PFC Chapter 178 Dingzhou Defense
Chapter 178 Dingzhou Defense
The Dingzhou camp currently only had 50,000 men in it, and was 120 li from Dingzhou County. If the infantry marched quickly, they could reach the camp in five hours.
Without dividing the troops, the Dingzhou camp could hold out for two or three days without any problem.
The situation in Dingzhou County and Luancheng was more complicated.
Dingzhou County is located on the north bank of the Tuo River, with two bridges for passage fifty miles each to the east and west.
There is an island in the middle of the river to the west. Zhao Sheng had stored hundreds of bamboo rafts on the island earlier, and he could build a floating bridge at any time, provided that the bridge on the west was burned down.
In Luancheng on the south bank, the princess's personal soldiers and Dingzhou troops stationed there, as well as the workshop security forces and volunteer security forces, have a total number of up to 20,000 people.
"I estimate that this will be a protracted battle, and it is very likely that multiple barbarians will take the opportunity to invade."
"How long will this battle last?"
Today, Li Xin, Cheng Jushu and others gathered in the conference room of Luancheng Workshop to discuss war defense work.
"I thought it would last at least a year."
Mr. Zhao made an analysis based on the intelligence and believed.
"Prince Consort, are you basing your conclusion on intelligence?"
Cheng Jushu believed that if the northern barbarians did not gain any benefits in winter, they would most likely withdraw their troops, so he was skeptical of Zhao Sheng's statement.
"The main reason is that the Lu family is also involved in this battle. It will be difficult for him to pull his feet out of this swamp."
Mr. Zhao used the word "swamp", and many people in the meeting room didn't understand.
Seeing everyone asking each other, Zhao Sheng explained: "You understand swamp as mud!"
After hearing this, everyone stopped talking.
"If it lasts this long, what impact will it have on our Dingzhou?" Li Xin suddenly asked meaningfully.
"A prolonged war would have the greatest impact on agricultural production and the raw materials for our workshops."
"Is there a way to break it?"
"A year-long war, especially one fought on home soil, would not only result in losses in armaments and military strength, but would also damage local infrastructure, especially the sharp decline in the civilian population. This would deal another fatal blow to the gains we have made over the past three years of recuperation."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room fell into heated discussion again.
"It seems we can only accept it?"
Jiao Fafa asked indignantly.
"If that's the case, we can just send out a cavalry force to attack their rear and deal them a fatal blow. Our Great Zhou is so vast, so if we send out a few more teams, the effect will be excellent!"
No one denied Zhao Sheng's remarks, but they had only seen stories of a lone army advancing deep into the enemy's territory in historical books.
"Okay, let's worry about the future later. Let's take some defensive measures. You can see where we need to focus our defense."
Dingzhou County has issued a notice to all the counties under its jurisdiction, and armed forces in some places have begun to gather and train.
To put it simply, corvee labor began to increase.
There were many kinds of corvee labor in ancient times. In "The Ballad of Mulan":
Buy horses in the east market, saddles and bridles in the west market, bridles in the south market, and long whips in the north market.
This means that those serving in the military had to bring all their own equipment, and in some places, when they gathered at the government office, they even had to bring their own dry food.
However, this time, under Zhao Sheng's suggestion, Li Xin of Dingzhou County distributed swords, guns and basic uniforms through the county government, and distributed food using a subsidy system.
In other words, they can be guaranteed basic weapons and equipment, and have food to eat so as not to starve to death.
If you have higher requirements, you will need to purchase it yourself.
This is quite similar to the idea Zhao Sheng had when he was a mercenary abroad.
"I think the Henan Road in Dingzhou County won't be a big problem. The focus should be on the Hebei Road. Wujixian should set up a defense here. We need to be able to gather at least 20,000 people and hold out for three days."
Everyone looked at the hanging map and saw that the unlimited position was behind the Dingzhou camp, which had not been a focus in the past.
"What do you think is the Cui family's attitude in this conflict?" Li Xin suddenly asked this, and everyone else looked at Zhao Sheng.
"Yongsheng, tell me about this."
Zhao Sheng obviously knew what Li Xin's question was about, but he couldn't say it, so he could only say it through Zhao Yongsheng.
"Currently, among the six major families in our business circle, the Wang family has stopped cooperating with us. The roads to Bingzhou have been blocked, and we will basically no longer cooperate with the Wang family in the future."
Zhao Yongsheng put it more tactfully, but in fact, it was the road that the Wang family was responsible for that harmed the investment of several families.
"The Cui family is in charge of the regional line. They have expressed their stance to us and will stand firmly behind us. They will not participate in the civil war between the Lu and Wang families. If foreign tribes invade, the two Cui families will jointly resist."
The conversation ended here. No one in the meeting room responded. Li Xin said:
"This time, the attack on Dingzhou has caused a huge reaction from the Li family. According to news from Xingyang, the Li family from Longxi to Bingzhou is preparing to launch a counterattack against the Lu and Wang families."
When Zhao Sheng heard this, he thought the Li family was in big trouble. The line from Longxi to Bingzhou was very long. If there was any movement, the Zhao family would probably interfere again.
However, he made no sound.
What does Zhao have to do with him now?
"I would like to suggest that Dingzhou County and Luancheng each recruit 10,000 new soldiers."
Zhao Sheng's words came like an arrow breaking through the air.
New recruits mean more recruits!
Dingzhou is the fief of Prince Zhao. He has this right during wartime as long as he has money.
The key is that this is too expensive!
"The new recruits for Luancheng will be borne by our Princess Mansion."
Mr. Zhao added.
This is also his position. He wants to avenge his brothers who died in Pingshan, Jing County.
After the meeting.
Mr. Zhao called Zhao Yongqiang and others who worked as security guards in the workshop.
"Starting today, you, the workshop security guards, will begin military training. We will then allocate some weapons to you."
When Zhao Yongqiang heard that there were guns, he was very happy. They were now using a five-shot shotgun, and not everyone had one. Only those on duty could use it.
"Okay, Yongqiang, you will be in charge of this security governor from now on."
As he said this, he looked at Zhao Yongsheng, who now had several identities combined in one.
Gong Jian Yiren sorted out his memories and handed them to Zhao Sheng for review.
"Okay, Yiren, once you've sorted it out, show it to Director Zhao Yongsheng, who's in charge of security, and then file it. I'll ask you directly if I have anything else to say."
"Okay, sir!" Gong Jian Yiren smiled and turned around to take the document back.
He has been assigned to work as Zhao Sheng's secretary for half a year. He is quite diligent. He has studied for a year and a half and interned for half a year. Now he mainly uses a hard pen to take notes, and his speed is quite fast.
The most important point is that he also works part-time as the young master's bodyguard and a shield when necessary.
He is Zhao Sheng's adopted child, and he didn't know that there was an arrangement for a human shield. If he knew that there was such training, he would definitely chase after the old man Sun Mao and scold him.
In September, the wind and rain did not stop, and troubles arose inside and outside Dingzhou.
Everyone is afraid of national crisis and only hopes that their country will always be peaceful.
Just as September was approaching, Weizhou and Guangchang County simultaneously faced a battle.