Behind me is the earth

Chapter 418 416. Send troops Send troops

In the side hall of Yuanhe Hall, the sun shines in through the transparent glass windows. The warm sunshine in late winter and early spring shines on the body, making people feel very warm.

The fireplace made after renovation in the room uses high-temperature-resistant glass. At this time, the wood in the fireplace is burning, and the flames are beating inside the fireplace, like a vigorously beating heart, full of endless vitality.

The new political power in the hands of Ren Pingsheng will also begin its development, advancement, and new life in this side hall.

“To the south of our Wuzhou Province are Hehe Province and Jian’an Province.

Among them, Wenshan, Guojun and Chenshi counties in Hehe Province were occupied by Yang Wenyao, the leader of Muni religion.

We have analyzed this person. His character is very stubborn, crazy, and violent. It is unlikely that he will be recruited by us. Moreover, his regime combines politics and religion. It is more difficult for the direct lineage in the army to be politically reorganized and ideologically transformed. I suggest sending him out first. The navy launched a landing operation and quickly captured Yang Wenyao.

In this way, the entire valley province can be captured. "

"To the west, there are Huanhua County, Sanjiang County, Dancheng County, Anlan County, and Huagu County in southern Anhui. Among them, Anlan County and Duahuagu County are still in the hands of the Beiwan Group.

However, these two counties are adjacent to Huanhua County, and the military layout of Beiwan is very weak. Nowadays, Beiwan is directly threatened by the troops of Daru's army, so they will definitely not conflict with us because of these two counties. "

“Once we have mastered these places, we will have a bridgehead to move south and west. With two armies, we will go south through the four provinces of Hehe, Jian’an, Guangnan, and Caiyun.

All the way west, it starts from Huanhua County, Sanjiang County, and Dancheng County, and goes west to Pingshan, Chujiang, Yunjiang and other three provinces. "

Gao Men held two pens, one red and one blue, standing in front of the white board hanging with the map, and kept drawing arrows on the map.

The others listened carefully to what Gao Men said and occasionally raised questions. Gao Men was also very skilled in explaining the reasons for the arrangement of the marching route from various angles.

Obviously, the staff department has deduced it many times, and they have discussed all the issues that everyone has in mind.

When the discussion came to an end, Ren Pingsheng said: "After these years of development, our efforts have been fruitful.

Our good development has attracted a large influx of people from various provinces. Today, Wuzhou has a population of more than 14 million, 200,000 regular soldiers, and more than 3 million militiamen.

This is our confidence in facing war. "

"However, once the war machine is started, it will be a huge consumption. Every cannonball fired is made of silver.

I don't feel bad about the consumption of silver.

But this war came suddenly, and the external environment gave us no chance to continue working hard and developing our business.

Wuzhou's industrialization has just started, and many aspects are still in the weak infant stage. The productivity is seriously insufficient. As a result, even if our factories are operating at full capacity, it will be difficult to support a long-lasting, huge, and large-numbered war.

Therefore, this war must be quick! "

Ren Pingsheng said from a higher perspective to the personnel of the Ministry of National Defense.

Liu Qiang nodded: "The prince's consideration is from a high position and comprehensive, and we should try our best to avoid the huge consumption in the war.

Except for some minor rebellions, most of the seven southern provinces were still nominally in the hands of the Jing Dynasty.

Nowadays, only Jinshan City serves as Nanjing of the Jing Dynasty. Now it is supporting King Chu Jiang to ascend the throne, and there may be some resistance. But Jinshan City's soldiers were already rotten to the core, and they could be dispersed by firing two cannons at the top of the city.

It will be easier to capture the remaining provinces.

According to our combat plan, basically by July, we will be able to complete all combat missions and connect the eight southern provinces into a line, becoming the regime with the largest territory, the most populous, and the strongest strength in Central China! "

After an afternoon of repeated discussions.

In the end, in terms of military strength, 200,000 regular soldiers were activated, divided into three groups, and the army marched southward to Hehe Province, Jian'an Province, Quang Nan Province, and Caiyun Province. The second army marched into southern Anhui, passing through Shan Province, Chujiang Province, and Yunjiang Province, and finally met in Caiyun Province.

The third army was stationed in Yuntai County and Dongyang County to guard against the Beiwan Group and to prevent the Daru Dynasty army from moving south from Zhongzhou after defeating the Beiwan Army in Zhongzhou.

As for the militiamen, because spring plowing was approaching and in order not to cause a huge impact on social production, they adopted the method of drawing one out of five to gather nearly 700,000 militiamen. Among them, the first and second armies were 250,000 militiamen respectively, responsible for cooperating with the regular soldiers in combat and defending the city.

At the same time, in terms of logistical support, the Road Administration Department and the Ministry of Industry Department were building railways from Sanjiang County in southern Anhui to the south and Gucheng County in Hehe Province to the south respectively, opening roads across mountains and building bridges over water. As long as the railway moves forward further, the pressure on the army's logistics support will be less. The weapons and ammunition, grain, food, medical supplies, etc. mobilized from the rear can be sent to the front line in large quantities, quickly, and with low loss.

In addition, the task of finding a suitable location to build a temporary airport along the railway line also fell on them.

Order after order was issued from the Ministry of National Defense, and millions of people immediately began to move.

The regular soldiers began to act according to military orders.

The militiamen were also quickly and fully mobilized. They said goodbye to their families, packed their weapons and ammunition, boarded the train, and headed towards Changguo County. At the same time, 200,000 militiamen from Yuntai County, Guyi County, and Dongyang County were organized to garrison at the border with Zhongzhou and Beiwan.

It is said that there are 200,000 regular soldiers and 700,000 militiamen, but in fact the total number of people mobilized has exceeded one million.

Coupled with workers from the logistics, auxiliary, road administration and engineering departments, the total number has already exceeded two million.

This will definitely have a certain impact on social productivity, but after research and analysis, this impact is still within a tolerable range.

North-south trains have greatly reduced the number of civilian trains.

"Qin Sheng and Zhou Ming are organized into the First Route Army. Qin Sheng serves as the commander of the First Route Army and Zhou Ming serves as the deputy commander."

"Su San and Dalu will be organized into the Second Route Army. Su San will be the commander and Dalu will be the deputy commander."

"Zheng Fangxing leads the Third Route Army and is stationed in the northwest of Wuzhou as commander."

In Wangjiang County, the reorganization of the First Route Army and the Second Route Army was completed, and they began to advance south and west respectively.

All of a sudden, all the eyes of the world were focused on this place.

"Kill the enemy and go to the battlefield to protect your hometown! Kill all the wolves and jackals in the world to welcome the dawn! A better life lies behind, so why cherish a man's chest! Keep your chest forward toward the enemy, and leave your father and son behind behind!"

The train was filled with passionate singing, accompanied by the sound of "pants-pants-pants-pants-pants-pants." The young soldiers looked at the strange and fresh scenery outside the window.

I can still hear the seniors’ descriptions of the battlefield.

Some people are full of longing for the smoke of the battlefield, thinking about making achievements and returning home in glory.

Some miss their parents, wives and children at home, and feel a little unreal about the upcoming battlefield, and are still very hesitant.

"Scared?"

Jin Xiaoer, who was breathing heavily against the car window, immediately raised his neck when he heard the senior next to him asking: "Who are you afraid of? When I went out, I didn't think about coming back alive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he slapped him unceremoniously on the back of the head: "How dare you say such a perverted child!

Your father and mother are still at home waiting for you to come back alive. How can you say such depressing words? "

"Ha ha ha ha······"

The veterans nearby saw the recruits being beaten, and they immediately smiled with relief: "Okay, waiter, don't be so naughty, the battlefield is no joke.

Moreover, we are militiamen. If we want to fight, we may not get our turn. "

As they were talking, suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, the car in front became quiet, and there were faint voices coming from the front.

After a while, a not very tall, dark-skinned officer came over with two guards.

"Isn't this Captain Zhang?"

"He is a regular deputy battalion commander. This time he went to the militia camp and temporarily served as the commander of the second regiment of our Qingshui County militia."

someone whispered.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet!"

The guard shouted, and the only sound left in the carriage was the singing from the stereo.

“Brothers, many of us have already met during the reorganization in Wangjiang County.

But since a few new people have been added later, let’s get to know each other again.

My name is Zhang Heizi, the deputy battalion commander of the 30104 brigade, and I have been temporarily appointed as your regiment commander. I am also from a militia camp and am very familiar with militia training and combat methods. In the next few months, no matter what the battlefield situation is, we will share weal and woe.

It may be difficult for me to recognize all of your names in a short period of time, but you must remember my face carefully. Let me look at you too. At least we are familiar with each other. Don't go to the battlefield and the generals don't know the soldiers, and the soldiers don't know the generals. "

As he spoke, his eyes scanned everyone's face seriously.

When they looked at each other, everyone could feel in his eyes that the officer in front of them respected them.

Soon, Zhang Heizi took people to the next carriage.

This train departed from Changguo County, passed through Pingyuan County and Feng County, and headed directly to Gucheng, the capital of Hehe Province.

The railway was officially completed and opened to traffic in Gucheng at the beginning of the year.

It can be said that after two years of continuous influence and penetration, Hehe Province has become the back garden of Wuzhou Province. The officials here had already broken away from the rule of the Jing Dynasty court and actively moved closer to Wuzhou.

This time in the southern valley province, not a single shot was fired.

When the train stopped at the Gucheng Station, flags with the word "Qi" had been planted all over the station, and they could be seen from almost every corner of the line of sight.

When Qin Sheng led his army to get off the bus, the governor of Hehe Province had already led the provincial officials and was waiting here.

"We sincerely welcome the general to Gucheng!"

The governor even found someone to pull out a large banner and hang it on the street lamp at the entrance of the train station.

"What did Yang Wenyao say?"

After exchanging greetings with Governor Zhao, Qin Sheng stopped chatting with the civil servant and asked directly.

Governor Zhao sent people to Yang Wenyao, hoping to recruit him to surrender, but he was obviously frustrated. At this time, he couldn't help shaking his head: "Then Yang Wenyao is arrogant and domineering, and he dares to go against Wuzhou's heavenly soldiers. He really doesn't know the timing of the situation, and he is like a mantis!

General Qin, I have already prepared a fine banquet in my mansion, why not..."

"No need, we are busy with war and marching. And you are not allowed to drink alcohol in the army. This is military discipline!"

Qin Sheng flatly refused.

"The Wuzhou Heavenly Soldiers are indeed very disciplined, I admire them very much."

Governor Zhao said quickly.

Originally, he admired Wuzhou and the King of Qi.

After watching the Wuzhou military parade at the beginning of the year, he had completely fallen in love with Wuzhou.

Especially after the fall of the Jing Dynasty, falling to Wuzhou has become his only choice.

He arched his back, stretched his head slightly, stuck his butt out, with a smile on his face, and bowed his hands to Qin Sheng from time to time.

Qin Sheng glanced at him and felt that Governor Zhao's expression was a bit too flattering.

This time he sent out troops, not just soldiers, but also more than a hundred civilian officials.

Most of these civil servants have been observing the administration of various departments and regions for more than a year, and some are officials who have been awarded official positions in counties and governments, as well as some veteran officials with rich experience and excellent work style. They were all transferred here during this period to assign officials and manage the territories gained during the war.

It can be said that these people will hold the position of county magistrate at least in the next appointment.

Dialectically speaking, these people have both joys and sorrows.

On the one hand, he could be directly appointed as an official, and on the other hand, he could serve in a place that was much poorer than Wuzhou.

It can be said that these people who took the initiative to sign up and serve as officials either have very strong political ambitions or have very noble feelings for the people.

However, Wuzhou’s expansion this time was a bit big.

There are more than fifty counties and more than three hundred counties in seven provinces, but these people are not enough.

When he arrived, he learned that the entire management system of River Valley Province would remain as it was for the time being, and no militiamen would be stationed.

"We will build a military base here, and materials from the rear will be continuously transported here. At the same time, you are responsible for recruiting 100,000 civilians to help our people in the Highway Department build the railway.

But don't delay spring plowing and production. If you find it difficult, you can reduce the number of personnel appropriately, but it can't be less than 60,000. "

Qin Sheng and Governor Zhao said.

"No problem. I have received news about this a few days ago. Now we have sent people to recruit people from all counties, counties, and villages. Several groups of people have been sent to the nearest ones. At present, they have There are more than 20,000 people, and I think the number will be enough in half a month."

Governor Zhao said quickly.

"Um."

Qin Sheng nodded and chatted with the enthusiastic Governor Zhao.

The army, under the command of Zhou Ming, moved quickly. No

A large number of vehicles drove out of the train cars.

There are also many tractors, artillery, and a few tanks.

The artillery was disassembled and had to be assembled here.

Engineers, not far from the train station, have begun building a camp.

The army will reorganize here for a few days, at least until all regular soldiers and armaments are in place, before it will continue to send troops south.

And in Chenshi County, just south of Gucheng, in the county government, beauties are still singing and dancing under their tents.

The gauze curtains cannot cover the looming body of the beauty.

Yang Wenyao drank a glass of fruit wine with a blush on his face and a bit of madness on his expression.

"Master, Wuzhou soldiers have arrived in Gucheng. Their numbers are all over the mountains and plains, and you can't even see them."

Someone comes to report.

"roll!"

Yang Wenyao's expression changed, and he threw the wine glass in his hand towards the visitor, hitting the ground with a "bang" sound.

"ah!"

Amidst the screams, the dancers fell to their knees because of the fright, their whole bodies trembling and clinging to the ground.

"Don't stop! Keep playing music and keep dancing!"

Yang Wenyao raised his hand: "What are you afraid of? We are protected by Heavenly Father, invulnerable to weapons, invulnerable to all means, and immortal. What are we afraid of? Really, dance, dance, dance..."

As he spoke, he stood up, swaying under the influence of alcohol, swaying his hands, swinging his waist, and tossing his long hair in the lobby.

The sound of silk and bamboo comes again, the waist of the beauty is dancing, the red sleeves are shining, the singing voice is like a clear spring, like a pearl falling on a jade plate.

"Sing a song when you gain, and then rest when you lose. There will be sorrow and hatred for a long time. There is wine today and you will be drunk today. Worry will come tomorrow and worry tomorrow..."

Several military attaches in the hall looked at each other, not knowing where to go for a while.