After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

After sending away Guo Kui and other generals, Han Ming brought Wang Shao, Yan Da, Wang En, Zhang Qiao, Jing Yu and Yan Ming to the military map.

"I'm sure you all have the same doubts as them. Next, I will focus on explaining the mission of your Deng (zhou) Lai (zhou) Navy Corps!"

When Han Ming said the six words "Denglai Navy Corps", Wang Shao and the other six reacted instantly. They vaguely realized what their mission was.

"Originally, the navy was to depart from Cangzhou, cross the Bohai Sea, and conduct landing operations in the Luan River area."

"But Cangzhou is too close to the boundary river. If we go out to sea from here, the Liao army's spies will easily find out our movements."

"For this reason, the Eastern Theater Command's naval formations can only be concentrated in Denglai Prefecture and Lai Prefecture, with the 'Denglai Naval Corps' as their combat unit."

According to historical records, in the Western Zhou Dynasty, there were no specific names for Chinese sea areas, and all visible seas were called "seas".

With the development of the economy, the increase in population, the rise of fisheries and the frequent occurrence of marine disasters along the coast, people began to name and distinguish the sea areas.

According to historical records, Bohai was renamed "Bohai" and Su Qin once said: There is Bohai in the north of Qi.

Tian Ken once said: Qi is limited by the Zhuo River in the west and has the advantage of Bohai Sea in the north.

Bohai Sea is also called "Shaohai". "Han Feizi" records: Duke Jing of Qi traveled to Shaohai Sea.

Since the Yuan Dynasty, the name "Bohai" has been used to this day.

In other words, the name "Bohai" was also used during the Tang and Song dynasties.

After hearing Han Ming's explanation, Wang Shao and others took a quick look at the huge military map, comparing the situation of sailing out to sea from Cangzhou and Denglai, and nodded in agreement.

"In this case, our strategic direction must also change!"

"Zichun's previous strategy of using the navy to raid the Luan River estuary, then advancing upstream to attack Luanzhou and Shicheng, and sweeping across the prefectures east of Jizhou, is no longer viable."

"In order to better utilize the overall advantages of the Bohai Bay and the navy, we need to look beyond the Yanyun area."

Han Ming patted the Liaodong Peninsula hard, especially the protruding "Shizikou" (now Lushunkou).

"General Han wants to attack the Liaodong area!!!"

Wang Shao was the first to react and looked at the other party in surprise.

"Originally, I hadn't considered any strategic deployment beyond Yanyun. After all, Liao is vast, and it's a foolish dream to conquer it in one battle."

"But the war situation is changing rapidly, and that's exactly what's happening right now. The court spent so much time and effort to build the Denglai Navy, not just to coordinate with the infantry and cavalry to carry out flanking harassment."

"We must maximize the value of the navy!!!"

"In fact, I didn't intend to let the Denglai Navy land at the mouth of the Luan River from the beginning. What I wanted was to move the state!"

Han Ming stroked Qianzhou, where Yuguan was located. This was the location of Shanhaiguan in later generations. As long as Qianzhou could be captured, the entire Yanyun area within the pass could be locked down.

By then, the reinforcements coming from Liaozhongjing Road will be blocked outside Yumen Pass, and the Song army will be able to sweep across the Yanyun area more easily.

"Then why did Commander Han choose to launch a surprise attack in the area around Shizikou?"

"That's the Liaodong region, belonging to the Liaodongjing Road. It's a whole Liaozhongjing Road away from Yuguan!"

Wang En looked at the other party with some confusion. He had never seen such a leaping strategic layout before.

"This is what I mean when I say the battle situation changes rapidly!"

Han Ming took out a letter and handed it to Wang Shao's man to read.

The petition was a simple one. The Hesuguan tribe of Liaodongjingdao and Cheng Lan and other "assassin" organizations of the Song Dynasty reached an agreement. They raised troops to disrupt the enemy's rear during the Northern Expedition as a sign of sincerity, and begged the Song Dynasty to accept them as Song citizens after the Liao Dynasty was destroyed in the future.

Hesuguan tribe is the name of a tribe. It is also written as Hesukuan or Hasihan.

"Hesuguan" means "fence" in the Jurchen language. It was one of the subordinate tribes of Liao.

The ethnic group is Jurchen, also known as "Hesuguan Jurchen".

At the beginning of the Liao Dynasty, thousands of powerful families among the Jurchen tribes moved south and settled in the area south of Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province to Jin and Fu counties in order to take precautions, hence the name.

It was divided into seven tribes, and the Liao Dynasty established the Hesuguan Jurchen Kingdom Palace to govern them.

At the beginning of the Jin Dynasty, Aguda led an army to attack the Liao Dynasty, and the tribe surrendered to the Jin Dynasty and became an important part of the emerging Jurchen people.

In this world, as the Song Dynasty rose to power, the Liao Kingdom's national strength declined day by day, and the conflicts among the various ethnic groups within it became more and more intense.

Many tribes have heard that the Southern Song Dynasty treated them well, especially the rumors that the Southwestern Yi and other tribes had surrendered to the Song Dynasty. Now, although they may not have fine clothes and delicious food, they have enough food, clothing and good housing.

This alone attracted many ethnic minority tribes of this era.

What did the ancient people desire most? Simply to have enough food to eat, warm clothes to wear, and a comfortable home to live in. That was a perfect life.

The Song Dynasty perfectly implemented this during the Second Five-Year Plan.

Relying on the huge number of refugees and the business groups that gradually occupied the mainstream of society, the "big infrastructure era" that combined the two has arrived.

During this period, the economy of the Song Dynasty was unprecedentedly prosperous, and the needs of food, clothing, housing and transportation were basically met.

Ordinary people in ancient times were easily satisfied, so such a good life made many people in neighboring countries extremely envious.

The Jurchen "Hesuguan tribe", who had lived in the territory of Liao and had been suppressed for many years, was one of those who wanted to relocate.

To this end, the leader of the Hesuguan tribe, Hesuguan Shiman, took the initiative to contact the Song Dynasty many times, and even risked being discovered by the Liao spy organization "Long Xijin" to contact the Song Dynasty's "assassin".

When Cheng Lan first took over Liang Wenxin's position, he knew that his teacher had already extended his influence into the Liao Kingdom's Tokyo Road in previous years and had connections with many Jurchen tribes.

However, he did not expect that not long after he took office, news came back from the front that the Hesuguan tribe wanted to surrender and offer land.

How could Cheng Lan miss such a great opportunity? Not only did he build a communication line by sea, he also personally went to Liaodongjingdao incognito to meet with Hesuguan Shiman.

The meeting and conversation between the two sides was a great success for both the host and the guest. One side wanted to take the initiative to get closer, while the other side wanted to use them to disrupt the situation in Liaodong.

In this way, the two sides hit it off and established a secret line.

When Yelu Jun, Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Hongji fell out, Han Ming realized that the time was ripe and started the Northern Expedition to Yanyun.

At the same time, the Hesuguan tribe also took the initiative to request to disrupt the situation in Liaodong during the Northern Expedition to support the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty.

As a result, coupled with the failure of the Cangzhou Navy and the establishment of the Denglai Navy Corps, Han Ming realized whether the Song Dynasty could recapture Yanyun in one battle and then pacify the entire Liaodong region.

The most important of these is the seizure of the Liaoxi Corridor, and this requires the Denglai Navy to step in and resolve.

"General Han is going to recapture the entire Yanyun and Liaodong regions in one battle!!!"

Yanda took a breath in shock.

"It is indeed a good time for the Hesuguan tribe to support the Song Dynasty's Northern Expedition."

"If the situation in Liaodong becomes chaotic, the troops in Liaozhong and Jingdao will be unable to protect both ends."

"When the time comes, the main force of the Song army will march north from Yuguan Pass, while the Denglai Navy and the Hesuguan troops will march southeast from Liaodong. They will then join forces in the Liaoxi Corridor and expel the Liaozhongjingdao from their rule in Liaoxi!"

Wang Shao came up with a complete set of strategic plans in an instant, and Han Ming was very satisfied with such a rapid layout.

"Brother Zichun has become more and more like a famous general in recent years."

"Then I will not interfere too much with the navy's strategic deployment."

"Send the order!"

Han Ming's sudden loud shout startled all the generals and made them stand up straight and listen to his orders.

"Appoint Wang Shao as the main general, Zhang Qiao as the deputy general, Yan Da as the lieutenant general, and Wang En, Jing Yu, and Yan Ming as the vanguard generals to form the Denglai Navy Corps."

"You have two tasks. One is to seize Yuguan Pass and block the passage between the Yanyun area and the outside of the pass."

"The other is to seize Shizikou and cooperate with and assist the Hesuguan tribe's plan to disrupt Liaodong."

"Whether this battle can determine the fate of Yanyun and Liaodong depends on your abilities."

"I will celebrate your success in Youzhou Prefecture!"

As soon as Han Ming finished speaking, Wang Shao and the other six people looked excited and responded with a fist salute.

"I will strictly follow the orders of General Han. We must lock down Yuguan Pass, seize Shizikou, and decide the fate of Yanyun and Liaodong in one battle!!!"