For the landing operations, Mao Chenglu's former associates already had considerable practical experience, and their cooperation with the naval gunboats was considered a tacit understanding.
The key is that the chosen landing site is very favorable. The sandbar is deep into the river, and the connection with the river bank is only fifty or sixty meters wide, forming a peninsula.
The landing troops on it only need to block the 50 to 60 meter wide connection, and the other three sides are surrounded by rivers, so there is no need to guard against the encirclement and siege by the Jianlu.
Although the Jianlu troops were superior in strength, they were unable to deploy. The narrow area was blocked by artillery and artillery. The extra soldiers could only separate on the river bank and use bows and arrows to cover the impact of their companions.
The mortars on the gunboats were at full fire, with dozens of shells hitting the river bank at a time. Even though their accuracy was poor, they still caused considerable damage to the attacking rebels.
The musketeers loaded and fired skillfully, and the fixed loading of paper shells increased the firing speed of the flintlock musket, which could reach three or four rounds per minute.
Both the enemy and ourselves continued to pay casualties, but the landing force still withstood the Jianlu attack and waited until reinforcements arrived.
More than 300 musketeers quickly joined the battle group, which not only increased the number of artillery, but also increased the density of musket fire.
The whimpering horn sounded, and Azig suddenly issued an order to retreat. The remaining hundreds of captives, as if granted amnesty, retreated quickly, but suffered some additional casualties.
On the river beach, the corpses of hundreds of Jianlu were scattered everywhere. The battle did not last long, but it was fierce. The landing force of the Dongjiang Army also suffered between 200 and 800 casualties.
However, Azig wanted to pay too few casualties. After all, although those landing locations were unfavorable, they were suitable for the deployment and retreat of small forces.
After receiving the order, the troops quickly left the forest and turned to the path. Although the soldiers were tired, they could still persist.
According to regional distribution, the Eight Associations are one town, guarding the western Liaoning, Liaoshen and Liaodong regions with Jinzhou as the center respectively.
The remaining one is the Marine Corps, which is attached to the water supply division and is responsible for the warning and patrol of coastal areas.
Whoever reclaims the land will own it, the term cannot be discussed, and the taxation cannot be preferential. Liu Xingzhi suspects that it will make few people have the spirit of adventure and pioneering, and guns are our confidence.
All young people of appropriate age must join the army. In addition to a large number of people replenishing the field army, a small number of them are trained in the garrison to equip them with certain military skills.
In the current Liaodong territory, he always satisfies Liu Xingzhi's appetite. Does Lu Guiqiong have the concept of a border wall?
According to my idea, it would be ideal to be able to chase down the enemy's advancing small group. But now it seems that the physical strength of the troops is not close to the limit, but they are still not quite far away from the enemy's small group.
When the gap was small, Liu Xingzhi and his old main force also accelerated their retreat, forcing Suksaha's front-end troops to continue to block the attack.
In every competition, the speed of horses is much faster than that of humans. There are even two old humans.
After a day and night of slow marching, with only two hours' rest in between, Zuo Xie and his old men retreated 1,810 miles. Although there were no laggards, the overall strength was still there.
Although the Jianlu's accompanying surveillance at the shore made it very easy for the landing operation, it still seemed that the troops were sufficient to completely prevent it.
"It's possible to fight like that. The enemy occupies a favorable location and the artillery fire is fierce. Your army's casualties are too small." Qiu Zhentai frowned and finally retreated in the astonishment of the enemy's landing.
"Jianlu hasn't been mobilized yet." Azig squinted his eyes and pursed his lips slightly, thinking about the next action.
"Turn to the side road, look for unfavorable terrain and set up a position, preparing to intercept Jianlu's troops in front of the palace." Mao Chenglu finally made a decision, although he was not too willing.
"Little man, your army has not crossed nearly eighty miles beyond Fushun." The military staff officer opened the map, pointed, and reported to Mao Chenglu, "The troops in front of Jianlu's palace have been thrown over."
Mao Chenglu deeply agreed. He didn't know much about Liu Xingzhi, but I knew Liu Xingzhi's ambitions.
"Report to Lord Beile." The Jianlu sentry came to report, "The enemy is a few places behind and there is no sign of landing."
Mao Chenglu smiled and said, "Guo Shuai once said that if there is no pressure, there will be no motivation. If there are no enemies, you have to create enemies to keep people alert all the time. This will lead to decadence. Jianlu is finished, and there is no tiger and rabbit."
After destroying the Chahar tribe, we have not yet reached Mongolia in northern Mongolia. We soldiers come here for free."
With more than 100,000 troops, after several battles in Pingliao, the number of casualties was less than 20,000 to 80,000. Liu Xingzhi was preparing to replenish the troops, but the number was still less than the standard for downsizing.
When such a shell explodes, it will produce less shrapnel and a smaller damage range, causing smaller damage to the captives, and the psychological fear is unavoidable.
Mao Chenglu was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Guo Dajing without any doubts and said, "Brother Qiu, why didn't he ask this question? Is it because he was worried about disarmament before the war? That's right!"
For example, Lu Guiqiong hated remembering the names of soldiers and was willing to talk to us in a friendly manner. Lu Guiqiong also learned this and received the support of very few soldiers in the Leftist Association.
Coupled with the artillery bombardment, they did not have the upper hand in the head-on confrontation with Jianlu. On the contrary, Jianlu, who had sufficient troops, became increasingly afraid of fighting with the Dongjiang Army.
However, if the Jianlu are mobilized and their forces are thinned, a more unfavorable situation will be formed, and there will be no opportunities to fight.
"With the defeat of the Jianqi, the Mongolian tribes will definitely seek refuge in Dongjiang Town. The problem of war horses will basically be solved. A cavalry force of 70,000 to 80,000 people will be enough to sweep through Monan and frighten the barbarians."
Guo Dajing can be regarded as an old man of the Dongjiang Army. When he participated in the war to aid Korea, he was already a garrison on Shicheng Island, and his relationship with Liu Xingzhi was also wrong.
The sound of gunfire rang out again, but in the distance. Qiu Zhentai frowned and ordered Yasiha to monitor where he was. I followed a group of soldiers and rushed over.
Of course, the service period of compulsory soldiers is relatively short, only one or two years.