In just three days, the imperial cavalry reached Jincheng and surrounded Jincheng as a provincial capital in one fell swoop. This has caused a great shock to all forces in the entire northwest.

Originally, the strength of the Imperial Army had long been spread in the northwest. However, seeing is believing, and hearing is false. Many warlords in the northwest thought that it was nothing more than a rumor. The strength of their native army in the northwest is also not to be underestimated. Besides, in the northwest, they are more familiar with the terrain and can rely on the terrain to confront the Imperial Army. In this case, they still have a good chance of winning.

However, everyone didn't expect the final result to be like this. The Imperial Army was overwhelmed all the way, easily taking Longcheng and Longzhong, and then besieging Jincheng. Everything was so fast that it was almost impossible to react.

Of course, even so, there are still people who still don't take the Imperial Army seriously. For example, Ma Jiajun, who dominates the northwest, still has that mentality. In their opinion, it was not that the Imperial Army was too strong, but that the Green Battalion of Gan Province was too bad. In other words, Ma Jiajun is enough to make such a record. However, after the siege of Jincheng, Ma Jiajun also felt a great threat. Jincheng is also only a few dozen kilometers away from Hezhou. Once the Imperial Army has captured Jincheng, it can go directly south and launch an attack on Hezhou.

River Chau, Ma Anliang's mansion. Ma Fulu and Ma Qi stayed here and haven't left yet. They were going to see how the gaffe unfolded before making a choice. However, the green camp in Gan Province failed too quickly. This leaves them with few options to make.

"Guys, what do you think? Now that the Imperial Army has come to Jincheng City, with the speed at which they took Longcheng and Longzhong before, it will probably be a matter of a day or two to take Jincheng. Once the Imperial Army takes the Golden City, the next step is to attack. I'm afraid it's just us. Ma Anliang's face was gloomy as water. The three branches of Ma Jiajun, as far as his Hezhou Ma Jiajun is the closest to Jincheng. The Qingma Army and the Ningma Army are farther away.

"Yes! This time the Imperial Army is menacing, and it is indeed not to be underestimated. Not only Hezhou is threatened, but our Ningma army is also greatly threatened. In Longdong and Liangcheng, there were more than 20,000 fierce cavalry of the Imperial Army. Ma Fulu also said. Once the Ningma army is attacked by the Imperial Army. He wasn't sure he would be able to withstand the Imperial Army's attack.

"We can't afford to sit idly by like this anymore. Lips and teeth are cold! Once the Golden Castle is taken and the Green Battalion is wiped out, the Imperial Army will be able to pull out its hand to attack us. Therefore, we must take action in this battle, and we can't let Jincheng fall so quickly. Ma Qi said viciously. He has always advocated a head-to-head confrontation with the Imperial Army. It's just that Ma Anliang and Ma Fulu are a little worried.

"Are we going to take the initiative to attack? In that case, there will be no room for maneuver between the empire and the empire. Ma Anliang was a little worried. After all, although Ma Jiajun is the king and hegemon in the northwest. But in front of the mighty Imperial Army. It's a bit insignificant. After all, the Imperial Army had an army of more than a million. And also defeated world powers like Japan and Russia. On the other hand, the Ma Jiajun, although fierce, relied more on instinct to fight, whether it was weapons or training, there was too much gap with the Imperial Army.

Ma Fulu was also a little frightened, he knew more about the prestige of the Imperial Army than Ma Anliang and Ma Qi. Both from Shaanxi Province in the east and the Mongols in the north. can all know the prestige of the Imperial Army.

"What? Haven't you made up your mind yet? If that's the case, then there's no need for us to fight at all. Surrender directly to the empire, give up the power in your hands, and be a flat-headed commoner with peace of mind. A hint of sarcasm appeared on Ma Qi's face.

Ma Anliang and Ma Fulu were both silent, and from the changing expressions on their faces, you could see their inner struggle. They are all the overlords of one side, and they are used to the power of life and death. If a move has no power. How can they adapt to this? Unfortunately, the Imperial Army was too strong for them to resist.

"Even if we are willing to hand over our army and power. But will the Empire really let us go? There are so many examples in history, which are already lessons from the past. For those of us. The Empire can only do if it kills us. Ma Qi continued.

"These foundations in the northwest belong to us. It was the hard work of our fathers, and we must pass it on to our children and grandchildren, and we must not just hand it over to the empire. Ma Anliang made up his mind. On the one hand, he is reluctant to give up power, and on the other hand, he is afraid that after handing over the army and power, the empire will kill him. In this case, it is better to fight to the death, and the fish will die and the net will be broken, and there may be a glimmer of life. As long as they can defeat the Imperial Army, then the Empire will definitely reconsider whether to continue to use troops in the northwest.

Ma Qi and Ma Anliang's eyes fell on Ma Fulu, among the three branches of the Ma Family Army, the Ma Family Army and the Qingma Army in Hezhou had already chosen the war, and now the Ning Ma Army has not yet expressed its position.

"Since you have all chosen war, what objection do I have? Ma Jiajun is a whole, and I, Ning Ma Jun, naturally will not oppose everyone's opinions. Ma Fulu sighed. At this point, he had no other way.

"Well, let's go and prepare the army now, and in three days, launch an attack on the Imperial Army." Ma Qi said excitedly. He believed that in the northwestern lands, their army was invincible. As long as they can defeat the Imperial Army, they will be able to become the true kings of the Northwest.

"Well, though, we're going to send someone to contact Seung-yoon and get him to hold on. Don't be defeated by the Imperial Army so easily. When the time comes, we will be able to defeat the Imperial Army even more certainly. Ma Anliang said.

"We, the Ningma Army, I'm afraid we can only contain the imperial cavalry living in Longdong and Liangcheng. Participating in the attack on Jincheng, I'm afraid it's a little powerless. Ma Fulu said. The Ningma army was a little farther away from Jincheng. At the same time, the Ningma army was also threatened by three cavalry brigades of the imperial cavalry deployed in Longdong and Liangcheng. If they send troops to Jincheng, I'm afraid that the lair will be wiped out by the imperial cavalry. Therefore, Ma Fulu had to guard against this.

Ma Qi and Ma Anliang nodded, understanding Ma Fulu's concern.

"The Ningma Army dragged more than 20,000 imperial cavalry for us, and that was already doing its best. Our Tsing Ma Army dispatched 20,000 men to attack the Imperial Army in Jincheng. Ma Qi said.

"Our Hezhou Ma Jiajun dispatched 30,000 people. In this case, a total of 50,000 people were invested. The Imperial Army that appeared in Jincheng only had more than 20,000 people in total. We will be able to eat them in one fell swoop. Ma Anliang said. They had more than twice the advantage over the Imperial cavalry. In addition, no matter how bad the Gan Provincial Army is, it will always be able to hold back some of the Imperial cavalry. In this case, their advantage will be even greater. Ma Anliang believed that with such a big advantage, he would definitely be able to defeat the imperial cavalry.

"Okay, then we've decided. Allah will bless His people, and we will win this battle! Ma Qi looked excited and excited.

"We will win." Ma Anliang's expression was firm.

Only Ma Fulu, although there was nothing unusual on the surface, he was worried in his heart. He had already made up his mind not to participate in the attack on Jincheng. Even when pinning down the imperial cavalry in Longdong and Liangcheng, they definitely did not take the initiative to attack. If the Ma Jiajun and the Qingma Army of Hezhou could really defeat the Imperial Cavalry, he would make a choice. If Ma Jiajun fails, then he will also find another way.

After the leaders of the Ma Jiajun decided, they immediately took action. Ma Qi sent a message to the Qingma Army, asking his younger brother Ma Lin to send an army of 20,000 troops. Ma Anliang also began to dispatch troops, preparing to send 30,000 men to attack Jincheng. Only Ma Fulu left Hezhou and returned to Ningxia Town.

As the largest force in the northwest, Ma Jiajun has always been the target of the imperial army's key monitoring. The Ma Jiajun began to move, which immediately alerted the Imperial Army. As soon as the MIA received the information, it was handed over to the General Staff. Then the General Staff gave orders to the troops at the front.

Outside Jincheng, the 1st Cavalry Brigade, the 14th Cavalry Brigade and the 15th Cavalry Brigade of the Imperial Army are resting. After hitting Jincheng for three consecutive days, they were also sleepy. Major General Zou Fang did not immediately attack Jincheng, but ordered a rest. Anyway, the Gan Province Green Camp in the city, as well as Shengyun and Zhang Dong and others, can't run now. He could have waited for his troops to recuperate before attacking.

"Brigade commander, the latest order of the General Staff." A staff officer sent a telegram to Major General Zou Fang.

Major General Zou Fang took the telegram and looked at it, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"What a Ma family, Lao Tzu didn't go to them for trouble, but they dared to take the initiative to come to the door, they were simply impatient!" Major General Zou Fang said with a smile.

The latest order issued by the General Staff Headquarters asked Major General Zou Fang to wait for an opportunity to annihilate the main force of Ma Jiajun. As long as the main force of the Ma Jiajun is taken, it will be much easier for the empire to pacify the northwest. After all, except for the Ma Jiajun, the other green battalions are not vulnerable at all.

"Let the 15th Cavalry Brigade be responsible for continuing the siege of Jincheng. The 1st Cavalry Brigade and the 14th Cavalry Brigade, ready for battle. Also, send a telegram to the 6th Cavalry Brigade and the 7th Cavalry Brigade and ask them to wait for the opportunity. Major General Zou Fang quickly gave the order. (To be continued......)

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