Super Dictator

After Wei Jichen returned to camp, he followed Nie Shicheng's instructions and kept silent.

The stakes are so high that the fewer people who know about them, the better.

In the name of training, Wei Jichen secretly ordered Li Yunfei to count more than a hundred sergeants who were good at riding.

The Japanese army that attacked Caohekou naturally had to rely mainly on cavalry and move in and out quickly, so that they could succeed before the Japanese had time to react.

Fortunately, Wei Ziying itself was a horse camp, so it was not difficult to select more than a hundred sergeants who were good at riding.

Although the order had not yet been issued, Wei Jichen, who was familiar with the situation, still saw some clues in the hurried messengers.

It seems that Nie Shicheng is really ready to do something big this time.

There was a tense atmosphere in the military camp.

Many people who did not know the inside story thought that Nie Shicheng had continuously strengthened his defenses since the assassination.

In the evening of the next day, the heavy snow still did not stop. It had been snowing for seven full days, which was exactly what Wei Jichen had guessed.

The commander of the Ming Army, Liu Shengxiu, also lost his voice completely. When he met Wei Jichen several times, he always looked calm and kept silent about the bet.

It was as if this incident had never happened, but Wei Jichen could tell from the depressed eyes that occasionally flashed in his eyes that he seemed to be in a bad mood.

This is when everyone has already passed another day.

Before nightfall, Nie Shicheng suddenly summoned the generals to discuss matters.

Those generals who knew the inside story took a deep breath and felt a little excited. This was the Chinese army's first counterattack. If they won, you can imagine the honor they would receive.

As for getting promoted and making a fortune, that's out of the question.

It didn't take long for Nie Shicheng to issue the order.

In the commander's tent, all the generals were gathered together, all with serious faces.

Nie Shicheng stood at the front in uniform, with his deputy generals and staff naturally following behind him.

"Everyone, some of you must have heard the news in advance. Yes, tonight, we are going to raid the Japanese army and recover the Caohekou and Lianshan Pass occupied by the Japanese." Nie Shicheng said in a calm and steady tone.

Some generals who had just learned the news looked shocked.

"This battle is of great significance. Once successful, it will greatly inspire all the armies resisting the enemy, sweep away the decline since the beginning of the war, and kick off our army's counterattack." Nie Shicheng glanced at everyone one by one, and then solemnly said The official said: "Therefore, I will personally lead the army to carry out this sneak attack."

Nie Shicheng wants to personally lead the attack?

No one knew about this in advance, so everyone couldn't help but talk about it.

Some persuaded him to stay at his position and command from the center.

Some express admiration and sigh.

Nie Shicheng ignored the comments of everyone below and began to issue orders on his own.

"Each battalion of the cavalry team selects 100 elites to form a cavalry team of about a thousand people. The cavalry team draws three battalions of soldiers from Yijun to serve as the task of receiving, guarding, and blocking enemy reinforcements. It is led by General Ma Jinxuma."

"In order to prevent the Japanese from taking advantage of the empty defense line of Dakaoling to fight back, after I left, General Lu Benyuanlu temporarily took over as the president. His orders are my orders. After an hour, I hope that all battalions will appear at the camp. door."

At this point, Nie Shi suddenly raised his voice, covered his face with frost, and said coldly: "Anyone who delays military orders will be killed without mercy."

The reason why Lu Benyuan took over the position of commander instead of Liu Shengxiu was because Lu Benyuan was a smooth man and had a decent relationship with the commanders of other armies.

When the generals heard Nie Shicheng's cold words and thought of Ye Liuyun who was shot, their expressions couldn't help but become a little more serious.

After Nie Shicheng's order was issued, the lieutenants called their names. All the battalion officers who were called were the ones who would lead the troops to fight with Nie Shicheng tonight. Those who were not called would naturally stay behind and defend.

Wei Jichen's name was on the list, and he was not surprised at all.

A few minutes later, the military order was issued. In the commander's tent, all the generals left in an instant. They all hurriedly went down to select soldiers.

Wei Jichen was well prepared and was not in a hurry, but walked at the back.

Half an hour later, Wei Jichen led a team of one hundred cavalry to the gate of the camp first.

Nie Shicheng had already been waiting here with his own soldiers, so it didn't matter.

What surprised Wei Jichen was that someone else arrived before him. Apparently, they were members of the Yi Army. One of the leaders was also a battalion officer and looked to be in his forties.

Wei Jichen arranged the positions of his men and horses, and while there was still some time, he rode forward to say hello.

"Brother, I didn't expect you to be very fast. I don't know what to call you." Wei Jichen said with a smile and cupped his hands.

"It made Wei Yingguan laugh. I also learned the news in advance and was prepared. I am the commander of Yijun Shanzi Camp, Ma Yucuo." Ma Yucuo said with a kind face.

Wei Jichen didn't know him, but he knew the famous Wei Zijie.

Ma Yucuo? It turned out to be Ma Yukun's younger brother.

Wei Jichen said with a smile: "Brothers Ma, Mr. Ma, have done their best for the country and went to the battlefield together. I really admire them."

Ma Yukun's fighting prowess made him an indispensable warrior for Song Qing's men. Although Ma Yucuo was not as famous as his brother, he was not that bad as a person.

Before Wei Jichen could say a few words, a sentry officer behind Ma Yucuo rode forward and said softly to him: "General Ma, Commander Nie has asked someone to come and receive the wine."

It turned out that because of the cold weather and the sneak attack at night, Nie Shicheng prepared some drinks for the sergeants to drink hot to warm their bodies before the sneak attack.

Ma Yucuo could only bow his hands to Wei Jichen apologetically, pulled the sentry officer over and said: "Yuting, please greet Mr. Wei here, I will come as soon as I can."

After Song Qing left, the remnants of Yijun became troops that grandma did not care for and uncles did not love. They could only hug Nie Shicheng's thigh tightly. Therefore, when Ma Yucuo heard that Nie Shicheng had started to distribute drinks, he naturally did not dare to neglect and stepped forward. Greetings.

But Wei Jichen was different. He didn't have much taboo and could just find some soldiers to get it.

"Master Wei!" The young sentry officer received Ma Yucuo's order and did not dare to neglect. He shyly came forward to salute Wei Jichen.

"Excuse me, you are a good young man." Wei Jichen couldn't help but praise him when he saw that he was very skilled in riding.

The young man smiled sheepishly and asked with admiration: "Master Wei, you know astronomy and geography. Can you tell whether I will be good or bad tonight?"

Well, Wei Jichen didn't expect him to ask such a question.

He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Death is heavier than Mount Tai, and lighter than a feather. The Japanese are trying to enslave our people and destroy China. Tonight, we are adhering to the unyielding cry of millions, so death is nothing." Afraid? Are you satisfied with my answer?"

The young man said seriously: "Thank you Master Wei for your teaching. Even if I, Zhang Zuolin, die on the battlefield tonight, I will not be afraid."

Zhang Zuolin?

Wei Jichen suddenly paused when he heard this name. Could it be the Northeastern King who would dominate the Northeast in the future? It seems that the Northeast King really served as a soldier in Yijun when he was young and participated in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894.

Wei Jichen asked tentatively: "Are you from Fengtian Haicheng?"

Zhang Zuolin nodded in surprise.

Only then did Wei Jichen confirm that it was not such a coincidence that two Haicheng natives named Zhang Zuolin served as soldiers in Yijun and participated in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894.

"Your accent sounds a bit similar." Wei Jichen explained briefly and continued: "Young man, on the battlefield, only by preserving yourself can you kill more enemies. How can you say death so easily? What's more, this time there is Nie The commander-in-chief personally leads the troops, and the Japanese are arrogant and defenseless. A great battle is waiting for us. Look, the Japanese will be defeated today."

Zhang Zuolin looked at Wei Jichen in surprise, who seemed to be a different person. One moment he was still a humble gentleman, and at this moment, he became a confident battlefield veteran.

Seeing more and more troops on the field, Wei Jichen had no time to chat with Zhang Zuolin anymore. Instead, he pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and walked towards his army. Before leaving, Wei Jichen gave Zhang Zuolin a meaningful look and said lightly : "Young man, I'm optimistic about your survival. If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me."

19-year-old Zhang Zuolin said with a grateful face: "Thank you, Mr. Wei, for taking me seriously. Yuting will no longer talk about life and death lightly."

Wei Jichen rode his horse to the front of his army and quietly looked at the high platform in front of him.

At some point, more than a thousand war horses had stood neatly at the gate of the camp. Except for the generals who were riding horses and walking around, the sergeants were like statues. They stood immediately on the spot, motionless.

The whole place was solemn, except for the low sounds of war horses. These sergeants were all elites selected from each battalion. With so many armies mixed together, they all started to compare with each other, and naturally they all followed the orders and prohibitions.

On the high platform, Nie Shicheng picked up a jar of wine at some point. He opened the seal and held it between his left arms.

"Sirs, you are all the elites of our Huai army. If we attack the enemy tonight, maybe some of you will not come back. Maybe there are some of you who have old mothers waiting to go back to support you. However, where is the country and the family? Once the Japanese are allowed to break through our defense lines and enter our land of China, how many families will be destroyed and how many people will die in the war. Perhaps among them are your relatives and your parents. Therefore, we will never look back. There is no way out. Come, all our soldiers, let’s drink together. Even on the Huangquan Road, we have people to keep us company. This battle will make the Japanese understand that we, the Chinese people, will not tolerate humiliation, and our Chinese land will not tolerate their rampage. This battle will be fought. Win!”

After Nie Shicheng finished speaking slowly, he raised the wine jar, opened his mouth, and drank.

"We must win! We must win!" More than a thousand cavalrymen raised their bowls at the same time and drank everything in one gulp.

The powerful shouts made Wei Jichen's blood boil, and he couldn't help but join in, as if he wanted to vent the anger that the Chinese army had been suppressed by the Japanese army for many days tonight.

"Let's go!" Nie Shicheng raised his whip, pointed forward, and shouted loudly.

More than a thousand cavalry began to move slowly and in an orderly manner.