Chapter 239: The Great War Is About to Begin
"The British seem to want to get revenge for the last time. I heard that last time my brother led the second army, but he beat the British hard. Bai Mu looked at Yue Peng and said.
Yue Pengju shook his head and said: "That battle was an encounter, and the troops had not yet been reorganized at that time, and many brothers died. This has always been a pimple in my heart. I always wanted to avenge those brothers who died in battle. It's a pity that after the failure of the British mercenary army, they hid behind the Zheng family and did not show their heads, plus I have to defend Hangzhou, and the main force cannot be moved lightly, so ......"
Looking at Yue Pengju's solemn expression, Bai Mu and Chu Yunfei glanced at each other, and said murderously: "Brother Yue, don't worry." This time, the three of us are definitely enough to avenge the brothers who died in battle. Since the British dare to come to the Zhongzhou Continent, then let's let them have no return, and let them know that not anywhere in this world dares to set foot in it. ”
"Brother Yue, you are familiar with the situation on the front line, before there was a shortage of troops, and now we have three armies, how do you think we should fight?" Chu Yunfei asked in a deep voice.
Although nominally the three armies were under the command of Hu Zongxian, the governor of Jiangnan. But Egawa also made it clear before they came. Hu Zongxian was mainly responsible for the restoration and management of order after the local liberation, as well as the logistics and supply of the army.
As for the specific tactics, the three army commanders discussed them, and finally Yue Pengju, the commander of the Second Army, made a decision.
After all, Yue Pengju has been on the front line and is familiar with the situation. Moreover, his troops have fought against Zheng Jiajun, and he is the decision-maker.
In addition, Yue Pengju had enough qualifications, was calm and decisive, and had more combat experience than both of them, so Bai Mu and Chu Yunfei were also convinced.
Hearing this, Bai Mu also looked at Yue Pengju.
For this point, Yue Pengju has long had an idea.
Originally, he thought that only the First Army would come, so the tactics he prepared were arranged according to the two armies.
However, now that there are three armies, the number of troops that can be mobilized at hand has suddenly increased by one-third, and the space for it to play will naturally be greater.
"Come and see, two." Yue Peng greeted and led the two of them to the front of a huge southeast map.
"This is Hangzhou, this is Wenzhou, and after Wenzhou, you will reach Zheng Jiajun's territory. And along this road, the first big city you encounter is Jianning City, which is where Zheng Zhilong's hometown is located. Zheng Zhilong's mother lives here. And the granary and military horse farm we robbed last time are near this Jianning City. Yue Pengju pointed to the map and said in a deep voice.
"Could it be that after the last incident, Zheng Zhilong is still relieved that his old mother lives in Jianning City?" Chu Yunfei asked in a deep voice.
"According to the intelligence, after our retaliation last time, Zheng Zhilong was going to move his old mother to Fuzhou City. But Zheng's mother was very stubborn and unwilling to move her nest at all. said that even if he was going to die, he would die in Jianning City. Zheng Zhilong is a dutiful son, but he can't resist the old mother and has to compromise. In the end, another 30,000 people were sent to strengthen the defenders of Jianning City, and now there are 50,000 defenders in Jianning City. Yue Peng said.
Bai Mu and Chu Yunfei both listened carefully.
Yue Pengju pointed to the two places around Jianning City and said: "The military horse farm and granary that we robbed last time, Zheng Zhilong was furious, cut down the two guards, and sent 10,000 horses each to guard here. It also has the meaning of Gongwei Jianning City. ”
Bai Mu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where are these troops transferred from?" ”
"They were all transferred from Fuzhou City. Fuzhou is the base camp of the Zheng family, and the guards are the most abundant. However, after these troops were transferred, there were only about 100,000 defenders left in Fuzhou. They were also stationed in Fuzhou City and two other military camps. ”
Yue Pengju understood what Bai Mu meant, and said in detail.
"In other words, the defenders of Fuzhou City are about fifty or sixty thousand?" Bai Mu asked thoughtfully.
"Not bad. Although it was 100,000 defenders, it was also assigned to guard, and it was impossible to defend all of them at the same time. Yue Pengju nodded.
Bai Mu smiled, and suddenly said, "Two of you, I have a bold idea. ”
Yue Pengju and Chu Yunfei glanced at each other, and they both saw a smile in each other's eyes, obviously the three of them thought of going together.
Half an hour later, a freshly baked battle plan was placed in front of the three of them.
After the three of them took turns to read the battle plan, they added some details, and Yue Pengju said in a deep voice:
"Let the troops rest for three days, and the battle plan will not be announced downward for the time being, and will be announced on the last day. And the ships carrying logistical supplies and ammunition should arrive tomorrow to allow the troops to carry enough weapons and ammunition this time. This operation requires us to act quickly, so it is estimated that we will not be able to get supplies in a short time. ”
"Moreover, we have to guard against the eyeliner spies of the Zheng family around us these days. Anyone who is caught suspicious will be arrested first. Bai Mu added.
Yue Peng said, "Don't worry about this. The people of Heibingtai have eyeliners around the barracks and even in the city of Hangzhou, and once they find suspicious people, they will immediately arrest and interrogate them. In addition, smoking is also stopped near the barracks and docks, so it is difficult for people to approach. ”
"That's good, Commander Yue, let's go back and prepare first." Bai Mu and Chu Yunfei said goodbye.
…………
Fuzhou City, inside Zheng Zhilong's mansion.
Zheng Zhilong proclaimed himself the general of Fuzhou Town, so the plaque of the mansion reads the huge "Zhenshou General" mansion.
Zheng Zhilong is now less than fifty years old, with a medium-fat figure, because of his dark complexion caused by long-term wandering on the sea, he does not look like a tyrant, but looks like a rich man in business.
At this time, in his public room, opposite him sat a foreigner wearing a tuxedo, with a high nose and deep eyes, looking at Zheng Zhilong with an unhappy look on his face.
"General Zheng, this time the Empire's reinforcements have arrived. I'm here to avenge your last blow. Now is a very good time, the enemy has only one army in Jiangnan, and there are more than 10,000 people. Our 40,000 troops of the British Empire have your backing, what else do you have to worry about? ”
The foreigner's tone was questioning, obviously a little dissatisfied with Zheng Zhilong.
"Mr. David, this matter is very important, and let me discuss it again. That Jiang Chuan is not easy to mess with, the army in his hand has sharp firearms, and his combat effectiveness is extraordinary, I have suffered a big loss last time, and I can't repeat the mistakes of the past this time. Zheng Zhilong shook his head slowly.
"You're showing cowardice, and I don't understand why you're so cowardly. With our British Empire as your backing, what is there to be afraid of in that river? ”
This person was David Copperfield, who led the British mercenary army to prepare a sneak attack on the Qin army that day.
He came this time to urge Zheng Zhilong to cooperate with the British to attack Hangzhou. But Zheng Zhilong was undecided, which made him very annoyed.
"Didn't you British suffer a big loss last time? I'm embarrassed to say big things. Zheng Zhilong threw a nail over, and the choked David opened his mouth speechless for a while.
"Tell the general, the major general is here." A guard came in and said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Sen, who was dressed in a British military uniform, walked in excitedly.
"Father, I heard that you are going to fight Hangzhou?" Before Zheng Sen could get closer, he asked excitedly.