Chapter 540 Prepare to mobilize troops and completely take over both banks of the Yangtze River and

Chapter 540 Prepare to mobilize troops and completely take over both banks of the Yangtze River and

"Half a year later, the navy's deployment must be fully implemented before the next step can be taken."

Gao Yao directly gave an approximate time point. It was naturally impossible to mobilize troops immediately, because it involved many complex factors, such as the deployment of warships, the training of sailors, and the formulation of maritime combat strategies, etc., each of which could not be sloppy.

At the same time, the mobilization of food supplies is of paramount importance. After all, when the army is on the march, adequate food supply is the key to maintaining morale and combat effectiveness.

Gao Yao was well aware of the pros and cons of this matter. Based on the current actual situation and after careful consideration, he gave the following answer: Although there is a general plan, there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to actual practice.

Nothing can be achieved easily, let alone such a large-scale military operation. Today, I specially summoned a few key figures to come here, just to give them a heads-up in advance, so that everyone can plan ahead and make preparations early.

This military operation is no longer just the idea of ​​a certain person or group, but a problem for the entire southern border. Whether it is the recruitment of soldiers or the transportation and storage of food and supplies, it needs to be carefully planned in advance and carried out step by step. Only by laying a solid foundation can the subsequent military operations be carried out smoothly.

At this time, Han Xin, who had been silent all this time, suddenly asked, "My lord, how exactly are we going to launch the attack this time? And how many troops will we mobilize?"

Han Xin looked serious and solemn, and even addressed Gao Yao as his lord without hesitation. This action not only showed the close relationship between the people present, but also showed that Han Xin attached great importance to this war.

After all, as an outstanding general, he is well aware of the importance of pre-war planning. Only by understanding the specific strategies and troop deployment details in advance can he formulate targeted countermeasures to ensure that there are no mistakes.

"Starting from Gudan City, the army marched northward. This military operation was carried out in close cooperation between the First Corps and the Navy. Their primary task was to capture the front line of Dongjiao, Qi County and Jibei in just half a year. With the existence of the navy, you can provide sufficient supplies anytime and anywhere, and there is no need to worry about the shortage of logistical support. Once this line of defense is successfully occupied, the army will use it as a solid strategic base to firmly defend and occupy it, and not give the enemy more opportunities."

"At the same time, another group of troops will also set out. The Second Corps will be the main force, and the Third Corps will fully support it. Among them, the Second Corps will be responsible for launching a direct attack on Hengshan and Jiujiang; while the Third Corps will need to direct its attack towards the three areas of Cangwu, Dongting and Lujiang."

"Not only that, before the Third Legion mobilizes, I will use the Chamber of Commerce to disrupt the grain prices in these places. Through the coordinated use of various commercial means, the ultimate goal is to completely incorporate these three counties into our territory!"

At this time, Gao Yao was constantly marking the map, talking about the entire battle plan, and pointing out and explaining the key locations in detail.

The baton in his hand moved back and forth on the map, accurately marking the trend of the attack and the specific tactical arrangements. In this way, the originally complex and changeable battlefield situation instantly became clear. No matter who it was, they could quickly distinguish the primary and secondary, and clearly understand the grand goal to be achieved in this war.

"After careful consideration, I decided to adopt a strategy of advancing on both fronts simultaneously. My plan is to go all out to achieve our pre-set goals in just half a year, and to conquer and completely occupy the southeastern coastal line in one fell swoop. As long as we can achieve this strategic goal, we will be in control of the core grain production area of ​​the entire world, and from now on, we will no longer have to worry about the supply of food and fodder."

Gao Yao was full of enthusiasm as he expounded on the key points and ultimate goal of this operation - to completely occupy the entire Jianghuai region. This area has been a famous grain producing area since ancient times. With the high-quality grain seeds in Gao Yao's hands, it can be said that within three years, he will no longer have to worry about the problem of food shortage.

"Not only that, we also have a strong cavalry division and a well-trained and well-equipped special forces division as a solid backing, which can cooperate closely with this large-scale military operation in all aspects. The total number of troops dispatched this time is as high as 180,000, and the navy has been included in the statistics. As for the Fourth Corps, it needs to temporarily shoulder the responsibility of guarding the Hanzhong defense line."

At this point, Gao Yao paused for a moment. After all, in the previous battle against the Peacock Kingdom, the soldiers of the Fourth Legion performed well, made great achievements, and earned a lot of merits. I wonder how many soldiers from other troops envied them! Therefore, if the difficult combat mission was given to the Fourth Legion again this time, it might cause some unnecessary controversy and dissatisfaction.

Gao Yao didn't want his troops to have rifts, as they would no longer be able to cooperate on the battlefield, which would undoubtedly lead to greater losses. Therefore, he naturally had to distribute the credit appropriately to a certain extent when fighting, and no one side could dominate alone.

"Everyone, after you return, you must quickly discuss the details of this military expedition and report it to me as soon as possible. Do you understand?"

Gao Yao looked at Xiao He and others in front of him with a serious face, his eyes sharp and firm.

"Here!"

Everyone responded in unison. They knew Gao Yao's style of doing things. Once he made up his mind to do something, he would never change his mind easily. Now that the decision to send troops had been made, the next step was to go all out to implement the specific matters.

The small talk just now came to an end for the time being. The serious matters concerning national affairs had been basically discussed and settled. What remained were those details that needed to be carefully polished. For example, how many soldiers should be led to the battle, what kind of marching route should be chosen to be both efficient and safe; how much military supplies should be carried to be sufficient to deal with various possible situations; how to reasonably carry weapons and equipment to ensure that they can be quickly used in battle, etc.

In addition, the specific action time needs to be accurately determined, as well as who should be the right person to lead the troops... This series of details is crucial, and any omission in any link may lead to the failure of the entire military operation.

Gao Yao would not easily personally participate in such trivial and complicated detailed discussions. After all, as the lord, he had more macro and important strategic deployments to think about and plan.