The surrender of the defenders of Maqin City enabled the Western Sichuan Army to enter Maqin City on the night of April 12, and all the prisoners were taken into custody, and of course, those who were willing to join the Western Sichuan Army were all replenished to the 11th Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army. In the battle of attacking Maqin, the 11th Brigade still suffered considerable losses, the 1st Battalion of the 11th Brigade was almost disabled, and was in need of a large number of soldiers, and these prisoners, if their loyalty could be guaranteed, were undoubtedly very good candidates for replenishment.

After the victory of the East Dipping Valley, only a few thousand remnants of the Qingma Army remained, and it can be said that it has already existed in name only, so there is no need to worry. Now the enemies to be faced in western Sichuan are mainly the Ma Jiajun and Ningma Army in Hezhou, and the Ma Jiajun attacking this time is more than 40,000 people, which is still a bitter battle for the Western Sichuan Army. However, with the victory of the east slope ditch, the 4,000 Sichuan West Army defeated the 16,000 Qingma Army, which greatly enhanced the confidence of the soldiers.

Maqin City was attacked by the Western Sichuan Army, and most of the city was destroyed. The troops of the two brigades of the Western Sichuan Army were stationed in it, and they could not find intact houses to settle in, so they might as well be stationed outside the city. Therefore, in addition to sending a small number of troops into Maqin City to guard the prisoners, the main forces of the 10th and 11th Brigades of the Western Sichuan Army were still stationed outside the city, waiting for the arrival of the Ma Jiajun. Ma Haiyan suffered such a big loss, and he must have tried every means to get it back. The western Sichuan army could just wait for work to meet the Ma family army in Maqin City.

"This time, the 10th Brigade defeated the Green Horse Army in the East Dip Gully, and it fought very beautifully. I've sent the battle report back, and I also have a report for you to take credit. I believe that after this battle, everyone will be able to get a good reward. Cai Yun said with a smile.

Everyone's faces were full of joy, including the generals of the 11th Brigade. Although they had only just joined the Western Sichuan Army for a short time, victory was undoubtedly the best aid to accelerate integration. With the successive victories of the Western Sichuan Army, these generals have a greater sense of identity with the Western Sichuan Army. It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Since the ship of the Qingma Army and even the Ma Jiajun is no longer reliable, what is wrong with changing to a bigger and stronger ship?

Zhao Bowen, Tashi Dorjee and Li Zhuo of the 10th Brigade were the happiest. Zhao Bowen is a brigadier general, with this victory, he believes that he will be able to be promoted to a major general, become a real general, not a reserve general, he heard that now Sichuan is secretly recruiting, there will be more and better positions at that time, if he can complete the promotion, his future will be bright. Tashi Dorjee and Li Zhuo both have the rank of colonel, and if they can be improved by one level this time, they can be regarded as able to step into the rank of general. You know, there aren't many generals in the entire Western Sichuan Army now!

"However, everyone should pay attention. Although we defeated the Tsing Ma Army in the East Dipping Ditch, the enemy was still outnumbered. According to preliminary estimates, we still face 40,000 enemies. Now the 10th and 11th Brigades together have only 17,000 men, and we are still at a disadvantage in numbers. However, the main force of the 4th Brigade was already on its way, with four main cavalry battalions plus some brigade direct units, with a total strength of more than 5,000 men. In this case, we will have an army of more than 20,000 men. With our combat strength, there is no problem in defeating the Ma Jiajun. Cai Yun said.

For the next battle, no one was afraid, even excited. The Ma family army was completely vulnerable in front of the western Sichuan army, and those Ma family troops were just here to increase their military merits.

"Then, let's face the Ma family army in Maqin City! As long as this battle is won, Qinghai and Gansu provinces will be ours. I promise that I will report your credit to the marshal when the time comes! Wang Yuze also said.

A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier, even if it is to protect his family and defend the country, but who among the soldiers of the Western Sichuan Army is not eager to move to a higher position! Now with Wang Yuze's assurance, this makes them even more excited.

"Alright, let's go! The ministries are stepping up their rest, and in two days at most we will face a big battle! Ma Qi, you stay! Cai Yun finally said.

"Yes!" In addition to giving a military salute to Wang Yuze and Cai Yun, everyone withdrew from the military tent in turn, only Ma Qi stayed.

"Sit down, Ma Qi. Don't be so inhibited, now we're a family! Cai Yun said with a smile.

"Brother Ma, I know you're feeling a little uncomfortable right now. That's the reality, though. If Western Sichuan wants to fight for the world, it must defeat other armies. Now that you are a member of the Western Sichuan Army, you should consider it from the perspective of the Western Sichuan Army. Of course, after we defeat Ma Jiajun, if your father doesn't continue to resist, we won't do anything to him! Wang Yuze said.

"Young Marshal, I know who I am now. It's just that there is still some bad taste in my heart! Ma Qi replied. Anyone who wants to meet their father on the battlefield is probably not too comfortable.

"So be it! If you find it a little difficult to do, you can go back to Chamdo first and come back when the war is over! Cai Yunti said.

"No, Chief of Staff. I'm sure I can handle it. I am no longer the eldest young master of the Qingma Army, my identity is the brigade commander of the 11th Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army. Ma Qi said firmly.

"Very good, Brother Ma, it is undoubtedly the best that you can think like this. I'm looking forward to your watch. You go back and sue Wang Wei so that he can come back. I'm really not used to it without him! Wang Yuze said with a smile.

"Yes, young marshal!" Ma Qi commanded. What is the role of Wang Wei in going to the 11th Brigade, of course he knows very well. Now that Wang Yuze has recalled Wang Wei, he undoubtedly believes in him and the generals of the 11th Brigade completely, which makes Ma Qi very moved.

Unlike the joy after the victory of the Western Sichuan Army, the atmosphere on Ma Jiajun's side was a little bleak. Ma Haiyan led the remnants of the defeated army and retreated all the way to a place called Kai Wrong, where he joined the Ma Jiajun and the Ningma Army in Hezhou. It's just that Hezhou Ma Jiajun and Ning Ma Jun were very shocked when they learned about the defeat of the Qingma Army.

"Uncle, is the Western Sichuan Army really that strong?" The speaker was a young man in his thirties, with a dark complexion, but a very burly appearance. He is the younger brother of Ma Guoliang, the current governor of Gansu Ma Anliang, and the second son of Ma Zhanao, the founder of the deceased Ma Jiajun, who is only 33 years old this year.

"The Western Sichuan Army was able to fight against the Qing court for decades with an army of more than 100,000 people, and has always had the upper hand, so naturally they have their advantages. It's just that Qinghai is the place of our Ma family, no matter how strong they are, we have to fight them to the death! Another middle-aged man with a mustache said, his name is Ma Fulu, Chinese New Year's Eve is thirty-seven years old, and the eldest son of Ma Qianling, the military envoy of Ningxia Town.

"Two virtuous nephews, the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army is strong, but it is not invincible. The old man made a mistake this time! After all, the place where we fought with the Western Sichuan Army was narrow, and the advantages of our cavalry could not be brought into play, so we could only fight the strong firepower of the Western Sichuan Army with flesh and blood! If you change to an open place, you won't have this problem! Ma Haiyan said regretfully. Because of his own reasons, tens of thousands of Qingma soldiers died on the battlefield, which made him very heartbroken!

"Uncle, don't worry, the death of the brothers will not be in vain. According to the information obtained, the western Sichuan army is now gathered around Maqin City, where the terrain is open, which is just right for our cavalry to attack. We will immediately send troops, and strive to rush to Maqin tomorrow and fight to the death with the western Sichuan army! Ma Guoliang said.

"Yes, this time let the Western Sichuan Army know the power of our Ma family cavalry." Ma Fulu also said. The Ningma Army has always looked at the horses of the Ma family army in Hezhou, and Ma Fulu has never fought against the Western Sichuan Army, so it is still somewhat contemptuous.

"Then the old man will rely on the two virtuous nephews!" Ma Haiyan said. Now that the Qingma Army exists in name only, if you want to defeat the Western Sichuan Army, you can only rely on the Hezhou Majia Army and the Ningma Army.

"Uncle is serious!" Ma Guoliang and Ma Fulu both hurriedly said.

Subsequently, the three families of the Ma family army joined forces, a total of 40,000 people, and drove towards Maqin!

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