Chapter 2284 Sea Road
Crews from Rinan County like old sailors are not extremely scarce. Although there are not many people, there is no problem with getting dozens of people. Moreover, most of these people are veterans with rich sailing experience. Some have been to Rinan County in recent years and are very familiar with the sea routes of Rinan County.
There have always been two routes to Rinan County, one is the land route through Jiaozhi County, and the other is the sea route from Zhuya County to Rinan County.
Compared with the routes by land, this route by sea can save at least two-thirds of the distance, which is very convenient.
As long as there is a guide, the next thing will be much easier. Yang Hu only needs to wait for several other grain transport fleets to gather all the sea ships, so that at least one battalion of troops can be transported to Rinan County.
Yang Hu planned to lead the infantry battalion to land in Rinan County. Now the Wei army has almost more than 100 sea ships. Just about transporting troops, it is no problem to transport 20,000 to 30,000 people at one time.
However, this time the Wei army landed in Rinan County and fought alone. Therefore, in addition to personnel, they also had to carry sufficient food, grass, war horses, and weapons. These things took up even more space than people. Therefore, transporting an infantry battalion of 15,000 troops was almost the limit for the Wei army's maritime fleet.
However, the infantry battalion is the elite of the Wei army and has extraordinary combat power. Even if it goes north and enters Jiaozhi County, the 30,000 troops of the Wu army may not be its opponent.
What's more, this infantry battalion is Yang Hu's direct line. She thought that Yang Hu started as an infantry captain step by step and finally achieved his current achievements and status. Therefore, Yang Hu may not trust other battalions, but he will never trust the infantry battalion.
Wen Qin and Zhang Tong heard that Yang Hu was going to go to the expedition in person, so they hurriedly dissuaded him, thinking that Yang Hu was too risky. After all, going to Rinan County was full of huge risks. Yang Hu, as the commander of the legion, was the pillar of the legion and could not be misled. Therefore, Wen Qin and Zhang Tong both took the initiative to ask for the war and asked to go to the expedition instead of Yang Hu.
"This trip is very dangerous. How can the governor take risks in person? We are willing to lead the army to the expedition, and I hope the governor will allow it."
Yang Hu said calmly: "You have more important chores to do. The preparations for Jilong Mountain in World War II have been completed. After our governor left, you will lead your army to attack Jilong Mountain immediately. The more firm you fight, the more ruthless you will fight, the safer I will be there."
Yang Hu's action this time was to adopt the strategy of splitting and attacking. While expeditioning to Rinan County, he would launch a second attack on Jilong Mountain, so that most of the Wu army could be involved and they could not look south.
As for whether the Wei army can take down Jilong Mountain this time, it has become less important. The Wei army's real main attack direction has been moved from the northern line to the southern line. Yang Hu asked Wen Qin and Zhang to lead the army to attack Jilong Mountain, and the purpose is very clear, that is, to restrain the Wu army.
If Jilong Mountain can be taken down, it would be great, so that the Wei army can form a pincer attack on Jiaozhi County from the north and south.
If you can't get down Jilong Mountain, it won't matter. At least about half of the Wu army will be trapped in Jilong Mountain and unable to move, which undoubtedly provides convenience for the Wei army to go north from Rinan County.
Yang Hu determined this strategic arrangement very early. Although Wen Qin and Zhang Tong were still a little worried, Yang Hu insisted on this arrangement, and they had no choice but to follow Yang Hu and prepare for action.
Hundreds of sea ships gathered at the port of Hepu. They arrived in batches, but according to the previous practice, after unloading the cargo, the sea ships would return soon and go back to Qiantang to transport grain and cargo.
In this way, all sea ships are divided into four batches, and a fleet will dock every few days, repeating itself.
Although this kind of transportation seems boring, many crew sailors are happy. After all, only the Wei army can afford such high-priced freight. For these crew members and sailors, this is a huge gift.
You know, the government had used to requisition their ships, and the freight fees they gave were pitifully small. Even the minimum life problem could not be solved, but no one dared to disobey. After all, if you go against the government, wouldn’t it be a death penalty? If the government was randomly charged, these ship workers would be dead.
Therefore, when dealing with the government, these ship workers have hardships, no complaints, and no matter how much grievances they feel, they can only suffer.
This time, the Wei State destroyed Wu, and the Wei army collected all the sea ships along the coast. After hearing this news, both the ship owners and the ship workers were nervous and anxious, thinking that the new court was even darker and more cruel than the old court. They were even ready to work for the new court for nothing. As long as the new court did not deliberately make things difficult for them, it would be considered a burning incense.
But unexpectedly, although the Wei army forcibly requisitioned their ships, the freight price offered was nearly 30% higher than the average price, which was more than three times higher than the previous bids by the Wu government.
All the boatmen were stunned. This was almost something they dared not dream of. Although the freight costs of private transportation are not low, no one can guarantee that there will be business often. In other words, this trip is enough to make money for this trip. If the next trip is out of business, they can only wait and make ends meet.
However, the Wei army's errands were continuous. When they came back this trip, they immediately went to sea again, and even had no time to rest. Because the Wei army's requirements were strict, they never defaulted on freight, but they also required that these sea boats not to stop, speed up the transportation speed as much as possible, and continuously transported food, grass and material resources from Qiantang to Jiaozhou.
Of course, these ship owners and ship workers are unlucky. Only by pulling and running faster can you earn more money.
Although they were tired from Yangzhou and Jiaozhou, they were all satisfied. Such beautiful and bad things lasted for a longer time, the better, so that they could realize their dream of getting rich.
There is really a world of difference between the old court and the new court. These boat workers are talking about the goodness of the new court from the bottom of their hearts. It is really good to change the dynasty. They are all from Wei now. If anyone still says they are from Wu, these people will be anxious with him.
In fact, ordinary people are so real. In their hearts, they naturally have a reputation. Loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is nonsense. Whoever can benefit the people will support the people, and if they exploit the people, the people will oppose the people. There is absolutely nothing to discuss about this.
Chapter completed!