Chapter 1023 The new head of the new division who can't be idle
"Okay!" Wang Chou pulled Ding Kui to the sand table, pointed to an area and said, "Here you can ambush the enemy's rescue troops."
Ding Kui was delighted when he saw it. There was a mountain forest between Xixuan City and Baiting City, next to the main road, and it was the shortest passage between the two cities.
"There must be enemy scouts here. As soon as your troops arrive, the enemy will get the news immediately."
"I can go first and then pretend to withdraw to confuse the enemy. As long as we lurk well, we won't be able to find us if we send out scouts."
"..."
Jiang Zhi did not participate in the discussion between Ding Kui and Wang Chou. He was busy sorting out the information from all parties and re-annotating the military strength in Hengfu City, the military strength in Boundary City, the militia activities in Huatong Mountain, etc. The arrangements for the 73rd Division had already been made.
Just researched it.
It is not easy to command 100,000 people in combat, and it is even more difficult to command 100,000 elites. Jiang Zhi must ensure that every battle is won and the reputation of the Eighth Army must not be lost. Every chief of staff of the Eighth Army is a military wizard.
The children of the Ding family are good at fighting, no matter what kind of enemy they cannot defeat, Jiang Zhi still lacks compared with his predecessors, so he has to work harder to make up for it.
"The defenders of Jiaxing City and Huatong City can reinforce Baiting City at any time, the defenders of Chunlu City and Juncheng can reinforce Xixuan City, the Third Northern Army Corps must guard Tuofeng Mountain and Juyang City, and the Fourth Northern Army Corps must confront each other in the border city
, the enemy's available mobile force is the Fifth Northern Army Corps, and our army always has to face the enemy's two army groups." Jiang Zhi probably has a grasp of the deployment of his own army in Nanqiu County.
The Eighth Army seemed to be progressing smoothly, and they attacked two cities as soon as the main force arrived. However, when our own army reacts and adjusts its troop deployment, it will face great resistance.
"No, the 73rd Division should stay here and wait and see what happens. Once the enemy launches a counterattack in Xixuan City, you can go to support Shu Li and the others." Ding Kui understood the dilemma facing the army through discussion.
The 71st, 76th and 78th Divisions may not necessarily be able to capture Xixuan City. The Northern Third Army Corps can reinforce tens of thousands of troops at any time. If Wang Chou wants to ambush the reinforcements, he may be surrounded.
"Can Xi Xiu capture Tuofengshan Outpost?" Wang Chou turned his attention elsewhere.
Ding Kui pinched his chin and said: "It's not easy. It can consume some enemy troops, but the enemy has tens of thousands of local troops to consume. It's not difficult to defend for ten days and a half month. When I come here, the sixth-level combatants over there are more powerful than others."
There are few enemies and a strong attack is impossible.
Luo Tao will not be able to arrive at Hengfu City until tomorrow at the earliest. As expected, the enemy will block the exit of the Great Swamp and cannot be defeated in a day or two. Although Juyang City does not have a city wall, the Lengshuipo Camp is relatively strong and does not have a multiple advantage.
We can’t even defeat them with our troops.”
At this time, Staff Officer Zhang quickly walked into the headquarters and whispered a few words into Jiang Zhi's ear. Jiang Zhi's face changed slightly and he immediately walked to the sand table.
"There is news from the capital that our country has sent a mission to negotiate with the imperial court." Jiang Zhi said it before Ding Kui asked.
"Negotiation? Is there anything to talk about? Does our country want to cede territory and pay compensation?" Wang Chou resisted the urge to curse.
"Huh, stall for time. Meng has taken action at sea. Our country wants to deal with Meng first and then deal with us." Ding Kui probably guessed his country's intention.
"How do you know?" Jiang Zhi attached great importance to the information given by Ding Kui.
"I have connections in the country of Meng, and I have heard more accurate information. The country of Meng has restrained our country's navy, which has resulted in our country not being able to attack our country with all its strength. At least it is unable to increase its troops in Nanqiu County. The purpose of the negotiation is probably to maintain the current situation.
Occupied territory.”
"You have a big appetite. If you want to permanently occupy our land, you must drive all the Jiji invaders out of Nanqiu County! At present, our army can only threaten Xixuan City and Baiting City. Capturing Xixuan City can threaten Baiting, Chunlu,
The four cities of Jiaxin and Huatong will send more troops to Shu Li." Jiang Zhi made up his mind.
"The main force of our army has been exposed. The enemy will make targeted deployments. It will be difficult to capture a city in a short period of time. We should find ways to mobilize the enemy and strive to eliminate the enemy in the wild." Ding Kui put forward a different opinion.
"I know that Shu Li will make good use of the troops he has. If you let him command the attack on Xixuan City, he will not disappoint you."
Others, Jiang Zhi, would not have bothered to explain, that is, Ding Kui had just arrived, had no previous experience as a division commander, and did not understand the role of the staff department, so he said so much.
"I can arrange for people to organize auxiliary troops in Kada City, Qinglan City and Port City, and go to Xixuan City to build military camps and build siege equipment." Ding Kui suddenly thought of his advantage, the militia commander of Nanqiu County.
"It's possible, but I'll bother you, brother Xian." Jiang Zhi was overjoyed. He didn't need to communicate with the local government anymore.
At noon, Jiang Zhi originally wanted to entertain Ding Kui at the headquarters, but was pulled back to his camp by Ding Kui.
"That's what happened." Ding Kui told Jiang Zhi that Fan Yuzhen was looking for him.
"They applied to me on the way here. The Commander-in-Chief has been holding back and has not arranged anyone. I guess we won't be able to decide on the commander of the 75th Division after this battle. I didn't know you were promoted to the Dominion Knight at that time, so I'll put it aside for now.
"Guan, now I'll leave them in Qatar City, you can arrange something for them to do." Jiang Zhi realized what he was doing and told Ding Kui.
"..."
"Look, the Lord of Qatar will not find anything to do. He will mobilize the 75th Division when there is no threat to Qatar. He will only provide food and drink. You can command the 75th Division with the military order of the honorary commander. Who can
I can't find fault with him. The Lord of Qatar wishes he could have fewer uncles. If this matter is kept low-key, no one will have any objections." Jiang Zhi didn't want the 75th Division to become a burden.
"I understand, Bai Yun."
"My subordinate is here."
"Draft a military order and order the First Battalion of the 75th Division to organize five thousand civilians and craftsmen in Qatar City, transport a batch of materials for building siege equipment, and come to the headquarters camp to wait for orders."
Ding Cai and Shao Diancheng were sent by Ding Kui to organize civilian workers in Port City and Qinglan City. It was Bai Yun's turn to use their subordinates.
"Isn't she a native of China?" Jiang Zhi asked, staring at Bai Yun.
"Oh, haha, she is from the Gu Yuan Empire, the daughter of an ally. She came to our country to travel and fight with me during this period. What does my cousin think of her?" Ding Kui had a flash of inspiration and wanted to help Jiang Zhi.
"No, no, no, I don't mean that. The staff officers of the 74th and 75th Divisions have left with the former division commander. Now the position is vacant. I will arrange two staff officers for you." Jiang Zhi knew that Ding Kui had misunderstood.
He saw that Ding Kui also recruited foreigners, and thought that Ding Kui was short of people, so he helped arrange staff.
"Okay, I came in a hurry this time. Not to mention the staff, I didn't even bring a secretary, and there was no one to write a military order. You really gave me time in need." Ding Kui left Kong Wei to Zhong Wei, and there was really no one around to write.
Documents.
"The children of the Ding family don't have a staff officer. If this news spreads, people will laugh to death. If the commander-in-chief knows, he will definitely blame me. If the circumstances don't allow me to be your staff officer."
"Are you coming? That second uncle wants to kill me! I think that Counselor Lin is good, and so is Counselor Zhang." Ding Kui named him directly without any politeness.
"Okay, I'll ask them to come over when I get back. It's an honor for them to be remembered by you." Jiang Zhi agreed.
In the afternoon, army staff officers Zhang Dingyuan and Lin Xuanmo really came to report to Ding Kui.
Zhang Dingyuan is in his forties and is considered an old man in the Army Staff Department. He has a scholarly face and a standard goatee. He looks like a staff officer at first glance.
Lin Xuanmo is about seven or eight years younger than Zhang Dingyuan. He has a resolute face and a strong physique. If you put on armor, you can't tell whether he is a samurai or a knight, but he looks more like a professional soldier.
Ding Kui asked: "Which of you is in charge of the 74th Division?"
The two looked at each other, and Zhang Dingyuan spoke first: "The chief of staff has not designated anything. Everything will be subject to your arrangements."
"Consultant Zhang is a senior of my subordinates, you can give him priority." Lin Xuanmo actively recommended.
"Oh, remember you introduced me to the situation of the 74th Division," Ding Kui nodded to Lin Xuanmo, "Then you will be in charge of the 74th Division; the 75th Division does not have a division commander, so Staff Zhang will take care of it.
, I will issue specific military orders to you."
The staff officer of the 74th Division was a direct descendant of Ding Kui, and the staff officer of the 75th Division had greater power. Both staff officers were very happy.
"If you have any ideas next, speak up boldly. Lao Zhang will come first." Ding Kui immediately asked the two staff members to step into the role.
"The primary task of the 75th Division is to defend Kada City. When our army is on the offensive, some troops can be deployed to assist friendly forces in combat. Secondly, Kada City can contact the outside world. The division must function well as an intelligence station and always maintain
Communication with adults is smooth." Zhang Dingyuan is no stranger to the 75th Division.
"The 74th Division is expected to arrive in Kada City tomorrow evening. The first task is to transport a batch of grain and grass to Qinglan City. The next step is to supply the port city. The next step is to build a supply camp in Kada City. If the headquarters does not
According to the new order, we will be responsible for transporting food to the entire army." Lin Xuanmo was more like reporting work.
Except for the 71st Division, the other divisions only carried enough supplies for about ten days. Fortunately, the 77th Division will be able to get supplies from Hengfu City immediately, and the rest are waiting for the 74th Division to come for supplies.
"That means our 20,000 troops can only be responsible for logistics work within three days."
"My lord, don't you still have a squadron of knights? You can use them as scouts to spread out and maybe get a chance to fight independently." Zhang Dingyuan probably guessed what Ding Kui was thinking. The new boss was unwilling to stay at the rear.
"Hmm, I can use more than one knight brigade. I am the commander-in-chief of the Nanqiu County Militia. The people in the Intelligence Department should also give me face." Ding Kui explained to his new subordinates.
"The main force of the legion is attacking Xixuan City. Our largest fighter planes come from the grain robbery road and the anti-grain robbery road. The intelligence of the enemy-occupied areas is very important." Lin Xuanmo is also striving for performance.
"There are too many master-level experts near Port City. The food road from Qinglan City is very safe. The key lies in the section from Kada City to Qinglan City, as well as the food road from the enemy-occupied area to Xixuan City. It needs
A large number of scouts and spies." Zhang Dingyuan carried a map with him.
"I took the knight brigade around Xixuan City. Staff Lin used my seal to contact the people in the Intelligence Department. Staff Zhang drafted several combat plans based on relevant information." Ding Kui really didn't want to sit in the barracks and wait.