Warlords: Rise of the System

After fierce debate and consideration, the bandits' top leaders finally chose to take their extreme path and resolutely decided to fight to the death with the National Salvation Army.

This news soon reached the ears of Lu Tianhao and others.

When Lu Tianhao heard the news, there was no surprise or astonishment on his face.

In fact, the reason is not difficult to understand, because the National Salvation Army has always resolutely refused to accept the surrender of the bandit soldiers.

Although Marshal Lu Tianhao made a promise personally, the bandits still had doubts and were worried about surrendering.

At this moment, looking at Lu Tianhao whose face was as calm as water, Wang Hui on the side finally couldn't suppress his inner anxiety and asked.

“Marshal, not only are the bandits unwilling to surrender, but they have also accepted a large amount of advanced weapons and equipment provided by the multinational coalition forces.

In this case, what we are facing next is an extremely tough battle!

As far as I know, the total number of troops deployed by the bandits on Mingdao Island exceeds 100,000.

If they are so cruel as to use innocent local people as shields to resist our attack, it will be difficult for us to win this battle smoothly."

Facing Wang Hui's worried words, Lu Tianhao's eyes instantly became cold. He snorted and responded in a cold tone.

“Humph, if these bandits really dare to use the people as a shield to save their lives, then don’t blame us for being ruthless!

Immediately send planes to drop leaflets as a stern warning to the bandits.

Let them know clearly that if they commit such inhumane acts, they will be punished most severely by us!

I will not hesitate to dispatch large numbers of aircraft to launch an indiscriminate and fierce bombing campaign against their homeland.

When that time comes, let us wait and see which side's civilian casualties will be greater."

Wang Hui's face also showed a hint of relief, and he spoke slowly.

“Indeed, our naval fleet has now grown to a considerable size.

It is fully capable of advancing straight into the sea area where the pirates are located and launching round after round of ruthless bombardment on their homeland.

From now on, if those bandits dare to use their sinister and cunning means again and use our innocent civilians as shields to resist their attacks, I will punish them!

Then we can seize this opportunity to deal a devastating blow to the bandits' homeland, bringing them to an end from which there is no recovery."

Lu Tianhao then added, "Immediately issue a notice to the world via plain text code.

Let the world know clearly that if in the future there are bandits who are so cruel as to use ordinary people as their amulets and shields, then don't blame us, the National Salvation Army, for being cruel and ruthless.

At that time, I will dispatch a large number of high-performance fighters and do my best to raze the bandits' homes to the ground, turning them into a devastated ruin."

Just at this moment, a general strode into the tent, saluted solemnly, and reported loudly.

"Marshal! The multinational coalition forces have begun to withdraw from the city and surrender to us.

Facing these people who came to surrender, I wonder how you plan to accommodate them, Marshal?"

Lu Tianhao pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Well, immediately order the navy fleet to send out troop transports to escort these people to Haicheng first.

After they arrive, detailed inquiries will be conducted on these multinational coalition soldiers one by one.

Find out if there are people who are willing to pay a ransom to regain their freedom.

For those who are willing to pay the ransom, once it is confirmed that the ransom has been received in full, they will be released immediately without any delay.

As for those who refuse to pay the ransom and choose to stay here, we need to deploy troops to escort them to our mine.

After all, we don’t intend to support these people for nothing, so let them earn the food they need to survive with their own hands.”

Wang Hui frowned and said worriedly, "Marshal, if these people are willing to pay the ransom, do you really want to let them all go?"

Lu Tianhao couldn't help but laugh when he heard this and said, "If we don't let them go, do we want to keep them here to celebrate the Spring Festival together?

Since they have already paid the ransom according to the rules, we should also follow some principles and not go back on our word!"

Wang Hui hurriedly explained, "Marshal, that's not what I meant!

I mean, if all these nearly 30 multinational coalition troops were let go.

Then once they go to the two provinces in the north of our country occupied by bandits and multinational coalition forces.

That means the enemy will have nearly 30 new troops.

This will inevitably add great difficulties to our efforts to recover these two provinces."

Lu Tianhao's face was as calm as water, and he responded slowly, "Don't worry about it. Even if they add another 30 troops, it will actually be difficult to significantly improve their combat capabilities.

Moreover, if all these multinational coalition soldiers went to those two provinces, it might actually weaken the combat effectiveness of the local enemy forces.

After all, who would risk their lives to resist if they could surrender and pay 1000 silver dollars to regain their freedom? "

Hearing this, Wang Hui couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He pondered Lu Tianhao's words carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was some truth in them.

So he didn't say anything more, but just nodded silently to show his agreement.

The surrender of the multinational coalition forces was unexpectedly smooth and rapid.

A huge army of nearly 30 people came to surrender without carrying any weapons.

Because of this, the National Salvation Army personnel responsible for receiving their surrender did not have to worry at all that the other side would suddenly launch a riot.

The naval fleet urgently dispatched a large number of troop transport ships to transport the prisoners away in batches in an orderly manner.

The only enemies left on Ming Island were the bandit troops.

The bandit troops have all received the distributed leaflets.

The information conveyed in the leaflets is undoubtedly a huge deterrent and blow to them.

This made them completely give up the idea of ​​holding innocent people from Tianlong Kingdom hostage as shields to resist the attack of the National Salvation Army.

However, this completely cut off the bandit troops' hope of survival. Trapped in despair, they began to become increasingly crazy, attempting a final, dying struggle.

They worked day and night, tirelessly building a large number of indestructible fortifications in preparation for a decisive battle with the National Salvation Army.

Lu Tianhao issued an order to the entire army, asking them to do their utmost to avoid accidentally injuring innocent civilians!

But we cannot let the brave soldiers sacrifice their lives in vain to protect the civilians.

In some special and unavoidable circumstances, in order to ensure victory in the battle, some unavoidable choices can be made and some civilians can be sacrificed.

Lu Tianhao was in great pain because this decision was a heavy burden for anyone with a conscience.

But he knew clearly that if he did not take decisive action, not only would he fail to save more civilians, but it would also lead to more unnecessary casualties among soldiers.

War is inherently cruel and merciless. It is like a huge meat grinder, devouring countless lives.

In this battle between life and death, every decision affects the fate of many people.

After everything was ready, Lu Tianhao issued an order for a full-scale attack...