Chapter 113: The Estuary
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Li Yuanqing still underestimated Zhang Pan and Chen Zhong's thirst for strong men at this time. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
besieging Jinzhou, although the two seem to have only a few hundred casualties, in fact, both of them are chasing ducks on the shelves------ the cost is too small......
The casualty ratio of these hundreds of casualties can account for almost 30% of the two parts.
Even the armies of later generations, once the casualty ratio exceeds 10% in war, it is likely to collapse.
The battle of besieging Jinzhou belonged to the 'small knife cutting flesh', these injuries were not achieved overnight, but were attrition in the continuous siege of the city for more than ten days, just like the repayment of loans in later generations, the two did not feel pain at first, but once they reacted, it was too late.
The most important thing is that the two have not gained the slightest ......
It's like two gamblers who bet on their 'wife', but they didn't even touch their hair.
How can the two accept this huge gap?
The key is that the grain and grass of the two departments are not abundant, even if the soldiers of the Liao people are hard-working and full of hatred for Houjin, they can not pay silver for the time being, but if they can't eat and encounter this kind of setback, how can the army's heart be stabilized?
Chen Zhong, as Li Yuanqing's brother, naturally understands Li Yuanqing's ability and vision, although he also knows that he is a little anxious, but the relationship between the two is here, as soon as they meet, Chen Zhong smiled and hugged Li Yuanqing's shoulder, "Yuanqing, how are you preparing here?" The old slave doesn't know how long he will stay in Guangning City, we have to do it as soon as possible. ”
Zhang Pan was afraid of face, although he didn't speak, but he looked at Li Yuanqing with a blank eye.
Of course, Li Yuanqing understood the thoughts of the two, and said with a smile: "It's almost." Two brothers, after breakfast, let's set off. ”
The two couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly hugged Li Yuanqing and came to Li Yuanqing's temporary camp.
At this time, the construction of the foundation project of Changsheng Island has reached a certain scale, but it is still early in the morning, the craftsmen and the strong women are resting, and Li Yuanqing's camp is located outside the project, so the two naturally cannot see the overview of the project.
This is not what Li Yuanqing wants to avoid.
With Li Yuanqing's official status, he is just a garrison rank and a military general, and it is inevitable that he will commit taboos when he builds on such an isolated island.
Therefore, even if it is Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan, Li Yuanqing wants to keep a little secret.
The food conditions on Changsheng Island are not very good, there are construction sites everywhere, the old camp is still in Guanglu Island, and the food of the Qu family is not in place, Li Yuanqing is also a little tight.
But even so, the conditions are much better than Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan, although they are all green vegetables, they are mixed with grain, and the portion is sufficient, so that the two of them who have not eaten for a long time devour.
After breakfast, the sky was already bright, and Li Yuanqing immediately ordered 500~ soldiers, and set sail with Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan.
Li Yuanqing's boat, the three of them sat opposite each other.
Pointing to the simple map on the case, Li Yuanqing carefully explained: "Two brothers, our goal for this trip is very clear. I don't care how many Tartars I want to kill, I just rob people, silver, grain and grass. Guangning is the treasury of my Ming Dynasty in Liaodi, with a lot of grain, grass, baggage, and armor. I estimate that at this time, when the war is over, the old slave will definitely send someone to transport these things back to Shenyang. This is our chance. ”
Both of them couldn't help but nod.
Li Yuanqing said simply and clearly, although he couldn't get on the table in terms of big noodles, but he hit the key point of the two at this time.
has reached this point, the three of them are grasshoppers on a string, and they naturally have to work together.
Seeing that Zhang Pan also nodded in agreement, Li Yuanqing also relaxed a little, and explained carefully: "Two elder brothers, I have traveled back and forth to Guangning and Shenyang many times before, and I also know a little about the terrain over there. However, there is a key problem here. ”
Li Yuanqing looked at the two of them, "If we want to make a big gain, it means that we must give up our superiority at sea and go deep into the land." ”
When he was in Donghai Fort before, Li Yuanqing had such an idea, going deep into the inland and doing a big job.
It's a pity that at that time, Li Yuanqing's soldiers were outnumbered, and he gathered so many strong women, and he was already weak, but at this time, the three departments added up, there were already 1500~ people, all of whom were young and strong at the time, and the armor was basically complete, and they already had the strength to be able to just wave in the front.
Although the Houjin is full of cavalry, the terrain of Liaodi, especially the northern line of Guangning, is very complicated, and there are many rivers such as the Liao River and the Sancha River, so the operability is actually very large.
Li Yuanqing, Chen Zhong, and Zhang Pan are not as advanced in weapons as in Houjin, and the grain and grass are not as sufficient as in Houjin, and there is no comparison in war horses.
But the three have a huge advantage that is completely incomparable in terms of Houjin, they have ships, and there are a lot of them.
Whether it is Li Yuanqing, Chen Zhong, or Zhang Pan, there is no shortage of ships in the three departments, of course, there are certainly not many big ships, but there are enough small boats.
At this time, it was already the middle of February of the second year of the Apocalypse, and it was already about to enter spring, and the central part of several large rivers had begun to thaw, and small boats were passing without any problems.
After Li Yuanqing finished speaking, he looked directly into the eyes of the two.
Even if he knew that both of them were heroes, at this time, Li Yuanqing had to clarify the attitude of the two.
After all, this is a coordinated operation, and it is deep into the heart of the enemy, and if something happens, the consequences are simply unimaginable.
"Yuanqing, is this a ball? Isn't it just going to Liaoxi? He is a bare land. This is originally the land of our Ming Dynasty. Afraid of a ball? Yuanqing, don't worry, brother's headquarters, everything is at your disposal. ”
Although Chen Zhong is reckless on the surface, he is no longer as reckless as he was back then, and at this time, he naturally has to stand up to his brother Li Yuanqing.
Li Yuanqing shook Chen Zhong's hand heavily, "With Brother Chen's words, I am relieved." ”
As he spoke, Li Yuanqing looked at Zhang Pan again.
The matter of Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong swearing is an extremely private matter after all.
At any time, swearing to a brother in the active army can be regarded as a crime of 'disobedience', even for Zhang Pan, this kind of thing is a matter of life and fortune, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhongke dare not be careless.
Zhang Pan naturally understood that Li Yuanqing wanted him to express his position.
Frankly speaking, Zhang Pan doesn't have much affection for a 'latecomer' like Li Yuanqing, who has little qualifications. The reason for this is that Zhang Pan and Li Yuanqing really have a big deviation in their opinions.
Zhang Pan has always wanted to go to the front, face off with the Houjin army in a dignified manner, overwhelm the opponent from the front, and get any of the imperial court.
However, Li Yuanqing has always wanted to take a roundabout route, and was unwilling to have a large-scale frontal conflict with the Houjin army, mainly to obtain practical benefits, and did not care too much about the imperial court. To put it more bluntly, Li Yuanqing is a little 'childish' and not atmospheric enough, which makes Zhang Pan very unhappy.
Li Yuanqing naturally understood Zhang Pan's thoughts.
As the saying goes, there is no first in literature, and there is no second in martial arts.
Whether it is in the Ming Dynasty or in later generations, in the army, there must be all kinds of invisible contests, and the generals will not obey anyone, which is also the result that the superiors want to see.
It's just that the so-called 'martial arts have no second' is just for the courage of individuals, in the army, it is naturally impossible for generals to lead their troops to kill each other, but they can be used to show their strength to their colleagues in the performance of the battlefield.
Zhang Pan is a veteran and looks down on a recruit like Li Yuanqing, which is also extremely normal.
Li Yuanqing also wanted to know whether he was willing to put down his face for the sake of practical interests.
It's not that Li Yuanqing wants to deliberately press Zhang Pan's head, the key is that the strength of the three departments is too weak, if there is a contradiction in the hinterland of Houjin, then ......
Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan have a good relationship, and the two followed Mao Wenlong almost in the same period, at this time, seeing that Zhang Pan was slow to express his position, Chen Zhong was also a little anxious.
He wanted to say something, but his throat moved a few times, but he didn't say it.
At this time, if he speaks again, it will be like a bit of a bully.
Zhang Pan also saw Chen Zhong's expression, and looked at Li Yuanqing again, and after a moment, he suddenly smiled, "Old Chen, Yuanqing, I, Zhang Pan, am not an unreasonable person. Yuan Qing can ignore the past suspicions, how can I lose to my little brother. Yuan Qing, Lao Chen, don't worry. Our department will definitely be in line with the main force. ”
Seeing that Zhang Pan still refused to let go, Li Yuanqing smiled and didn't care anymore, "That's fine." Two brothers, I mean, during the day, our sons and daughters should have a good rest on the boat. In the evening, let's go to the first line of the Sancha River to explore the movement. If the conditions of the Sancha River are suitable, let's start with the Sancha River. If it's not suitable, then let's start with Liaohe. ”
Li Yuanqing said, and a touch of gloom flashed on Yingting's face.
The surface of the Sancha River is about 100 paces, and the narrow part is only less than 70 steps.
However, the advantage of the Sancha River is that it is far away from the main force of the Houjin now, and Li Yuanqing's three troops marched at night, which could conceal their whereabouts to the greatest extent.
Although the Liao River is wide, it is the front line of Quang Ninh, and if you start from the Liao River, the danger will be much greater, and of course, the harvest may be greater.
But in this state at this time, Li Yuanqing was obviously unwilling to choose Liaohe.
Although the big fortune is good, but it also needs to be enjoyed, with Li Yuanqing's state at this time, he prefers to 'moisturize things silently', quietly make a small fortune, get benefits in earnest, and slowly improve his strength.
Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan are both experts in leading soldiers, and their military literacy is very good, and they soon understood what Li Yuanqing meant.
Chen Zhong said: "Yuanqing, you have an idea for this matter." I don't have a second word. ”
Zhang Pan also said: "Yuanqing, you have a clever brain, I will listen to you." ”
Seeing that Zhang Pan finally made a clear statement, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed, "It's so good." Two elder brothers, now, let's immediately pass on the sons and daughters under our command and let them rest well during the day. ”
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Changsheng Island is not far from the mouth of the Liao River, and after a day's rapid travel, in the evening, the fleet of the three divisions arrived near the mouth of the river on time.
Immediately, Li Yuanqing sent dozens of small boats deep into the hinterland of the Liao River and the Sancha River to inquire about intelligence.
At this time, although time is pressing, because no one can be sure how long the main force of the old slave will stay in the direction of Quang Ninh, but if you go deep into the river, after all, the stakes are very high, even if you don't take into account the Houjin sentinel detective, you also need to explore the freezing situation on the river surface.
If the conditions are not smooth, Li Yuanqing can only choose to stay in the direction of the Liaohe estuary for a few more days and wait for the opportunity.
But fortunately, the sentinel soon came back with information from the trip, the river surface of the Sancha River basin had thawed, and the navigable area in the center of the river was at least thirty paces away.
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