Chapter 2259 Gui Zi Juan is in turmoil, dealing with Xu Xu

"It is reported that the Jianzhou Jurchen army that broke in from the Chaihe River was led by Daishan. The number of soldiers and horses was about 5,000. They first broke through the Chaihebao along the Chaihe River, and then surrounded Fu'an Fort. Fu'an Fort guarded Jinyu He surrendered to Jianzhou Jurchen, and then led the troops to attack Fanhesuo. Fortunately, He Renlong's tribe defended Fanhesuo, and Jin Yuhe failed to deceive the city to open the door. The two sides fought fiercely at Fanhesuo,..."

“…Hou He Renlong’s troops retreated to Lulu Station, but due to the cooperation of Juniper, they were defeated by Dai Shan and his troops. Lulu Station fell on the sixth day of October,...”

"Cao Wenzhao ordered the Shenyang Zhongwei Zu Dashou and Zu Dabi troops to attack. However, the two troops moved slowly and did not arrive at the front line of New Castle until the night of the seventh day of October. However, by this time, the Weilu post had been lost, and Dai Shan's army had already joined forces with the subordinates. The Jianzhou Jurchen West Route Army marching south from Xin'an Pass, that is, the army led by Nurhaci, went south to join together. If Zhao Zhijiao hadn't walked quickly, they might have been surrounded at Puhe, so they went north..."

"Currently Zu Dashou and Zu Dabi's troops are fighting fiercely against Nurhachi's troops on the New Castle front, but they are still at a disadvantage. They ordered Liu Wei's troops to go south from Shifangsi Fort to reinforce Zu's brothers' troops, and then they managed to regain their disadvantage. The situation on the Western Front fell into deadlock,…"

"Cao Wenzhao personally led the army to meet the main force of Nurhaci at the Puhe Suo line. In the battle on the 9th day of October, both sides suffered heavy losses. Zhao led the troops who came out to defeat the attacks of Daishan and Jin Yuhe at the Fushun Suo and Hoi'an Fort lines. , The current situation on the third front is relatively stable, but the Liaodong Army trapped in the Jurchen encirclement of Jianzhou still has more than 18,000 people on the line from Tielingwei to Panhe Station,..."

Hearing that there were still 18,000 Liaodong Army soldiers trapped in the encirclement, Sun Chengzong and Feng Ziying couldn't help but frown. Feng Ziying couldn't help but ask: "Which one is it?"

"The Juniper Division." Yuan Huazhong replied: "The Juniper Division was attacked by Dai Jibin's tribe in Zhonggucheng. Fortunately, they responded in time and repelled Dai Jibin's attack. However, the retreat speed was greatly delayed, so they retreated. By the time we reached the Tieling Guards, we could no longer escape. Now we can only rely on the Tieling Guards to hold on..."

 Feng Ziying and Sun Chengzong were both deep in thought at the same time.

The Tieling Guards are very important, and the 18,000 people of the Juniper Tribe are even more important. However, the line from Tieling Guards to Puhesuo has been cut off by the Jianzhou Jurchen army. Cao Wenzhao ordered that it would be very difficult for them to go north to join the Juniper Tribe. , it is necessary to break through the two lines of defense of Yanlu Station and Fanhe Station, which have been controlled by Jianzhou Jurchens.

“Fortunately, although Tieling Guard Zhao led the teaching department to evacuate, the acropolis was basically intact and most of the food and grass were discarded. Therefore, the Juniper Department re-reinforced the defense after entering the Tieling Acropolis, and the food and grass were not in danger in a short period of time,…”

  Yuan Huazhong’s addition made Feng Ziying and Sun Chengzong even more worried.

"Min Xie, what is the current situation of the Tieling Guards, can we fully grasp it? In addition, have the Jianzhou Jurchens launched an attack on the Tieling Guards, or are they just defending? According to the current daily consumption of the Juniper Department, how long can they last? " Sun Chengzong asked.

Yuan Huazhong hesitated for a moment, then slowly replied: "The news from the Tieling Guards was passed back by Cao Wenzhao. The morale is still good, and the food, grass and equipment are sufficient. The Jianzhou Jurchens have not yet launched an attack, but the surrounding troops are in More than ten thousand, and the daily consumption of the Juniper Department is not small. Fortunately, they brought some of their food and grass with them when they went south, and the Tieling Acropolis' food and grass are well preserved, so it is expected that there will be no big problem in two to three months."

Sun Chengzong was a little relieved, but Feng Ziying was not so relieved.

Juniper has an impulsive and warlike personality, which his father must have told him many times. In this situation, after a slight delay, he felt that the main army in the south could not help him open the passage, and he might have to risk leaving the city to break out of the siege. .

 But can he break through the two defense lines of Fanhesuo and Yulusuo?

Did Nurhaci deliberately set up such a enchanting formation, not only to attract Cao Wenzhao from the south to encircle the point for reinforcements, but also to force Junjun to break through and annihilate it in one fell swoop?

 Feng Ziying thinks this possibility is very high.

Nurhachi has been planning for a long time and has only waited for such an opportunity. I am afraid that his ambition is not limited to taking over the two territories of Liaohaiwei and Tielingwei. I am afraid that annihilating the main force of the Liaodong Army is his biggest goal.

Not counting Jun Jun's 18,000 people, Liaodong Town has been wiped out and defeated in this battle, with losses of more than 15,000 people, and the key is that Jin Yuhe Department and Dai Jibin Department were both organized from the Liaodong Army. Zhong disappeared directly, but turned to Jianzhou Jurchen. This increase and decrease immediately put Liaodong Town's troops on the Liaohai, Tieling, and Shenyang Zhongwei lines at a disadvantage.

There are more than 4,000 people in the Jin Yuhe Department and more than 3,000 people in the Dai Jibin Department. The two departments add up to nearly 8,000 people. The number of soldiers and horses dispatched by Jianzhou Jurchen this time is about 38,000 people. So far, So far, the losses were less than 3,000, but they were supplemented by Jin Yuhe and Dai Jibin, which increased the number to 43,000.

In comparison, Liaodong Town’s total troops on this front line were less than 60,000, and after losses and mutinies in World War I, the number of troops quickly dropped to a very dangerous situation, with less than 40,000 left.

The Jurchens in Jianzhou have been planning for a long time, and they have the upper hand in terms of morale and tactics. Moreover, with the surrender of Jin Yuhe and Dai Jibin, their supplies are no longer a problem. It can be said that they have the upper hand. Gain the advantage of defeating Liaodong Town.

"..., the whole situation is like this. The most dangerous one at the moment is the Juniper Department. Although the morale is still good, once it drags on for a month, I am afraid that its morale will decline rapidly. In addition, it is reported that the Jurchens in Jianzhou have discovered artillery. Such Heavy firearms are a huge threat to sieges, so this must be taken into consideration..."

Yuan Huazhong's consideration was quite thorough. In the past, the Jianzhou Jurchens used their superiority in cavalry and archery to suppress the Liaodong Army. However, Nurhachi accepted firearms very quickly. Although they were limited by their own manufacturing capabilities and technology, they were unable to rapidly expand their firearms forces. However, they used various means to obtain the huge power of artillery.

Now that the other party has succeeded, they have artillery. It is still unknown whether they obtained the artillery from Liaodong Town through fighting and siege, or purchased it from overseas through other smuggling channels, but no matter which channel they obtained it from, Both are major threats, of course the latter is more dangerous.

Yuan Huazhong’s introduction came to an end, and the entire lobby fell silent.

Zhang Huaichang kept his eyelids lowered, as if he was meditating or listening. Only then did he raise his eyes, "Wenwei, Feixiong, you two can add some more."

Yang Sichang took the initiative to ask Ying to move from the Military Selections Division to the Zhongfang Division as a Yuanwai Lang, while Wang Yingxiong had already served as the chief of the Military Selections Division, but the former was not focused on a specific war, while the latter was focused on military affairs in the southwest.

Yang Sichang nodded: "My lords, I am afraid that the Jianzhou Jurchen offensive this time is not a simple or ordinary attack. Although the Jianzhou Jurchen autumn offensive has become a routine in recent years, last year they rarely stopped the harassment. Attack, this should be a very dangerous signal,..."

I have to say that Yang Sichang’s views are quite sharp and perceptive, and go straight to the point.

"I think this should be closely related to the Fengzhou Bailian and Tumote Suangbu united forces in the north to invade the border, and even the Shanxi Bailian incident, as well as Chahar Lindan Batur's imminent move and other changes. It can even be irresponsible. Do you want to predict whether there are factors such as the Nanjing Puppet Dynasty and the Southwest Chieftains? I think they should all be there, but they are too far apart. The intensity and degree of their contact with them vary, and the tacit cooperation may not be as good as they expect. It’s just high.”

 Sun Chengzong and Feng Ziying both nodded slightly and agreed, and Yang Sichang was even more excited.

"I think from a grand strategic perspective, the Jianzhou Jurchens may have established a tacit understanding and connection with the Tumuts, Chahars, and Bailians, as well as others. However, due to limitations of region and time, it is impossible for them to make a single move. Full movement, mutual cooperation and tacit understanding. For example, the Fengzhou Bailian and Tumut people moved first, but the Chahar people did not move. The Jianzhou Jurchens launched an attack, but the Nanjing Puppet Dynasty temporarily maintained peace with us. The interests of both parties are not consistent, which is their biggest problem and also an opportunity for us to defeat each other."

Feng Ziying couldn't help but wanted to praise her out loud, but it was not the right time. Yang Sichang might think that she was deliberately exaggerating to show off.

"It's well said, but the writing is weak. How about the specific implementation of the Liaodong war situation?" Zhang Huaichang did not be bypassed and went straight to the point.

Yang Sichang paused, "Specifically speaking about the Liaodong battle, we need to understand Nurhaci's strategic intention. Is he going to take over the entire Liaodong town in one go, or at least take down Shenyang Zhongwei and push the front line to the Sancha River? Or Mainly to destroy the main army in Liaodong without fighting for a city or a land? Or do you have both intentions and choose the opportunity?"

“I think the last one is too ideal, and Nurhachi will definitely feel that it is impossible, so I tend to defeat and eliminate the main force in Liaodong Town as his main intention.”

Yang Sichang’s views are consistent with Feng Ziying’s.

Feng Ziying and Sun Chengzong exchanged glances, and both saw the approval in the other's eyes, and their hearts were relieved.

 The heroes see the same thing. As long as the internal opinions are unified, it will be much easier to formulate countermeasures. After all, the current Da Zhou is not without cards.

"Wen Ruo, Brother Zhisheng and I both think what you said is correct, so tell us your suggestions on the current war situation, how to break Nurhachi's encirclement and reinforcements, or encircle three barriers. This may be the key to our discussion today. Now." Feng Ziying looked at Yang Sichang and said with a smile: "Don't stick to one city or one place, you can even broaden your thinking. If Nurhachi designs us, we can also use his tricks to counter them."

 (End of this chapter)