Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 636 Zhang Guo's Talent

Going up to the sea fleet, there are two major fleets, which are definitely strategic-level settings. The commander of the fleet is second only to the chief and deputy commanders of the guards and navy.It is a pity that the two major fleets have not yet been finalized, and they are still in the statutes to be discussed by the Privy Council. After all, they are too large.

Zhang Guo commanded the patrol ship, and he could be regarded as the commander of the next brigade, so the future is bright.

Li Changsheng commanded a vanguard sea-ship team, which was equivalent to the level of a military commander, but he was not a full-time officer, because his commander flag was not a golden anchor, or even a three-silver anchor. According to court practice, it was just a test of authority.

He suppressed all his thoughts, and looked at Zhang Guo with a smile. This guy has been involved in the war since Salmon Island, and Tuomen Road.

In the end, when the team was formed, the cruiser Yingyang became the ship under the command of the vanguard sea ship team.

The attack on the Jinjun Port was kept secret, only the guards and the Navy Commander knew about it. Zhang Guo asked him more than once to insinuate, but he kept his mouth shut and did not answer, but Zhang Guo seemed very unwilling.

Seeing Li Changsheng smiling but not speaking, Zhang Guo smiled awkwardly and said, "Going out to sea from Shamen Island, I see the tide and astrology, we are heading northwest, it seems that we are really going to Luanzhou, am I right?"

Li Changsheng frowned.He couldn't deny Zhang Guo's words. Any veteran sailor with experience and careful observation, combined with Sinan, the sun, stars, and wind direction, and compared them with topographic maps, estimated which military state along the coast to attack, which was generally not bad.

What's more, there are also the topographic maps of the world and the topographic maps of the Song Dynasty published by Yuquanshan Academy. These are maps drawn by Wang Xiu.

At the same time, the Ministry of War's Staff Division and the Privy Council's Speed ​​Division both have organizations for topographical surveys, and envoys of all sizes are scattered in the name of doing business to draw more accurate pictures of military essentials.

Of course, these top-secret maps were handed down to posterity, causing the attention of historians in the absence of satellites.It is unimaginable that such a precise map could be drawn without precise scientific instruments, especially a map of the world, which has aroused active debate, and the Book of Mountains and Seas has gained the attention of the world.

"You'll understand when the time comes!" Li Changsheng said unhurriedly.

Zhang Guo frowned, and said displeasedly: "What's the use of keeping secrets at sea? Even if there are Jurchen secret agents, it is impossible to fly to the shore to inform. In fact, many sailors understand that there is no need to deceive themselves, why not encourage everyone? "

Li Changsheng patted his forehead. What Zhang Guo said made sense. Experienced veteran sailors definitely knew the direction the fleet was heading. it is good?"

Zhang Guo looked at Li Changsheng cunningly, blinked his eyes, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, as I expected, with this battle, the merits will never go down to Chibi, and the Sanzi Golden Anchor Flag will belong to the second brother sooner or later."

Of course, Li Changsheng has the ambition to become a bodyguard, sailor, and commander, and he is even more ambitious to become a privy envoy. Zhang Guo did not evade his thoughts, and said with a faint smile: "In other words, if your ship approaches and fires, you must Just suppress the captives."

Zhang Guo glanced at Li Changsheng, and did not express any objection. Li Changsheng was hailed as a hero among the nine sons of the king's family. He knew that since Tang opened the Jinshi Department, he was the only civil and military champion. The future bodyguards and water troops will all command, and even be able to enter the two prefectures by virtue of their military exploits.

Thinking that they are only one year apart, their futures are vastly different. To reach Li Changsheng's current status, he needs more than ten years of hard work according to shifts, and it still needs to be smooth sailing. Being able to follow Mr. early, think about the difference between Zong Liang, Li Changsheng, and Feng Yuan.

However, he suppressed his strange thoughts, no matter how envious he was, it was useless, and he had to rely on his own efforts. He said, "With 5000 people on the transfer ship landing, what are the chances of winning?"

Li Changsheng knew that Zhang Guo asked the point, what can the thousands of sailors go ashore to do?What are the chances of winning if the Golden Army cavalry is ready?He couldn't help hesitating: "Surprise attack, whatever results can be achieved."

Zhang Guo raised his brows, and said playfully, "Second brother is busy with military affairs, didn't he pay attention to Shanzhang's theory of sea power?"

Li Changsheng was displeased, and said reluctantly, "Oh, tell me."

"The water army actually takes control of the sea as the basis, and achieves the purpose of weakening the enemy's country and even forcing surrender. The key lies in the decisive battle in the ocean and the control of the throat and waterways. The landing operation is just an auxiliary deterrence. Seize the island or act as the forward of the horse infantry, control the landing site and immediately establish an offensive camp. , Persist until the horse infantry forms a deterrent."

"However, the head of the mountain also said another form, that is, the navy has its own horse infantry, which can independently take on the responsibility of conquering small countries, but the scale is too large, which is suitable for small countries in the South China Sea, not for the north."

"Thousands of soldiers of the Tiger Wing Army in this battle are only for training. The head of the mountain has a long-term consideration, but what he didn't expect is that the climate in the north and the south are different, and the experience in the north cannot satisfy the South China Sea." Zhang Guo said a lot, and it was also a gift. Li Changsheng reminds me.

Li Changsheng nodded silently. He had to admit that Zhang Guo was a natural general of the navy. He only dabbled in this field occasionally, but he was lucky, so he said: "You are right, but this battle still needs to be landed. To destroy their navy, even if it costs thousands of people, it is worth it."

"It's a pity to pay thousands of elite soldiers for those broken ships." Zhang Guo shook his head, disagreeing with Li Changsheng's point of view.

Li Changsheng frowned, and said lightly: "Is there a good way to change it?"

"Second brother, our main task is at sea. The intention of the head of the mountain is very obvious. Annihilate the captive navy ships, and then pull the Tiger Wing Army up to practice their hands." Zhang Guo smiled meaningfully.

Li Changsheng is a bit unpredictable, but it doesn't prevent him from understanding. Zhang Guo obviously doesn't understand. He smiled and said: "Come on, the clippers will be released later, and I will go to the commander's boat with me."

Zhang Guo rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Okay, second brother, let's go down to eat, and the dinner will be cold."

"The food appetite is too monotonous, it's really hard to swallow!" Li Changsheng shook his head with a wry smile. He really didn't want to eat the food on the boat. There were bean sprouts every day.

"If you don't want to eat, you have to eat. It's not good to be hungry. Anyway, the head of the mountain proposed to improve the food of the navy. I think it will be comfortable after the battle." Zhang Guo laughed.

"Fortunately, there are fresh fish in the net, otherwise I would really not be able to eat it." Li Changsheng waved his hand and walked to the lower warehouse.

(End of this chapter)