Chapter 1762 Samarkand
When they met for the first time, Liang Yue was somewhat impressed by Zuo Mengeng.
This is a sharp-edged, but frank and sincere monarch.
Whatever he needs from you, he will make it clear. Benefits and obligations are clearly stated and will never be hidden.
Of course, being able to do this also comes from strong strength and self-confidence.
But no matter what, such people are undoubtedly charming.
This also made Liang Yue happily accept Zuo Mengeng's proposal and did not feel that he had been cheated.
"I need soldiers and weapons."
If Zuo Menggeng is frank, then Liang Yue will also be frank.
If he wants to expedition to the Dnieper River and Crimea, the few men and horses he has now are not enough. In addition, when the Yarkand Khanate was eliminated, the Liang army suffered heavy losses and was unable to obtain supplies.
Liang Yue didn't trust the people here in the Western Regions, but he couldn't recruit Han people here.
So he had no choice but to seek help from Zuo Mengeng.
Zuo Mengeng was very happy.
"The fifteen thousand soldiers who are about to retire can be given to you. Of course, whether they can serve willingly depends on your means and treatment."
"I have my own way."
Liang Yue didn't want to show his timidity.
In addition, Zuo Mengeng also showed Liang Yue a clear path.
"Nowadays, the empire strongly encourages foreign development, but there are still many places in the country that cannot be taken care of. You can send people to the country to recruit people. I believe that many people who have difficulties in life and commit crimes will agree."
Liang Yue was moved at first, and then angry.
"Are you trying to break my military discipline by giving me those who committed crimes?"
Zuo Mengeng laughed, not shying away from it.
"You are rogues, why do you need such good military discipline? Besides, in your journey, too good military discipline will not succeed."
Zuo Menggeng also learned a lot from the history of Western colonization.
The colonization of Western countries basically uses criminals as pioneers.
In the past, when the question of Western expansion and Eastern conservatism was raised, many people always attributed it to national character, social system, and the abundance of products.
In fact, there is another important reason, and that is who will do the development.
Even in European countries, if you ask Ran Chu, a powerful person with a good life, to take risks and narrowly escape death, they will not agree.
Only those who are unhappy in life, who have committed crimes and do not want to be punished, or who want to atone for their sins, will be willing to give it a try.
Otherwise, Australia would not have become a place of exile.
But the process of later generations has proved that criminals and exiles may not be able to run a country poorly.
There are many criminals in the empire, and scum abounds among them.
It would be troublesome and costly to stay in the country. It is better to throw it to Liang Yue and let him lead the westward expansion, which can be regarded as contributing to the expansion of the Chinese nation.
Liang Yue thought for a while and finally agreed to the proposal.
After sending Liang Yue away, Zuo Mengeng began to care about his daughter's condition.
"Where is King Qin? Are you in trouble?"
Long Zuguang reported quickly.
"At present, His Royal Highness the King of Qin and the Fourth Cavalry Division have arrived at the city of Samarkand, followed closely by the Seventh Division. It is expected that Samarkand has been surrounded by this time. According to the Bukhara Khanate, sufficient defense preparations have been made in Samarkand. I’m afraid it’s not very easy to attack.”
Longzu was naked.
Zuo Xuanyan, who rushed to the city of Samarkand, looked at the fortified city with a frown.
The artillery of the National Defense Force is indeed sharp, but it must be able to hit the city wall.
However, outside the city, the trenches built by the Bukhara people stretched for miles and criss-crossed, coupled with various fortifications and sufficient troops, completely killing the idea of the National Defense Forces directly attacking the city wall.
Apparently the Bukhara people had received previous battle intelligence and knew that the city wall could not stop the attack of the National Defense Forces.
Humanity will always make the fastest progress in war.
There is no way, if we don’t make progress quickly, we will be eliminated.
In the face of life or death, Rao's subjective initiative was fully brought into play.
Now that the city wall has lost its defensive function, what about the trench?
Use the complete trench fortifications to offset the damage from artillery bombardment and musket fire, and then bring the enemy closer to fight.
This is the Bukhara Rao strategy.
Faced with difficult problems, Zuo Xuanyan did not act impulsively, and the National Defense Forces did not allow it.
Everyone gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
"How did the Mongols attack Samarkand?"
Zuo Xuanyan mentioned an idea.
"Of course it was Guo Jing who made the parachute and landed on the city."
Chief of Staff Ren Wen laughed, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
Of course everyone has read Zuo Menggen's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and is very familiar with the plot.
"After Genghis Khan arrived at the city, he divided his forces and cleared out the surrounding areas. Since ancient times, in sieges, as long as reinforcements from the defending side are cut off, the city will eventually be captured."
Deputy Division Commander Bolo gave the answer.
This former rising star of the Manchu Qing Dynasty also rose quickly in the National Defense Forces.
Talent is talent after all.
After Bolo entered the military academy, he quickly showed his talent. Especially in the field of cavalry combat, he has rich experience. Combined with the characteristics of the National Defense Forces, he put forward many improvement suggestions, which greatly improved the cavalry strength of the National Defense Forces.
Because of this, he was promoted to major general and deputy division commander in a short period of time.
Bolo also enjoyed the Wehrmacht environment.
Although there are superiors and subordinates here, there is no such thing as bullying. As long as you have the ability, you can speak freely and show your talents freely, and you will be promoted if you have merit.
Now everyone knows that if nothing happens, he will be promoted to lieutenant general and division commander within three to five years.
Zuo Xuanyan attaches great importance to Bolo's opinions.
"Where is the most important?"
"Here, Iron Gate Pass. This is the only channel for reinforcements in the direction of Karsi. According to the scout's report, the Bukhara people have deployed heavy troops here."
Samarkand is located at the westernmost end of the mountain range. From here to the west is a narrow valley sandwiched by mountains and more than 400 miles long. The Zeravjan River crosses the valley, nourishing it into an oasis with rich products.
While the Bukhara people fortified themselves tightly in Samarkand, they also established a larger defense line further west in Navoi.
After all, after passing Navoi, you will reach the city of Bukhara.
Similarly, facing such a long and narrow valley, it is very easy for the National Defense Forces to block enemy reinforcements from the west.
Therefore, if the people of Bukhara want to rescue Samarkand, they can only go through the Iron Gate Pass in the south.
Now that the National Defense Forces want to attack Samarkand, they must do so.
But Zuo Xuanyan did not act rashly.
"Where is the Seventh Division?"
"The 7th Division is in Jizzak, establishing a supply depot."
"Let them take their time and don't be in a hurry. They must wait until the follow-up security forces have completed the takeover before coming over. There must be no problems with logistics."
Zuo Xuanyan had a premonition that the battle for Samarkand might last a long time.
For the National Defense Forces, which relies heavily on firearms, there must be no room for error in logistics.
It’s better to be slow than chaotic.
She always kept Zuo Mengeng's teachings in mind.
The generals did not expect that this young girl could be so calm.
Suddenly, everyone became more confident.
