The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 253 Killing a chicken with a bull’s knife

"Yes, Father, I will send someone to deliver the message immediately."

"Chao'er, we are about to usher in a new era, do you understand?"

Ma Teng gazed at Ma Chao, who loudly proclaimed, "Father, rest assured! Your son will make the Ma family one of the most prestigious families in the empire, restoring the glory of our ancestors! With your heart set on this, I am at ease," Ma Teng said, patting Ma Chao's shoulder.

Time passes day by day.

Summer of 1999 had arrived. After more than a month of organization, Liao Hua's Anxi Independent Division had arrived in Wulei City and settled the families and a large number of technical personnel.

Zhao Yun immediately ordered Liao Hua to select a brigade to cooperate with Zhao Yun's 5,000 auxiliary cavalry as the defense organization of Kucha and Wulei. The main force of the remaining independent division immediately followed Zhao Yun's 30,000 cavalry to Longyou Hui and Ma family organization!

The attack on Liangzhou is about to begin, and at this time, all the forces, large and small, within Liangzhou are completely unaware of it. Even the three organizations hidden outside the Great Wall are unaware of it. In fact, this is not the fault of these forces, large and small, in Liangzhou.

The main reason is that everyone in the empire knows that the northern grasslands are Chen Er's territory. No one dares to easily provoke Chen Er. Chen Er doesn't mind normal commercial dealings, but if anyone dares to send armed forces into the grasslands, it's equivalent to declaring war on his self-governed territory!

In early July, Zhao Yun's large force arrived at Longyou and joined forces with the main forces of the Ma family. The two sides combined a total of 110,000 troops. In addition, three other forces were hidden outside the Great Wall. Chen Er mobilized nearly 150,000 troops to take Liangzhou. Against Han Sui, whose forces numbered no more than 50,000, it was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Not to mention those few stray dogs who have already transferred their main force to the Yongzhou battlefield to organize in Xiliang (oh no, they can't really be considered stray dogs now, since they came from Liangzhou, they can only be considered to have returned to their hometown).

Chen Er mobilized such a large force for two reasons: firstly, to quickly take over Liangzhou and not want to waste time; and secondly, to be wary of Yuan Shao and Liu Bei.

The three organizations and the Ma family organization, along with some teams that may be reorganized from prisoners of war in the future, will become the main force stationed in Liangzhou. They will also receive support from the Anxi Independent Division, which is sufficient in terms of manpower.

In Chen Er's eyes, Liangzhou was already in his grasp. His plan even included the possibility of capturing enemy prisoners of war. Chen Er was confident that if a large organization of 150,000 men couldn't take Liangzhou from a disorganized group, he would really have to wonder how he had managed to survive all these years.

In this Liangzhou campaign, Zhao Yun served as the commander-in-chief, unifying the command of all organizations in combat. Of course, the Ma family organization has not yet officially joined the self-governing area's combat sequence. Chen Er specifically mentioned in the order that the Ma family organization should be regarded as a friendly organization rather than a subordinate organization in this campaign. Zhao Yun agreed with this point, as doing so would also help the Ma family organization integrate into the self-governing area as soon as possible.

"Greetings, Ma Jiang Organization!" Zhao Yun stepped forward to greet them. He was representing the image of the high-level officials of the autonomous region this time, and he couldn't afford to embarrass Chen Er in front of the Ma family.

"General Zhao is too kind. Today, I, Ma Teng, have had the pleasure of meeting you, and I can attest to your reputation! General Zhao and the large organization under the King of Wei have truly broadened my horizons!"

Ma Teng said politely: Unlike some self-aware guys who still try to save face, he didn't care about anything else. For example, the organization Zhao Yun brought this time already surpassed the Ma family organization under his command. Not to mention that Ma Chao also mentioned that there was a self-governing organization outside the Great Wall that was ready to fight and could intervene at any time.

Look at their organization: the cavalry are well-armored and armed, with each cavalryman carrying a flintlock weapon on his back, while their infantry are all dressed in light armor and wield flintlock rifles.

The gleaming bayonets on the front of their rifles made it clear to everyone that even without ammunition, they were not to be trifled with. Tens of thousands of members of this elite force stood silently on the plains outside the city, far surpassing the Ma family organization in strength.

“General Ma, you are mistaken. The Ma family organization is also an organization under the command of King Wei, and it is also an elite force. I still have much to learn from you, General Ma, in cavalry warfare,” Zhao Yun said.

With a good start, things became much easier. The two organizations joined forces, and the senior generals, led by the head of the Ma family, entered the city and arrived at the Ma residence.

Ma Teng had already prepared a welcoming feast for Zhao Yun and his entourage. Meanwhile, the main force and cavalry of the Anxi Independent Division outside the city had also begun a celebration with the soldiers of the Ma family organization. The two sides were about to begin a unified battle, and both the upper and lower ranks of the soldiers needed to have a certain understanding of each other in order to cooperate better.

"Brothers, your weapons look exactly the same! And they even look so good."

A firearms soldier from the Ma family organization asked the infantryman of the Anxi Independent Division beside him, and one could clearly see something called envy in his eyes. There is no harm without comparison.

The Ma family's firearms soldiers were originally very satisfied with their flintlock weapons, but now, compared with the flintlock weapons of the Anxi Independent Division, it was the difference between commoners and nobles!

"The weapon we're holding is called the Autumn Rain Type 2 infantry weapon. It's my most beloved companion. We've won every battle thanks to it," Zhang Niu said proudly when a soldier from the Ma family organization asked him.

"Qiuyu? That name sounds like a woman's name. Why would someone choose such a name?"

Upon hearing the doubts of the Ma family organization soldier, the surrounding Ma family organization soldiers and some low-ranking officers gathered around. They all wanted to hear why, after all, they had heard rumors about the superior weaponry and equipment in the self-governed area. Now that they could get close to it, even if it was just to hear some gossip, it would be good.

The soldiers in the self-governing area nearby smiled knowingly. Most of them were veterans and were very familiar with this situation, as many new recruits asked the same question every year.

Zhang Niu raised his head and said to the people around him, "You don't know this, do you? This name has a very important background. Even His Highness Prince Wei of our self-governing region knows it."

The soldiers of the Ma family organization around him nodded vigorously. In this era, if anyone didn't know Chen Er's name, they shouldn't say they were soldiers. He was the only living war god.

Although he is no longer a general but a king, the Changsheng General Organization still holds Chen Er in high esteem by all members of the empire. Even his enemies have to acknowledge Chen Er's foresight and wisdom in warfare.