"Everything that needs to be arranged has been arranged, it just depends on the final result!"
"It would be best if the speed of Jiannu's attack is contained. I'll save some effort. It doesn't matter if we capture it directly. I'll push through."
"Mao Wenlong, Yuan Chonghuan, I hope you can be more helpful!"
After saying this, Chongzhen stopped thinking about it and walked back to the Long Case to continue reviewing the memorial.
But he didn't know that the two people he mentioned were also entangled.
In Ningyuan City, in the Jinglue Mansion, Yuan Chongzhuan looked at the news coming back from Pidao, and was a little confused. It was really too unexpected.
A few months ago, news came from the court that the Jiannu might attack North Korea, and they were asked to prepare for the Jiannu troops in Guangning. However, they were so prepared that the Jiannu did not use the troops here at all.
"Jian Nu captured the Korean city of Uiju. Tell us what you think!"
"Master Manager, although there are 890,000 people in the Guanningjin Defense Line, we still have nine cities and 45 forts to defend, and we can only draw 20,000 to 30,000 troops at most. If we want to attack Guangning with just these people, it will be no different. It’s a dream.”
"Lieutenant General Zuo, please understand that the military order given to us by the imperial court is to contain the troops deployed by Jian Nu in Guangning and Xiping Fort. This is very clear, and it is not to attack the city!"
"You said it so easily. There are less than three thousand Guan Ning cavalry left now. They go out of the city to contain Guang Ning. What if they go out of the city to attack us? Can they resist it?"
"What can't be done without cavalry? Then in the battle of Longjingguan, there was no cavalry in Ji Town. Didn't they still chase Jiannu?"
"Nonsense, that's a mountainous area. Jiannu cannot spread over a large area, so Juma Zhuang can naturally be used.
Now that we are going to attack, we need at least three to four thousand horse-repelling stakes to carry them forward. We will be exhausted before the slaves can attack! "
"We don't necessarily have to reject the horse stakes. We still have twelve chariot battalions. We will cooperate with the rejection of the horse stakes and slowly advance forward, placing the army across Gu Guangning, Youtun, and Xipingbao.
Then we dug several trenches, horse traps, etc. around the camp to prevent the slaves from attacking us.
If Jian Nu from Guangning City withdraws, then we will attack the city and stand still, then we will waste it, or take the opportunity to attack Xiping Fort, etc. Anyway, Jian Nu can't send troops to reinforce now! "
"This is a good suggestion. Between the three cities, we can advance, attack, retreat or defend. As long as the slaves in Guangning do not withdraw, then our mission will be completed."
"As for whether we have deployed a large army and Jiannu will attack Linghe, Linghe, Jinzhou, etc. from the side, there is no need to worry too much.
If they dare to take a detour, then we will encircle and kill the attacking Jiannu. Now every Jiannu who dies will lose one soldier. This is a good deal! "
"No, it's too risky. It's hard to say whether we will attack Jinzhou or not. If our car camp and Juma Zhuang fail to prevent Jiannu's charge, then we are in danger of being destroyed."
"Deputy Commander Zu, this won't work, and that won't work either. Then tell me what to do?"
"enough!"
Listening to the debate among the generals, Yuan Chonghuan, who had been silent for the whole time, roared angrily. Only then did the generals realize that Master Jing Lue's face was so gloomy that he could shed tears.
Yuan Chonghuan stared at everyone coldly: "Last June, the imperial court said that the Jiannu army had moved and asked us to be on guard. As a result, the Jiannu army took a detour and attacked Longjing Pass.
If His Majesty had not noticed the arrangement, the slave-building coalition forces might have reached Beijing. This would have been a shame to us in western Liaoning.
This time, we were reminded again a month ago, and as a result, Jiannu deceived us again and captured the Korean city of Uiju.
This kind of thing happens one after another. This general's face is almost swollen. You still have the nerve to argue? "
"If we fail to complete the imperial mission this time, you and I will all commit suicide by jumping into the sea.
Believe it or not, if we fail to complete the mission, we will all have to settle things after this battle. Are you mentally ill if you still think about preserving your strength at this point? "
"Zu Dashou, you have always been in charge of intelligence, right? Is this the result of your responsibility?
Could it be that one day Jiannu surrounded the Jinglue Mansion and I didn’t even know about it? "
…
After being cursed angrily, the faces of all the generals in the hall turned red, especially the several deputy generals and staff generals who were called out. Their heads were lowered, with veins bulging on their foreheads.
They also knew that the manager was on the verge of rage. If they dared to talk back, they would be punished with twenty military sticks at least, or directly thrown into prison.
"Where is Zhu Mei!"
"The general is here!"
"You lead Ningyuan's 10,000 garrison, 12 chariot battalions and a firearms battalion to go to Youtun first. Keep an eye on Guangning and Xiping Fort. You must arrive at noon tomorrow!
At the same time, the people from Youtun and Tashan were recruited to dig trenches. Afterwards, they would report to the court to request compensation! "
"Where is Zu Dashou?"
"The general is here!"
"You will lead the remaining Guan Ning cavalry to accompany you and be responsible for protecting the people digging the trenches and preventing the Jiannu from sneak attacks. As long as the Jiannu do not rush into the formation, you are not allowed to attack!"
"Where is Zuo Fu?"
"The general is here!"
"When you go to Jinzhou City to take charge, you must hold on for seven days no matter what the situation is!"
"Where is Jia Sheng!"
"The general is here!"
"You are responsible for the dispatch of grain, grass, military supplies, etc., and you must keep up with the consumption of the army!"
"Come here, send a message to Pi Dao Mao Wenlong and let him exchange information!"
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"Come here, pass this general's order. Nine cities should be at 50% strength, and forty-five forts should be at 30% strength. Go to Youtun and give them two days to march!"
"Come here, send a message to the British Duke, saying that I am going to take people to go between Guangning, Xipingbao, and Youtun to block Jiannu, and ask him to mobilize the elite from Shanhaiguan to Ningyuan to prevent any unexpected events!"
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"At this juncture, if anyone dares to slip up and have selfish motives, leading to the failure of the mission, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Military orders were issued one after another from Yuan Chonghuan's mouth, and the generals in the general office quickly left after receiving the orders.
All of a sudden, all the soldiers and civilians of the Guanning Defense Line were mobilized.
After receiving Yuan Chonghuan's request, the British Duke thought for a moment and asked Hou Shilu to march towards Ningyuan with 15,000 elite troops.
When Ningyuan City was being mobilized, on the Liaodong Peninsula diagonally across the sea, Mao Wenlong and his generals stood on the wall of Hongzui Fort, watching the patrol teams that appeared from time to time as they were occupied by Jiannu.
"Commander, His Majesty's order is for us to contain Jiannu and capture North Korea's Uiju. What are we doing here?"
Mao Wenlong glanced at Mao Chengzuo who made a sound, and said calmly: "There are Han Eight Banners who established slaves in Yizhou, and Tong Yangxing can be regarded as a famous general.
Not to mention our 30,000 troops, even if we have 100,000 troops, can we capture Yiju in a short time?
What if the Phoenix Fort's red flag moves toward Uiju again during this period? Can we stop it?
Since it can't be blocked or attacked, what's the point of continuing to attack?
Besides, it doesn’t necessarily have to be on the front lines of Yiju and Dandong! "
Listening to Mao Wenlong's words, the generals looked into the distance, thoughtfully.
