Chapter 217: Pioneer Battalion

"Then if Guannan comes back, won't you move out?" Sun Tianhao asked. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Xu Ru didn't answer directly: "Lord Liu knows our agreement. ”

"Guannan, aren't you going to take a few patrols this time?" Shi Xianyang diverted the topic.

"Li Xiao will come with me." Liu Guannan replied, "I originally planned to go by myself, but this kid has to follow, so let him follow." ”

After Zhou Lei got the order, he returned to Yulin Bay with the army as quickly as possible. The formation and preparation of the new second regiment was busy for nearly another month.

In the past month, Xie Tian still hasn't come back, but Yulinwan can't take care of him anymore.

News from Beijing kept coming back that the armies of Azig and Haug had broken through. Tens of thousands of Qing soldiers galloped across the land of North China, and the Ming troops in various places closed the city and did not come out, allowing the Tartars to come and go freely.

The new second regiment is finally about to set off.

Before leaving, Zhang Guodong and Wang Hua called Han Wantao to the Military Commission alone.

Wang Hua took out a 1 yuan coin from the future and put it in front of Han Wantao.

Han Wantao didn't understand what Wang Hua meant: "Principal Wang, what do you mean by this?" Why give me a dollar? Can a dollar defeat the Manchus? ”

"yes, maybe this dollar will help you a lot." Wang Hua said, "I discussed it with Chairman Zhang, and I have something to tell you. ”

"What's the matter?" Han Wantao saw that Wang Hua was not joking.

"We have 2 eyeliners in the Northeast, one codenamed Cobra and one codenamed Rattlesnake." Wang Hua explained, "These two people are currently only Chairman Zhang and I know about their existence, if someone comes to you with a dollar coin, it means that he has the most urgent information, and you can trust him unconditionally." ”

Han Wantao picked up the coin on the table and looked at it carefully: "It's a very ordinary coin, nothing special." ”

"It's nothing special to us." Zhang Guodong said with a smile, "But in the Ming Dynasty, this is unique. ”

Han Wantao put the coin back on the table: "Okay, I know." ”

"You need to take it with you." Wang Hua pointed to the coin, "Cobra and rattlesnake will only give information to those who have the same coin." ”

Eight warships carried more than 1,000 troops of the New Second Regiment and some of the rations and set sail.

Along the way, Han Wantao hurried and hurried, not caring whether these soldiers could withstand the turbulence of the sea, and the entire fleet returned to Nanpu in a month at the fastest speed.

Zeng Guangxian and others in Nanpu were already waiting anxiously, and before getting the order from Yulin Bay, Zeng Guangxian issued a strict order, no one was allowed to go out, and the entire Nanpu was heavily guarded.

As soon as Han Wantao returned, he convened a meeting of officers at and above the company level of the new mixed brigade.

"According to our intelligence, tens of thousands of elite soldiers commanded by the Emperor Taiji Azig and Haoge have been broken through by Datong Town and Xuanfu Town." Han Wantao stood in front of these officers and said majestically, "The Military Council ordered that the mixed brigade task force led by Wang Zhaoxing attack Lushun; The army, led by Han Wantao, crossed the Yalu River and attacked Shengjing. ”

"What about Nanpu?" Zeng Guangxian asked, "How many people are left in Nanpu?" ”

"The Military Commission ordered Xin Jiaju to lead the God, an infantry company, and a heavy artillery company to stay in Nanpu." After speaking, Han Wantao continued to explain, "Because we took the initiative to attack this time, Nanpu will not be attacked by the reverse Jin, so we have fewer people left. But, Xin Jiaju, you must also be vigilant, especially against the North Koreans. ”

"Yes, Brigadier Han." Xin Jiaju stood up.

Han Wantao nodded: "We must also form a pioneer battalion, which will be composed of a cavalry squad, two artillery squads and three infantry companies, and will be responsible for road opening and reconnaissance tasks." ”

"Report sir." Ye Zhan stood up and said, "My subordinates are willing to serve as vanguard officers. ”

"You sit down first." Han Wantao glanced at everyone, "You regimental and battalion company commanders are now performing their duties, do your own work first, let's find another pioneer battalion commander." ”

Han Wantao actually discussed with Zeng Guangxian, Xu Lang, and Zhang Hai before the meeting, and it was better to find a traverser to serve as the commander of this pioneer battalion, and it was best to transfer someone from the Marine Company.

"Brigadier Han." Liu Guannan volunteered to stand up, "Or I'll be the commander of the pioneer battalion?" ”

"Chief of Staff Liu, you can't." Zhou Lei spoke first, "You better be your chief of staff for me." ”

"Why can't I?" Liu Guannan was quite unconvinced.

"I think so." Zhang Hai said, "Transfer Deng Zhaohui from our Marine Company, he is more suitable for the position of battalion commander." ”

"Deng Zhaohui is too young and inexperienced." Liu Guannan argued, "It's better for me to be suitable." ”

"You all don't fight." Han Wantao asked again, "Liu Guannan, do you really want to be the battalion commander?" ”

"Yes, Brigadier Han."

"We're going to join the Pioneer Camp too." Wu Zhenhan and Tang Han also stood up.

Each of the six new time-travelers was awarded the rank of captain, but no specific duties were assigned. The Military Commission meant to arrange it according to the actual situation when it arrived in Nampo, which made some people feel that it was not taken seriously.

"Don't make trouble." Wang Zhaoxing shouted, "This is a war, not a mouthful, you have never been on the battlefield at all." ”

"Who doesn't have a first time." Tang Han retorted, "Aren't we going to the battlefield this time?" ”

Han Wantao discussed with Zeng Guangxian and others, and finally decided that Liu Guannan would be the commander of the pioneer battalion, and Deng Zhaohui would be the deputy battalion commander and commander of the first company. Wu Zhenhan served as the commander of the second company, Tang Han served as the commander of the third company, and the second and third companies each sent a Ming Dynasty person as the deputy company commander.

After Han Wantao arranged the task, everyone went separately to prepare, and the mixed brigade decided to leave in three days.

Because the mixed brigade did not have a baggage team, Han Wantao temporarily set up a baggage team of more than 100 Koreans who had been hired one after another for more than half a year, which was responsible for transporting grain and grass materials. With the addition of the field medical team brought this time, the number of people on the expedition reached 3,000. Han Wantao brought two months' worth of military rations.

Deng Zhaohui was extremely excited after being appointed as the commander of the pioneer battalion, and the 22-year-old man kept touching the epaulettes of the three stars: "Company Commander Zhang, I am now the deputy battalion commander, do you say that you will salute me or I salute you in the future?" ”

"If you want me to salute you, you can do that." Zhang Hai stood up with a smile and really saluted, "Humble position see sir." ”

"Don't, don't tease me." Deng Zhaohui said with a smile on his face, "Company Commander Zhang, let's discuss a matter." ”

"It's not negotiable." Zhang Hai replied, "Hand over your 03 rifle, our Marine Company is not enough." ”

"Don't, Company Commander Zhang." Deng Zhaohui's mood changed suddenly, "I'm not hot yet, don't be so ruthless, okay?" ”

"You're such a kid." Liu Guannan on the side said with a smile, "How useful can a rifle be, you better think about how to bring your soldiers." ”

"That." Deng Zhaohui reluctantly touched the rifle again, "Alas, this deputy battalion commander is gone." ”

"Hahahaha." Liu Guannan and Zhang Hai were both funny by Deng Zhaohui's actions, Zhang Hai asked, "Zhaohui, you should go back and get married after this battle, I heard that you have already made a marriage?" ”

"yes." Deng Zhaohui suddenly calmed down, "Aunt Tan Jing made a matchmaker for me, that girl also graduated from Yulinwan Academy, and I will get married when I go back." ”

"Look at the way you look like this, do you miss her?" Liu Guannan smiled, "Is this a love that spans the ages?" ”

"I really miss her." Deng Zhaohui said, "Love is the same, regardless of the era. Aren't you, Camp Commander Liu, and Miss Xu also crossed the times? ”

"Sunrise." Zhang Hai suddenly laughed evilly, "Didn't you do anything before leaving?" ”

"What did Company Commander Zhang say?" Deng Zhaohui was a little embarrassed, "People are serious girls, and this is the Ming Dynasty." ”

"Hahahaha." Zhang Hai smiled again, "What's wrong with the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty doesn't do things and doesn't have children?" ”

"Alright, don't tease him." Liu Guannan said, "Zhaohui, let's go find Wu Zhenhan and Tang Han, there are some things in our pioneer camp that we still have to discuss." ”

The mixed brigade set off.

Liu Guannan and Deng Zhaohui walked in front with the vanguard battalion 20 miles away from the large army, and the two sides relied on the cavalry to continuously pass the news. Han Wantao issued a strict order that the vanguard battalion must not be separated from the large army for as far as 30 miles, and must not rush forward. Because Han Wantao knew that the opponent this time was a real Manchu Eight Banners, and no one knew how strong the Eight Banners were, so they had to advance step by step and slowly.

The whole unit walked for more than ten days and came to the Yalu River, and did not encounter any special circumstances along the way.

The large army set up camp on the banks of the Yalu River.

"Xu Lang, how are you preparing to cross the river, after crossing this river, you will enter the territory of the Manchu Qing Dynasty."

"A pontoon bridge is being built." Xu Lang answered Han Wantao's question, "I will be able to cross the river tomorrow." I have already informed Liu Guannan that we have crossed the river and shortened the distance between the pioneer battalion and us to 20 miles, and we must be careful every step of the way. ”

"Xu Lang, don't you think there's anything strange?" Han Wantao asked.

"What's so strange?" Xu Lang replied, "It's been going well these days, I don't think it's any strange. ”

"It's because it's so smooth." Han Wantao said, "According to our plan, Wang Zhaoxing should attack Lushun now, but

We've all arrived at the Yalu River now, and we haven't seen a single Eight Banners soldier. ”

"Huh." Xu Lang said with a smile, "It's the Ming Dynasty 400 years ago, do you think it's the same as resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, and the Yalu River is heavily defended?" It was precisely because Wang Zhaoxing attacked Lushun that he restrained Lushun's Qing soldiers, isn't this what we imagined. Besides, the main forces of the Eight Banners have all gone to North China, and it is normal that there is no one to defend here. ”

"I hope so." Han Wantao still felt a little uneasy.

"Wan Tao, if you really don't worry, tomorrow we can meet the Manchurians when we cross the river, grab a few and ask."

Nine warships were moored off the coast of Lushun, and the city wall of Lushun was already riddled with holes.

Wang Zhaoxing stood on the deck of the Fuzhou and held a telescope: "I ordered, continue to shell Lushun, and collapse his city wall for me." ”

"Report sir." Fernandez ran over, "There is a battleship under the banner of the Great Ming Naval Division that is approaching us. ”

"Da Ming Water Master?" Wang Zhaoxing smiled, "They also want to come and join in the fun?" Let their officers come and see me. ”

An hour later, a Ming officer boarded the Fuzhou and saluted Wang Zhaoxing: "May I ask where you are the sailors, why did you attack Lushun?" ”

Wang Zhaoxing returned the salute and did not pretend to be Zheng Zhilong's person again: "We are the Yazhou Sailor of Qiongzhou Mansion, and we are ordered to come." ”

"Qiongzhou's?" The officer was stunned, "How did you get so far away?" ”

"You don't care how we got here." Wang Zhaoxing smiled, "Are you the garrison of Phi Dao?" ”

"Exactly."

"Then go back." Wang Zhaoxing waved his hand, "There's nothing wrong with you here." ”

"You guys." The officer wanted to say but didn't dare to say it, "You guys are crossing the line." ”

"Whatever realm you cross, it's all a Daming water master." Wang Zhaoxing scolded, "You go back and wait, we will share some of the heads of the Tartars this time." ”

"Really?" The officer was a little incredulous, "You give it to us?" ”

"I say it's divided." Wang Zhaoxing was a little impatient, "But you have to go back to Phi Island honestly and stay there, don't make trouble for me." ”