The hall was brightly lit, and Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing, who had just returned, were drinking slowly, talking and laughing. In addition to the joy of victory, there were also discussions about future plans.
"Deputy Marshal Chen should know the financial situation better than I do. Since there are difficulties, the time to send troops to Jinzhou and Guangning can be postponed to the spring of next year." Guo Dajing toasted a glass of wine and had an idea of adjustment.
Mao Wenlong lowered his head and said: "Now that the Jianlu are destroyed, how can the Mongolian tribes dare to compete with our army? Let them withdraw at any time. There is no need to worry too much."
Guo Dajing also believed that he had acted too hastily. Jinzhou and Guangning did not have much impact on the current situation, and occupying them a few months earlier did not bring much benefit.
Of course, delaying the garrison may be detrimental to the Mongolian tribes, because they are afraid that Hu Duntu will take action after returning eastward to deal with these Mongolian rebellions.
However, there are practical difficulties. If we send troops now, all food and grass supplies must be transported from southern Liaoning, and the logistics pressure is quite high.
"Ningyuan has some farming this year, and it is convenient to transport it to Juehua Island by sea. If we add two thousand troops, it shouldn't be a big problem." Guo Dajing retreated to the next best thing and thought of a remedy.
Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment and said: "That's okay, as long as the Navy can ensure sea transportation."
Looking at Guo Dajing, Mao Wenlong showed a happy smile and said: "Pingliao's great cause has finally been successful. I can finally let go and enjoy my leisure time. Dajing, you don't have to be too tense. When everything is over, relax
Relax."
Guo Dajing smiled and nodded, and said: "As long as there is nothing going on in the court and there is no change in the tiger, the rabbit, or the rabbit, it will be difficult not to relax."
No matter how the court arranges it or how it responds, the joy and relief of Ping Liao's success are irrepressible and joyful.
More than ten years of battlefield battles and hardships are finally over. As soon as I relax, I naturally feel tired.
Guo Dajing is not like this. After several years of hard work and hard work, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The next work will have no major impact on the overall situation of Liaodong. He also wants to have a good rest and spend a restful year.
"It is not easy for the general to enjoy leisure in Shenyang City." Guo Dajing said with a smile: "If we want to save food and supplies, most of the army will still have to go back to Liaonan or Liaodong to eat. It is better for the general to accompany the general.
The commander will return to Liaoyang or southern Liaoning, and we will decide where to go after the New Year."
Since the plan to occupy all of Liaodong has been delayed, northern Liaoning and other places are not far behind. Shenyang can also reduce the garrison. Anyway, there are no enemies, and there will be time to start next spring.
Mao Wenlong smiled and nodded when he heard this, and said: "If Vice General Chen knew that the plan had changed, he would definitely be relieved and no longer have to worry about the transfer of grain and grass supplies."
After a pause, he continued: "Although Shenyang is an important town in Liaodong, it is still of little use. The army has fought hard, and the soldiers should relax and enjoy some comfortable time."
In terms of conditions, Liaonan is naturally the best, both in terms of environment and materials. After more than a year of management, Liaodong is far better than the newly recovered Liaoshen area.
Therefore, it should be the most economical and economical way to station a small number of troops in Liaoshen, reduce the transshipment and consumption of grain and grass supplies, and return to the military camp next spring.
Guo Dajing did not expect it, or he was too optimistic. Ancient roads and transportation were obviously very difficult and could not be completed in a short time.
"Next year spring will be warm and flowers will bloom, and water transportation will reopen, so the logistical pressure will be reduced a lot." Guo Dajing smiled and said, "It must be what the soldiers want when the troops return to their old bases to eat and rest."
Singing and drinking, reuniting with family, and living a good year are the best rewards for the soldiers during the Ping-Liao victory. Only in Liaonan and Liaodong can these requirements be met.
Guo Dajing finally gave up his eagerness for success and thought about it. The land was right there and he couldn't escape, and no one dared to compete with the Dongjiang Army.
"This fish is well cooked." Mao Wenlong served Guo Dajing and said with a smile, "This is the cook your Tuolin family invited from Jiangnan!"
The combination of fish from Hun River and cooks from Jiangnan is a bit strange. But as Mao Wenlong said, the taste is indeed delicious.
The Lin family was also worried that they would not be able to retain people in Liaodong, so the cook they were looking for was probably in trouble, so he could be considered a refuge here.
In fact, there are poor people and rich people everywhere. No matter how good Jiangnan is, there are still people who are not living a satisfactory life and are even begging for food.
Guo Dajing tasted it, nodded in praise, and said: "I have never been to Jiangnan, so I don't know if it is authentic or not, but it tastes pretty good."
Mao Wenlong laughed and said: "The place is different and the ingredients are different. No matter how much you try, you can't make the authentic Jiangnan flavor. But it's a little bit interesting, so it's already pretty good."
"He has almost taught others. He once mentioned to me that he wanted to open a tavern in Liaoyang or Shenyang, and I have already agreed." Mao Wenlong added: "But it will take a long time to restore the prosperity of Liaoyang and Shenyang.
Two years, right?”
Guo Dajing thought for a while and said: "Either way, opening a tavern in Shenyang is a good choice. Speaking of those who have spare money, they are probably soldiers. Shenyang is the supply base for northern and western Liaoning, and will also be the gathering place for the army.
center."
Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Okay, I will remind him that if the business is booming, he must go and thank you."
If you want business to prosper, you must promote consumption. If the people have no money, no matter how many and good the products are, they still cannot be sold.
In southern Liaoning, we have just seen signs of business recovery. But to regain the prosperity of Liaoshen, it does take one or two years of operation and accumulation.
In this regard, Guo Dajing can only let nature take its course. You may say that giving money to the people is a solution, but the effect may not be obvious.
After all, what people want to buy most now are means of production, such as cattle and horses, and what they need to buy most are poultry and livestock.
Dongjiang Town also needs enough food and supplies to accommodate the coming wave of immigrants. After Liaodong is pacified, it is expected that hundreds of thousands of Liao people who have fled the war in the customs will return home.
Therefore, farming should still be the top priority, but developing commerce should be put second. Eat enough first, then eat well. It is always a step-by-step process.
Another factor hindering commercial development is government-run business.
In order to maximize economic benefits, the materials purchased from outside are basically sold by the government itself. Although this monopoly can obtain the maximum profits, it also blocks the way for private merchants to operate in Liaodong.
It is certain that the government will retire and the people will advance, but the time and conditions are not yet mature. After the war, Guo Dajing is ready to spend more time on restoration and reconstruction, and will give more rational suggestions to Chen Jisheng.
At the same time, after the liberation of Liaodong, the number of local specialties from Liaodong will increase sharply. This will not only give the people an additional sideline business, but also an opportunity to promote foreign trade.