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Lieutenant General Niu Meng, chief of staff of the Xinhua Army, stood less than two kilometers away from Guangzhou City, staring at the bustling city in the distance. The constant sound of gunfire came, indicating that the Xinhua Army was fighting against the Qing army in the city.

Lieutenant General Niu Meng had great confidence in the Xinhua Army. He knew that the Xinhua Army would definitely win this battle. The Qing army in the city was only more than 10,000 people. The Eight Banners children no longer had the spirit of fearlessness and pioneering and enterprising the spirit of their ancestors. Two hundred years of comfortable life had wiped out his strong will. On the contrary, although the Xinhua Army had not been formed for a long time, over the years, the Xinhua Army had been fighting. The hard battles have created the strong combat power and tenacious character of the Xinhua Army. This is why the Xinhua Army was able to do everything in the battlefield.

"Chief of Staff, it seems that the Qing army in the city will not last long. It's a pity that our 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade has worked hard to come, but it didn't even get a single shot." Major General Zhao Shiwu, the commander of the 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade, said with some frustration. Because the 105mm howitzer was too heavy, they spent too much time on the road. By the time they arrived, the battle in Guangzhou had been settled.

"Old Zhao, you can take Guangzhou without the need for the heavy artillery brigade to take action. Otherwise, once the heavy artillery brigade fires, the Guangzhou city will not be bombed into ruins. It will be troublesome to rebuild it at that time." Lieutenant General Niu Meng said with a smile. It is easy to destroy and difficult to build, especially big cities like Guangzhou. After the Xinhua Army landed, Guangzhou will become the main base of Xinhua in China for a long time. It is very important to try to avoid the city being destroyed in the war.

"Yes!" Major General Zhao Shiwu nodded. The soldiers were eager for military achievements, but the military achievements of the heavy artillery brigade came from a devastating blow to the enemy. However, the war against the Qing Dynasty had just begun, and Major General Zhao Shiwu believed that there were still many wars to fight in the future.

At 4 a.m., the west gate and east gate of Guangzhou City were opened by the Xinhua Army that had been invading the city. At this time, the 1st and 5th Brigade of the Xinhua Army, which had been defending, once again sent two infantry battalions and one infantry battalion to attack the city. The entry of these new forces further aggravated the demise of the Qing army. As more and more Qing troops were eliminated or surrendered, the battle in the city gradually came to an end.

When the sun rose, Guangzhou City had been occupied by the Xinhua Army. Except for the Governor's Office, the rest of the strategic areas were under the control of the Xinhua Army. The Governor's Office was also surrounded by the Xinhua Army. The Qing army and the Governor's Office guards were only two or three hundred. They were just going to make the final resistance.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, Lieutenant General Niu Meng, chief of staff of the Xinhua Army, entered Guangzhou City under the protection of the guards. At this moment, the streets of Guangzhou City were deserted and there was no resident. In some places, there were the bodies and bloodstains of the fallen Qing soldiers. When Lieutenant General Niu Meng passed the street on a horse, he could even feel it. In the houses on both sides of the street, there were many civilians watching him with fear. During the war, human life was coming.

In the past, they are fragile, especially these innocent people, whose lives and property are not guaranteed. The sound of gunfire sounded all night in Guangzhou made them panic and feel confused about the future. What Xinhua Kingdom needs to do is to let these ordinary people realize the goodness of Xinhua Kingdom and make them recognize the Xinhua Kingdom. In this way, the purpose of Xinhua Kingdom will be achieved. With the support of the people, it will be easy for the Xinhua Army to attack other places and even eventually overthrow the Qing Dynasty.

"Chief of Staff. The Governor's Office has been surrounded by us. Governor Qi Gong, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, General Ajinga, and Admiral of Guangdong on Land, Dalibao, are all inside. We can launch a strong attack at any time and take it down." Brigadier General Du Lide, the commander of the 2nd Brigade, reported to Lieutenant General Niu Meng.

"Not busy for now, let's go and have a look together." Lieutenant General Niu Meng said. Now, the entire Guangzhou city has fallen under the control of the Xinhua Army. The Qing army is powerless to turn things around.

"Yes, Chief of Staff." Brigadier General Doolid nodded.

The group rode their horses outside the Governor General's Office. At this time, the place was surrounded by three layers of the Xinhua Army. The gate of the Governor's Office was closed, and behind the wall, Qing soldiers emerged from time to time and looked at the Xinhua Army outside in horror. They seemed to realize that their time was not long. The Xinhua Army even captured the huge Guangzhou city easily. If they wanted to attack the Governor's Office, they would not be able to withstand it.

"The Governor's Office is not bad here, and it can be the location of our temporary command center." Lieutenant General Niu Meng nodded with satisfaction when he looked at the Governor's Office, which covers a vast area. Although there is also a Qing emperor's palace in Guangzhou, which is more luxurious and has better scenery. However, no one dares to move in without authorization. After all, the magnanimity still needs to be discussed, especially in a country where feudal ideas in China have ruled for thousands of years. Except for the king Long Yufei, anyone who stays in the palace will probably be charged with ulterior motives.

"Yes, Chief of Staff. After all, this is the capital of the highest military and political chief in Guangdong and Guangxi." Brigadier General Du Lide said.

At this time, in the lobby of the Governor General Qi Gong, Guangzhou General A Jinga and Guangdong Land Admiral Dalibao were already slumped on their chairs, not knowing what to do. When the sound of gunfire in Guangzhou gradually stopped, they knew that the Xinhua Army had occupied Guangzhou City. Next, it was their place. At this point, they all knew that they were finished and completely finished.

"Sir, the Xinhua Army asked us to surrender to them immediately, otherwise they would have to attack by force." The chief guard of the Governor's Office ran to the lobby in panic. The well-equipped Xinhua Army outside the Governor's Office made the Governor's Office panic. Although they were all showing off their power and could run rampant in Guangzhou City. At this time, they became soft-boys.

"You go down first!" Qi Gong, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, waved his hand, looking a little weak.

"This is, sir!" The chief guard hesitated for a moment, but still bowed and retreated.

"Two generals, things have reached this point, and we are powerless to make things happen. What should we do next?" Qi Gong asked. He regretted it now. If he had known this would be like this, he should have agreed to the conditions proposed by the Consul Fang Minghong, Xinhua Consul in Guangzhou, especially to give up Guangzhou City, and the Xinhua Army let them evacuate. In this case, although they lost Guangzhou City, they had preserved their strength. Emperor Daoguang might not have punished them for this. But now, everything is over. Guangzhou City has fallen under the control of the Xinhua Army, and these territorial officials are about to become prisoners of the Xinhua Army.

"Oh, the Xinhua Army is too powerful. This failure is God's will, not a crime of war!" Guangzhou General A Jing A also said. He was actually very frustrated. Originally, there had been news from the Qing court that Irib, who was responsible for negotiating with the British, would succeed him as the Guangzhou General in the future, and he would go back to Beijing to enjoy his happiness. As a result, before Yirib came, the Xinhua Army came first.

"I think there is no army in the entire Qing Dynasty that can compete with the Xinhua Army. Even if the British in the Qing Dynasty are defeated, it will be the same. This time, the Qing Dynasty's country is in trouble." Guangdong's land admiral Dalibao also said. He was defeated by the Xinhua Army, so he had a deeper understanding of the combat power of the Xinhua Army. If the Xinhua Army really had 200,000 troops and all the troops were so powerful, it would be unlikely that the Qing Dynasty would have a firm foothold.

"Okay, these are no longer things we should care about. The Xinhua Army is outside the mansion. Let's meet these winners for a while!" said Qi Gong, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. Although he wanted to show his ambitions by his death, he seemed to be a little unable to do it. A Jing and Dalibao were almost the same. Therefore, surrendering to the Xinhua Army has become the last choice.

"Okay, Governor. I hope the Lord will not implicate our family because of this." A Jinga said.

Outside the Governor's Office, Guangdong Governor Liang Baochang came in casual clothes and under the protection of a team of confidant guards. He is now quite funny, and the braids behind his head have been reduced. It seems that because the first half of his head is so bare that it is a little bit bad, he simply shaved his head, like a monk. Liang Baochang seemed to want to prove that he and the Qing Dynasty have been completely separated. From now on, he will be from Xinhua.

"Liang Bao has often been the Chief of Staff." After seeing Lieutenant General Niu Meng, Liang Baochang immediately bowed and bowed, very humble. He had learned from Consul Fang Minghong that the man named Niu Meng in front of him was the second-ranked figure in the Xinhua Army, the king of Xinhua this time. Such a strong man must not be offended. If he can establish a good relationship, it would be better.

"It turns out to be Lord Liang. This time we were able to successfully take Guangzhou City, thanks to Lord Liang. Don't worry, I have reported your contribution to Your Majesty. I believe that the reward to you will soon arrive." Lieutenant General Niu Meng said with a smile.

"These are all things that humble officials should do." Liang Baochang said with a smile on his face.

At this time, the gate of the Governor's Office opened, and Qi Gong, A Jing A and Dalibao walked out of it. When they saw Liang Baochang who was flattering by Niu Meng, they finally knew why the Xinhua Army entered the city so easily.
Chapter completed!