GBP Chapter 381 Yan Yun's Plan (2)
Chapter 381 Yan Yun's Plan (2)
"In this battle, the strategic situation of both sides is very clear. When it comes to the specific implementation level, please share your respective ideas."
As Wang Shao finished his explanation, Han Ming leaned back in his chair and slowly spoke, allowing everyone to speak freely.
The generals below looked at each other for a while, and finally Guo Kui was the first to speak.
"I believe we should attack the Yanyun area with a steady and cautious approach, gradually nibbling away at the enemy."
"On the one hand, it can ensure that no special accidents will occur, and on the other hand, it will not stretch the battle line too long, so that the Liao cavalry will circle around and launch a surprise attack from the rear."
Having experienced the failure of the Yuanfeng Northern Expedition, this number one figure in the army has become increasingly cautious in his temperament and in his military deployments, not daring to take any risky tactics.
Hearing what Guo Kui said, Gu Tingye was the first to agree with it. The main reason was that this former Marquis Gu, like Guo Taibao, had suffered a severe blow in the Northern Expedition that year, and he did not dare to use the tactic of a thousand-mile raid again.
All the generals knew the situation and did not laugh at each other too much. After all, the situation was special at the time, and a big factor was Emperor Shenzong's stubbornness and on-the-ground command.
Guo Kui and Gu Tingye simply took the blame for Emperor Shenzong. They have been suffering from paranoia over the years. In their dreams at midnight, they always see the tens of thousands of soldiers who died in the battle seeking their lives.
Although they had the opportunity to take revenge this time, the two of them still pursued a steady and cautious approach, gradually wearing down the Liao Kingdom.
"I think that a steady and cautious approach is good, but it is too time-consuming and labor-intensive. Moreover, as the battle line moves forward, there will always be loopholes in the supply routes in the rear."
"Yelü Hongji and Xiao Boyu are both extraordinary people. They will seize the slightest sign of trouble and then frantically attack our army's weaknesses."
"In order to avoid a repeat of the Yongxi Northern Expedition, we must fight quickly and decisively, crushing the Liao army with overwhelming force and reclaiming the entire Yanyun territory!!!"
Zhong Yan stood up and clasped his fists and said.
In recent years, the veteran's strategic and tactical level has reached its peak.
Although he grew older and his fighting power declined, his control over the overall situation became stronger and stronger, catching up with Guo Kui, Wang Shao and others. In just a few words, he pointed out the overall strategy that the Northern Expedition should be fast rather than slow.
"I agree with General Zhong's idea. At the same time, our army should recognize the weaknesses within the Liao Kingdom that cause disunity."
"As long as we win several battles in a row in the early stages, the people of Liao will definitely panic, and then the Liao army will definitely lose its composure!"
Zhang Yu also showed the style of a famous general. As a late bloomer, he has now become one of the representative figures of the Song army.
"Also, we have been providing money, food, and weapons to many Jurchen and Shiwei tribes in Liaodongjing Road through Baozhou (now Dandong) over the years, allowing them to frequently resist the oppression of the Liao Kingdom."
"Now is the time to reap the rewards. We can ask all ethnic groups within Liao to send troops together to oppose the Khitan tyranny!!!"
Yan Da has been in charge of the Southwestern Rongzhou Military Governor's Office in recent years, and he is very good at using the tactics of "using barbarians to control barbarians".
Considering the oppression and massacre of various ethnic groups in the territory by the Liao Dynasty, this can be used as a slogan to resist tyranny and stir up civil unrest.
In this way, the Song Dynasty could easily capture Yanyun and build the Great Wall defense line.
The collaboration of Zhong Yan, Zhang Qie and Yan Da basically mapped out the overall strategy for this Northern Expedition.
"I believe that in addition to the infantry and cavalry, the role of the navy formation should also be demonstrated."
"We can have them land in the Luan River area, then advance from east to west and encircle the Liao army throughout Yanyun!"
Wang Shao quickly clasped his fists, bowed, and expressed his thoughts.
With the ideas of the people in front, Zhong Shidao, Yao Si, Zhe Jizu and others in the back all spoke up to supplement the overall strategy.
Han Ming tapped the desk lightly with his hand, constantly thinking about integrating the ideas of the generals and improving the overall battle strategy.
"Everyone..."
As Han Ming spoke, the generals immediately became stern and kept silent.
"This battle will follow the strategic deployment of Zhong Yan, Zhang Qie, Yan Da, Wang Shao and others, integrating internal and external forces for a quick victory!!!"
"Now pass on my military orders!"
Han Ming stood up from his commander's chair, and all the generals below him stood up in unison to listen to his orders.
"Zhong Yan, Zhong Gu, Zhong Zhen, Zhong Shi Dao, Zhong Shi Zhong and others, listen to my orders!"
"Appoint Zhong Yan as the chief general, Zhong Gu as the deputy general, Zhong Zhen as the lieutenant general, and Zhong Shidao and Zhong Shizhong as the vanguard. Form the Yunying Corps and march westward to Weizhou, Xinzhou, and Wuzhou."
Han Ming picked up the first military token and handed it to Zhong Yan.
"Yes, I have received your order!"
Zhong Yan took the token excitedly.
"Zhe Jizu, Zhe Jishi, Zhe Kerou, Zhe Kexing, Zhe Keqiu and others are listening!"
"Appoint Zhe Jizu as the chief general, Zhe Jishi as the deputy general, Zhe Kerou as the lieutenant general, and Zhe Kexing and Zhe Keqiu as the vanguard to form the Ningxia Legion."
"Launch an attack on the Heishan Tiande Army, Dongsheng Prefecture, Yunnei Prefecture, and the Southwest Recruiting Office under Fengzhou."
"Your mission is to serve as a flank to ensure the safety of the Yunying Corps while they attack the three prefectures within the Great Wall, and to contain the Liao Kingdom's Southwest Recruiting Office's support for Weizhou, Xinzhou, and Wuzhou."
Han Ming took out the second military order and handed it to Zhe Jizu, now the leader of the Zhe family generals.
"The general will get the order!"
Zhe Jizu quickly took the military token and bowed.
"Yao Si, Yao Xiong, Yao Gu, Yao Pingzhong and others, listen to my orders!"
"Appoint Yao Si as the main general, Yao Xiong as the deputy general, Yao Gu as the lieutenant general, and Yao Pingzhong as the vanguard to form the Yizhou Army."
"Your mission is to cross Qifeng and Baimashan, penetrate directly into Guizhou and Ruzhou, and cut off the westward support route from Liaonan Road. Drive your troops into these two states like a nail, and no retreat is allowed!!!"
Han Ming handed the third military token to the fierce general Yao Si.
"Yes, the people are in the city!"
Yao Si replied with a cold expression and clasped his fists.
"Guo Kui, Gu Tingye, Zhang Qie, Cao Ping, Shen Congxing, Zheng Jun, Duan Chengqian, Geng Jiechuan and others, listen to my orders!"
"Appoint Guo Kui as the main general, Gu Tingye as the deputy general, Zhang Qie as the lieutenant general, and Shen Congxing and others as the vanguard generals to form the Xiongzhou Army."
"Your mission is to use the area around Xincheng Qigou Pass as your starting point, advance steadily and gradually, attack the Zhuozhou defense line, and then head straight for Youzhou, where Xijin Prefecture in Liaonan Road is located."
"Guo Shuai, Zhong Huai, don't say I didn't give you a chance. Get up today the same way you fell!"
"I don't want to hear any unnecessary words. I only want Youzhou!!!"
Han Ming looked at these generals who had failed in the Northern Expedition with a somewhat cold tone.
Knowing this was everyone's last chance to avenge their humiliation, Guo Kui shouted, "Yes, I will obey the military order. We only want Youzhou!"
Han Ming glanced around and picked up the military token again.
"Di Liang, Di Zi, Di Yong, Gao Zunyu, Liu Changzuo, Zong Ze and others, listen to my orders!"
"Appoint Di Liang as the main general, Gao Zunyu as the deputy general, Liu Changzuo as the lieutenant general, Di Zi, Di Yong, Zong Ze and others as the vanguard generals to form the Bazhou Army."
"Your mission is to rush to Jizhou and block the Liao troops fleeing eastward from Xijin Prefecture. Do not allow any Liao troops to escape by sea!"
"At the same time, feint an attack on Shunzhou and Tanzhou to the north of Xijin Prefecture and completely surround Xijin Prefecture!!!"
Han Ming was still very confident about his old friend Di Liang. The key to this battle was to block the Liao army from fleeing north and east from Xijin Prefecture.
Everyone can see the importance of this, but no one expected that this job would fall on the Di brothers and the duo of Gao Zunyu and Liu Changzuo.
As for Di Yong, the third son of Duke Wuxiang of Di, and Zong Ze, two generals in their twenties, they were not qualified to be ranked with these predecessors on the basis of seniority.
From this perspective, the Bazhou Legion seems to be a little short of manpower. Why didn't General Han send out top generals such as Wang Shao, Yan Da, and Wang En?
They were very puzzled, but out of trust in Han Ming, they kept silent.
"I know what you're thinking. That's right, Wang Shao, Yan Da, Wang En, Zhang Qiao, and the others have another mission, but it's one that can't be made public."
"Just focus on your own tasks. Also, I'm warning you that the Jingsai Iron Cavalry and the Shenji Battalion will not be moving. Don't count on them to cover you."
"However, you can use the artillery team under the Shenji Battalion to attack the city, but there is one thing you must remember..."
Han Ming's explanation was worse than no explanation at all. Not only did it leave everyone with a lot of questions, but in the end they also heard the bad news that he could no longer command the Jingsai Army and the Shenji Camp.
"Anyone who dares to destroy one of my artillery pieces will be demoted three ranks and sent to the rear to look after the rations!!!"