"Attack Jiangmen Port." Gabulei directly put forward his analysis. "If Donghai Kingdom really just besieged Jiangmen Port, they would not need to use so many warships. After all, they don't know that our warships are all joining forces."
With the installation of artillery, their combat effectiveness has been greatly increased. They probably think that they have an absolute advantage at sea and take the opportunity to play a big game. During the autumn rain season, the water flow rises significantly, not only the five rivers, but also the Donau River.
The mine layout will inevitably be affected. What if they use small boats to navigate the mines regardless of casualties?"
Kelman, another main chief of staff, also nodded in agreement and said: "Donghai Kingdom has tested our mine arrays many times over the years, and even stole many mines from us. Therefore, I have reason to believe that they have already
They have mastered certain demining methods, and they have even mastered the method of making black powder.
Stubin was a man who was determined to retaliate, and he considered himself extraordinary. He regarded the huge loss he suffered on the Donau River as a lifelong shame and humiliation, and he always held a grudge in his heart. He would inevitably have the mentality of getting up from where he fell.
Over the years, the desire to annex the Danube Plain has never died.
For them, those five rivers are only temporary plundering channels. Even if we don't resist, they will eventually have to withdraw due to weather conditions.
How could they just be satisfied with this when they think they have the upper hand in military power?
The only solution is to seize the Donau River, which allows their huge fleet to freely enter and exit the Donau Plain. Then the entire Donau Plain will tremble under his fleet. This is what he wants most.
To achieve this strategic goal, Jiangmen Port must be attacked, even if it means paying a certain price."
"Their strength is sufficient, and the possibility of a two-front attack is greater."
"Jiangmen Port is located in the river, and the terrain is relatively narrow. Their huge fleet cannot be deployed at all. If it were me, I would put down the infantry along the coast, near the natural deep-water port, and advance by land and water at the same time.
, gnaw down Jiangmen Port, their giant warships should not be the main offensive force, but used to transport troops."
"I also agree with the speculation that they will mainly attack Jiangmen Port and plunder the Donau Plain through other tributaries."
"I agree."
"I agree too."
All the marshals present at the meeting affirmed and supported the analysis of the two main chiefs of staff.
Their analysis is not that troublesome, they just put it in another position.
If he were to use such a huge force, it would definitely not be as simple as showing off his power or plundering.
"Now that the military purpose of the other side has been basically determined, how do you marshals think we should fight this battle?" Sean raised another topic.
"How else can we fight? Of course, the soldiers will come to block the water and flood the soil, and intercept the entire line."
"To do this would be too passive."
"Do you have a better way?"
“I have an immature idea, but it’s a bit risky.”
"War is inherently risky. If you have any good ideas, please tell me."
Kelman cleared his throat and spoke again: "No matter how Steubin arranged his strategy and tactics, one thing is definitely beyond their expectation, that is, our new warships equipped with magic sails and cannons are far more powerful in naval battles."
Far beyond their imagination.
From their point of view, their huge fleet has an absolute advantage. Our navy can only huddle in the Donau River and rely on Jiangmen Port for defensive counterattacks. All the initiative is in their hands.
Strategy and tactics are all about taking the enemy by surprise, why don't we make full use of their blind spot and give them a heavy blow?"
Marshal Arnold's eyes lit up and he said: "What the Chief of Staff means is that the Explorer Navy takes the initiative?"
"It's not just as simple as taking the initiative to attack." Kelman did not show off and directly revealed his entire strategic intention. "The main force of the Explorer Navy entered the East China Sea and took a circuitous route to hibernate. Only a part of the warships were left in Jiangmen Port.
Use a defensive counterattack posture to confuse Shi Dubin. When they start attacking Jiangmen Port with all their strength, you will launch an attack on their main fleet from the rear. Once their main fleet cannot withstand the surprise attack of our Explorer Navy
, I don’t think I need to say more about what will be launched next, right?”
"What a surprise and unprepared attack. This move is really vicious, but I like it." Marshal McKee patted his thigh and laughed loudly, "At that time, they were not only attacking the fleet at Jiangmen Port, they had already penetrated deep into our
In the mine formation, the army has even landed ashore. Once their main fleet at sea is defeated by our navy, no matter what the outcome of the sea battle is, these two groups will basically be made dumplings. I don’t know how much they will eat by then.
Shuangli, the matter of guarding Jiangmen Port will be left to our Skull Crusher Legion."
"You old boy, you always want to grab the best job. You can't let it go this time. The cavalry of our Guards Corps are the best at chasing and killing. You should just go and guard your section of the river."
Marshal Dixon would not accommodate Marshal McGee.
"Two marshals, it would be unkind to do this. Our Third Group Army has always been in charge of the defense of Jiangmen Port. As a support force for the guest army, you want to take our jobs as soon as you get started. Isn't it a bit unkind?"
Marshal Ericson was also unwilling to be outdone and refused to let anyone take credit for his achievements. His rebuttal also left the two marshals somewhat speechless, "They will all be landed fish by then, even if they are
No matter how much you jump, you can't turn over. Speed is not important. What matters is stability. On the contrary, the defense of other river sections requires higher mobility. As the Guards Corps is the most mobile regiment among us, this
The mission is our duty, right? And Marshal McGee’s army has just moved south, right? We don’t have time to change our defenses at all, so it’s most appropriate to station ourselves nearby for defense, right?”
"The war hasn't even started yet, but you guys are taking the credit first." Sean couldn't help laughing and scolding. These marshals are not so much taking credit for themselves as they are for the benefit of their subordinates. But when the tasks are actually assigned,
But they can't help it.
"Marshal McGee." Sean ordered his troops.
"Here." Marshal McGee responded.
"I will give you two large boats. You will lead the army to guard the line of the Bazhu River. You must not allow those bandits to penetrate deep into our hinterland. If it affects the autumn harvest here, I will hold you accountable."
"As commanded."
"Command Marshal Tagore to lead the Tiger Legion to reinforce the Yudai River front line, and also send two large ships to him."
"As commanded."
"Marshal Yar, your two ancestral spirit legions are stationed on the Maries River and the Ness River respectively. When the time comes, two large ships will be sent to each river to support you."
"As commanded."
"Marshal Dikron, you will lead the two armies of the Guards and Cliff, and send four large ships to assist you in guarding the Banes River. At the same time, be prepared to respond to Jiangmen Port at any time."
"As commanded."
"Marshal Ericson, your Third Group Army is still guarding Jiangmen Port. The Explorer Navy left ten wave-breaking warships to assist in the defense. The remaining warships were led by Marshal Arnold to go to sea, lurk in circuitous routes, obey orders, and launch attacks on the enemy's main fleet.
Raid.”
"As ordered." Marshal Ericson and Marshal Arnold stood up at the same time to obey the order.
"Since the order is clear, let's start taking action. I want all legions to enter the designated combat positions within three days." Sean said with a solemn expression.
"As ordered." All the marshals responded in unison.
"I wish us a victory, once again create the East China Sea Fleet of Dupin, and reverse the offensive and defensive situation of both sides." Sean waved his arms heavily and said.
"Eternal night and eternal victory." All the marshals shouted in unison.
As the agile figure of the mountain eagle shuttled over the Donau Plain, the Yongye Army began to rotate. Every Yongye citizen was a small cog in this machine. When everyone sticks to their posts and completes their own
When it is performing its duties, it operates at its best.
The night before the battle meeting of the Yong Ye Army Commander was held, the Explorer Navy led by the Yong Ye Army took advantage of the darkness and sailed away from Jiangmen Port and entered the East China Sea. The East China Sea Fleet led by Shi Dubin launched a mighty battle in the early morning of the next day.
Killed.
Before King Stubin went to war, he repeatedly warned himself not to make the same mistakes again.
In the end, they still made the same mistake as last time, which was to underestimate the technological development capabilities of the Yongye Army.
He still looks at and measures the Yongye military leader with the old eyes, believing that his huge fleet has an absolute advantage, and the other party has no guts to engage in a large-scale naval battle with him. Naturally, he is not as vigilant as he is, and he does not even have a distant sentry at sea.
Let it go, it just surged up like that.
Having said that, even if I let it go, it would be of no use.
Limited by communication methods, if the distance between the two parties is too far, there is no way to communicate. Even the mountain eagle led by the Yongye Army is not easy to use. After all, the mountain eagle's path recognition mode is relatively rigid, and it is all between points.
, and the warships at sea are in motion. If Shan Ying wants to find the target, he has to rely on luck. The greater possibility is that he will never return.
Fortunately, the Yongye Army Leader is about to break the shackles in this regard. The radio research team led by Sean has made breakthrough progress. In the near future, the ships of the Yongye Army Leader will be equipped with magical transmissions.
device for long-distance positioning and calls.
But this is something in the future, and there is no chance to use it in this all-out naval battle with Donghai Kingdom.
Shi Dubin's strategies and tactics failed to escape the speculations and expectations of the leaders of the Yongye Army.
After the East China Sea Fleet arrived at the mouth of the Donau River in a mighty manner, it began to divide its forces.
There are more than two thousand small and modified warships, heading north along the coastline of the Donau Plain, obviously looking for the mouths of inland rivers with a surge in flow, and preparing to drive straight into them.
The remaining more than a thousand ships cooperated with the giant warships to unload infantry on the coastline.
Opp Harbor.
The large-scale landing site selected by the East China Sea Fleet.
This is located ten kilometers above the mouth of the Donau River. It is the closest natural large-scale landing point to Jiangmen Port. The next natural landing point like this requires walking 80 kilometers upstream.
The East China Sea Fleet is fighting in an away field, and landing operations are its shortcomings. The shorter the marching distance on the ground, the better. It must be as close as possible.
The East China Sea Fleet knows this, and the leader of the Yongye Army also knows this.
The two armies of the Bull and Fortress, led by the Yongye Army's Third Army, set up camp at the most suitable location for landing in the Opp Harbor, and set up a sniper posture.
"Send those natives to recruit new troops and go up first to test the quality of these guys." Steubin waved his hand expressionlessly.
"Order the sailors of the Third Fleet to land."
Accompanied by the rumble of war drums, one-third of the small warships in the East China Sea Fleet started to move, changing from slow to fast, and rushed towards the shoal.
Although they only dispatched more than 300 small warships, the momentum was still very terrifying.
Each small warship in the East China Sea Fleet is equipped with a large cowhide drum on the bow. Next to it is a strong man waving a pair of hammers, which is accompanied by the ferocious shouts of the sailors on the warship. The sound is loud and loud.
.
The bow drum is not a unique method of the East China Sea Fleet, but a common method of all fleets of the Commons family.
The Commons family has already developed the use of this drum to the extreme, and there is even a hint of psychological warfare in it.
Using drums to contact friendly forces, tell them where you are, and deliver attack and retreat orders are all routine operations.
When they were plundering, once they found that their whereabouts were exposed, they would definitely beat the drums to show their powerful power to the enemy.
Many poorly trained soldiers or local garrison forces who finally mustered up the courage to resist would often collapse without a fight in the face of this psychological offensive, allowing the Commons family fleet to land and plunder.
This time is no exception.
When three hundred war drums beat at the same time, the sound was really loud. If it were an ordinary army, it would really be possible for them to be frightened.
But unfortunately, what they are facing now is the long-trained regular army led by the Yongye Army. Their will is as strong as iron and they are not moved by it at all.
"Hold on, hold on, wait until they get close and then fight."
"Everyone doing final equipment checks."
"Relax, just like our usual training. They are just a group of bluffing toothless sharks. When they get ashore, we will let them see what a real regular army is."
The frontline commanders of the Yongye Army gave energetic orders and cheers one after another.
Although there was no thunderous sound like war drums, the deep confidence revealed in it made the soldiers feel at ease.
"Archers prepare, shoot, shoot, kill them all."
The landing soldiers of the East China Sea Fleet were the first to lose their patience and launch a long-range attack.
At this time, their lack of training and the strengths and weaknesses of front-line commanders were clearly demonstrated.
The landing warship was a full two to three hundred meters away from the shore, and the soldiers on the warship began to bend their bows and shoot arrows. Most of them held compound short bows, and their range was quite limited, let alone falling on bulls and arrows.
Among the Fortress Legion's camp, there are not many who can land on the beach.
As the warship continued to advance, arrows began to fall on the head of the Yongye Army's leadership position. All the soldiers remained motionless. After falling in the army, the damage caused was quite limited, because they were now formed into
In the defensive formation, the front and top of the head are strictly protected by composite tower shields.
The composite short bows in the hands of the Donghai soldiers were not enough to penetrate the specially made composite tower shields of the Yongye Army.
"Rocket, prepare, launch."
At this time, Yong Ye's military leader's counterattack arrived.