In the areas ruled by Jianlu, in addition to Liao people and Mongolians, there are also a considerable number of Koreans. This makes Dongjiang Town and North Korea have relatively well-informed eyes and ears in terms of intelligence.
"Amin, Jierharang, and Dudu are the main generals, leading about 30,000 troops to attack Liaodong." Guo Dajing put down the letter sent by North Korea, handed it to He Kegang, and fell into deep thought.
The letter was written by Lin Qingye. It was not just a notification of news, but also a hope that Dongjiang Town would send troops to support and jointly fight against the Jianlu.
Although Jianlu did not include the conquest of North Korea in the battle plan to attack Liaodong, judging from the commander-in-chief, it was likely that he would attack North Korea conveniently. It was not because Lin Qingye and others were not vigilant.
When Ding Mao was in chaos, these three were the main generals of Jianlu. They were relatively familiar with the topography of Korea and various situations.
Guo Dajing's previous analysis and judgment also took Jianlu's attack on North Korea into consideration and made corresponding arrangements. However, looking at Lin Qingye's letters, the North Korean side obviously still felt that there were some deficiencies.
"The North Korean side hopes that our army will increase its strength to completely stop the Jianlu's rampage and destruction in North Korea." He Kegang read the letter, thought for a moment, and said tentatively: "Isn't the garrison on Pidao not enough?"
Guo Dajing smiled helplessly and said slowly: "During the Dingmao Rebellion, the Jianlu soldiers were divided into two groups, one to attack Yizhou and the other to capture Tieshan. With the current strength of North Korea's troops, it is more than enough to defend the city, but it is difficult to take care of the whole situation.
Because the Jianlu would probably not storm the fortified city, but plunder the surrounding areas."
After several years of consumption, Jianlu's strength has shown the weakness of insufficient troops. Siege battles with heavy casualties should be avoided as much as possible.
Although the North Korean army has improved in terms of weapons, equipment and combat power, it has no guarantee of victory in a field battle with Jianlu.
Lin Qingye was faced with a dilemma as he had to defend the city while also preventing the rebels from plundering villages and towns, so his troops were stretched thin.
In fact, Guo Dajing also had a headache. The difficulty of increasing troops could be overcome, but the effect of defending and blocking everywhere was obviously not very good.
Jianlu's cavalry could avoid obstacles and plunder only villages and towns, just like the tactic of taking a detour to enter the pass and besiege the capital. The capital was safe and sound, but the surrounding manors, towns and people were unable to take care of it.
"The city must be defended, and there is nothing we can do about the lack of mobile troops." He Kegang stroked his forehead, seemingly troubled, "This is also a flaw of passive defense. When the place is large, there are always loopholes to be found."
Guo Dajing nodded and said: "Because of this, I am hesitant about General Lin's request for additional troops to assist in the battle. If the effect of the additional troops is limited, then we must change our thinking and change our tactics."
Jianlu marched straight in. Although they had the maneuverability of cavalry and the ferocity of field battles, this arrangement also had its weaknesses and flaws.
"Thirty thousand troops will consume a lot of food and supplies. If they attack North Korea, the Jianlu will definitely be planning to plunder them on the spot."
Guo Dajing pondered and said unhurriedly: "If small-scale blocking and harassment are carried out in Liaodong, forcing them to keep troops stationed to ensure the safety of their back roads and food routes, the number of troops capable of attacking North Korea will be very limited."
He Kegang blinked his eyes, Yuemou heard the deep meaning of Guo Dajing's words, opened his mouth, did not interrupt, and continued to listen patiently.
"The five or six thousand defenders left in Yiju should be enough to withstand Jianlu's siege." Guo Dajing spread his thoughts and spoke very slowly, "In this case, North Korea can mobilize more than 6,000 mobile troops, plus Pi Dao
The two infantry battalions are twelve thousand..."
The troops mobilized by Jianlu this time were at least 10,000 Mongolian and Han troops. In other words, the number of real combat effectiveness was only about 20,000.
It would take about five or six thousand to besiege Zhenjiang Fort, and it would take nearly ten thousand troops to garrison Fengcheng to ensure that the food routes and back roads were open. In the end, the remaining troops would only be fifteen to six thousand.
After entering North Korea, even if Uiju City is not attacked, there will be thousands of people left to guard and monitor, and only about 10,000 people can move to plunder.
"If we can fight a war of annihilation on the ground in North Korea and wipe out thousands of its troops, plus the results of the Liaodong battle, we can kill 80,000 of them, and the time for the decisive battle may be advanced."
Guo Dajing narrowed his eyes, stood up and came to the sand table. His eyes moved on it, thinking rapidly in his mind, perfecting the battle plan that had gradually taken shape.
If it is limited to North Korea, its vision is too narrow, and the response strategies that can be adopted are too limited. If you look at the entire Liaodong war situation, it will suddenly become clearer and there will be more choices.
If you want to eliminate as many Jianlu as possible, you don't necessarily have to set the battlefield in North Korea. Although it is too late to send more troops to North Korea now, it is not easy to add ammunition and supplies.
But if you expand the battlefield, you will find that cutting off the Jianlu's retreat can be a severe blow in Korea and Liaodong.
As for Korea, since it is a war and there is no loss at all, that is impossible. It can still be done by strengthening the walls and clearing the country, blocking attacks and harassment, and minimizing losses as much as possible.
"Tongyuan Fort, Fengcheng, Tangzhan Fort." Guo Dajing pointed with his finger and said to He Kegang: "This is the only way for Jianlu to attack Liaodong. Any place occupied by our army will cut off Jianlu's path.
Way out."
There was only one main road. In ancient times, vehicles transported supplies and relied heavily on the main road. If you were going over mountains and ridges, there were naturally trails, but how big could the transportation volume be with people on horseback?
Jianlu relied on the mobility of the cavalry, and probably wanted to fight quickly and gather food quickly, so they would not carry too much food and supplies.
But the idea is so beautiful, once difficulties are encountered, it is difficult to make up for it and reverse the failure. For example, North Korea's strong walls and clearing the country, such as the special operations battalion's layer-by-layer interceptions and delays, may increase Jianlu's weaknesses.
The most important thing is the gap in military strength. In southern Liaoning, the Dongjiang Army was able to rely on solid fortifications, sharp firearms, and stabilize the front with fewer men and horses.
In this case, the number of troops that can be transferred to Liaodong will be greatly increased, forming a strength advantage in the Liaodong region.
"There are two infantry corps in southern Liaoning, plus one cavalry battalion, which is enough to hold the line of defense." Guo Dajing's pointer placed heavily on the Xiuyan area, "Here, add one more infantry battalion, two cavalry battalions, and five more
Thousands of new training camp officers and soldiers.”
Liu Xingzhi leads two infantry battalions and is currently stationed at Pi Island, leaving one infantry battalion for Guo Dajing. Since he does not want to continue to increase troops in North Korea, this infantry battalion can be invested in other directions.
At the same time, the training of officers and soldiers in the new training camp in Liao Town is almost completed, and the remaining five thousand can be mixed with the two infantrymen in Liaonan to ensure that the defense line is foolproof.
The total strength of the North Korean army, the special operations battalion, the left, front, and central associations, plus two cavalry battalions, reached more than 60,000, forming a strength advantage over the Jianlu.
Guo Dajing's pointer drew a line on the sand table, from Xiuyan to Fengcheng, and said in a deep voice: "Concentrate most of the troops in the Xiuyan area, attack Fengcheng, and strive to occupy the west to block the Liao and Shen Jianlu;
To the east, attack the enemy in depth..."
In the original plan, there was no such a large-scale war. Before the decisive battle was prepared, Guo Dajing just wanted to wear down the Jianlu who attacked Liaodong and return in defeat.
But the Jianlu obviously did not want a superficial victory. They wanted to force North Korea to change its attitude and plunder people and materials from North Korea. This was something Guo Dajing could not tolerate.
Since you dare to come out, don't go back. At least, it is absolutely impossible to escape intact.
"I'm afraid Jianlu will station heavy troops in Fengcheng to ensure the safety of their retreat." He Kegang said worriedly: "Siege operations usually cause a lot of casualties, but we must be fully prepared."
As the general of Liao Town, He Kegang naturally understood the difficulty of attacking fortresses during the battles between Ningyuan and Ningjin. Although Jianlu did not have Hongyi cannons, he did not fully understand the Dongjiang Army's ability to attack fortresses.
Guo Dajing chuckled and said: "Our army is in no shortage of the most important artillery for attacking fortresses. If Jianlu has a heavy force in Fengcheng, he will be able to annihilate them in one fell swoop."
The troops left to defend the city are mostly Mongolian or Han soldiers, estimated to be around four to five thousand, with at most 1,800 forming a military formation. Once the city is breached, the combat effectiveness and will to resist will not be too strong.
As for the siege operations, the Dongjiang Army relies on its sharp weapons and equipment, and its combat power is no less than relying on strong defense. Of course, for now, there are not many successful cases in practice, and the results are not significant.
Ten thousand to twenty thousand troops attacked Fengcheng. Ten thousand troops blocked the enemy reinforcements at Lianshanguan at Xielie Station to the north of Fengcheng. The special operations battalion intercepted the Jianlu troops who penetrated deep into Liaodong in the south.
Guo Dajing has already made a general deployment of his troops. Of course, this depends on the specific situation. However, if the advantage of relatively sufficient troops can be used, the chance of victory is very high.
He Kegang was still concerned, pointed to Liaoyang, and said: "If Jianlu mobilizes troops from Liaoyang to the east to aid, the troops from southern Liaoning will have to cross Haizhou and attack Anshan Post to have a containment effect. They may be out of reach."
That may be the beginning of a decisive battle in advance. It is impossible for Jianlu to watch the last mobile forces be destroyed in Liaodong, and it is completely foreseeable to provide full support.
Guo Dajing nodded slightly and said: "What General He said is absolutely true. It is entirely possible for the scale to gradually expand from a small war to a big war. This is probably something that neither side is willing to do, but it is unavoidable."
After a pause, he said slowly: "Jianlu has two options, one is to directly support eastward, the other is to attack southern Liaoning and contain our army. The first option is the most feasible, and must be deployed accordingly.
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He Kegang nodded and said: "The general also thought that Jianlu would leave a small number of troops to defend Anshanyi and Liaoyang, and the remaining troops would reinforce Liaodong."
Guo Dajing pursed his lips slightly and said slowly: "If our army holds on to the blockade with 20,000 troops, it should be enough to withstand the Jianlu reinforcements and deal an annihilating blow to the Jianlu troops who penetrate deep into Liaodong."
In the final analysis, Guo Dajing's confidence still lies in the defensive strength of the Dongjiang Army. It cannot prevent the Jianlu from Liaoyang from sending reinforcements, but it can make it difficult for them to overcome Fengcheng.
He Kegang opened his mouth, but in the end he said no more, but sighed heavily in his heart.
If it weren't for Zu Dashou's selfishness and stubbornness, the Dongjiang Army would now have at least 10,000 more troops, and the battle arrangement would be much easier.
Now, the troops are barely sufficient, and the chances of winning have naturally dropped a lot.
Guo Dajing stared at the sand table without moving his eyes for a long time.
Whether it can turn into a decisive battle that comes in advance, he has already made up his mind.
The strategic initiative lies with the Dongjiang Army, which is particularly good at relying on strong defense. As long as it persists until the Liaodong Jianlu are severely damaged or eliminated, the Dongjiang Army can completely retreat, and the Jianlu must not have the motivation to continue to pay casualties.
The time for a decisive battle has not come yet, but after Jianlu suffered another heavy blow, they could only sit back and wait for death, waiting for the Dongjiang army to strengthen its troops and give them the final fatal blow.
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The Chinese New Year is getting closer, but the festive atmosphere has been replaced by intense mobilization and mobilization.
However, the actions of the Dongjiang Army were not discovered by Jianlu, which was due to the measures that the people had already taken during the resettlement.
The front line was full of troops stationed there, and even the transportation of militiamen was stopped at a warehouse far away from the front line and was not allowed to go any further.
The people's residence was far away from the front line. Although among the Liao people who escaped, it was not ruled out that there were spies sent by the Jianlu. However, after entering the Liaonan base area, it was discovered that they basically wanted to spread the news to the outside world.
impossible.
The blockade and isolation on land are tight, and the only way is to take a boat. However, the Jianlu have retreated to the inland, and it is definitely an unachievable task to take a boat to the sea and then sneak back to the shore.
The shortcomings in spying have been going on for a long time. Jianlu has been repeatedly frustrated, which is also a very important reason.
Guo Dajing quickly mobilized his troops and generals and reported to Mao Wenlong.
After receiving the letter, Mao Wenlong quickly rushed to Gaizhou to take over the command of the Liaonan troops from Guo Dajing and learn more about the details of the battle.
"I originally wanted the commander to have a good year, but the build-up of captives has not stopped, and the commander has to work again." Guo Dajing welcomed Mao Wenlong into the headquarters and said apologetically.
Mao Wenlong waved his hand indifferently, took off his fur cloak, and said: "I also expected that Jianlu would not just sit back and wait for us to be ready."
Guo Dajing took the cloak and hung it up, and said: "The last general said quite clearly in his letter that Jianlu should repeat Dingmao's attack on the dynasty, plundering the population, plundering money and materials. If his attempt is defeated and his effective strength is eliminated, Ping'an will be defeated.
The great cause of Liao Dynasty can be advanced again."
Mao Wenlong sat down, took the hot tea brought by the attendant, took two sips, and then said: "Since it is led by Amin, Dudu, and Jierhalang, they are probably going to attack North Korea. But based on Jianlu's current situation
The strength will not go too far, it will only intimidate and threaten North Korea."
After a pause, he added: "To be able to draw out 30,000 troops is already the limit of Jianlu. If this battle can be won, Jianlu can only sit back and wait for death, and it will be difficult for him to take the initiative to attack."
It was precisely because of this consideration that Guo Dajing decided to expand the scale of this battle. And with the strength of the Dongjiang Army, the certainty of victory was quite high. This chapter has been completed!