coobybook Chapter 636: Grand Assembly! The Feng Kingdom’s Military Front! (Part 2)
Chapter 636: Grand Assembly! The Feng Kingdom’s Military Front! (Part 2)
The white dove landed in the hands of He Conglong, commander of the Southwest Military Region.
After reading the secret order, a gleam of brilliance flashed in He Conglong's eyes, and then he looked at the deputy general standing beside him - Ji Taihan.
This Sauron warrior and the Sauron people he led have officially pledged allegiance to Li Che.
Because Yang Zhongsi defeated the Northern Shiwei, the remaining Shiwei remnants could only hide in the deep mountains and forests. The Fengguo territory and the Solon tribe were now adjacent to each other and friendly communication had been established.
To show his sincerity, the leader of the Solon tribe asked Jitaihan and others to wait for Li Che's orders.
Of course, in fact, the Sauron leader did not issue this order, and Jitaihan and his men had no intention of returning to the Sauron tribe.
"Jitaihan!" He Conglong's voice was steady and powerful. "Your Highness has issued an order to mobilize 20,000 elite troops to march immediately, targeting Dalian Port!"
Jitaihan's eyes suddenly lit up, like a beast seeing its prey.
He straightened his body and responded in a slightly stiff Chinese voice: "As you command, I will die for your Highness!"
Then he turned around and strode out of the general's tent.
crackling-
bang bang bang-
Outside the tent, there was a sound like frying beans, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder.
The vast training ground was filled with smoke.
Rows of soldiers wearing black leather armor and round-top helmets are practicing round-firing with flintlock muskets in standard line formation.
Loading, raising the gun, aiming, firing...the movements are all in perfect unison.
The Southwest Military Region is the first and currently the only modern firearms corps in Feng State that is fully equipped with flintlock rifles.
He Conglong was indeed a talented general. Only he could perfectly adapt to the use of firearms and integrate it into the way of military training.
The Southwest Military Region is of paramount importance and represents the future direction of the Fengtian Army.
As Jitaihan conveyed the assembly order, the dense gunfire stopped abruptly, and whistles and commands from officers at all levels rang out one after another.
The musketeers quickly put away their weapons and packed up their belongings, their movements swift and orderly.
The unique discipline and efficiency of the new army were fully demonstrated.
. . . . . .
"Orders, Yang Xuan of the Southeast Military Command, mobilize 20,000 elite troops from the Land Battalion and the Chaoyang Army!"
Southeast Military Region, the birthplace of the dragon - Chaoyang City.
The white dove flew across the fertile Liaohe Plain and landed in the headquarters of the Southeast Military Region in Chaoyang City.
A slender and white hand caught the pigeon steadily.
The owner of the hand was wearing a well-tailored suit of fish-scale armor and a scarlet cloak. He had a figure as straight as a pine tree, and a pretty face with an imposing air of heroism.
When the secret order was issued, Yang Xuan's eyebrows raised slightly, and then she regained her composure.
She handed the secret order to the young general beside her.
"What's wrong, Miss? Does His Highness have an order?" Jie Ming asked doubtfully.
Yang Xuan nodded slightly: "His Highness has ordered the dispatch of 20,000 elite troops from our Land Camp and the Chaoyang Army to assemble quickly and march to Dalian!"
Jie Ming quickly scanned the secret order and solemnly clasped his fists: "I obey your orders!"
He turned and walked out quickly, and then the loud sound of the military bugle instantly resounded throughout Chaoyang City.
As the birthplace of Li Che and now the second largest city in Feng State, Chaoyang City is undoubtedly the base of Feng State.
It was a city where not only the defenders were loyal, but also the people were extremely loyal.
At this moment, the gates of all the military camps in the city, regardless of size, burst open.
Unlike other military regions, many agile and graceful figures can be seen among the soldiers pouring out of the Southeast Military Region.
Female soldier!
They also wore fitted armor and carried light crossbows or short swords on their waists.
With firm steps and sharp eyes, their demeanor is no less than that of male soldiers. Women are just as capable as men!
Fengguo values martial arts, and women can also join the army. Especially under Yang Xuan's command, the proportion of female soldiers is the highest.
They are excellent scouts, medical soldiers, logistics soldiers, and even some are elite combat soldiers.
On the parade ground, an iron stream gathered and a mixed force of 20,000 elite infantry and cavalry quickly took shape.
Among them, the troops flying the banner of the Chaoyang Army were particularly well-equipped and their morale was extremely high.
As the core team when Li Che started his career, the Chaoyang Army is one of the most honorable armies in the Fengguo Army, and is also one of the only three armies that can retain its old numbers after the military restructuring.
Yang Xuan stood on the platform with his sword in hand, his scarlet cloak fluttering in the wind.
His eyes swept across the solemn military formation below, and his clear voice spread throughout the venue:
"By order of His Majesty, all troops muster, target—Dalian Port!"
"Cross the sea to fight against the Japanese pirates and show the might of our Fengguo army!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The thunderous response shook the sky, and even the walls of Chaoyang City seemed to be shaking slightly.
. . . . . .
In the Fengtian Hall, Li Che's voice was like a huge bell, and the instructions from all parties were condensed into the final royal order:
"A total of 85,000 soldiers will be mobilized from the above-mentioned units!"
"Auxiliary troops and civilian laborers are being recruited as per the regulations. They must be assembled within one month and march towards Dalian Port!"
"The Ministry of War must provide a comprehensive plan for the specific operations and mobilization of troops. There must not be any mistakes."
Huo Duanxiao immediately stepped out, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, take the order."
Li Che nodded slightly, Huo Duanxiao's ability was still trustworthy.
The mobilization of six major military regions involved nearly 100,000 regular troops, plus auxiliary troops and civilian laborers, totaling at least 300,000 people.
If we replace him with a mediocre Minister of War, his brain would probably be overloaded and explode, and he wouldn't be able to control the situation.
Li Che nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Fu Liang from the Shipping Department again.
Fu Liang is now tall and straight, with a dark complexion weathered by the sea breeze and eyes as sharp as a sea eagle. He is completely different from the ignorant bastard a few years ago.
It was for this reason that Li Che appointed him as the head of the Shipping Department to regulate the entire Feng State’s fleet shipping.
Although he did not have military power, he still had real power, and it was almost at the top.
After all, the Shipping Department is a unit of the same level as the six ministries, and given the importance Fengguo attaches to the sea today, the importance of the Shipping Department is even higher.
"Navy!"
Li Che looked at Fu Liang and ordered:
"Second Fleet Jie An Division and Third Fleet Zhang Jun Division must protect the port routes and maintain the safety of the waterways to the South China Sea. You are not allowed to leave without permission!"
"Order: Li Sheng's First Fleet, Zhang Neng's Fourth Fleet, all main battleships and transport vessels, except for the minimum number of vessels required for daily patrols and escorts..."
"All other ships, immediately end your patrol missions and return to port for assembly!"
"Prepare your weapons and provisions, be ready for deployment at any time, and prepare for the eastern expedition across the sea!"
The waiter immediately brought two carrier pigeons, wrote orders on each one, and released them outside the hall.
Fu Liang's eyes lit up, he strode out of the group, and said with a bow:
"The navy will live up to your highness's expectations. Once all the troops arrive, there won't be a single Japanese warship on the sea!"
Li Che smiled and said, "Alright! I'll see how your navy performs!"
. . . . . .
On the vast blue sea, a huge fleet is cutting through the waves.
The flagship 'Zhenhai' is a huge ship. Although not as large as the Zhenyuan, it is still intimidating.
The hull is slender and sturdy, and above the waterline it is wrapped with special ironwood and reinforced iron plates. The densely packed gun ports on the three-deck gun deck are tightly closed, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
On the tall mainmast, there were hung the Fengguo Navy's black flag with white characters and the general's flag with the word "Li" written on it.
A carrier pigeon with the highest-level logo flew through the sea breeze like lightning and landed precisely on the lookout of the Zhenhai.
The signalman took the secret order and rushed to the bridge.
Li Sheng, wearing a naval officer's cloak, silently took the secret order from the signalman.
When it was unfolded, the corners of the mouth on that icy face that had remained unchanged for thousands of years twitched slightly, revealing an extremely rare smile.
All the naval officers in the bridge looked at him. As one of the only two Confucian generals in the Fengtian Army, Li Sheng had earned a great reputation with his solid combat achievements over the past three years.
There were even people in the navy who compared him with Chen Pingzhi in the army, saying that they were the two literary stars in the Fengguo army and navy.
After all, our navy also wears white clothes. How are they any worse than those white-robed ghost generals?
However, Li Sheng himself is self-aware.
I was born a bandit from Poyang Lake, how could I compare to that white-robed general?
The battles he fought while leading the navy were all against pirates, bandits, and pirates, and he never fought against regular troops.
And now, the opportunity has finally come!
He turned abruptly, and a steady command rang out from the bridge, instantly spreading throughout the vast fleet via flag signals:
"By order of His Majesty, all First Fleet personnel, end patrol! Target – Dalian home port, full speed ahead!"
In the bridge, all the officers were instantly in an uproar.
Li Sheng smiled slightly and slowly said, "Gentlemen, prepare for war. A real war to destroy a nation, not just a small fight with pirates."
"Today is the beginning of the promotion of our navy's reputation!"
woo-
The huge copper horn emitted a low and long roar, resounding through the sea and sky.
The huge fleet turned in unison, with its sails inflated to the maximum, plowing through the snow-white waves and rushing towards the Dalian military port at the highest speed!
The white dove flew into the sky and looked into the distance.
More than twenty ships shaped like scissors were seen speeding across the sea, leaving behind boiling white trails.
. . . . . .
At the same time, at a hidden island anchorage near the Goryeo Strait, the Fourth Fleet's commander-in-chief, Zhang Neng, also received the same message sent by pigeon.
Zhang Neng was a general from the State of Yan. He was once the top general under Li Lin and was by no means an ordinary person.
After arriving in Fengguo, he immediately realized that it would be difficult for him to become famous in the Fengtian Army no matter what.
There is no other reason...there are too many talented people in the Fengtian Army.
However, there is always a way out, and Zhang Neng keenly sensed an opportunity.
That is - the Navy!
Compared with the Fengtian Army, the Fengtian Navy had just been established and lacked mature officers, but it had a bright future.
Zhang Neng decisively abandoned the "land" and went to the "sea", learning naval knowledge, starting from commanding a warship, and gaining solid experience in the navy.
Fortunately, Zhang Neng was a man of great talent, and within three years he rose to the position of fleet commander.
Even the Fourth Fleet was appointed by Li Che himself, and it is of great value.
At this moment, Zhang Neng excitedly punched the hardwood table of the podium, shaking the teacup.
"Damn it, I've been waiting for three years, and it's finally here!"
"Order! All ships weigh anchor immediately, abandon patrol missions, and head for Dalian Harbor. Return as quickly as possible. I'll take you all to skin the little Japanese slaves!"
Zhang Neng grinned and cursed:
"Let me be frank. Whoever delays the journey will be skinned alive!"