Ming Zuo

When meeting for the first time, Liang Yue was somewhat overwhelmed by Zuo Menggeng.

This is a sharp-edged, but frank and sincere monarch.

Whatever he needs you to do, he will say it clearly.The benefits and responsibilities are all on the surface, and they will never be hidden.

Of course, being able to do this also stems from strong strength and self-confidence.

But in any case, such a person is undoubtedly attractive.

This also made Liang Yue happily accept Zuo Menggeng's proposal, and didn't feel that he was cheated.

"I need soldiers and weapons."

Zuo Menggeng is frank, so Liang Yue will also be frank.

If he wants to go on an expedition to the Dnieper River and Crimea, the current number of troops in his hands is not enough.In addition, when the Yaerqiang Khanate was eliminated, the Liang army suffered heavy losses and was unable to obtain supplies.

Liang Yue didn't trust people in the Western Regions very much, but Han people couldn't be recruited here.

So he had no choice but to ask Zuo Menggeng for help.

Zuo Menggeng was very happy.

"The [-] soldiers who are about to be discharged can be given to you. Of course, whether you can make them serve willingly depends on your means and treatment."

"I have my own way."

Liang Yue didn't want to show his timidity.

In addition, Zuo Menggeng also pointed out a bright way for Liang Yue.

"Nowadays, the empire encourages foreign expansion, but there are still many places in the country that cannot be taken care of. You can send people to the country to recruit. I believe that many people who have difficulties in life and commit crimes will agree."

Liang Yue was first moved, and then annoyed.

"Are you giving me the man who commits crimes, because you want to destroy my military discipline?"

Zuo Menggeng laughed without hesitation.

"You are rogues, why do you need such a good military discipline? Besides, in your journey, if you have a good military discipline, you will not be able to succeed."

Zuo Menggeng also learned a lot from the history of Western colonization.

The colonization of Western countries basically uses criminals as pioneers.

In the past, when talking about the development of the West and the conservatism of the East, many people always attributed it to the national character, social system, and the amount of products.

In fact, there is another important reason, that is who will carry out the development.

Even in European countries, if you let the powerful and well-off people take risks everywhere, they will not agree to it.

Only those who are unhappy in life, those who have committed a crime and do not want to be punished, or those who want to atone for their sins, will be willing to try it.

Otherwise, Australia would not have been a place of exile.

But the process of later generations has proved that criminal exiles may not be able to run a country badly.

Of course, there are many criminals in the empire, and there are many scumbags among them.

It is very troublesome to stay in the country, and it will increase the cost.It would be better to throw it to Liang Yue and let him take it to the west to develop, which can be regarded as contributing to the expansion of the Chinese nation.

Liang Yue thought about it and finally agreed to the proposal.

After sending Liang Yue away, Zuo Menggeng began to care about his daughter's condition.

"Where is King Qin? Have you encountered any trouble?"

Long Zuguang hurriedly reported.

"At present, His Royal Highness King Qin and the Fourth Cavalry Division have arrived at the city of Samarkand, followed by the Seventh Division. It is estimated that Samarkand has been surrounded by this time. It is said that the Bukhara Khanate has made sufficient defensive preparations in Samarkand, I'm afraid it's not very easy to attack."

Long Zuguang spoke.

Zuo Xuanyan, who had rushed to the city of Samarkand, looked at Jiancheng with a frown.

The artillery of the Wehrmacht is sharp, but it must be able to hit the city wall.

But outside the city, the trenches built by the Bukharas stretched for several miles, criss-crossing, coupled with various fortifications and sufficient troops, completely killing the idea of ​​​​the National Defense Forces directly attacking the city wall.

Obviously, the Bukhara people have obtained the previous battle information and know that the city wall cannot stop the Wehrmacht from attacking.

Humanity always progresses fastest in war.

There is no way, if you don't make progress quickly, you will be wiped out.

In the face of life or death, people's subjective initiative is brought into full play.

Now that the city wall has lost its defensive function, what about the trench?
Use the complete trench fortifications to offset the damage of the artillery bombardment and the shooting of the musket, and then put the enemy closer to fight.

Such was the strategy of the Bukharas.

In the face of difficult problems, Zuo Xuanyan did not act impulsively, and the National Defense Forces did not allow it.

Everyone gathers together to discuss countermeasures.

"How did the Mongols attack Samarkand?"

Zuo Xuanyan mentioned an idea.

"Of course Guo Jing made the parachute and fell from the sky to break through the city."

Chief of Staff Ren Wen joked and laughed, which made everyone burst into laughter.

Of course, everyone has read "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Zuo Menggeng, and they are also very familiar with the plot.

"After Genghis Khan came to the city, he divided his troops and cleared the surrounding area. Since ancient times, as long as the reinforcements from the defending side are cut off in the siege of the city, it will definitely be captured in the end."

The deputy commander, Bo Luo, gave an answer.

This former rising star of the Manchu Qing Dynasty also rose very quickly in the National Defense Forces.

A genius is a genius after all.

After Boluo entered the military academy, he quickly demonstrated his extraordinary talent.Especially in the field of cavalry combat, he already has rich experience, combined with the characteristics of the national defense force, he put forward many suggestions for improvement, which greatly improved the cavalry strength of the national defense force.

Because of this, he was promoted to major general and deputy division commander in a short period of time.

Bolo also liked the Wehrmacht environment very much.

Although there are superiors and subordinates here, there is no such thing as superiors bullying subordinates.As long as you have the ability, you can speak freely, show your talents wantonly, and you will be promoted if you have credit.

Now everyone knows that without accident, he will be promoted to lieutenant general and division commander within three to five years.

Zuo Xuanyan attaches great importance to Boluo's opinion.

"Where is the most important?"

"Here, the iron gate. This is the only channel for reinforcements in the direction of Karshi. According to the report of the scouts, the Bukharas have already deployed heavy troops here."

Samarkand is located at the westernmost end of the Tianshan Mountains. From here to the west is a long and narrow valley with a length of more than 400 miles.

While the Bukharas fortified tightly in Samarkand, they also established a larger defense line in Navoi further west.

After all, after passing Navoi, it is the city of Bukhara.

Similarly, facing such a long and narrow valley, it is very easy for the National Defense Forces to block enemy reinforcements from the west.

Therefore, if the Bukhara people want to rescue Samarkand, they have to go through the iron gate in the south.

Now that the Wehrmacht wants to attack Samarkand, it must do the same.

But Zuo Xuanyan did not act rashly.

"Where is the Seventh Division?"

"The Seventh Division is in Jizak, setting up a supply station."

"Let them take their time, don't worry. They must wait until the follow-up security forces complete the takeover before coming over. There must be no logistical problems."

Zuo Xuanyan had a premonition that the battle of Samarkand might take a long time.

For the Wehrmacht, which relies heavily on firearms, logistics cannot go wrong.

It is better to be slow than chaotic.

She always kept Zuo Menggeng's teachings in mind.

The generals did not expect that this young girl could be so calm.

All of a sudden, the big guys became more confident. (end of this chapter)