Chapter 2039

The situation of the Qing army on the east coast of the Liaodong Peninsula was not ideal. It was very passive for a long time and was completely unable to withstand military attacks from the sea. Although the Qing army also tried to set up outposts or small strongholds on the coast, etc.

, but often soon after it was established, the Haihan Army would be called in for targeted attacks, resulting in the loss of many men and horses.

There are no large cities near the east coast that can supply enough military supplies, making it difficult for the Qing army to station a large number of troops in this area for a long time. By last year, even the settlements at the village and town level had been wiped out by the Haihan army. The Qing army wanted to

To deploy defenses on the coastline, the supply problem must be solved through long-distance land transportation, and there are not many resources worth investing in troops to protect in this area. Therefore, in the end, the Qing army simply gave up the defense on the east coast and concentrated its forces in large areas.

For the Montenegrin defense line, ignore the amphibious assault by Haihan Army - anyway, there are no resources on the east coast for Haihan to plunder.

The situation on the west coast is different. The two acropolises of Fuzhou Guard and Gaizhou Guard are two large fortresses inherited from the Ming Dynasty. In the past two years, because Haihan occupied a corner of Jinzhou, the east coast was repeatedly raided. The Qing Dynasty

The army's supplies could only be guaranteed by the transportation lines on the west coast. Otherwise, various supplies shipped from Shenyang would have to pass through hundreds of miles of mountains and forests to reach the front line. Therefore, the Qing army repaired these two acropolises.

and consolidate, using it as a transfer point for people and goods.

Regarding the situation in these two places, the Haihan Army has certainly noticed it for a long time. However, these two acropolises are very solidly built, and there are a large number of Qing troops stationed there. If the Haihan Army wants to attack these two places, they have to invest

More troops.

However, if troops are deployed from the sea to the local area, a large number of warships will be allowed to enter the Bohai Sea, which will inevitably cause tension and dissatisfaction in the Ming Dynasty, so the relevant combat plans have been on hold.

Wang Tom is a restless person. Although he is the second-in-command of the Ministry of National Defense, he has rarely enjoyed the blessings in Sanya in recent years. He has been fighting overseas and constantly improving his record. Now that North Korea has been peaceful for the time being, there seems to be nothing.

The article is ready. The subsequent military cooperation is a step-by-step matter. He and Qian Tiandun are sitting in North Korea. In fact, the main purpose is to show that Haihan attaches great importance to the military cooperation between the two countries, so that the North Koreans can safely provide what Haihan needs.

resources and markets.

However, the emergence of the Qing Army's musketeers gave Wang Tom another reason to start a war. After all, this situation had posed an actual threat to the safety of the Haihan Army, and it was reasonable to take some necessary countermeasures.

Of course, Wang Tom also considered that the Ming Dynasty might be wary of the movements of the Haihan Army, so he planned to bring the Ming Army in in the name of joint military operations, so that when the Executive Committee reviews the military's application for action,

The likelihood of passing is also higher.

Qian Tiandun was a little tempted after hearing Wang Tom's plan. After the Korean War, he had been recuperating at the Datong River base for half a year. If he didn't move any more, the members of the special operations group would probably get used to the Datong River.

The cozy environment of the base is not conducive to keeping them ready to fight at any time.

But wars are not fought just because they want to. They must first obtain the approval of the Executive Committee. However, it may be difficult to get the Executive Committee to agree with the military simply by using the excuse of "attacking the channels through which the Qing army obtains military assistance from outside."

It requires dispatching a large number of troops from both the navy and the army. Because such a combat plan will involve large-scale troop mobilization, massive material consumption, and huge military expenditures, even if the battle is won, it will be difficult for Haihan to recover from the war.

No matter how much direct benefit is obtained, it is difficult to occupy the captured areas for a long time, so it is really not a cost-effective deal.

Qian Tiandun responded seriously: "To convince me, you have to take more measures. As far as I know, the Navy should not be able to handle this matter alone. Why don't you think about how to get the Army's support?"

support?"

Although Qian Tiandun's words were also joking, they also explained the current situation of the two militaries more objectively. While the two militaries compete for military resources, they will still divide work and cooperate in performing tasks. Previously, this task was "given by the navy"

But if the battle plan mentioned by Tom Wang is to be implemented, the navy alone cannot complete the task.

Apart from anything else, if Qian Tiandun didn't nod, the plan would easily have been shot when it was submitted to the Executive Committee for review - the army generals in charge of the army in the north thought it was not feasible, and this reason was enough. Of course.

Well, the possibility of Qian Tiandun deliberately obstructing the army is extremely small. Although the army and navy have always been in competition, the personal relationship between the generals is very good. Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom have commanded together in these years.

There are countless wars going on, so it is natural that conflicts of temper will not interfere with business matters.

Wang Tom said: "If this thing comes to pass, this year you go back to Sanya to visit relatives, and I will guard you in the north. I will give you my leave. Is that okay?"

As two generals in the military, except for special circumstances such as the attack on Manila last year, both of them were transferred to the south to fight. Otherwise, at least one of them would be left to guard the north in case the situation changes. Qian Tiandun’s wife and son are now

They all settled in Sanya. When their son reached school age, he couldn't be allowed to follow the army all the time. He had to go back to Sanya to go to school. And Qian Tiandun couldn't give up his military power and go back to Sanya to become a Taiping general, so he had no choice but to go back to Sanya to go to school.

Let his wife Luo Wudan take on the important task of educating the next generation.

Of course, senior generals like Qian Tiandun have a special vacation to visit relatives, which can last for forty days. However, the Datong River base where he is currently stationed is too far away from Sanya. The round-trip voyage is three to four thousand nautical miles, and it takes almost a month on the road.

Even if he went back thousands of miles away, he would not be able to stay in Sanya for more than a few days. So for him, this family leave was somewhat worthless, tasteless, and a pity to abandon.

Wang Tom's holiday standards are the same as Qian Tiandun's. If he takes the initiative to give his family leave to Qian Tiandun, it means that Qian Tiandun can stay in Sanya for dozens of days longer.

This is a real vacation. When Qian Tiandun heard about it, it was hard not to be moved by such conditions.

Of course, for military and national affairs, dozens of days of vacation cannot be used as a condition of transaction. Qian Tiandun's conditions and Wang Tom's benefits are just jokes among colleagues. Wang Tom's favors, Qian Tiandun's

With understanding in mind, all we need to do is work together to deal with the foreign enemies.

After setting the general direction, the next step is to formulate a specific action plan. Since North Korea is sandwiched between Ming Dynasty and Haihan, it is difficult for North Korea to behave. If this action is to attract Ming Dynasty to send troops, then North Korea can only be excluded, or give it to

North Korea arranged some other errands to prevent it from meeting the Ming army.

Having said that, with the current combat effectiveness of North Korea's official army, Haihan really dare not entrust it with important responsibilities, otherwise if it collapses on the battlefield, Haihan's army may be implicated. And the new army formed by North Korea has left

It is still early to form combat effectiveness. The batch of officers sent to study in Sanya will have to study for one year at the earliest, and then decide whether to stay in Haihan to continue their studies based on their study progress. Therefore, if there is currently a joint military operation that requires North Korea to send troops,

The most that can be done is to let them be responsible for the logistical tasks, and as for going into battle to fight with the Qing army, they are exempted.

However, before negotiating terms with Ming Dynasty, Wang Tom did not intend to let the North Koreans get the news, lest they would arrogantly think that Haihan's operation could not be carried out without North Korea. This view has continued since the end of the Korean War last year.

It began to emerge slowly in the country, believing that Haihan's ability to defeat the Qing army was entirely dependent on North Korea's excellent logistics performance, which provided them with sufficient materials and manpower.

Tom Wang also doesn’t understand why a weak country that needs military protection from other countries has such arrogant ideas, but as long as North Korea is still obediently paying for protection, then they can just dream of becoming a great power. Waiting for the prince of North Korea to study abroad

After the personnel complete their studies and return to their countries, perhaps they can help the people in their countries wake up a little bit.

As for how to contact the Ming Dynasty, Wang Tom has already made a preliminary plan. The official sent by the Ming Dynasty to Liaodong to participate in the peace talks among the three countries was Mei Shengchuan, the minister of the Ministry of War. This man later also participated in the negotiations to establish diplomatic relations between Haihan and the Ming Dynasty. In private, there was no

Take less advantage of Haihan.

Although the Jinzhou area that originally belonged to the Ming Dynasty was occupied by Haihan, and the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town who were originally stationed here were also recruited by Haihan, Haihan restrained tens of thousands of Qing troops in the Liaodong Peninsula, greatly reducing the Ming Dynasty's power in Shanhaiguan and Datong.

, the military pressure from the Xuanfu and other directions, the life of the Ministry of War has become much easier because of this, and more troops and resources can be released to pacify the peasant army in the Central Plains. Mei Shengchuan, who has the support of Haihan, has also been prosperous in the past two years.

Shuiqi, if nothing else happens, he should be the one to succeed Zhang Fengyi after the current Minister of War, Zhang Fengyi, steps down.

But Umeikawa also knows very well that Haihan can help his career, but it can also hinder him. This depends on whether the two parties can maintain a stable cooperative relationship. Haihan helps him because he can give Haihan a lot.

"Convenient", but if he can't play the role Haihan wants in the Ming Dynasty's officialdom, or even becomes a stumbling block, then Haihan probably won't let himself have a good life. So for Haihan's secret proposal

Umeikawa tried his best to meet various requests, such as asking for information about local officials in coastal states and governments.

This kind of cooperation is mutually beneficial for both parties. Haihan's money to manage Mei Shengchuan's network is worth the money. In the future, Mei Shengchuan will be promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War, and Haihan will conduct various military operations in the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty.

It's more convenient.

Wang Tom wanted to get the Ming army to send troops to attack Gaizhou Guard and Fuzhou Guard together. This matter could be done through the channel of Mei Shengchuan, who would represent the Ministry of War to make suggestions to the court. Wang Tom actually did not need the Ming Dynasty to send troops, but he wanted to use the alliance's

In order to allow the naval fleet to enter the Bohai Sea, of course it can be carried out without this cover, but Wang Tom felt that Mei Shengchuan would not miss such a great opportunity to gain credit.

"Mei Shengchuan will be very happy to hear your suggestion. Last year, when news of our battle in Korea reached the capital, Mr. Mei once complained that North Korea should also apply for aid from Ming Dynasty, so that Ming Dynasty could take the opportunity to send troops.

Act with us in the name of the allied forces, and after the battle, you can cut off the heads of the Qing soldiers and ask for credit from the court." Qian Tiandun said sarcastically: "If the Ming Dynasty sends troops this time, I estimate that the Ming army will lead the troops.

The generals are all the nephews and descendants of Mei Shengchuan."

"It's a good thing to be selfish. If not, how can we bribe him?" Wang Tom responded with a smile: "Just give him what he wants. We have plenty of money. If he wants to train trusted generals,

Then not only can we improve our results, but we can even provide opportunities to study abroad."

Qian Tiandun smiled knowingly when he heard this. Haihan already had a relatively mature operating routine for buying off officials of the Ming Dynasty, and the four words "do what they want" are always the same. Whether it is promotion or making a fortune, officials always have some personal goals.

, and Haihan has this ability to help them achieve their goals, and at the same time, in the process, slowly draw the other party into his camp, tie their interests to Haihan, and gradually assimilate them.

Even if there is nothing wrong with the official, his family members will inevitably have selfish thoughts, and Haihan will take advantage of them. It will only take more twists and turns to achieve the goal. It can be said that the personal interests of Mei Shengchuan, the Minister of War, have already been tied to Haihan.

Together, it was difficult for him to refuse Haihan's request, not to mention that military cooperation between the two countries actually had many benefits for him.

Compared with confronting the Qing army on one's own, the risk of sending troops together with the Haihan army is undoubtedly much smaller. After all, Haihan's record in Liaodong has been very outstanding in recent years. Last year, he severely damaged the Qing army on the Korean battlefield. This time,

The opportunity to play with the Ming army means a lot of military exploits waiting for them to be obtained. Of course, Mei Shengchuan has no reason to let such a good thing slip away.

As soon as he said it, Wang Tom was going to write a secret letter and send someone to the capital to deliver it to Mei Shengchuan. Qian Tiandun was going to write a telegram to explain the current situation in Liaodong to the Executive Committee.

And seek the opinions of the Executive Committee on the next action plan.

However, the secret message sent from the Datongjiang base would have to cross the sea and enter the Ming Dynasty, and then be transferred to the Meisheng River in the capital. It would take nearly ten days at the fastest. After they have weighed the pros and cons, figured out how to implement it, and given

The corresponding reply will probably have to wait until a month later. Therefore, there is no rush to do this. We can only implement it slowly step by step. But this actually gives the military more time to prepare for war and mobilize manpower and supplies.

Prepare relevant battle plans.

Before that, Wang Tom had to cross the sea and go to Jinzhou. Firstly, he would visit his subordinates who fought bloody battles and reward them for their performance. Secondly, he would confirm the results of this operation and ensure that the investigation work of the Military Intelligence Bureau was done properly.

Omission.
Chapter completed!