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Chapter 379

In terms of military strength and strength, Liao Town is undoubtedly the first.

Two batches of officers and soldiers have been transferred from Shanhaiguan, and all of them have been incorporated into combat troops. In terms of strength, they can compete with the main force of slavery.

Speaking of strength, Liao Town is still the only unit equipped with Hongyi cannons and many new types of artillery.In addition to artillery, there are also horses. The number is so large that it is also the champion of the Ming army in the country.

This is only the current data. The tens of thousands of flying cavalry from the Beijing camp that Zhu Youxiao will dispatch will also arrive after autumn, which will further increase the strength of Liaozhen.

Mao Wenlong wanted to be knighted, but Xiong Tingbi thought that after the end of the Ping-Liao Dynasty, he should be able to be promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War, that is, Minister of Defense.

Sun Chengzong is old, and after Ping Liao, most of them will be the first assistant or second assistant of the cabinet.The seat of Minister of the Ministry of War is vacant. In terms of seniority and military merits, it seems that he is the most qualified.

A soldier who doesn't want to be a marshal is not a good soldier.No one doesn't want to be promoted or get rich.The so-called utilitarian heart, to put it bluntly, is also a self-motivated heart.

It's just that Lao Xiong is indifferent to fame and wealth, but what about the officers and soldiers in Liao Town?Generals want to be promoted because of military merits, and soldiers want to live in Ansheng because of their meritorious service after the battle.

And after the defensive battles in Guangning and Ningyuan, the flying cavalry and dragonriders teamed up to defeat the enemy and capture Amin alive.

The generals often discussed in private that with the most troops and the strongest equipment, it would be a big shame if Dongjiang Town took the lead in the battle of Ping and Liao.When I met the officers and soldiers of Dongjiang Town in the future, I couldn't even raise my head.

Xiong Tingbi was very pleased with this. From fear of war to seeking war, such a change was unimaginable two years ago.

In the past two years, how much the imperial court has invested, Old Xiong dare not count.Long live has not seen gold flowers and silver for two years, and the money is only a small part of the money invested in Liaodong.

If the Ping-Liao war drags on, the life of the royal family will be difficult, right?Every time the old bear thought of this, he couldn't help but smile wryly.

The emperor's impatience is understandable, and it is not unrealistic to want to complete the Ping-Liao War next year.But Xiong Tingbi knows that this is not easy, and careful planning is the first step to success.

Attacking Liaoyang directly is fierce, but Liaoyang must also be an important place for Jiannu to defend with all its strength.According to the combat characteristics of Jiannu, defending Liaoyang must also be a field battle on the periphery of Liaoyang, rather than retreating for defense.

Liaozhen has more troops than Jiannu, but it is not an absolute advantage; the equipment is also strong, but the coordination of infantry, artillery and cavalry has not been practiced in actual combat.

Therefore, Xiong Tingbi wanted to grab military merit for Liao Town, but he also maintained a bit of caution.

Now, the five alliances of Neikalkha have all turned to the Ming Dynasty, which is definitely a bargaining chip that can be used.Moreover, Liaohe Tao is no longer an obstacle to the Ming army, and there is no need to stick to one place to pass through.

To put it simply, the most direct route is to go directly to Liaoyang from Zhenwu Fort and Xiping Fort; and it is also feasible to dispatch from Zhenyuan Fort and Zhong'an Fort, slightly northeast, and go straight to Shenyang.

To be more conservative is to march from the coastal areas, join forces with the Ming army in southern Liaozhou at Gaizhouwei or Yingkou, and then attack Haizhou and Anshan to the north, and advance to Liaoyang with an absolutely superior force.

From the emperor's secret memorial, although the strategic deployment has not yet been finalized, it is obvious that he tends to adopt conservative tactics and begins to implement them.

This is not surprising, Wanzai has always been very cautious and steady.Although I am very anxious, I rarely take risks.

The Ming army in southern Liaoning had already stationed troops in Gaizhou Guard, and quickly built fortifications, basically occupying it firmly.

Xiong Tingbi also ordered the navy to be dispatched to enter the Liaohe River from the mouth of the Liaohe River, first to conduct reconnaissance, and then to dispatch troops to occupy Yingkou, forming a corner with Gaizhou Guard.

This kind of deployment is not a complete operation, but a discounted connection by sea.

After all, if the land route is to be connected, the Ming army in Liaozhen must cross the Daliao River, Shuangtaizi River, and Sancha River.Of course the pontoon can be built, but Xiong Tingbi thinks it's too early to act now.

Moreover, Jiannu has suffered repeated setbacks, and after implementing the shrinking strategy, it is unlikely that he will rush out to attack the Ming army fortress along the coast.

Therefore, even if the land route is not connected, Xiong Tingbi is not very worried about Yingkou being attacked.How strong is Jiannu's head, how dare he hit it and break his blood?
Xiong Tingbi's current main work is to improve the defense system of Guangning, build the fortifications of each fortress, and send troops to garrison, so that there is no opportunity for slaves to take advantage of.

You can't just think about counterattacking in winter and spring next year, but also consider the possibility of Jiannu launching an attack due to the freezing of the river.

Xiong Tingbi raised his binoculars and looked at the opposite bank and the surrounding terrain.

The barrier of river water is only a difficulty, and the swampy wetland is even more difficult to travel, especially for transport vehicles.

"When Qi Shaobao was fighting Japanese pirates, he once encountered muddy tidal land. He ordered the soldiers to walk at night with grass, paved a path with grass, and went straight to the small island occupied by Japanese pirates..."

Listening to the general's discussion behind him, Xiong Tingbi pursed his lips.This method may be feasible, but it is only applicable to small troops, and it is not applicable to thousands of troops.

And the one who can speak vernacular, who heard the story somewhere, believed it to be true, and even showed it off to others!
Go back and think about it carefully. When you enter the capital, you will be able to find the best counterattack strategy, and try to calm down Liaodong in one or two years.

Xiong Tingbi thought of this, turned his horse's head, and galloped away first.

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Gaizhou Acropolis.

Zhang Keda, the commander-in-chief of Dengzhen, stood at the head of the city, looking at the parapet fortifications of trenches and trenches outside the city, and nodded slightly.

Even if there is no city wall condescending, with field fortifications alone, [-] Ming troops are enough to withstand the attack of tens of thousands of Jiannu.

Although Dengzhen played a very important role in supporting Liu Xingzuo's battle anyway.But Zhang Keda also knew in his heart that in terms of combat power, the officers and soldiers of Dengzhen were not as good as the Liaonan Two Associations, which had been fighting for a long time.

Actual combat experience is very important, and this is what the officers and soldiers of Dengzhen lack.There are also officers and soldiers in Jin Town who have the same problem.

The troops led by Zhang Bang from Dengzhen and He Zan from Jinzhen were better. They had fought side by side with Zhang Pan and Kong Youde, and the troops had also been tempered by war.

Therefore, the coordinated operations of the officers and soldiers of Deng and Jin towns were mostly to defend the city, so that the left and right associations of Dongjiang town could free up their hands and feet.

Zhang Keda is also self-aware of this, and does not expect to make the troops he leads reach the level of combat power of the left and right associations in a short period of time.

Originally, the boarding officers and soldiers also have their own advantages, that is, they are suitable for sailing on ships, and they have some meanings of the Marine Corps.

After Ke Jiannu shrank, almost all the coastal areas were abandoned. Zhang Keda wanted to lead his troops to land and harass, but he had no such opportunity.

It is not surprising that the Gaizhou Guards garrison this time is the task of the officers and soldiers of Dengzhen.In view of the fact that Gaizhou Guard has become the front line to directly confront slavery, Zhang Keda is very serious and cautious, and personally supervises the construction of the fortifications.

"My lord." An officer next to him bowed and said, "The training of officers and soldiers in the town is supervised by the old grandfather (Yuan Keli) himself. It won't be much worse than other military towns, right?"

Zhang Keda shook his head and said, "Training is training, and practical experience is indispensable. I know that you are eager to make contributions, but now is not the time."

After a pause, Zhang Keda pointed to the direction of Lianyun Island, and said, "After the Liaohe River and Sancha River have been investigated, the navy is dispatched, which is the best action for the officers and soldiers of Dengzhen."

"I heard that the old grandfather is going to move his residence to Lushun. I wonder when?" Another officer changed the topic and asked about Yuan Keli's moving residence.

In the eyes of these officers and generals, Yuan Keli is the chief officer who controls Dongjiang and Dengzhen. If they can move their residence to Lushun, the waists of these Dengzhen officers and soldiers will be straighter.

"The imperial court has not yet made a decision." Zhang Keda waved his hands and said, "This is not something we can worry about. We should concentrate on training our soldiers and defending the city!"

Zhang Keda did not agree with Yuan Keli's move to Lushun, and he believed that the imperial court would not allow it either.

The current Ming Army in southern Liaoning includes officers and soldiers from the three towns of Dongjiang, Deng, and Jin, and then there will be Liao Town that will be connected in the coastal area.

For unified command, Zhang Keda thinks that Xiong Tingbi is more suitable than Yuan Keli.The two associations in Dengzhen will be transferred to Phi Island, under the command of Mao Wenlong, which indirectly confirms Zhang Keda's guess.

Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong will be the supreme commanders of Pingliao, and the command post will attack Jiannu from three directions: east, west, south.

If Yuan Keli moved to Lushun, the authority would be a bit chaotic.Yuan Keli and Xiong Tingbi are both governors, and Xiong Tingbi has the official position of governor of Liaodong, which seems to be more legitimate.

Of course, Yuan Keli didn't control everything about Dongjiang and Dengzhen's restraint.At least, Yuan Keli didn't directly direct operations.

"My lord—" A communication soldier ran up, knelt down on one knee and saluted, and presented the letter in his hand to Zhang Keda.

Zhang Keda read the seal before opening the letter to read.This was written by Yuan Keli, and the content is similar to what Zhang Keda had guessed.

After reading the letter, Zhang Keda did not convey it to the generals.It was not an order in the first place, but more like a private letter communication.

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In the Liaonan battle, the left and right sides of Dongjiang and one of Dengzhen defeated the two red flags of Daishan in the scuffle, which was tantamount to completely stabilizing the base of Jinzhou.

After the Lvda area was defended by a coordinator in Dengzhen, the left and right coordinators stationed in Fuzhouwei and Luanguguan respectively to rest and replenish their troops.

Compared with Xiong Tingbi, Mao Wenlong and others, Zhang Pan and Kong Youde still know little about the big counterattack next winter and spring.They can only guess that there will be a big move from the increased logistical supply of the imperial court.

"Old Zhang, look at the map. If we want to attack Liaoyang, we should go south." Kong Youde swiped his finger on the map, "Taking Haizhou Guard, and then taking Anshan, will only leave Liaoyang."

Zhang Pan just smiled at this, and said: "The recovery of Liaoyang naturally has extraordinary significance, but according to our military strength, I am afraid it is not enough for the main force."

"The main force is Liaozhen?" Kong Youde waved his hand as soon as he finished speaking, indicating that Zhang Pan didn't need to answer, and then said: "It is likely to be the case. We really can't win Liaozhen unless the people from the headquarters are with us."

"Whether it is the main attack or the support, the big action is certain." Zhang Pan looked at the map, stretched out his hand and clicked on the positions of Liaoyang and Shenyang, and said: "To recover these two places, Jiannu can only return to Jianzhou Wei Gouyan is out of breath."

Kong Youde nodded in agreement, leisurely took out a cigarette, lit it and took a puff comfortably.After a while, misty smoke emerged from his mouth and nose.

Zhang Pan got used to it, shrugged his shoulders, and lowered his head to study the map.

"When Ping Liao is victorious, our military exploits may not be enough to confer titles, right?" Kong Youde smiled self-consciously after finishing speaking, and said: "Shuai Mao should be qualified, we have to continue to endure."

Zhang Pan didn't care about this, he cupped his hands and said, "Long live the wise man, he will not treat meritorious ministers badly."

"Long live wise." Kong Youde also cupped his hands, and then said with a smile: "If he can smoke the soldiers, he will be even more wise and powerful."

Zhang Pan knew that Kong Youde just said it casually. According to his salary, smoking is nothing at all.Of course, apart from tobacco and alcohol, there are more places where money can be spent, unlike a year or two ago, when people had money and had nowhere to spend it.

Haha laughed twice, and it was considered to have exposed the joke. Zhang Pan stretched out his hand, pointed to the map and said, "Maybe we will not go north, but go east to connect with the headquarters."

Kong Youde just glanced at the map, then shook his head and said: "Someone thinks it's impossible. Jiannu has abandoned the coastal land, and it doesn't make much sense for us to occupy it. Besides, being connected with the headquarters doesn't seem to have much effect on the situation of the battle. .”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and stroked it, and said, "It is the best policy to advance northward, oppress Jiannu, and force him to fight."

"Kill one thousand enemies, and lose eight hundred." Zhang Pan smiled wryly, and said, "It is very effective to consume the manpower of Jiannu, but I think there should be a better way."

"Compassion does not lead soldiers." Kong Youde commented briefly, which was also a reminder. He got up and said, "I haven't seen the newly shipped artillery yet, let's go and have a look. It will be easier to arrange battles in the future, so that they can better display their power."

After Zhang Pan put away the map, he followed Kong Youde out of the house, rode on his horse, and led a few soldiers to the training ground.

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Since ancient times, Liaodong has been "a place where heroes fight a hundred times. The so-called tiger walks like a dragon, and the superiority is in mind. However, the safety of the world is always tied to the Liaoye, and the Liaoye is safe, and the sea is calm, and the Liaoye is disturbed, and the golden drums of the world are singing..."

Although Zhu Youxiao didn't understand this very well, it didn't prevent him from doing his best to pacify Liaodong and solve Jiannu.

Through the secret performance, the emperor also learned about the psychological changes of the frontline commanders and generals.

After two years, the Liaodong Ming army has undergone astonishing changes. It is not too much to say that it has been reborn.

It is naturally a good thing for the generals to actively seek war, and it is no problem if they want to make military exploits.

However, Zhu Youxiao still had a lot of brains on how to make all the ministries sincerely unite and coordinate closely to fight this decisive counterattack.

The discord between Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong seems to have become a conclusion.But Zhu Youxiao asked people to investigate and found that things were not as simple as imagined.

It's normal for each army to compete for merit, as long as it doesn't affect the battle.Of course, a warning is necessary, let them not lose the big because of small things, let alone put the war at a disadvantage.

(End of this chapter)