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    After the soldiers of the 10th Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army left the city, they stopped one kilometer away from Maqin City. From this position, they could effectively receive fire support from the artillery in the city. At the same time, they could protect the artillery to the maximum extent.  Danger from Ma Jiajun.  The tactics adopted are still the same as those used against the Qingma Army in Dongqinggou, but this time there are more enemies to face, so the defense will be more difficult.

    The 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 10th Brigade defended a one kilometer frontal defense line. The heavy firepower of the two battalions and the 5th Battalion as a reserve were all deployed on the front, bringing the number of heavy machine guns deployed on the defense line to 60.  The mortars reached 36 37mm mortars and 30 60mm mortars, with extremely powerful firepower.  The 3rd and 4th Battalions served as the defense on both wings.  It can be seen that once the battle begins, if the Ma Jiajun's frontal attack is frustrated, they will inevitably attack the two wings in a roundabout way. This time, the defense tasks on the two wings are also quite heavy.  The fifth battalion serves as a reserve force. Once support is needed on the front or both wings, they will quickly fill it in.  In addition, some units directly under the 10th Brigade Headquarters are also used as reserve forces.

    The 11th Brigade was deployed behind the 10th Brigade, ready to launch a counterattack against the Ma Jiajun at any time to reduce the pressure on the frontal battlefield.

    When the Western Sichuan Army left the city and began to build a defense line, Ma Jiajun discovered it.  Many Ma Jiajun wanted to stop the Western Sichuan Army from building a defense line, but they were all driven away by the soldiers of the 11th Brigade.  It was not until 8 o'clock in the morning that the Ma Jiajun was assembled.  At this time, the Western Sichuan Army's simple position had been constructed.

    There was no barricade, no trench, just a simple firepower point for the heavy machine gun.  At the same time, foxholes were dug in some areas. It was as simple as that, but with the cooperation of powerful firepower, it had become a solid line of defense.

    "Brother Fulu, it seems that the Western Sichuan Army is really planning to fight us to the death. After investigation, it was found that except for some of the troops defending the city, the Western Sichuan Army in Maqin City has left the city. It seems that they are really serious.  He plans to fight us to the death!" Ma Guoliang put down the telescope in his hand and looked at the Western Sichuan Army, which was already waiting for them.

    "In this case, let's give it a try! However, if we fail, maybe we should really consider what to do next." Ma Fulu said.

    Ma Guoliang was stunned. He understood what Ma Fulu meant.  If they are unable to defeat the Western Sichuan Army despite having such a large strength advantage, then the Ma Jiajun indeed has no capital to confront the Western Sichuan Army.  The Ma Jiajun should also consider their positioning. Should they follow the Qing court and continue to resist the Western Sichuan Army, or should they abandon the Qing court and join the Western Sichuan Army?  However, Ma Guoliang didn't think much about it. Hezhou Ma Jiajun was still his eldest brother, and it was not his turn to consider these matters.

    "Order the troops to prepare to attack! I want to see if the Western Sichuan Army is really as powerful as they say! In this battle, our Hezhou Ma's Army will attack first!" Ma Guoliang said.

    "Yeah!" Ma Fulu did not delay. It would be good to test the strength of the Western Sichuan Army first.

    Soon, at 8:30 in the morning, two battalions of the Hezhou Majia Army separated from the team and launched an attack on the Western Sichuan Army's position.  Ma Guoliang, Ma Fulu and many generals of the Ma Jiajun were watching with wide eyes, wanting to see whether the Western Sichuan Army was really that terrifying!

    "Idiot, haven't we learned enough lessons? People like this want to attack the positions of the Western Sichuan Army. They are simply seeking death!" In the Ma Jiajun's military camp, he saw two battalions of the Ma Jiajun launching an attack on the Western Sichuan Army. Ma Haiyan  He said bitterly.  Although he has now handed over the command to Ma Guoliang and Ma Fulu, he is still very concerned about the progress of the occupation.

    "Admiral, when they know how powerful the Western Sichuan Army is, they will know to change their strategy!" Zhou He said.

    On the wall of Maqin City, Wang Yuze and Cai Yun were also paying attention to the development of the battle.  This battle is not only very important to the Ma Jiajun, but also to the Western Sichuan Army.  If it fails, Western Sichuan may have to pay a higher price if it wants to annex Qinghai and Gansu!

    "Hmph! Are you testing? Order all ministries. Mortars are not allowed to fire without orders. Half of the heavy machine guns will wait for the enemy to enter the range before firing!" Zhao Bowen issued the order with disdain.  How is it possible to test out the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army with only two thousand men?

    It only took less than five minutes for the war horse to go from the initial small steps to the final sprint.  The Ma Jiajun was now only five kilometers away from the Western Sichuan Army, and it only took a few minutes for the horses to charge quickly.

    "Fire!" When the Ma Jiajun rushed into the defense line less than 700 meters away from the Western Sichuan Army, the heavy machine guns deployed on the position opened fire. Although there were only half of the heavy machine guns and thirty heavy machine guns fired, the fierce tongues of flames  , quickly swept towards Ma Jiajun,Those soldiers who were charging quickly were either shot on the spot, or their horses were beaten to death, and then they were thrown off their horses and trampled to pieces by the horses behind them.

    The distance of five hundred meters seems very close, but under the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army, Ma Jiajun will pay a bloody price for every step forward.  When they rushed into a distance of less than 200 meters from the Western Sichuan Army's position, the cavalrymen of the Western Sichuan Army also started shooting with their lances.  There was a "crackling" sound like fried beans.

    Ma Jiajun soldiers were constantly being shot or seriously injured. The Ma Jiajun soldiers from the two charging battalions quickly perished under the superior firepower of the Western Sichuan Army.  In less than twenty minutes, the charge was over. Except for a small number of people who were frightened and retreated early, the rest were either killed or were seriously injured and dying at night.

    Ma Guoliang and Ma Fulu both had pale faces.  They knew the terror of the Western Sichuan Army, but they did not expect it to be so powerful.  Two thousand people!  They were gone before they even touched the edge of the Western Sichuan Army.

    "It seems that the Western Sichuan Army is more powerful than we imagined. A frontal attack is not possible. Follow my uncle's advice and attack in a roundabout way!" Ma Fulu suggested.

    "Well! Order all ministries to prepare!" Ma Guoliang nodded.

    An hour later, at ten o'clock in the morning, Ma Jiajun launched another attack.  However, this time it was no longer a test, it was completely a grand gesture.  The 4,000 remnants of the Qingma Army attacked the left wing, and the Ningma Army dispatched eight battalions to attack the right wing of the Western Sichuan Army.  The Hezhou Majia Army dispatched fourteen battalions to launch a frontal attack, which contained the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army to the greatest extent and created opportunities for the troops on both wings to attack.  In this attack, the Ma Jiajun invested a total of more than 26,000 people, leaving only **0,000 people as reserve troops. It was obvious that they planned to complete their efforts in one battle.

    "Instruct the troops of the Fourth Brigade to move to the battlefield and follow orders to launch an attack at any time!" Cai Yun ordered.

    "Yes, Chief of Staff!" Someone immediately ran out of Maqin City and rushed to the Fourth Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army to deliver the order.

    "It seems that Ma Jiajun is preparing to attack with all his strength. However, if they want to defeat us, they will underestimate us!" Wang Yuze said with a serious face.

    Cai Yun did not answer, but his expression was also very serious.

    "Kill! Charge!" More than 26,000 Ma Jiajun, like a black crowd, quickly moved towards the Western Sichuan Army's position.  The shouts of killing were loud, like an overwhelming force, and the momentum was astonishing.

    Less than two kilometers away from the Western Sichuan Army's position, the Ma Jiajun separated. A small half of the Ma Jiajun separated from the crowd and swept towards the two wings of the Western Sichuan Army.

    "Order all ministries to prepare and use full firepower! Order the artillery positions in the rear to prepare to fire!" Zhao Bowen calmly gave the order.  However, only he knew that his palms were already covered in sweat.

    "Boom! Boom!" The artillery positions in Maqin City began to fire, and the shells roared into the Ma Jiajun's charge formation. Shrapnel shot out, taking away the lives of the Ma Jiajun around them.  However, there were a large number of Ma Jiajun. The ones in front died, and someone from behind immediately filled the gap. The shelling of the Western Sichuan Army did not have a too serious impact on them.  As the Ma Jiajun gets closer and closer to the Western Sichuan Army's position, a bloody battle is about to begin.

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