"Lin Dong, the cards I have in my hand are 2,000 men from the First Reinforced Regiment and two armored companies."

"Hehe...that's just what you show to others."

Faced with the Kokang King's cryptic remarks, Lin Dong didn't want to point it out, because what was meant to happen would happen sooner or later.

If Bai Suocheng and Wei Zhaoren really destroy Kun Sheng and occupy Nancheng tonight, he doesn't believe Peng Jiasheng will be able to remain calm.

"Sigh... Lin Dong, you're very smart."

Peng Jiasheng resumed his somber tone:

“I admit that while I sent Wei Zhaoren to block the main force of the Bai family, I also transferred the First Regiment to Mixian Gou.”

"This was originally done as a precaution, but I never expected Wei Zhaoren to actually rebel."

"The First Regiment has now left Mixiangou and will arrive at the South City battle zone in half an hour."

"Two armored companies will also be accompanying us. We'll give those two ingrates a surprise then."

This preparation is quite thorough. It seems that Peng Jiasheng's title of "King of Kokang" is not undeserved.

Lin Dong knew that his cooperation negotiations with the Kokang King had only just officially begun.

"Commander-in-Chief Peng, what do you think your chances of winning are with just 2,000 men in a reinforced regiment, plus two armored companies?"

"The Bai Wei coalition has nearly 5,000 men. Even though they are tied down by the Kun Sheng guards, they can still spare 3,000 men."

Peng Jiasheng remained silent, deep in thought as well:

This battle has reached a point where it can no longer be avoided.

Even if our own first regiment and two armored companies win the battle, the southern city will eventually be destroyed.

If the two sides enter into a protracted tug-of-war, the fighting will not only spread to the entire Old Town, but may even extend to other parts of Kokang.

A worse outcome would be that the Myanmar government forces, which have been eyeing Kokang, would likely take the opportunity to send troops.

......

Lin Dong knew that, based on the course of history in his previous life, it was certain that the Bai and Wei families would side with the government forces under these circumstances.

At that point, the Kokang King's situation will become even more passive.

This is the main reason why Peng Jiasheng remained silent despite knowing that the Bai family had rebellious intentions.

"Lin Dong, to be honest, this battle will be a protracted war."

"The longer the war lasts, the more disadvantageous it will be for both me and Kokang."

"Don't forget that we are surrounded by the Myanmar government army and other forces. They will never let go of this opportunity to divide up Kokang."

Peng Jiasheng said somberly that tonight's situation seemed to have fallen into an intractable knot:

Without fighting, they can only watch helplessly as the Bai and Wei families occupy the southern city and continue to grow stronger.

If war breaks out, Kokang will inevitably be dragged into a quagmire of conflict and then divided up by the government forces or surrounding powers.

Sigh... What a dilemma.

"Commander-in-Chief Peng, what if I had a way to defeat the White-Wei allied forces and end the battle within 5 hours?"

Lin Dong's unhurried words reached Peng Jiasheng's ears.

"The battle will be over in 5 hours? How is that possible?"

Peng Jiasheng gasped in disbelief.

"Anything is possible. How about we take a gamble? If I succeed, you'll grant me one request, okay?"

"What are the conditions?"

"The condition is simple: I only want half of Kokang."

Lin Dong's words were earth-shattering:

"Kokang during the day belongs to you; Kokang after nightfall belongs to our Dragon Gang."