Guo Dajing nodded slightly and said: "If the friendly forces need it, I can provide some support. After all, we can still farm with peace of mind on Guanglu Island without any risk of destruction by the invaders."
Historically, Fort Lushun was the last fortress conquered by the Dongjiang Army. The successors of the Dongjiang Army, Huang Long, and generals Li Weiluan, Shang Keyi, Xiang Zuolin, and Fan Hualong, all died in battle.
In the last battle of Fort Lushun, the defenders resisted tenaciously and successively killed Xin Fei Yingdong's son Na Hai, military officer Yue Leshun, Guards School Ede, Cavalry Captain Tanaka and others. In the end, they were killed because all the gunpowder and arrows were exhausted.
Break through.
In other words, now that Lushun Fort has become a fortress, if the combat supplies are sufficient, Jianlu will definitely have to pay a heavier price if he wants to capture it.
After all, it is difficult to defend an isolated city. Without external support or restraint, if it is besieged for a long time, no matter how strong the city is, it will inevitably fall.
Shang Keyi raised his hand in thanks and said: "General Guo sent a batch of iron masks, which makes the officers and soldiers of Lushun very grateful. If General Guo can lead reinforcements when Lushun is attacked, the officers and soldiers of Lushun will be even more grateful."
There are many islands around Lushun, such as Big and Small Changshan Island, Shicheng Island, Wangjiashan Island, etc. But in terms of strength, Li Weiluan and others still think it belongs to Guo Dajing’s Guanglu Island.
Guo Dajing's performance in the battle to aid Korea also showed that he was never afraid of fighting. When assisting Fort Port Arthur, he would definitely do his best. For example, Li Weiluan did not ask for the iron mask, but Guo Dajing took the initiative to give it to him.
Guo Dajing nodded vigorously and said: "It's all Dongjiang Paoze. If the friendly forces are in trouble, I will go all out."
As a land base and a hub port, Guo Dajing must keep Lushun. Because it is related to his development plan.
Although Guanglu Island is safe, its potential has been fixed. If it wants to develop and grow, it must expand to the land. Lushun Fort is a strong backing. If everything goes well, Jinzhou will be the territory that Guo Dajing will seize next year.
Although each unit has its own garrison, Lushun is defended by Li Weiluan, Shang Keyi and others. But from the perspective of the Dongjiang Army as a whole, the victory of Jianlu, no matter which unit it is, will have a beneficial impact.
A Guanglu Island is simply not what Guo Dajing can satisfy; if the building collapses, how can he survive alone?
After visiting the defense system of Lushun Fort, Guo Dajing still made some suggestions and accepted Shang Keyi's warm hospitality.
Guo Dajing has always adhered to the principle of making more friends and trying to maintain a good relationship with generals and officers. Once a big war breaks out, he will need more help and support.
Guo Dajing led his soldiers to leave the Lushun Fortress again, and under the guidance of the guide sent by Shang Keyi, conducted a survey around Lushun.
Fight against Lushun, but not against Lushun. It is not enough to have nearby fortifications and bastion fortresses. Huddled in the fortress for passive defense is not the tactical strategy that Guo Dajing likes.
There are still many favorable terrains around Lushun Fort that can be used to create trouble for the Jianlu who come to attack, or to form a counterattack with Lushun Fort.
Guo Dajing completed the survey of Laoheng Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, Jiguan Mountain, Erlong Mountain, Songshu Mountain and other locations outside Lushun within two days. He paid most attention to the Golden Mountain to the east of the port and the Laohuwei Peninsula to the west.
Lushun is a coastal fortress, and if the garrison is isolated and helpless, it is obviously not conducive to long-term defense. The narrow waterway between Huangjin Mountain and Laohwei Peninsula is the only way from Lushun Port to the outer sea.
With a navy, reinforcements capable of landing operations, and the strong defense of Port Arthur, it can be considered impregnable.
There were few artillery, let alone heavy artillery. Even if the Jianlu occupied the commanding heights around the port, it would be difficult to pose a threat to the ships in the port.
On the contrary, the artillery on the Dongjiang Navy warships can bombard approaching enemies.
Guo Dajing finally felt relieved and led people to continue the survey north of Lushun.
Nanguan is located at the narrowest point of the peninsula. It is cut off for more than ten miles and filled with sea water, which isolates most of Jinzhou. But it is far from enough to be completely safe.
In winter, the coastal waters will freeze, not to mention the artificially dug canals. How wide should they be to ensure that they are not frozen and that the canals cannot walk through the ice?
The construction of the artificial canal was too large to be completed in a short period of time. At that time, Zhang Pan led people to Nanguan to build fortifications, but was suddenly attacked by Jianlu and died heroically.
But when it came to digging trenches and building fortifications, Guo Dajing believed that by mobilizing tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, the project could be basically completed in a few days.
A defense line of more than ten miles is not too long. Some cities have a perimeter exceeding this distance.
For example, in Liaoyang, the circumference of the northern and southern cities is 24 miles. The southern city alone has a circumference of eight kilometers.
Moreover, the east side of Nanguan is Dalian Bay. If the navy is available to assist in the battle, the distance to defend the defense line can be shortened, which greatly increases the chance of victory.
This battle will most likely be fought, and Guo Dajing does not think that Jianlu will sit back and watch the Dongjiang Army expand its base in southern Liaoning and build fortifications in an effort to stabilize its occupation.
Only through a bloody battle and inflicting heavy casualties on Jianlu could the newly occupied Jinzhou be given a period of stability.
After surveying Nanguan, Guo Dajing went north to Jinzhou Acropolis.
After passing the narrow part of the South Pass, it suddenly becomes wider here, which is not suitable for establishing a defensive line. The Jinzhou Acropolis is small and broken, and is not suitable for holding on.
After passing Xiaoheishan and Shiheyi, there is Xinjin. A few dozen miles to the east is Hongzui Fort, which Guo Dajing surveyed.
If there is a strong navy and enough landing troops, if the Jianlu dare to attack Jinzhou City and Nanguan, they can break through from Pulandian Bay and steal their retreat.
Guo Dajing rode his horse, looking at the many islands and reefs in the bay, as well as the narrow waters, with a thoughtful expression.
Pulandian Bay is located on the west side of the Liaodong Peninsula. It is trumpet-shaped and extends into the land for more than 30 kilometers. The mouth of the bay opens to the southwest towards the Bohai Sea. It is surrounded on three sides by low mountains and hills, and is dotted with numerous salt flats.
Jianlu did not have a navy, but the Dongjiang Navy did not play a big role in the Liaodong campaign. On the one hand, Jianlu retreated inland, and the tactics of naval and land warfare were not taken seriously or were not formed.
You should know that the three major river systems of Liaodong, Liaohe River, Hunhe River and Taizi River can reach Anshan, Fushun, Liaoyang, Shenyang and as far away as Benxi.
Even if the river course is complicated, the risk of going deep into the land is very high. If the navy is strong, the army will occupy the Fuzhou Guard and Gaizhou Guard on the coast, which is not something that the Jianlu can easily capture.
Guo Dajing believed that the navy only played a small part in defending the island and carrying troops ashore to carry out raids and raids, and that there was great potential to be tapped.
Unfortunately, he is just a guerrilla, and his power can only be exercised unbridledly on Guanglu Island.
Guo Dajing couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had grown from a commoner to a guerrilla general in a few months. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was riding a rocket, but he was still not satisfied.
In this regard, Guo Dajing did not think that he was greedy and wanted to look forward to Shu.
Just because he knows more, his goals in life are more ambitious. They cannot be satisfied by the expectations of Mao Wenlong and others for promotion to nobility, let alone the peaceful life of ordinary people.
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Well, the tip of the needle pricked her finger, and blood dripped out immediately. Sister Li Xiu groaned in pain, and quickly put it into her mouth and sucked it a few times.
Sister-in-law Sun quickly put down her work and stepped forward to check with concern.
"It's okay." Sister Li Xiu smiled and took out her finger to show Sister Sun, "It was just a prick."
When you're doing needlework, it's normal to get pricked twice.
Seeing that there was no more bleeding, Sister Sun was relieved, but she took away Sister Li Xiu's needlework and kindly advised: "You, you are restless, so don't do any work today."
Sister Li Xiu smiled bitterly and nodded lightly.
Of course she knew that she was thinking wildly and that she was missing her man. Even though she knew that the war was over and her man was going to Lushun to meet Marshal Mao on business, she still felt uneasy after not seeing him for a day.
Sister-in-law Sun also put down her work and said with a smile: "Let me go for a walk with you. General Guo has saved many Liao people and is settling down!"
"They are busy, let's go watch the excitement?" Sister Li Xiu asked doubtfully, "Isn't this not good?"
Sister-in-law Sun laughed and said: "We are not going to watch the fun, we are going to welcome them and help them. You are the general's wife. Bring some things that are not needed at home. They lack everything anyway, so you can also earn some for Dajing."
A good reputation is not."
When Guo Dajing was mentioned, Sister Li Xiu immediately nodded in agreement, got up and went to the back to pack up and get ready.
In order to save face for the general's wife, Sister-in-law Sun also found Sister-in-law Wang, made some food, brought some old clothes, and then accompanied Sister Li Xiu out.
Although the house is not big, it is not too cramped for Yao Xin and his grandson to live in.
Although we did not encounter any enemies during the retreat, we were not allowed to take the bottles and jars at home with us. What Sister Sun said about lacking everything was true.
Fortunately, Guo Dajing had already made preparations to resettle the people and purchased a batch of daily necessities from Dengzhou. For example, iron pots were the most important, basically ensuring that every household would have one.
"Fortunately, the weather is getting warmer." Yao Xin took his only tattered bedding outside to dry, and said to his grandfather with a smile: "I almost understand the rules here. You go get the sewing rags, and I will start working today.
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After arriving on the island, it was completely safe and the girl felt at ease. She had a good sleep and was in a good mood.
Old Boss Yao was chopping wood. He paused for a moment and said, "If you rest for one more day, the food distributed will be enough. By the way, there is some dry food left!"
Yao Xin thought for a moment and didn't urge his grandfather anymore. He went out to clean the house and made the simple house clean and tidy.
This is his home! Yao Xin gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked at the house and yard, and planned to plant some vegetables, get some flat stones, and pave the road...
Old Boss Yao stopped and finished a simple bench. He chuckled and said to his granddaughter: "Look, if we add another table, we can sit down and eat."
Yao Xin stepped forward and tried it, and begged with a smile: "Grandpa, if you have time, make another one, the one with a backrest. When you have nothing to do, you can bask in the sun in the yard."
"Okay, okay." Old Boss Yao agreed without hesitation and touched his granddaughter's head lovingly.
When he arrived at the territory of the Dongjiang Army, he no longer had to worry about it, even if it was a bit more difficult and tiring. He was already old, so maybe he felt relieved to see his granddaughter grow up safely.
There was a commotion outside the hospital, and Yao Xin hurried over to take a look. But it was Han Shantong, who was leading a few newly arrived children, noisily heading to the sea.
It's fun. They are attracted by new things and want to experience them. Whether they can pick up food is the next best thing.
"These are these wild boys." Old Yao, the leader, came over and shook his head slightly, and said with a smile: "They depend on the time of day to catch the sea, they are just messing around."
Yao Xin was originally eager to give it a try, but when he heard about the wild boy and his insistence on catching the sea, he couldn't help but stop.
That's right, I am a girl. I have just arrived in a new place, so don't run around and make others laugh.
Accompanied by Sister-in-law Sun and Sister-in-law Wang, Sister Li Xiu walked into the new village and was almost hit by the wild boys running towards her.
The so-called new village is naturally different from the old village. In addition to being separated by a certain distance, a small team is also stationed to maintain law and order.
People's hearts are so far apart that no one can be sure whether there are spies among these Liao people, or those who want to follow the Jianlu to enjoy life and drink. Although the possibility is very small, we have to guard against it.
Besides, it will take some time for the new and old people to blend in. If they are thrown together all at once, it is easy for conflicts to arise. Living in the new village first and inspecting or getting used to it for a period of time should be a better way to deal with it.
The officers and soldiers stationed at the new village lived at the entrance of the new village. The officers also knew Mrs. Guo and specially sent two soldiers to guard her.
"These brats." The soldier blocked Sister Li Xiu and scolded her: "After two full meals, they are so crazy that they are crazy."
Sister Li Xiu smiled and said, "This shows that they are not afraid of you, which is a good thing!"
The soldier grinned sheepishly and said, "Madam, you are right. General Guo also told us that the common people support the army, and the relatives who serve as soldiers are also common people. You cannot..."
Another soldier continued: "When there is a boss in the village, we will also act according to the rules of the old village, and there will be less chaos."
Even a young man still has work arrangements and needs to study and become literate. This is a rule that Guo Dajing has already formulated, and it has been implemented very well in the old village.
The words were rough but the reasoning was rough. The soldier could not repeat all Guo Dajing's words, but he understood the truth.
Sister Li Xiu nodded with a smile, looked at the two rows of houses in the new village, and asked questions from time to time.
The houses are not big, usually with three rooms and a courtyard.
The main house is for living in, and it has been painted with lime. The white color looks clean and moisture-proof. The two smaller ones on the left and right are utility rooms or sheds, which are very simple. But they have earthen walls, a roof, doors, windows and grass.
Curtains cover.
When he was driven and killed by Jianlu, when he was in Qingtaiyu, let alone this big house, the place he lived in was not even as good as this small utility room, right?
Sister Li Xiu was filled with emotion. When she saw Yao Xin standing in the yard surrounded by wooden fences, she couldn't help but smile and walked over.
Yao Xin watched the young woman approach with curiosity, thinking that she lived in the same village and wanted to help with something.
It was the first time Sister Li Xiu had done this, and she was a little at a loss. She walked closer and said, "Little girl, how old are you? What's your name? Is it good to move here? Is there anything I need?"