Four hundred and seventieth chapters Quartet Qi launch
Regarding the conquest of North Korea, Amin and others knew that it was related to the stability of Houjin, and even more related to the long-term confrontation with the increasingly powerful Dongjiang Town.
However, the failure of the operation and the setback of Zhenjiang Fort also made them feel pressure and danger.
"Leave four thousand elite troops to monitor Zhenjiang Fort, and the rest will invade North Korea. Within three days, we will withdraw our troops and return." Jirharang suggested, and then turned his attention to Amin, waiting for him to make a decision.
They did not dare to delay for too long, and this was already several days shorter than planned. In their estimation, they had to safely withdraw from Liaodong before the Dongjiang Army in southern Liaoning arrived to support them.
Amin pondered for a moment, nodded, and said: "This is a very good idea. In order to mobilize the troops as soon as possible, I think it is better to divide the troops into the court. It is still Ding Maonian's offensive route, one to attack Yizhou, and the other to attack Longchuan."
The purpose of dividing the troops was to increase the scope of plunder and improve the efficiency of plunder. And the contempt for North Korea's military power was the key factor in Amin's move.
The Dongjiang Army is difficult to defeat, so it is up to the North Korean Army to regain face.
Amin was thinking of Ding Maonian, who led tens of thousands of troops, conquered every enemy, and conquered all battles. He directly attacked Seoul and almost reached Ganghwa Island, capturing the glory of the Joseon royal family alive.
Thinking of this, he glanced at Jierhalang and Dudu inadvertently.
If it weren't for the obstruction of these two guys, Yue Tuo, Shuo Tuo, and Azig, he might have become the King of Joseon now, living happily in the magnificent Joseon Palace!
Resentment is unavoidable, and it has not diminished because of Huang Taiji's death. Others can just pay it back, but Jierhalang, a biological brother, does not help, which makes Amin even more angry and difficult to calm down.
"I agree with Er Baylor's arrangement." Du Du was the first to agree. "There are more than 10,000 troops in each route, and they will invade North Korea at the same time. They will meet up with the main army at Mashi Island three days later."
In this launch, the total number of captives was 30,000, and the Han and Mongolian troops were nearly 10,000. They were cannon fodder troops and were not very powerful. Only 20,000 Eight Banners cavalry were the elite.
Excluding the troops left behind in Fengcheng, Tangzhan Fort, Zhenjiang Fort and other places, as well as battle losses, there were only about 20,000 troops left.
Even so, Amin and others believed that the attack on North Korea was enough. They did not seek to conquer the city. In the field battle, the Jianlu despised the North Korean army even more.
Amin nodded and said: "How about one leads one group to attack Yizhou, and the other two lead the other group?"
There is nothing to choose from here. Although Jilharang wanted to follow Amin to prevent him from doing something stupid again, it was obvious that Amin didn't want to take him with him.
With thousands of troops, he is not stupid enough to set up his own business. Even if North Korea is weak, it cannot be conquered.
After thinking this, Jierhalang felt relieved and happily expressed his willingness to go with Dudu.
The plan has been decided and action will begin tomorrow. Amin and others got up and went to their respective tents to rest.
As night falls, a moon seems to be wrapped in a veil, spreading its hazy light to the earth.
An army of several thousand people braved the cold wind, climbed over mountains and forests, and quietly approached Tangzhan Fort.
Feng Xijian reined in his horse's head at the top of the mountain, raised his telescope, and looked down from a high position.
The mountains, woods, and roads are all covered in cold ice and snow. In the field of view of the telescope, everything seems to be frozen.
"Sir, the forward report has arrived at the designated position fifteen miles away from Tangzhan Fort." A messenger came on horseback and bowed on horseback to report.
Feng Xijian put down the telescope, pondered for a moment, and said: "Let them pay attention to hiding and lurking. Tomorrow night will be the time to take action."
The soldiers took the order and left. Feng Xijian sent another person to send the order, and the whole army chose a place to camp and stop advancing.
"Your Excellency, are you waiting for the Jianlu to invade North Korea?" Li Lixiao, the military commander-in-chief, heard the order to set up camp and asked with some confusion: "Are you worried that the friendly troops will not arrive as scheduled?"
Feng Xijian smiled and said: "Both of them! Of course, I have other ideas, that is, I am not sure how many troops Jianlu will keep outside Zhenjiang Fort, and whether there is a possibility of internal and external attacks."
Li Lixiao was a little confused. He was worried that it was too far away from Zhenjiang Fort and would not be able to seize the opportunity once there was an opportunity. At this location, it was almost halfway between Tangzhan Fort and Zhenjiang Fort, so he could take care of both the left and right.
"Today's attack on the city will cost the captives a lot, and the remaining troops will not be less than 3,000." Li Lixiao followed this idea and said slowly: "And they will be elite."
Feng Xijian nodded and said: "Our army still lacks cavalry to assist in the battle. It is not appropriate to reveal our combat intentions at this time. When the flying cavalry arrives, we can show off our capabilities."
As for Tangzhan Fort, the First Division of the Special Operations Battalion and Kong Youde's rear alliance were preparing to work together to capture it, and with the cooperation of Guo Dajing's troops, attack Xiuyan City.
Of course, the plan was implemented step by step. The first and most important thing was to cut off the retreat route of the invaders and the invaders, and to concentrate their forces for encirclement and annihilation.
This requires the blocking troops to resist the front and rear attacks, one is the Jianlu who are eager to retreat, and the other is the enemy who comes for reinforcements.
Similarly, the Jianlu invaders who invaded Liaodong would encounter a fierce counterattack and be surrounded by the Dongjiang Army with superior strength.
Therefore, Feng Xijian knew very well that he must prioritize the action of cutting off the enemy's retreat. As for flanking the Jianlu camp outside Zhenjiang Fort, it came second.
Now, he personally leads 3,000 troops. As a force to cooperate with the rear alliance, his first task is to successfully capture Tangzhan Fort. However, the force is slightly insufficient, so he naturally tries to be as cautious as possible to prevent Jianlu from discovering it prematurely.
Just as Feng Xijian's troops were camping and lurking around Tangzhan Fort, the Hou Xie led by Kong Youde and the flying cavalry battalion led by Liu Xingzuo were also rushing towards Tangzhan Fort in the ice and snow.
After resting for two days, ammunition and supplies were transported again. This new force that joined the Liaodong War was full of energy and physical strength, and quickly advanced towards Tangzhan Fort along the roads that had been reconnoitred.
"General, do you want to send someone to contact the special operations battalion?" Liu Yingguo, who had just joined the Dongjiang Army from Liao Town and was still in the internship stage, made a careful suggestion.
Kong Youde shook his head slightly and said: "Tomorrow we will launch an attack on Tangzhan Fort. Before that, the most important thing is to keep it secret to prevent Jianlu from noticing."
After a pause, he continued to explain: "With the strength of the Hou Xie Association, it is fully capable of capturing Tangzhan Fort on its own. Even if the special operations battalion is delayed, it will not affect the combat plan."
Liu Yingguo nodded. Since he was so confident, he didn't need to say more.
Kong Youde glanced at Liu Yingguo and said with a smile: "General Liu, you don't know the Dongjiang Army well enough. After this battle, you will be able to get familiar with it."
Liu Yingguo laughed along with him and said: "I have heard about the Dongjiang Army's powerful combat power. I am really looking forward to seeing it in person this time."
"If it's a field battle, our army may be very different from the Jianlu army; but if it's a defensive battle, it can withstand at least twice as many enemies."
Kong Youde seemed to be showing off, but also seemed to be dispelling Liu Yingguo's doubts, and said with confidence: "Besides, our army still has the flying cavalry battalion behind it, which is enough to compete with Jianlu in the field."
"I heard that the Flying Cavalry Camp was built by Guo Shuai, who invested the most and had the highest expectations." Liu Yingguo asked uncertainly: "General Liu and others in the Flying Cavalry Camp were the first to fight alongside Guo Shuai, and they have a deep friendship.
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Kong Youde chuckled twice and said: "This is a bit exaggerated. If we say that we fought side by side with Guo Shuai, it was the same for a certain family in North Korea. At that time, Guo Shuai was just a small flag officer."
Shrugging his shoulders, Kong Youde said helplessly: "It's just that each of them performed his own duties later on. Kong was on Pi Island, and Guo Shuai was on Guanglu Island. The friendship is naturally not as good as the two of them getting along day and night."
Liu Yingguo hurriedly said: "The depth of friendship does not depend on the number of meetings. General Kong can lead the rear alliance, which shows that he has the trust and respect of Mao Shuai and Guo Shuai."
Kong Youde smiled and said nothing more. In his heart, he indeed thought so.
In addition to Mao Shuai, Guo Shuai, or Chen Jisheng who has completely turned to politics, the Dongjiang Army also counts the commanders of their five associations, as well as the commanders of the flying cavalry battalion and the special operations battalion.
When the great cause of Ping Liao is completed, they will inevitably be promoted to officials; and Liaodong is so big, they will also inevitably guard one side.
No matter how young Guo Shuai is, how ambitious he is, they will have a great future, which will never stop at Liaodong.
Everyone has their own thoughts and calculations, but a bright future should be what everyone is looking forward to. As for soldiers, living in peace and quiet in Nanshan is not what they hope for.
This is the torture that peacetime has had on warriors, so there are so many generals who provoke border provocations.
It's very simple. Without military merit, there will be no promotion. When your hair turns gray and your strength weakens, your military career will regrettably end.
"Report to the general. General Liu asked if he can arrive on time." The signal trooper came galloping over and bowed to report: "Does the flying cavalry battalion need to take the lead?"
Kong Youde waved his hand without thinking and said: "Go back and inform General Liu that our army will not only arrive on time, but also arrive in advance. Please feel free to wait and slow down from the Feiqi Battalion. When the decisive battle with the enemy comes, please ask the General of the Feiqi Battalion."
Show your power."
The communications trooper took the order and turned around. Kong Youde smiled and said to Liu Yingguo: "The infantry commander is the one responsible for attacking the city. General Liu sent people to inquire because he was worried that he would not be able to launch the attack on time and affect the entire battle situation."
Flying cavalry battalions usually do not engage in head-on confrontations with Jianlu, mainly to reduce casualties. After all, training is much more difficult and takes longer than infantry.
As the commander-in-chief of the Flying Cavalry Battalion, Liu Xingzuo felt that he had a heavy responsibility because of Guo Dajing's absence, fearing that an accident would occur and he would not be able to achieve the best results.
After receiving the message from the communications corps, Liu Xingzuo felt relieved and smiled complacently at Liu Qishi beside him: "It's a bit of a fussy worry. Lao Kong won't mind, right?"
Liu Qishi smiled slightly and said, "I'm not that small-minded. Let this matter be over. Don't think too much about it."
Liu Xingzuo shrugged his shoulders, stroked the horse's head with thick gloves, and said slowly: "The defeat of Jianlu has been decided, it's just a matter of whether they can be severely damaged or completely annihilated. If Guo Shuai comes to take command, it will probably be the same as the Zunhua victory.
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"It doesn't matter whoever directs it, just follow the plan!" Liu Qishi comforted: "Even if there is a small accident, it is God's will. Why should you be too stressed?"
Liu Xingzuo smiled bitterly and said no more, but he did not completely let go of the entanglement.
"Shuai Guo is going to have a wife." Liu Qishi changed the subject, stroking his beard and smiling: "If it's a boy, the reward of the hereditary royal guard will be secured."
Liu Xingzuo also laughed, but then he thought of a question and asked doubtfully: "If she's not a wife, she is a concubine. It doesn't seem to be in line with the court etiquette."
Liu Qishi blinked and realized that he had ignored this problem. He couldn't help but said with some embarrassment: "Regardless of the concubines, with Guo Shuai's temperament, he will always earn more wealth for his children and grandchildren."
Liu Xingzuo nodded and said with great regret: "It's a pity that the imperial court has refused to grant the title of Spyker. Otherwise, based on the achievements of Marshal Mao and Marshal Guo, it would be enough."
"The imperial court - hum!" Liu Qishi curled his lips with some disdain and disdain, "He is mean and unkind, and he has never changed his suppression and contempt for warriors."
Liu Xingzuo agreed with this. If it were based on merit, after the victory of Zunhua, Mao Wenlong would be granted the title of Marquis, and Guo Dajing would also have to get an earl, right?
It's a pity that the imperial court didn't express its opinions. Even though he was promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief, it was still considered as a reward for his merits.
As for the emperor, as a feudal era thought, Liu Qishi and Liu Xingzuo did not dare to openly complain about it, so they just referred to the imperial court as a substitute.
"I wonder if we can share the same title?" Liu Qishi had some expectations and longing, but he also knew that there was little hope, unless there would be opportunities to make contributions after Pingliao.
Liu Xingzuo smiled and joked: "It's a beautiful idea. It's better to marry a daughter-in-law first, so as not to pass on the title."
Liu Qishi rolled his eyes, but he still wasn't interested in getting married. The key was that he hadn't fallen in love with her yet, and he didn't know what his standards were.
No one knew that when it came to marrying a wife, Liu Qishi's mind could not help but flash a woman's figure. But it was fleeting and she was thrown away.
He should be gone. How did he survive in the Jianlu-controlled area for so many years?
The same night, the same moonlight, the same cold. Jianlu was still sleeping soundly in the camp outside Zhenjiang Fort, but he didn't know that the Dongjiang Army had already taken action and the noose was already around their necks.
Speed that exceeded Jianlu's expectations was the key to Dongjiang's victory. Jianlu wanted to fight quickly and retreat quickly, so Dongjiang's army also fought fast.
The troops led by Guo Dajing have marched to a place less than thirty miles away from Xiuyan and set up camp. They will rest tonight.
Whether the plan is implemented in place and whether the ministries cooperate tacitly depends on whether the time is accurate. Judging from the actions of each ministries, Guo Dajing has made allowances for errors, as long as it does not affect the entire battle situation.
After countless battles, Guo Dajing has figured out the rules.
According to the speed of travel and communication transmission in ancient times, an error of half a day has almost no impact. If it is more than one day, it depends on the specific situation.
For example, how deep did the Jianlu go, how far did it take to retreat, how long did it take, and whether the Dongjiang Army's interception of the enemy's information transmission could completely block the enemy's communication, etc.
The arrangements have been completely made, and Guo Dajing did not light the lamp or boil the oil. The real war will begin tomorrow, but as the coach, he went to bed very early. This mental state also affected his generals and soldiers.