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In just half a month, the Han army advanced by land and water, with overwhelming momentum.
Gan Ziba's naval fleet surrounded the coastal cities, especially carrying out targeted and effective attacks on the Jin Army's naval strongholds with military reinforcements. The officers and soldiers of the coastal navy who were directly attacked, as well as the lord and prefect of the city, were unable to take care of themselves.
Yue Shaomu's army was encircling the coastal city halfway to Jinbing's aid. They did not care about the gains and losses of the city, but only tried to annihilate the enemy's effective strength.
Up to now, the five military strongholds along the coast of the Jin Dynasty have suffered varying degrees of attacks. Due to the backward equipment of the Jin Dynasty's navy, they could only be passively beaten and had no choice in the face of the powerful ships and artillery of the Han Dynasty.
On land, Yue Shaomu had already pulled out four military camps of the Jin Army, conquered three cities, and after plundering half of the supplies of the aristocratic families in the city, part of them was exchanged for food to continue their march north, and the rest was distributed to the expatriates.
Because the Han army did not harm civilians, they were highly praised by people everywhere. Many people even took the initiative to guide the Han army. I never saw anyone assisting the Jin soldiers. This shows how unpopular the Nan'ao court was.
In Suanzao City, the Han army temporarily rested here, and Yue Shaomu began to plan the next march.
"These golden soldiers are so vulnerable. As a result, within two months, our army will be able to approach the capital!"
Xu Sheng rubbed his hands with excitement on his face.
He had never thought about such a battle. It was not as easy as the military exercises trained in the military academy, and he couldn't help but feel contempt for it.
Zhu Heng also said: "Yes, every time the enemy encounters the approaching approach of our army, they scatter and collapse. According to the statistics of my subordinates, during this period, each of our troops only fired one musket on average before dominating the battlefield. These sons of bitches Without beating, killing a pig is more laborious than this."
Yue Shaomu still looked calm, but he was also struggling in his mind whether to change the established strategic goal and only take the capital?
After all, the strength currently displayed by the South Australian army can only be described as horrific, and there is nothing to be proud of.
However, Yue Shaomu still maintained his due rationality and looked at Lu Ziming, asking for his opinion with his eyes.
Lu Ziming replied: "General Yue, my subordinates believe that we should march in accordance with the established strategy. After careful investigation in Nan'ao, I learned that
All the elite troops of South Australia have been hoarded in the north. The armies in the south are just scattered troops and cannot be used for much purpose. Moreover, although we have achieved victory during this period,
However, most of the troops that were annihilated were more than a hundred people, and there was no decent resistance at all. After such a long time, the Nan'ao court must also know about our army's movements.
We will definitely set up defenses on our army's road to the north. If we continue to move closer to the north, this battle will be difficult to fight. After all, strictly speaking, the Beiwei Army is currently a lone army. "
Yue Shaomu nodded: "What Ziming said is true. Nan'ao must have its own capital if it can maintain its foothold in Nanyang for many years.
Therefore, the established goal remains unchanged. Our army continues to move north. After drawing out the enemy's main force to pursue it, it then turns to the Jiangnan area.
Jiangnan is a major tax center in South Australia. As long as the river channel leading to the north is blocked, the Jin soldiers will be in chaos.
After Admiral Gan's navy joins forces to completely blockade the river mouth, we will definitely be able to decide in a battle if we head north again! "
The strategic plan remained unchanged, Yue Shaomu immediately ordered the entire army to rest and regroup, and continued to advance north the next day.
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On the eighth day of July, Fukang led the 13th battalion of Beijing soldiers, totaling 40,000 soldiers and horses, numbered 100,000, and set out to conquer the Han army.
The army passed through Huanglong Mansion and continued to advance south without making any further stops.
Cao Ying, the counselor accompanying the army, suggested halfway: "Sir, the enemy's and our movements are unknown now. We should march slowly and fight steadily to be invincible.
The subordinates suggested sending a scout to detect the enemy's situation first, and it would not be too late to march after the intelligence was collected. "
Fukang said impatiently: "You don't understand the principle of quickness and speed? A steady attack is a strategy adopted when the enemy is evenly matched.
At present, armies from all over the country have reported that Dongyi is on their way north, so they can take advantage of it and conquer it in one fell swoop! "
Cao Ying said: "Sir! The enemy army can defeat several cities in a row and prevent the governors from all over the city from leaving the city to fight fiercely. The enemy army must be powerful. If we march rashly, if we are ambushed by the enemy army, how can we deal with His Highness the Crown Prince? How can we deal with it?" Explain to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty!"
"Shut up! How dare you teach me a lesson!" Fukang said angrily, "The power I have bestowed upon China by my Lord Long Live is not as good as you, a Sima officer, who knows the military?"
If I hadn't seen you as an old member of Zhang Gui's army, I would have punished you for committing the crime above! "
Cao Ying was a descendant of immigrants and was not valued by the indigenous nobles. Now that he dared to question his military strategy, he became furious and scolded him to the point where he was furious.
However, Cao Ying still insisted on his duties and persuaded him earnestly: "Sir, how can we use loyalty in military affairs? It is a taboo for military strategists to underestimate the enemy before the battle. We don't know how many men and horses Dongyi has or what their weapons are. We must at least understand these things. Information?"
Fukang snorted softly when he heard this, looked at Cao Ying and said, "Cao Sima has raised Dongyi's spirit several times. Could it be that he is from Dongyi?"
Cao Ying was surprised: "Why do you make fun of me like this? When did I become a Dongyi person?"
Fukang showed an expression of sudden realization: "Oh, by the way, I remember that Cao Sima seemed to be an overseas Chinese, so he was just a lowly citizen. It is understandable that he would raise his ambitions for Dongyi, hahahaha."
"you……"
Cao Ying was so angry that he didn't know what to do and stared at Fukang angrily.
Fukang put away his smile and said seriously: "Cao Sima, you should go and supervise the grain and grass. You are no longer needed here."
After finishing speaking, he rode away.
"Arrogant and self-willed, Dongyi will be defeated this time."
Watching Fukang leave, Cao Ying tightened his grip on the horse's reins.
After ridiculing Cao Ying, Fukang said sternly to his deputy Lei Xu: "Dongyi is currently resting in Zaocheng. I don't think he would have thought that our army would come for a sneak attack. I ordered the entire army to be lightly armed and simple, and captured Dongyi before he could react." Zaocheng, triumphant in one battle!"
"Master Fu is wise!" Lei Xu flattered him and continued, "Knowledge Zaocheng is still two months away from our army. If Dongyi leaves Zaocheng, where should they look for it?"
Fukang smiled and said: "The governors from various places will pass the Dongyi information to the capital. We can just ask along the way."
"Your Excellency is really wise."
Lei Xu flattered Fukang again, which was very helpful to Fukang. At least it was much more comfortable than that Cao Ying.
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After resting for two days in Zaocheng, Beiwei's army set off northward again.
Wherever the Han army passed, the enemy troops either stayed behind or retreated.
Because the Han army did not kill prisoners, the Jin army in the cities and rural areas along the southern coast did not have a strong sense of resistance. Most people just wanted to survive and were not willing to truly sacrifice their lives for the Jin country.
Just when Beiwei's army was marching forward and pushing forward all the way, the army finally encountered its first real battle.
Lying in front of the Liushan Fort in front of the Han army's northward advance, the fortress owner Chen Zhao prepared to fight to the death with the Han army.
