Sun Chengzong, who was sitting next to Wei Zheng, seemed to see what everyone was thinking.

A smile quickly flashed on Yan Sù's face, and he explained: "The reason why Dashuai and I think we can take this risk is not because we have no purpose, but because there is a reason, a reason......

After speaking, he asked directly to the commander of the first division on the defensive line: "Commander Wang, I want to know the movements on the other side of the defensive line, that is, in the direction of Houjin in recent days......

Under Sun Chengzong's gaze, although he was puzzled, he still answered very strictly......

"Marshal, Chief of Staff, since we were stationed in several county towns on the defensive line. Although there were a large number of reconnaissance of the Tartar cavalry scouts in the Houjin direction. However, we did not find the main forces of the Tartars ......"

"In order to have a clearer understanding of the specific movements of the Tartars in Houjin, the last general also specially sent a cavalry reconnaissance company under the division to conduct reconnaissance ...... in Houjin."

"After reconnaissance, the last general can say with certainty that there is no main force of Tartars within fifty miles of the defense line in Houjin. If it is not expected by the last general, the Houjin Tartars should not be ready to attack Liaodong and have a decisive battle with us......"

After Sun Chengzong nodded, he quickly shifted his gaze to the commander of the second division.

Before Sun Chengzong could speak, the division commander understood God's answer in his heart: "The marshal, the chief of staff, the last general has not found the main force of the Tartars here......

After getting the answer he wanted, Sun Chengzong's face flashed a smile again in this tense and grim environment......

Under everyone's gaze, he replied in surprise: "This is the answer I want...... Outside the line there was not the slightest sign of movement of the main forces of the Tartars. Combined with the Tartars, small cavalry was sent. Go deep into Liaodong. Burning, killing and looting, the action to prevent us from gaining a foothold in Liaodong. I am sure that in a short period of time, the Houjin Tartars did not have the idea of attacking Liaodong...... In this case, the line of defense we are talking about is, in a short period of time, just a decoration......"

"Since it's an ornament, why can't we replace the two elite field infantry divisions?"

"Of course. Even if the Tartars got the defense line empty, they planned to take this opportunity to attack Liaodong. It is also impossible for the Tartars to complete the transfer of troops in a short time...... And we will have enough time to deploy troops and strengthen the defensive line......"

Just when everyone's faces showed a look of sudden realization, Wei Zheng followed closely and said: "Since this is the case, two garrison divisions have been determined, each with a regiment as a unit, under the cover of night, to secretly enter these county seats. Replace two field infantry divisions"

After finishing speaking, he directly shifted his gaze to the colonel and division commander of the two garrison divisions. He asked with a stern face: "On the surface, after you are stationed in these support points, there will indeed be no war. However, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and Ben Shuai does not dare to guarantee that after you are stationed in these counties, you will really not be attacked. ”

"Therefore, after being stationed in these counties, there is no relaxation in military training or anything. In addition, the whole army must be ready to defend the city at any time. Although you are a new garrison, Ben Shuai believes in you. Therefore, if you have any difficulties, do not hesitate to mention them. After this village, there is no such shop. ”

The colonel's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly spoke: "Marshal, you also know that among the two garrison divisions, only the artillery retains most of the veterans. Therefore, once the county town we are defending is attacked, the artillery will become the main force defending the city. Therefore, the last general hopes that the commander can transfer us enough flowering bombs"

Seeing Wei Zheng nodding with an approving face, the colonel continued: "The infantry is basically composed of new recruits, and if you want to form combat effectiveness in a short period of time, you must conduct uninterrupted training. We need ammunition for training, so I hope the commander can allocate enough ammunition for us to train."

As soon as the colonel and division commander finished speaking, Wei Zheng opened his mouth to affirm: "Yes, you can give as many commanders as you want, you can coordinate this matter, and if it is not enough, it is not enough to directly transfer it from the Shandong Peninsula In a word, it must meet the training needs of the two garrison divisions." ”

"After the two field infantry divisions were transferred from the defense line, together with the cavalry divisions, the First Field Army of the Tiger and Leopard Army was formed, with the chief of staff temporarily acting as the commander of the army, commanding the three divisions in a unified manner, eliminating all the Tartars in Liaodong, and returning a stable environment to the people of Liaodong."

"Yes, big marshal," Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong commanded loudly.

Zhong Zhaoyu, as the commander of the first company of the first regiment of the First Garrison Division of Liaodong, was training more than 100 officers and men who had just been fully established with a majestic face.

After watching the soldiers under his command under the leadership of their respective squad platoon commanders, they have learned to use the muskets in their hands. Wei Zheng's face was full of sternness, and he smiled for the first time since the beginning of military training.

At this moment, the herald of the regiment headquarters suddenly rushed to Zhong Zhaoyu and said with a stern face.

"Company Commander Zhong, the regiment commander ordered, the whole regiment will be marched this evening, stationed in Benxi, and defended Houjin Tartar"

"Benxi Benxi is not stationed in the first division of a mess, what did we do in the past?" Zhong Zhaoyu asked rhetorically with a puzzled face.

The herald shook his head and replied: "Company Commander Zhong, I don't know the specific situation, I just came to deliver the military order on the order of the regiment commander."

"In addition, the regiment headquarters has just arrived with a batch of ammunition, and the regiment commander ordered Company Commander Zhong to immediately transfer a platoon of troops to the regiment headquarters to receive this batch of ammunition According to the regiment commander's order, this batch of ammunition includes a total of 900 grenades and 30,000 rounds of fixed-loading lead bullets."

Zhong Zhaoyu waved his hand and replied: "I know, I'll take someone to collect this batch of ammunition immediately."

As soon as the herald left, two deputy company commanders and four platoon commanders hurried over.

Facing everyone's inquiring gazes, Zhong Zhaoyu immediately said the military order he had gotten.

"There are so many ammunition company commanders, there is definitely a problem, when we sent troops to Houjin, each person brought fifty fixed lead bullets and three grenades, and now, a small defense move, actually brought so much ammunition, it is too abnormal" The deputy company commander in charge of equipment and baggage frowned and said directly.

Under the reminder of the deputy company commander, Zhong Zhaoyu's brows also wrinkled instantly.

At this moment, in the past two days, the news that the Tatar cavalry had been burning and looting in Liaodong suddenly appeared in front of Zhong Zhaoyu's eyes. Combined with the fact that he is about to move to Benxi, he brings so much ammunition, and he looks like he is about to fight a big battle. Zhong Zhaoyu's mind, a very bold idea quickly appeared?

I moved Benxi not to assist in defense, but to defend the city and go to the big battle.

As for the 1st Division and the 1st Regiment defending Benxi, it was obvious that it would be drawn out to deal with the Tatar cavalry who were burning and looting in Liaodong.

Thinking of this, he was worried about how to use the soldiers in his hands, and a heartfelt smile flashed directly on the face of Zhong Zhaoyu, who had made military exploits in the garrison.

Facing the subordinates in front of him who looked puzzled, he said loudly: "Brothers, aren't you worried that if you stay in the garrison division with me, you will probably have no battle to fight, and there is no way to make war exploits on the battlefield, earn rewards, and be promoted to military ranks?" Now I'm going to sue you guys, you don't need to worry about these things."

"Company commander, you mean to say that we are going to war" The deputy company commander, who assisted him in training his soldiers, asked with an excited expression of excitement.

Zhong Zhaoyu nodded and affirmed: "Although there is no ten percent certainty, there are still seven or eight percent." ”

After getting Zhong Zhaoyu's affirmation, a few hearts and abdomen were like drinking honey, and their faces full of doubts were directly happy. Then, he shouted at Zhong Zhaoyu.

"Great, finally there is a big battle"

"Yes, if the company commander doesn't have a battle to fight, there is no way for our brothers to continue to be promoted in rank. In any case, we must seize this opportunity and make a good contribution."

Seeing the excited subordinates, Zhong Zhaoyu waved his hand directly and said: "Okay, excitement is excitement, but don't forget the difficulties we are facing now."

"A few days ago, although we had very few troops, we had all killed people, and we were veterans. Although the current number of troops is several times larger, they are all a group of recruits who have not even touched a musket. If we can't train them well in a short time, even if there are combat merits in front of us, with a dozen of us, there is no way to hold them in our hands."

"So, except for those who follow me to get ammunition, the rest of the soldiers will continue to train."

"However, this training has to change because we don't know when this battle will start. Therefore, our training must be targeted."

"From now on, those basic trainings will be temporarily stopped. Concentrate on teaching your men to use muskets and grenades."

"Since the regiment commander has given us so much ammunition, then we can rest assured that the bold use of my requirements is not high, without limiting the ammunition, within five days, all soldiers must ensure that they can use the muskets in their hands proficiently, and can carry out three-stage shooting"

"Bombardier, skilled in the use of grenades"

"Only in this way can we have the confidence to really face the battle and get the feats we want on the battlefield."

The heat on the faces of several platoon commanders was quickly replaced by calmness, and under Zhong Zhaoyu's gaze, he replied loudly: "Please rest assured that the company commander will train the officers under his command" (to be continued......