When he learned that the matter was revealed, he immediately mobilized troops to rush to Pingluo's Ma family army, and finally successfully entered Pingluo City within the time specified by Ma Hongkui. The arrival of this cavalry division also made the Pingluo garrison sigh.

Although the Eighth Route Army has not launched a large-scale attack, the Second Cavalry Division deployed on the border also made them feel unprecedented pressure. Especially the demise of a cavalry regiment made them even more afraid.

In such a short time, nearly 10,000 horse bandits who crossed the border were dealt with, and even wiped out the cavalry regiments disguised as crossing the border in one battle. The combat effectiveness of the Second Cavalry Division of the Eighth Route Army in this battle really shocked the Ma family army.

Even after entering Pingluo City, Ma Hongkui also ordered the cavalry division that arrived in Pingluo and was not allowed to conflict with the Eighth Route Army. He only needed to strengthen the defensive power of Pingluo City, and the rest of the matter would be handled by him to send his confidants to deal with the aftermath.

Faced with the arrival of a cavalry division of the Ma family army, the Second Cavalry Division of the Eighth Route Army, which had completed the combat mission, immediately added a cavalry regiment to the side of the Wohe River. Such a move to increase troops also made the Ma family army ready for battle.

The three cavalry regiments pulled the stairs on the side of the Wo River and could launch an attack on Ping Luo at any time. Such actions undoubtedly made Ma Hongkui feel that the Eighth Route Army was probably not a joke this time, and it was really possible to take action without giving it a message.

If the Eighth Route Army really occupied Pingluo, it would also face huge losses for the Ma family army. After all, Pingluo is also a very important gateway for Yinchuan, and the Ma family army could not give up easily.

In view of this situation, as a general who was Ma Hongkui's confidant, he soon arrived in Pingluo City. He sent a scout cavalry to the battlefield where the cavalry confronted both sides and handed the general's greetings directly.

This also realizes that the two sides are about to start negotiations to resolve the dispute between the two armies through such negotiations!

Despite this border bandit suppression battle, the Eighth Route Army and the Ma Family Army in Ningxia controlled the leak of the news. However, the news was eventually discovered by the intelligence personnel of the Military Control Commission, and the news was soon passed to the Chongqing side.

After receiving this news, Lao Jiang naturally hoped that the Ma family army could fight with the Eighth Route Army. At that time, the Eighth Route Army would not be able to get rid of the charge of provoking civil war. Taking such a crime would also have positive significance for the National Government to win back the hearts of the people.

But not long after, the staff officer under his command said bluntly: "The commissioner, just two-faced men like Ma Hongkui, he dare not offend the Eighth Route Army. And based on the information we have collected, this time Ningxia is the first to provoke.

One of their cavalry regiments actually followed the bandits and crossed the border to rob. Unexpectedly, they hit the ambush of the Eighth Route Army. Even if Ma Hongkui refused to admit his account, the Eighth Route Army would not be unprepared.

If we spread this matter now, it might be counterproductive. Moreover, the current situation in the northwest should be quiet rather than moving. With Ma Hongkui nailed to Ningxia, it is more beneficial than disadvantages for the party and the country.

If the Eighth Route Army really captures Ningxia, our troops in Gansu will probably not be able to withstand the Eighth Route Army's attack. At that time, there will be an additional Eighth Route Army in two provinces, which will be truly difficult to deal with!

As for the current situation, the commissioner should give the Ma family army a reward so that he knows that the party and the country still trust him. When the war breaks out again next year, find a right time. Even if we don’t say it, Ma Hongkui will stab them in the back!"

Listening to the suggestions given by his subordinates, Chiang Kai-shek thought it through and thought it was reasonable. In a sense, the Ma family army did have a fence-bet attitude.

But it is undeniable that the Ma family army is different from the Jinsui Army that was incorporated. Ningxia is a bit far from the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War, so there is no need to worry about the Japanese army's invasion. Therefore, their enthusiasm for the Anti-Japanese War is not high.

The troops that the Ma family army in Ningxia are really guarded against are the Eighth Route Army that fought against the war on the North China front. If the Eighth Route Army had not been very strong, I was afraid that Ma Hongkui would have ordered the troops to fight with the Eighth Route Army long ago.

For old warlords like Ma Hongkui, expanding the army and expanding the territory are what he cares most about. Ma Hongkui wants to get involved in Yulin and Suimeng. However, he has never succeeded!

If the National Government exposes this matter at this time, it will undoubtedly be very unfavorable for Ma Hongkui who wants to cover up. It is undoubtedly a very hateful thing for regular troops to pretend to be Ma bandits to rob the people.

At that time, the Eighth Route Army will easily clear the suspicion of provoking civil war. Even if a big thing is turned into a small matter, the National Government will be passive. Such a villain will undoubtedly make Ma Hongkui hate him for joining the National Government.

Without the Ma family army to restrain the Eighth Route Army in the northwest, it would be extremely unfavorable for the National Government, which now needs to suppress the rise of the Eighth Route Army. In the end, Chiang Kai-shek gave up the idea of ​​adding fuel to the fire behind him.

At this moment, when he received a reply from the Ma family army, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said, "Liping, you should go with the Second Cavalry Division on behalf of the Eighth Route Army! I only have one request, Wohu Mountain must be included in our defense zone.

In addition, if the Ma family army will shelter or condone the troops under its command to plunder our base in the future, then I will settle the matter with them together. In addition, they must also pay some compensation for this battle!"

‘Yes, Commander!’

As the political commissar of the Second Cavalry Division, Zhou Liping came forward to negotiate with the representative of the Ma family army, and his identity was quite appropriate. As for He Zhengdao himself, he naturally would not come forward in person.

After the negotiation time was agreed, representatives of the two armies started negotiations on the side of Wohe that was originally under the control of the Ma family army. Representatives of the Ma family army who were originally involved in the negotiations still refused to admit that the matter had something to do with them.

As a result, Zhou Liping said directly: "General Yang, you don't tell lies in front of the Ming people. If you still don't admit that this matter was organized by you, then there is no need for us to continue to talk.

I know that you think that cavalry regiment has been wiped out by us. But you underestimated our army's policy of captives. For those who are willing to repent, we are willing to give him a chance to redeem his sins.

General Yang would never think that we, a captain, didn’t we, a captive, have captured your cavalry regiment? In addition to the testimony of the captives, some of the horse bandit leaders we captured also explained some of the situation to us.

This time they joined forces to cross the border was also due to your instruction. If this kind of thing is spread, I believe that for Chairman Ma, it will also damage his reputation? The soldiers and bandits do not separate their families. How can you let the people trust your troops?"

Zhou Liping, who spoke sharply, was not afraid of the breakdown of the negotiations. After all, they had the right to make the case this time and had an absolute advantage in combat. It can be said that the Eighth Route Army had an absolute advantage.

At this time, it is the Ma family army that wants to calm down, not the Eighth Route Army. Since you have this confidence, Zhou Liping naturally doesn’t have to leave any face for the Ma family army. What you have to do is to strive for more benefits.

Faced with Zhou Liping's outspokenness, Yang Zuorong, who was the representative in charge of negotiations, did not know that such concealment was simply untenable. If the Eighth Route Army was really so easy to fool, they would not have left the Ma family army covered in dust.

‘Since General Zhou has said this, I don’t have to say anything more. This time, I came to meet with your army under the order of the commander of the commander. The purpose is to hope that our two armies will not affect the friendly relations between the two armies because of such a matter.

Since the army entered Shaanxi, our army has had a lot of contact with you. Now we have made conveniences for your caravans in Ningxia. In the past two years, we have also supplied a lot of ore to the army, and our cooperation has always been very good.

Although our Supervisor has the responsibility of unfavorable supervision for this incident, General Zhou should know that these troops stationed on one side often do something privately, and our Supervisor's Mansion cannot know everything.

We will definitely deal with the relevant personnel involved in this matter seriously. But we hope that your army can end this confrontation. After all, with so many troops stationed here, the people in our territory are still very frightened!’

This is actually said simply, and it even has a little threatening meaning. After all, Yang Zuorong also knew that the current trade and ore transactions with Ningxia are also very important for the Eighth Route Army.

Seeing that Yang Zuorong was also very straightforward, Zhou Liping said: "If we really want to do something, our troops will not stay here and stop. You have to take into account the feelings of the people under your rule, so why do you favor one or the other to the people in our territory?

In the past two years, how many people were killed and injured in our base area due to the looting of Horse Bandits? How many people were looted by Horse Bandits? Even several of our material transport teams were attacked by the armed forces of Horse Bandits.

If it weren't for the current national war of resistance, do you think we would have tolerated this kind of thing? We only tolerated it for the overall situation of the war of resistance, but you have always indulged and sheltered the horse bandits. This is not what a friendly army should do, right?

In view of this situation, our commander demanded that our troops would take over Wohu Mountain on the border. Such a cancer exists, which is an uneasy factor for you and us.

In addition, I might as well tell General Yang that we have basically eliminated the horse bandits in Wohu Mountain. As long as your troops do not attack, our troops stationed in Wohu Mountain in the future will not invade your defense zone."

A faint remark made Yang Zuorong shocked his eyes: "Have your troops broke into Wohu Mountain? That is the territory of our army!"

‘Is that so? If I remember correctly, our commander also sent a telegram to you Chairman Ma. At that time, your Chairman Ma’s reply was that there was a three-no matter zone and you could do nothing.

Since you are not able to solve the problem of the horse bandits in Wohu Mountain where horse bandits are rampant, we can only take action. Since we have cleaned up the horse bandits in Wohu Mountain, then Wohu Mountain is naturally our defense zone!’

Another very straightforward answer made Yang Zuorong unable to refute. But he had already heard from Zhou Liping's words that this incident should be the work of the Eighth Route Army's red general! I'm afraid this Wohu Mountain will not be preserved! (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!