Chapter 397: War Rehearsal
"Even so, we still can't underestimate the enemy." Zhao Xu said.
After equipping flintlocks and artillery, he repeatedly emphasized this issue, not to underestimate firearms.
But to remind Chang Wei to pay attention to tactics even when using firearms.
We can't underestimate the enemy and adopt reckless and brainless tactics.
In the contemporary Zulu War in South Africa in 1879, the British army at that time was equipped with rifled guns, fixed ammunition, and could fire twenty rounds per minute.
But when facing the Zulus who only had shields and threw spears, they still suffered heavy losses in the early stage.
What's more, the Northern Di they faced was in its heyday, and their combat power was much stronger than the Zulus who had no cavalry.
Besides, the Northern Di was not The grassland tribes only had cold weapons.
Instead, they became the Qing army that mastered firearms like the late Ming Dynasty.
If the two vassal states of Xiliang and Goryeo are also counted, the war that is about to happen is actually very dangerous.
No one can guarantee what the outcome of the war will be.
He even had a plan in his mind that Dasong would be defeated, Beidi would break through from the northwest, occupy Yizhou, and then go to Jingzhou from Wuguan.
At that time, he could only ignore everything, close the door and develop in silence, and then look for opportunities to break through.
But of course he didn't want this to happen.
So he was so cautious about this war.
In addition to bayonets and chariots, he also had the idea of throwing hot air balloons into the war.
"Yes, Your Highness." Chang Wei calmed down immediately.
Zhao Xu continued: "Since the bayonet skills are almost practiced, it's time to have a war rehearsal."
"War rehearsal? "Chang Wei was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Xu nodded. Some time ago, he taught the generals flag language, firearms tactics, and sand table simulation.
But he never told them about the exercise.
The reason why he didn't mention it was that the royal guards at that time had too few arms and it was unnecessary.
But now it is different. In addition to the rich arms, the royal guards have also richer types of firearms.
In addition to artillery, there are mortars, and bayonets are added to flintlocks.
Of course, the most important thing is the chariot problem.
The soldiers need to learn how to cooperate with the chariots to fight an encounter with the Beidi cavalry in the wild.
After all, Beidi is different from Xiliang, and the iron cavalry known as the invincible world is not a decoration.
Hundred Meters away, it only takes eight seconds for the cavalry to charge.
Even if three shots are fired in these eight seconds, two rounds can't be fired.
Only by relying on the chariot to form a barricade-like effect to block the cavalry on the periphery can the effect of the flintlock rifle be maximized.
Otherwise, even if the soldiers hold the flintlock rifles with bayonets and set up a forest of guns, they will still suffer losses.
He doesn't like to exchange the lives of his soldiers for the lives of the Beidi soldiers. This is a losing business.
Moreover, Beidi, like Xiliang, also has heavy cavalry.
"Before, this king only asked you to deduce on the sand table. Now this king wants you to deduce on the sand table, pull the soldiers out, find a place to play the roles of both sides and fight a battle. "Zhao Xu explained to Chang Wei.
Now, they still have plenty of time to exercise.
On the one hand, let the soldiers get familiar with tactics, and on the other hand, let the soldiers get familiar with mortars, chariots and other weapons.
Then, he told Chang Wei in detail how to organize the exercise.
At the same time, he also asked him to set up a director department to be responsible for planning the exercise.
After listening carefully, Chang Wei chewed for a long time and was amazed again and again.
In Dasong, soldiers only practice.
All activities are basically on the parade ground.
The usual training is nothing more than practicing battle formations.
Including he has never thought of pulling the soldiers out to fight a "directed" war in an area.
Although this is not a real battle.
But if they encounter similar situations in war, the soldiers will not panic.
Use the experience learned in the exercise to respond.
At the same time, it can also test the command ability of the generals, killing two birds with one stone.
"How could I not think of such a wonderful idea." Chang Wei patted his head, his face excited, "I have stayed in the camp long enough, and now I will find a place to exercise. "
He said the word "exercise" was very serious.
Zhao Xu smiled and nodded. In addition to explaining this matter, he came to the camp to check the training of the soldiers.
However, due to the large number of the royal family's personal troops now.
Now they are stationed separately. In addition to the North Camp, there are also South Camp, Feihu Pass, Yan Pass, and the current Jinghai County all have a large number of royal family troops.
For this exercise, Chang Wei needs to draw soldiers from all places to participate in turns.
He also patrolled the camp with Chang Wei.
Zhao Xu went to the barracks to check the housekeeping.
That is, the cleaning of the barracks, the folding of bedding, etc.
He had asked Chang Wei to implement these housekeeping matters a long time ago.
Because recently The discipline training of the modern army started from these small things.
A soldier who can't even fold his own quilt properly will definitely not be a disciplined soldier.
Without discipline, it would be a joke to arrange tactics in war, and he would only be defeated by a round of volleys from the opponent.
What made him feel satisfied was that the barracks he went to were very tidy, and the soldiers' beds were also very clean.
After wandering around for a while, Zhao Xu asked Chang Wei to do his work and went to the palace.
Before reaching the gate of the palace.
Zhao Xu saw Yang He surrounded by a group of merchants, and Yang He seemed to be arguing about something.
Seeing him coming, Yang He and the merchants swarmed over.
"What's wrong?" Zhao Xu looked at Yang He with a bitter smile and the merchants with expectant faces.
"Your Highness, they want to hang their signboards on that flying thing." Yang He pointed at the merchants, "These two days, the officials have been worn out by them. They told me that this thing is impossible, but they insisted that the officials come to find Your Highness."
"That's called a hot air balloon." Zhao Xu said helplessly.
"Yes, yes, it's a hot air balloon." Yang He smiled.
This matter has long been spread in the officialdom. This thing that can send people to the sky makes everyone feel extremely shocked.
And it is precisely because the hot air balloon is too attractive every time it flies over Yancheng, some merchants suddenly have a whim to hang their signs on it to make their restaurants and cloth famous.
"Your Highness, we are willing to pay money. Anyway, it's a waste not to hang something flying around every day, don't you think?" A merchant said.
Zhao Xu smiled. This signboard is the kind of strip of cloth hung in the store, with the name of the store on it.
Seeing that there are some wealthy merchants in front of him, Zhao Xu's mind flashed.
He said to Yang He: "Okay, you negotiate the price with them, and I will have someone hang it up."
While speaking, he winked at Yang He.
Yang He understood, and of course he couldn't let them get a bargain on the price.
After agreeing to this, he went back to the palace, leaving Yang He to deal with the merchants.
He didn't lack this little money.
But he suddenly remembered that the students in the science and technology school had no income.
Although they didn't have to worry about food and clothing, they had families.
So the money earned from the hot air balloon should be used as a dividend to distribute to the students of the science and technology school to solve their worries.
In addition, making money with the things they developed themselves is also the best incentive for them.