In fact, at that time, smallpox virus was a worldwide disease!
In Europe, high-ranking officials and ordinary people alike suffered from the smallpox virus. According to statistics, in just one hundred years of the 18th century, as many as 150 million people died of smallpox in Europe.
Compared with the Manchus who had lived with the Han people for a long time in Liaodong, the Mongolians had weaker resistance to smallpox. Therefore, Amin proposed to replace the Jurchens in Yizhou with Mongolians who had suffered from pox.
Baile Yuetuan was the eldest son of Daishan. He played a great role when Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne. He was also a person that Huang Taiji trusted greatly. He accompanied Amin on the expedition and had a clamping effect.
Hearing what Amin said, Yue Tuan pondered for a moment and said: "When we set out for the expedition, King Khan gave instructions: He asked me to wait for the camera to move, advance if we can, and don't force if we can't. After several battles,
The Koreans are already well prepared, but if they go too deep, there may be an empty space in the rear, which the enemy can take advantage of."
Jierhalang agreed and said: "The attack on Tieshan failed, failed to capture and kill Mao Wenlong, and failed to severely damage the Dongjiang Army. We must not ignore it."
Amin's face darkened and he said: "Although King Khan has given instructions, he has entrusted us with all affairs in North Korea without any remote control. Why not report it to King Khan now and ask him to make a decision?"
After a pause, he emphasized: "Mao Wenlong fled to the island, and the Dongjiang army was short of food and supplies. Even if it attacks, how can it threaten our army? Although the Koreans are well prepared, their combat power is low, so there is no need to take it too seriously."
"Since we are asking King Khan to make a decision, why should we keep arguing?" Du Du said with a smile: "Just follow Erbeile's suggestion and send someone to report to King Khan urgently."
Shuo Tuo also nodded in agreement and said: "The defenses of Anzhou City are already crumbling. Tomorrow I will personally lead an attack and the city will be destroyed."
Azig was the youngest and had few qualifications. After expressing his support, he remained low-key and silent.
Seeing that everyone no longer objected, Amin felt a little satisfied and sent someone to report to Huang Taiji immediately.
Although Anzhou is an important town, Amin cannot be satisfied with it. In his plan, he must fight all the way to the royal city of Joseon and then strive to become independent.
As for the emptiness in the rear, he didn't care. Firstly, he looked down upon the Dongjiang Army, and secondly, he didn't intend to go back, so there was nothing to worry about.
After seeing the grandeur and splendor of the Joseon Royal City, there must be some people who are unwilling to go back and want to stay in Korea and enjoy themselves independently, right?
Amin also knew that Huang Taiji was not at ease with him, and sent Du Du, Yue Tuo, Shuo Tuo, Azige and other Baylor to monitor him.
But the main force in conquering North Korea is Xianglan Banner, which is Amin's troops. Therefore, he still has some confidence.
However, he did not expect that in the end, not only did he fail to stand on his own feet, but he also caused a considerable loss to his own blue flag, laying the groundwork for future tragedies.
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Phi Island.
Chen Jisheng finally waited for reinforcements, including Li Weiluan from Lushun, Shang Kexi from Guanglu Island, Yu Liangtai from Xiaochangshan, and Qiu Zhentai from Shicheng Island. In total, there were more than 4,000 troops.
Before he could dispatch his troops and choose the location for the raid, Zhang Pan's men had returned to Pi Island and reported that they had captured Longchuan and killed hundreds of enemies.
"Three hundred captives, two hundred barbers——" Chen Jisheng expressed his surprise that Zhang Pan's troops captured Longchuan with hundreds of thousands of troops and wiped out the five hundred defenders.
"Your Majesty, the heads and prisoners are all here, so we don't dare to make false reports." The messenger bowed and handed over his hands, saying: "General Zhang doesn't know yet that your Majesty has arrived on the island. I would also like to ask your Majesty to send a ship to help our troops return to the island."
Chen Jisheng smiled, covering up his gaffe, and said: "This is natural. I will send a ship immediately and you will lead the way."
The messenger did not leave immediately, but reported again: "According to the intercepted information, there are a thousand defenders of Yizhou, all of whom are captives."
Chen Jisheng raised his eyebrows, turned to the generals in the tent, and said emotionally: "This is an opportunity, what do you think?"
Li Weiluan nodded and said: "General Zhang has more than a thousand men, plus my troops, five thousand against one thousand, we should be able to fight."
Shang Kexi also agreed and said: "Even if the siege fails, there should be no problem in harassing and containing the city."
Yu Liangtai and Qiu Zhentai also expressed their support. They both felt that there was a military advantage and there was no risk of defeat even if they were not victorious.
"That being the case -" Chen Jisheng pondered for a moment, then finally made up his mind and said: "Then we will assemble the army and set out, join forces with General Zhang, and attack Yizhou."
The Jianlu who attacked Tieshan had already gone west and penetrated deep into Korea. The enemy in Longchuan was defeated by Zhang Pan, and there was almost no obstacle to landing in Yizhou.
Moreover, the Dongjiang Army has a navy and is good at sneak attacks. Uiju is not far from the mouth of the Yalu River, so it can be said to be the most suitable target at hand.
Of course, the victory of Zhang Pan's troops also inspired other troops.
Although they did not know the specific circumstances of the attack on Longchuan, they had an illusion that most of the enemies left behind to defend the city were weak soldiers with not very strong combat capabilities.
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Night spreads its dark wings again, covering the earth, mountains, rivers, woods, and rivers.
Guo Dajing carefully observed the movements around him before sinking into his own consciousness and starting his busy work again.
Crossbow arrows, thunderbolt clay balls, and fire guns were replenished as needed, and no fillings were left out. Even the fire guns were filled and loaded, and they were placed neatly.
It can be said that the current Guo Dajing is a small arsenal by himself. If there is a dangerous place, he can defend against the attack of hundreds of people.
Zhang Pan led the troops to retreat to the seaside. After Guo Dajing and others took charge of the warning, it was already half a day's journey from Longchuan.
After the Battle of Longchuan, Guo Dajing gained an in-depth understanding of the fighting style at that time. Combined with the knowledge and theories of later generations, he also gained a lot of insights.
In terms of the strength of the Dongjiang Army itself, it is not advisable to fight the Jianlu in the field. Although the Dongjiang Army still dares to fight, it is much stronger than the Ming army defending the city in western Liaoning.
If it is defensive, by taking advantage of the favorable terrain, the Dongjiang Army can close the gap in combat power with Jianlu.
In the same way, in the melee in the streets, although the Dongjiang Army does not have an advantage, the disadvantage in personal combat power is not so obvious when more people fight against fewer people.
The Jianlu's biggest enemy was themselves. Their contempt for the Dongjiang Army, or the Ming Army, often made them unprepared when they were suddenly attacked.
If I have a group of troops in the future, how should I fight against Jianlu so that I can use my strengths and avoid weaknesses to achieve victory?
Guo Dajing was thinking while working, imagining various tactics and deducing various arrangements for attack, defense, and ambush.
Although it will take a long time for Guo Dajing to learn and master the command and planning of ancient wars. But there are born famous generals, and there are more country bumpkin generals who can grow up from actual combat.
Guo Dajing is more qualified than others. He knows the trends and stages of military development in history.