Dagou (Kaohsiung) This city is forty miles south of Taiwan. There is a large force of Japanese troops to contain Liu Mingchuan's "Mingwu Army".

Originally, the Japanese army detected that the defense of the dog was lax. There are multiple cannons on it. But there was no gun carriage. There are only fixed cannons (old-fashioned Hongyi cannons), and the Japanese army can build a few batteries in suitable places outside the city, and there is no need for 'fierce' fighting. It can be easily surrendered by the Qing army. Break through the dogs.

The dog is surrounded by a thirty-foot-high wall made of 'flower' granite. The walls of the dog-beating city are strong. But it was also difficult to withstand the artillery of the Japanese army.

Early May. Lieutenant General Saigo led two brigades of the Japanese army. More than 2,000 Japanese troops and more than 4,000 Beidong rebels. Joint attack to fight the dogs. But at this time, the garrison of Fighting Dog had become the "Mingwu Army." Liu Mingchuan stationed his most trusted lieutenant colonel Nie Shicheng in Fighting Dog. The artillery of the Mingwu army is fierce. Heavily defended. Nie Shicheng led 2,000 Mingwu troops to engage in a 'fierce' battle with several times the enemy. The Mingwu Army held the 'door' of the Taiwan government. Dog beating. So that the Japanese army did not dare to invade the central plain.

The Japanese army suffered heavy casualties under the city of beating dogs. In the end, he returned home. The Japanese attack on the dog ended in failure. The initial idea of the Japanese army's development to the central and western regions was cut off. This is also the fundamental reason why the Japanese army opened up colonies in the Shengfan area in eastern Taiwan." The Mingwu Army "made a name for itself in the defensive battle against dogs. Nie Shicheng became famous in one fight.

At this time. Only then did the Japanese find out. Armament of the Qing army in Taiwan. It has been given a new look. The intelligence work of the Japanese army lagged behind. Misjudged the combat effectiveness of the Qing army." Killing God" Liu Mingchuan is stationed in Taiwan. Let the Japanese army be under great pressure. Lieutenant General Saigo examines moderation from the province. Change the strategic deployment. No longer take the initiative to attack the Qing army's fortress. In order to have a place in "barbarous Taiwan" . The Japanese did not retreat from the area of Tagou. Rather, stick to the countryside. Continue to fight with the Qing army. Want to defeat the Qing army in the field.

Afterwards. Liu Mingdeng, the commander-in-chief of the Taiwan government, did not recognize the situation. Thought that the Japanese army was vulnerable. Failure to set the right strategic goals. Instead, he took the initiative to lead the three thousand "Jianwu Army" to take the initiative to attack. was 'lured' by the Japanese army to Papaya Creek in the Pingtung Plain. More than 1,000 of the 3,000 Jianwu troops were killed and wounded. Liu Mingdeng led less than 2,000 defeated troops to flee back to Keelung Harbor.

After this battle. The morale of the Japanese army was greatly boosted. On the one hand, it is facing Taiwan to increase troops. On the one hand, the Paiwan people of Guishan were purged. Aggressive colonization in eastern Taiwan.

The Battle of Wangyue Township became a turning point in the operation of the Pingtung Plain. The Qing army took the initiative both in strength and psychologically. Li Guolou tactically implements a strategy of step-by-step advancement. Politically implement a policy of national reconciliation. Initial results. The Beidong people are not evenly matched. The tribal leaders surrendered to the new army.

In a skirmish on the Pingtung Plain. The new military army and the victorious army carry forward the dedication to the 'spirit'. Charge ahead. At the cost of blood, the Japanese army began to compete round after round. Win after victory at the cost of blood. Annihilated more than a thousand Japanese troops. The rebels numbered more than 3,000 people. The Qing army won the initiative on the battlefield. Redeem the disadvantage of the Qing army. The morale of the Qing troops from all walks of life was high. Began to take the initiative to attack the Japanese army.

The Qing army began to do a strategic counteroffensive. In order to regain the Pingtung Plain in one fell swoop. Qing army joint operations. Li Guolou's 4,000 Xinwu Army (expanded), Bai Langning's 3,000 Changsheng Army (expanded), Liu Mingdeng's 8,000 Jianwu Army, and Liu Mingchuan's 8,000 Mingwu Army. and the armies of the various ethnic minorities. A total of more than 30,000 Qing troops marched along the southern end of the 'Jade' mountain range. Launching an oppressive attack on the Japanese army. Externally known as 100,000 Qing troops.

The Taiwan mountain system runs parallel to the northeast to southwest of the island of Taiwan. Running through the middle. The terrain is formed with high in the middle and low on both sides. The high mountains are mostly concentrated in the east-central region. Formed in the eastern part of the mountainous terrain. Declining topography in the Midwest. Finally, a vast coastal plain is formed in the western coastal region.

The central mountain range starts in the north near Suao. South to the southern tip of Taiwan's goose luanbis. It runs through the north and south of the main island of Taiwan. Become the backbone and watershed of the whole island. It is known as the "roof of Taiwan". The whole island of Taiwan is divided into two asymmetrical parts, one in the east and one in the west.

The 'Jade' mountain range runs southwest. The upper reaches of the North Barrier Creek are close to the Snow Mountain Range. South end to the north of the Pingtung Plain. The total length is about 240 miles.' The elevation balance of the main peak of Yu' Mountain is 4000 meters. It is the highest peak in the whole island and the eastern part of the mainland.' The top of Jade Mountain is covered with snow all year round.' The color is as white as 'jade', so it is called 'jade' mountain.

Fight. In fact, most of the time it is the march. Want to win the initiative on the battlefield. First of all. It's to spread the force. Advantageous geographically. in order to have a head start on the battlefield. This is what everyone calls "farsightedness" in the art of war. This time, Liu Mingdeng learned the lesson of the failure of the last expedition to the Pingtung Plain. There is no direct access to the hinterland of the Pingtung Plain. Instead, he personally led 4,000 Jianwu troops to prepare to cross the snow-capped mountains.

4,000 Jianwu troops raised grain. It needs to pass through the 'Lu' and 'Gate' mountain areas. It has been cut off from the population by the Japanese army. A barren place. There is nowhere to raise food and grass. Jianwu was required to carry two months' worth of grain and grass with the army. Difficulties. The contradictions between Liu Mingdeng and Taiwan's ethnic minorities have come to the fore. At this time, no coercion can be used against ethnic minorities. Fortunately, the Taiwan Strait is unblocked. Shen Baozhen brought a large amount of grain and grass to support the Jianwu army. Shen Baozhen led the fleet to Keelung Port. Solved Liu Mingdeng's urgent need.

As soon as Liu Mingdeng saw Shen Baozhen coming. He complained with a full stomach: "Mr. Shen's office. How did you come. Taiwan should be under your control. How can you unload a thousand pounds of burden? Instead, it will be handed over to the stinky child."

Shen Baozhen laughed. There is no interface. Turn your head to look at the docks. There are some things that everyone complains about. He doesn't want to be the commander-in-chief of Taiwan. Unfortunately, there are many difficulties that he cannot solve. To fight a war is to fight logistical support. Li Guolou lent the Great Qing Dynasty five million silver dollars. Five million silver dollars out of pocket in the early stage. This made Li Hongzhang buy a large number of military supplies from the British Empire and Prussia. Li Guolou wants to be the commander-in-chief of Taiwan. Who dares to mess with Li Guolou. In the final analysis, Li Guolou's power was bought with silver.

Who is not jealous of Li Guolou's luck. Shen Baozhen and Liu Mingdeng both envied Li Guolou's military exploits. I also thought that if they commanded the war against Japan. The war in Taiwan can end at an early date.

The docks are full of long-term men who carry goods. Carrying all kinds of strategic materials. I saw the traces of small steel cannons and mountain splitting cannons. Liu Mingdeng was excited like a child. The Jianwu Army is finally like a modern army.

Shen Baozhen asked, "Liu Zhentai. How is the war going now. Di Bao said. Wiped out 10,000 Japanese troops. Is it true?"

Liu Mingdeng said with a smile: "Our army has begun a strategic counteroffensive. Battle on the Pingtung Plain. Although our army suffered heavy casualties. But we have a strong rear . The losses will soon be made up. The rebels are getting weaker and weaker the more they fight. Luo Yixin will soon be finished. The Japanese army did not dare to go out either. As for the nonsense in the Di newspaper. You go and see what it does."

"How many men and horses are there in the Japanese army. Can you give a real number?" Shen Baozhen was most concerned about the strength of the Japanese army. Want to get out of Liu Mingdeng's mouth. Hear the truth.

Liu Mingdeng said: "The Japanese army lost the naval battle of Diaoyu Island. The Japanese Navy became more and more cautious. Logistics and transportation are often attacked by our army. It's getting harder and harder to resupply. The main force of the Japanese army retreated in the Kameyama area. It shouldn't be more than 20,000 soldiers. In my opinion, there are up to 10,000 soldiers. If it is played until next year's 'spring' season. I think the Japanese army is going to have a famine. It's a pity that Li Guolou doesn't use my strategy. This person's 'sexual' personality is too weak. It's not the commander's material."

Shen Baozhen didn't know what the contradiction between Liu Mingdeng and Li Guolou was. Asked: "Liu Zhentai. What kind of plan do you propose to Li Guolou?"

"Time of war. The means of war must be used. Ci is not in charge of the army. I proposed it to Li Guolou. Burn all the crops and villages in the Pingtung Plain. so that the Japanese army could not harvest autumn grain in Pingtung. Just move through the winter. The Japanese army will be defeated. Unexpectedly, he was scolded by Li Guolou. Say that I will 'force' the Beidong and Paiwan people to a dead end. And he said that I was a sinner through the ages. Put the Beidong people for the sin of betraying the motherland. Buckle to my head. You say it's not angry." Liu Mingdeng was so angry that he kicked up. Put a gravel on the ground. Kick out three feet away.

Shen Baozhen still knows the general situation. Consolation: "Liu Zhentai. Don't be angry. Li Guolou has his own reasons. This tactical disagreement. Harmless. Li Guolou this person. It's still 'very' generous. Not a jealous person. As long as the lost territory of Taiwan is recovered. You can't thank you for it."

"He's the commander-in-chief. How to say. I'll just do it. You also know. I'm a person who can't hide my words. Just a few words of complaining. You don't need Lao Tzu's strategy. It's just that Li Guolou's strategy is too conservative. Boasted of getting the true biography of the left handsome. I think that's a tiger not an anti-dog. Less daring than a mouse. If I were Saigo, I would follow the road. I must kill him to the ground. Let me tell you about ??????" Liu Mingdeng dragged Shen Baozhen. Let's walk to the command room. Liu Mingdeng looked down on Li Guolou's strategic deployment in his heart. Nothing new. Let's talk about it. It's a slow advance and a quick attack. Li Guolou is not as good as a counselor under him. This kind of person can also be the commander-in-chief of Taiwan. And a few more small wins. It's really unreasonable. I only blame myself for losing the first battle. So that the Jianwu army still can't raise its head. Not even a military voice. I even have to listen to the military order of a 'milky' stinky child.

Liu Mingdeng trained 8,000 soldiers and horses. In addition, a large number of weapons and ammunition were replenished. I just want to 'force' the Japanese army's nest... Kameyama. Fight to the death with the Japanese army. But the tactical deployment Li Guolou has already worked out. He can only obey military orders. Fight the war step by step. Tactical constraints. Let Liu Mingdeng be full of complaints.

Shen Baozhen kept comforting Liu Mingdeng. Liu Mingdeng should focus on the overall situation. Don't violate Li Guolou's military orders.

Liu Mingdeng expresses his feelings. Make a big splash in the war room. Pointing to the mountains and rivers of Taiwan. He developed the tactical deployment. The biggest difference is where to attack first.

Liu Mingdeng wanted to make the main force of the 30,000 Qing army. Take the Pingtung Plain directly. Regain a large area of lost ground first. And Li Guolou formulated the tactical deployment. The primary goal is to regain strategic locations. There was no decision to storm the Pingtung Plain. The two have different philosophies.

As for which is right and which is wrong. Heroes express their opinions. The benevolent see the benevolent, the wise see the wise.

How dare Liu Mingdeng disobey military orders. Vent a complaint. Just follow the tactics formulated by Li Guolou. Arrange all kinds of soldiers and horses.

Liu Mingdeng's meticulous demeanor. Let Shen Baozhen rest assured. It can make so many officers carry out military orders. Illustrate the tactics formulated by Li Guolou. There's not much of a flaw. At least not on its own.

When entering the army, Liu Mingdeng sent troops to specialize in transport. Ordered the rear army of the Jianwu Army to store grain and grass for three months in the 'Lu', 'Men' Mountain and other places. Autumn grain in the Pingtung Plain is harvested at the end of September. Liu Mingdeng then chose the timing of the march in the harvest season. so that they may get their food in the spot.

End of July. Liu Mingdeng thinks everything is ready. I think I am a cut above Li Guolou. Already invulnerable. He ordered more than 20 battalions of Qing troops to march in three ways.

Fu Xianchu on the middle road led an army to cross the river thirty miles north of Di Dao. On the left side, Yang Shidai led the army to enter the gorge city by passing through Nanping in the south of Di Dao. On the right road, Liu Mingdeng led the department from Maying to enter the Datuo River through the laterite kiln. To prevent Japanese attacks. It was stipulated that half of the troops in the middle should be stationed on the north bank. Half of them crossed the Datuo River to build a fortress. The left and right roads will cross the river after the middle road has established a firm foothold in Henan.

Every time the Qing army entered. The detachments of each faction swept forward. The attempt was to drive the Beidong Army, which was scattered on the south bank of the Datuo River, to Paijiaya. Forced to fight against the odds. To achieve the purpose of "gathering and annihilating".

The Beidong Army shortened the front. On the north bank of the Datuo River, a 'riot' disturbance was carried out. After giving the Qing army a kill or wound. i.e. evacuate to Henan. It is stationed in the area of the armor set ten miles away from the south bank of the Datuo River. I want to block the Qing army with a dense jungle.

Liu Mingdeng's strategy for Li Guolou. In fact, it is full of "complaints" and allows the strong "Jianwu Army" to cross the jungle and climb the snowy mountains. Slow progress and rush work. Go and fight the Beidong Army that betrayed the Qing Dynasty. Isn't that overkill? But now Li Guolou is Taiwan's top military governor. Liu Mingdeng failed to convince Li Guolou. Instead, he was persuaded by Li Guolou. He personally led 4,000 Jianwu troops to take the lead in a decisive battle with the main force of the Beidong Army.

Furthermore. Li Guolou ordered Admiral Bai Langning to lead the Changsheng army and respond to Liu Mingdeng to cross the Datuo River. Meantime. Li Yunyu was sent to lead five battalions of the Xinwu Army to be stationed in Pinglin and Pingxi towns. And transfer the Black Mountain Tusi to Ronggu Belt "Fanyong" stationed in various passes. All are controlled by Browning on the left. He also transferred the second battalion of the Nie Shi step team and the third battalion of the horse team. 1st Battalion of Artillery. From the dog to the white 'chicken' mountain area. Prevent large Japanese forces from advancing north. And take into account Liu Mingdeng's army. Li Guolou himself also visited the Xindian area of the Pingtung Plain. Direct command of the battle.

The Beidong army intensified its preparations to defend against the Qing army's attack. After the Beidong Army retreated to the south bank of the Datuo River. Together with the Japanese army, he built a number of forts on the south bank of the Datuo River. Started to rely on the fortress. Adopt the tactics of blocking the Qing army step by step. Want to rely on fortress tactics. Killed and wounded a large number of Qing troops.

The armor set on the south bank of the Datuo River and Di Dao. It is the two entrances and exits of the Beidong Army. Retreat further and there is no danger to defend. Since Liu Mingdeng crossed the Datuo River. The three-way army stormed Di Dao. With great firepower. Regain Didao in one fell swoop. Wiped out more than a thousand Beidong troops. More than 200 Japanese soldiers.

After the Jianwu army occupied Di Dao. The armor set became the only passage for the Beidong Army and the Japanese army to enter and exit the 'Jade' Mountain. Therefore. The Beidong Army focused on strengthening the defenses around the armor set." The king of Beidong" Luo was reluctant to return to the Pingtung Plain to fight. The Beidong Army fought on the plains. Not an opponent of the Qing army.

The military weakness of the Plains Campaign. Normally, both sides know the 'chest'. Fighting on the plains is a war of attrition. Who in the end consumes the starting forces. Both sides know each other's hearts. The Japanese army, who was not afraid of death, was not willing to fight with the Qing army. Not to mention the Beidong Army, which is getting smaller and smaller in numbers.

Tactics developed by the Japanese War Department. It is to let the 4,000 Beidong troops defend the armor set. Relying on natural hazards to block the Qing army. In order to boost the morale of the Beidong Army. Lieutenant General Saigo Shodo stationed 2,000 Japanese troops at Paijiaya. A total of more than 6,000 people gathered in the armor set line. The Japanese army no longer believes in the Taiwanese minority. In order to prevent the "uprising" of the four thousand Beidong troops on the battlefield." Prince Beidong" and "Prime Minister" Luo Shijie personally led an army of 4,000.