Chapter 177: Prepare

Chen Shangfa led troops to capture Ding Fugui who had been secretly returned. Forty-two pieces of silver were found from him. Ding Fugui turned poor before Halong, and now he carries a large amount of silver, which confirms the correctness of what Wang Gouyu said.
Everyone got all the dirty things. After a heavy blow on the spot, Ding Fugui confessed immediately and admitted that he had done what was appropriate for Annan officials.
In a large tent, Chen Shangfa once pulled the beaten nose and swollen Ding Fugui with one hand and looked at Sun Bin and said, "This is how we sold all of our 10,000 people for dozens of dollars. What should we do now, Mr. Sun? You have an idea! "
Chen Shangfa was reckless and used to speaking frankly. Sun Bin did not return to him after hearing it, turned his head to look at Ye Chenglin.
"Have you heard anything from the investigating brothers?"
"Mr. Xun, there is a large army of Annan troops in the direction of Haiphong Province in the south of Halong, and all the roads from Halong to other areas are under martial law."
"How many people are there in the enemy army? What is the equipment of the army?"
"The investigation time is urgent, and the staff and brothers are not too close to the investigation. However, the Annan army barracks stretched for dozens of miles. A rough estimate is that the number of troops is more than 10,000.
According to observations, most of the Annan troops on the outskirts were equipped with old-fashioned breech guns, and some of them were equipped with cold weapons such as knives, bows, and arrows. As for the troops equipped with breech guns, due to no in-depth investigation, they were not found for the time being. "
"The French people intend to annex Annan and restrict European countries from selling advanced weapons to Annan. According to the intelligence of the Haiphong Provincial Army under investigation, the Governor of Haiphong will not exceed 500 troops equipped with rifle guns." Sun Bin provided according to various parties. Analysis of the true strength of Annan ’s troops:
The Governor of Haiphong ’s Li Yu controls the two provinces of Haiphong and Guang’an. The total number of regular troops in the two provinces is about 10,000. There is no sign of military deployment in Haiyang Province. The action was not the will of the Hue court, but the Governor ’s own action alone.
Haiphong Province is an important trading port in the north of Annan. Li Yu ’s tax revenue from the port ’s commercial taxation is a bit more generous than that of the mainland ’s provinces. However, the majority of the commercial benefits have been taken away by the French. To the officials at all levels, there is not much to be used in the army.
Some time ago, Li Yu led the coastal defense forces to siege Wu Ya terminal. Not only did he not destroy Wu Ya terminal, but his troops also lost thousands of troops. Based on this, Li Yu's troops were not as good as the peasant army troops of the same force. In addition, our ministry removed 300 people stationed on Natuna Island in Halong. There were a total of 1,200 young soldiers, one thousand Dreiser rifles, and five hundred old-fashioned muskets. The recruited 2,700 young and strong people can use nearly 4,000 troops. Four thousand people have a chance to deal with 10,000 Annan officers and soldiers who are weak in fighting. "
Before the battle, morale can not be discouraged. Sun Bin deliberately highlighted the strengths of the headquarters and the weaknesses of Annan ’s forces while analyzing the comparison of the strengths of the enemy and ourselves, and did not mention the advantages of Annan ’s home operations.
"The Haiphong Province ’s army is mobilized near Halong, and their hinterland is bound to be empty. Our army might as well take advantage of Annan ’s forces to know their intentions in advance. Instead of confronting Annan ’s main forces, the entire army broke into the heart of Haiphong. , End their old nest in one fell swoop. "
Wandering combat is a common combat method used by the peasant army. Soon after Sun Bin's remarks, Wu Fengdian proposed his own combat plan.
"The main force of our army is out, and there are no troops left in the big camp. What about the young and old who stay in the camp?"
Chen Zongbai countered.
"All the old and young in the camp village were withdrawn into the mountains, and the Halong camp village was left to Annan's army. After our main force successfully attacked the rear of the sea defense, it was a big deal to call the young and the children to choose a new place to build camps."
"Wu Yingchang's idea is good, but the cost of abandoning Halong Yingzhai and nearly ten thousand young people to flee to the forest is too great."
Sun Bin spoke out to stop the two people's dispute, and said, "Our army is a regular field force, and we ca n’t choose to flee without rear when we encounter the enemy like we did in the past.
Our army has been based in Annan for more than a month. The forces that trained soldiers and defended Halong in a land that did not expand outwards were not really afraid of the Annan troops in the two provinces of Haiphong and Guang'an, but to help as many Chinese compatriots as possible in all parts of Annan .
At present, the Governor of Haiphong is the enemy of our army for no reason, and he wants to wipe us out in one shot. In this case, the two sides have no possibility of reconciliation. Therefore, I decided that since the Annan troops are not benevolent, do n’t blame our injustice. The Annan troops are going to fight. Let ’s expand the battlefield, destroy the Annan troops under Li Yu, and take the two provinces of Guang'an and Haining from the Annans as ours. territory. "
"Mr. Sun is happy, the brothers don't want to nest in this small place in Halong for a long time. If you give an order, let's attack the Annan turtle grandson on Dog Day!"
"Not in a hurry, our army is not large in number, forcibly attacking the Annan troop camps and the losses are not small. Wait another two days before the Halong camp village, the entire army will meet the Annan troop!"
"Observe!" All officers in the tent immediately rose to salute, waiting for Sun Bin's specific order.
"Chen Shangfa!"
"I'm here." Chen Shangfa took a step forward. ~ Www.EbookFREE.me ~ Mountain camp defensive battalion west of the highland. When the main force counterattacked, they cooperated with the attack on the flank of Annan troops. The mountain camp rested for half a day. Each person carried three at noon today Day dry food set off. "
"Chen Shangfa takes orders!"
"Chen Zongbai and Wu Fengdian, you and your troops will immediately build a line of defense in front of the camp!"
"Observe!"
"Ye Chenglin summoned all the young and old muskets in the camp. The old guns in stock were given priority to those with combat experience. The young and unarmed people cut down the trees, cut them into sticks, tied them with hatchets and iron gun heads.
The first battalion and the convened young and strong formed a reserve team, ready to go into battle! "
"Let's order!" ...
A preparation order was issued, and all the old and young in Yingzhai were mobilized to dig trenches and strengthen the defense of Yingzhai. On the other side, Li Yu, the governor of Annan Coast Defense, also received news from Ding Fugui.
"Tang Shang Sun Bin immediately went down to the sea today, and God bless the officials to destroy the rebels!"
After scanning the contents of the stationery, Li Yu was in a good mood and immediately ordered: "Chen Wuyuan obeys orders! Two days later, the whole army will attack, and the Halong Rebellion will be destroyed by World War I!"
"My lord, the Hainan Defence and Guang'an Provincial Regiment only came in half. The other rebel forces are still on the road. Please wait and see."
"Several militia groups are armed, and when they come, they also follow the soldiers for their contributions!"
Inside the official post, an obese military general proudly said: "The Governor is assured that over 1,000 refugees and gangsters will be wiped out!"
"Okay! The kingdom is in need of a strong general like General Chen. After this war, my official asked for the help of Governor Chen Ti, and I ask the Holy Lord to appoint General Chen as the Governor of a province!"
"Thank you, Governor, for your promotion." The obese general was pleased, said a few words of good words, and then hurried to the barracks to arrange all preparations before the battle.