Dragon Sea Empire

On the land of Liaodong.The many tributaries of the Liao River moisten the earth.Puhe, Fanhe, Hunhe, Taizihe and other tributaries.Like a big branch.Surround Shenyang.On the east bank of the lower reaches of the Liaohe River.From north to south, there are important military strongholds such as Dongsheng Fort, Dongchang Fort, and Niuzhuang Station.These were originally Ming army fortified forts.Now it is garrisoned by the Liaodong Garrison Regiment of the Chinese Army.There is Xining Fort tens of miles from west to east across the Liaohe River.This is the only fortified fortress in the hands of the Chinese army on the east bank of the Liao River.

It was originally under the jurisdiction of Wuying, Guangningwei Town, Liaodong Capital of the Ming Dynasty.In the summer sun.Surrounded by green oil fields, Xiningbao seems out of tune with the surrounding environment.Under the masonry Lingyuan Gate.The new Xining Fort garrison major Zhang Pan was sent by Zhao Tie, the general manager of the Liaodong Army Road.Standing in the doorway as an overseer.The gate engraved with the words "Xining Fort Lingyuan Gate" hanging above his head is being removed.It is going to be replaced with a new gate: "Zhenyuan Gate".

The original guard of Xining Fort.Zhao Yi, head of the second regiment of the first division, has just handed over the command of the Xiningbao fortress area to Zhang Pan.at the moment.This handsome young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes stood side by side with Zhang Pan.Looking at the plains to the west.

Zhao Yi is only 28 years old.It is Zhao Tie's distant nephew.It can be regarded as a rising star of the Zhao family, a generation of military households.

He looked at Zhang Pan, who was also young.He smiled disapprovingly and said, "Replace this plaque. What's the point? Let's fight west earlier. This is the business."

Zhang Pan said indifferently: "General Zhao told me in Liaoyang: Xining Fort is mainly about defense. The sentry can't reach the Pingyang Bridge to the east."

Zhao Yi rubbed his nose.Turn around and enter the fort.While walking, he said: "In this case, the defense matters here. You have the final say."

Zhang Pan smiled wryly and shook his head.Ignore Zhao Yi's rude behavior.Continue to supervise.

Zhao Yi had reason to be dissatisfied with him.Before he came here.Zhao Yi has been leading the troops and horses of the headquarters to make preparations to attack Guangning.He prepared sufficient supplies, ammunition, and horses.And reported to Zhao Tie a campaign plan to raid Guangningwei.

Waiting for the plan to be approved.Zhang Pan came here.He took over the entire defense command.Immediately ordered the whole army to make long-term defense preparations - building multi-bastions, digging trenches, building horses, hoarding gunpowder grenades and food, etc.Zhao Yi's attack plan was suspended.He was very dissatisfied with this.

West of Pingyang Bridge.The Ming army has assembled [-] people.Liaodong governor Wang Huazhen is mobilizing more soldiers and horses to march towards Guangningwei.Also contacted the Horqin Mongolian tribe.The situation of the Ming army advancing eastward.Already very obvious.

The Chinese Army in Xining Fort in a short period of time.It is impossible to wait for reinforcements: the main force of the cavalry brigade is fighting fiercely with the Mongolian and Manchurian Eight Banners allied forces at Changsheng Fort.The main force of the first division was distributed in the south bank of the Songhua River, Tieling, Liaohaiwei, and Huifa River Basin to wipe out the remaining Jurchen forces.The main force of the Fifth Division entered North Korea to fight.It is marching hard to Seoul.

Zhang Pan sighed.In my heart, I planned to send another application to Zhao Tie for troop transfer.It is necessary to transfer the Liaoning Southern Marine Corps to Xining Fort to strengthen its defensive strength.

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The actions of the Ming army in Liaodong.Now it has also become a topic on the negotiating table between the Ming Dynasty and the Chinese Army in Taiwan.

Since Yin Feng proposed that Luzon, Java, Malacca and other places should all belong to the Ming Dynasty.The two sides generally reached a unified opinion on the Jiangnan issue.soon.There are only a few details left.Xu Guangqi, Sheng Yihong, Yuan Chonghuan, Zeng Shan, Xu Hongji and others from the Chinese Army.They all began to look forward to the end of the peace talks as soon as possible.

Sheng Yihong's attitude towards negotiations is also very positive now.He also took the initiative to advise the Chinese Army.Made some textual tweaks to the terms of the peace treaty.In order to be easily accepted by the Ming court.

At this time.The notification about the situation in Liaodong was transmitted to Taiwan by the communication ship of the Beiyang Fleet.

The Chinese Army immediately threw the notification to Yuan Chonghuan and others at the negotiating table.Then he accused the Ming court of being mischievous and half-hearted about the peace talks.In fact, they want to use the peace talks to disrupt the preparations of the Chinese military and cover up the war.

Xu Guangqi read the notice.Think back to before leaving the capital.Ye Xianggao told him something.It was immediately determined that the situation in Liaodong was caused by Wang Huazhen himself.The attitude of the Ming court towards peace talks with the Chinese Army.did not change.

This is indeed the case.

Wang Huazhen has always opposed the peace talks.In the past, there was the problem of "greedy and arrogant. Never trained in military affairs. Belittle the enemy. Love to slander".He talks big and doesn't understand military affairs.

Wang Huazhen's style name is Xiao Qian.A native of Zhucheng in Shandong in the Ming Dynasty.He was a Jinshi in the 41st year of Wanli (1613).It will be discussed by the head of the household department, calendar right.Later, he made friends with Wei Zhongxian.Appointed governor of Liaodong.As soon as he arrives.It runs counter to Xiong Tingbi, the economic strategist of Liaodong.Never keep your mouth shut.It is preached everywhere, "Once I cross the river, people from the east of the river will respond.".At the same time, a memorial was sent to the imperial court.Oppose to negotiate peace with pirates.He advocated taking advantage of the emptiness to send troops to Liaodong.And said the moon of mid-autumn.You can sit back and listen to Jieyin.He mobilized his troops to gather ahead.They also kept sending people to contact the Horqin Mongolian tribe.Attempt to use the Mongols to win without a fight.The Ming army attacked eastward and entered the Liaohe River.The soldiers and horses, armored battles, food, and camps that must be prepared.Wang Huazhen didn't ask any questions.It all depends on the independent support of Xiong Tingbi from the rear.

These are Ming army intelligence compiled by the Internal Affairs Intelligence Bureau and the Military Intelligence Department.

Ye Hua, Mai De, Mai Dahai and other senior military officers in Taiwan gathered in the meeting hall of the old camp of the Chinese Army.There were also staff officers from the old battalion present.Among them is Yu Zigao, the new deputy chief of staff.Xu Hongji, Zeng Shan and other government officials were also present.Everyone gathered around to watch these pieces of information.Yin Feng took the first seat on the table.Seeing that everyone has almost seen it.Said: "How is it, everyone. The situation in Liaodong is worrying."

Yu Zigao at the beginning of the Jiangnan Campaign.Injured in the battle in the south of Suzhou City.After returning to Taiwan to recuperate.Appointed as the deputy chief of staff of the old battalion.Everyone has a legend.Yu Zigao was too showy when he was fighting in the south of the Yangtze River.Be envied by those old men in the army.That's why he was kicked out of the combat team.Yu Zigao himself doesn't care about such legends.Take your responsibilities very seriously.At this time, he was the first to answer: "The war in Liaodong is not a serious problem. Wang Huazhen has [-] troops. The supply of grain, grass, ammunition, and horses are all provided by Shanhaiguan. There is no food in the army. What else can Wang Huazhen do?"

Maid is the general of the infantry.At this time, he questioned: "Wang Huazhen gathered [-] troops. It has been several months. There should be a lot of food stockpiles. It can last for a while. The [-] troops marched eastward and besieged Xining Fort. It will not take a few days. We are the only one on the west bank of the Liaohe River." The stronghold. It may fall. The problem now is. We don’t know how long the Ming army can survive on the food and grass on hand once the Ming army sends troops.”

"There is another question: how long can Xining Fort last." Yin Feng said: "The key is still in Xining Fort. After the navy cuts off the Ming army's food supply. Before the Ming army eats up the food, how long can Xining Fort last."

"As long as Xining Fort can last until the Ming army retreats." Mai De said briefly.

Yu Zigao bowed his hands to Mai De.Then he went on to say: "We have to make second-hand preparations: in case Xining Fort falls. The Ming army gets the food in Xining Fort and its surroundings. It may continue to cross the river and advance. We only have the local garrison on the front line of Dongsheng Fort. Haizhou , Gaizhou is even more empty..."

"Let's transfer troops." Yin Feng immediately made a decision: "Let the third division transfer a regiment. Immediately set off from Luzon and go north: the second division stationed in Taiwan transfers two battalions. Add this year's new military academy cadet army. Immediately go north. After all the troops have assembled at Lushunkou, immediately go to reinforce the front line defense of Liaohe."

Yin Feng at this time.It's already a promise.Basically no one can object.