The position of the "Anxi Army" has been attacking for a whole day, and Ma Hongbin is almost crazy: he can see that Yinchuan City is close at hand, but he can never go further. The firepower of the "Anxi Army" was so fierce that dozens of horses of one of his cavalry regiments were so frightened that they fled far away.

The Ningxia army is envious of these escaped war horses: how desirable it is to be able to choose between life and death! Originally, I thought that fighting on flat ground, the brave and good fighting Hui Ma army had a great advantage, but now it seems that giving up the danger is clearly a way to seek death! He's been tricked!

He was still stuck in the thinking of the cold weapon era, thinking that with well-trained war horses and brave cavalry, at least the cavalry of the "Anxi Army" on the plain was much stronger than those infantry.

But when the "Anxi Army" faced the charging cavalry, row after row of rifles were fired, in an orderly manner. The regiment's machine gun company inflicted a tragic and almost devastating blow on the cavalry with dense bullets, and seeing that the Ma Jiajun, which he relied on, was cut to the ground like straw and seemed to have no power to fight back, Ma Hongbin's heart was dripping blood. The firepower of the "Anxi Army" is too fierce, and it is not at the same level as them at all.

But there was nothing to be done: as the gunfire of the North Tower gradually thinned out and the enemy forces behind it were increasing---- the North Tower had been lost. The "Anxi Army" is gathering more and more, and if it does not break through the opposite position and join the defenders of Yinchuan, the whole army will be completely annihilated here today.

Ma Hongbin is under a lot of pressure, and Ma Fuxiang is not having a good time.

At the head of the city, he saw the mountains of corpses of Ma Hongbin's cavalry and the incomparably strong military strength of the "Anxi Army", and thought that his son Ma Hongkui was still far away in Pingluo to do a senseless and hopeless trap, and felt helpless for the first time. He knew the strength of the various armies stationed in Gansu, even if the reinforcements from Lanzhou came? Under such a fire strike, isn't it a bunch of cannon fodder?

He regretted that he shouldn't have fought this battle: it was clearly a war that he had to lose.

That being the case, it's time to try how to end this war with dignity.

He discussed with his brother Ma Fushou to deal with the current predicament, Ma Fushou had long lost confidence in defending the city, if it weren't for the whole family here, he was afraid of abandoning the city and fleeing. Seeing that the younger brother in charge had the intention of suing for peace, he echoed and said: "Our army has no chance of winning, if the Feng army allows a decent truce, for the sake of brotherhood, we should go to the enemy camp to find out the other party's attitude." ”

In the evening, Ma Fushou was ordered to go out of the city and asked to contact the top commander of the "Anxi Army". At this time, Zhang Hanqing and Han Linchun were already in control, and they were already discussing the future operation arrangements of the "Anxi Army" in Gansu. Hearing that someone from Yinchuan came to negotiate, the two looked at each other and smiled: Yinchuan is resting!

Ma Fushou was taken to the headquarters, and when he saw Zhang Hanqing, the first thing he said was: "I am ordered by the Ningxia Protector to discuss a truce with you." ”

Zhang Hanqing smiled slightly and said, "Since you are a representative, please take a seat." Then he changed the conversation and said: "The current situation is very clear, whether there is a truce or not, you don't count." ”

Ma Fushou said earnestly: "The war has been going on for a long time, and the people of Ningxia have died of hunger and frost everywhere. Please ask the young marshal and General Han to show compassion and compassion for others, and the two families will make peace. Your army has entered the land without military rations and military resources, and I also ask you to negotiate the conditions, and the Ma army envoy will definitely do what he can. ”

Zhang Hanqing said with a smile: "Do you think that Zhang is fighting the autumn wind?" The purpose of the 'Anxi Army' entering Gansu this time is to maintain local peace and devote itself to the development of the local economy, so as to end the state of local warlords and establish a government in which the people are the masters of the country! After completing the control of Gansu militarily, I will work with all parties to devote ourselves to the development of the national economy and people's livelihood, and take the ideal of cooking righteousness to open up an unprecedented situation in the Republic of China. ”

He said: "The two armies have met each other, and the envoy has missed the opportunity for the first peace talks. Now there is no truce between the two sides, but you must surrender unconditionally within a limited time! In this way, the army protector can be regarded as a great contribution to the people of Ningxia and the country. In the future, the Ningxia New Government will be formed, and the 'Anxi Army' will not ignore this merit. We also hope to use the prestige of the Protector to make a difference in the New Deal. ”

Ma Fushou said that he could not accept it, he said: "The envoy of the protector is willing to give up the entire city of Ningxia for the sake of the people, but your army must ensure the dignity of the envoy and all the Ningxia army." The besieged Pingluo City and other officers and soldiers allowed him to return to the city in one piece, so that he could withdraw with dignity. Otherwise, even if the jade is burned, the protector will not be able to agree! ”

Han Linchun was furious, could it be that after many days of hard fighting, what he got was an empty city? The Ningxia army released the tiger and returned to the mountain, and there were many hidden dangers in the future. Moreover, the generals of the defeated army still dare to speak bravely, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not relapse. He looked at Ma Fushou coldly and said, "Listening to your envoy's intentions, the 'Anxi Army' is defeated rather than won!" The young marshal has already explained our attitude, can you agree, please ask your envoy to tell the escort envoy to make a decision as soon as possible. At eight o'clock tomorrow morning, the 'Anxi Army' will attack the city on time, and then the artillery fire will be ruthless, and the lives will be ruined, and it will be too late to regret it! ”

He picked up the negotiation document that had already been drafted and said in a deep voice: "We have four principles for you, and we must reply before 8 o'clock tomorrow morning:

1. In order to surrender unconditionally, rather than to negotiate peace or truce, the defenders of Ningxia will leave the city at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Overdue will be regarded as stubborn resistance, and the 'Anxi Army' will be completely defeated.

2. The 'Anxi Army' guarantees that the safety and dignity of the units it surrenders will not be violated, and all war criminals will be pardoned and prisoners of war will be released after education, those who voluntarily return home will be paid travel expenses, the wounded and sick will be treated, and those who are willing to join the 'Anxi Army' will be reorganized.

3. The general order is that the garrisons and local administrators in all parts of Ningxia must maintain local security in order to wait for the smooth reception of the 'Anxi Army'. The departments that have been received are led by the ministers of the institutes and handed over to the 'Anxi Army' for dismissal. ”

Fourth, the 'Anxi Army' guarantees that the private property of the military envoys and their families will not be violated. In line with the principle of the Hui Han family, the new government to be established will respect the customs and wishes of Mu Silin, fully govern itself under the recognition of the central legal system, and leave the post of chairman of the autonomous region vacant, and the administrative personnel of the military envoys will be selected on the basis of merit. ”

Zhang Hanqing waited for him to finish speaking, and said with a smile: "What let your envoy know is that Ma Tingxian, the envoy of Liangzhou Town, has led the whole army to accept the reorganization of the 'Anxi Army', and now our army's right flank has been driven straight down, and it has just been reported that Yongdeng has been occupied, the flank forward has arrived in Gaolan, and Lanzhou City is just around the corner. ”

He looked at Ma Fushou and said leisurely: "There is also a cavalry going up the Yellow River, and it will soon arrive under the Central Acropolis." Where to go, please tell the envoy to decide. ”

Ma Fushou was taken aback: the central guard is the back road of Ningxia, if the central guard is lost, the Ningxia army will be in a catastrophe. He didn't dare to stay any longer and hurried back to Yinchuan. Zhang Hanqing and Han Linchun looked at each other and smiled, and said with a long call: "The general trend of Ningxia has been decided, and the whole army can celebrate the New Year in Yinchuan." ”