In the harsh Western Region, the Fifth Division thoroughly demonstrated the extremely powerful side of the National Defense Forces and dealt the enemy the most desperate blow.
The infantry array, which is like mountains, forests and walls, rolls forward, and any obstruction is reduced to nothing in the face of the steel storm.
Not to mention the Yarkand people, even the entire Liang army was frightened.
"Brother, fortunately we didn't resist to the end."
Zhao Silie swallowed his saliva and watched the fifth division trample all the Yerkang army and charge forward step by step. What I was thinking about was, what would happen if I was the one fighting such an army?
Just thinking about it made him shudder.
Liang Yue is even more so.
Only now did he understand that when they faced off against the National Defense Forces, they had held back.
If he really went all out, let alone the Western Regions, he might not be able to escape from Shaanxi.
Although Zuo Mengeng was lenient to him, and although the National Defense Force provided him with a lot of help, Liang Yue had always had a grudge against Zuo Mengeng and the empire in his mind.
It was only then that Liang Yue's stubborn heart began to melt.
The fifth division's firepower has been delivered to the Yarkand people who besieged the Liang army.
The Fifth Division's attack speed was too fast.
No one expected that Abdullah took action personally and could not withstand it for even an hour.
The Fifth Division almost never stopped, walking smoothly.
This left the Yerqiang people who besieged the Liang army unprepared, and they immediately collapsed under the fierce hail of bullets.
They had lost their minds and were exhausted. Their weapons and equipment were completely incomparable to those of the National Defense Forces, and the Liang Army was attacking behind them.
Escape became the only option for the Yarkand people.
They need to escape back to Ili to see if there is a way to regroup.
If not, then retreat to Fergan.
On the flat land, the Yarkand people tried every means to escape.
The cavalry no longer cherished their horse power and pushed hard to fight, regardless of whether the people in front were their own.
Anyone who stands in the way shall die!
For a time, people and horses trampled each other, and the casualties were almost the same as those of the National Defense Forces.
Those who don't have horses can only rely on their own two legs, or seize opportunities to snatch other people's horses or camels.
If the things on your body are heavy, throw them all away.
If they didn't throw away their clothes, they would probably freeze to death. They even felt that their clothes were a burden.
The battle turned into a chase.
Liang Jun also regained his breath and joined the chasing team.
In this battle, too many Liang troops fell.
Everyone who was still alive was blinded by hatred, and they killed the Yarkand people without mercy.
The Fifth Division didn't care what Liang Jun did, as long as they didn't come over to disrupt their formation.
The Fifth Division did not increase its speed and always kept moving at its own pace.
That steady appearance is as convincing as the towering Tianshan Mountains.
Only with this kind of power can the Western Region be conquered.
When night falls, only the smell of blood is left between heaven and earth, which also indicates that there is no longer any suspense about victory or defeat.
There were more than 200,000 Yarkand people, but only 40,000 to 50,000 escaped in the end. And it is not yet known how many of them are disabled.
All in all, the Yarkand people have completely lost their vitality and can no longer become an opponent to stop the National Defense Forces.
Maxihua and others also met Liang Yue and others.
"Thank you to Prince Liang for sacrificing his life to lure the enemy, which led to today's great victory. I will report your achievements truthfully. There will definitely be no shortage of honors and rewards for your army."
Liang Yue and the others looked very embarrassed, almost like beggars.
Opposite them, Maxihua and others were all wearing straight military uniforms and were spotless.
There is no way, senior officers are rarely on the front line anymore.
Today's National Defense Forces know very well that excellent command and coordination are what senior generals should do.
But such a comparison made Liang Yue and others more aware of the differences between them.
"Is there anything to eat? Many of our brothers are injured..."
Liang Yue has changed his mentality, and it is very natural for him to ask for help.
Before he could finish speaking, Maxhua said: "The supplies have been prepared for you. All the wounded will be sent to the field hospital immediately."
With the help of the fifth division, the battlefield was cleared quickly.
Car after car of supplies were delivered to the Liang Military Camp. Rice, flour, grains, oils, tea, salt, meat and vegetables were all available. There was so much that it was dizzying to see.
After the battle, the Liang Army officers' eyes widened when they saw so many things.
Although they had begun to receive supplies from the Wehrmacht very early, it was still too shocking to give them so much at once.
Maxhua was so considerate that he even sent a chef to cook for Liang Jun himself, so that they could eat delicious food in the shortest possible time.
When the supply of spirits was no longer restricted, morale in Liang's camp quickly recovered and laughter reappeared.
The injured soldiers of the Liang Army were also well placed in the field hospital.
Liang Yue and others took a walk around the field hospital and thoroughly recognized the differences between them.
How could an army defeat it if it even provided medical treatment to such an extent?
"Mr. Ma, I wonder if our soldiers can accept your advice?"
Maxhua was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.
When he was sent to cooperate with the Liang army, he was warned that Liang Yue was a bit stubborn.
Unexpectedly, this person actually began to accept everything about the empire.
"Of course. Your army has made great contributions to the country's expansion of territory. It is a great hero and has many talents. I will immediately report to the superiors and explain this matter."
Seeing that the National Defense Forces also opened their hearts happily, Liang Yue showed a rare smile.
He doesn't care about his future. If he can find a good future for his brothers, he will be satisfied.
The Yarkands who escaped would not be too lucky.
Because the city wall of Ili, where they were going, had been breached by the fifth division at this moment.
"kill!"
Although there is only one regiment, the defenders of Ili are only more than a thousand people!
Moreover, the city walls made of yellow sand and mud are no different from those made of paper.
Not to mention infantry, even mortars can be destroyed.
Liao Fengzhi slapped the riding whip in his hand and followed the soldiers into Yili.
The fighting in the city has subsided.
Except for a very few who escaped, the rest were either killed in battle or captured.
Liao Fengzhi was not very proud of having captured an important town in the Western Region. He was looking at the surrounding environment.
"This place is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there is a big river in the middle. The west wind brings warmth. It is a rare fertile land. If you control this place, the Western Region can sit back and relax."
The senior generals of the National Defense Force still have this strategic vision.
The battle report from the Western Regions was sent to the center, and Zuo Mengeng's attitude verified Liao Fengzhi's opinion.
"Ili has been renamed Xijing. Who is willing to take a trip?"
When everyone heard this, their last doubts finally came to light.
It was originally decided to establish a five-capital and four-capital system, and the other three capitals have already appeared successively. Only where Xijing will be has been speculated by the outside world.
Choosing Yili to control the Western Region and advance into Central Asia is absolutely in line with the empire's strategic plan.
