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Chapter 224 The Dongjiang Army is in Action (Happy May Day)
Fort Lushun.

Zhang Pan stood on the city wall again, looking up at this familiar place that had experienced bloody battles.

The judgment made by the old slave is quite accurate. It is indeed a temptation for Zhang Pan to lead his troops to land.

But the test is only a landing. If the response to slavery is slow, the Left Association will gradually increase its troops, build fortifications, and consolidate and strengthen the occupation.

Moreover, this is not an independent action of the Left Association, but a unified action of the Dongjiang Army, which has very important strategic significance.

The Liaodong Peninsula, which is surrounded by sea on three sides, is indeed a very favorable battlefield for the Ming army who has the convenience of boats.

Lushun, Jinzhou, Fuzhou, and even the entire four guards in southern Liaoning are very attractive to Zhu Youxiao and even the Dongjiang Army.

And being able to firmly occupy a piece of land is of great significance to the entire Pingliao plan.

Although it is still far away from Shenyang, the hometown of Jiannu, the risk of continuing to go deep into Liaodong is even greater.But having a bridgehead for a major counteroffensive is an essential and crucial step.

What's more, Lushun, which has a favorable location and a good port, is not only a bridgehead for counterattack, but also a transit base for supplies, and a hub connecting Liaozhen, Jinzhen, Dengzhen and Dongjiang Town.

A firm occupation of Lushun is tantamount to filling the gap and taking a big step forward in the blockade of Houjin.

Of course, these are at the strategic level.Tactically, or in a short period of time, the threat to Hou Jin is really not great.

"It looks like we can send troops to occupy the main points outside Lushun Fort, and expand outwards to drive out the sentry cavalry." Kong Youde walked up to the top of the city and suggested to Zhang Pan: "To shield his reconnaissance and spying, our army will increase our troops in a large scale. .”

Zhang Pan thought for a while and said, "Yes. The fortifications have been consolidated, and we can resist the attack of the slaves."

Kong Youde stood beside Zhang Pan, looked out of the city, and said with a smile: "With the strength of our two alliances, even if Jiannu came to attack, it would be enough to repel them. What's more, Dengzhen has mobilized more than [-] horses as backup. !"

Zhang Pan smiled and nodded, knowing that Kong Youde was saying that he was too cautious.But being careful is not a big mistake, he didn't care about it.

Moreover, Lushun Port has not yet been expanded, and the docking of ships and personnel landing are all restricted.

Kong Youde glanced at Zhang Pan and knew his temperament, he couldn't help shaking his head and said with a smile: "You, a scholar who can read and write, but you talk so little."

Zhang Pan laughed, and said: "This is such a temperament. It is not easy to change it. Brother Kong, please forgive me."

Kong Youde waved his hands, expressing his indifference, patted the city wall and said, "Why didn't Jiannu demolish the city? Do you want us to come again, or are you too tired to panic?"

Zhang Pan said: "I guess I think it's useless to dismantle it, but it's a waste of trouble. Besides, Jiannu also wants us to land on land so that we can fight and fight!"

"That makes sense." Kong Youde nodded lightly, and said, "We are on the island, Jiannu can only stare blankly."

After a pause, Kong Youde said again: "If this is the case, Jiannu should still stay put. Even Jinzhou is the place Jiannu wants to abandon, attracting a large number of our troops to land."

Zhang Pan said: "This possibility is also possible. But our army must fight steadily, first strengthen Lushun, and then enter Nanguan."

"Cut off the land at Nanguan, divert seawater to strengthen ourselves, and build a fortress to defend." Kong Youde smiled and patted Zhang Pan on the back, and said: "I know your plan, except for the large project and high cost, it is true It's a brilliant strategy."

Zhang Pan scratched his head, chuckled, and said, "The plan has been reported to Mr. Yuan, and it depends on whether the court is willing to pay. This 20 taels is indeed a bit much."

"However, if it succeeds, the fertile soil for hundreds of miles can be cultivated and tens of thousands of refugees can be reunited. It is also an indomitable foundation." Zhang Pan paused, emphasizing the importance of the plan.

Kong Youde also agreed with this, but he felt that 20 taels of silver was unbearable for the court, at least in a short period of time.

"Next year—" Kong Youde looked into the distance and guessed thoughtfully: "The imperial court's finances shouldn't be too embarrassing, right? This year, it's all supported by the internal funds of Long Live!"

Zhang Pan smiled wryly, and didn't go any further, but just sighed imperceptibly.

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Phi Island.

The two alliances of Zhang Pan and Kong Youde launched operations, and the Dongjiang Army had its own combat plan before and after the alliance.

The former association reoccupied Manpu and Changcheng, and monitored Houjin across the river; the later association stationed in Pidao and Sinuiju to guard against possible attacks by Jiannu.

In view of the increase in military operations, Mao Wenlong felt that there was a shortage of troops. After discussing with Gou Zhenhuai and other generals, he reported to Yuan Keli and secretly wrote to the emperor, please set up a Chinese Association.

According to the previous norms of Dongjiang Kaizhen, there are four alliances in the army, each with 3 soldiers, and a total force of [-].If Yuan Keli agrees and the court approves, the Dongjiang Army will reach a scale of [-].

In fact, the purpose of increasing the strength of an association is to hold on to Lushun without affecting the number of troops that harassed Houjin.

Moreover, according to the emperor's secret decree, the Dongjiang Army will expand to help North Korea resist Houjin's attacks and looting.

Whether it is a "three-party arrangement" or a "four-party arrangement", North Korea is the weaker link.Whether blockade and containment can play the greatest role also depends on the reinforcement of the weakest link.

Moreover, although North Korea is weak, it can still supply part of the Dongjiang Army in terms of food, grass and materials, which relieves a great burden on the court.

Originally, Mao Wenlong thought that the court would be ready to play soon, but it would take next year at the earliest to pay for armor, weapons and related expenses.

But unexpectedly, the emperor quickly replied.It has been negotiated with Yuan Keli and Bi Ziyan. Soldiers and horses will be drawn from Jinzhen and Dengzhen, and recruits will be recruited from Dongjiang to form the Zhongxie.

At the same time, the organizational system of the Chinese Association changed, with [-] infantry and [-] cavalry cavalry, that is, the mixed infantry and cavalry association, and Gou Zhenhuai was appointed to lead it.

Mao Wenlong was slightly surprised, but more so.He is going to draw some soldiers from various associations, and these veterans and recruits will be mixed to make the Association more capable of combat.

And bringing the old with the new has become the main way for the Dongjiang Army to expand its establishment, conduct training, and participate in battles as soon as possible.

Therefore, as long as the troops from Dengzhen and Jinzhen arrive, the Chinese Association will quickly complete its establishment and have the ability to fight.

As for the Lancers, it is still very easy to pick out two thousand cavalry soldiers from the Dongjiang Army.

"This commander thinks that changing the organizational system will not be just a Chinese Association." Mao Wenlong looked at Gou Zhenhuai and made a more certain judgment, "As the financial situation of the imperial court improves, other associations in Dongjiang Town will also change in the same way."

Mao Wenlong really guessed right, but not quite yet.In Zhu Youxiao's vision, the Ming Army's future will be a mixed association with complete infantry, cavalry, guns, and supplies.

Of course, this has to be done step by step.Insufficient money is the main reason, and other aspects, such as artillery manufacturing and artillery training, are also restrictive factors.

Gou Zhenhuai nodded in agreement, but said with emotion: "Long live has used internal funds again. Calculated this year, it will not be less than 200 million taels, right?"

"I'm afraid it's more than that." Mao Wenlong hurriedly echoed: "In Dongjiang Town alone, the weapons and equipment, food and supplies, and military pay and rewards are all staggering."

Gou Zhenhuai looked at Mao Wenlong, and asked with a half-smile: "The commander-in-chief should know about Long Live's plan, right?"

Mao Wenlong hesitated for a moment, nodded vigorously, and stretched out five fingers instead of speaking.

The five-year pacification of the Liao Dynasty, or the fight for the five-year pacification of the Liao Dynasty, did not announce it to the public.But between the lines of the secret performance, such information was revealed.

Is it difficult?Compared with Wang Huazhen's bragging and the estimates of quick victory theory, five years is already a long time!

From Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai's point of view, as long as the imperial court maintains its support for Dongjiang Town, it may not take five years to realize the Holy Majesty's wish.

Looking at Mao Wenlong's big slap, Gou Zhenhuai laughed, stretched out four fingers, and said, "It should be this number soon!"

Mao Wenlong nodded, and said with some sighs: "One year has passed so quickly, and the changes have been really great. Thinking about the embarrassment and poverty at the beginning of the year, and looking at the current Dongjiang Army, it still feels like a dream."

Gou Zhenhuai also felt the same way, from the selection of the capital to the personal appointment of the Holy Master, to the bloody battle in Guangning, and then back to Beijing to win, and was sent to Dongjiang Town to serve.

Looking back, it was really a strange experience, which made people suddenly feel emotional, and there was a feeling that life was like a dream.

After a long while of recollection, Gou Zhenhuai collected his mood first, smiled self-consciously, and said: "The Chinese Association will be established, what should we do next, Shuai Mao thinks he already has a plan?"

Mao Wenlong patted the map on the table lightly, and said: "With the Chinese Association's defense and establishment of slaves, I feel that General Mao's vision should be acted upon."

Gou Zhenhuai squinted his eyes, focused on the map, thought for a while, nodded vigorously, and said, "Very good, let Jiannu know that there are leaks everywhere, and let them gather troops to attack with fear."

Mao Chenglu had already had the idea of ​​leading his troops secretly northward along the Yalu River, into the Changbai Mountains, and harassing Houjin's rear.

After the Jin Dynasty moved the capital to Shenyang, the original old nest of Jianzhou Guard was empty.The Ming army was caught by surprise, and they were caught off guard. If their actions were secret enough, Jiannu would definitely be caught off guard.

Raiding and harassing the so-called "Land of Longxing" in the late Jin Dynasty was a trivial matter, but it had great political significance.

Moreover, after the attack is successful, it will inevitably force Houjin to divide its troops to strengthen its defense, and it will also weaken its ability to gather troops to fight.

"It's better for our army to respond to General Mao's actions." Gou Zhenhuai looked at the map, looking for weaknesses that could be exploited.

Mao Wenlong smiled slightly, stretched out his finger and pointed at the seashore area south of Xiuyan (now Zhuanghe City), and said: "Control the seashore, control Haikou from the left and right, attack Xiuyan from the north, support the left and right associations from the west, and mobilize Jian slave stationed in Fengcheng."

Gou Zhenhuai looked at it carefully, and said with a smile: "I'm very familiar with this place, the Dongjiang Army once raided and harassed it. Revisiting the old place, I'm familiar with the road!"

Mao Wenlong smiled and nodded, stroked his beard with his hands, showing a very contented expression.

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