Chapter 802 0797 [Adjusting food and stacking troops]
The atmosphere on the border between Ming and Jin has become increasingly tense.
Reaching northwestern Shanxi in the west and the mouth of the Yalu River in the east, the Jin Kingdom began to increase its troops one after another.
Likewise, Ming Dynasty continued to increase its troops.
The field troops that were transferred back to Kaifeng in the past two years were all moved to the border areas. Even the garrison troops in the northern provinces dispatched three to five thousand troops to each province and moved towards the hub cities of Shanxi and Hebei.
Although the fight did not start directly, it made Jin Guo particularly uncomfortable.
The Jin Kingdom lost a lot of troops in the previous wars. Although many Bohai tribesmen were taken away from Goryeo, and children came of age in the past two years, the continued famine and rebellion made it impossible to effectively restore the population.
From the north of Shanxi Province to the mouth of the Yalu River, the straight line distance is one thousand kilometers, and the winding distance is even thousands of kilometers.
Even if they only fortified the strategic passes of Xiongguan, the Jin Kingdom's military strength would still be stretched thin.
It is true that the Jin Kingdom was able to mobilize more than 100,000 troops, but that figure was after the militia was conscripted. In the long run, it would seriously affect agricultural production.
Now, Ming Dynasty does not take the initiative to attack, but piles up troops on the border.
The Jin Kingdom could either choose to go to war directly, or accompany the Ming Dynasty to pile up troops, and then continue to consume manpower and food.
The Ming Dynasty could easily transfer grain and grass to the frontiers through official roads, canals, and oceans. In Shanxi, the transportation cost was higher.
And what about the Kingdom of Jin?
The Jin soldiers stationed throughout Yanshan had to travel across mountains and rivers to transport food. Once there were too many troops stationed, local food would not be able to supply the army.
The Kingdom of Jin cannot afford it!
"After harvesting this year's wheat, sorghum and beans, the Jin Kingdom will definitely take the initiative to attack, otherwise they will have to wait for death slowly." Zhang Boring said at the Privy Council Military Meeting.
Yang Zhi said: "I am not very familiar with Hebei and Shanxi. But some time ago, I saw the wood carving map of Shanxi border. If I were Wanyan Zonghan, I would definitely not choose to attack in Shanxi. With the terrain of Shanxi, once it is blocked
Shut up, Jin Bing won't be able to escape even if he wants to."
Wang Yuan stood up and pointed to the map on the wall: "The seaside road is too narrow, making it inconvenient for the Jin people to come, and it is easy to be cut off from military supplies. Then only the Youyan Jin people come from four directions. One is Juyong Pass
, the second is Gubeikou, the third is Xifenkou, and the fourth is Feihuxing."
"We have moved garrison troops to the nearby cities in the four directions."
"Because Youyan has a small population, the people in the border counties are cultivating around the city. Once the golden soldiers are found in front, beacons can be lit, allowing the people to fortify the walls and clear the fields to quickly enter the city. Villages and towns slightly far away from the city must be sent to the city in advance.
Tell the local scholars that they must abandon their property when they see the beacon fire. Then the scholars took the lead, and the armor commander acted as the commander, and rushed to the city as quickly as possible to take shelter."
"Fugitive households who went out to farm in the mountains fled to the newly built border forts. Or they could flee back to the mountains. The main thing is that they would not be slaughtered by the Jin people."
"The entire Youyan has strong walls and clear fields, focusing on defending the cities and fortresses. Store a lot of food. Each city must store at least three months' worth of military rations."
"The above is the Youyan strategy that I have discussed with His Majesty."
Yang Weizhong immediately stood up: "Our army has four main directions of attack."
"First, hoard a large number of troops and military supplies in Luanzhou, and immediately besiege Haiyang (Qinhuangdao) once a war breaks out."
"Second, send elites to take a boat from Shandong and cross the sea to attack Juehua Island. After occupying Juehua Island, continue to transport troops and food to the island. When the troops and food are enough, they will attack Jinzhou. The battle of Jinzhou will be based on harassment.
, but you can also attack the city if you have the opportunity."
"Third, cross the Yalu River from Baozhou, attack Posu Road, and then threaten Lushun and Huacheng."
"Fourth, send elites to take a boat from Shandong to attack Changsong Island (Changxing Island). After occupying Changsong Island, continue to transport troops and food to the island. This road is the main force of the attack, and at least 50,000 troops and horses must be transported
.Then go to attack Huosuguan Road (Gaizhou), and the other three armies are all to support the fourth route."
"If the fourth route can capture Hesu Pavilion, it can attack Guangning to the north and cooperate with the second route to besiege Jinzhou and Guangning's enemy forces. It can attack Fuzhou, Huacheng and Lushun to the south, and cooperate with the third route to capture Liaonan.
You can also go directly to the northeast and attack the Liaoyang Mansion of the Jin Kingdom!"
"Where to attack the fourth line depends on how the Jin State deploys its troops. It can even change from the main attack to the support, holding back the main force of the Jin army, and letting the second and third lines attack. Then the three lines will join forces and fight the decisive battle with the Jin army.
If the Jin army withdraws, they will advance in three directions and take Liaoyang directly."
Wang Yuan added: "If the main force of the Jin soldiers is attracted to Liaodong, the armies of Youyan will no longer defend. The troops will attack in four directions, with the main attack direction being Juyongguan and Xifenkou. If the Jin soldiers fail to plunder Youyan, they will attack in large numbers.
Approaching Luanzhou to break the siege of Haiyang, then our Youyan army will gather and march eastward to encircle and annihilate this group of golden soldiers in Luanzhou!"
Shi Yuangong said: "I would also like to add that the people in the mountains on both sides of the Yalu River have suffered excessive exploitation and have been continuously beaten by the Jin Kingdom in recent years. Not only the Bohai people can't bear it, but even some Jurchens want to rebel.
Careful work can incite the mountain tribes to fight along the valley to the south of Liaoyang."
"Will the Jurchen people rebel against the Jin Kingdom?" Zhang Bor felt very strange.
Shi Yuangong explained: "There are many Bohai and Jurchen villages living in the mountains on both sides of the Yalu River. They make a living by farming, hunting, and fishing, and they live in scattered places. Some tribes were conquered by the Jin Kingdom, and some tribes took the initiative to seek refuge with the Jin Kingdom. Today,
It will only take twenty years.”
"The leaders of these tribes led their people to fight with the Jin Kingdom, and there were many casualties in the past few years. In addition, in order to control Liaodong, the Jin Kingdom also moved the Jurchen people there to various places in Liaodong to farm. Many Jurchens in the mountains were
Only the old, weak, sick and disabled and a few young people were left, and even their leaders were too lazy to take care of them. Because these leaders had left the mountains long ago and had new territories and subjects who had migrated there."
"The Jurchens and Bohai tribes who stayed in the mountains were drafted for food whenever there was a war. If they could join the army in plundering, they would be happy. But in recent years, they have not been able to plunder goods, but have to sacrifice their lives and food. They have long been
I am extremely dissatisfied with the Kingdom of Jin."
"Since last autumn, sporadic Jurchen people have fled with their families to Baozhou to seek refuge with the Ming Dynasty."
"Let Xizuo take the Jurchens who have taken refuge there and go to the mountains to incite rebellion. Apart from other places, the mountainous area on the south bank of the Yalu River is very likely to be captured without a single blow."
"Those places used to be the territory of the Liao Kingdom. When the Jin soldiers killed them, the people in the mountains flocked to the Jin Kingdom. Now that the Ming Dynasty has gained power, they can also flock to the Ming Dynasty."
Immediately afterwards, everyone discussed the Shanxi battlefield and Xixia who might take the opportunity to send troops.
The overall strategic framework has been completed, and details are just being added.
Then it is sent to the generals of each army. The frontline generals can make corresponding adjustments based on the actual situation. However, when adjusting the plan, it must be reported to the Ministry of War and the Privy Council.
What needs the most attention is the mobilization of more warships and civilian ships to transport soldiers and military supplies from Shandong to Juehua Island and Changsong Island.
Changsong Island (Changxing Island) is the largest island in China north of the Yangtze River. After the Ming Dynasty and Jin Dynasty negotiated peace, all the residents on the island were moved to Youzhou by the Ming army.
It is easy to station tens of thousands of troops on the island, and it can even be used as a logistics base to attack Liaodong. After several routes join forces, all military supplies can be transported to the island first. Even if the battle is lost, logistics can be guaranteed and the defeated troops can be quickly dispatched.
Transported back to the island for reorganization.
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Orders were issued one after another, and merchants in Huainan and Zhejiang took action upon hearing the news.
Merchants began to contact Zuoshang, who began to collect grain, and at the same time, local Changping warehouses were also mobilized.
The price of grain in the Jianghuai and Jianghuai provinces has increased slightly, and ship after ship is being shipped to Yangzhou, Runzhou, Haimen, Hangzhou, Ningbo and other places.
Then maritime merchants went out and signed a grain transportation contract with the imperial court.
Grains from the government and the private sector were transported to Shandong by maritime merchants for hoarding. The transportation fees were quite high, allowing maritime merchants to make a fortune.
But there are risks involved. If the boat capsizes due to wind and waves, you will be compensated!
Hangzhou, Phoenix Academy.
Li Bangyan has already bought the first batch of exotic girls, and even bought musicians, clothing, and jewelry from India, Chenla, and Sriwijaya.
While he was studying exotic music, dance and costumes, he asked someone to teach the girls how to speak Chinese.
Occasionally, I also come to Phoenix Academy to sit and sit.
"The imperial court is going to war again," Li Bangyan tasted black tea. "Every day grain ships from Hangzhou go to the outer port, and then wait for the trade wind to sail to Shandong."
Zhu Yu said with a smile: "The barbarians of the Jin Kingdom will probably not last long. When a new king ascends the throne, he needs civil and martial arts, so that he can gain supreme authority. The Jin Kingdom depends on the new king's martial arts, and it may be a battle involving hundreds of thousands of people.
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"What a pity..." Li Bangyan sighed inexplicably.
If he was still in the cabinet, he would be able to flatter the emperor. His achievements in destroying the country would be enough for Li Bangyan to write dozens of poems to praise him, and even write a play specifically for the emperor.
Zhu Yu asked: "Your grandchildren haven't come here yet?"
Li Bangyan said: "I guess we will arrive in Hangzhou soon."
According to the newly promulgated "Da Ming Law" at the beginning of this year, children under the age of seven who were exiled with their parents could be redeemed by their families by paying a fine.
When Li Bangyan got the news, he immediately sent someone to pay the fine and sent his confidants to pick him up.
While the two were chatting, a student rushed in and said breathlessly: "Professor Zhu, the imperial court has sent people to conquer the country, and the angels have already arrived at the bottom of the mountain!"
Zhu Yu said confusedly: "Conquer me?"
The student bowed and said, "It's exactly Professor Zhu who is a great talent. The Emperor has already learned about it. Congratulations, sir."
After the Zhu family was imprisoned by the Yuanyou Party, they were dismissed from office one after another, and no one has been an official since then.
Although Zhu Yu was no longer interested in an official career, it was different to be recruited by the emperor!
Zhu Yu stood up slowly and joked to Li Bangyan: "At this time, shouldn't it be time to say: laugh up at the sky and go out, how can I be a Penghao person?"
Li Bangyan was filled with envy, and he also stood up and bowed: "Congratulations to brother Wuhuo."
Zhu Yu pointed at Li Bangyan and said: "You corrupt official, don't give me money. I finally became an official, but I can't let you drag me into trouble again."
Li Bangyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He also planned to give Zhu Yu a Bodhisattva.