Regarding the Dongyi issue, Lingguo had recovered it before, and Chang Zhen led his troops to station in the Pingdu Mountain area, which was the East Border Pass, blocking the entrance and exit.
To the left of Pingdu Mountain is the land of Qin, and to the right is the territory of Dongyi. Looking from the entire map, the top, bottom and right of Dongyi are all the sea, and the left is connected to the Central Plains.
After the destruction of the Ling Kingdom, Dongyi, who originally surrendered to the Central Plains, changed his mind again. Judging from his behavior, he did not recognize the Qin Empire at all.
This was Xiao Yuan's first reason for sending troops.
More importantly, the territory is complete.
It is even more impossible for Xiao Yuan to allow such a small separatist force.
If we trace their origins, Dongyi are actually one of the Chinese ethnic groups. However, over the long years, they have gradually moved away from the Central Plains and their living habits have become different.
They have the same skin color as the Chinese, they are not a foreign race, and they can all understand the language.
Dadongcheng.
The architectural style here is no different from that of towns in the Central Plains, and it is also the political center of Dongyi.
The title of their highest officer is also very simple: chief.
The current leader is named Geng Chenggang. The Geng family is good at animal husbandry and fishery, and has an absolute dominant position in Dongyi society and culture.
At this time, Geng Chenggang was discussing matters with several close men in the living room.
Someone said worriedly: "Big Chief, the Ling Kingdom has been destroyed by the Qin Dynasty, and the King of Qin has also proclaimed himself emperor. We haven't sent anyone to the imperial capital yet. Will it anger the Qin Kingdom?"
"Why should we express our gratitude to the Qin State?" Geng Chenggang said: "At the beginning, we recognized the Ling State, but we did not recognize the Qin State."
"But Lingguo has been destroyed by Emperor Qin. If there is a problem with our attitude towards the Central Plains, Emperor Qin will definitely not condone it." The man said again.
"Is what you said possible to happen?" Geng Chenggang was a little dissatisfied: "Ling Kingdom attacked us several times in the past, but in the end it was not that we couldn't do anything. Now it's the same with Qin Kingdom. At worst, it's just a fool's errand."
He thought he could change his mind back and forth as before.
Then he added: "Furthermore, when the Shang family was the co-owner of the world and divided the kingdoms, we Dongyi did not get any benefits. Now that the Qin Emperor rules the world, why should we be granted the Dongyi Kingdom? Otherwise How to recognize his throne?"
Others may come to understand and say, "What the chief means is that if we want to negotiate terms with Da Qin, we must have the status of a vassal state."
The man from before still had a worried look on his face and said, "But Emperor Qin has already wiped out all the countries, the feudal system has been eliminated, and there are no more divided princes in the world. I'm afraid he won't agree."
Geng Chenggang said: "Our huge territory is the capital of the feudal state. If he wants us to surrender willingly, Emperor Qin will provide this benefit."
"If the Emperor of Qin disagrees, there will be a dispute. What if the Emperor of Qin sends troops?"
"How can it be possible to send troops just as they say? Even if they want to attack us, they will definitely send envoys to persuade us to surrender first. At that time, it will be the time for the two sides to negotiate and negotiate terms. Besides, even if there is a fight, we can use the old method of fighting first. It’s better to negotiate terms if you win, and it’s not too late to express your surrender if you lose.”
Geng Chenggang's intention is very clear, he wants to take the initiative.
The worried man moved the corners of his mouth, but stopped talking.
However, Geng Chenggang stopped talking to him and looked at another burly man: "Shi Ba, what do you think?"
Shi Ba is tall, rough-looking, and has a thick beard. He is a figure similar to the highest general in Dongyi. Hearing this, he said: "I agree with the big leader. We can wait for Emperor Qin to contact us first, and then we can negotiate terms. ."
"Yes." Geng Chenggang nodded slowly: "That's it. We are not in a hurry anyway. The one who is anxious is Emperor Qin."
The total population of Dongyi is about two million. It was recaptured by Ling Kingdom and many of its armed forces were disbanded. However, during this period, Geng Chenggang and Shi Ba reorganized a wave, which can produce about 50,000 combat power.
Half a month later, in early April of the first year of Taketoku, Xiao Yuan completed all pre-war deployments and issued the battle plan to regain Dongyi with the highest military order.
Right now:
Yang Heng, the general of Wu Yibo's chariot and cavalry, was appointed as the military commander-in-chief, and General Wang Lie of Fenwu was appointed as his deputy general.
General Zhenwei Chen Guan is the chief commander of the navy, and General Anton Qiao Yun is the deputy general of the navy.
Order the second, third, fifth, sixth, and seventh infantry armies.
1st and 2nd Cavalry.
A total of 70,000 horse infantry troops.
Together with 30,000 elite navy troops, they advanced in two directions.
Su Yi proposed that there was no problem with 50,000 elite troops to destroy Dongyi, but Xiao Yuan ultimately sent 100,000 troops. The main reason was that he did not want to prolong the war too much, and a 100,000-strong army could do a lot in occupying places. to better scheduling.
This is not a big battle with millions of troops, so there is no need for commander-level troops. The effect will be better if it is fought by brave and skilled senior generals.
Yang Heng was chosen because of his military strategy, ability to fight tough battles, not impulsive, and rich battlefield experience.
Chen Guan is an expert in commanding the navy's landing operations.
When they received the order, they were very excited, because their status was not low anymore, and if they wanted to go further, they had to accumulate military exploits.
Xiao Yuan also met the two of them in the palace study.
"See Your Majesty!" They both knelt down at the same time.
"Pingshen." Xiao Yuan waved his hand: "Everyone comes closer."
"No." The two of them responded respectfully and stepped forward one after another, standing behind Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan first glanced sideways at the two of them, then pointed at the military map on the wall and pointed at the East Border Pass:
"Yang Heng led 50,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry to attack Dongyi from Pingdu Mountain."
Then he pointed at the sea area to the right of Dongyi: "Chen Guan's navy circled back and landed at Donglikou."
"Advance by land and water, attack from both front and rear, expand strategic depth at the fastest speed, and occupy major transportation locations at the same time."
"Sending troops on April 20th, is there any problem?"
"No problem!" The two of them exclaimed at the same time.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded and said, "Where your two armies will meet up and whether a rendezvous is necessary will all depend on the battlefield situation, and it is up to you to decide based on the battle situation."
"yes!"
The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. Xiao Yuan never engages in micro-management. General Dian issued the order to recover Dongyi and strategically deployed the land and water fronts. As for how to fight the front line specifically, that is the strategy your general will formulate.
After saying this, Xiao Yuan explained again: "When the army is fighting, military discipline is the most important. As I said before, you are not allowed to massacre people, you are not allowed to burn, kill, and loot, and you are not allowed to rape civilian women."
"No!" The two of them clasped their fists at the same time.
"Go ahead, I'm waiting for your good news." Xiao Yuan patted the two of them on the shoulders.
Geng Chenggang wanted to sway Dongyi's separatist regime and let Xiao Yuan take the initiative to negotiate terms with him and grant him a kingdom, but he didn't know that Qin had already sent troops. (End of chapter)
