with roars of response from all the soldiers around him who could hear them. The Cao family had been operating in Northeast China for over a thousand years, and the loyalty of the soldiers around them was still considerable.

This enthusiastic atmosphere even made Cao Yuanming's previously frowning advisor smile, saying, "General, the army's morale is high! With such loyalty, who in the world can rival you, General?"

Cao Yuanming grinned and said, "Haha, I want to see what kind of tricks and schemes you bunch of brats have that can defeat my 150,000-strong army!"

As soon as Cao Yuanming finished speaking, he looked up immediately, because a piercing shriek suddenly rang out from the sky.

111 How are you all doing, my friends on the other side?

"what is that?"

Cao Yuanming asked instinctively, he had never heard such a shrill sound before, could it be some kind of airplane?

But what use are airplanes? They can't carry any effective weapons, and their flight speed is slow, so if there are ground-based air defenses, they're basically sitting ducks.

"Beware of air raids!"

Regardless of whether it was true or not, the people on the ground immediately turned on their searchlights to illuminate the sky, preparing to deal with any possible enemy aircraft.

However, they soon realized they were wrong.

What flashed past in the beam of searchlights across the sky was not an airplane, but a peculiar cone-shaped object.

It looks like... a cannonball.

Cannonball?

That's impossible!

Do you think I, Cao Yuanming, am ignorant?

A cannonball, over a meter thick and taller than two people, is that a cannonball?

This is clearly a super bomb!

The massive bomb immediately slammed into the ground, landing a hundred meters to the north of the outermost edge of Cao Yuanming's group—the same spot where Altria's group had passed not long ago.

Then, the bomb exploded.

Flames, roars, and typhoon-like shockwaves shook the earth.

Artoria and the others, who had already reached an upwind position in the distance, had their mouths open in preparation for the impact, all under Artoria's command.

Despite being more than two kilometers away from the explosion site, many people were still blown off balance by the blast wave, and many were so frightened by the huge explosion that they knocked over their motorcycles.

However, no one ridiculed them, because everyone was terrified by the almost world-destroying flames and light.

Even Hong Gu, who had just advocated firing a cannonball directly at the heart of Cao Yuanming's forces, felt his throat go dry. If they really did fire as he suggested, how many tens of thousands of people would be killed by that single shell?

"How's the accuracy?"

Artoria heard Momo's voice in her ear, saying, "We'll need at least thirty minutes of preparation time before we can readjust the launch. This big thing will still need to be operated by robots in the future; relying on manpower now is too much trouble."

"By the way, let's get a few Britannian Knightmare units to use this cannon later, it should be just right."

Artoria smiled slightly and said, "This time the error is no more than fifteen meters. Just as I expected, Cao Yuanming's army is within the range of the shells, but no one will be killed directly by the power of the shells."

It turns out that this seemingly off-target shot was intentional on Artoria's part, designed to show the enemy the power of her Dragon Cannon without actually killing too many people.

Simply put, it was a show of force!

"Please wait for my signal, Momo."

"No problem, I'm having a great time firing my cannon here too!"

……

Cao Yuanming struggled to his feet, supporting himself on the carriage. He touched his head, which was covered in a sticky substance, probably blood.

Just now, all his vision was enveloped by terrifying light and heat. He was less than a kilometer away from the center of the explosion and was caught off guard, being thrown off the roof of the command vehicle, which was more than three meters high.

Now, his head was buzzing and throbbing, unsure whether it was from hitting the train car when he fell or from being shaken by the terrifying explosion.

"General! General!"

Several of his personal guards, his absolute loyalties, rushed toward him, shouting something in his ear. Unfortunately, Cao Yuanming's ears were ringing, and he couldn't hear what they were saying.

Cao Yuanming desperately wanted to stand up and examine the devastating power of the recent explosion, so he struggled to push aside the guards blocking his way. This time, however, the guards wouldn't budge, which infuriated him.

"You guys... cough cough!"

Cao Yuanming originally wanted to scold them away, but suddenly felt weak all over. His body swayed, and the guards next to him immediately hugged him and helped him sit down carefully.

At this moment, Cao Yuanming noticed that two other soldiers were carefully pressing down on his legs. He looked closely and saw that his right leg was bent at an unusual angle.

It turns out his leg was broken.

No wonder it was so difficult for me to get up, and it hurt so much.

Seeing this, Cao Yuanming stopped resisting and allowed the guards to carefully protect his leg for the time being.

During this time, Cao Yuanming's ears and body began to recover. In reality, the shockwave would not have caused him any harm at all. Unfortunately, Cao Yuanming was standing high and had a far-reaching view, so he fell hard and suffered a terrible fall.

In addition, Cao Yuanming had just laughed heartily and casually set a goal for himself, which even Heaven couldn't stand, and immediately caused him to stumble.

"Staff officer, Chief of Staff!"

Cao Yuanming, who had just recovered a little, immediately covered his head and shouted. Soon, several staff officers crowded around Cao Yuanming, each with a look of fear on their face, as if they were out of their minds.

"General! I'm so glad you're alright, so glad..."

"Snapped!"

Cao Yuanming mustered all his strength and slapped the leading staff officer to the ground, saying, "Show some soldierly manners, stand up, you're not dead yet!"

The pain in his face helped the chief of staff overcome his mental confusion. He regained some of his composure and said, "General, please forgive me. I know I was wrong!"

Tell me, tell me now!

Cao Yuanming reached out and grabbed the chief of staff by the collar, saying, "Where are our men? How are they? Are they alright? How many casualties?"

Upon hearing this, the chief of staff's eyes lit up, and he said, "General, congratulations, General!"

"Congratulations, you bastard!"

The poor chief of staff was also slapped on the other side by Cao Yuanming's hand, which was swollen. This shows just how disheveled the chief of staff looked.

However, the chief of staff realized he had misspoke and, in a hoarse voice, corrected himself, saying, "Thank goodness for the Cao family ancestors, General. I just saw it. That terrible bomb was powerful, but it missed!"

"Our people were not directly affected. On the outer perimeter of the northern defense perimeter, only a small number of people were stunned. Most of the rest were only injured and are fine. They will be able to recover their fighting strength after some rest!"

Cao Yuanming's eyes widened with delight. He said, "Is that really all? So, in this state, I'm actually more seriously injured?"

The chief of staff's eyelids twitched, and this time he dared not say much, but nodded.

"Ha...hahahahaha!"

Despite his broken leg and blood-covered face, Cao Yuanming couldn't help but burst into laughter, his laughter filled with genuine joy.

"Heaven bless me! Heaven bless me! My ancestors of the Cao family have protected me. I have no way to repay them. I will surely obtain the position of prime minister and restore the glory of my Cao family!"

Cao Yuanming was helped to his feet by the guards and said, "This must be Luoyang's trump card, Luoyang's ultimate weapon! They cut off our supplies today, rendering us unable to move, and now they're luring us to gather together, all for this super bomb!"

"If our troops had actually been hit, we would have suffered at least half casualties. But now, this bomb has missed its target. Hahaha, this is truly a blessing from heaven! The Cao family will surely win!"