Throughout the ages, people have been pursuing balance.
Only on the battlefield, balance represents danger.
Because the strength of both sides on the battlefield increases or decreases, the balance will be overturned immediately, triggering a chain effect.
This is the case on the current Korean battlefield.
After understanding Zuo Mengeng's intention, Liu Yiyuan needs to consider whether he still has the power at hand to break the balance?
If there is such power, where should it be used?
"Since His Highness has entrusted us with such a task, it means that the place where we can make a fuss is not the Western Front, but the Eastern Front."
The staff at East Point are very powerful and have already analyzed a lot of things.
Now the two groups, the South and the North, have formed two command centers.
Zuo Menggeng is personally in charge of the situation on the northern line.
Although he never interfered with the command of the East Point, with such a calming needle, there was no need to worry about the battle situation on the northern front.
The east finger reduces the workload and allows you to think about more things.
After being reminded by his staff, Liu Yiyuan observed the terrain on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula.
As the Xia army occupied Hanyang and the Incheon line, the usable area on the west coast was greatly reduced. At the same time, because Pyongyang is located on this side, the Qing army will definitely take precautions to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Furthermore, the troops on the northern front have been used to their maximum. Even if they want to carry out another cross-sea landing, they cannot withdraw them.
Then the only place that can make a fuss is the East Coast.
Although the Fourth Division and the Fifth Division were also unable to divide their forces, Liu Yiyuan still had a force at hand.
"Let Zhang Guanhua come to see me."
Coincidentally, when the troops were stretched thin, Liu Yiyuan adopted the same approach as Zuo Mengeng.
He decided to use the Korean Second Division.
After the Korean rebels were divided, the Second Korean Division has been following the Fourth Division in combat. However, because it is not the main force, it can only do some side work.
Yoo Il-won dispatched the North Korean Second Division to go north along the east coast and recaptured Ulsan and Pohang along the way. It is now stationed in Uljin and is ready to reinforce the front line at any time.
Zhang Guanhua arrived quickly.
"Commander-in-Chief, do you need us to come? Our Korean Second Division has been prepared for a long time."
Seeing that he was bent on fighting, Liu Yiyuan was extremely happy.
As a commander-in-chief, who doesn't like such subordinates?
"You are needed. However, the task is a bit difficult, so you must be mentally prepared."
Zhang Guanhua was so smart that he understood it right away.
"Not attacking the mountain?"
Liu Yiyuan laughed.
"If we attack the mountain, wouldn't the fourth and fifth divisions be enough?"
The subtext is that the combat effectiveness of the North Korean Second Division cannot be compared with the main force.
Zhang Guanhua didn't blush, that's actually the case.
"What is our mission?"
Liu Yiyuan's finger fell on the map.
"I plan to ask the navy to help transport you here and attack the Qing coalition forces from behind."
Even though Zhang Guanhua was so bold, his heart skipped a beat.
The place Liu Yiyuan chose was really amazing.
Moreover, this place is far away from all the fronts, and it seems to have nothing to do with it.
"If our army lands in Wonsan, it will probably take a lot of time to move to the enemy's rear. The enemy will definitely react, but it will not be effective."
The location chosen by Yoo Il-won for the North Korean Second Division to attack was Wonsan on the east coast.
The reason why I chose this place was inspired by the people who escorted Hong Yihan, Lin Qingye and others.
At that time, the Intelligence Department evaded Jin Zidian's pursuit and interception, and finally boarded a navy ship in Xingnan. Only then did Hong Yihan and Lin Qingye return to the south.
Wonsan is just south of Xingnan and has a very good bay, which is very suitable for landing operations.
Regarding Zhang Guanhua's concerns, Liu Yiyuan gave an answer.
"The role of your department is not to outflank the enemy, but to go deep behind enemy lines and disrupt transportation and supply lines."
Liu Yiyuan fully understood what Zuo Mengeng meant.
He simply did not expect the North Korean Second Division to be able to turn things around on its own.
This is a second-line force, and it must play the role that a second-line force should have.
However, we cannot underestimate the destructive power of going deep behind enemy lines.
The 300,000 Qing coalition troops already on the front line need massive supplies of supplies. Once there is a problem in the logistics line, it will inevitably have a fatal impact on frontal combat.
Can the North Korean Second Division complete this task?
sure.
Now all the forces of the Qing Dynasty's coalition forces were piled on the frontal battlefield, and the vast northern part of the Korean Peninsula was empty.
It is no exaggeration to say that if Huang Taiji and Li Zhu were asked to form an army of thousands of people, they would not be able to do it.
If tens of thousands of troops from the North Korean Second Division rush here, it will be like Sun Wukong entering the belly of Princess Iron Fan. It will definitely turn the world upside down.
"Your most important task is to destroy the enemy's supply lines. Of course, if you feel it is appropriate, it is not impossible to capture Gushan and threaten Pyongyang."
In short, in one sentence, Liu Yiyuan's requirements for the North Korean Second Division were very loose.
The North Korean Second Division can operate independently, depending on the situation, and does not even need to report to superiors.
This is also a necessary condition for fighting behind enemy lines.
Gushan is located in the middle of the east and west coastlines, and its geographical location is very important. The Korean Second Division does not even need to capture it. As long as there is a threat, the logistics transportation of the Qing Dynasty coalition forces will never have peace.
And across the valley, Pyongyang is in sight.
Pyongyang, which is extremely empty, must be shocked three times a day, and it needs to redeploy its troops to ensure security.
Zhang Guanhua understood the intention of the battle, then looked at the extremely vast area, and immediately understood the difficulty.
"For our army to be effective when it goes deep behind enemy lines, we must first focus on two points. First, we cannot lose Wonsan, which is our only retreat; second, our troops need to be dispersed, preferably in the form of small teams.
.In this case, we need the help of many people who understand the local situation. I don’t have it on hand, and I hope the command center can provide it.”
Although most of the North Korean Second Division are Koreans, they all come from the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. They are also blind to the situation in the north.
When fighting deep behind enemy lines, the role of guides is unquestionable.
"Have you already found help for you?"
Liu Yiyuan made complete preparations.
So Cui Xiaoyi showed up at Dongzhi with some young Korean scholars.
"Commander-in-Chief, these are my close friends and they are loyal. They will definitely be able to help General Zhang complete his mission this time."
With Zuo Menggeng's promise, Cui Xiaoyi realized greater value in life.
Not only that, he also brought his close friends over, hoping to make progress together.
Huang Yihao, brothers Che Liliang and Che Zhongliang, An Kechen, and his cousin Zhang Houjian were all loyal people who accompanied him to death generously in history.
Seeing how talented these people looked, Liu Yiyuan also liked them very much.
"Everyone, please give me a lot of help."
Seeing Liu Yiyuan being so kind, Huang Yihao and others were all dizzy.
Especially when they saw that Liu Yiyuan was younger than them, but could command thousands of troops, they were even more envious.
"Commander, we also want to join the Xia Army. Please give us a chance."
If there are talented people who are willing to join, Liu Yiyuan will certainly be happy to see the results.
"After this battle is over, I will personally write a letter of recommendation to you and ask you to study in the military academy."
