In addition to the medical team taking care of the wounded, many soldiers were also deployed. You must know that simple first aid on the battlefield has been listed as a training subject for the Guanglu Island Army.
There is no requirement to be very professional, but soldiers can still use commonly used hemostatic bandages, and they also carry cloth strips and wound medicine with them.
Guo Dajing entered the camp for wounded soldiers and could not leave. He was the first to use and teach first-aid methods, such as using a soldering iron to stop bleeding and suturing wounds, and gradually popularized them.
There are still too few medical officers in the army. There are too many wounded soldiers during the war, and they are completely overwhelmed.
Guo Dajing immediately washed his hands and disinfected his hands and joined in the treatment. Fujino Hide naturally became his assistant and was very skillful in cooperating with him.
Nearly two hours later, Guo Dajing walked out of the tent and straightened his sore waist.
"I'm so exhausted!" Fujino Hide followed behind, grinning and shaking his slightly dizzy head.
"Have a rest and go have a bowl of broth." Guo Dajing punched his waist and eyes, and did two more chest-expanding exercises. Breathing in the cool air, he felt a lot more awake, and he felt so hungry that he wanted to protest.
Fortunately, the officers in the injured camp were very sensible and had already prepared meals for them. After sitting for a while, they could start eating.
"The medical team needs to be expanded." Guo Dajing swallowed the meat in his mouth and said to Fujino Hide: "There are too few medical officers."
Fujino Hide drank the hot broth and felt that the temperature and strength were returning to his body. He said, "This is not difficult. As long as you give me money and food, you won't have to worry about no one doing it."
The key now is that medical officers and medical teams are only available on Guanglu Island. With various departments joining forces to fight, the number has more than doubled, so manpower is naturally tight.
Guo Dajing had enough to eat and drink, and he also figured it out. If he wanted to promote it in other armies, he would probably have to come up with the money and food himself. Otherwise, it would be difficult to raise soldiers, so how could he provide for medical care?
In ancient times, what you fight for is money and food. In the language of later generations, what you fight for is logistics.
The meaning of logistics can be very broad, including not only food and supplies, but also all kinds of support. Wounded soldiers cannot receive timely treatment, and the remains of fallen soldiers cannot be properly disposed of, which greatly affects morale and morale of the military.
Of course, this is Guo Dajing's thinking habit based on later generations. At that time, there was definitely not as much emphasis on this aspect.
After the recapture of Jinzhou, there were 18,000 troops stationed in Jinzhou, coming from several islands and the Pi Island headquarters. It was obviously inappropriate to recruit medical and nursing staff from the soldiers and civilians of Guanglu Island alone.
Moreover, according to the previously negotiated land distribution and immigration agreement, Jinzhou will accept people from various islands. Whether they will manage independently or be managed in an integrated manner has not yet been finalized.
Although Mao Wenlong sent Chen Jisheng to take charge of Jinzhou, it is not too certain whether Guo Dajing's ideas and plans can be completely implemented.
You should communicate with Chen Jisheng in advance and give him time to think about it.
Guo Dajing thought of this, put down the bowl, stood up and said, "I'm going to Deputy Marshal Chen. Some things have been discussed in advance, so it's more appropriate."
Fujino Hide's eyes flickered and he understood what Guo Dajing meant. He nodded and said, "Go ahead and leave this place to me."
In terms of seniority and official rank, Chen Jisheng is undoubtedly the top leader in Jinzhou, and Guo Dajing and Li Weiluan are undoubtedly his deputies. In terms of contribution, Li Weiluan is also inferior to Guo Dajing.
Judging from Li Weiluan's attitude, he most likely will not compete with Guo Dajing for power. Chen Jisheng is not very good at business either.
If Guo Dajing could convince Chen Jisheng to operate and construct according to his plan, he would actually have the military and political power in Jinzhou.
Chen Jisheng's personality is relatively tolerant, and his attitude towards Guo Dajing is also very cordial. Guo Dajing's goal is very likely to be realized, although he is not trying to seize power, but for better development.
By coincidence, as soon as Guo Dajing left the camp for wounded soldiers, he met a soldier sent by Chen Jisheng and asked him to discuss the next move.
Somewhat rashly, Guo Dajing realized that he had already issued an order to set off and withdraw to Nanguan tomorrow without consulting Chen Jisheng in advance.
This was not because he was arrogant, but because Chen Jisheng had spoken beforehand, and Guo Dajing had full authority to direct the blocking operations, and even he had to obey orders and execute them.
It shouldn't be a big problem, Chen Jisheng is not a narrow-minded, jealous person.
Guo Dajing thought this, and followed the soldiers to the camp, where he met Chen Jisheng and several other officers.
"General, I have met Deputy Commander Chen." Guo Dajing stepped forward and saluted, his attitude was very serious.
Chen Jisheng smiled and nodded, extending his hand to signal Guo Dajing to sit down next to him and talk.
Guo Dajing bowed his hands to the generals such as Shang Kexi and Zhang Pan before sitting down.
"We will set out to retreat tomorrow, and I already know it." Chen Jisheng did not mean to blame, and said with a smile: "This battle is a great victory, and you all have contributed a lot."
With that said, he turned to Guo Dajing and asked pleasantly: "Dajing, the previous plan was to keep the troops in Xiaoheishan, but now it seems to have changed."
Guo Dajing hurriedly bowed and said: "Back to Chen Shuai, the general really wants to change the plan. He will withdraw to South Guan Island for the time being and build up a defense line with all his strength. We will see the situation later and push the defense line forward."
After a pause, he continued: "The main reason is that the general feels that the garrison in Jinzhou is not strong and the defense line has been pushed too far. It is necessary to set up defenses on the two roads of Shiheyi and Hongzui Fort. It is not difficult.
Small."
Chen Jisheng pondered for a moment, nodded slightly, and said: "It is very safe to secure the South Pass first. With less than 20,000 men and horses, it is really difficult to take care of everything and ensure everything is safe."
The most important characteristic of Chen Jisheng's character is that he is stable and does not take risks easily. Guo Dajing's change of plan is also in line with his thoughts. Of course, the reasons are also very sufficient.
"Shrinking the defense line and sticking to the South Pass also has disadvantages." Guo Dajing decided to tell the whole story. There happened to be a map on the table, so he pointed and said: "The thing to worry about is winter, the coast freezes, and if the enemy is surrounded by ice, he will not be able to attack.
Don’t guard against it.”
"In winter, the situation may be different again." Shang Ke was happy and said with a smile: "Isn't it temporary to stick to the South Pass? If conditions permit, it will be enough to push the defense line further north."
Zhang Pan stared at the map and said: "Without heavy troops north of Nanguan, a small number of troops can still be garrisoned. It is not that easy for the captives to march straight to the Nanguan defense line."
"If there is a navy, if Jianlu jumps over the ice to attack, I'm afraid he will bring about his own defeat." Chen Jisheng didn't care much about his worries after half a year, and said with a smile: "Dajing, do you have any other ideas?"
Guo Dajing thought for a while, stretched out his hand to point on the map, and said: "Build the Nanguan defense line first, and then repair the Beisha Mountain City in Dahei Mountain. Garrison troops to defend it as a barrier to Nanguan. If Beisha City is not broken, the captives may not dare to bypass the straight line.
To attack Nanguan, the distance to attack by crossing the ice is very far, so most of us would not dare to carry it out."
"Besides, after our army's cross-sea raids, Jianlu must be vigilant. To ensure the food route, they must station troops along the way and not dare to drive straight in."
Guo Dajing reached out to the islands along the coast and continued: "Xizhong Island, Zhong Island, and Changsheng Island have a small number of garrisons with ships, which can be attacked or withdrawn. Even if the Jianlu attacked Jinzhou like a thorn in the back, they can support us.
The army is plagiarizing across the sea again..."
It would be too passive to huddle at the Nanguan defensive line or stick to Bisha City.
You don't need too many men and horses, but there are restrictions and harassment everywhere, so Jianlu must be careful.
How many men and horses are there for Jianlu, how much food and grass are needed to mobilize, and how many troops are needed to ensure the safety of the food routes along the way. If these problems are not solved, Jianlu who venture deeper may make the same mistakes again.
First stabilize Jinzhou and restore it, then Gaizhou will be treated as a no-man's land, so that the build-up of captives will consume food, station troops along the way, and be subject to various constraints.
These arrangements were reflected in the original plan, but they were still not detailed and clear enough. Now, Guo Dajing's thinking has been completely clear, and the changed plan is reasonable and complete.
"In the autumn harvest, the new crops promoted and planted by the islands and Jinzhou, even if it is not a bumper harvest, as long as it is not a dead harvest, in terms of food, it can almost solve the food problem of Dongjiang Town."
Guo Dajing raised his head, looked at everyone, smiled lightly, and said: "Even if the imperial court cuts off food and salary, Dongjiang Town will not be starved to death."
Chen Jisheng nodded with a smile and said: "There is unconfirmed news that neither Mao Shuai nor I have told you. Food and salary will probably be restored in March. Dongjiang Town has survived the most difficult and painful period."
It is not surprising that Mao Wenlong has an informant in the capital. Being in a remote overseas country, it is natural to understand the dynamics of the court and the attacks of political opponents in order to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages and take precautions in advance.
Although it was unconfirmed news, Guo Dajing believed it to be true. But he also knew that food and salary would be cut off in the future, which was the masterpiece of Governor Yuan after he took office.
Calculating the time, Governor Yuan will probably be recalled in June or July, and Chongzhen, who was deceived, will give him unprecedented power.
In other words, the imperial court's restoration of food and salary supply could only last for at most half a year.
Well, giving is better than cutting off, and it can just get through the most difficult period of drought. Although the purchase of grain from outside will not stop, it can still save a lot of money.
Hearing this news, all the generals smiled. How could the imperial court be so ruthless and starve the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town due to the temporary financial constraints?
Only Guo Dajing didn't think so, but he couldn't say it out loud. The supremacy of imperial power in the feudal era had been deeply rooted in everyone's hearts and could not be easily changed.
Look at the tens of thousands of hungry people who have been displaced due to natural disasters and increased taxes; look at the mutinies and riots in border towns in various places due to lack of food and pay; look at the actions of the court and the attitude of the emperor and bureaucrats.
Anyway, Guo Dajing didn't have much hope for the court or the emperor. What he did was based on the worst situation and based on self-reliance.
"Although it has not yet been determined, once the Jinzhou victory is reported, the restoration of food and salary will basically be no problem."
Chen Jisheng let out a sigh of relief, glanced at the generals with a smile, and said: "Shuai Mao intends to only issue food, not salaries for the time being. Use the salary to purchase firearms to enhance the military strength of Dongjiang Town."
If the military pay is 1.4 taels per soldier per month, after the imperial court resumes supply, it will have more than 40,000 taels of silver a month, and it can buy 5,000 heavy muskets.
Shang Kexi glanced at Guo Dajing and asked Chen Jisheng: "But the kind of heavy firecrackers used by General Guo?"
Chen Jisheng nodded and said: "General Guo, is that kind of Western Yi fire gun called an eagle gun?"
The Portuguese heavy musket is an imitation of the Spanish Mushket matchlock gun. The gun weighs 22 kilograms, and the lead bullet can reach 78 cents. The maximum range is more than 200 meters, the effective range is 100 meters, and the power can hit within 100 meters.
Wear heavy armor.
Guo Dajing said: "Exactly. But when it is in the hands of our army, it can naturally be given a more prestigious name."
"Let's call the Eagle Gun first!" Chen Jisheng smiled and didn't care about it. He said, "The Eagle Gun is a bit bulky and lacks close combat capabilities. A light musket with a bayonet is very good. Can Xiyi make it?"
Guo Dajing pondered for a moment and said: "Xiyi also has light fire blunderbuss, with a charge of four coins and a lead bullet of three coins. If it is urgently needed, you can naturally order and build it. But I will feel that it is more convenient and faster to obtain it from other channels."
The Western Yi's light fire gun is more like the Rumi gun that was paid tribute by the Rumi Kingdom (Turkey) during the Jiajing period. The barrel is four feet, five or six inches long, weighs seven or eight kilograms, and has an effective range of fifty or sixty meters. It is superior in power and structure.
Bird gun.
There is a comment in "Military Bei Zhi": "Only the Rumi cannon is the farthest and most poisonous."
Later, the famous firearms expert Zhao Shizhen asked Duosima, the envoy of the Lumi Kingdom, for advice on the structure and production methods of the Lumi muskets. After improvements, he successfully imitated the Lumi gun.
However, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were already many disadvantages and strange phenomena occurred frequently. Even the equipment rate of bird guns in the army was not high, and the soldiers were not easy to use, not to mention the Lumi guns, which were more difficult to make. The three-eyed gun became the main battle weapon.
, strange and not surprising.
Guo Dajing added a bayonet to the musket, which can be said to have made up for the biggest flaw of the musket. The musketeer held it in his hand and stabbed someone before he could reload, so he was no longer so psychologically vulnerable.
Not only Mao Wenlong, but also Chen Jisheng were optimistic about this weapon that could be used at both distance and distance. Guo Dajing also wanted to increase the equipment rate of light muskets.
Chen Jisheng's eyes flashed. He roughly knew that Guo Dajing obtained weapons and supplies through the Koreans. Seeing that Guo Dajing didn't explain, obviously he wanted to keep it a secret, he didn't ask any more questions.
"The construction of light and heavy muskets has been successfully tested on Guanglu Island, but there is a shortage of manpower and materials. Mao Shuai has promised to recruit craftsmen, and the output of his own production will also increase."
Guo Dajing added: "It would be better to purchase from outside and build it ourselves at the same time. It would be better to have a two-pronged approach."
"That's very good." Chen Jisheng nodded in agreement. As the commander-in-chief guarding Jinzhou, improving the combat effectiveness of the troops to ensure the safety of Jinzhou is a top priority.
Furthermore, in terms of management, Chen Jisheng also considered himself to be far inferior to Guo Dajing's long-sleeved skills. Therefore, following advice has been set as his principle of conduct.
Guo Dajing felt extremely regretful. Originally, it was a national war against Jianlu, and it should have been to mobilize national power to build advanced weapons and equipment.
But now, we can only overcome the difficulties in Guanglu Island and Jinzhou when there are insufficient raw materials and craftsmen, and do everything possible to purchase and build them ourselves. The output and speed are limited, which is really sad.