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Thousands of Miles Against the Current Chapter 145 The Great Siege

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    On the roads, in the ditches, and on the rivers, there were advancing troops and horses everywhere. Infantry, artillery, and cavalry were noisy and noisy, rushing towards the land of Liaozhong.  The soldiers shouted slogans, waved their guns, and dragged the mules and horses that refused to go, swarming onto the road paved with branches, making a crackling sound.  The mules and horses panted and dragged the artillery cart, working together with the artillerymen next to them.  Groups of scout cavalry ran past the troops in small groups, their horses hooves clattering.  As soon as Jinzhou was reached, although the main force of the Qing army failed to be wiped out, the road to the Liaozhong Plain was opened.  The Dangshuo army joined forces with the landing reinforcements, continued to advance eastward, captured Guangning County (now Panshan County), and controlled the mouth of the Liao River.  Subsequently, the army marched on both land and water, marching boldly northward.  Shenyang seems to have become the next target.  Yes, the Dangshuo Army did not continue to advance eastward and attack the Qing Army Group in Gaizhou with the main force of the Northeast Military Region, but its posture was both a threat to Shenyang and a larger roundabout encirclement.  Whether it is to regain Tai'an County and then take Anshan to the east; or to attack Liaozhong County and then attack Liaoyang, the Gaizhou Qing Army Group's retreat will be cut off.  So if the Dangshuo army is advancing so far, will there be any worry that the Gaizhou Qing army will retreat and then turn west, cutting off the food route?  This situation exists in theory, but in practice it is absolutely impossible.  Unless the Qing army in Gaizhou can defeat the hundreds of thousands of troops in the Northeast Military Region facing them, they will have no ability to pursue them.  Otherwise, they will have to be forced back by the Ming army in the Northeast Military Region, ww¡Ñw. retreat through Anshan, Liaoyang, or even directly to Shenyang.  Judging from the current situation, the Qing army group in Gaizhou has been exhausted in two or three months with insufficient replenishment. It is a fluke not to be defeated by the Ming army in the front. How can it still have the ability to defeat one side first?  , and then attack the other side.  And the Ming army also saw through the Manchu Qing's lack of troops.  Relying on the fighting strength of tens of thousands of troops, he dared to march forward boldly and force the enemy with force.  At the same time, through the quick communication by sea, the Ming army groups around Gaizhou will also take corresponding military actions, or take the initiative to attack and stick to the Qing army.  Or mobilize mobile troops to pursue the enemy bravely when they retreat.  "The weather is getting hotter and hotter, which is perfect for the Southern Army to fight!" Xia Guoxiang rode on the horse, unbuttoned his clothes, and raised his whip with great enthusiasm, "Although he is not big, his endurance is something to be proud of." "This is what I said.  "It's biased. Can't the Northern Army travel a long distance?" Wei Pu shook his head and objected, "If we travel lightly, one day and one night is enough." "I have such an idea."  Said: "But with the current situation, there is no doubt about victory. If you are defeated because of greed for credit and taking risks, it will shock the government and the public, and everyone will say you can kill."  "Wei Pu understands Xia Guoxiang's difficulties very well.  If you are at a disadvantage, you will lose if you lose.  However, the Ming army has always used force to suppress others and does not fight uncertain battles. After winning repeated battles, news of a failure suddenly appeared, which was indeed too conspicuous.  "The Tartars no longer have the intention to fight to the death, and they have lost such an opportunity." Xia Guoxiang said with some contempt: "They are pampering themselves in the Central Plains. Eight Banners soldiers, they are degenerating so fast! In this situation, from the emperor to  The ministers and the people all hope to win this battle steadily and without twists and turns, so we would rather be conservative than take risks." "That's true," Wei Pu was a little reluctant, but he had to agree.  Yes, he pondered for a moment and said: "By steadily regaining the lost territory in Liaodong, the emperor's heart will be temporarily settled. I estimate that most of them will be based on attrition and blockade. If we continue to advance northward, the logistical pressure will be too great."  "It takes a lot of management to have the strength to plow the courtyard, sweep holes, and sweep away the remnants." Xia Guoxiang pointed at the Liao River in the distance and said: "Without the advantage of the navy and relying on land transportation alone, this battle will not be easy.  I estimate that the first is to consume and blockade, the second is to train the cavalry, and the last is to strike with thunder." "The cavalry should indeed be the main force in future battles," Wei Pu nodded in agreement, "Whether it is hussars or dragon cavalry, there is a need.  If there are tens of thousands of horses, the Tartars will not be able to run away as easily as now. " "Yes, if the infantry fights the cavalry, the whole army will be destroyed if they lose, and if they win, they will be unable to catch up." Xia Guoxiang was also helpless, "In fact, the infantry fights the cavalry.  It¡¯s good to be able to fight like this.¡± ¡°I heard that after Ding Liao, the troops in the Northeast will be reorganized. I wonder what they will be like?¡± Wei Pu felt that Xia Guoxiang should know better than himself.  "The Ministry of War is still discussing and has not yet made a final decision." Xia Guoxiang paused and said: "It is also to adapt to the Liaodong operation, and adjustments must be made according to the situation of the Tartars. It is probably to be organized into a mixed brigade, with infantry, artillery, cavalry, and supplies.  We are fully equipped with about 8,000 to 10,000 soldiers and can go out to fight." Wei Pu thought for a moment and said, "To regain the lost land in Liaodong, we must naturally divide it.??Garrisoned.  This mixed brigade is smaller than the division and can defend several more key points.  In addition, if they attack in turns, even if they retreat when encountering a strong enemy, the Tartars will be exhausted and defend themselves everywhere instead of resting.  " "Yes, that's what the Ministry of War has in mind.  "Xia Guoxiang nodded and agreed with Wei Pu's analysis, "It is also a good strategy to manage Liaodong while harassing and consuming the Tartars, and to train the army in turns.  " "I wonder if Dang Shuo Army adapted it according to this?  "Wei Pu said with some worry: "I don't know whether the Dangshuo Army will eventually belong to the Beijing Military Region or the Northeast Military Region.  Hearing that His Majesty was going to establish a Military Commission, His Highness Wei usually had the idea of ????retiring bravely. If he joins the Ministry of War this time, who will take over as the top commander of the Beijing Military Region?  " "His Royal Highness Wei should not leave the Beijing Military Region for the time being. After all, he has the trust of the Holy Emperor. How can Jifu land not have a trusted general to lead the army?  "Xia Guoxiang shook his head and said: "The Northeast Military Region will definitely be able to recruit Yi Shuai. His Highness Pi is already old and will definitely be transferred back to Rongnuang after Dingliao.  "In this way" Hu Guozhu is now the deputy commander-in-chief of the Northeast Military Region. If Pi Xiong is transferred, he is very likely to take over. But if the Dangshuo Army belongs to the Northeast Military Region, Xiang Guoxiang's arrangements will be a bit troublesome. Logically speaking, his  His rank is higher than that of Hu Guozhu. Hu Guozhu was also transferred from the Dangshuo Army and was his general. It is obviously unreasonable for him to deign to obey orders. Moreover, Xia Guoxiang and Hu Guozhu are both related by marriage and come from the same family. He is a millionaire.  You can't say anything about fighting for power in front of Wei Pu
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