"It's more than a thousand miles. Although there are no strong enemies on the road, the logistics supply alone is a big problem. I estimate that we may not be able to reach our destination throughout the winter."
In the Northern Strategic Cluster Command in Harbin, generals are discussing combat plans.
Hong Qi led the 22nd Regiment and the 107th Security Division up the Songhua River, sweeping away the savage Jurchen tribes along the coast, and finally established an outpost in Laluwei.
After asking the locals, we learned that this place is called Harbin, which means fish net.
Because this place is a traditional Jurchen fishing ground, surrounding tribes often fight over the rich fishing resources here.
After occupying Harbin, the National Defense Forces built the city while hoarding supplies in preparation for the next attack to the south.
However, it is more than a thousand miles from here to Tieling, which is closest to the core Manchu ruling area.
Pure infantry walked over on two legs and had a large number of heavy weapons. You can imagine the difficulty.
Hong Qi and others were worried about this, fearing that they would not be able to catch up with the battle to wipe out the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
After all, winter is coming soon. Once it snows, the road will be even more difficult to travel and it will be almost impossible to reach Tieling.
There was a discussion going on here, and the guards came running in.
"Report, captured Tatar prisoner, his identity seems to be unusual."
The generals stopped discussing, with strange looks in their eyes.
Obviously, everyone has not thought about why the Qing army was found here?
"Let's go and take a look."
Since the discussion could not produce any results, Hong Qi decided to put it aside for the time being and deal with the immediate matter first.
When the group of people came outside, they saw soldiers from the National Defense Forces escorting a general with a red flag over.
Although this man was tied up, he struggled desperately and yelled, not knowing what he was talking about.
It took four or five soldiers to barely control it.
The prisoners were escorted closer and saw Hong Qi's face full of shock.
Because there are three shining golden five-pointed stars on Hong Qi's epaulette.
The Manchu Qing regarded the empire as their biggest enemy, and naturally had an in-depth understanding of the National Defense Forces.
Ye Keshu was shocked on the spot when he saw that the person in front of him was actually the general.
Although the appearance of the National Defense Forces in the far north is very surprising, the appearance of such a high-level National Defense Forces general clearly has a big agenda.
Seeing that Ye Keshu calmed down inexplicably, Hong Qi saved a lot of effort.
"Who are you? Why are you here?"
Ye Keshu came back to his senses, twisted his neck, looked resolute, and did not answer.
Hong Qi smiled slightly, not dissatisfied, and pointed to the rope on Ye Keshu's body.
"Untie him."
The adjutant quickly advised.
"Commander, this person is unruly and may get violent and hurt others."
Hong Qi looked proud.
"There are so many famous generals here. If he can still be injured, we might as well find a rope and hang ourselves."
The other generals nodded, obviously not taking Ye Keshu seriously.
Ye Keshu knew Chinese. Seeing how arrogant these defense force generals were, he couldn't help but grit his teeth secretly.
After the rope around him was untied, he slowly moved his hands and feet. At the same time, he kept observing Hong Qi from the corner of his eye.
He never thought about living.
But if you can drag a general of the National Defense Force with you before dying, it will be worth it anyway.
Hong Qi didn't seem to know what he was thinking and took two steps forward.
"You are a prisoner now, and keeping silent will do you no good. Besides, your Manchu Qing Dynasty is about to perish, and it doesn't really matter whether you say it or not."
Ye Keshu seemed to be moved by him and let out a "hum".
"If I fall into your hands today, I will kill or behead you. Please do as you please. Don't make any threats here. When our elite Qing soldiers arrive, it will be easy to wipe them out."
Hong Qi laughed and suddenly asked: "You want to assassinate me, right?"
Ye Keshu was stunned by such a straightforward question.
Hong Qi stretched out a finger towards him and hooked it.
"Well, I'll give you a chance to do it. If you win, I'll let you go; if you lose, I'll say whatever I ask you."
Ye Keshu looked at the national defense forces who were all around him.
"Would you be so kind?"
Hong Qi smiled contemptuously.
"My majestic Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Strategic Cluster, Zheng Guogong, General God Bless, is it not a big joke to deceive an unknown person like you?"
Hearing him reveal his identity, Ye Keshu couldn't help but take a breath.
But this also made Ye Keshu's heart beat even more.
Although they are no match for the National Defense Forces on the battlefield, Ye Keshu believes that in terms of boxing and kicking skills, the National Defense Forces are definitely no match for them.
"A gentleman's words."
"It's hard to chase a horse."
Seeing that Hong Qi wanted to compete with Ye Keshu personally, the surrounding generals all cheered loudly. Everyone hugged their shoulders and looked like they were watching the excitement, as if they were not worried that Hong Qi would lose.
Ye Keshu was also very shrewd. Seeing the appearance of the generals of the National Defense Force, he vaguely felt that something was wrong.
But he really didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Feeling that the numbness in his hands and feet had disappeared, he roared and rushed towards Hong Qi with a fist.
"I really didn't expect that Horqin Right Banner is here. How about you find a way to fuck him?"
In the headquarters, holding the obtained information, Hong Qi's eyes flashed green.
The information was of course provided by Ye Keshu.
This famous Manchu general thought he could restore the reputation of the Qing army in terms of boxing and kicking skills. In the end, he was really beaten, which made him completely despair.
Who is Hong Qina?
Starting from Qingshui Yue Mingguan, he was a famous general who fought in the National Defense Forces one battle after another.
Moreover, his martial arts were passed down from Zuo Mengeng himself.
The completely scientific fighting skills, coupled with Hong Qi's diligent practice, made Ye Keshu doubt his life.
Be willing to admit defeat.
After Ye Keshu became desperate, he said everything.
Hong Qi deliberately destroyed his confidence and also informed him of the battle situation in Liaodong.
When he learned that North Korea's 200,000 National Defense Forces were already marching towards the mountains of Liaodong, Ye Keshu's eyes darkened.
It was thought that the more than 100,000 national defense troops along the Xilamulun River were already the entire strength of the empire.
As a result, 200,000 people came over from North Korea.
Ye Keshu knew very well how much power the Manchus had in Liaodong.
This 200,000-strong army is pressing all the way. No matter whether it is Liaoyang, Shenyang, Hetuala or Fushun, it is impossible to stop them.
The Qing Dynasty was about to perish.
The information provided by Ye Keshu also opened up new ideas for Hong Qi.
"We're not going to fight Tieling. It's a thousand miles away. Even if we fight there, what's there? But there are only three or two crooked melons and cracked dates. What's the point? That guy Bai Xiaoqi is just a dog. There's no way he can conquer Shenyang. Leave Liaoyang and Liaoyang to us. We won’t go there and let him laugh.”
His hand pointed on the map, where Horqin's right wing was stationed.
"Badali has led the main force of Horqin's right wing to fight Lou Fu. His lair must be extremely empty. Let's go through the swamp and give him a black tiger move to take out his heart. I'll see if Badali can do it. Be his loyal minister to the Qing Dynasty?"
(End of chapter)
