Chapter 398 Three years of Pingliao, contact Mongolia
The strategic initiative has changed hands and the strength has undergone fundamental changes, but it does not mean that Dongjiang Town has an overwhelming advantage.
A centipede insect will die but not freeze. The Jianlu were forced to panic, and it was possible to mobilize the whole people, let alone three people to draw one, and all to pick up bows, arrows, swords and guns.
As for the expansion of the Dongjiang Army, as Guo Dajing said, it has actually reached its limit. There is no significant increase in the population, only the current troops.
At this time, there is a rush to fight a big battle and a decisive battle. It is not that there is no hope of victory, but it is very likely that both sides will suffer losses, and the strength of the Dongjiang Army will also be reduced by more than half.
This is what Guo Dajing and Mao Wenlong did not want to see, because facing the harsh and suspicious Chongzhen, the Dongjiang Army was the guarantee for their survival.
Therefore, Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing discussed repeatedly and have initially made a three-year plan for Ping Liao. If the situation does not allow it, it is not impossible to postpone it for another one or two years.
The Dongjiang Army has sharp firearms and relies on strong defense to ensure an undefeated victory. It can defeat one against two, three against three, or even more.
Moreover, according to the strength of the Dongjiang Army, the current territory is not too large, and there are not so many loopholes to exploit.
On the other hand, Jianlu, with their population and military strength, the occupied area is still too large. It is difficult to avoid areas with weak defenses, such as Jianzhou Guards.
They are not in a hurry to engage in a decisive battle with Jianlu, but they are not sitting around waiting for victory. They are still criticizing them, constantly killing and injuring their effective forces, and infiltrating and harassing them around their occupied areas.
This year is the rest and training period after the Dongjiang Army's major expansion. There are not many combat plans. The only thing that can be determined at present is to attack Jianzhou Guard.
If conditions permit, Guo Dajing would naturally want to fight two more battles, both to weaken Jianlu and to use battle as a training ground.
Next year will be a counter-offensive in local areas, and the scale and frequency of operations will increase. Aren't the Jianqi troops shrinking in the Liaoshen area? Then they will continue to harass and oppress from the periphery.
This year, at least 10,000 flying cavalry will be trained, and hundreds of field cannons will be built; next year, there will be more cavalry and artillery. As the strength of the Dongjiang Army continues to grow, it will have more confidence and chance of winning against the Jianlu.
This is not a strategic plan for one year, but two years, three years, or even longer. Just this calmness and caution will make all generals feel ashamed.
"This is Marshal Mao's foresight." Guo Dajing smiled and gilded Mao Wenlong, and said: "It is also a long-term plan for our Dongjiang Army. Let everyone know it today, so that you can have peace of mind. Whether it is fighting or training, all
Be able to have a clear target and not be impatient or impatient."
"Mao is handsome and brilliant." Shang Kexi was the first to hand over his hand and praised: "Now, everyone feels brighter."
Li Weiluan smiled and nodded, and said: "It turns out that Mao Shuai and Guo Shuai have made such a far-reaching plan. I am so short-sighted and short-thinking. I am really ashamed!"
Facing the "sudden realization" of all the generals, Guo Dajing just smiled and said nothing.
After the discussion subsided, he spoke: "If you don't plan for the future, you can't plan for a moment; if you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region. It's all Marshal Mao's far-sightedness that is a blessing to Dongjiang Town."
Don’t plan for the future… Don’t plan for the overall situation…
Everyone was thoughtful, this famous saying was so enlightening. Li Weiluan, who had read a little more, thought hard about it, but he didn't know where it came from.
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The ship split the waves and sailed proudly on the sea.
This is the largest ship in the Dongjiang Navy, almost second only to the two flagships. It was sent to run the route from Qinhuangdao to Lushun, and what they wanted was to be as safe as possible.
"Put this in your mouth." He Guizhong reached out and handed Xiaocui a few mint candies and said, "Look ahead and blow the sea breeze, which can relieve seasickness very well."
Xiaocui's face was pale, and she held the candy in her mouth as she was told. A cool feeling filled her mouth, and she did feel better.
"We're almost there, keep at it." He Guizhong looked into the distance, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said slowly: "When you get to Jinzhou, you will quickly fall in love with it."
Xiao Cui blinked her big eyes and asked curiously: "Boss He, you are also a great hero who killed the Jian slaves, how come you came to the capital to open a tavern?"
He Guizhong laughed and said: "Let's find out the news. Imperial officials have many prejudices against Dongjiang Town. We need to know in advance."
After waving his hand, he changed the subject and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Have you thought about what you will do in Jinzhou?"
Xiao Cui shook her head and said: "We will do whatever job can support our siblings. What else can we do to be picky?"
He Guizhong pondered and said: "If you and your brothers want to farm, firstly, it will be past spring plowing, and secondly, the work will be too tiring, so it is not suitable. But you don't have to worry, you don't know how many immigrants immigrated to Jinzhou.
No matter how you live, it will be fine in the end."
Xiaocui felt a little relieved and said: "I would like to ask you to take care of me. You are a high-ranking official, so you must have connections."
"What kind of official am I?" He Guizhong smiled and shook his head and said, "Stop calling me boss, just call me Uncle He."
Xiao Cui chuckled twice and said: "I heard others call you big brother, why not call you that way too, so as not to call you old."
"Men just call each other brother and brother." He Guizhong chuckled and said, "It's up to you. Quan is my sister. It's convenient to talk about it."
"Brother." Xiaocui raised her face, smiled happily, and shouted crisply.
He Guizhong laughed, watching Xiao Cui gently chin up, a complicated meaning flashed in his eyes. When he turned his eyes to look at the sea, there was a lonely mood on his face again, and he sighed: "It's good to finally have a relative.
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Xiaocui opened her mouth, but no other words came out.
Boss He and Brother He are also hard-working people. Their families and families were destroyed because of slavery.
He usually laughs and laughs, but he hides deep pain in his heart. But as a man, he has to keep it in his heart, unlike himself, who can cry and cry.
"When you arrive in Jinzhou, don't forget to read and read." He Guizhong said slowly: "You and Xiaolong are both. It doesn't cost money, but it will be of great use in the future. As long as you work hard, there will be no hunger under the rule of Dongjiang Town.
dead."
Xiaocui was silent for a long time and asked with hope: "Brother, can't you teach me and Xiaolong how to read again?"
He Guizhong thought for a while and said: "I'm afraid I don't have time to teach. It depends on the arrangements from above. I also have errands to do."
Xiaocui was a little disappointed, but she didn't give up completely. She asked tentatively: "Brother, do you need a maid?"
He Guizhong burst out laughing and said, "You still don't feel confident, right? It's okay, we can just live together temporarily, and when we stabilize and make a living, we can go out and live alone."
After a pause, he comforted him again: "In Jinzhou, even those orphans are taken care of by sales homes, who take care of their food and housing, and teach them how to read and write. So, you don't have to worry about your livelihood."
Turning to look at Xiaocui, He Guizhong smiled teasingly: "Of course, there is an easier way, that is to find a good family to marry."
Xiaocui blushed, lowered her head, and muttered angrily and shyly: "Brother, don't make fun of me!"
He Guizhong found it interesting and kept laughing.
Suddenly, a big wave came and the boat tilted violently. Xiaocui screamed and crashed into He Guizhong's arms.
He Guizhong subconsciously hugged Xiaocui, grabbed the side of the boat with one hand, and stood firmly with his two feet like nails.
The warm and generous chest and the steady body made Xiaocui gradually settle down.
But the bumps of the ship were still there, and she seemed to still be in panic, half-snuggling into Brother He's arms, holding on to his arm tightly and refusing to let go.
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Talitai huddled next to the ship's side, without the heroic appearance of a galloping horse at all. The short sea journey from Lianyun Island to Panjin Port made him suffer.
Zhao Bin of the Intelligence Department was transferred back from the Gyeonggi region earlier than He Guizhong. He was on the ship at this time and accompanied Talitai to Panjin. After landing, he looked for opportunities to contact and discuss with the Mongolian tribes.
Looking at this bearded guy with a square face and round eyes who looked frightened, Zhao Bin was a little amused. Is this a warrior in the flying cavalry, a hero who has killed several Jianlu soldiers?
As a Mongolian, Talitai had been involved in the Dongjiang Army for a long time. Just like there were many Manchus in the Dongjiang Army, who were called Zhenyi.
These Manchus were mainly from Yehe, Wula and other tribes, and they all had a grudge against Jiannu for genocide.
But Mao Wenlong recruited them, but he did not reuse them in the early stage. People like Liu Qishi, if it were not for Guo Dajing, would never be able to make a difference.
As the Dongjiang Army became stronger and the occupied area expanded and stabilized, the situation of these Jurchens and Mongols gradually improved.
The key is Guo Dajing's attitude. In his view, the Chinese nation has been a multi-ethnic integration since ancient times, and exclusion and discrimination are not solutions to ethnic problems.
What's more, after the Ping Liao annihilation, the problem of how to get along with the Jurchens and the Mongols must also be solved.
In the Ming army, there were also many naturalized ethnic minorities, and the majority of the northern frontier troops were Mongolians.
It doesn’t matter whether Mangui was a Han or a Mongolian. There were many naturalized Mongolians in his army, which gave him the strength to fight against the Jianlu in the field.
There were also Mongolian generals in the northwest frontier army, such as Fierce Tiger and Hu Dawei. Historically, they all sacrificed their lives heroically in battles for the country.
Therefore, among the flying cavalry, there were not only Zhenyi Liu Qishi who led the battalion alone, but also gradually absorbed many real girls and Mongolians.
Of course, Guo Dajing is also more cautious when using these people. Only through constant inspection and actual combat tests can he feel completely at ease.
"Hurry, we're almost there!" Talitai glanced at the side of the ship and then retracted.
Zhao Bin nodded and said with a smile: "It would be better to eat a mint candy or drink a cup of tea."
Talitai shook his head feebly and vomited all kinds of meat and vegetables. He didn't want to eat anything, he just wanted to land on the shore as soon as possible.
Zhao Bin felt that it would not be too late to discuss the matter after landing ashore. Judging from the state of the tower, he probably would not be too clear-headed.
This trip to the Guangning area was both a merchant and an envoy. His Talitai's mission was to establish contact with the Mongolian tribes and conduct horse trade.
In the Guangning area, as far as the Daling River, there were more troops from the Mongolian tribes. Naiman, Aohan and other tribes who were defeated by the Chahar tribe also fled here.
Lin Dan Khan returned to his hometown of Chahar, and as Guo Dajing expected, he did not continue eastward. Apparently he did not want to conflict with Jiannu.
These escaped Mongolian tribes also relied on the power of the Jiannu to resist Lin Dan Khan's annexation. That was all. Now the Jianlu had no extra resources to help them.
According to the intelligence, these Mongolians lived a very hard life, digging wild vegetables, gathering wild fruits, hunting, eating rats, and daily necessities were in short supply.
You must know that the life of the ancient nomads was very difficult, and only the princes and nobles were the richest. It was not like people imagined that they could just eat beef and mutton, cook it, roast it, and eat it in various ways.
Moreover, spring is the time when cattle and sheep reproduce, which is the starting point of a year's nomadic production and the most strenuous period - picking up lambs.
Sheep and goats generally give birth in mid-February or mid-March of the lunar calendar, horses give birth between February and April of the lunar calendar, and cattle give birth between April and June.
Therefore, the time for nomadic people to pick up lambs actually extends from the cold February to early summer in June. Picking up lambs is very trivial and frequent, and sometimes requires busy work day and night.
During the lambing season, due to the cold, some weak young animals live in yurts with their owners and receive careful care.
Logically speaking, this was not the time when the Mongolian tribes could provide large numbers of livestock, but Guo Dajing could not wait any longer.
If the Mongolian tribes do not know how to promote, refuse to trade, and remain loyal to the captives, then Guo Dajing will make a plan to attack.
When autumn is high and the horses are fat, the Mongolian tribes will see the charging cavalry, and what dazzles people's eyes is the cold light of their sabers.
In the distance, a black line appeared. Zhao Bin raised his telescope, and the land was already in front of him.
Panjin is located in the center of the Liaohe River Delta, with a concave bank at the mouth of the Daliao River. It did not have a definite name at the time, but it was just close to Panshan Mountain.
Originally, the navy only established a port in Xiyingzi (now Yingkou), while the infantry established a stronghold on the mountain near the Empress Palace, leaving two thousand troops to defend it.
Panjin Port was a newly established coastal stronghold under the order of Guo Dajing. It did not take long, and only two simple docks were built. The small camp on the shore was garrisoned by hundreds of naval officers and soldiers.
Taking full advantage of the convenience of the navy, Jinzhou Port will be built in the future to completely control Liaodong Bay and key points along the coast.
As for the attack on the Liaoshen area, the current focus is on studying and surveying the route up the Sancha River, then along the Liaohe River, and directly to Liaoyang.
This route has been recorded as early as the Han and Wei dynasties. At that time, Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty "sent Taichang Zhang Mi, Jin Wu Xu Yan, General He Da and other ten thousand soldiers, congratulated him with gold and treasures, prepared nine tins and prepared goods by sea."
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Yuan refers to Gongsun Yuan, who was based in Xiangping (today's Liaoyang City). This huge Dongwu fleet came from the East China Sea all the way to the Bohai Sea and traced the Liao River northward to Liaoyang, which shows the strong shipping capacity of the Liao River at that time.
By the early Ming Dynasty, Liaohe River water transport had developed into a major event related to the fundamentals of the country, transporting food, military supplies and daily necessities to the Liaodong garrison, thus making navigation on the Liaohe River waterway more frequent.