Ming Zuo

Chapter 836

"Arrive at the port ahead, ready to disembark!"

The sound of orders spread to all corners of the ship, cheering up all the drowsy primitives.

They ran out of the cabin one after another, ignoring the cold sea wind, looking forward.

Not far ahead, the endless coastline is already clearly visible.There are also various buildings on the shore, all of which are very tall and majestic.

You can even see a lot of people running back and forth, it seems very busy.

The port stretches for several miles, and there are ships docking beside each trestle bridge, and then leaving, it seems that there is no time to stop.

"Chief of Staff, have we arrived in Shandong?"

Lian Shanhai sent an expectant inquiry.

There is no way, the sea voyage this way has already given them enough.

Although none of these people was seasick, living on the boat for nearly a month could definitely drive people crazy.

What the naked eye can see every day, apart from the blue sky, is the blue sea.The only place where the feet can walk is the boat under the feet.

Moreover, the boat sails on the sea with ups and downs, making people always erratic.

During this period, they encountered a storm.

The waves as tall as a mountain kept churning, pushing the sailboat to sway like fallen leaves, and it seemed that it could capsize at any time.

On that day, these natives were all desperate and thought they were doomed.

When the storm passed and calm returned, many warriors who could not blink their eyes in the face of life and death cried shamefully.

If it weren't for Bai Dasheng's painstaking comfort, they would all want to jump off the boat and swim back.

Now that they finally saw land, the primitive people all cheered.They don't want to do it all over again if they can.

However, Bai Dasheng's answer made them feel like they were hit hard.

"This is Jeju Island, which is a transit point to Shandong. We need to stop here to replenish fresh water and food, and make repairs by the way. From here to Shandong, there are still three days' journey."

Lian Shanhai and the others looked at each other, feeling ashamed.

"Chief of Staff, how big is Shandong?"

Speaking of this, Bai Dasheng is very proud.

"All the places we have traveled belong to Shandong. In the future, our territory will expand countless times."

A group of primitive people couldn't help feeling refreshed after hearing his description.They fantasized about what such a world would look like?
The fleet entered the port smoothly.

When they got closer, everyone discovered that the rest of the fleets that came here were all transporting troops.

Teams of soldiers from the new army disembarked in an endless stream, and the number of them was unknown, and they soon filled the port.

Bai Dasheng sized it up and recognized it.

"This is the First Marine Division, come here to assemble."

Lian Shanhai did not understand the composition of the new army.

But seeing that the soldiers here are extremely strong and sturdy, and the weapons they carry are much better than those of the Beishang Army, I can't help feeling envious.

"When will our Northward Legion be able to do the same?"

Bai Dasheng comforted: "When the battle here is over and it is connected with Sakhalin Island, the Northward Legion will definitely be reorganized. By that time, you will be so strong."

Kanda came over, looking very enthusiastic.

"There's a war here? We can help."

Bai Dasheng couldn't stop laughing.

"The scale of the battle here is very large, and the enemy is the murderous Jianzhou people. You have not received professional training, so you cannot participate in such a battle."

When they heard that they were going to fight the Jianzhou people, the natives all changed their expressions in fright.

It is true that the Jianzhou Jurchens have created too much terror for them these years, and they would be terrified if they mentioned it.

"Let's go. Everyone has been floating on the boat for so long, now go ashore and have a good rest. Let's set off again after we recover."

The place where the fleet docked was Seogwipo on Jeju Island.

Now it has been transformed and is more prosperous than ordinary towns.

The pier by the sea has been built by the engineering department, and it can complete the docking of more than [-] ships at one time.There are also [-] workers working here, without any delay in the loading and unloading of goods.

With the progress of military mobilization, more and more new troops came to Jeju Island, prompting the construction of various facilities.

Just outside the wharf, there are endless houses of all kinds, restaurants, inns, and various shops, making this the most prosperous place in Jeju Island.

Even Shen Daoxun has been stationed here all year round and is unwilling to return to the official office.

The ocean-going fleet has a fixed foothold here.

Bai Dasheng asked his adjutant Duan Gongshu to accompany Lian Shanhai and others to the dormitory to rest, while he went to the General Command of the Eastern Group Army.

"The aborigines at Nuergandusi already have the heart to naturalize. If this trip goes well, they will all become citizens of Shandong. In this way, we will have a firm foothold in the north."

Knowing the situation in the north, Liu Yiyuan and others were all very excited.

Zuo Yong even lay down on the map and marked it.

"If all the natives on Sakhalin Island surrender, then we can invest more troops there. Once we attack Liaodong in the future, we can not only operate from the Korean Peninsula, Liaodong Peninsula, and Shanhaiguan, but also have a surprise army. Appearing behind the Jurchens is enough for them to drink a pot."

This huge strategic plan has been unanimously approved by everyone.

Zuo Hua stared at the sign of Heilongjiang and asked, "Where can this river lead? Can it be sailed? If it can, it will be of great use."

For this question, Baidasheng cannot give an accurate answer.

"According to the description of the local aborigines, this river seems to be endless. I don't know where the source is. When Jianzhou Jurchen passed by, it went down the river. Back then, Yishiha also went to Sakhalin Island by boat. It stands to reason that it should be possible. Leading to Liaodong."

In this era of war, the importance of rivers is self-evident.

Especially rivers that can sail boats can greatly reduce the logistical burden.

However, Sakhalin Island is thousands of miles away from Liaodong, and there are uninhabited primitive areas in the middle.There is no detailed information on the topography.

Liu Yiyuan recalled the information currently available.

"It seems that this big river can't reach Liaodong. The intelligence department has made many investigations and explorations in Liaodong, but there is no clue. If you want to connect Liaodong, I'm afraid you have to go a long way by land."

Everyone nodded, thinking it should be so.

However, it is of great significance to be able to establish a considerable military force behind Liaodong to outflank Houjin's retreat.

Liu Yiyuan made a proposal.

"The Sakhalin Island still needs to conduct a more in-depth survey of this big river to find a suitable road. Don't be afraid of [-], just in case. If it can be used in the future, it will be a great contribution."

Everyone is completely ignorant of what is going on in the upper reaches of Heilongjiang.

However, these young generals have no fear, and have already begun to think about how to develop and explore.

Their enterprising spirit has gone ahead of the Chinese people of this era.

(End of this chapter)