Chapter 322 Two-front battle
Chen Cao's words obviously could not convince Sun Dewen. After all, he had just said personally that he would personally conquer North Korea: "Your Highness, I don't know what your Highness's intentions are."
Chen Cao motioned for Sun Dewen to sit down, and then calmly took a bite of the mango from Nanyang in front of the table: "Now the 600,000 troops of the Northern Dynasties have gathered in Southern Zhili. The purpose is to complete their achievements in one battle. After all, the war between the North and the South has consumed a lot of money." The actual strength of both sides, and neither side can crush its opponent in terms of national strength;
So, after I decided to personally conquer North Korea, I sailed down the sea and attacked the city of Beijing from behind. According to the report from our Jinyiwei spies, the current number of troops in the Beijing camp of the Northern Army is less than 100,000, and all the troops from all over the nine borders have been recruited. , all in southern Zhili. As long as Zhang Gaoping, the deputy general of the left, can hold back the army of Duke Cheng of the Northern Dynasty, then I can directly attack the Northern Dynasty court from behind, and the city of Beijing will be within reach. "
Sun Dewen obviously had little military attainments, so he was confused by Chen Cao's words: "Your Highness, do you want to sneak attack from behind and destroy Guo in a false way?"
"Eh..." Chen Cao said with a look of relief: "Eunuch Sun is now also the Chief of Ceremonies, and he has made a lot of progress in his knowledge. Back then, the Japanese country also faked the Taoism, and in the end, they easily defeated the king of Korea. He ran to the Yalu River."
"What about that side of Jiangbei?"
Facing Sun Dewen's question, Chen Cao pointed at Song Che and said, "Did you see this? This is my general of Liang Fan, Song Che and Song Shixiu. This time I personally conquer North Korea and the Jiangbei war, he will be temporarily in charge..."
Sun Dewen immediately frowned. Song Che had only heard of such a general under Chen Cao, but after all, he did not have the reputation of Zhang Gaoping, Li Wanchang and others. If he was allowed to serve as the general of Pingbei, he might not be able to convince everyone. .
Just when Sun Dewen was looking Song Che up and down, Chen Cao also saw his doubts and said: "Eunuch Sun, don't worry, you go back and tell the emperor that this battle in Jiangbei will be under the full command of Zhang Gaoping, and Song Che will lead the troops of Liang Fan. Just follow the instructions."
Sun Dewen felt greatly relieved when he heard this, and then he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "I don't have much time left here. I will return to Nanjing to reply to the emperor."
Chen Cao laughed and said, "Eunuch Sun, don't be in a hurry. Now our Liangfan railway has been laid to Chunhua Town. It only takes two and a half days to reach Chunhua Town by train. It only takes two days to go to Beijing from Chunhua Town." For an hour, don’t worry.”
Sun Dewen took the steam train when he came here. He had long been determined to go back and promote the industrial development of Liang Fan to Zhu Yousong, especially the dark train.
After seeing off Sun Dewen, Chen Cao's smile disappeared and he looked at Song Che: "In this battle of Jiangbei, you have only one task, stick to the defense line of the river. If things go wrong, retreat to Nanjing and lead the three armed forces. Go as a teacher."
Song Che clasped his fists: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the general will be wise in the end."
After speaking, Chen Cao looked at the people around the round table: "You are all my confidants, Chen Cao. The main reason for suddenly turning the gun to attack North Korea this time is that North Korea has interrupted the coal transaction with us."
Coal is now the core of the entire Liang dynasty. The reason why Chen Cao sent Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng to cross the sea to attack Arabia was also because of oil. If you control oil, you will be able to control the entire world in the future.
Originally, it was a good thing to sell coal from Shanxi to Liang Fan, but since steam trains and various coals were used for military purposes, Emperor Chongzhen paid special attention to it. Under the investigation of various forces, he finally knew the secret of Liang Fan, so The original exchange of coal for grain was also greatly reduced, making Chen Cao's coal unable to make ends meet.
As a last resort, Chen Cao chose North Korea, because North Korea in later generations was a major coal-producing country in the world. Although their land was barren, it was because of the staggering amount of minerals buried underground that the land could not be used effectively.
As for North Korea's coal, Chen Cao thought it would be better to take advantage of this good opportunity to completely conquer North Korea in the name of surrendering and becoming a slave. It would also be a good thing to turn North Korea into a subsidiary or autonomous province of the Ming Dynasty in the future.
"Jiannu conquered North Korea twice and forced North Korea to surrender by force. Now North Korea's national power is increasingly declining, and people's lives are not as good as before. The focus is still on the slavery system of Jiannu in North Korea and the newly established Korean Eight Banners Army. According to reports, today There are no more young and strong men left in North Korea;
As long as I, the Ming Dynasty King, arrive in North Korea, I believe that I will be able to win the support of the North Korean people. After driving away the Jian slaves, hey, taking over North Korea will be just around the corner. "
Everyone agreed and nodded in agreement.
Chen Cao stood up, and everyone stood up and stared solemnly: "Send the order, all armies will prepare immediately. When Zheng Zhilong's fleet arrives at the port, our army will set off for North Korea."
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The third day of July in the fourth year of Chongzhen (the second year of Chongde, 1631 AD)
Chen Cao personally led the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions of the Dingwu Army, totaling more than 55,000 people, on board sea ships and officially set off for North Korea. Song Che also led the 6th, 9th, and 10th Divisions of the Dingwu Army. Head north to Nanjing.
Although it was a two-front battle, Chen Cao felt that the Korean War would be an easy battle.
The general of Liaodong was Liu Xingzuo, and Zhang Yingwu was the commander of the 52nd Division. They took orders from Liu Xingzuo. After they landed on Pi Island, they quickly sent a message to Songjiang.
Liu Xingzuo, who had lived on the island for more than a few months, was a little bored. After Mao Wenlong, the original commander-in-chief on the island, was tricked and killed by Yuan Chonghuan, Mao Wenlong's soldiers and horses were silent for two months before suddenly being led by his general Geng Zhongming. Surrendered the slaves who came to attack Pi Island.
After Liu Xingzuo landed, the original fortifications on Pi Island were long gone, and the original Ming army troops who stayed behind had long since shaved off their hair and changed clothes, becoming traitors.
It's just that these dozens of people suddenly saw the overwhelming fleet arriving at Pidao Port, and they were all frightened out of their wits. The "Ming" flag flying on the ship rustled in the wind, frightening the traitors. All of them pissed themselves off.
The leader turned out to be a Baihu official. Because he was injured after fighting Jian Nu, and after Geng Zhongming and others left, he lost his backing and was left to guard Phi Island. The officers and soldiers on the island were all old, weak, sick and disabled. It won't be a big deal at all.
Liu Xingzuo looked at the hair lumps that appeared on Baihu's head and said coldly: "Back then, I had a high status among the slaves. After I came back, I cut off my braids and let my hair grow back for nearly three months. , but now all the troops under the prince’s command have shaved off their obstructive long hair.”
Liu Xingzuo also found that as long as people had short hair and a buzz cut, they looked particularly energetic. Wearing a cloth military cap when not fighting was quite comfortable.
"General Liu," Zhang Yingwu personally came to the commanding heights of Pi Island and handed an official document to Liu Xingzuo: "This is an official document from the prince. The Jinyiwei messenger has arrived. The army has set off. The prince ordered us to land in the hinterland of North Korea first to clear the way for the army. .”
Liu Xingzuo took the official document. Originally he was digging graves, but he received news halfway that he was stationed on Pi Island, which made him seem a little at a loss.
Liu Xingzuo and Amin went to conquer North Korea. They had a map of North Korea in their hands, and he could also speak North Korean. Entering North Korea now was his advantage.
"Starting from Pido across the sea and heading south directly to Ganghwa Bay, we first captured the surrounding islands near Incheon Port. The North Korean navy has been in decline since Yi Sun-sin. Our army carried out lightning warfare and could catch the North Korean army in Incheon by surprise. Even the Jiannu stationed in Incheon couldn't provide quick support."
Liu Xingzuo first told Zhang Yingwu the battle plan, then turned to look at him and said: "The strength of the North Korean navy is not a concern. Besides, our army suddenly arrived in Gyeonggi Province. Maybe the North Korean authorities will be happy."
Four days later, Liu Xingzuo's fleet raided the Yongyou and Muyi islands off the coast of Incheon at night. There were not many North Korean troops stationed on the two islands. When Zhang Yingwu led the guard regiment to rush to the Yongjong Town Fangying Port behind them, There were only three hundred Korean troops in the entire defense camp, and only dozens of Jiannu troops.
The news was naturally delayed. Only after Liu Xingzuo entered Yongzong Town did he learn from the captured North Korean military officers that more than 90% of the North Korean navy had been transferred to Liaodong by slaves.
Liu Xingzuo was shocked. Jiannu's mobilization of the North Korean navy was a big goal. Their ultimate goal was unknown. However, thinking that he would see Chen Cao in a month, Liu Xingzuo did not take it to heart.
“According to the prisoners’ account, Yeongjong Town is under the jurisdiction of the Incheon Protectorate. Today, all North Korean armies are like decorations. In addition to thousands of slave soldiers stationed in Ping’an’s east and west roads and Hamgyong’s north and south roads, the other North Korean provinces only have Gyeonggi. There are more than 3,000 Jiannu infantry and cavalry stationed in Seoul, but there are none left.”
Because Zhang Yingwu wanted to attack North Korea, he put a lot of effort into intelligence: "After our army entered Incheon, North Korea should be unable to respond. However, according to the Jin Yiwei who sent the order, the purpose of the prince's personal expedition was to incorporate North Korea into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. "
Liu Xingzuo was stunned and instantly remembered that North Korea was the head of the Ming Dynasty without conquests. However, he then thought that if Chen Cao ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in the future, he would probably change the name of the country, and then he would not be able to ask him to implement the regulations of Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. : "To punish the people and punish them?"
This is the explanation that Liu Xingzuo can think of. Zhang Yingwu is also a cultural person, and then nodded: "That may be the case. Our department was ordered to be the vanguard of the army. After occupying Incheon, we will wait on the spot."
"There are thousands of slave-building troops around Seoul. What if they come to attack?"
Liu Xingzuo took a deep breath: "Our army is going deep alone. As long as we don't take the initiative to attack Seoul, the slave-building army will definitely be on guard. Maybe reinforcements will be mobilized from Ping'an Road. There are only a few slave-building people, so we can kill every one..."
Zhang Yingwu nodded thoughtfully after listening.
The next day, Zhang Yingwu led his army across the sea by boat, invaded the port of Incheon, successfully landed in Incheon, and occupied the Incheon Protectorate at the same time. A day and a half later, the news reached Seoul, and North Korea was shocked...
