"Statement, what should I do now?"

Zu Dashou looked at Yuan Chonghuan. He had served under Yuan Chonghuan since a few years. In the battle of Ningyuan, Yuan Chonghuan led him and Man Gui, He Kegang, Zuo Fu, Zhu Mei and others to block Nurhaci's attack, so he was quite convinced of Yuan Chonghuan.

He Kegang and Zhao Rujiao also looked at Yuan Chonghuan. In the current situation, if you want to continue attacking, you can only be afraid of the Mongols first. However, over the past three months, the Mongols have been very slid and have not given them a chance to surround them.

It is difficult to do anything to rely on cavalry alone. After all, the army also needs cavalry guards. Now there are only more than 16,000 cavalry in Liaodong, so many cannot be drawn. Moreover, all Liaodong cavalry are divided into two factions, the Liaodong Iron Cavalry and the Guanning Iron Cavalry.

The root of the Liaodong Iron Cavalry is the private soldiers raised by Li Chengliang, the lord of Ningyuan, northeast of Weizhen. Since the decline of the Li family, the Liaodong cavalry has lost their energy.

Although the strategies guarding Liaodong have expanded the Liaodong cavalry over the years, from two or three thousand people when Li Chengliang and his son to more than seven thousand now, without the protection of Li Chengliang and his son, these Liaodong cavalry were no different from those raised by stepmothers, and it was completely common to deduct money and other wages.

The other is the Guanning Iron Cavalry formed by Yuan Chonghuan. Although the number of people is only about 8,000 now, compared with the Liaodong Iron Cavalry, one is a legitimate son and the other is a concubine son, and the other is a concubine. Therefore, there are conflicts within the two sides and they cannot form a strong combat power at all.

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

"Try it."

After being silent for a long time, Yuan Chonghuan sighed, as if he had suddenly become several years older. He originally thought that Zhu Youjian would trust him completely, but he didn't expect that he would have paid the wrong payment in the end.

He also knew about the news from the capital. For this reason, he also sent more than a dozen memorials to Zhu Youjian, indicating that he had no desire to hold troops and respect himself. Unexpectedly, in the end, he would not be trusted by Zhu Youjian.

"The strategy, now the Mongolians come to make trouble from time to time. If the logistics is cut off, the consequences will be unimaginable."

He Kegang said in a deep voice.

"I see."

Yuan Chonghuan said with a serious expression: "Zu Dashou, Zhao Shujiao, you two each bring 5,000 cavalry to carry food and grass, transport more batches and less, and minimize losses as much as possible."

"Administratively, this will cause too much burden on war horses and will not be conducive to combat."

Guo Qin, who was standing by, shook his head. This would ensure that there would be no major problems in the logistics, but the burden on the cavalry was too heavy. Once he needed to participate in the war, it would be difficult to exert all his strength.

"There is nothing to do with this."

Yuan Chonghuan shook his head. He also knew the disadvantages of doing so, but there was no way to defeat it. Zhu Youjian obviously lost his patience. If it continued to be ineffective, Zhu Youjian would probably replace him directly.

To be honest, he does not attach great importance to official positions, but he does not want the current good situation to be burned by some mediocre talents.

"The last general will receive the order!"

Upon hearing this, Zu Dashou and Zhao Rujiao bowed and replied.

…

Soon, the 180,000 troops stationed in Guangning Guards began to gather, and Liaodong, which had been slightly calmer, was once again surging.

………

On the other hand, in Chenyang City, Huang Taiji and others who had already attached great importance to Guangning Guard also received news that Yuan Chonghuan began to march.

"Huang Taiji, now Yuan Chonghuan has begun to march. Can our soldiers on Changbai Mountain be transferred to fight?"

Looking at the information in his hand, Dai Shan looked solemn. Now Yuan Chonghuan chose to attack, obviously preparing to attack directly to Chenyang City.

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

Huang Taiji shook his head. The disciples who came out of the horse practiced quickly, but they were not enough in the blink of an eye. It is only about half a year now, and at least one year, those ordinary soldiers can reach the third-rate realm, and at most they can reach the level of elite soldiers.

Those soldiers in second-rate and first-rate realms need more time. As for those in martial arts masters and innate realms, there is no hope for them without ten or eight years.

"Then how to fight next?"

Hearing this, Dai Shan frowned and thought Yuan Chonghuan would be dragged to Guangning Guard for longer, but he didn't expect that Yuan Chonghuan would choose to attack so quickly.

"Let Mangourtai find a way to cut off Yuan Chonghuan's food and grass."

After pondering for a while, Huang Taiji spoke: "In addition, let the troops from Xining Fort and other forts retreat to Haizhou Acropolis and re-arrange the defense line."

"Then do it like that."

Upon hearing this, Dai Shan nodded. He also knew very well that fighting with Yuan Chonghuan now would not be of any benefit to them. Yuan Chonghuan is a military expert and would not make some stupid mistakes like the previous Liaodong rulers.

Only after the disciples of Changbai Mountain return to their cultivation and make up for the losses before they took over the banners, will they have the capital to fight hard.

………

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

"Old Tang, what do you think?"

Feeling the heavy aura on Tang Xiangjin's body, Luo Yi also had envy. He was three years older than Tang Xiangjin, but now Tang Xiangjin has been promoted to a martial arts master. He has only opened six meridians. The Ren and Du meridians have not been opened yet. I don't know if he has the chance to reach the level of a martial arts master in this life.

"The snipe and clam fight, and the fisherman gains profit."

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

"Dingliao's Right Acropolis?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, it is impossible to capture Haizhou Acropolis now. The only thing that can be moved is Dingliao Right Acropolis. Dingliao Right Acropolis is also called Phoenix City, which is a very ancient city.

It is also a must-pass route from Chenyang City to North Korea. There are very few official roads in Liaodong. If the Jurchens want to obtain a large amount of supplies from North Korea, they can only pass through Phoenix City. As long as the place is cut off, the Jurchens will not be able to obtain a large amount of supplies from North Korea.

Moreover, if you control Phoenix City, the power of Daqi can be extended into North Korea. Whether it is doing business or directly conquering North Korea, it has absolute advantages.

"That's right."

Tang Xiangjin nodded: "Although we have started to build fortresses now, we will lose after a long period of defense. If we want to occupy Liaodong, it is best to take down Shenyang City and Liaoyang City and drive the Jurchens to the grassland."

The Great Qi and the Ming Dynasty will eventually have a battle. According to Su Hao's plan, they must replace the Jurchens after the Jurchens are defeated and drag down the Ming Dynasty's troops in Liaodong. As long as the troops in Liaodong cannot return, the gap between the Ming and the Great Qi will not be too big.

And there is another advantage in occupying Liaodong, that is, there is a way out. Once Shandong really can't defend it, they can also move to Liaodong.

"I'll take the troops there."

After thinking for a while, Luo Yi spoke and said that there is no need to lose anything on the Gaizhou Acropolis. Only by firmly defending Gaizhou Acropolis can we restrain the Ming army and provide opportunities to occupy Liaoyang City and Chenyang City.

"Um."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "I have this intention, you will lead people from Xiuyan City to capture Dingfenghuang City."

Phoenix City is one of the few strong cities in Liaodong, but because it is in the hinterland of Liaodong, the Jurchens did not leave much troops here. They only need some ordinary siege equipment to capture the strong city.

After pausing for a while, Tang Xiangjin continued, "If possible, take down Zhenjiang Fort as much as possible."

Zhenjiang Fort is the only passage from Liaodong to North Korea. It is only separated from Yizhou in North Korea by the Yalu River and is also one of the rare official roads in Liaodong. The Ming Dynasty built only three official roads in Liaodong, one from Shanhaiguan to Chenyang City, one from Jinzhou Guard to Chenyang City, and the last one is from Jinzhou Guard to Zhenjiang Fort, and then from Zhenjiang Fort through Phoenix City to Chenyang City.

Capturing Phoenix City can allow soldiers to cross mountains and ridges, but the subsequent supplies are not enough. The army consumes a lot every day, and the amount of logistics food and grass is also huge. It is not enough to walk on the mountain roads, so they can only walk on the official road.

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

However, because they wanted to defend Mao Wenlong on Pi Island, the Jurchens left a lot of troops in Zhenjiang Fort. According to the news obtained from Mao Wenlong, the Jurchens left at least four or five thousand people. It is probably much more difficult to win Zhenjiang Fort than to win Phoenix City.

"I will do my best to do this."

Luo Yi dared not speak too much about Zhenjiang Fort. Although he had 60,000 troops under his command, the Jurchens were indeed good at fighting, and he was not sure that he could take Zhenjiang Fort.

"Try to do it."

Tang Xiangjin said in a deep voice: "This Zhenjiang Fort must be taken down. If it really doesn't work, then please send a navy to help."

Since occupying Denglai's second mansion, Su Hao confiscated the entire Shandong sea ship and formed a navy. Although it was a pieced together sea ship, its strength was not bad.

"I see."

Luo Yi nodded.

…

Time passed day by day, and as the Jurchens evacuated from Xining Fort, the Ming army easily regained nearly two hundred miles of territory from Guangning Guard to Haizhou Guard.

Dongchang Fort.

Yuan Chonghuan and Guo Qin looked southeastwards, both of them looked solemn. The Jurchens were more straightforward than they thought and gave up the territory of 200 miles. However, this also means that their front line has been dragged longer and the risk of logistics food and grass supply has become greater.

"General Guo, next I will lead my troops to attack Haizhou Acropolis. You are responsible for guarding Dongchang Fort. The next food and grass will be stored here, so there is absolutely no loss here."

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

Haizhou Acropolis is already a small wall, and the city wall is three or two high. It will be a matter of ten days or half a month to win such a high city wall, but it is nonsense that it cannot take over Haizhou Acropolis and attack Liaoyang City.

In order to relieve the pressure from Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao, the army dispatched to bring the food and grass needed for nearly three months. Therefore, the safety of the food and grass is crucial. Once there is any loss, they have to withdraw to Guangning, and even the army may mutiny.

"The official understands."

Upon hearing this, Guo Qin nodded and said, "Don't worry, people are there, food is there!"

………

On the other side.

Luo Yi led 60,000 troops to cross the mountains and ridges and headed towards Phoenix City.

"Governor Luo, Cuijiagou is ahead."

Shan Mao, a hundred households of the Black Ice Platform, held a map. Although the Ming Dynasty had lost control of Liaodong, there was no shortage of detailed maps of Liaodong. After losing Liaodong, the Ming Dynasty court was not very concerned about the map of Liaodong. After the secret son of the Black Ice Platform bribed several small officials from the Ministry of Revenue, he made out the detailed map of Liaodong. Although he just copied it briefly, it was enough to use it to guide the way.

"How far is it from Phoenix?"

Luo Yi looked at the mountain road in Qi District and frowned. There was no official road from Xiuyan City to Phoenix City. Only a few Liao people marked the mountain road along the flat ravine among the mountains, and there was no opening.

This kind of mountain road is barely enough to march, but it is not enough to transport logistics food and grass, because this kind of mountain road can only be carried by shoulders, and it may have eaten up halfway before it has been delivered to Phoenix City. After all, manpower cannot carry many kilograms, at most only a few dozen kilograms. If you go on this kind of mountain road, you don’t have the energy to rush to the road if you don’t eat three or four kilograms of grain a day.

"It's probably fifty or sixty miles away."
To be continued...