Paper Maker: This is the end of the Ming Dynasty in Liaozhai

Chapter 212 The snipe and the clam compete, and everyone wins!
"Jinglue, what should we do now?"

Zu Dashou looked at Yuan Chonghuan. He had served under Yuan Chonghuan for a few years. In the battle of Ningyuan, Yuan Chonghuan led him, Man Gui, He Kegang, Zuo Fu, and Zhu Mei to block Nurhachi's attack abruptly, so for Yuan Chonghuan, He was still quite convinced.

He Kegang and Zhao Lijiao also looked at Yuan Chonghuan. In the current situation, if you want to continue to attack, you have to scare the Mongols first. Give them a chance to encircle.

And it is very difficult to win the opponent with cavalry alone. After all, the army also needs cavalry guards. Now there are only more than [-] cavalry in Liaodong, and it is impossible to draw many. Moreover, all Liaodong cavalry is divided into two factions, Liaodong Iron Cavalry and Liaodong Cavalry. Guan Ning cavalry.

The root of Liaodong cavalry is the family private soldiers raised by Li Chengliang, Ning Yuanbo in the northeast of Weizhen. Since the decline of the Li family, the Liaodong cavalry has lost their energy.

Although over the years, the strategy of guarding Liaodong has expanded the Liaodong cavalry, from the 3000 people of Li Chengliang and his son to the current number of more than 7000, but without the protection of Li Chengliang and his son, these Liaodong cavalry have nothing to do with their stepmothers. The difference, the deduction of salary and so on, is completely commonplace.

The other is the Guanning iron cavalry formed by Yuan Chonghuan at the beginning. Although there are only about [-] people now, compared with the Liaodong iron cavalry, one is a legitimate son and the other is a concubine, and the treatment is much better. Form a powerful combat force.

Although Yuan Chonghuan twisted the two factions together after arriving in Liaodong, the internal contradictions have not disappeared, and the Guanning cavalry still occupies most of the resources.

"let's hit."

After being silent for a long time, Yuan Chonghuan sighed, as if he had suddenly aged several years. He originally thought that Zhu Youjian would trust him completely, but he did not expect to pay by mistake after all.

He also knew the news from the capital, and for this reason, he even attached dozens of memorials to Zhu Youjian, showing that he had no heart to support the soldiers and self-respect. Unexpectedly, he was still not trusted by Zhu Youjian in the end.

"Jinglue, now the Mongols come here to make trouble from time to time. If the logistics are cut off, the consequences will be disastrous."

He Kegang said in a deep voice.

"I see."

Yuan Chonghuan said solemnly: "Zu Dashou and Zhao Lijiao, each of you will lead [-] cavalry to escort the grain and grass, transport more and less, and minimize losses as much as possible."

"Jinglue, this will put too much burden on the horses, which is not conducive to fighting."

Guo Qin on the side shook his head. This would ensure that there would be no major logistics problems, but the burden on the cavalry was too heavy. Once they needed to participate in the battle, it would be difficult to exert their full strength.

"This can't be helped."

Yuan Chonghuan shook his head. He was also aware of the disadvantages of doing so, but this was the only way out. Zhu Youjian obviously lost his patience. If it continued to fail, Zhu Youjian would probably replace him directly.

To be honest, he didn't pay much attention to official positions, but he didn't want the current good situation to be burned by some mediocrity.

"The last general takes orders!"

Hearing this, Zu Dashou and Zhao Lijiao agreed with each other.

...

Soon, the 18 troops stationed in Guangningwei began to gather, and Liaodong, which had calmed down a little, was surging again.

.........

On the other side, in Shenyang City, Huang Taiji and others who had attached great importance to Guangningwei also received the news that Yuan Chonghuan had begun to march.

"Huang Taiji, now that Yuan Chonghuan has begun to march, can our soldiers from Changbai Mountain be transferred to fight?"

Looking at the information in his hands, Dai Shan looked solemn. Now that Yuan Chonghuan chose to attack, he was obviously planning to hit Shenyang City directly.

"Not so fast, I'm afraid."

Huang Taiji shook his head, the cultivation speed of dispatched disciples is fast, but it can't be done in the blink of an eye. It's only half a year now, at least a year, before those ordinary soldiers can reach the third-rate realm, at most they can reach those elite soldiers. The level of soldiers.

Those soldiers of the second-rate and first-rate realms need more time. As for those soldiers of the master realm of martial arts and the innate realm, there is no hope at all for ten or eight years.

"Then what should we do next?"

Hearing this, Dai Shan frowned and said, he thought Yuan Chonghuan would be dragged to Guangningwei for a longer time, but he didn't expect Yuan Chonghuan to choose to attack so soon.

"Let Mang Gurtai find a way to cut off Yuan Chonghuan's food."

After pondering for a moment, Huang Taiji said: "In addition, let the soldiers and horses of Xining Fort and other forts withdraw to Haizhou Weicheng, and re-arrange the defense line."

"Then do it."

Hearing this, Dai Shan nodded, and he also knew very well that it would not do them any good to fight Yuan Chonghuan now. Yuan Chonghuan is a well-informed soldier, and he does not make some stupid mistakes like the previous Liaodong Economic Strategy.

Yuan Chonghuan could only have the capital to fight recklessly after those disciples from Changbai Mountain came back with success in cultivation and made up for the losses they had suffered before going to the various banners.

.........

At this time, Tang Xiangjin and others in Gaizhou Acropolis also knew about Yuan Chonghuan's attack.

"Old Tang, what do you think?"

Feeling Tang Xiangjin's heavy aura, Luo Yi was also full of envy. He was three years older than Tang Xiangjin, but now that Tang Xiangjin had been promoted to a martial arts master, he had only opened up six meridians. If you don't get through, you don't know if you have a chance to reach the realm of a martial arts master in this life.

"Two dogs fight, play off."

Hearing Luo Yi's words, Tang Xiangjin said with a smile.

"Ding Liao You Acropolis?"

Hearing this, Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said that it is impossible to capture Haizhou Acropolis now, the only thing that can be moved is Dingliao Youwei City, Dingliao Youwei City is also called Phoenix City, it is a very old city .

It is also the only way from Shenyang City to North Korea. There are very few official roads here in Liaodong. If the Jurchens want to get a lot of supplies from North Korea, they can only pass through Phoenix City. As long as this is cut off, the Jurchens will not be able to get a lot from North Korea. Replenishment.

Moreover, by controlling Phoenix City, Daqi's influence can be extended into North Korea. Whether it is doing business or directly capturing North Korea, it has an absolute advantage.

"Yes."

Tang Xiangjin nodded: "Although we have started to build fortresses here, we will lose if we defend for a long time. If we want to occupy Liaodong, it is best to take down Shenyang City and Liaoyang City, and drive the Jurchens to the grassland."

There will be a battle between Da Qi and Da Ming. According to Su Hao's plan, after the defeat of the Jurchen, they must take the place of the Jurchen and hold back Da Ming's troops in Liaodong. As long as the Liaodong soldiers cannot return, Da Ming and Da Ming Daqi's gap will not be too big.

And there is another advantage of occupying Liaodong, that is, there is a retreat. Once Shandong really can't hold it, they can also transfer to Liaodong.

"I'll lead the troops."

After thinking for a while, Luo Yi said, there is no room for loss in Gaizhou Weicheng. Only by firmly defending Gaizhou Weicheng can the Ming army be restrained and provide opportunities for occupying Liaoyang City and Shenyang City.

"Ah."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "I also have the same intention. You lead people from Xiuyan City to capture Dingfenghuang City."

Phoenix City is a rare fortified city in Liaodong, but because it is in the hinterland of Liaodong, the Jurchens did not leave too many troops here, and only need some ordinary siege equipment to take this fortified city.

After a pause, Tang Xiangjin continued: "If possible, take Zhenjiang Fort as much as possible."

Zhenjiang Fort is the only passage from Liaodong to North Korea. It is only separated from North Korea’s Yizhou by the Yalu River. It is also a rare official road in Liaodong. There are only three official roads built by the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong. One is from Shanhaiguan to Shenyang City, and the other is from Jinzhou. Wei to Shenyang City, the last one is from Jinzhouwei to Zhenjiang Fort, and then from Zhenjiang Fort to Shenyang City through Phoenix City.

Capturing Phoenix City can allow soldiers to cross mountains and mountains, but the subsequent supplies are not enough. The daily consumption of the army is extremely high, and the amount of logistics food and grass is also huge.

But if you want to follow the official path, Zhenjiang Fort must be won, and after taking Zhenjiang Fort, the logistics of Phoenix City can be transported by sea.

It's just that because of defending against Mao Wenlong on Phi Island, the Jurchens left a lot of soldiers and horses in Zhenjiang Fort. According to the news from Mao Wenlong, the Jurchens left at least 5000 people. If they want to take Zhenjiang Fort, it may be more difficult than Taking down Phoenix is ​​much harder.

"I'll do my best."

Regarding Zhenjiang Fort, Luo Yi did not dare to talk too much. Although he had [-] troops under his command, the Jurchens were indeed good at fighting, and he was not fully sure that he could win Zhenjiang Fort.

"try your best."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "This Zhenjiang Fort must be taken. If it is really impossible, then please Your Majesty send sailors to help."

Since occupying the Second Mansion of Denglai, Su Hao confiscated all the sea ships in Shandong, and formed a navy. Although the sea ships were assembled from random things, their strength is not bad.

"I understand."

Luo Yi nodded.

...

Time passed day by day, and as the Jurchens withdrew from Xining Fort, the Ming army easily regained nearly two hundred miles of territory from Guangningwei to Haizhouwei.

Dongchang Fort.

Yuan Chonghuan and Guo Qin looked southeast in the distance, both of them looked dignified. The Jurchens were more straightforward than they imagined, and directly gave up the territory of two hundred miles.However, this also means that their front line has been dragged longer, and the risk of logistical supplies is greater.

"Guo Zongbing, next I will lead troops to attack Haizhou Weicheng, and you will be responsible for guarding Dongchang Fort. The next food and grass will be stored here, so there is absolutely nothing to lose here."

Yuan Chonghuan turned his head and said with a serious expression, although the Jurchens are not good at defending the city, there are nearly 3 troops in the Haizhou Weicheng.

Haizhou Acropolis was originally a small city with a wall as high as three feet and two feet high. It would not take ten days and half a month to take down such a high city wall. If you can’t take down Haizhou Acropolis, attacking Liaoyang City would be nonsensical talked about.

In order to reduce the pressure on Zu Dashou and Zhao Lijiao, the army dispatched this time to bring the food and grass needed for nearly three months, so the safety of the food and grass is very important. If there is any loss, they have to withdraw to Guangning, and even the army There may also be mutiny.

"Your Majesty understands."

Hearing this, Guo Qin nodded his head and said, "Don't worry, the people are here!"

.........

the other side.

Luo Yi led [-] soldiers and horses across the mountains, heading towards Phoenix City.

"Captain Luo, Cuijiagou is ahead."

Shan Mao, a hundred households in Heibingtai, held a map. Although Daming had lost control of Liaodong, there was no shortage of detailed maps of Liaodong. Moreover, after losing Liaodong, the Ming court did not pay much attention to the map of Liaodong. Anzi from Heibingtai bought a few officials from the household department and then got out the detailed map of Liaodong. Although he just copied it briefly, it was enough to guide the way.

"How far is it from Phoenix?"

Looking at the rugged mountain road, Luo Yi frowned. There was no official road from Xiuyan City to Phoenix City, only a few Liao people marked the mountain road along the relatively flat ravines in the mountains, and they didn't even open it.

This kind of mountain road march is still acceptable, but it is not enough to transport logistics food and grass, because this kind of mountain road can only be carried by shoulders and hand, and the food and grass may be eaten up halfway before it is delivered to Phoenix City. After all, there is not much manpower to carry. At most, it is only a few dozen catties, and walking this kind of mountain road, if you don't eat three or four catties of grain a day, you don't have the energy to go on the road at all.

"It's about fifty or sixty miles away."

Shan Mao measured on the map for a long time before speaking.

"Fifty or sixty miles?"

After Luo Yi pondered for a moment, he looked at Pan Ping, the governor at the side, and said, "Old Pan, how long can the dry food of the soldiers last?"

"Captain, it's only about eight days."

After thinking for a while, Pan Ping spoke.

"Order to go on. The spies in front have found a small mountain spring. Let's eat dry food there."

Luo Yi said, marching is not just about walking. Generally speaking, a general who can command an army of [-] in an unfamiliar place is already a qualified general, and a general who can command an army of [-] is a general. , As for the hundreds of thousands of troops, they are top generals, and there are not many of them throughout the ages.

Because marching is not just about walking, there are a lot of things to consider, such as water sources. You must know how much water is needed by tens of thousands of troops every day, and it is impossible to say that each person carries dozens of catties of water on his body during a normal march. After all, dry food, armor, and weapons only weigh thirty or forty catties, and if you carry dozens of catties of water, you don't have to go.

Therefore, usually the direction of the army will send a large number of spies to find the water source needed for the next few days, and at the same time protect the water source to prevent the enemy from poisoning or the water source from being polluted by animal corpses.

And this is just the water source, other things are equally important, such as the disposal of soldiers' feces. After all, the plague is not a trivial matter, and there are a lot of things to pay attention to such as camping and resting.

Now they are only traveling from Xiuyan City to Phoenix City. Even including the mountain crossing, the journey is only two hundred miles, and they can still cope with it with dry food. Those marches of thousands of miles, or even thousands of miles, are even more harmful to the generals. In the test, if one is not good, it may mutiny and collapse halfway.

That's why official roads are so important, because official roads are developed after careful consideration. The requirements for official roads are extremely strict. It is close enough to not go around thousands of times. It is because of these harsh conditions that there are only three official roads in the entire Liaodong.

(End of this chapter)