According to the plan, Jinzhou will house more than 100,000 people, which will be more than half of the entire army and civilian population of Dongjiang Town. The reason is very simple. There are not as many land areas as there are islands and fields. If we cultivate it with all our strength, it can still bear the burden.
Think about the population of Dalian in later generations, which was as many as six to seven million. Now it is only a few hundred thousand, which is simply dwarfed by the population.
Of course, the current natural environment is also very different from that of later generations. The forest coverage rate is very high, there are not many large towns, and there is very little non-agricultural land.
This also means that Jinzhou still has a lot of room for development in terms of the amount of cultivated land. However, it must be at the expense of destroying the natural environment.
When the country is about to survive, even Guo Dajing cannot think things through. Damage to the environment and deforestation cannot be taken into consideration for the time being.
As the number of immigrants continues to increase, small pieces of wasteland will be fought over by the people, and deforestation to create wasteland is inevitable.
Mao Wenlong also felt the same way about Chen Jisheng's optimism, and said with his head: "Jinzhou is already the most important foundation of Dongjiang Town. We must not only run it with all our strength, but also defend it with all our strength. While reporting the victory, I also asked Sun Guozhen to adjust the ships and enrich the situation."
Jinzhou Navy."
The Denglai Navy has been in decline since Yuan Keli resigned. However, there are still many ships. If Sun Guozhen can transfer them and save shipbuilding, the Jinzhou Navy can be established as soon as possible.
It's still the same old way, you get victory and you ask for something, whether it's ships, gunpowder, grain, or other supplies, you earn whatever you give, don't give it up.
After all, the boss of Dongjiang Town is Governor Denglai. For such a great victory, Governor Denglai also deserves some credit. It just depends on how he reports the victory.
"The reward silver will leave 100,000 to Jinzhou. In addition to purchasing muskets, there will also be a lot of operating expenses." Mao Wenlong said with a hint of helplessness: "If it's not enough, I can't do anything."
Chen Jisheng bowed and raised his hands, saying: "Thank you, Marshal. We are short of funds. I will eventually find out, so I will have to think of ways to raise them."
"Dajing may be able to find a way." Mao Wenlong was not sure, so he said something to comfort himself, then picked up his glasses and put them on, smiling: "This thing is very good, I can read a lot more clearly."
Chen Jisheng laughed twice, and in order to save Mao Wenlong from worrying, he read the documents he had brought to Mao Wenlong.
"The corn is almost planted, and the next step is rye and potatoes." Mao Wenlong stroked his beard and said slowly: "The harvest of potatoes and rye last year was very good, but unfortunately there were not enough seeds. I don't know if this corn can adapt.
Liaodong?"
Chen Jisheng said: "Dajing said that although it is the first time for large-scale planting, it will not be worse than traditional crops."
Nodding slightly, Mao Wenlong said with a smile: "Dajing is not a reckless character. After making a decision, he must have understood it from many parties. By the way, he also carried a book with him, and he read it in his spare time.
Let the North Korean woman explain it."
"Fujino Hide, I have a deep love for him." Chen Jisheng said with a smile: "After meeting him in Korea, I followed him. Fujino and his son did help Dajing a lot, and what they asked for was probably not just a small amount of bride price."
Mao Wenlong raised his eyebrows and said: "It's better to ask Dajing what he meant and fulfill his and Fujino Hide's good deeds before his family members take over."
Chen Jisheng chuckled and said, "It's a huge honor for me to be a matchmaker. I'll let you know after someone asks Dajing."
"It's best to ask. I don't want to mess up the relationship." Mao Wenlong smiled, put this aside in advance, and listened to Chen Jisheng's official report.
He was very satisfied with Guo Dajing, and Mao Wenlong also tried to win over him, and was not too worried about being disadvantageous to him. Mao Wenlong still had strong confidence in the prestige of Dongjiang Town.
What's more, Guo Dajing never asked for an official position, and he didn't care much about his military exploits. He seemed to be solely focused on conquering and pacifying Liaodong.
Compared with Zhang Pan, the Dongjiang fierce general who died, Guo Dajing had almost no contact with Denglai, which was one of the reasons why Mao Wenlong was relieved.
You must know that Zhang Pan's success in southern Liaoning was largely due to the strong support of Yuan Keli, the governor of Denglai. The Denglai navy and the men of Denglai became Zhang Pan's biggest help.
To put it bluntly, Zhang Pan at that time had already shown considerable independence and had close ties with Denglai, but was somewhat alienated from Dongjiang Town.
Although Governor Denglai controls Dongjiang Town and is considered his immediate superior, he cannot fully control his subordinates. How could Mao Wenlong be willing?
Therefore, Chen Jisheng was in charge of Jinzhou, and the two associations were led by Guo Dajing and Li Weiluan, and they also supplemented the generals of Pidao headquarters. This can not but be said to be a kind of supervision and prevention.
Of course, Mao Wenlong has his own uniqueness in employing people. Those who should delegate power should not interfere too much, and Guo Dajing can use it as much as he can.
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Beshay Mountain City.
Guo Dajing took several major generals of the association to inspect and discuss the construction of fortifications.
It occupies a favorable terrain. It is condescending and difficult to attack. There is also an old city wall that can be used, so there is no need for large-scale construction.
"The Dianjiang Platform is said to be where Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, trained his soldiers." After listening to the guide's introduction, Guo Dajing and others climbed onto a high earthen platform.
Looking up, you can see undulating mountains, lush forests, and even further away, there is the shining blue sea.
One mountain views two seas, which vividly illustrates the geographical location of Daheishan. They are the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea in the east and west, Jinzhou Bay in the west and Dalian Bay in the east, which are only twenty miles apart.
The wind blows on your face, feeling cool and refreshing; looking out from a high place, you can see the mountains and rivers in your eyes, and you feel a lot of pride in your chest.
"Goguryeo built this mountain city as the front line at its southern end to guard against enemies coming across the sea from the south." Zhang Pan pointed with his finger and said, "Now that it is in the hands of our army, it is to resist the northern invaders."
Liu Xingzhi said: "This mountain city was built on danger and is located at a traffic chokepoint. There are three to five thousand men and horses stationed there, so the captives cannot easily overcome it. It is actually the strongest barrier in the Nanguan defense line."
The mountain ridges that are nearly 60 degrees are all rugged rocks, with strong curved black pines and dense thatch.
Even climbing up with bare hands is intimidating, not to mention the huge stone wall stretching in front, with the defenders waiting on top.
However, the mountain city is difficult to attack, and the defenders can only stay inside and pose no threat to the invading enemy. However, this is not the main reason why Guo Dajing wants to garrison here.
Defend the mountain city, rather than fight in the mountain city. We must use the mountain city as a basis and have the ability to take the initiative to make it difficult for the enemy to move south with confidence and attack the Nanguan defense line.
Dahei Mountain is known as the highest mountain in southern Liaoning, covering an area of more than 20 square kilometers; Besha City is built along the mountain ridges and canyons. It is surrounded by woods and ravines. It is impossible to encircle it.
High mountains, dense forests, undulating peaks, and a vast area also mean that there are multiple attack routes. Whether it is a surprise attack or an ambush, the defenders have the advantage of home field.
Listening to the discussion of the generals, Guo Dajing found an opportunity and said with a smile: "The mountain city is the core of the defense system, but it is not the whole. The battlefield must be expanded to the entire Daheishan Mountains, even dozens of miles around, and even to the sea."
Guo Dajing pointed at the guide and said in a deep voice: "Nanguan and Beisha City must not be like Ningyuan and Juehua."
If Bisha City cannot act as a containment and barrier, then we would rather give up and concentrate our forces on the South Pass defense line.
The so-called victory of Ningyuan was just to retreat into the city and defend Ningyuan. However, Juehua Island, which was very close at hand, was breached. Thousands of soldiers and civilians were massacred, and countless supplies of food and grass were lost.
Such a disastrous defeat could actually be boasted as a great victory.
He was praised as a famous general just for defending the fortified city. He was also complacent and boasted of being a famous general, and didn't care about the tragedy of Juehua Island. This is really unique.
"One battalion is stationed in peacetime and rotates every two months. During wartime, it is increased to two battalions." Guo Dajing continued: "The training focuses on mountain and forest warfare, rapid advances, disguises, ambushes, raids, etc. What do you think?"
All the generals bowed down and agreed, obeying orders.
Guo Dajing cupped his hands and said with a smile: "In Besha City, there are also some places in the mountains where you can grow some food, vegetables and fruits, and raise some rabbits to improve the food for the officers and soldiers stationed there. Moreover, the scenery here is very good, it is a place
Nice place.”
The generals laughed, and the atmosphere became relaxed and happy.
If it weren't for the war, Dahei Mountain would indeed have become a scenic spot. Scenic spots built in the Sui and Tang Dynasties include Shigu Temple, Xiangshui Temple, Tang Palace and Taoist Temple, and Chaoyang Temple built in the Ming Dynasty.
But now, it is not a time of peace, there is no trend of tourism, and Guo Dajing and others do not have the leisure and elegance to linger around the scenery.
Monk Liu Xingzhi's gratifying two battalions settled in Bisha City first, repaired the mountain city according to the planned design, and planted crops to make long-term preparations.
Guo Dajing led his soldiers and other generals to conduct separate surveys. He spent seven or eight days traveling throughout the Daheishan Mountains and drew a more detailed map.
Besha City will be a strong barrier, with more troops stationed; and to the north of Besha City, Guo Dajing is not giving up completely, and wants to set up small checkpoints in dangerous places, with about one or two hundred troops stationed.
If Jianlu comes to attack, not all the garrison troops at these checkpoints will retreat, but will scatter in the mountains, forests and wilderness to harass and ambush Jianlu's grain transport team, sentries, messengers, etc.
At the same time, the setting of these checkpoints can also effectively intercept the infiltration reconnaissance of Jianlu spies on the Bisha City and Nanguan defense lines.
The farthest checkpoints are at Shiheyi, Xiaoheishan and Hongzui Fort. The warning distance is far enough. There are also many roadblocks set up on the road, which can slow down the speed of Jianlu's march and provide sufficient reaction time for the Jinzhou garrison.
After nearly half a month, Guo Dajing led his team back to Nanguan to inspect the completion of the defense system, but he ran into Chen Jisheng who had just arrived.
"The progress has been very fast, exceeding someone's expectations." Chen Jisheng stood on the fort with a roof and stamped his feet vigorously. The earth platform, which was made of trees as tendons and mixed with gravel, was rammed very solid, which made him satisfied.
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Guo Dajing was not too picky and the construction was carried out completely according to his design. Li Weiluan, Shang Keyi and others who supervised the construction also worked hard.
"It's all General Li's hard work." Guo Dajing praised it and said, "The fort is wide enough to place two Hongyi cannons."
Li Weiluan shrugged his shoulders with regret and said: "Of course two are best. If there is one, projectile cannons can be installed on the fort to make up the number."
Guo Dajing also knew that it was impossible to purchase too many Hongyi cannons, and they might not be usable if placed on the fort, which was quite a waste.
In his plan, these twenty are almost enough. If he is attacking a city, he can use a heavy trebuchet instead. The range and power are slightly inferior, but the advantage is economical.
If the navy was powerful enough and could open up the Liaodong waterway, Guo Dajing would not hesitate to install all the Hongyi cannons on the warships.
However, this cannot be said now. In the defensive battle of Port Arthur, the power of the Hongyi cannon was exciting. How could Li Weiluan and others be willing to give it to the navy?
"The Jianlu suffered a big loss at the foot of Lushun Fort, and they may not repeat the same mistake again." Chen Jisheng looked at the well-organized defense facilities and said, "But we can rest easy and run Jinzhou with confidence."
Guo Dajing and Li Weiluan nodded in agreement. They were prepared for any danger. For the indomitable foundation of Jinzhou, no matter how hard they put in precautions, it would not be an exaggeration.
"How is Beisha City?" Chen Jisheng turned to ask Guo Dajing, "Judging from the number of troops mobilized, you should have determined that you can serve as a powerful barrier to Nanguan."
Guo Dajing nodded and said: "Pushing the defensive stronghold forward will not only serve as a barrier to the South Pass, but it will also be able to destroy Jianlu's ice-surrounding attack to a great extent. Of course, the navy is more important."
In addition to the navy, there are also semi-circular fortifications and Hongyi cannons located offshore of the Nanguan defense line. In addition, Guo Dajing also has secret means to teach the Jianlu captives who try to cross the ice to attack them a bloody lesson.
Moreover, just as the prisoners can walk across the ice, the defenders can also build fortifications on the ice to form a pincer attack with the navy.
To put it bluntly, Guo Dajing is not too worried about Jianlu's move. As long as the troops are sufficient, there are always ways to resolve and counterattack.
The expansion of the army is certain. More than 100,000 immigrants have been accepted and resettled, and the number of each alliance will be expanded to 12,000 before the end of the year. This is the goal that Guo Dajing has set.
Guo Dajing pointed his fingers and explained the deployment of troops, "There will be one battalion left at Lushun Fort, at least three battalions at Nanguan Defense Line, one battalion in Beisha City during peacetime, and two battalions during wartime."
Chen Jisheng looked at Li Weiluan and wanted to hear his opinion first.
Li Weiluan pondered for a moment and said, "I think it's okay. Fort Arthur can even be smaller, a thousand people is enough."
With Bisha City and Nanguan, Lushun Fort has truly become a munitions warehouse for the rear area. There is no possibility of fighting, and three thousand people are indeed a bit too much.
"Then it can be used as a mobile force or as a replacement for taking turns to take vacations." Chen Jisheng looked at Guo Dajing and said with a smile: "Since work and rest are balanced, soldiers cannot always be relaxed. They still have to be given a year and a half of vacation.
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Guo Dajing smiled and nodded. He agreed with this point. Although the army in Guanglu Island had already had a policy of taking turns to take vacations, it still has positive significance to implement it in the entire army.
It looks more and more like the regular army in my mind! This is exactly what I hope for, and I am constantly working hard to achieve it gradually.
Most of the military dependents were settled in Jinzhou. Due to the communication conditions at that time, if you wanted to know what was going on at home, you could only ask someone to speak for you. You don’t know when you would know.
He was worried about his life at home and missed his parents, wife, children and other relatives. This was probably the reason why Chen Jisheng took a leave of absence.