Seven or eight business houses have been built to attract investment in the future. It is nothing to give them to Mao Wenlong as a villa to live in. They are idle now anyway.
"Prepare some more meat, eggs, vegetables, and host Mao Shuai there in the evening. It can be regarded as a celebration of the housewarming." Guo Dajing said with a smile: "You make arrangements, and then follow me to see Mao Shuai."
Since Hide Fujino's name was mentioned, it would be a bad idea not to go. The key is to have a female family member to accompany and take care of him, which is more etiquette.
"I'll go to that store and help clean up the work!" Axiu felt that she should also do something. There was no reason to relax here.
Guo Dajing nodded in agreement and said: "You don't need to clean up, just instruct the guys to do it. There is no need to consider the preferences of Mrs. Shen. If the layout is not good, she can change it after she moves in. It's just a principle, it's clean, today
No one can stay here until late at night.”
"Okay, then I won't worry anymore." Axiu was still a little nervous at first, but when her husband said this, she relaxed.
Guo Dajing laughed, patted his wife's shoulder encouragingly, got up and went back to the house to pack his documents.
Such a big plan is impossible without Mao Wenlong's approval. Now that I'm here, I just want to report it, get some guidance, and get Mao Wenlong's approval.
But before they could go out, the waiter came to report that the Lin family and Xiyi's ships had entered the port to unload their goods, and that Lin Tianyou, Kobayashi Koichi, and Shedra had returned to their respective business inns.
Obviously, Lin Tianyou, Kobayashi Koichi, Xie Dela and others did not know that Guo Dajing was here. According to the previous agreement, Fujino Hide was informed.
"Tell the people who came here that I will go see them tomorrow." Guo Dajing felt that since he was here, Fujino Hide might have to accompany Mao Shen, so he helped deal with it.
It was a coincidence that we arrived together. In other words, it was Mao Wenlong's sudden arrival that made such a coincidence possible.
Guo Dajing had finished cleaning up, and Fujino Hide had made arrangements. Together with Axiu, the two of them rushed to the store that was given to Mao Wenlong with their clerks and soldiers.
A Xiu directed the staff to go in and clean up, and Rong'er followed to help. Guo Dajing and Fujino Hide stayed for a while, then rode horses to the VIP hotel.
Mao Wenlong received the reward of personal soldiers and knew that Guo Dajing would definitely come to see him first. After a simple settlement, he had lunch, drank tea and waited with peace of mind.
Mao Shen had already chosen a room and directed several maids and servants to clean the room and pack the boxes and cages.
Although I am not very satisfied with my stay at the hotel, the freshness of my new arrival in Dalian and the comfort and relaxation of having fun out there cover up these minor dissatisfactions.
Mao Wenlong seemed to be drinking tea and waiting for someone, but in fact the thoughts in his mind were swirling.
According to his idea, he only brought two large ships to Miao Island, and sent people ashore to invite the king of Denglai Road to come over to discuss the arrears of wages.
I only brought two ships and less than 300 soldiers, and I didn't even land on the land of Denglai. Those civil servants should not be able to find anything to accuse me of, right?
The arrears of sixty-one thousand two hundred taels of wages have no role in correspondence. It is normal to ask for them.
Mao Wenlong sighed softly. From last year to this year, the imperial court defaulted on food and salary arrears twice, which almost destroyed Dongjiang Town.
National justice and loyalty to the country? Mao Wenlong’s understanding of the Liao people was even deeper than that of Guo Dajing. In other words, most ordinary people still put survival first.
Being a submissive citizen under the rule of a foreign race was the same during the Ming and Qing wars, and it was the same during the Anti-Japanese War.
This further demonstrates the value of those resisters who abandoned their families and careers and did not hesitate to sacrifice. They would rather die standing than live on their knees. They will always be famous in history and will be remembered by future generations.
You know, in the late Ming Dynasty, mutinies and riots were very common among soldiers because they were dissatisfied with the deduction of military pay and arrears! Even in Guanning, Bi Zisu, the governor of Liaodong, was forced to hang himself.
Therefore, no one knows how difficult it was for Mao Wenlong in history under internal and external pressure.
Even Guo Dajing had to admire him for being able to maintain this armed force against the rebels in Dongjiang Town, where thousands of people starved to death.
Although military tickets are issued, although Jinzhou's operations are very efficient, and even though Guo Dajing is raising funds in every possible way, how long can Dongjiang Town be able to sustain it?
There is grain, fish, and salt, which barely solves the problem of eating. But as for weapons and supplies, if the court does not provide them, they have to be purchased from outside with real money.
In the middle of winter, when the rivers are frozen, Jianlu will come to attack Jinzhou. This time is different from the last defense battle of Lushun. Jianlu will send out more troops and carry enough equipment, which is really a severe test.
If Jinzhou is lost, Dongjiang Town will be doomed. Even if the remaining soldiers are defeated and retreat to the island, it will be difficult to harass and contain the captives.
Chen Jisheng, Guo Dajing and others were quite confident, saying that the Nanguan defense line was extremely strong and could be said to be impregnable.
However, Mao Wenlong was still worried. When he came to Dalian this time, he had to inspect it before he could feel completely reassured. At the same time, when the Jianlu were launched, more than 10,000 people from Pi Island would come to help in the battle.
To be honest, Mao Wenlong knew the importance of reoccupying a land base for Dongjiang Town. But he still underestimated the output of Jinzhou and underestimated that Jinzhou would become the key to the survival of Dongjiang Town.
No, they underestimated Guo Dajing’s business capabilities. Whether it was high-yielding new crops, the issuance of military coupons, or the upgrade of weapons and equipment, Guo Dajing took the greatest credit.
When the soldiers came in to report and Guo Dajing and Fujino Hide came to pay their respects, Mao Wenlong put away his thoughts and asked the soldiers to invite them in, and stood up to greet them at the hall door.
"I have finally met the commander-in-chief." Guo Dajing strode over and bowed to salute.
Fujino Hide also bowed down and said, "I pay my respects to Marshal Mao."
"Get up, get up quickly." Mao Wenlong laughed, stretched out his hand to help him, and said: "I didn't expect that Dajing is also in Dalian. I am very happy to see you and your wife again. I am very happy!"
Guo Dajing and Fujino Hide looked at each other and smiled. The person officiating the wedding was here, and with this level of relationship, they were really very close.
Entering the hall, Fujino Hide said: "Shuai Mao, I would like to see my wife. Is it convenient?"
"She is cleaning the room. There is nothing inconvenient." Mao Wenlong called his servants and asked them to lead Fujino Hide to the back to meet Mao Shen.
It was so casual. It was obvious that Mao Wenlong had already introduced Guo Dajing and Fujino Hide to Mao Shen. No further explanation was needed. Invisibly, this added a bit of intimacy.
After Guo Dajing sat down, he took a sip of tea from his servant and said, "I didn't expect that Marshal Mao suddenly came to Dalian. He didn't notify him in advance, and the general didn't go to greet him."
"I also have official business, so I stopped by Dalian to have a look." Mao Wenlong said with a smile: "I know you are all very busy, so I don't want to make it public. If you hadn't happened to be here, wouldn't it be a long and hard journey back to get the news?"
Guo Dajing also laughed and said: "It was a coincidence. The Lin family and Xiyi's ships were about to arrive, so they rushed to Dalian. Unexpectedly, I happened to meet Mao Shuai."
"When my ship entered the harbor, I saw a few sea-going ships. They must be them." Mao Wenlong looked at Guo Dajing and asked with a smile: "They must be fully loaded again, and it will cost a lot of money, right?"
Guo Dajing pondered for a moment and said: "I will cooperate with the Lin family and Xiyi, and the profits from the business will be enough to pay for the goods. I won't know the details until I see the goods tomorrow."
Mao Wenlong sighed softly and said, "Thanks to you! Otherwise, Dongjiang Town would still be in such a miserable situation."
"Shuai Mao is so complimentary." Guo Dajing said humbly: "With the prestige of the Marshal, Dongjiang Town can be maintained without causing chaos no matter how difficult it is."
Mao Wenlong smiled bitterly and said: "The people of Liao have no character. How can I bear to let the beasts run away and the birds scatter when I take off their clothes, push food and appease the people?"
When it comes to winning people's hearts, I really admire you.
Guo Dajing shook off this distracting thought and bowed: "Commander, even if you don't come, the general will still write you a letter to report on the big operation just planned."
"Oh, tell me." Mao Wenlong smiled and nodded, encouraging and showing considerable interest.
Guo Dajing sorted out his thoughts for a while, and then said slowly: "The general has read the Tang newspaper in the past few years and found that the commander repeatedly reminded the court that Jianlu might enter the pass through a detour, and also judged that the border wall at Xifengkou
, or the main area where the prisoners of war were built and conquered."
Mao Wenlong nodded and said: "According to the intelligence, as early as the time of Lao Nu, Jianlu had an attempt to enter the pass through a detour, but it was shelved because the conditions were not yet mature. But this year, Jianlu's intention is more obvious. He wants to go to Xifeng.
It is true that a piece of stone waits for the road to break the barrier."
"What arrangements will the commander-in-chief make if the prisoners invade the pass?" Guo Dajing blinked and looked at Mao Wenlong.
Mao Wenlong said without hesitation: "It was written clearly in the Tang newspaper in May this year that the matter was urgent and we did not dare to sit idly by, but the battalions did not dare to attack at all costs. They only selected the elite cameras of each battalion to suppress and kill."
Guo Dajing slightly chinned his head. Such a response was the safest, launching multiple harassment attacks on the Jianlu controlled areas to contain their actions.
"Commander, if Jianlu takes advantage of the detour and invades the pass, our troops will gather..." Before Guo Dajing could finish speaking, he was interrupted by laughter coming from far and near.
Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing both looked at the hall door, and saw Mao Shen and Fujino Hide walking in, laughing.
Guo Dajing hurriedly stood up and saluted: "The last general, Guo Dajing, has met Madam."
"General Guo, please excuse me from this courtesy. I can't afford it for a slave girl." Mao Shen returned the courtesy and said with a smile: "Shuai Mao has mentioned you many times and praised you. I saw you today. You are indeed extraordinary in martial arts and appearance.
dignified."
Mao Wenlong stroked his beard and smiled, showing that he was very satisfied with his concubine's words. He not only praised Guo Dajing, but also showed that he valued him.
"Thank you, madam." Guo Dajing felt that his appearance was mediocre, and that he was able to marry two wives all because of his inner qualities. He was a little embarrassed to be praised by Mao Shen in this way.
Mao Shen covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned to Mao Wenlong and said angrily: "Husband, I asked you to say hello before coming, but you just refused. General Guo and A Ying built a house for us, but we have to live here.
Yiguan, do you think this is not asking for trouble?"
Mao Wenlong was stunned for a moment, looked at Guo Dajing, and said, "This matter..."
He had some guesses that this was not a house specially built for him. But since Guo Dajing said so, it would be bad if he got to the bottom of it.
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "It's barely a house. It's neither luxurious nor very big. I'm afraid my wife won't be satisfied."
"The slave family has also endured hardships, and they are not picky people." Mao Shen said with a smile: "I will lead the servants to move all the boxes and cages here. I heard that Mrs. Guo is busy in person, so I can't let you go.
She suffers alone."
Fujino Hide interjected from the side: "It's okay if Madam is gone. If there's anything you don't like, let's clean it up together so that we don't have to go through the trouble again after moving in."
"Yes, that's the truth." Mao Shen nodded repeatedly and said, "In this way, you can chat here in a quiet place without being disturbed. When everything is sorted out, I will send someone to tell you."
Mao Wenlong said: "That's fine. It's really inconvenient for Mrs. Guo to be busy directing alone."
There is something in this sentence, reminding Mao Shen not to forget that Sister Li Xiu has a broken arm, and not to embarrass her when they meet.
Mrs. Mao Shen understood the situation and said, "Don't worry, husband, you have told me about Sister Xiu a long time ago."
Mao Wenlong stopped talking and waved with a smile.
Mao Shen gave a salute and turned around with Fujino Hide. Guo Dajing bowed to see them off until they left the living room.
"Women's families are really troublesome." Mao Wenlong smiled mockingly, ordered his servants to change the tea, looked at Guo Dajing, and said, "Let's continue."
Guo Dajing stopped hiding and said: "The general's idea is simple. If Jianlu takes a detour and violates the pass, can our army concentrate our forces, criticize the weak and attack the weak, directly attack Liaoshen, and destroy Jianlu's ruling area..."
If Jianlu takes a detour to enter the pass, Mao Wenlong is prepared to spare no effort to contain it, that is, to harass him everywhere. This is the traditional tactic of the Dongjiang Army, which he is relatively good at.
The reason why there was no radical and courageous plan like Guo Dajing's was partly due to Mao Wenlong's inertial thinking, and partly because he did not yet have an accurate understanding of the strength of the troops after the expansion and re-equipment.
If the strength is not enough, it is natural to focus on guerrilla attacks and harassment, which makes the Jianlu exhausted. To put it bluntly, it is containment.
Listening to Guo Dajing's story, Mao Wenlong stroked his beard and thought quickly. He did not expect that Guo Dajing had such confidence in the combat power of the Dongjiang Army, but such a plan was indeed feasible.
But Guo Dajing was obviously not experienced enough. The plan sounded perfect and powerful. But in Mao Wenlong's view, there were still big loopholes.
Despite this, Mao Wenlong still appreciated Guo Dajing very much. He smiled and nodded gently while listening to encourage Guo Dajing.
"Very good, and very thorough." When Guo Dajing finished speaking, Mao Wenlong praised him first, and then changed the subject and said: "Based on my understanding of Jianlu and Huang Taiji, I won the game regardless of my family's mistakes.
They won't do it."
"Especially after the war to aid Korea, we, Dongjiang Town, dealt several blows to the rebels, which also made them more vigilant. The prerequisite for detouring into the pass is to remove the threat from Dongjiang Town, or to leave enough troops behind."
Mao Wenlong looked at Guo Dajing and asked: "If our army and Jianlu are fighting in a field battle, what should be the comparison of strength to ensure undefeat or victory?"
This is a difficult question to answer. Field battles can be divided into many situations, such as being attacked, maintaining a tight formation, facing each other, or advancing along the road with vehicles and artillery as the lead, etc.
Guo Dajing also analyzed and judged this. After replacing flintlock muskets and bayonets, as long as the troops were determined to fight and formed a formation supplemented by vehicles, artillery and cavalry, they should be able to achieve at least a two-to-one record.
This is Guo Dajing's most conservative estimate, that is, two Dongjiang Army soldiers can defeat one Jianlu cavalry.
Of course, after the Jianlu were defeated in the winter battle, the weapons were basically replaced, and the training of the hollow phalanx was put on the agenda. It took more than half a year to meet the requirements in Guo Dajing's mind.
Guo Dajing answered in detail, showing his thoughtfulness. He took out a pen and paper and drew a schematic diagram of the square array and the hollow square array for Mao Wenlong.
"This is the improved phalanx of the Spaniards. It is the most popular among the Western barbarians. Pikemen account for one-third to one-quarter, and the rest of the formation is made up of musketeers..."
Mao Wenlong looked at the schematic diagram, nodded slightly, and said: "It should be relatively strong, but it is inconvenient to move and has certain requirements on the terrain."
Guo Dajing did not want to train this kind of phalanx, Mao Wenlong said it completely incomplete, and he did not care much. His focus was on the hollow phalanx, and the flintlock gun and bayonet already met the conditions for a confrontation with Jianlu in the wild.
"This is a hollow square formation that the general came up with after repeated discussions with other generals. The number of people can be large or small, two to three hundred people can be arranged in the formation, and the formation can also accommodate artillery or cavalry..."
A large square formation requires a lot of people and takes a long time to set up. Although the central area can accommodate more artillery or cavalry, the terrain requirements are higher.
As for the infantry of two to three hundred people, the formation time is short, and when the enemy's cavalry attacks, they can quickly form a formation and start a confrontation with the cavalry.
The launch of mortars was also prepared for the hollow square formation. The parabolic trajectory of the artillery shells can pass over the heads of the infantry and hit the attacking enemy.
At the same time, the infantry can also carry vehicle-mounted Fran cannons and use shotgun shells to intensively kill the enemy. Of course, the infantry can also bring some blocking equipment such as horse-repelling carriages to delay the enemy's attack.
"Each hollow phalanx is a combat unit. Many phalanxes can cooperate with each other and rely on the power of firearms..."
This is a head-on battle between bows and arrows and firearms. At least, the lethality of muskets and artillery will not be weaker than that of bows and arrows.
While infantry square formations have terrain requirements, so do cavalry. Compared to cavalry, small groups of infantry are more adaptable to terrain.
Mao Wenlong listened attentively, stroking his beard and said: "Three hundred soldiers can do it. The formation can be quickly arranged, and it can also take into account maneuverability and flexibility."
Looking up at Guo Dajing, Mao Wenlong did not hide his admiration and said: "Just train like this. From relying on strong defense to fighting in the wild, Dongjiang Town will develop to this stage sooner or later."
After a pause, Mao Wenlong continued: "I take advantage of Jianlu's detour to enter the pass and go straight to his lair. I think there may be a chance, but the risk is very high..."
The maneuvering speed of Dongjiang Town is a flaw. If you want to criticize the enemy, won't the Jianlu lure the enemy to go deeper?
Mao Wenlong's concern was that the center of Jianlu rule was in Liaoshen. If there were enough troops left behind, it would be very difficult for Dongjiang Town to capture them after a long-distance advance.