Guo Dajing was not very enthusiastic about being promoted to nobility and nobility, which was different from the generals in Dongjiang Town.
The reason is very simple. The lofty goals and lofty ambitions destined the ideological differences between Guo Dajing and others.
Of course, everyone dislikes Glory. If he could earn a royal title for Fujino Hide, Guo Dajing would be even happier than if he was promoted to a noble title himself.
With his current status and prestige, he no longer needs rewards from the court in order to be able to command the generals. Only Mao Wenlong may be able to pose a threat to him, or deprive him of his power.
Guo Dajing was worried about this, but it was not strong, and it was not to the extent that he was at odds with Mao Wenlong.
In terms of time, he could afford to wait. Because he was young, even if Mao Wenlong was not neglected by the imperial court, he would still have ten years of energy at most.
From the perspective of traditional thinking, Mao Wenlong needs his support more, so that the tragedy of "the bird uses up its merits" and "the master's achievements shock the master" will no longer happen.
Because Mao Wenlong's thoughts were more traditional and feudal. Perhaps becoming a warlord was already his highest ideal. Therefore, he was restricted by the imperial court and intimidated by the imperial power.
But in Guo Dajing's eyes, any obstacle that stands in his way and prevents him from bringing China to the top of the world will be ruthlessly eliminated by him, including the Ninth Five Supreme Being in the palace.
It was a beautiful morning. The sky was high and crisp, the temperature was suitable, and the sunshine was shining brightly. Guo Dajing breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, he didn't sleep well that night. Who asked him to tell him that whenever military information is delivered, he must be notified immediately.
In the early morning, the Flying Tiger Regiment and the Front Association had advanced to the north of the city, set up camp, and blocked the city gate; the Flying Leopard Regiment and the Right Association also arrived at the east of the city, and also blocked the city.
"Reporting to Commander Guo, the former commander-in-chief Mao Chenglu and the commander-in-chief Li Weiluan of the right coalition are here to report." The soldiers came to report, which made Guo Dajing stunned for a moment.
Then he laughed and said, "Let them come over, and you can get two more meals."
Guo Dajing had already sent someone to inform them that the two armies were operating all night, which was very difficult. He asked them to come over in the afternoon to discuss the military situation and assign tasks.
But Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan obviously didn't find it hard, or even if it was a bit harder, they still had to show courtesy.
After Guo Dajing ordered his soldiers, he breathed the fresh air at the door of the tent and casually did some stretching and chest expansion exercises.
Mao Chenglu and Li Chengluan came hand in hand. When they saw Guo Dajing at the entrance of the tent, they quickly quickened their pace, stepped forward, bowed and saluted, saying, "I have seen Guo Dajing before."
Guo Dajing chuckled, stretched out his hand to help, and said: "The battle situation in Liaoyang has been decided. You two have made great contributions and have worked really hard."
Mao Chenglu grinned and said, "Thank you, Commander Guo. Taking a boat is easier than walking. The Jianlu were timid and did not try their best. This battle was not a happy one."
Li Weiluan smiled more reservedly and said: "Shuai Guo personally led the army and fought all the way to Liaoyang City. That is considered hard work."
"No need to be polite, no need to talk about hard work!" Guo Dajing waved his hand, motioning for the two of them to follow him into the tent, turned around and went ahead.
The three of them entered the tent and took their seats respectively. Only then did Guo Dajing ask: "What is the casualty situation of the former and right associations?"
Mao Chenglu quickly replied: "According to preliminary statistics, the casualties are one thousand three hundred and sixty-seven."
Li Weiluan also reported the figures, "The casualties under the last general's command were slightly less, totaling 738."
Guo Dajing slightly chinned his head and made a quick calculation, believing that the combat strength of the two associations was still there, and after being replenished, they would be able to carry out the next mission.
Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan looked at each other silently, with guesses in their minds.
It is impossible for the navy to make use of it as far as Liaoyang, return from Taizi River, enter Hun River on the way, and march directly to Shenyang.
The former Concorde and Right Concorde have experience in landing operations and should be more suitable for action again.
"The situation in Liaodong will be clear soon, and we estimate that we will receive the information today." Guo Dajing did not make a decision for the time being, and said with a smile: "We will discuss the next action plan after the army arrives in Liaoyang."
With the current military strength, it is possible to completely surround Liaoyang City, but there is no extra force to attack Shenyang.
Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan knew in their hearts that it was not easy to compete for them. They felt that there was a high possibility of getting the task of attacking and sinking, and they both felt excited.
At this time, the soldiers entered the tent and delivered two meals to Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan.
When marching and fighting, the food is relatively simple. Even for officers, the food is limited.
"Come, let's eat first." Guo Dajing extended his hand to greet him and said with a smile, "Let's talk while we eat."
In the military camp, there is no need for false politeness, poor hospitality, or not much food. Being able to sit down and have a meal together mainly depends on the atmosphere and the intentional closeness and respect shown.
Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan were not polite. They picked up the bowl quickly and started eating with big mouthfuls.
While Guo Dajing was eating, he asked about the situation of the garrison and some problems encountered when traveling by boat and landing operations.
Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan answered one by one, and they all discovered it after practice. They can make improvements for the next actions and actual combat.
The food was simple and eaten quickly. The soldiers came in, cleared away the bowls quickly, and served tea. This is probably a treatment that only senior officers can enjoy.
"You guys go back and have a good rest. The troops will also take turns monitoring the enemy and recover your strength."
After chatting for a while, Guo Dajing basically made a decision and said: "Make a list of the needed supplies and replenish them as soon as possible. If nothing else happens, you may have to set off by boat again and start operations."
Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan looked at each other and smiled, their hearts dropped, they bowed, saluted, and left.
Being able to become the first batch of troops to enter Shenyang is more meaningful than Liaoyang, and it is more likely to leave a name in history. This is what Mao Chenglu and Li Weiluan thought.
Everyone has their own thoughts, Guo Dajing doesn't care, he just tries to make the most beneficial decision after weighing it.
Liaoyang has been tightly besieged, so there is no need for so many men and horses. The "Ten Siege Rules" in the military manual are not golden rules and must be mastered based on the actual situation.
While Guo Dajing was preparing to attack Liaoyang City, he would also mobilize the troops heading north, which were initially determined to be the three major flying cavalry regiments, plus the former Concorde and the Right Concorde carried by the navy.
This is 50,000 troops, which is no longer something that the Jianlu in the Shenyang area can resist head-on.
"If you want to flee north calmly, let's dream!" Guo Dajing showed a sinister sneer, "It's better to flee north in a panic and have corpses all over the road."
There were more than 30,000 captives in Liaoyang City, and Guo Dajing prepared to use the left, center, rear, new corps, special operations battalions and Korean troops, totaling more than 50,000 troops, to annihilate them.
With absolutely superior firepower and doubled troop strength, Guo Dajing conservatively estimated that there would still be 20,000 to 30,000 combatable troops after the war.
After a short rest, this group of troops can cross the river and head north to join the final battle to regain Shenyang and even the entire Liaodong.
First a pincer offensive, then a three-pronged attack, the Jianlu were completely driven out of Liaodong, ending this abominable war that lasted for more than ten years and resulted in over a million casualties.
Guo Dajing studied the map for a long time and perfected the subsequent battle plan. Now, he only had to wait for the Liaodong Corps to arrive before he could launch operations and give Jianlu a big "surprise".
We must try our best to destroy and obstruct the goals that the enemy hopes to achieve. This is the most basic principle of war.
Jianlu wanted to use Liaoyang City to contain the Dongjiang Army's attack, so as to delay the attack, preserve the autumn harvest, or move the people north to avoid disaster.
However, Guo Dajing did not regard Liaoyang City as an obstacle to the continued peace of Liaoning. At least he could not contain all the Dongjiang Army. This was the advantage of having strong troops.
"Guo Shuai, the Za family feels refreshed in the morning. There must be good news coming, right?" Fang Zhenghua laughed and walked in with a smile on his face.
Guo Dajing smiled slightly and said: "Our army has completely surrounded Liaoyang, and Jianlu has become a turtle in the urn. Is this good news?"
Fang Zhenghua nodded repeatedly, with light in his eyes, and said: "The Za family remembers that Guo Shuai said that the battle of Liaoyang is the decisive battle of Pingliao. Now it seems that Pingliao has a winning chance and is just around the corner."
Guo Dajing pondered for a moment and said: "I have never mentioned Pingliao's standards. Dongjiang Town and the imperial court's standards are still different."
Oh, Fang Zhenghua looked surprised, thinking that Dongjiang Town had some new demands at this critical moment, forcing the court to give in and agree.
Guo Dajing said slowly: "The imperial court's plan to ping Liao should be to recover Liao and Shen, or to drive the Jianqi out of the border wall, right? But for the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town who want to take root in Liaodong, long-term stability is the most important thing
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Fang Zhenghua blinked his eyes and thought about Guo Dajing's words, obviously he still didn't quite understand.
Guo Dajing stretched out his hand and asked Fang Zhenghua to sit down, and continued to explain: "While recovering the lost territory in Liaodong, our army must try to kill and injure as many of the Jianlu's effective forces as possible so that they will no longer be in trouble after they withdraw from Liaodong."
"That's it." Fang Zhenghua breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Guo Shuai has a far-reaching strategy, which can not only bring peace to Liaoning, but also maintain long-term peace and stability. Naturally, it is the best."
At this time, the conditions proposed to the imperial court, regardless of whether they were harsh or not, gave the impression that they were taking advantage of the opportunity to threaten, and the emperor would definitely feel uncomfortable.
However, killing more captives means that the imperial court will spend a lot of reward money. Fang Zhenghua grinned secretly and thought to himself: Is it really for long-term peace and stability, or is it an opportunity to get more silver from the imperial court?
Guo Dajing waved his hand and said: "Liaoyang will definitely be recovered, it's just a matter of time. The annihilation of tens of thousands of enemies means that the Jianlu are no longer able to defend Liaodong. But it is not that easy for them to escape intact."
Fang Zhenghua said: "Guo Shuai has a plan, so the Za family will just wait for the news."
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "It's up to people to plan things, and it's up to God to make things happen. Whether it will succeed or not is yet to be seen. In short, the Dongjiang Army will do its best to relieve Long Live's worries and ensure the stability of the Ming Dynasty."
Guo Dajing said that these were also for a purpose, to vaccinate Chongzhen in advance.
Don't think that if the Ping Liao Dynasty is successful, Liaodong will be peaceful and peaceful. The remnants of the Jianqi forces are still there, and the Dongjiang Army cannot just release Nanshan. It still has to defend Liaodong and guard against the Jianqi invaders.
The court does not need to spend a lot of money, but Liaodong's policy is the basis for the Dongjiang Army to maintain its combat effectiveness, and it cannot be shaken at all.
The imperial court had agreed to a five-year period, but after five years, Guo Dajing was still not prepared to change. By then, the situation would be different, and it would not be too late to find excuses.
Moreover, the five years of development, Liaodong's output, and the strength of the Dongjiang Army were beyond the power of the imperial court to suppress.
Guo Dajing would never hand over the fruits of victory that he spent countless lives and blood to Chongzhen and hand them over to those incompetent and corrupt officials to harm and waste them.
It’s time for the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town who have suffered so much from the war to enjoy peace and live a comfortable life.
More importantly, Liaodong will be the foundation for Guo Dajing to conquer the world, and it will also be his only experimental field.
Liaodong can not only provide grain and grass supplies and elite soldiers from hundreds of battles, but can also form a set of effective policies and measures that benefit the country and the people to avoid taking wrong paths and detours in the future.
Guo Dajing had made up his mind and walked out of the tent. Under the guard of his own soldiers, he mounted his war horse and began his inspection.
The Jianlu troops had abandoned all their positions outside the city, and the troops of the Five Associations participating in the siege were filling in the trenches to prepare for the attack.
The work of blocking the water in the moat and carrying out drainage was also carried out simultaneously. Tens of thousands of people took turns serving as guards and taking turns in construction. The scene was very spectacular.
The Jianlu on the city just watched helplessly, not even firing the artillery. The range was not quite enough, but most of them felt that firing the artillery would have no effect.
The moat leads into the Taizi River. It is about three meters deep and more than twenty meters wide. It is still more than thirty meters away from the city wall. It is also the last barrier for Jianlu to guard the city.
"If we start digging the tunnel from the moat, it should be faster. After all, the distance is only a few dozen meters." Guo Dajing thought and shook his head, "But if it is too close, I am afraid it will be disturbed and destroyed by the built prisoners on the city."
Although he likes tunnel blasting to bombard cities and kill enemies at the same time, Guo Dajing also knows that he must judge based on the actual situation. Sometimes, it is really difficult to use tunnel blasting.
It will take about two or three days, or even longer, to block the water and drain the water, and to dry the mud. If you want to break through the city, the safest way is to use Hongyi cannon to bombard it continuously.
Guo Dajing was a little hesitant. He wondered if it would be a waste of time to resort to shelling after discovering that tunnel blasting was not feasible after two or three days.
In the east of the city, Guo Dajing unexpectedly ran into Geng Mingzhan, the commander of the Tuying camp, who was surveying and discussing tunnel blasting with some key personnel.
"How is it?" Guo Dajing jumped off his horse, raised his hands to Geng Mingzhan and others who came forward to salute, and asked with a smile: "Is it difficult to blast the tunnel?"
Geng Mingzhan bowed and replied: "The general and his subordinates carefully surveyed, studied and discussed, and concluded that it would be most suitable to dig the tunnel from the east. Guo Shuai, you see, the terrain of Liaoyang City is high in the east and low in the west, and the water from the Prince River is also...
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Guo Dajing listened carefully and felt that the analysis by Geng Mingzhan and others was very reasonable. He only thought about blasting from all sides, but ignored other situations.
Liaoyang City is in the shape of a "sun". If you attack from the south or north, you will have to go through another attack on the city wall. If you attack the city from the east and west, the north and south barriers in the city will not work.