After Chen Zhenfan made his position of neutrality clear, Zhang Peijue knew that he could no longer count on the 4,000 Hubei troops in Zizhou.

"So, now we're on our own, understand?" This is what Zhang Peijue said to Wang Tianjie and Zhang Dasan.

Fortunately, although the people are somewhat resistant, the deployment of fortifications in various places is very smooth, otherwise I am afraid there would be no need to fight.

And then...

In the Shu Military Governor's Mansion in Yucheng, the expressions on almost everyone's faces looked very heavy, and because of this reason, even the atmosphere in the Governor's Mansion was quite heavy.

There is only one reason why the atmosphere has become so heavy, and today is the time for the official showdown.

In fact, both Pu Dianjun and Yan Guang, who was far away in Chengdu, knew that Zhang Peijue did not have the sincerity to negotiate, but just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to negotiate and arrange the necessary fortifications. It's a pity that although they know this very well, because of their relationship with the revolutionary army, if they start a war without any reason, they will always be unknown...

But...

"At least after today, we don't have to make these hypocritical diplomatic rhetoric..."Looking at the expressions on the faces of the personnel in the Governor's Mansion, Pu Dianjun smiled at the entourage beside him.

Although he already knew that the only answer he would get today was to refuse, but to be honest, he was a little tired of staying here knowing that there would be no result.

"That's right, no matter what, we are also in control..."Ignoring the faces of the Shu army personnel on the side, the entourage also said with a relaxed face.

This is why those people in the Shu Military Governor's Mansion have heavy faces, because now it is the Sichuan military and political axe that occupies an absolute advantage, and no matter how you look at it...

They will never have any hope of a miracle either!

"So, Dudu Zhang, what is your answer?" Now that he knows the other party's answer, Pu Dianjun will naturally not be as polite as when he first came.

"Our answer is, no." It seems that there is nothing uncomfortable with Pu Dianjun's change of attitude, and Zhang Peijue still has a smile on his face.

After receiving the answer, Pu Dianjun turned his head and said to his entourage. "Please."

The entourage, who understood what Pu Dianjun meant, took a few people and left the Governor's Mansion quickly, and then galloped away in the direction of Chengdu on horseback.

"Then, Zhang Dudu, I hope we can meet again in the future!"

"Goodbye..."

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A day later, after receiving a reply from the retinue sent back by Pu Dianjun, the second and third divisions were ready to go in the direction of Yucheng, and at this time Pu Dianjun's convoy had just half of the way.

"Minister, the next journey is going to be much easier!" When Pu Dianjun's motorcade arrived in Daning County, what appeared in front of them was a concrete-paved road, and when Pu Dianjun's carriage drove to it, the body became much more stable.

"No matter how many times I've seen it, I think this is a road worth shocking...", pulling the window of the carriage open, looking at the flat road under the wheels, Pu Dianjun said to the entourage on the side.

"yes..."

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horses' hooves in front of the convoy, especially the sound of the horseshoe stepping on the concrete road, which made people feel even more wonderful.

"Minister, it's the Governor's cavalry!" The coachman's voice came into the carriage.

"I saw it too." Pu Dianjun, who was looking out of the window, looked at the more than 1,000 cavalry coming from afar, and replied loudly.

On the concrete road, which was only a few meters wide, more than 1,000 cavalry lined up in a long line, so that the already scarce pedestrians had to jump off the road to make way for them.

At this time, it seemed that he noticed Pu Dianjun's convoy, and soon dozens of fast horses ran in front of the convoy among the cavalry lined up in a long dragon.

"Is it Minister Pu's convoy?" After stopping at the front of the convoy, one of the leading cavalrymen asked in a loud voice.

"That's right."

"In Xia Hu Ke, the current commander of the cavalry regiment of the Third Division, the governor had already instructed him to send Minister Pu back to Chengdu safely if he encountered Minister Pu's convoy on the road..." Chen Yuguo, you first take someone to send Minister Pu to the governor! ”

"Yes!" Chen Yuguo, who was beside Hu Ke, responded.

"What? Has the Governor also come? ”

"That's right, this time the second and third divisions are led by the governor!" Hu Ke hurriedly replied, although he was the colonel of the cavalry regiment, and according to the official rank of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it was equivalent to the third rank, but Pu Dianjun, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was the head of the household department from the first rank.

"That's right..."

Thinking about the significance of this battle, it is indeed not ordinary, and it is natural for Yan Guang to personally lead the troops, and Pu Dianjun is relieved.

But...

"Will we all lead the army to fight?" Looking at the entourage beside him, Pu Dianjun said a little confused.

"This—" Several of the attendants in the carriage also glanced at each other. I guess so..."

That's right, Yan Guang is not very good at fighting, but this does not mean that his subordinates will not, and in order to better grasp the battle situation, Yan Guang also pulled out Sunil and others, who were instructors in the military academy, and served as staff officers for himself.

And...

"Looking at this map, I always have the feeling that I am playing a game..."In a four-wheeled carriage dedicated to Yan Guang, looking at a map of Sichuan in the middle, I don't know why Yan Guang always thinks of a game called "Iron Ambition" that he used to play in the past.

Of course, the real war is certainly not comparable to the game, but think about the fact that I annexed the Soviet Union with the "principal" in that game, and fought the mustachioed Führer in the Caucasus... (PS: Playing is 3)

"How's that, do you have faith?" These words were said by Yan Guang to Sunil and them.

"Don't worry, boss, at least on paper, I don't see any chance of losing your last name," Sunil said with a smile.

"Well, I haven't studied military affairs, so I'll leave it all to you next." Although I don't know much about military affairs, I haven't attended any military academies...

But didn't the mustachioed Führer never go to a military academy in the first place? It didn't sweep across Europe later!

Though...

The Mustachioed Führer's success is entirely due to the fact that he has a group of elite soldiers under his command, and a group of amazing genius generals...

Just then, the voice of a guard suddenly came from outside the carriage. "Dudu, someone in front reported that the people of the cavalry regiment have already met Minister Pu and them."

"Really? They're back safely! ”