Chapter 536 The Second Battle of the Yalu River (7)
After talking about these things and entering the issue of landing on the Korean Peninsula, Xiao Jianjun first said: "Major General Luo, what do you think about the combat plan for landing on the Korean Peninsula."
In fact, on the way back, Luo Yue seriously considered the issue of landing on the Korean Peninsula. When Xiao Jianjun asked, he said, "If we only talk about tactics, landing on the Korean Peninsula is of course feasible. In the old time and space, there is a successful precedent for landing in Incheon. Strategically, landing on the Korean Peninsula can not only cause the Japanese army to be attacked from both sides, but also create favorable conditions for cutting off the Japanese army's rear supply line, which is to encircle and annihilate the main force of the Japanese army. Of course, the tactical arrangements of the whole body also require detailed research. Of course, the first thing to do is to determine the location of the landing. I have a preliminary idea about this, that is, the first choice should be in Zhennanpu, the second choice is Qunshan, and the third choice is Incheon."
Xia Bohai said: "Why is it not Incheon? You just said that there was a successful precedent for Incheon landing in the old time and space. Moreover, Incheon landed in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, close to South Korea. We can capture Seoul in one fell swoop, control the members of the South Korean royal family, and let the Korean royal family speak out for Japan's aggression. Isn't it more beneficial to us?"
Luo Yue said: "One time and another time, our era is different from the strategic goals we want to achieve. Of course, the landing locations we choose are different, and the experience of old time and space cannot be copied. First of all, the terrain and hydrological conditions of Incheon are not suitable for landing operations. There is only a narrow Feiyu Gorge waterway entering Incheon Port. If a ship sinks in this waterway, the entire channel will be blocked. Moreover, due to the hydrological limitations of tides, the landing ship can only choose to approach the Incheon Port at dusk during the high tide. In the old time and space, MacArthur, who commanded the landing in Incheon landing, also admitted that it was only with MacArthur's naval technical level at that time, it could offset some environmental disadvantages, and our current technical level is basically difficult to overcome these difficulties."
"Secondly, the tactical goals are different. The background of MacArthur's launch of Incheon landing is that the Korean army has reached Busan, and the South Korean army and the US army are almost driven into the sea. Therefore, the Incheon landing aims to cut off the Korean army's replenish the Korean army and completely annihilate the Korean army, and assist the South Korean army in counterattack and occupy the entire Korean Peninsula. This requires that "the landing location can not only cut off the Korean army's replenishment line, but also not too close to the battlefield, so as to leave room and time for troops to expand. If it is close to the battlefield, it will be attacked by the North Korean army immediately. Moreover, Incheon is close to Seoul. Therefore, after the US military lands, it quickly recovers Seoul, which is also of great political significance."
"But the goal of our landing this time is enough to mobilize Japan to withdraw its troops from the Yalu River, and we don't have to wipe out the Japanese army. It's enough to cause significant losses to the Japanese army. The most important thing is that I have no intention of occupying the Korean Peninsula. In this way, we occupy Seoul and control the Korean royal family is not very meaningful. This cannot be described as a useless rib. It is a hot potato. If it is not handled well, it will inevitably bring us political trouble. For example, in future negotiations, Japan uses the Korean royal family as the condition for exchange. If we accept it, it means that we have given up morality and will make South Korea irritate us, which is not conducive to our future expansion on the Korean Peninsula; but if we refuse, is it cost-effective to give up actual interests for the sake of the Korean royal family?"
"My first choice target town, Nanpu, is located at the mouth of the Datong River. It is a harbor city and the largest trading port in northern North Korea. It is far more suitable for landing operations than Incheon in geographical terms. Moreover, Japan's logistics center is located in Pyongyang, and Zhennanpu is the maritime gateway of Pyongyang, which is only more than 40 kilometers away from Pyongyang. Therefore, once we successfully land in Zhennanpu, no matter whether we can capture Pyongyang or not, we will force the Japanese army to withdraw from the Yalu River. The mountains are located at the southern end of the Korean Peninsula. In addition to the geographical environment suitable for landing operations, they are far away from the main battlefield and have sufficient time to transfer troops after landing.
Assemble and transport it to the ashore and deploy troops. In addition, the mountains are about 170 kilometers away from Seoul. After we land in the mountains, we can also threaten Seoul, restrain the Japanese army to rescue and leave time for the Japanese army to rescue. The Korean royal family is a hot potato for us, but it is definitely an important person for Japan. If it is really impossible, of course there is no way, but as long as it can be saved, the Japanese army will definitely try their best to save it. This will achieve the goal of mobilizing the Japanese army. This is why I chose Gunshan as the second choice. Incheon is in a good location, but the landing conditions are really bad and can only be ranked third."
Xia Bohai nodded and said, "Very good, Major General Luo, you have thought it carefully. Do you have anything else to ask?"
Wang Yunpeng said: "Major General Luo, I have no objection to other factors you put forward, but you think that we have little practical significance in controlling the Korean royal family. I have a little different opinion. This time we will not occupy the Korean Peninsula, but in the future we will inevitably expand our power to the Korean Peninsula. At that time, if we have the Korean royal family in our hands, we will go out to ask questions, and it can reduce our resistance to the Korean Peninsula. What do you think?"
Luo Yue said: "My idea is that if we control the Korean royal family, Japan will find someone else to replace it, or change South Korea from imperial to republic, or even merge South Korea and Japan. We want to expand to the Korean Peninsula, which must have taken more than 10 years after the founding of the country. In terms of time, it is questionable how much influence the Korean royal family has on the country, because I don't think that the current Korean royal family still has in China. Moreover, Japan has been operating in the Korean Peninsula for many years and has already cultivated a group of leading parties. Therefore, it may not be of much use to control the Korean royal family. As for expanding our power to the Korean Peninsula, it ultimately depends on our own strength. As long as we have enough strength, are we afraid that we will not be able to find an excuse?"
Xia Bohai said: "Well, let's study the issue of the Korean royal family again, and we won't discuss it today. The Military Commission has sent Kunming ships and Xiangyang ships to Haicheng on the Korean Peninsula to reconnaissance hydrological data information. We will instruct them to focus on the survey of the hydrological data in Nanpu Town. You will seriously consider the details of the landing war these days and come up with a plan for the whole body."
After the meeting, Luo Yue and Qin Zheng went home together.
When he returned home, Zhou Ping was busy in the kitchen with Qin Zheng's nanny, Sister Lu. He knew that Luo Yue was back today, and Zhou Ping deliberately got off work early and went home to cook. Now the conditions of the East China government are much better than before, and the supplies are also abundant. Therefore, each family can start cooking by themselves without having to eat in the canteen. Zhou Ping made good food in the old time and space, so today he also personally prepared to prepare a sumptuous dinner to celebrate the family's reunion.
Seeing Qin Zheng and Luo Yue come back, Zhou Ping smiled and said, "Xiao Luo, Xiaoying is watching the child upstairs. You should go up by yourself. Be gentle when going up. Maybe the child is asleep. When the meal is ready, I will call you. Put your things downstairs and clean them up later."
Luo Yue nodded, put his luggage on the first floor, then gently went upstairs and gently pushed open the door. Zhou Weiying was sitting in a shaking blue edge in front of the window, holding a cradle with one hand and a book with the other, but looked up at this side, with a look of surprise on her face. She stood up and opened her mouth to speak, but she covered her mouth and said softly: "You are back, whisper, the child just fell asleep, don't disturb him, come and see the child."
Luo Yue gently walked to Zhou Weiying and saw a baby lying in the cradle, his whole body was wrapped, only his round face was exposed, his hair was not long, his eyes were closed, and he was sleeping soundly.
When I heard Zhou Weiying say, "Although he is not yet full moon, he is in good spirits. The crying sound can be heard downstairs. I finally coaxed him to sleep." As she said that, a warm smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. At this time, her face was a little haggard, obviously she had not fully recovered after giving birth, but her eyes were full of tenderness and kindness.
Luo Yue felt guilty again and said, "It's just that I'm not at home with you during this period. Even if the child is born, I can't be with you. It's very hard to raise the child alone. I'm so sorry."
Zhou Weiying smiled and said, "Don't say that, you are also doing business. What's the hard work for me? And it's not just me, but also my father, mother, sister Lu. It's because you've been outside for the past few months, marching and fighting, not only are you busy, but you're also worried and scared. This is very hard work. I think you've become much harder and darker than when you left." After a pause, he said softly: "It's just that sometimes you'll worry about you."
Luo Yue smiled bitterly, and didn't know what to say for a moment, so he had to gently hold his wife. Although she had just given birth, Zhou Weiying's figure was not very good. This is because Zhou Weiying is still young and is only 26 years old and is recovering quickly. Second, Zhou Weiying's usual exercise is enough and her physical fitness is old, and Zhou Weiying leans her head against his shoulder.
After a while, Zhou Weiying said, "By the way, the child has not been named yet. You are just back, so give him a name."
Luo Yue was stunned. Since receiving the news of Zhou Weiying's childbirth, he was happy and guilty. He had never thought about giving the child a name. After thinking for a while, he said, "This time I am fighting in the Far East War Zone. Just call him Luo Yuandong, which can be regarded as a memory."
Zhou Weiying smiled and said, "Aren't you going to North Korea to fight again soon? If the child is born one month later, wouldn't he be called Luo North Korea?" But he did not object.
However, Luo Yue felt guilty again, because he was about to leave after staying for a few days when he came back this time, and said, "I'm sorry, I..."
Chapter completed!