Mid-October, Liaodong.
The heavy snow, like goose feathers, had stopped falling, but the entire mountain forest was already covered with a thick layer of white snow.
Stepping on it, you find snow up to your calves deep.
The deep snow severely hampered the advance of the Shenwei Army soldiers.
Fortunately, most of the soldiers of the Shenwei Army were from Dongning, and they were naturally very familiar with the equipment used by the hunting team in winter.
Simple skis have also become an essential item for the soldiers of the Divine Might Army!
Especially during training in Dongning, these things were practiced.
After the Shenwei Army soldiers used makeshift skis, their marching speed increased considerably.
After leaving Fushun Pass, they turned south and headed towards Liaodong City.
Their destination was clear: Liaodong City!
If we can capture Liaodong City, we will have won more than half the battle in Liaodong!
After advancing all the way, on October 18th, the Shenwei Army finally arrived at the city of Liaodong.
Looking at the majestic city standing in the vast snowfield not far away, Wei Jun wrapped his cotton-padded coat tighter.
"Damn, it's so cold!"
Wei Jun patted the snowflakes off his clothes, looked at the soldiers beside him, and ordered, "Tell the brothers to set up camp and rest where they are."
After traveling for a long time, the brothers were all quite tired.
After giving the order, Wei Jun also went to Zhang Cheng's side.
Looking at Zhang Cheng, Wei Jun asked, "Zhang Cheng, we've arrived at Liaodong City. How do you plan to fight this battle?"
According to reports, there are tens of thousands of enemy troops inside Liaodong City!
Moreover, there were reports recently that troops stationed in Jinzhou, Yingzhou, Jinzhou, Kaizhou and other places were also heading towards Liaodong City.
"At that time, the pressure on us in Liaodong City will increase dramatically!"
"General Wei, Liaodong City is indeed difficult to attack!"
Zhang Cheng nodded slightly and said solemnly, "However, since Your Highness has entrusted us with this task, we must do it well."
The feigned attack on Liaodong City was, of course, just for show.
In my opinion, Liaodong City has strong walls, a large garrison, and is well-prepared. If we were to launch a strong attack and take Liaodong City, we would suffer considerable casualties.
Therefore, we will do as Your Highness said and launch a feigned attack on Liaodong City to attract troops from other parts of Liaodong to provide support.
However, we will besiege the enemy's stronghold and attack their reinforcements!
In siege warfare, we are at a disadvantage!
Do we not have the advantage in open field battles?
Our Divine Might Army has been completely re-equipped with flintlock muskets made in Dongning!
"Between the enemy stronghold and strike at their reinforcements?"
Wei Jun paused for a moment, carefully considering the advantages and disadvantages of this plan.
Upon closer reflection, that's indeed the case!
The strategy of besieging the enemy's stronghold and attacking reinforcements also fully utilized the advantages of the Divine Might Army.
Play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses!
In this way, as long as the manpower of the Liaodong garrison can be eliminated, Liaodong will also be in Dongning's hands!
"Blocking the point and attacking reinforcements, this strategy is excellent!"
Wei Jun nodded and said, "Then let's do it this way!"
Send out scouts to closely monitor the movements of the garrisons in nearby cities.
We also need to feign an attack!
If we're going to put on a show, we'll go all the way. Let the artillery battalion deploy, and then we'll launch a fierce attack on the city gate!
I refuse to believe that these fifty or so cannons can't blow open the city gate.
Once the city gates are blown open, the garrison of Liaodong City will surely be in a state of great panic.
They will be even more eager to summon nearby troops, and our strategy of besieging the stronghold and attacking reinforcements will be more effective!
"Yes, General Wei is absolutely right!"
Zhang Cheng nodded and added, "I wonder how things are going on His Highness's side. We need to report the news to His Highness as soon as possible."
"Uh-huh!"
Wei Jun nodded, beckoned to an advisor, and instructed, "Report our plan to His Highness."
Tell Your Highness that we are preparing to begin our operation tomorrow!
"yes!"
The staff officer turned and left.
Wei Jun and Zhang Cheng were also discussing in detail how to besiege the city and attack reinforcements, how to deploy the infantry battalions, which infantry battalions would launch a feint attack on Liaodong City, and which infantry battalions would ambush and attack reinforcements.
The current Divine Might Army comprises ten infantry battalions and one artillery battalion. It is currently the most powerful and elite force within the Prince's Guard!
Therefore, Li Xin dispatched the Shenwei Army to launch a feigned attack on Liaodong City, hoping that the Shenwei Army could stand alone!
After making arrangements, Wei Jun, Zhang Cheng, and others began to relay orders.
The infantry battalions also began to move, and even the artillery battalions transported cannons to the north and east gates of Liaodong City to begin constructing artillery positions.
As evening approached, a staff officer carrying a note strode into Wei Jun's tent.
"Commander, Deputy Commander,"
The staff officer bowed and said, "We just received news from Yuguan City that His Highness's troops have captured Yuguan City and are currently constructing its defenses."
His Highness instructed us to quickly contain the enemy forces in the Liaodong region and ensure that they do not advance westward!
"Your Highness acted so swiftly!"
Wei Jun said with some surprise, "It seems we need to speed things up here too!"
"Yes, we need to speed things up!"
Zhang Cheng nodded and said, "Although our operation in Liaodong this time is just a feint."
However, we are also very important. After all, if we cannot attract the attention of the enemy forces in Liaodong and allow the large number of enemy troops in Liaodong to march westward to Yuguan City, Your Highness will face a pincer attack from the enemy forces on the east and west sides, and the situation will be very unfavorable!
Therefore, our feint attack must not go wrong in the slightest!
In particular, we must ensure that the enemy forces in Jinzhou and other areas cannot advance westward!
General Wei, I suggest sending a battalion to conduct guerrilla warfare between Jinzhou and Yuguan City, just in case!
If it is discovered that the enemy forces in Jinzhou are in contact with those inside the pass, it is imperative to cut off the communication channels and ensure that news from Yuguan City is not leaked.
Even if the enemy forces in Jinzhou intend to advance westward, we must do everything in our power to slow their advance and buy time for Your Highness's troops!
"Is one battalion enough?"
Wei Jun frowned slightly and said, "How about sending another battalion?"
It's okay if things are a little tense here; the main concern is Jinzhou!
"Alright!"
Zhang Cheng nodded and said, "Then let the brothers of the First and Second Shenwei Battalions go to Jinzhou!"
No more rest, let's go now!
Time is of the essence!
"OK!"
Immediately, Wei Jun instructed his staff to relay the order to the Shenwei First Battalion and the Shenwei Second Battalion.
General Wei,
Zhang Cheng thought for a moment and continued, "We must also be prepared at all times. If the enemy forces in Jinzhou make any unusual moves and the First and Second Battalions are unable to hold them off, we must also march west to intercept the enemy forces in Jinzhou!"
Ensure the safety of His Highness's troops at Yuguan City!
This is the key to our feigned attack on Liaodong!
"Old Zhang, I understand!"
Wei Jun took a deep breath and nodded heavily.
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