The formulation of military plans only proposes the strategic goals to be achieved, and is not extremely detailed. It completely restricts the space for frontline generals to perform.※%
The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, the comparison between the enemy's and our own's strength, and changes in tactics will cause the frontline generals to change their thinking and adopt corresponding strategies. Therefore, a commander who does not know how to adapt and is rigid is a mediocre commander who will let great opportunities slip away in vain. .
Although following Zhu Yongxing's intention, the plan formulated by the Ministry of War was biased toward seeking victory in a stable manner, only the frontline generals had the most direct and clear control over the situation on the front line, and there were no restrictive orders for their command.
After the breakthrough of Jinzhou, although the Dangshuo army advanced northward along the Panshan and central Liaoning lines, it did not completely give up its plan to head east to Anshan or Liaoyang and cut off the Qing army's retreat in Gaizhou. The enemies along the way were extremely weak and offered little resistance. It seems that the only difficulty that hinders their march to Shenyang is the lengthening of the supply line and the distance of more than 300 miles. In this case, Xia Guoxiang and others naturally thought and discussed, is the tens of thousands of troops just an armed parade? Obviously, they will not Satisfied with this.
Since the Qing army's defense on this northward advance route was weak and the advance was smooth but unable to deal a heavy blow to the enemy. And the troops were sufficient, this made Xia Guoxiang and others gradually change their minds and make corresponding adjustments. With the strength of one division Together with the Marine Corps, they continued to advance slowly along the Liao River, while the main force of the Dangshuo Army crossed the Liao River and turned to Anshan in the east.
On the second day after the Dangshuo Army began to conduct cautious and tentative turning operations, the messenger from the Northeast Military Region took the sea route, traced the Liao River, and then changed horses to inform the Dangshuo Army of the latest combat intentions of the Northeast Military Region. In the Northeast Military Region In the view of the commander, the Qing army's retreat in Gaizhou was a foregone conclusion, but there seemed to be a chance of an orderly retreat.
This is undoubtedly an opportunity. The Northeast Military Region will take active actions to contain and attract the Qing army, disrupt their retreat arrangements and arrangements, and try to delay as much time as possible. At the same time, the Northeast Military Region hopes that the Dangshuo Army can cooperate with the action and strive to cut off the enemy's retreat and defeat them in one battle. Settled in Liaodong.
At this time, the Ming army in Gaizhou was launching a fierce offensive. They mobilized their troops and concentrated their main force on the east side of Gaizhou, exerting maximum pressure on the Qing army.
After receiving the notification from the Northeast Military Region, Xia Guoxiang and others also realized that it was very possible to defeat the Liao Dynasty in a battle. If the Qing army in Gaizhou retreated, losses would be inevitable, but the Ming army would indeed be unable to catch up, and there would be quite a few Qing troops capable of defeating them. Escaped smoothly. However, Zhuobutai insisted on pursuing a more perfect retreat in front of the enemy, which was delayed for about three days, but ended up in a desperate situation.
Throwing caution to the wind and leaving their heavy artillery behind, the Dangshuo Army sent a division to advance lightly, with the main force behind to support them, and headed straight for Anshan. As they thought, the Gaizhou Qing Army, like the Jinzhou Qing Army, was restrained and oppressed by the Northeast Military Region. It is difficult to retreat with heavy artillery. The Dang Shuo army only has light portable artillery, which is enough to resist.
At the same time, an order was sent to a division and the Marine Corps advancing northward to stop advancing and to defend Taian to protect the flanks of the Dang Shuo Army.
Thousands of troops and horses immediately took action. The lightly-armed Ming army, carrying only weapons and ammunition and three days of dry food, rushed quickly across the land of Liaozhong, one team at a time.
In the weather of early summer, there is no need to wear thick clothes and cotton trousers. The clothes are thin, but I still sweat profusely. On the hills, in the ditch, and on the road, there are Ming soldiers marching forward everywhere. The middle and lower-level officers keep shouting loudly, "Follow." Keep up!" "Don't run, take big steps to keep up!"
The whole army's cavalry gathered together, and three thousand dragoons rushed to the front like a gust of wind, with the sound of hoofs roaring and sparks flying from under the horses' hooves from time to time.
This seems to be a big game of chess. As the chess pieces move, the chess situation suddenly becomes tense. But the situation is also clear. The next battle will be a series of interceptions, breakthroughs, pursuits and escapes... What will be the result?
It is not yet certain. But judging from the comparison of the entire military strength, the Ming army has a clear advantage.
The Ming army has always relied on the advantage of the navy to carry out operations. In addition to fast transportation, communication connections are also smooth and fast. If it were not for the timely communication between the Northeast Military Region and the Dangshuo Army, if it were not for the speed of the navy's clippers, this time
The speed of military adjustments will certainly not be so fast, nor will the actions be so resolute.
Time, precious time! For both the enemy and us, every minute and every second is extremely precious and is related to victory or defeat. However, the Gaizhou Qing Army Group is wasting it in vain due to adjustments and deployment. It cannot be said that it is wasted in vain.
In the opinion of Zhuo Butai and others, their arrangement was not the best, but it was better than retreating in panic.
Of course, they did not expect that the Ming army in front of them would be so difficult to deal with, and they would stick to it so resolutely. They also did not expect that after another Ming army regained Jinzhou, after giving up the plan of directly marching eastward and attacking from a pincer attack, they could not imagine how they could turn around and go straight to the front.
their retreat.
According to Zhuobutai's plan, Melezhangjing Ajigen led his troops from defensive to offensive, hoping to temporarily switch the Ming army to the defensive and buy time and opportunity for the army to retreat.
But things did not develop as Zhuo Butai and others imagined. After a brief pause, the Ming army's offensive responded with a more violent counterattack. The Shuo army was suppressed. In addition to the Shuo army, the Qing army in Gaizhou was divided into divisions.
A new round of fierce attacks began on the defensive points.
Not only did the Qing army's counter-defense and offensive efforts not have any effect, but under the fierce attack of the Ming army, the defense line was in a hurry. Wolongquan, Damiaogou, and Kuangdonggou were lost one after another, and the defense area shrank even more, and Wei Ziyu was forced to mobilize troops.
Tangchi was built to prevent the Ming army from continuing to advance northward and take a roundabout approach to the big stone bridge.
At night, no matter whether the actions during the day were effective or not, the Qing army had to retreat. The gap in strength became more and more difficult as it dragged on. Conspiracies and tricks had little effect in the face of strength. Zhuo Butai reluctantly admitted this
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Military operations in the dark are a difficulty for both the enemy and us. There is insufficient lighting. Once a fight breaks out and the enemy and ourselves are mixed, it will be a chaotic battle. The Qing army retreats without raising lights, bluffing flags, and quietly
Pulled out of the camp. Even so, the Ming army was aware of it, but did not rush to attack. While paying close attention, they arranged for a pursuit after dawn.
Zhuo Butai sat on the horse and let the horse walk slowly, his eyes were a little dull.
This defeat was irreversible. The Qing soldiers and horses were all dejected. Some wounded soldiers were lying on the carts or tied to horses, and from time to time they let out suppressed low whines.
Many of their injuries were caused by bullets, and the pain was indescribable. Coupled with the lack of medical doctors in the Qing Dynasty and backward medical care, many injured soldiers and officers were destined to die after suffering for a short time.
Thinking of muskets, Zhuo Butai suddenly felt a chill in his heart. The muskets were sophisticated, with plenty of ammunition, fast and fierce. This was the deepest impression left on him by the Ming army's musketeers. As for the artillery, the Ming army had a range far beyond that of the Qing Dynasty.
The long-barreled guns and cannons of the Army's Hongyi artillery, including the extremely fast-firing Franco machine, the curved cannon that fired explosive bombs, and the easy-to-carry and easy-to-fire rocket launchers, almost occupied an overwhelming advantage.
How to fight? Cavalry shooting cannot withstand the fierce artillery fire, nor can it break down the Ming army's strict infantry phalanx; in infantry fighting, armor and shields lose protection under the fire of muskets, dense rain of bullets, and bayonets standing upright like a forest.
Even if he approaches the enemy's position after suffering heavy losses, he no longer faces fearful soldiers holding shotguns and burning fire sticks.
Under the earth-shattering artillery bombardment and the infantry phalanx protected by the rain of bullets, Zhuo Butai suddenly realized that the Qing army seemed to have no means of defeating the enemy. He didn't understand what was going on, and he didn't understand that the Ming army in front of him had been fighting for two or three months.
How can such an astonishing number of artillery be added to the army, how can it be continuously replenished, and how can it ensure the supply of food and grass supplies?
Of course Zhuo Butai did not understand that the victory of the Ming army was a victory that was piled up with money and food, a victory that was supported by millions of people after the battlefield, a victory that the whole court worked hard to raise, and a victory that exploded with the morale of the people after awakening.
A huge empire has been reborn in the flames of war, washing away the scars on its body, invigorating its decadent will, mobilizing the country's manpower and material resources, and inspiring the spirit of the entire nation. Such a country is no longer something that the Manchus and Qing Dynasties can resist.
Moreover, from generals such as Zhuo Butai to important officials of the Qing court such as Obai, they obviously have not realized this. As long as they do not surrender, no matter what Jianzhou, Ninggu Pagoda, or even retreating to Siberia, the Ming army will not let
Stopping the pursuit is just a matter of time.
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"When the barbarians enter China, they will be conquered by China; when the barbarians enter China, they will be conquered by the barbarians." Zhu Yongxing held the book and read in a low voice, chin slightly.
The new editions of "Spring and Autumn", "Mencius", "Guanzi", "Mozi", and "The Art of War" all use the punctuation marks required by Zhu Yongxing, and have been changed to a horizontal version, which no longer looks so laborious and is easy to understand.
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"This is all very clear. When the so-called Yi Di people came to the Central Plains and adopted Chinese cultural customs, they became the Huaxia people. And if the Central Plains Chinese people entered remote areas and adopted the Yi Di cultural customs, they became the Yi Di people.
"Zhu Yongxing was reading casually, but he couldn't help but sigh, "Whether it is Yi Di or Chinese does not depend on blood, but on the culture used. But why don't the ministers understand it and still read poems and books?"
Mengzhu was recovering well after giving birth. When she came to the North, the climate was spring and summer, so it was not difficult to adapt. At this time, she was sitting in a soft chair playing with some children's clothes when she heard Zhu Yongxing complaining,
He couldn't help but laugh and said: "If you believe all the books, it would be better to have no books at all. Didn't Your Majesty say so? If you use it, you will think that what is in the book is the truth, and if you don't use it, you will say that others are talking nonsense."
"That's right!" Zhu Yongxing also laughed and said: "If you apply what you learn, if you can't use it or don't use it properly, it's naturally nonsense."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so concerned." Mengzhu said softly: "Mengzhu knows your Majesty's feelings, but the king of a country cannot be willful. Just follow the wishes of the ministers and accept a few more Han women! That's it.
Children, they don’t have to worry about the country’s affairs.”
Willful? Am I willful? Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly. Although he was in a high position, he really tried hard to avoid such a situation. How could he be willful? (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!