After seeing Guo Dajing's detailed explanation, He Kegang suddenly realized that Dongjiang Town had thought so thoughtfully and meticulously about such a trivial matter.
After Guo Dajing finished explaining, he pointed to the bookcase in the corner of the room and said: "All the notices issued by the government are there. Vice General He can read them in his spare time. He will have a more in-depth and detailed understanding of Dongjiang Town."
He Kegang nodded in response and asked: "In the end, the ammunition resources shipped to the front line will continue to flow. The three-year period of Ping Liao and Liao Dynasty has just begun. How can you be so anxious?"
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "Three years of Ping Liao is a promise to the court and to Long Live, but if the strength of our army allows it, of course the sooner the better."
The long nights and dreams were mostly what Guo Dajing was worried about, and he had no intention of raising the bandits' self-respect. However, Liaodong military leaders like Zu Dashou may hope to maintain the status quo forever and always receive generous food and salary.
After all, Zu Dashou and others only focused on immediate interests and had no regard for family and country, and Guo Dajing's situation was beyond what they could imagine.
In Guo Dajing's view, the recovery of the entire Liaodong, with thousands of miles of fertile fields, was wealth, so why worry about the small amount of food and salary distributed by the imperial court?
He Kegang nodded and asked tentatively: "I wonder to what extent Guo Shuai's strength is allowed?"
Guo Dajing replied without thinking: "The total military strength is around 90,000. From the current point of view, it is not much different."
The original troops of the Five Associations have been fully replenished, plus the newly arrived 10,000 officers and soldiers from Liao Town, as well as the special operations battalion and flying cavalry battalion from Liaodong, there are only 12,000 to 3,000 short of the target of 90,000.
Mainly for the special operations battalion and the flying cavalry battalion, there is still some gap from the planned number.
He Kegang knew clearly that if another 10,000 troops were transferred from Liao Town, the conditions for a decisive battle would basically be met.
Obviously, Dongjiang Town also anticipated the difficulty of redeploying troops from Liao Town, and had a backup plan, not counting entirely on Liao Town.
This also means that the Ping-Liao war is only a matter of time for Dongjiang Town, and Liao Town is dispensable.
"If no more troops can be mobilized from Ningyuan before spring plowing, Guo and Mao Shuai have already discussed it and there will be no need for it in the future." Guo Dajing lowered his eyes and picked up his tea cup to drink water.
Dongjiang Town must consider whether its own grain and grass supplies can be sustained for a long time. If they are transferred before spring plowing, they can naturally cultivate and harvest in autumn.
But if they miss the spring plowing, the transferred officers and soldiers from Liao Town will have nothing to eat, and they will have to eat in vain for two years. Pingliao is not indispensable to Liao Town, so Guo Dajing simply doesn't want it.
As for the food and salary allocated to Liao Town, it will naturally be reduced. The salary of one or two and four per month will be directly reduced by one tael, and the food will be halved, so as to not starve to death.
It is estimated that Liao Town will also find a way to cultivate the fields in the spring next year. This is better and can save Dongjiang Town a lot of grain and grass supplies.
He Kegang heard the disdain and resentment in Guo Dajing's tone, smiled bitterly to himself, pondered for a while, and said: "The last general would like to write a letter to Commander Zu to talk about the many cares here, so that the soldiers of Ningyuan can dispel their doubts and obey the orders.
Order."
Guo Dajing raised his head and glanced at He Kegang, knowing that it sounded nice to say so. The main thing was to make Zu Dashou understand the situation, so as not to end up with nothing and nothing to protect.
"Vice General He can just write a letter and send someone to Ningyuan." Guo Dajing was not afraid of He Kegang's other plots and readily agreed. "Time is not waiting for us, and being indecisive will not only waste time."
There’s no need to speak too clearly. If you don’t know what’s good for you now, you won’t even have a chance in the future, so just take care of yourself!
There was no strong and cold threat, and he even said these words with a smile, but He Kegang could hear a bit of chill from them.
Perhaps the Dongjiang Army officers and men had a bad impression of the officers and soldiers of Liao Town because of senior officials like Guo Dajing and Mao Wenlong.
He Kegang had to think so, because Liao Town, or Yuan Chonghuan, did great harm to Dongjiang Town.
Despite Guo Dajing's efforts and efforts, Dongjiang Town overcame the difficulties and did not starve to death like in history.
However, the resentment of the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town towards Yuan Chonghuan, which extended to Liao Town, is understandable and real.
Moreover, Dongjiang Town has tried to contain and assist Liao Town several times, but Liao Town seems to have no intention of helping Dongjiang Town.
When Jianlu attacked North Korea and stormed Dongjiang Town's base in North Korea, Liao Town chose to stand aside and watch Dongjiang Town fight bloody battles alone.
Until Jianlu withdrew from Korea, not a single soldier was dispatched from Liao Town, even to contain them.
When Jianlu launched two large-scale attacks on the Liaonan base in Dongjiang Town, Liao Town was also as motionless as a mountain and as indifferent as the enemy.
On the contrary, whether it was the Ningyuan War or the Ningjin War, Dongjiang Town ignored its own difficulties and launched a diversionary war. This was a true thing that even Yuan Chonghuan had to admit and asked for credit for Dongjiang Town in the memorial.
Of course, the disdain for Liao Zhen also stems from the fact that the Dongjiang Army relied on its own strength to achieve successive victories and establish unparalleled achievements.
Fortunately, they were scattered and resettled, and the original organizational structure could not be distinguished. He Kegang felt lucky for the officers and soldiers of Liao Town who were merged into Dongjiang Town.
If it were still a separate establishment, compared with the various departments in Dongjiang Town, it would definitely be full of contradictions, and it would definitely not be welcoming.
In other words, the merger of Dongjiang Town should be the best way to not only eliminate the gap between the two armies, but also ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops.
The only ones who suffered losses should be generals like He Kegang, but if you think about it, it will be a temporary loss. In the Dongjiang Army, you will have more opportunities to make contributions.
Of course, this requires your efforts and struggle. Pies will not fall from the sky, and opportunities are for those who are prepared.
Guo Dajing saw He Kegang's slightly embarrassed expression and stopped talking. He extended his hand to say hello, came to the big sand table, pointed and said: "The advantage of our army lies in its strong firepower and the support of the navy, so..."
Why did Guo Dajing need nearly 100,000 troops to launch a general offensive? The main reason was that he did not want to defeat the enemy, but wanted to annihilate the Jianlu forces as much as possible.
"With a main force of 50,000 to 60,000 people, we gradually advanced along the land route, attacked Anshan Fort, and then attacked Liaoyang City, forcing the Jianlu to concentrate their forces to defend Liaoyang."
"A roundabout force of 30,000 to 40,000 took boats, took the Sancha River, and went up the Hun River, either directly to Shenyang, or landing near Liutiao Village, occupying Hupi Post, and cutting off the connection between Liaoyang and Shenyang."
"The success of Ping Liao, in my opinion, is not only to recover Liaodong, but also to cripple or even eliminate the Jianlu, in order to win a stable management and recovery period."
"If we just force the Jianlu to withdraw from Liaoshen, but the strength is still there, and the large territory recovered by our army needs to be defended by divided troops, it will easily fall into a dilemma of running out of life."
"The key is that the imperial court will not consider so much. Once it thinks that Ping Liao has succeeded, the support of food and salary will be greatly reduced. If our army continues to fight against the Jianlu, relying on the ruined land of Liaodong, I am afraid there will be great difficulties."
After stopping to explain, Guo Dajing looked at He Kegang and said in a deep voice: "If there are enough troops, during the decisive battle, we can mobilize 10,000 to 20,000 men and horses, launch from Liaodong, break through from Benxi, and plunder the Jianlu's retreat route.
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For the roundabout troops in Liaodong, Guo Dajing felt that only the special operations battalion was not enough. If the North Korean army could be dispatched to assist in the battle, then his plan would be basically complete.
This is one of the important reasons why he generously provided Lin Qingye and Cui Xiaoyi with weapons and helped them train the army.
Of course, in the decisive battle, the stronger the army, the greater the blow to Jianlu, and the better it can achieve his standard of pacifying Liao.
He Kegang looked surprised. He did not expect that Pingliao also had standards. It was not as simple as he imagined.
With both land and water launching, and the entire army on the move, you can imagine the scale of the decisive battle and how earth-shattering it was.
And he didn't know yet that not only all combat troops would be mobilized, but tens of thousands of militiamen, and even all the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town would be mobilized to contribute to the final decisive battle.
"It not only cuts off the Jianlu connection between Liaoyang and Shenyang, but it is also caught in the middle and will be attacked by the Jianlu." He Kegang pointed to the sand table and said without concern: "Even the enemies of Benxi will join in, and there will be three sides.
Under attack."
Guo Dajing nodded and said: "Yes, it is precisely because of some risks that we have to dispatch tens of thousands of horses, a mixture of infantry, cavalry and artillery to withstand Jianlu's attack from three sides."
He Kegang was not yet very clear about the defensive capabilities of the Dongjiang Army. According to the estimates of Guo Dajing and Mao Wenlong, relying on simple positions and equipment and powerful firepower, it was still possible to withstand two to three times the number of enemies.
Moreover, since the Jianlu troops in Liaoyang had to resist a frontal attack, the number of troops they could deploy was very limited.
Similarly, when Liaoyang is attacked heavily, Shenyang Jianlu will definitely provide strong support, and there will not be too many troops left.
To put it bluntly, there is a time lag in launching. A strong frontal attack can attract a large number of built captives to gather in Liaoyang. The roundabout operations on waterways and Liaodong will encounter little resistance.
As long as the main force of the rebels in Liaoyang is dealt an annihilating blow, it will be difficult for the defeated soldiers to hold Shenyang, Benxi, Fushun and other places, and subsequent operations will be almost complete.
If we think further, those Mongolian tribes who surrendered to Jianlu will also have different intentions, and even fight back to atone for their sins.
When the wall falls down, everyone pushes back, and when the tree falls down, the hozens scatter. It is not surprising that such a situation occurs. Even the various Jurchen tribes will stab the Jianzhou Jurchens in order to protect themselves.
"Commander Guo's courage is so great that I am fully convinced of him." He Kegang exhaled a long breath, cupped his hands, and said, "It is truly my honor to be able to participate in this decisive battle."
Guo Dajing waved his hand and said: "This is a top-secret plan, General He should not reveal it."
After a pause, he added: "The situation is unpredictable and may change again by then. Everything will be subject to the actual situation."
Let He Kegang know that Ping Liao had revealed it in his letters to Zu Dashou in the past two years. He hoped that Zu Dashou would wake up and seize this last chance to redeem himself.
Ningyuan does not have to defend and can retain up to 3,000 troops, so that the total strength of the decisive battle will exceed 100,000, and victory is basically in hand.
He Kegang said solemnly: "Don't worry, Commander Guo, how dare the general reveal such important military secrets."
Guo Dajing chuckled, his face softened, and said: "Although Jianlu is showing signs of decline, he will not sit still and wait for death. According to intelligence analysis, there is a high possibility of launching this winter. The target may be Xiuyan, or it may be Fengcheng and Zhenjiang.
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He Kegang looked at the sand table, thought for a while, and said: "The general believes that Fengcheng and Zhenjiang are the most likely. If Xiuyan is the case, Jianlu should not dare to take risks."
When Liaonan's defense line has advanced to Yingkou and Tashanpu, if they attack Xiuyan to the east, Jianlu will risk the threat from their flanks, and even Liaonan's Dongjiang Army may advance eastward and cut off its retreat.
When attacking Fengcheng and Zhenjiang, the Dongjiang Army stationed in Xiuyan poses a much smaller threat than the heavily armed group in southern Liaoning.
The reason why Jianlu decided to attack Liaodong was not only based on the strength of the Dongjiang Army in various places, but also based on historical reference.
When Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, the situation he faced was very similar to now, and he was also surrounded by blockades from all sides.
Therefore, Huang Taiji attacked North Korea first and forced Dongjiang Town to abandon its land base and retreat to the island;
After that, they successively attacked the Chahar tribe, forcing Hu Duntu to lead his troops to move westward, eliminating threats from both sides and opening up an unfavorable situation.
Now, Dorgon has repelled Hu Duntu, although the Chahar tribe has not been severely damaged. However, it is difficult to pose a threat in a short time, and the Mongolian tribes that have surrendered to Jianlu have stabilized.
As for the siege and blockade of the Dongjiang Army and the change in North Korea's attitude, Jianlu must also take action to strive for a relatively favorable confrontation situation.
Southern Liaoning has a large number of troops and strong fortifications. The Jianlu have already withdrawn from Haizhou, and they will basically not come back for a head-on confrontation.
The situation in the Xiuyan area has been analyzed before and is very unfavorable for Jianlu's attack. After ruling out this, Fengcheng and Zhenjiang in Liaodong are almost the only options for Jianlu.
Even if the Dongjiang Army stationed in Liaodong cannot be severely damaged, as long as the Dongjiang Army can be forced to retreat and drink from the Yalu River, North Korea's polarizing attitude will most likely waver again.
In other words, Jianlu's attack on Liaodong also had political considerations, striving to repeat history and weaken the anti-gold alliance that was about to take shape.
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "General He's analysis is very reasonable. Do you have any suggestions or opinions on the situation in Liaodong?"
He Kegang pondered for a long time and said: "In the opinion of the general, Jianlu should launch quickly, hoping to complete the attack in a short time. Our army can avoid its edge and preserve its strength for the decisive battle."
There are no civilians in the base area in Liaodong, and there is not much land for cultivation. Even if we give up and retreat to Pi Island, the Jianlu will gain nothing, and they will still have to retreat.
However, since Jianlu's campaign had a political purpose, Guo Dajing would strive to crush it so that North Korea's attitude would not change.