Regarding how to provide assistance, Britain, France and the United States were stumped, and Germany and South China were fed.

The German representative, who had been silent all this time, immediately stood up when he heard that arms trade restrictions were being lifted.

"For the sake of justice, it is necessary for us to provide all assistance. Of course, this is paid." The German representative said in an official tone.

Cyril frowned: "What we are talking about now is not trade, but weapons that can be taken out immediately and sent to the front line immediately!"

The German representative smiled proudly: "Of course! We have enough inventory at the trading point in Dieqing, 10,000 rifles and dozens of cannons!"

It is indeed quite a lot, and a division can be formed immediately, but it is useless for the moment, especially after seeing clearly the combat effectiveness of the ordinary army.

Liu Yiming straightened his body: "Nanhua has a batch of artillery that was stored in Dongshan before the war and was ready to be sold. Who knew the war would start? I will provide this batch of artillery to Die Qing for use first. As for the price, I believe he will pay an order after the war.

Satisfactory price.”

Cyril nodded in agreement: "Then the weapons from Germany and South China will be provided to the Qing Dynasty first, and Hongkong will have a batch of weapons shipped immediately."

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Liu Yiming turned to Cyril: "I can provide two hundred artillery pieces of various types, but Die Qing doesn't think there are enough gunners. I wonder if the British and Indian troops can provide some gunners."

Cyril nodded slightly, there was no need to find an excuse at this time.

"Then let's deal with these matters individually first, and the navies of all countries should also act in unison to block Japan, how about it?" Liu Yiming stood up and was about to send a telegram.

"agree……"

…………

On July 4th, a huge transport ship docked at Tianjin Guard, and a steady stream of artillery pieces of various types were hoisted down.

At the same time, there were artillerymen from various countries gathered from Shanghai Road, including British and Indian troops, as well as mercenaries, who were responsible for operating these artillery.

A total of two hundred artillery pieces, organized into three artillery batteries, disembarked and headed north, where the defense line established by the Huai Army was.

On July 5th, 60 kilometers northeast of the capital, the Huai Army's defense line.

On July 2nd, the Japanese army launched an attack on the Huai Army. When the arrogant Eleventh Brigade thought this was another armed parade, the intensive firepower composed of dozens of Gatling machine guns crippled an entire brigade on the spot!

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After that, the 11th Brigade organized two more attacks, and most of the brigade was lost before stopping in front of the defense line.

On July 4th, the replenished Japanese army launched another attack. This attack was accompanied by artillery and the defense line was in danger.

After the Huai army replenished its troops, it was able to stabilize its defense line.

…

The commander of a certain battalion of Wu Yi Army rushed into Master Nie's headquarters: "Sir, the firepower of the Japanese pirates is too fierce! Our brothers have suffered heavy losses!"

Nie Shicheng looked at the bandage in front of him. There were at least seven or eight wounds on his body. The gauze was wet with blood. After being mixed with mud and dust, he looked like a beggar.

"We must hold on! Don't give me excuses! Go back to your defense line!" Mr. Nie clenched his cheeks and said coldly, "I will set up a cannon for you, and you will be able to come down after two more hours of guarding.

."

Guan moved his lips and finally gave a military salute, "Yes!" (Huai military salute, standing sideways with hands down.)

After watching the people go out, Mr. Nie gritted his teeth and cursed: "The Rong Lu raised by my mother, tens of thousands of artillery shells, are just given to the Japanese! Otherwise, why would it be like this!"

Because the performance of bronze cannons was lagging behind, the Japanese army preferred captured artillery, which was simple to operate, had a long range, was powerful, and most importantly, had sufficient ammunition.

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After scolding him, he had to solve the problem. Master Nie turned around and asked the leader: "Have the reinforcements not arrived yet?"

The leader could only shake his head: "The Qing army has almost reorganized, but they are all in retreat and will not last long. As for reinforcements, there is no news..."

The Qing army was dispersed yesterday and was sent to the rear to reorganize, but their courage was gone.

Just at this time, the Japanese army stopped their attack and Mr. Nie was able to take a breather.

The leader said with a look of reluctance: "Sir, we no longer have a reserve team. If reinforcements don't arrive, we won't be able to stop it!"

Mr. Nie did not reply. Retreat? Where can we retreat? Block? Without reinforcements, how long can we block?

………

Opposite, at the Japanese military headquarters, Kawakami Soroku was also furious.

Snap! Snap!

Two slaps on the faces of the two division commanders.

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"Trash! Idiot! It's been three days, we've been blocked for three days! Today, we must take down this layer of defense!"

No wonder Kawakami is so irritable. Many countries have issued statements asking Japan to stop attacking. Now Japan is ignoring it and just wants to take a gamble.

If you win, you will be a young model in the club, if you lose, you will work in the sea.

"Attack! Attack me again!"

The Japanese army launched another attack, but this time the attack came to an end. It was already dark, everyone was exhausted, and due to long-term malnutrition, all Japanese soldiers suffered from night blindness. When fighting at night, they would either be targets or go astray.

So, July 5th passed like this...

………

On July 6, the Japanese army was planning a new round of attack.

The Qing army's positions were also busy. After a day and a night of transportation with an unlimited supply of mules and horses, twelve artillery batteries and thirty-six cannons had arrived at the defense line.

Within three hours, there will be thirty-six more, and by the afternoon, thirty-six 105mm howitzers will also arrive at the front line. Of course, the Japanese army on the opposite side does not understand this.

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The 11th Brigade, from the brigade commander to the newly recruited recruits, with auntie scarves on their heads, hurriedly rushed towards the Huai Army position.

"Scale eleven, five to the right, fire!"

"openfire!"

There were several languages ​​​​at one time, all expressing the same meaning, fire!

Boom boom boom!

The artillery provided by Nanhua are all 762 mm caliber artillery. The artillery shells are directly allocated from the ammunition depot. They are all loaded with double-base high explosives and are extremely powerful.

Boom!

Seeing the huge explosions that erupted from time to time in front of him, Odera Yasumi panicked. He had no time to think too much, and his life was at stake.

"Turn in!" Regardless of whether others heard it or not, he led the guards and ran back.

"Baga!" Kawakami saw clearly the operations of Odera Anjun, "This coward! I must kill him!"

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Odera Yasumi's escape caused the Japanese army to fall into chaos. When the Japanese army gathered their defeated troops and prepared to attack again, the second batch of twelve artillery batteries were also ready to attack. The Japanese army lost their time advantage.

As for why the Japanese army didn't bypass the defense line and attack the capital directly?

What the army fears most is to be attacked from both sides. This will cause the soldiers to panic, think too much, and eventually be defeated. There are countless examples of this in history. If they are directly detoured, the fragile supply line is really gone, and there are no artillery shells. What about attacking the capital?

A tall tower?

…………

It was sunny on July 7th, and the Japanese army still failed to make progress, but the Five-Nation Mediation Group had dispatched intervention troops and was preparing to issue an ultimatum to Japan.

The Chang'an cut through the water and stirred up waves. Behind it was the French armored cruiser Admiral Chanel, and behind it was a German protected cruiser. The Americans did not send a ship over and stayed on the Chang'an, while the British

Tokyo Bay awaits.

This multinational task force is a warning to the Japanese and a warning to the Tsar...

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