Chapter 134: The Daqing River Defense Line

Although, He Xi also knows that one person can't do many things. Must have their own team. There are many things to be undertaken by others, and all he can do is believe and support. But at this moment, He Xi is still self-reflecting.

I secretly said in my heart: "It's careless." ”

Since Naha's surrender, there has been no major movement in the Yuan court for a long time. He Xi thought that Yuan Ting would not make any moves. Historically, after Naha's surrender, it was followed by the Battle of the Fisher. Therefore, He Xi also felt that the Mongols would not make a big move.

But the problem is that under the influence of He Xi, the Ming army shifted its strategic direction. In this way, Mongolia was given a chance to breathe. That's not much time. Just a year or two. But it also gave the Mongols time to regain their strength.

Of course, if there was no decision to go on the Northern Expedition this time. Perhaps, the Mongols also wanted to lick their wounds. But now that the rumors have come out. Naturally, the first strike is the strongest.

It's just that many people ignore that the veteran Timur, whether he is older, the more courageous he becomes, or he is trying to survive in death. In short, today's big picture. Many Ming troops did not expect it. Because since Wang Baobao's death, the Mongols have naturally attacked the border passes. But tens of thousands or even more cavalry, bypassing the border gates and cities, went straight behind the enemy, such a bold move. No one dares to do it anymore.

He Xi didn't expect it. King Yan didn't expect it either.

Did anyone think of that?

Yes, it's none other than Wu Gao.

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Wu Gao is the second generation of generals. His father, Wu Liang, had always been a traditional Chinese frustrating education, and it was very strict. It is almost useless to criticize Wu Gao, even before he died, Wu Liang did not give Wu Gao good words. I feel that it is best for Wu Gao not to go to the battlefield for the rest of his life. Don't lose your teacher and humiliate the country.

It's just that now Xungui occupies the highest level of power in the Ming Dynasty. Wu Gao's own status is not just his own. And follow a lot of the Wu family's old department. The Wu family has two marquis, and there are never fewer protégés. If there is no one to support the portal. Within ten years, the protégés and former officials of the Wu family all had to stand aside.

Officialdom has always been the most competitive.

Although it is easy to be knighted at the beginning of the country, there is a huge difference between having a title and not having a title in many cases.

Wu Gao himself was not reconciled and lived idle all his life. Naturally willing to come out and do things.

Only, under the influence of my father. Wu Gao's means of marching and fighting are also remarkable. It's not the same as Ye Shen. Ye Shen belongs to the talent type. And Wu Gao is just a stick to the rules and very cautious. What he thought in his heart was never to be defeated, just to do it.

Because as long as it is not a big defeat, his position as the Marquis of Jiangyin can be kept. The family's position in the imperial court can be preserved. And go all or nothing to fight for a big win. Once defeated, the nine clans will be implicated. Why bother?

Wu Gao's ability is placed in front of the founding heroes, which is naturally not enough. But if compared with the second generation of Jiangmen, it should be ranked in the first echelon. At least above Li Jinglong. And it is precisely because of Wu Gao's thinking that his skill points are all focused on defense.

As the chief general of Liaodong, the first thing he did at the beginning of his tenure was to travel thousands of miles and take all the defense lines of Liaodong. The guard and the coastline have been run all over again.

A lot of plans were made in secret.

What if the Mongols invaded in a big way? If the army that conquered Goryeo was completely annihilated. Hundreds of thousands of troops, what to do with a large-scale invasion?

Of course, after the destruction of Goryeo, Wu Gao crossed out the word Goryeo and changed it to the Wa Kingdom, adding a new topic to himself. That is, what should be done if the Japanese naval division attacked the eastern coast of Liaodong?

Wu Gao was silent in front of He Xi. But in his entrainment, he has thought about almost all the situations that can be faced. There are also backup plans.

Therefore, when the beacon fire reached Shenyang, Wu Gao sent troops as soon as possible.

However, all this was not known until He Xi arrived at Laomi Bay.

I mentioned Lao Miwan earlier.

This is the end point of the upper reaches of the Liaohe River, and after He Xi arrived, the upper channel of the Liaohe River was extended upwards for hundreds of miles. A lot of things have been done. Of course, it's not for nothing that this is the end of the original waterway. First, the Liao River has widened here. In addition, the Liao River is here, which begins to flow southward, and further upstream it flows more from west to southeast. Then there is here, and there is Tieling, near Kaiyuan. There are two guards, tens of thousands of people and even dependent tribes, which in history are the northernmost strategic fulcrum of the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong. Now about two hundred miles to the north, near Changchun Fort is the northernmost fulcrum of the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, this distance can also be seen.

How big a gap is there in the defense of Liaodong.

He Xi arrived at Lao Mi Wan and Qingyun Fort inquired about the news.

Originally, He Xi hadn't decided where he wanted to stop.

He's not cowardly, but he's self-aware. His stay is not necessarily a blessing for the front-line soldiers, but it is likely to be the problem. It's just that he heard the news in Lao Miwan. But he was taken aback and said, "What are you talking about, Wu Gao has already arrived at Tielingwei, and there are three guards in Shenyang?" ”

"How is it so fast?"

"How many days has it been?"

Qingyunbao Qianhu said: "I heard that the first time he learned that there was an enemy invasion, Marquis Wu cut off the shipping of the Liaohe Hunhe River, no matter what kind of ship it was, no matter what kind of materials it contained, even if it was gold and silver. Throw it on the dock and immediately pull up the Shenyang Sanwei. It took five days to assemble at Tielingwei at this moment. ”

He Xi said secretly: "What a quick move." ”

He Xi calculated the fairway. Although the distance from Shenyang to Tieling is constantly too far in a straight line. However, if you take the waterway, you have to go from the Hunhe River to the Liao River, and then go upriver from the Liao River, which is about 600 miles of waterway. Going down the river from the Hunhe River is very fast, but going upstream, it will be a little wasted time.

Five days and six hundred miles, about day and night.

Not to mention, from the moment you get the news, you make a decision immediately.

That's a pretty good level.

This time, Wu Gao gave He Xi a big surprise.

In fact, this is also the overall quality of the Ming generals. After all, it is the beginning of the founding of the country, and the famous generals are like clouds, and the generals at all levels below, whether they are veterans or the second generation, most of them have a few brushes. When it came to the time of the death of the country, at that time the comparison was the lower limit, and the friendly generals could not be counted on at all.

Since He Xi knew that Wu Gao was in Tieling. He Xi naturally decided to stop at Tieling.

Take the waterway from Laomiwan Qingyunbao to Tieling, and go down the river, it doesn't take a day.

On that day, He Xi had already arrived in Tieling.

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When He Xi arrived at Tieling, Wu Gao was overjoyed and went out to greet him.

The two entered the inner room and sat down.

He Xi immediately asked, "In this situation, what did Wu Hou decide to do?" ”

Wu Gao said: "Hold this river. ”

He Xi looked at a shallow river on the map and said, "This is?" ”

Wu Gao said: "This is the Daqing River. ”

Qing River is the name of a common river in the north, there is the Daqing River in Shandong, the Daqing River in Jiangsu, and the Daqing River in Hebei, probably because the northern rivers can be divided into two categories, clear and turbid. Many rivers are turbid, and there are few clear streams. It is named after the Qing River.

The Daqing River here is nothing more than a tributary of the Liao River. It originates in Changbai Mountain and flows westward into the Liao River. It is separated between Tieling and Kaiyuan. The river is not big. It's not small.

But He Xi was very puzzled, Wu had several guards in his hand, totaling more than 30,000. Although not all of them are cavalry, there are more than 30,000 troops, which is already a heavy army. And Wu Gao just wants to guard, and is it to guard a river?

Although the Qing River is a tributary of the Liao River. But it's still a hundred or two hundred miles long. Tens of thousands of people may not be able to hold it, right?

Wu Gao saw He Xi's doubts. said: "My lord, I have brought nearly 1,000 large and small ships here, and the boats on the Daqing River are also close to me. Send soldiers aboard. Across the river. Tartars cannot fly, and the Daqing River originates in the Changbai Mountains. The Tartars want to get around. There are only two ways, one is to go deep into Changbai Mountain. Over the mountains, out of the Iron Ridge. Another way is to cross the Liao River, detour to the west of the Liao River, and then go deep into the south to cross the Liao River again and attack the land of Liaodong. ”

Neither of these two strategies is advisable. However, the Daqing River is a small river. If you keep it for a long time, you will lose it. I don't think it will last long, but I have a backup plan. ”