[center][color=9e0b0f][h2][b][u]The Republic of Xian[/u][/b][/h2][/color] [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80589065/Random/United_Republic_of_China_flag.png[/img] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvo-u5pU6jY][b]國民革命成功，國民革命成功[/b][/url][/center] [center][b]Leylon Investigation[/b][/center] On August 5th the Republican Government released a press statement condemning the bandits who made their raids into the undefended Zellonian colony of Leylon. Provisional-President Dr. Wan Yen personally presenting a statement declaring a full Xianese investigation into the incident to be organized and an official apology given to the Zellonian government with 'swift justice' to be brought to the traitorous thugs. Despite the statements by the government, Xianese-Zellonian relations have turned tense and within the capital of Zellonia the Xianese embassy remains on alert with Ambassador Jin Jinan unauthorized to leave the embassy grounds. Protests by Zellonian militarists and nationalists continued outside the embassy well into mid-August. [center][b]The Tiger and the Trench[/b][/center] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/7d/28/bb/7d28bb35a4bd09e6d6a767355f7fba90.jpg[/img] [i]General Chi Haotian, the Tiger of Chunghae[/i][/center] While the government handled crises abroad, the newly appointed Chi Haotian defied his high command objectives of a southern defensive and organized for a immediate move on Dading. Dading, the 'end of the southern road', was crucial for the Republic to capture if they were to secure southern Xian from the Dominion. Thus, on August 10th, the 1st NRA continued their long march east with the Tiger of Chunghae leading them. In a telegram sent from Haotian's field command back to Fumen detailing his plan, the General stated. "Dading will open her gates to the Revolutionary Army, or Dading will face our liberation by force." Meanwhile, the 2nd NRA marched from Fumen under the leadership of Chang Qi-Min, a old guard from the Imperial Army that aligned with Xian, like many other defectors, in the hope of gaining admiration. Despite his dubious loyalties, Qi-Min was given a command of the second National Revolutionary Army and handed the task personally by Field Marshal Yuan Wuzhou to defend the northern frontier from the still mobilizing 15th Army. Thus, the 2nd Army marched with a large Engineers Corp prepared to turn the great forests of the northern frontier until a proper defensive line against the coming Imperial menace. [hr] [hider=1st NRA Army] *The [b]1st NRA Army[/b] is commanded by General Chi Haotian ([i]24/Offensive Minded/Risk Taker[/i]) -- [b]Objectives[/b]: Continue marching east with the intention of capturing Dading. If Dading is taken, prepare defensive lines around the city and hold against the coming Imperial offensive. If Dading is not taken by the end of the month, the 1st NRA Army is to prepare for a siege of the city with drastic measures authorized. [b]Infantry[/b]: -- 1st National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 2nd National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 3rd National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 4th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 5th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 6th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 7th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 8th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 9th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 10th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 11th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles -- 12th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles [b]Cavalry[/b]: -- 6th Cavaliers Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) -- 11th Cavaliers Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) -- 12th Cavaliers Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) -- 15th Cavaliers Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) [b]Artillery[/b]: -- 1st Artillery Division (5,000 men. 14 60mm Glaskanonen Field Guns. 5,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) [b]Engineers[/b]: -- 1st Engineering Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 Otto Mark II Rifles) -- 2nd Engineering Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 Otto Mark II Rifles) -- 3rd Engineering Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 Otto Mark II Rifles) [/hider] [hider=2nd NRA Army] *The [b]2nd NRA Army[/b] is commanded by General Chang Qi-Min [i](29/Bureacrat - Ambitious)[/i] -- [b]Objectives[/b]: March north to the city of Xuantong and establish a defensive line against Imperial forces. Once in the perimeter of Xuantong, the establishment of trench and supply lines is ordered and the city must be held at all costs. [b]Infantry[/b]: -- 13th National Revolutionary Regulars (10,000 men. 10,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) -- 14th National Revolutionary Regulars Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 M1902 Schutze Rifles) [b]Engineers[/b]: -- 4th Engineering Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 Otto Mark II Rifles) -- 5th Engineering Brigade (4,000 men. 4,000 Otto Mark II Rifles) [/hider] [hider= Political Clout] 3 Militarism to Appoint Commander [/hider]