"Lord Ling, what are the arrangements?" Linghuyi asked immediately. When he heard Liang Chongxin say that his division might not be able to participate in the battle, he estimated that the war might be more urgent, but he was not willing to let his troops be fooled again. Bystanders, so reluctant to ask questions.
"Hey, I'm still a little unwilling. But it's not completely impossible. Master Ling didn't mention the specific time of the battle in his letter, but I analyze that it will not exceed half a year. It depends on the training status of your division. However, judging from the current situation, it may be a bit reluctant to participate in this battle." It is better to recruit generals than to stimulate them, Liang Chongxin deliberately belittled the combat effectiveness of the Shuangdui Garrison Division.
"Hey, Boss Liang, you can't say that. After all, the backbone of our division also comes from the First Division. I think our division is in very good shape now. Although it cannot be compared with the First Division, I It seems that the main reason is because they have never participated in a real war. It is impossible to train a strong army just by relying on such exercises and training." He Lianbo was a little anxious when he heard this, but he also heard the excitement in Liang Chongxin's tone. , but he was still unconvinced.
"Yes, the division commander is right. Now the combat effectiveness of our division has improved very quickly, especially the first and third regiments. They are in very good condition. The soldiers are very energetic. I estimate that there will be two more In the past month, basic training can fully achieve the expected goals. With another three months of basic tactical training, you can go into battle. How can you become a talent without going through the baptism of wind and rain? This is an eternal truth. I hope Mr. Liang can Give our division a chance to train and help it grow faster." Linghu Yi also quickly picked up the conversation.
"Well, that makes some sense, but whether you can really go into battle is not just a matter of verbal words. It will depend on the training status of the troops. If it doesn't work, I will never agree to play with the lives of the soldiers. To be honest, the Shuangdui Garrison Division has made rapid progress. I think it has gained some momentum in less than a month. But you must not relax. The First Division will also do everything possible to help, but the main thing is to rely on You guys." Liang Chongxin nodded.
After thinking for a while, Liang Chongxin continued: "I think Shanzhu needs to be notified to come back, and his independent 1st Infantry Division also needs to take a good rest in preparation for later synthetic training. Alas, let's talk about it in my heart Well, I really want to have a good fight. Apart from two solid battles with the northwest rebels, I haven’t had a good fight in the past two years. I still don’t know Mr. Li. The idea is to just fight a simple counterattack on the border, or to have a big battle once and for all? So I think the entire Northern Luzon army should target this battle and make preparations as soon as possible. , including Sang Sheng’s Vito Guard Division.”
"I really hope that there will be a big battle. It is best to fight all the way to the west. Go there and see how the world in the west is different from ours." Helianbo smacked his lips, showing his longing. look.
"Don't underestimate the Indians. Although the Indians are full of internal conflicts, our neighbors, the Punjabi tribes, are not weak. Just because they can repeatedly harass the five tribes on our western border and force them to endure the humiliation and pay tribute is not enough. It can be seen that their military strength is not as bad as imagined." Liang Chongxin said calmly.
"Boss Liang, you overestimate those guys. How capable can a guy who bows his head in front of the Luobi people be? If he really had the ability, I'm afraid he wouldn't pay as much tribute as the Luobi people every year. Well." He Lian Lianbo looked disdainful.
"Helian, let me tell you, this Indian Kingdom is an extremely complex and huge country. Its total population is probably not much less than our Tanghe Empire. It can be divided into dozens of tribes of different sizes, among which the largest There are about ten tribes, among which the Pangzhe tribe is one of them. Of course, it is not one of the largest ones, but it has a population of more than three million, and its strength cannot be underestimated." Liang Chongxin explained slowly. road.
"What deserves more attention is the Tik tribe behind it. The Tik tribe is now one of the three major tribes in the Indian Kingdom, and its strength has actually surpassed that of Mowal III, who still serves as the nominal Indian Kingdom. The Hyderabad tribe is on par with the Yakuan tribe located in the west of the Indian Kingdom. They have long been dissatisfied with the Hyderabad tribe, which has declined in strength but holds central power. That's why the Pancha tribe has expressed dissatisfaction with the Hyderabad tribe. Tribal provocations occur frequently, and the aggression and oppression against the five ethnic minorities in our western border is just a result of their natural disposition. Of course, this is also the most important basis for our intervention in the war."
"Once we have a head-on conflict with the Pancha tribe, the Tik tribe may be wary at first, but if the conflict expands, it is not yet certain whether the Tik tribe will be involved. The Tik people are a very large tribe with a population of more than ten million. Tribe, if there really is going to be a confrontation, I'm worried that we are not ready for this yet." Liang Chongxin concluded with worry.
"Master Li should have considered this issue. Division Commander, are you worrying too much?" Deputy Division Commander Qu Bo, who had not spoken until now, intervened.
"Master Li will definitely consider this issue. What I'm worried about is that our current strength in Northern Luzon is more than enough to deal with the Panzhe tribe, but if we want to directly confront the Tike tribe behind them, we may not be able to do it. If we draw more troops from the northwest county, I'm worried about whether it will affect our foundation in the northwest. After all, the economies of the four northwest prefectures have now entered a period of rapid development, but the surrounding situation is not optimistic. If something goes wrong, we can The gain outweighs the loss.”
Liang Chongxin said these words carefully. This was actually a disguised suspicion of the pros and cons of sending troops to India. Logically speaking, as a subordinate, saying these words would be charged with contempt for his superiors. Fortunately, although Wu Feng emphasized In battle, orders must be obeyed absolutely, but subordinates are also strongly encouraged not to blindly follow superiors. They should express more different opinions to avoid being arbitrary and self-willed. They can even be flexible under special circumstances. At this point, Wu Feng also repeatedly emphasized that strict control must be carried out. Otherwise, if this is the case, the army will not be an army.
Everyone was silent for a while. There is nothing wrong with being cautious on this issue. After all, it involves the adjustment of the entire strategic deployment, and no one dares to speak recklessly.
"If the division commander has a different opinion, he can actually write to Master Ling to see what they think about it. In addition, he can also convey our concerns to the superiors." Qu Bo broke the deadlock.
"Well, that's what I have in mind. But I'm also considering that it's not impossible to untie this knot." Liang Chongxin nodded slightly and smiled. "We only need to add two to three more appropriately in Northwest or Northern Luzon." These problems can be easily solved by setting up the strength of each division."
The other three people all gasped and shook their heads in unison. They had already heard about the frequent heated debates between Mr. Li's two leading figures representing the government and the military over the expansion of the army. Even the independent army led by Shanzhu now The 1st Infantry Division caused a stir in the city because it was integrated without notifying the government. As for the quarrels caused by the army establishment issues when the two sides were in the northwest, it was even more common. Now Liang Chongxin's proposal to form two or three more divisions is easy to say, but Mr. Li is currently far away in the imperial capital, and it is extremely difficult to get the discussions passed by the government officials in the northwest.
"Then what else did Lord Ling say in the letter?" Helianbo changed the topic, obviously not optimistic about Liang Chongxin's suggestion.
"It was also mentioned that a medium-sized fortress should be built at Zijing Pass, two hundred miles northwest of Shuangdui City. It may have been sent to Luman, asking Luman to hurry up. It is probably to attack the shielded bridgehead." Liang Chongxin After briefly introducing the rest of the contents of the letter, he handed the letter to Helianbo.
"This is a good idea. After the fortress is built, the troops can be stationed. They can advance to attack and retreat to defend. The five surrounding tribes will not have to worry about harassment by the people on the side. Moreover, it can also strengthen the management of merchants and increase tax revenue. It's strange. I agreed so readily at once." Linghu Yi then analyzed.
"I'm afraid it was Mr. Li who proposed this. I mentioned it to Mr. Li as early as when I came back from the trip to Green Sea Swamp, but it's just implemented faster now." Liang Chongxin shook his head and said, "If we can add two divisions, We can definitely open a gate to the west, and the role of the fortress can be fully utilized. By then, hey, the Indians' eastern flank will be completely exposed to us."
"The division commander still doesn't give up? Then we can give this suggestion back to Lord Ling and Lord Li in the form of a collective reflection and ask them to discuss it. I think this is also an opportunity." Qu Bo supported the opinion of his division commander. .
"No need, now we should seize the time to complete the current training mission. When I go back, I have to urge Lu Man to quickly start preparing for the construction of Bauhinia Fortress. It is the northwest gate of Northern Luzon. If it is completed the day earlier, it will be able to deter the people nearby. At the same time, you can also familiarize yourself with the local situation one day earlier. I think our first division of the Northwest Army is a bit unrealistic. I am afraid it will be difficult to return to the northwest for another year and a half."
After a pause, he added: "In addition, I'm afraid we have to send reconnaissance personnel to investigate the situation of Panzhe and their backstage Tik people as soon as possible, especially all the intelligence of the army. We cannot completely rely on local intelligence agencies. Their focus It is not completely consistent with our goals. I have already made suggestions to Mr. Li, hoping to establish an intelligence agency affiliated with our military to specialize in the reconnaissance and acquisition of military intelligence information, but Mr. Li immediately got involved. In the Imperial Capital, there is no further end to this matter." Liang Chongxin sighed and finished slowly.
He Lianbo comforted Liang Chongxin half-jokingly and said: "Boss Liang, our Northern Luzon has outstanding people and rich products, no less than the Northwest County. I think you should just change its name to the First Division of the Northern Luzon Army."
"Fart! You kid, I think you have fallen in love with the Dragon Whip in the Green Sea Swamp. No wonder you can't say anything nice. I think you feel a little bit too happy to be here." Liang Chongxin said with a strange smile.
"How can this happen? It's all Linghuyi who spreads rumors and slanders with his bad mouth. When we return to Shuangdui City, Linghuyi, you must invite us to have a good meal at Yingkeju to make up for my injury. Reputation, otherwise we will never let it go." He Lianbo yelled viciously, causing everyone present to laugh.
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