Chapter 751 Battle Plan
After praising Xue Tu, Luo Chong continued to explain what he had not finished. He picked up another seal with a giant eagle with spread wings and placed it on the territory of Chaoyang County before continuing.
"This is the Yingyang Guard. There are 2,000 people, all infantry. As long as they are disciplined and obedient, they will be fine. There are not many people here. It is all wasteland. The garrison is only used to assist in the construction of the place after the takeover. So you understand the selection of people, right?" Luo Chong said and glanced at Xue Tu.
"Understood, don't worry, leader." Xue Tu immediately assured.
Luo Chong nodded, without too many instructions, he picked up the last seal with a leopard shape and placed it on the last piece of Zhudao territory.
"This is the Leopard Guard. There are 2,500 of them. They are also heavy armored infantry and are stationed in Yashan County.
Yashan County is where the diplomatic mission is now located. There is also the important Qingshui River estuary and the inland river wharf we built. In the future, this will be an important seaport and our key construction area, so the strength of the Leopard Guard cannot be too weak.
However, we can arrange more new recruits in this team, and the combat effectiveness does not need to be too high, because our offensive route starts from Yashan County. After the large army lands, the Leopard Guard will immediately switch to on-the-spot defense and will not attack other counties. So they just need to defend their own garrisons. In addition, with the foundation of the diplomatic mission, it will be no problem to get a group of new recruits."
Luo Chong placed the last seal and gave some instructions to Xue Tu. His meaning was very clear, which was to reduce the pressure on Xue Tu. After all, if he was really asked to put out so many combat-capable troops, he couldn't do it.
But after he finished speaking, Xue Tu and Shu Da fell into a brief silence again, frowning and thinking, as if they were digesting the garrison plans and information proposed by Luo Chong.
After a while, Xue Tu counted with his fingers, and immediately confided to Luo Chong with a bitter face.
"Chief, if you arrange it this way, that means 14,500 troops, but the troops I have, excluding the Tiger Guards, are only 10,000, and there are still 4,500 soldiers that cannot be gathered."
Luo Chong looked at his gloomy face and smacked his lips, then said.
"For this part of the gap, I plan to use slaves to fill part of it, and then from the Tang tribe and the Xin tribe to fill part of it. It should not be a problem to gather this number."
"What? Gather people from the Tang tribe and the Xin tribe? Will they be willing to fight for us?!" Xue Tu was the first to widen his eyes, with an expression that said, "Chief, you are not wrong."
Shu Da also looked unconvinced, although not as exaggerated as Xue Tu, but his face was also full of disbelief.
"I'm not kidding. The Xin tribe is not a monolithic entity. Besides, do you think that Shouya has been operating on Zhudao for more than two years and has done nothing? I can reveal something to you now. Our Han tribe has gained a certain amount of support from the natives on Zhudao, and they are the kind of people who are willing to fight for the Han tribe.
Although there are not many people, it is not a problem to gather one or two thousand young and strong people. If we add some cannon fodder slaves, it will be very easy to reorganize them into a guard.
In addition, there is the Tang tribe. Since they will merge sooner or later, wouldn't it be a waste if we don't use them now? I will persuade the Tang tribe to let them send troops, and it will not be a problem to gather another guard. This may also speed up the merger of the two tribes."
"This..." Xue Tu thought about it and couldn't help asking worriedly.
"Chief, the relationship between the Tang tribe and us is still good for the time being, but as for the Xin tribe, do you expect them to fight their own people? Is this reliable?"
Luo Chong glanced at him and couldn't help asking back.
"You two were once tribal leaders, or heads of a clan. Now the question is, you have a good relationship with the Han tribe, but you don't get along well with the top leaders of the Xin tribe. Now I'm going to ask you to cooperate with me, what you really want, and what only I can give you, and what the Xin tribe doesn't have at all. Will you do it?"
This is a bit difficult to understand, but as the elders of the Han tribe, they can naturally understand what it means. Luo Chong's words are nothing more than that the relationship between their side and this force is better than the relationship between the other side and the top leaders of the Xin tribe, and they have something that the other side really wants, and this thing can only be produced by the Han tribe at present.
As for what it is, there are too many things to think about, and it doesn't matter. The key is to think from their perspective and whether you will agree to send troops to help the Han tribe fight.
"Chief, is this thing very important to them? And what price does the other side need to pay to exchange for what you said." After a little silence, Shu Da spoke first.
"It's very important, just like you are using stones and sticks to dig the ground and grow crops, but I can provide you with iron farm tools and oxen, as well as high-yield seeds and planting techniques, and ask you to send troops to help me fight, and just fight the less important parts, will you do it?" Luo Chong casually gave an example and asked, of course, his analogy is actually very relevant to the facts.
"Is there any need to ask this? It is related to the issue of the tribe's future food and livelihood. If it's just this price, and I really have so many people, then I will definitely do it. Anyone who doesn't do it is stupid." Shu Da immediately explained his point of view.
"So, this problem is not a problem anymore. In a few days, Shouya will bring the leaders of those people here secretly. At that time, we can negotiate directly with the other party. We will know whether the other party is willing to send troops or not by asking. At most, we can add some bargaining chips at that time, but I don't think it will be necessary.
As for whether the Tang tribe will agree to send troops, if you can do a good job in the military parade in three days, I think it should not be a problem.
At that time, the two sides will get together and get 4,500 people. It should not be a problem. If it is not enough, we can select some cannon fodder from the slaves and we will definitely be able to get it together."
Xue Tu heard what Shu Da and Luo Chong said. Even if he thought it was unreliable, he had to admit it. Anyway, in the overall situation, the leader always sees farther than them. Since it is a matter decided by the leader, there should be no big problem.
However, he still has a biggest question, which he has never asked, but now that Luo Chong has said everything he should say, he can't help but ask.
"Chief, you divided Zhudao into six counties. Now there are garrisons in each of the six counties. Where should our Huben Guards go? Isn't there any battle for our Huben Guards to fight this time?"
"Yes, chief. There is also the navy of our Fubo Guards. What arrangements do you have?" Hearing Xue Tu's question, Shu Da on the side also asked. After all, this was an island siege battle, so his navy would have something to do with it.
"Of course not." Luo Chong smiled and explained to the two.
"You still didn't understand what I meant just now. Our attack plan is to land at the port where the delegation is located, and then push from one end of Zhudao to the other. While attacking, we will leave troops to garrison. Every time we conquer a place, we will leave a guard to consolidate the defense.
In this way, when we push to Jiahai County, which is the lair of the Xin tribe's high-ranking officials, there will only be 3,000 Feixiong Guards left. Do you think I will fight such a battle where the advantage is not obvious?"
"Oh, I understand, so the leader means to let us use the Huben Guards" Xue Tu immediately realized.
"That's right. Your Tiger Guards now have 4,000 people, and most of them are veterans with combat experience. As the commander-in-chief of this war, you have to lead the Tiger Guards to participate in the entire battle. No matter which county you attack, your Tiger Guards must participate. In this way, even if we push to the last Jiahai County, our Han tribe will have at least 7,000 participating troops, which is enough to suppress the Xin tribe's final resistance.
In addition, your Tiger Guards are the main force among the main forces in terms of number, equipment, and combat experience. In this battle, you will also have to take 20 artillery pieces to participate in the entire battle. The Tiger Guards are the strongest firepower output, and most of those new recruits are converted from prisoners of war herdsmen in the last grassland war. Putting the artillery in their hands, first, they can't use it well, and second, I am worried. You bring these artillery pieces, so you can keep an eye on them."
"As for Master Shu, your Fubo Guard will not participate in the landing operation. It is only responsible for escorting the army to the island and then providing fire support from the sea.
After the battle begins, you must first lead the Fubo Fleet to escort the troop transport ship to land, and then divide the fleet into two. One part will advance westward along the northern coast of Zhudao, responsible for covering the attack on Yashan County and Xianfeng County on the way, and finally arrive at the east side of the dark bridge, waiting for the final general attack of the large force.
The other flagship will be led by you, and it needs to bypass Chaoyang County on the east end of Zhudao, and then advance westward along the southern coast, responsible for firepower cover Guanhai County and Jiahai County on the southern line, and finally from the northwest end of Zhudao, meet with the main force on the other side of the dark bridge, and then cooperate with the army to launch a general attack.
After this battle is completely over, you will lead the fleet back.
In addition, although this time The routes are all along the coast, but it is the sea after all, so you have to let the fleet adapt to sailing on the sea as soon as possible.
However, for safety reasons, our attack will be postponed to winter. On the one hand, it is to leave enough time for training, and on the other hand, it is to collect materials needed for the war. The most important thing is to avoid the storm season in summer and wait until the winter when the sea is the most stable to start the war.
I don't want the navy to fail to defeat the enemy in the first expedition, but to get themselves involved. "
While explaining, Luo Chong was still complaining in his heart. He didn't want the Han tribe to repeat the tragedy of the Mongolian Navy. The two cross-sea expeditions to Japan happened to catch up with the typhoon. As a result, the army that went out suffered direct non-combat casualties and sank before reaching the place.
In the end, Japan was also given a kamikaze worship, the most famous of which was the kamikaze suicide squad during World War II. Unfortunately, the typhoon was not on their side at that time. After all, the times were different.
"I understand, leader, don't worry, I will strengthen the fleet's training at sea." Shu Da said this with a complicated expression on his face, not knowing whether he was happy or sad.
In fact, Luo Chong could understand his feelings. After all, Xue Tu led the army to fight the enemy with real weapons, while he could only fire cannons around Zhudao Island. Moreover, due to the current artillery technology, he could only support the area three kilometers along the coast at most. He fired solid bullets, so it was hard to say how much effect he could have.
You have to know that the main function of a sailing gunboat is to fight against warships of the same level. It is used for naval battles and has no advantage in land battles.
However, looking at Shu Da's slightly depressed expression, Luo Chong suddenly thought of something, so he slapped the table and said excitedly.
"How about this, your fleet is divided into three parts, the flagship and the three-masted warships all go around the island and attack along the coast, and the warships with two masts or less will enter the inland basin of the Qingshui River from the mouth of the Qingshui River and cover the troops' attack along the river.
However, this force cannot be commanded by you, you must command the flagship to complete the encirclement before the general attack, and we are not particularly familiar with the hydrological conditions of the Qingshui River. In addition, the rainfall decreases in winter and the flow of the freshwater river generally decreases. It is hard to say how far the two-masted sailing ship can go in the inland river at that time." Luo Chong touched his chin and analyzed in his mind.
Before the rat next to him could respond, Xue Tu slapped his thigh excitedly and said happily.
"The chief has a good idea. The Xin tribe is also an agricultural tribe. Most of the population is distributed along the river. If the inland freshwater river can also use gunboats, it can support most of the battlefields, so that our firepower can be maximized."
Rat Da stroked the river on the map, and then analyzed it based on the known hydrological conditions, and finally shook his head without much interest.
"I'm afraid it won't have much effect. Water flows to lower places. Our gunboats will go upstream and will definitely go higher and higher. The high river channels are definitely not easy to navigate. In addition, winter is the dry season. I expect that the best case scenario is that the brigantine can follow you to finish fighting Xinhua County in the center of Zhudao.
The sloop can only go to Guanhai County at most. However, such a small boat has a low freeboard and shallow draft. Although it has high passability, its stability as a gunboat is terribly poor. Moreover, the cabin is very shallow and the guns cannot be placed in the cabin at all. If they are placed on the deck, in order to balance the front and rear counterweights, a gun is placed on each of the front and rear decks. I estimate that after such a shot, the entire ship will be shaken apart by its own recoil. Moreover, the width of the sloop is probably not enough to accommodate even the return track of a gun mount."
"This is indeed..."
After Shu Da's analysis, Xue Tu had to admit that what he said made sense.
He had played with artillery himself. Although the base of the naval gun was different from the field artillery used by their army, the artillery on it used the same thing. With such a large recoil, if it was a gun carriage, it would have to retreat several meters. The naval gun would not be much better, but the sloop was only a few meters wide. It was estimated that the width of the hull was not as long as the recoil travel of the artillery, so how could the artillery be installed on it?
And if they used a brig to attack Xinhua County, it would not be necessary at all, because when they first reached Xinhua County, the troops were not particularly scattered. This was when the army was at its strongest. With the addition of the army's artillery, who could stop it on such a plain?
Therefore, it was unnecessary to let the gunboat participate in the attack on the inland of Takeshima. After the three people's analysis, this temporary plan could only be declared bankrupt, and the combat method continued according to Luo Chong's previous arrangement.
(End of this chapter)
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