"Jinglu, what now?"

Zu Dashou looked at Yuan Chonghuan, he had served under Yuan Chonghuan since a few years, Ning Yuan fought a battle, Yuan Chonghuan took him and Man Gui, He Kegang, Zuo Fu, and Zhu Mei to block Nurhachi's attack, so he was quite convinced of Yuan Chonghuan.

He Kegang and Zhao Shujiao also looked at Yuan Chonghuan, the current situation, if they want to continue the attack, they can only beat the Mongols first, but in the past three months, those Mongols have been very slippery, and they don't give them a chance to join the siege at all.

And it is difficult to get the other party with cavalry alone, after all, the army also needs cavalry to escort, and now there are only more than 16,000 cavalry in Liaodong, which is simply not much to draw, and all Liaodong cavalry is also divided into two factions, Liaodong Iron Cavalry and Guanning Iron Cavalry.

The root of the Liaodong Iron Cavalry is the private soldiers raised by Li Chengliang, Ning Yuanbo, in the northeast of Weizhen, and since the decline of the Li family, the Liaodong Cavalry has lost its spirit.

Although over the years, the strategy of guarding Liaodong has expanded the Liaodong Iron Cavalry, from two or three thousand people when Li Chengliang was father and son to more than 7,000 people now, but without the protection of Li Chengliang and his son, these Liaodong cavalry are no different from those raised by the stepmother, and it is completely commonplace to deduct money or something.

The other is the Guanning Iron Cavalry formed by Yuan Chonghuan at the beginning, although there are only about 8,000 people now, but compared with the Liaodong Iron Cavalry, one is a concubine and a concubine, and the treatment is much better, so there are contradictions between the two sides, and they cannot form a strong combat force at all.

Although Yuan Chonghuan screwed the two factions together after arriving in Liaodong, the internal contradictions did not disappear, and the Guanning Iron Cavalry still occupied most of the resources.

"Let's fight."

After being silent for a long time, Yuan Chonghuan sighed, the whole person seemed to be a few years older suddenly, he originally thought that Zhu Youzhen would completely trust him, but he didn't expect that he still paid by mistake after all.

He also knew the news from the capital, and for this reason, he also connected more than a dozen recitals to Zhu Youzhen, showing that he had no heart to support the army and self-respect, but he didn't expect that in the end, he was still not trusted by Zhu Youzhen.

"Jinglu, now the Mongols come over from time to time to make trouble, if the logistics are cut off, the consequences are unimaginable."

He Kegang said in a deep voice.

"I understand."

Yuan Chonghuan said with a solemn expression: "Zu Dashou, Zhao Shujiao, the two of you each bring 5,000 cavalry to be responsible for escorting grain and grass, transporting more batches and less to reduce losses as much as possible." ”

"Jinglu, this is too heavy for the burden on the war horse, which is not conducive to fighting."

Guo Qin on the side shook his head, this can ensure that there will be no major problems in logistics, but the burden on the cavalry is too heavy, and once you need to participate in the battle, it is difficult to exert your full strength.

"I can't help it."

Yuan Chonghuan shook his head, he also knew the disadvantages of doing this, but this was also a way out of the way, Zhu Youzhen had obviously lost his patience, and if it continued to be ineffective, I am afraid that Zhu Youzhen would directly replace him.

To be honest, he doesn't particularly value the official position, but he doesn't want the current good situation to be burned by some mediocre talents.

"The last general commands!"

Hearing this, Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao gave up their hands.

…

Soon, the 180,000 troops stationed in Quang Ninh Wei began to gather, and Liaodong, which had been slightly calm, was surging again.

………

On the other side, in Shenyang City, Huang Taiji and others, who had originally attached great importance to Guangningwei, also received the news that Yuan Chonghuan had begun to march.

"Huang Taiji, now that Yuan Chonghuan has begun to march, can our soldiers on the other side of Changbai Mountain be transferred to fight?"

Looking at the information in his hand, Dai Shan's expression was solemn, and now Yuan Chonghuan chose to attack, obviously preparing to hit Shenyang City directly.

"I'm afraid it's not that fast."

Huang Taiji shook his head, the cultivation speed of the disciples is fast, but it is not just a blink of an eye, it is only about half a year now, it will take at least a year, and those ordinary soldiers can reach the third-rate realm, at most at this time, they can reach the level of those elite soldiers.

Those second-rate and first-class realm soldiers need more time, and as for those in the martial arts master realm and the innate realm, there is no hope at all in ten or eight years.

"So what's next?"

Hearing this, Dai Shan frowned and said, I thought that Yuan Chonghuan would be dragged on Guangningwei's side for a longer time, but I didn't expect Yuan Chonghuan to choose to attack so quickly.

"Let Mang Gurtai find a way to cut off Yuan Chonghuan's grain and grass."

After pondering for a moment, Huang Taiji spoke: "In addition, let the soldiers and horses of Xining Fort and other forts withdraw to the Acropolis of Haizhou and rearrange the defense line. ”

"Then let's do it."

Hearing this, Dai Shan nodded, he also knew very well that it would not be beneficial for them to fight hard with Yuan Chonghuan now, Yuan Chonghuan was a soldier who knew the soldiers, and he would not make some stupid mistakes like the previous Liaodong Jingluo.

Only after those disciples of Changbai Mountain who have succeeded in cultivating and returning and making up for the losses before going to the banners can they have the capital to fight hard for Yuan Chonghuan.

………

At this time, Tang Xiangjin and others, who were in the Acropolis of Gaizhou, also knew about Yuan Chonghuan's start of attack.

"Old Tang, what do you think?"

Feeling the heavy aura on Tang Xiangjin's body, Luo Yi was also full of envy, he was three years older than Tang Xiangjin, but now that Tang Xiangjin has been promoted to a martial arts master, he has only opened up the six meridians, and the second vein of Ren Du has not been opened yet, and he doesn't know if he has a chance to reach the realm of a martial arts master in this life.

"The snipe and the clam compete, and the fisherman profits."

Hearing Luo Yi's words, Tang Xiangjin said with a smile.

"Dingliao Right Acropolis?"

Hearing this, Luo Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, it is impossible to capture the Acropolis of Haizhou now, the only thing that can be moved is the right Acropolis of Dingliao, the right Acropolis of Dingliao is also called Phoenix City, it is a fairly ancient city.

It is also the only way from Shenyang City to North Korea, there are very few official roads in Liaodong, and the Jurchens want to get a lot of supplies from North Korea, so they can only pass through Phoenix, as long as they cut off here, the Jurchens will not be able to get a lot of supplies from North Korea.

Moreover, with the control of Phoenix City, the power of Daqi can be extended into Korea, whether it is doing business or directly capturing Korea, it has an absolute advantage.

"That's right."

Tang Xiangjin nodded: "Now although we have begun to build a fortress on our side, we will lose it if we defend it for a long time, if we want to occupy Liaodong, it is best to take Shenyang City and Liaoyang City, and drive the Jurchens to the grassland." ”

Daqi and Daming will eventually have a battle, according to Su Hao's plan, they must replace the Jurchens after the defeat of the Jurchens, drag the Ming soldiers and horses in Liaodong, as long as the soldiers and horses on the Liaodong side can't go back, the gap between Daming and Daqi will not be too big.

And there is another advantage of occupying Liaodong, that is, there is a way out, once Shandong really can't hold it, they can also transfer to Liaodong.

"I'll take the troops."

After thinking for a while, Luo Yi opened his mouth and said, there is no room for loss on the side of the Gaizhou Acropolis, and only by firmly holding the Gaizhou Acropolis can the Ming army be restrained and provide an opportunity to occupy Liaoyang City and Shenyang City.

"Hmm."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "I also have this intention, you lead people to set off from Xiuyan City and capture Dingfeng City." ”

Phoenix City is a rare fortified city in Liaodong, but because it is located in the hinterland of Liaodong, the Jurchens did not leave too many troops here, and only some ordinary siege equipment were needed to take this fortified city.

After a pause, Tang Xiangjin continued: "If you can, take Zhenjiang Fort as much as possible." ”

Zhenjiang Fort is the only passage from Liaodong to North Korea, and the Yizhou of North Korea is only separated by the Yalu River, it is also a rare official road in Liaodong, there are only three official roads built by the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong, one from Shanhaiguan to Shenyang City, one from Jinzhou Wei to Shenyang City, and the last one is from Jinzhou Wei to Zhenjiang Fort, and then from Zhenjiang Fort through Phoenix City to Shenyang City.

The capture of Phoenix City can allow the soldiers to cross the mountains and mountains, but the next supply is not good, the army consumes a lot every day, and the amount of logistics grain and grass is also huge.

If you want to take the official road, Zhenjiang Fort must be taken, and after Zhenjiang Fort is taken, the logistics of Phoenix City can be transported by sea.

It's just that because of the need to defend Mao Wenlong on Phi Island, the Jurchens left a lot of soldiers and horses in Zhenjiang Fort, according to the news obtained from Mao Wenlong, the Jurchens left at least four or five thousand people, and if they want to take Zhenjiang Fort, I am afraid it will be much more difficult than taking Phoenix City.

"I'll do my best with that."

For Zhenjiang Fort, Luo Yi didn't dare to say too much, although he had 60,000 soldiers and horses, but the Jurchens could indeed fight well, and he was not completely sure that he could take Zhenjiang Fort.

"Try your best."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "This Zhenjiang Fort must be taken, if it is really not possible, then please ask Your Majesty to send a sailor to help." ”

Since occupying Denglai Erfu, Su Hao has confiscated the sea ships of the entire Shandong and formed a sailor, although it is a sea ship pieced together, but the strength is not bad.

"I see."

Luo Yi nodded.

…

Time passed, and with the withdrawal of the Jurchens from Xining Fort, the Ming army easily recaptured nearly 200 miles of territory from Guangningwei to Haizhouwei.

Dongchang Fort.

Yuan Chonghuan and Guo Qin looked in the southeast direction, both of them looked solemn, and the Jurchens were more simply than they imagined, and directly gave up the territory of two hundred miles. However, this also means that their front has dragged on longer, and the risk of logistical food and grass supply is greater.

"General Guo, next I will lead the troops to attack the Acropolis of Haizhou, you are responsible for guarding Dongchang Fort, and the next grain and grass will be hoarded here, so there is absolutely no room for loss here."

Yuan Chonghuan turned his head and said with a serious expression, although the Jurchens are not good at defending the city, there are now nearly 30,000 troops in the Acropolis of Haizhou.

The Acropolis of Haizhou is already a small city wall high, and the city wall is three zhang and two high, such a high city wall, it is by no means a matter of ten days and half a month to take it, and if you can't take the Acropolis of Haizhou, it is nonsense to attack Liaoyang City.

In order to alleviate the pressure on Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao, this time the army went out to bring the grain and grass needed for nearly three months, so the safety of the grain and grass was of paramount importance, and once it was lost, they had to withdraw to Quang Ninh, and even the army might mutiny.

"Xia Guan understands."

Hearing this, Guo Qin nodded and said, "Rest assured, the people are in the food!" ”

………

The other side.

Luo Yi was leading 60,000 soldiers and horses over the mountains and mountains, heading towards Phoenix City.

"Luo Dudu, there is Cui Jiagou in front."

Black Ice Terrace Hundred Households Shan Mao held a map, although the Ming Dynasty has lost control of Liaodong, but the detailed map of Liaodong is not lacking, and after the loss of Liaodong, the Ming court is not very concerned about the map of Liaodong, the dark son of the Black Ice Platform bought off a few small officials of the household department and then got out the detailed map of Liaodong, although it was only a simple transcription, but it was enough to guide the way.

"How far is it from Phoenix?"

Luo Yi looked at the mountain road in the rugged area, his brows were tightened, there was no official road from Xiuyan City to Phoenix City, and only a few Liao people marked the mountain road along the relatively flat ravine between the mountains, and they didn't even open it up.

This kind of mountain road march is barely possible, but it is not possible to transport logistics grain and grass, because this kind of mountain road can only be carried by shoulder, and the grain and grass may be eaten up on the way before it is sent to Phoenix, after all, manpower can not pick up many catties, at most only a few dozen catties, and take this kind of mountain road, if you don't eat three or four catties of food a day, you don't have the strength to hurry.

"Probably fifty or sixty miles away."

Shan Mao measured the map for a long time before he spoke.

"Fifty or sixty miles?"

After Luo Yi pondered for a moment, he looked at Pan Ping, the governor on the side, and said, "Old Pan, how long can the soldiers' dry food last?" ”

"Governor, it's only been about eight days."

Pan Ping thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Tell me to go down, the spies in front have found a small mountain spring, and when you get there, you can eat dry food."

Luo Yi opened his mouth and said, marching is not just a matter of walking, normally speaking, a general who can command an army of 10,000 troops in a strange place is already a qualified general, and those who can command an army of 100,000 are generals, as for hundreds of thousands of troops, they are top generals, and there are few in the past.

Because marching is not just about walking, but also to consider a lot of things, such as water sources, you must know how much water tens of thousands of troops need every day, and it is impossible to say that everyone carries dozens of catties of water on their bodies during normal marching, after all, dry food, armor, and weapons are only thirty or forty catties, and then carry dozens of catties of water, then there is no need to go.

So usually the direction of the army will send a large number of spies to find the water source needed for the next few days, and at the same time protect the water source in case the enemy poisons it, or the water source is contaminated with animal carcasses.

And this is only the water source, other things are equally important, such as the disposal of the manure of the soldiers, after all, the occurrence of the plague is not a trivial matter, and there are a lot of things to pay attention to such as camping and resting.

They are only from Xiuyan City to Phoenix City now, even if they add the mountains and mountains, the road is only two hundred miles, and they can still cope with dry food, those thousands of miles, or even thousands of miles of marches, that is a great test for the generals, one is not good, and they may mutiny and collapse halfway.

Therefore, the official road will be so important, because the official road will be opened up after careful consideration, the requirements of the official road are extremely strict, one must be flat, you can take the carriage, one is that there are a large number of rivers or close to the river, one is close enough, can not be winded, it is because of these harsh conditions, the whole Liaodong will only have three official roads.