"Cut off the supply lines?"

Looking at the order from Yuguan City, Wei Jun nodded slightly and said, "For the Liaodong garrison at the Guangning front, this is the most fatal blow!"

Heavy snow has now blocked the mountain passes and caused road congestion.

If the Liaodong garrison's logistics are cut off, they will have no way out and will only face death!

"Old Zhang, how's the logistical supply line between various parts of Liaodong and the Liaodong garrison going lately?"

"Some discoveries have been made."

Zhang Cheng took a map from the side and placed it in front of the two men, saying, "Based on the investigation conducted by the First and Second Battalions some time ago, and the reconnaissance conducted recently, we have basically grasped the logistics routes of the Liaodong garrison."

The logistics and supply distribution center for the Liaodong garrison was in Jinzhou City!

The source, however, lies in various cities in Liaodong.

The supplies sent from various cities in Liaodong were transported to Jinzhou City, and then from Jinzhou City to Guangning.

However, since we moved into the Ningyuan area, we have inadvertently severed the logistical connection between Jinzhou and Guangning.

It's estimated that after a while, the Liaodong garrison near Guangning will need to find a way to restore logistical supplies.

"How many enemy troops are still in Jinzhou?"

Looking at the map in front of him, Wei Jun frowned and asked, "They want to restore their supply lines, but without a large army escort, I'm afraid it won't work."

Let's see how they get this line going!

"General Wei, rest assured!"

Zhang Cheng said, "Our people are keeping a close watch on the area around Jinzhou City."

As soon as the logistical supplies in Jinzhou leave the city, we'll have news!

In addition, the brothers of the Second Battalion were scattered in the area east of Jinzhou City.

Whether it's Kaizhou, Yingzhou, Jinzhou, or Haizhou, as long as supplies are transported to Jinzhou City, they will definitely pay a price!

"We are capable of completing the task His Highness has entrusted to us!"

"Uh-huh!"

Wei Jun nodded and said, "Not only do we have to finish it, but we also have to finish it beautifully!"

The 70,000 to 80,000 Liaodong troops stationed at the Guangning front were suffering from enormous food and fodder consumption every month.

When they run out of supplies, they'll probably have to fight us.

It seems we need to get our defenses ready as soon as possible!

"It's already being done."

Zhang Cheng said with a smile, "It's the old folks from Dongning who have the best ideas."

Ice is collected from the river, piled up, and then water is poured on it. In less than half a day, it will solidify into a single block.

Now, three trenches, each three or four miles long, have been built outside Ningyuan.

The brothers have already set up the cannons.

Even if we can't attack, we can still hold our ground!

"hey-hey,"

Wei Jun laughed and said, "Then let's wait and see!"

I want to see how long these Liaodong defenders can hold out at Guangning!

As they talked, the two of them went outside to inspect the trenches made of ice.

In this icy and snowy landscape, the ice is extremely solid; even bullets cannot penetrate a block of ice more than a foot thick.

It actually made a pretty good cover!

Walking through the trenches made of ice, Wei Jun patted the thick ice blocks, a smile on his face.

Some soldiers even carved a groove in it, just enough to place the Dongning-made flintlock musket, turning it into a ready-made gun rack.

The same was true for the artillery battalion.

The gun mount, carved out of the ice, is sturdy and stable.

"Will this gun mount work?"

Wei Jun patted the cannon and asked with a smile, "If we fire a few shots, will the ice melt?"

"It's alright, Commander."

The artillery company commander said with a smile, "Our gun barrels are all mounted on the ground. The ice blocks are just on the outer gun mounts and won't affect anything."

"That's good!"

Wei Jun nodded and said, "Prepare well for the battle!"

After giving their instructions, Wei Jun, Zhang Cheng, and the others continued on their way.

The three trenches were interconnected and were built strictly according to training standards.

Ice caves were dug in some trenches so that soldiers could rest.

Some units even set up camp specifically in trenches.

After reviewing the trench system, we gained a better understanding of Ningyuan's defenses.

Back in the tent, Wei Jun looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "Old Zhang, our defenses here are very well done."

However, it's not a good idea for our several thousand soldiers of the Divine Might Army to just wait here indefinitely.

"General Wei, what do you intend to do?"

Zhang Cheng looked at Wei Jun and asked.

"Didn't His Highness instruct Dongning to send people into Liaodong?"

Wei Jun said, "In my opinion, our Divine Might Army can also be mobilized. If we can't attack Jinzhou, can't we attack other prefectures and counties?"

"We're doing this as a preparatory step for our people back in Dongning."

"Hey, that works too!"

Zhang Cheng's eyes lit up and he said with a smile, "Our Divine Might Army is an elite force!"

It's really not good to be idle all the time.

However, wouldn't it be too risky for the Liaodong garrison in Guangning to attack us?

"We won't send that many people,"

Wei Jun said, "Right now, the First Battalion is on the west side of Jinzhou, and the Second Battalion is on the east side of Jinzhou. They are not far from us."

Now, send the Third and Fourth Battalions to the Yingzhou and Kaizhou area.

Even if the Liaodong garrison in Guangning really attacks us, we can hold out for a day or two until they come back to reinforce us, right?

Besides, even if they can't get back to help in time, I'm confident we can hold on!

Moreover, if the Liaodong garrison in Guangning dares to take action, how can they be our match if they don't come out in full force?

If they were to send out their entire force, would His Highness and the others at Yuguan City remain indifferent?

hey-hey!

This time, it wasn't really a risky trip for us!

"Huh,"

Zhang Cheng's eyes lit up, and he said, "In that case, we might as well give it a try!"

In that case, General Wei, you will be in charge of Ningyuan.

I'm taking the Third and Fourth Battalions to explore Yingzhou and Kaizhou!

"good!"

Wei Jun nodded and said, "Then you all need to be careful!"

"hey-hey."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "General Wei, I'm off to enjoy myself on the front lines."

What danger could there be?

General Wei, it's you who'll have to stay here guarding the base again. I'm really sorry...

"Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Wei Jun laughed and cursed, then pushed Zhang Cheng out.

After reporting this decision to Yuguan City, Zhang Cheng led the brothers of the Third and Fourth Battalions away from Ningyuan and headed towards Yingzhou, Kaizhou and other places.

In the freezing cold, it could be a very dangerous situation for the other soldiers.

But they are the Divine Might Army!

I've experienced similar situations and environments quite a few times in Dongning, so there's nothing to worry about.