Another autumn had arrived, and Liaodong had seen yet another bountiful harvest.
The Little Ice Age was bound to have an impact, but it was still only in its early stages. Northeast China remained undeveloped, with immensely fertile soil, which was why there had been great harvests for four consecutive years. Even when its effects became more pronounced in the future and caused crop yields to decline, Liaodong would still be self-sufficient. There was farmland below the mountains, game within them, fish in the rivers, horses, cattle, and sheep on the grasslands, while households raised chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs. As long as resources were allocated and supplemented across the board, life would remain quite comfortable.
After the soldiers and civilians of Liaodong worked together to complete the autumn harvest, General Wang began deploying his troops, pointing his sword toward the Central Plains.
The Yingwu Guard, originally stationed in Pingguo, was transferred to Fang County to defend Liaodong's interior and protect places such as Tu River and Changli. The Xingwu Guard moved north to Changchun, suppressing Goguryeo and Buyeo. The Bear Martial Guard was stationed at Qingping (Keshiketeng Banner, Chifeng), while the Martial Guard was stationed on the grasslands.
As for the Martial Proclamation Guard, which had long since moved south to Linyu, it was commanded by Huang Zhong. The reasoning was simply that it was nearby, making it convenient for the old fellow to return and see his son.
The Mighty Guard, formerly stationed in Changchun under Zhou Cang's command, passed through Qingping, entered the grasslands, and launched a nine-hundred-li forced march toward Guangning (Zhangjiakou). The Broad Martial Guard, originally stationed in Fuxin, likewise entered the grasslands under Taishi Ci's command. They would first join Zhou Cang in taking Guangning, then merge their forces and seize Juyong.
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