Republic of China: I am a great warlord, many children, many blessings

How could Wang Tianfeng not know what Shen Hao meant.

If you, Zhang Xiluan, know what's good for you, then in name you will be the general of Hubei, and you will enjoy the best of life.

Originally Shen Hao had planned to take action against Hubei a long time ago, but the occurrence of floods disrupted Shen Hao's progress.

Now, Wang Zhanyuan of Hubei Second Division openly boycotted Zhang Xiulan, which also gave Shen Hao an excuse to intervene in Hubei.

However, there is a Hunan between Guangdong and Hubei.

I just happened to drive a nail into Hubei to make you unhappy.

Soon, Zhang Xiulan received Shen Hao's telegram.

I agreed without hesitation.

Originally he was Yuan Shikai's confidant and served as a general in Fengtian.

Now he is allowed to come to Hubei in name, but Wang Zhanyuan of the Second Division resists him.

Zhang Xiulan also knew that he was a discarded pawn and had no use anymore as he got older.

I never expected that Shen Hao would extend an olive branch at this time.

As an old fox, how could he not know what Shen Hao was thinking?

But Shen Hao is wealthy and powerful, and his future is limitless.

Yuan Shikai was no match for Shen Hao.

It is also a good opportunity to join Shen Hao at this time.

In order to express his sincerity, Zhang Xiulan personally came to eastern Guangdong to meet Shen Hao.

That night, in Shen Hao's study, the two talked for more than an hour.

When Zhang Xiulan came out, his face was full of joy.

Feeling particularly good.

Shen Hao assigned an elite brigade to Zhang Xiulan.

Directly enter Hubei.

When passing through Hunan, Hunan's general Tang Xiangming immediately became alert.

Being neighbors with Shen Hao, Tang Xiangming couldn't sleep at all.

However, Zhang Xiulan told him that these were soldiers recruited from Shen Hao and he was going to Hubei to take up his post.

Tang Xiangming had no reason to stop him and could only watch Zhang Xiulan lead his troops over.

When he arrived in Huanggang, Hubei, Wang Zhanyuan, who learned the news, immediately sent two brigades to block Zhang Xiulan and prohibit him from entering Hubei.

At the same time, he also hurriedly called Tang Xiangming in Hunan, hoping that the other side would send troops to attack from the front and back and wipe out Zhang Xiulan's brigade.

The two sides were at war with each other.

Zhang Xiulan was originally ordered to go to Hubei to serve as a general, and he occupied a righteous position.

Now, with another brigade at our side, we feel more confident.

Compared with his previous timid attitude, he now directly asked Wang Zhanyuan whether he wanted to rebel?

After reading the telegram, Wang Zhanyuan angrily tore it into pieces.

"Damn that old bastard Zhang Xiluan, does he think that with Shen Hao's support, I won't dare to deal with him?

It’s just a brigade, who’s afraid of who?

Can his brigade destroy my entire division?"

Then, he yelled to the guard beside him: "That damn Tang Xiangming hasn't called yet."

"Master, no."

"Damn it, what is Tang Xiangming wasting time on? It's such a good opportunity to attack Zhang Xiluan from both sides and eliminate him.

Send a telegram immediately to urge Tang Xiangming to dispatch troops."

"Yes, Master."

Wang Zhanyuan had no idea that Tang Xiangming did not dare to make the decision, but instead called Yuan Shikai, hoping to get Yuan Shikai's support.

Just as Tang Xiangming was anxiously waiting, Yuan Shikai called back with only one word: "Wait."

473. Killing people and destroying their hearts!!

Wait!

Tang Xiangming knew that Yuan Datou didn't want to confront Shen Hao head-on.

Now the most important thing is to ascend the throne and become emperor.

Immediately afterwards, Tang Xiangming called Wang Zhanyuan back, saying that he was powerless to do anything.

This made Wang Zhanyuan feel dissatisfied.

Now that Duan Zhigui had finally gotten rid of him, he finally had the chance to aspire for the position of general.

I didn’t expect Zhang Xiluan to come.

As a commander without troops, Wang Zhanyuan did not take him seriously. But now it is different. Zhang Xiulan has relied on Shen Hao, a big tree.

Once Zhang Xiulan secures his position as the general of Hubei, Wang Zhanyuan will never be able to make a name for himself in Hubei in his lifetime.

You can only become a general if you change provinces.

He felt unwilling, but since Tang Xiangming refused to help, Wang Zhanyuan couldn't make up his mind.

Shen Hao did not tolerate Wang Zhanyuan's bad habits and directly let Zhang Xiulan start the fight.

Now that his master had spoken, Zhang Xiulan no longer hesitated.

So, the order was given to prepare for an attack.

The defending Fourth Brigade of Wang Zhanyuan saw that Zhang Xiulan had already made preparations and was ready to fight for real.

Reported to Wang Zhanyuan immediately.

Upon hearing the news, Wang Zhanyuan snorted coldly: "How dare a white-haired man be so arrogant?

Fight first.

Order Lu Fengxiang of the 4th Brigade and Li Shuzhi of the 3rd Brigade to hold the area and prevent them from passing Beihuanggang."

After the order was issued, the 3rd and 4th Brigades immediately prepared for defense.

Zhang Xiluan didn't expect that Wang Zhanyuan was not afraid at all.

The two sides were ready to fight.

Seeing this, a hint of disdain flashed across Zhang Xiluan's eyes.

Although I only brought one brigade this time.

But it was well-equipped with an artillery regiment and three machine gun companies.

Two 150mm heavy howitzers.

Not to mention attacking Wang Zhanyuan’s Second Division.

Even if it was to fight against Yuan Shikai's elite Beiyang Army, Zhang Xiulan had the confidence to do so.

With an order.

All the guns of the regiment fired at the same time.

The bomb flew across the sky like a meteor and accurately hit the enemy position.

There were loud rumbling sounds, one after another.

In an instant, countless people were killed and injured.

Wang Zhanyuan's Third Brigade and Fourth Brigade were completely stunned by the bombing.

Looking at the broken limbs around me, I was terrified.

In previous wars, both sides would use Hanyang-made rifles to shoot at each other.

Artillery fire only occasionally, there is no such thing as direct fire coverage.

Just one round of artillery fire was enough to terrify them.

Before they could come to their senses, another round of artillery fire came.

Not only that, with the cover of artillery fire, Zhang Xiulan watched the soldiers begin to charge.

Although there was only one brigade, they rushed forward with momentum like a mountain torrent.

This was the first time Zhang Xiulan had seen such elite soldiers, and he felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

The key point is that there is only one brigade of such elite troops. Shen Hao does not have dozens of such brigades. What the hell is this?

I am also more optimistic about Shen Hao's future.

This time the firepower covered a wider area, covering the entire position.

Wang Zhanyuan's two brigades had a defense area of ​​only a few hundred meters, and most of the personnel were together.

As a result, two rounds of artillery fire killed three-tenths of the soldiers.

Such a huge casualty ratio directly caused many people to lose the will to fight.

The Third Brigade was standing in the front to defend. The soldiers collapsed and many of them abandoned their guns and fled.

Some even jumped into the river to escape.

Even those who were supervising the battle from behind couldn't do anything as there were too many people running away.

The defense was left with a huge gap.

Then, there was cross fire from light machine guns and Maxim heavy machine guns.

The powerful firepower output suppressed them so much that they couldn't even raise their heads.

After just one encounter, many soldiers had lost interest in fighting.

They had never seen such fierce artillery fire.

Dense bullets flew over heads like a rainstorm.

Bullets flew over the top, and the whooshing sound of the sonic boom made their scalps tingle.

Many people, even those who were hiding and shivering in the trenches, showed their heads.

The air was filled with the nauseating smell of blood and burnt earth.

This was the first time they had encountered such a cruel battlefield.

Wang Zhanyuan usually either beat or scolded them, and never paid them the full amount of military pay. He always deducted this and that.

They were asked to work for Wang Zhanyuan with all their heart filled with regrets.

What's more, the opponent's firepower is so strong.

Saving your life is the most important thing.

kill!kill!kill!

With bursts of shouting and killing, they directly occupied the position.

Many people even raised their guns and surrendered.

There is no so-called ideal in being a soldier these days. It's all for the sake of having something to eat. There's no need to fight for one's life.

Wang Zhanyuan's Third Brigade, which was guarding the front, chose to surrender directly.

The Fourth Brigade had been scared away long ago and had no intention of fighting at all.

In less than an hour, the enemy's position was broken. Zhang Xiulan was surprised that the battle was fought so quickly.

This battle was so exciting.

After arriving at the position, Zhang Xiulan finally understood.

After several rounds of artillery fire, more than half of the soldiers were killed or wounded. These soldiers were all holding Hanyang-made rifles, and each soldier had only about ten bullets.

Even the people at the back didn't even have guns, they were just holding big knives.