Chapter 81 Guanglu Island is good, and then to Dragon Bone Mountain City
A thousand men and horses are a bit weak, and they are not powerful enough to move. If there are two thousand men, although they cannot compete head-on with a large group of captives, they are not easily defeated by a few hundred captives.
Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "With your merits, you deserve to be appointed as a guerrilla. But as you said, your experience in leading troops in battle is still not enough. Let's give you the position of garrison first, and then reward you based on your merits after the war."
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Guarding was already Zhang Pan's official position, and it had only been a month or two before he became an equal. Of course, Zhang Pan had been promoted to the capital department, one level higher than that of guarding, and was only one step away from guerrilla warfare.
Guo Dajing was not dissatisfied and quickly bowed to express his thanks.
Mao Wenlong nodded and said: "You want to garrison an island and lead one alone, but have you thought about which island?"
Guo Dajing hesitated for a moment and said: "The general thinks it is inappropriate to seize the island from other generals? If not, just use the ocean island."
Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Which island you are interested in, let's talk about it and see if I can make arrangements for you. Station transfers are common in the Dongjiang Army, so you don't have to be embarrassed by it."
Guo Dajing chuckled and said: "To be honest, Commander, I was very moved when I heard General Shang boast about his visit to Guanglu Island."
Mao Wenlong teased: "It must be that he wants to win over you, boasting that the island is good, but he didn't know that he got the money on credit."
"This -" Guo Dajing also felt a little embarrassed and muttered: "General Shang said that if a certain person goes to Guanglu Island, he will obey his words."
Mao Wenlong smiled, waved his hand, and said, "I will make a decision after the war after I have thought carefully about it."
"Yes, whatever the commander-in-chief arranges, all generals will obey his orders." Guo Dajing bowed and said.
Mao Wenlong stood up slowly, and said with concern in his teasing: "This commander is going to lead his troops back to Pi Island. You should pay more attention to safety. Don't get the reward from the court, but the people are gone."
"It will be saved in the end."
Guo Dajing understood in his heart that he was preparing to set an example and model. During the war, this was a normal operation, to establish a hero and boost the morale of the people.
Mao Wenlong indeed thought so. The key is that the conditions are met. Not to mention Yue Tuo, Shuo Tuo was all killed by Guo Dajing. Even one of them was enough for Guo Dajing to become famous and make the Dongjiang Army proud and proud.
You see, the Dongjiang Army not only restrains, but also kills the princes of Jianlu. Letting Guo Dajing be in the court and registered with the emperor is also beneficial and harmless to the Dongjiang Army.
As for Guanglu Island, as Mao Wenlong said, the transfer of troops and officers is not yet a normal thing.
Shang Kexi wanted to worship his adoptive father but failed, so he asked him to replace Mao Yongshi and command the inner ding, which was his direct army. He must be very happy.
This paved the way for Guo Dajing to go to Guanglu Island.
Mao Wenlong immediately led his army out of the city and retreated to the mouth of the Yalu River, leaving behind most of the grain and supplies. Guo Dajing and others led two thousand troops and escorted the supplies to Longgu Mountain City.
Liu Xingzuo was riding on the horse, his face was calm, and he could not tell the joy or anger in his heart, or he was really calm, he just did whatever he was told, he was used to it.
But he was not only an auxiliary general, but also had the task of spreading rumors, causing internal conflicts among the Jianlu, and dividing the Jianlu.
Moreover, this is not his mission alone. The Dongjiang Army mobilized many people to spread the word.
The operation has already been launched, not only through the Jurchens, but also the barbers, and the Liao people who were ruled by the Jianlu. Although the effect has not yet appeared, Mao Wenlong and others, including Liu Xingzuo, are quite confident.
Rumors are poisonous seeds that will float into people's hearts, take root, and become more toxic.
Moreover, this may not be a rumor. Huang Taiji just swore, so how credible is it? If he does this, it may make the story darker and darker.
Daishan, Amin, and Mang Gurtai also have selfish motives. How can they not be suspicious when they hear rumors? As long as they have suspicions about Huang Taiji's deployment of troops, they will think that way, even if Huang Taiji may not have that intention.
The effect should appear gradually. When Daishan and others use the troops of this banner, they will inevitably have the idea of conserving their strength for self-reliance.
Liu Xingzuo glanced around and saw Guo Dajing riding on the horse. Although his riding skills had improved a lot, in Liu Xingzuo's opinion, he still lacked a bit of coolness and ease.
Shang Kexi was chatting familiarly with Guo Dajing and seemed to be in a good mood. I wonder what Mao Wenlong talked to him before leaving.
It may be Guanglu Island. Mao Wenlong may have a long-term plan for making such arrangements.
Liu Xingzuo knew that Guo Dajing wanted an island, and Guanglu Island was a pretty good one in all aspects.
To be able to kill two Baylors, Yue Tuo and Shuo Tuo, in succession is simply shocking. With such merit, it is reasonable for Mao Wenlong to promote him.
Because this honor and influence also belong to the Dongjiang Army. What is certain is that the court's attitude towards the Dongjiang Army will change greatly.
Comparisons are all that matters. The performance of the two major groups fighting against the Jianlu, Dongjiang and Guanning, in this war to aid Korea can now be seen at a glance and the contrast is obvious.
Liu Xingzuo lowered his eyes, put aside other thoughts, and started thinking about his future again.
After offering his plan, Mao Wenlong's attitude toward himself seemed to have changed. Being able to lead troops outside this time also showed a relaxation of suppression.
Liu Xingzuo was still a little undecided on whether to go all out to make meritorious deeds or continue to keep a low profile. After all, he was not entirely sure of Mao Wenlong's thoughts.
"Guanglu Island is a good place. Brother Guo is really discerning." Ahead, Shang Kexi was still introducing Guanglu Island to Guo Dajing. "It has the most cultivated land among the islands. It can feed more Liao people and recruit more people."
Many soldiers."
Guo Dajing nodded his head and echoed a few words from time to time, but he was thinking in his heart: After the war to aid Korea, he didn't know if it would be too late to plant potatoes on Guanglu Island.
Although it is a cold-resistant, high-yielding, short-growing variety developed in later generations, the quantity is not large. This year, all species are planted, which is about two to three hundred acres.
In other words, if they can all be planted this year, the autumn harvest will also be valuable seeds and cannot be used to replace food.
Only by planting on a larger scale next year can it be possible to alleviate Dongjiang Town's food problem; the year after next, we may not have to wait for the autumn harvest before a decisive war begins.
Guo Dajing felt that God only gave him about two or three years to prepare for the move step by step, but it was obviously too late.
Purchasing grain from outside is one channel. If you are self-reliant, it depends on how much territory the Dongjiang Army can occupy.
With more land and an increase in potato planting area, Dongjiang Town will definitely have a better solution to the food problem.
But no matter what, both internal and external aspects must be taken into consideration, and grain must be purchased from outside and grown inside. Only in this way can the food problem of the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town be guaranteed.
Only by having enough to eat can the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town mobilize enough troops to launch a decisive general attack on Jianlu and reverse the trend of the Ming-Jin War.
Yes, Guo Dajing already has a strategic vision for a few years. This is based on historical trajectory and has many variables, but it does not prevent Guo Dajing from desperately preparing for this.
Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Otherwise, you will not be able to seize them when they come, and you will only sigh in vain.
Guo Dajing chatted with Shang Kexi and asked about the situation of Guanglu Island, keeping them in mind.
Although there was no mention of the possibility of taking charge of Guanglu Island after the war, both of them knew it and deliberately avoided it.
From Shang Kexi's words, Guo Dajing guessed that Mao Wenlong must have done his job so that Shang Kexi had no complaints and was even very satisfied with the future arrangements.
Perhaps for many Dongjiang generals, being able to gain Shuai Mao's trust and stay by his side to obey his orders is a matter of pride and satisfaction. Just like many people who worship their adoptive father and become their adopted grandson are not despised by others.
But Guo Dajing wants to develop independently and display his ambitions. Therefore, the farther away from Mao Wenlong, the less constrained he is, and the more freely he can express himself.
He is also working hard to accumulate weapons, equipment, food and supplies to lay the foundation for his great cause. This will be a difficult and dangerous process, and he may fall in the process.
"Jianlu is indeed brave and not afraid of death. This is not to praise them, but to tell the truth." Shang Kexi solemnly reminded Guo Dajing, "Don't take risks easily in the future. Your achievements have been great enough. Don't tie your head to your waist."
I tried my best."
Guo Dajing smiled and nodded, and said: "Fighting in battle is just as dangerous. General Shang always takes the lead and charges forward!"
"It's still not the same." Shang Kexi shook his head and said, "The battle is not fought by one person. Do you understand what I mean?"
Are there many people who are brave? Guo Dajing smiled, nodded, and no longer dwelled on the matter.
Turning his head slightly, Guo Dajing greeted Liu Xingzuo and said with a smile: "General Liu is here too. Let's talk while walking. Guo can also learn more from these two battle-hardened veterans."
Shang Kexi also smiled and said: "General Liu has been at the headquarters of Pi Island for a long time. Shang has admired his name for a long time, but he has never had the opportunity to get close to him."
Liu Xingzuo put away his thoughts, laughed, and was pleased with Shang Ke, and Guo Dajing rode alongside him.
Guo Dajing started the topic first and took out a book from his arms. It was quite tattered and the title "Martial Classics General Essentials" could still be seen.
He turned to one of the pages, pointed to the picture on it and asked: "Two generals, why don't we have this trebuchet in the army?"
Shang Kexi looked at it, shook his head and said: "This seems to be a racket on the ship, not a trebuchet. As for why there is no one in the army, I don't know."
Liu Xingzuo didn't understand very well, but his face showed surprise and he said: "Dajing can still read and write, can he understand military books?"
Guo Dajing pretended to be surprised and said, "If someone else reads it to me, I won't be able to read a bunch of Chinese characters."
Liu Xingzuo laughed and said: "It doesn't matter if you are illiterate. The most important thing is to have the motivation to learn. If you recognize a few words a day, after a year or two, reading and writing will not be a problem."
Guo Dajing actually just found an excuse. Under the condition that the Dongjiang Army's equipment was crude, the trebuchet, or trebuchet, could be regarded as a practical heavy weapon.
You must know that the trebuchet is also known as the "return gun" in China. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongols relied on it to attack and plunder cities, and they were invincible.
Guo Dajing had seen the power of heavy trebuchets in movies. The scene in "Celestial Kingdom" in which fireballs soared into the sky and cities were bombed and destroyed was very shocking.
Guo Dajing did not need to make the trebuchet too big, nor did the projectile ammunition need to be too heavy. A dozen or twenty kilograms would be enough. It would be enough if it could be thrown farther than the range of a bow and arrow.
Explosive landmines, stone bullets doused with kerosene, even rocks weighing several kilograms, can hit the human body with kinetic energy and cause considerable damage.
Without detailed drawings, it was not too difficult for Guo Dajing.
The principle of leverage, power arm, resistance arm, counterweight, winch, ammunition bag, iron hook... In his mind, Guo Dajing could imagine the general appearance.
When we arrive at Longgu Mountain City, we'll find a carpenter to try making it. It shouldn't take much time.
After Guo Dajing achieved his goal, he put away the military book he got from Zheng Fengshou. This is a good thing, and he must use it well in the future.
Liu Xingzuo's words were aroused, and under Guo Dajing's questioning, he described the characteristics of Jianlu's camping, offensive and defensive operations, and even Shang Kexi became interested.
The strongest part of Jianlu is field combat. An old slave once said, "When you encounter an enemy in the countryside, you don't have to wait for the enemy to stand firm before you kill him. When the enemy attacks the city, don't wait for the enemy to stand firm before you defeat him."
, to prevent them from trying to enter the city."
A simple tactic, but it places high demands on the army's mobility and coordination.
"Covering attacks and fighting is the best skill of the prisoners." Liu Xingzuo said with a serious face, "Heavily armored soldiers fight in front of the formation, light armored soldiers support with bows and arrows behind the formation, and there are elite cavalry looking for opportunities to outflank and support..."
Guo Dajing lowered his eyes, feeling heavy oppression in his heart.
The Jianlu, who have both heavy cavalry, light cavalry, and heavy infantry, have flexible tactics and diverse tactics in field battles, making them really difficult to deal with.
However, the Ming army did not have the advantage of maneuverability. It could not pursue the retreating enemy to increase the results of the battle. It could not escape the enemy's pursuit when it retreated. It could easily suffer heavy casualties or even be annihilated.
Defeating Jianlu is not as easy as imagined!
Guo Dajing sighed secretly, and felt that there was still a long way to go and that the battle in the future would be extremely difficult and dangerous.
But Jianlu is not invincible. Guo Dajing has his own ideas and plans. The war may be long, but the final victory must belong to China.
While walking and talking, some were serious, some were joking, and the relationship between the three of them naturally became familiar and close. They are all military men, rough and straightforward, and they said whatever they wanted.
When they arrived at Longgu Mountain City, the three of them had already changed their names, Lao Shang, Lao Liu, and Dajing.
Zheng Fengshou and other rebel generals received the news and rushed several miles outside the city to greet them, and asked the Dongjiang Army to rest in the city.
Longgushan City is not big, so the three of them discussed it on the way. Shang Kexi led a thousand people in the city, while Liu Xingzuo and Guo Dajing led another thousand people to camp outside the city.
The conditions in the city are naturally better, so the people inside and outside the city rotate every three days to show fairness.
In addition to helping the Korean volunteers defend, Guo Dajing also proposed to send small troops to harass the transportation lines, intercept and kill Jianlu's messengers, and attack their grain transport teams or small groups of cavalry.