The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 344 The New Army Forges Souls
The first battalion of the Kaiping New Army.

It is divided into five infantry battalions, one cavalry battalion, and one artillery battalion. Each infantry battalion has 450 people.

There are not many people in the Cuju field, but there are many people in the new sports bamboo field.

Bamboo balls are made of bamboo strips.

The two sides robbed the bamboo ball, ten people on each side, exactly one Shi, relying on cooperation and brute force, they stuffed it into the opponent's bamboo basket to score one point.

The training intensity in the first three months was very high. After returning from the "mutiny" in Miyun, the training intensity gradually decreased and remained at a stable level.

However, this level is still far higher than that of ordinary guard soldiers.

This is the quality and requirements of professional soldiers.

Li Jian once again led the team to throw the bamboo ball into the opponent's bamboo basket.

far away.

Three-story building.

Xu Xiang stood by the window. From the window on the third floor, he could see the whole square clearly, including the drill ground, training ground, Cuju ground and bamboo court.

"Is that little soldier Shichang or Wuchang?"

Xu Xiang said with a smile.

"It should be the chief." The officer next to him pointed to another person, "That's the chief."

"The lad is not bad."

"It's good."

"In terms of physical fitness, the opponents are stronger overall, but their tactics are more rigorous and the coordination is tight. On the contrary, the opponent's strength is nowhere to be used, and a lot of energy is wasted. Now the physical strength cannot keep up, and the number of points lost more and more."

"Insufficient physical fitness means that physical training needs to be increased."

Another officer suggested.

Xu Xiang shook his head.

"Physical fitness has increased to a certain level, and it is no longer easy to grow, and it cannot be spurred on."

at this time.

A military Chinese secretary came in holding a booklet.

"Report."

"Enter."

The clerk handed the booklet to Xu Xiang and said loudly: "The new military regulations issued by the Joint Military Industry Office require the whole battalion to learn."

Xu Xiang opened it and looked.

The content written on it is the use and maintenance requirements of various new weapons, as well as large-scale tactics and so on.

Xu Xiang directly turned to the last page, and it turned out to be something summed up by the training ground in Jinzhou.

"Organize the battalion commander's study meeting." After thinking for a while, Xu Xiang said again: "And let the corporal leaders who performed well join in the study."

"Let's go and see our "baby"."

After explaining, Xu Xiang smiled and said to the other officers.

artillery battalion.

Set up ten miles away from the infantry camp.

Unlike the infantry battalion, the drill intensity here is much lower, and more emphasis is placed on military regulations and the quality of individual soldiers.

The status of the artillery battalion can be seen from the assignment to the artillery battalion of twelve graduates.

The entire Grand Theater has only three graduates this year.

If there is a lack of understanding of which direction is important, then the importance of status can be clearly judged through the direction in which graduates are assigned employment.

Half a year down.

All the camps built by the engineering department have been handed over.

Reinforced concrete materials used in the construction of new barracks everywhere.

The rectangular building in the artillery battalion is the dormitory area for the soldiers.

Each dormitory has ten beds.

Iron pipes were laid on the roof, and in cold weather, the boiler room would burn boilers to provide not only hot water but also steam for the army.

In this way, the temperature of each room will be very warm through the iron pipes through which the steam passes.

The new technology of the new era is first used in the army.

Such high benefits and wages, such a high social status, the military spirit that has been called for over the years, and the military-friendly atmosphere that has gradually emerged in Beiping society.

The new army has already had the foundation of a strong army from the beginning of its birth.

It is also impossible not to be strong.

Cuju field, bow and arrow shooting range, firearms shooting range, horse track, playground, canteen, obstacle track, various warehouses, stables, livestock sheds and so on have been built.

Xu Xiang visited the artillery battalion.

In the dormitory room, I looked at the brand new house and furniture, thick desks, big chairs, and the soldiers' cabinets.

"The Artillery Battalion deserves to be the military branch with the best treatment. It surpasses the Infantry Battalion in this environment, but I don't know if the combat effectiveness can live up to this treatment."

Xu Xiang joked to the officers of the artillery battalion.

The officer was followed by several young vice-captains, who could be seen as graduates at a glance.

Although many graduates were assigned to the artillery battalion, not every graduate grew up fast. The few graduates and low-level officers who appeared in front of Xu Xiang's eyes were naturally the best.

"Don't worry, the guard. If you don't use the artillery battalion, you will be fine. If you use it, you will win."

After hearing this, Xu Xiang, the guard, couldn't help laughing and said, "I just like your energy, not bad."

Now that Xu Xiang is here, he naturally doesn't just look at his appearance.

in the afternoon.

Artillery battalion drill.

a mile away.

Several flags were planted on the hillside.

There are more than a dozen new-style cannons with two large wheels underneath, which can be pushed directly, and boxes of shells are next to them.

For the new technology monoculars of the Research and Development Department, military attaches above the garrison level have one pair, and each small battalion of the new army distributes two pairs.

Xu Xiang used his binoculars to look at the distant target.

Under the semaphore of the flag bearer.

The artillerymen loaded ammunition quickly, and someone behind each artillery used a gun ruler to measure the angle.

The shape and operation of the gun ruler in the Song and Ming Dynasties were regarded as esoteric, so it was never mentioned in the Chinese books on Western firearms at that time, and the pictures drawn were not detailed.

The West believed that the markings on the gun ruler were used to calculate the weight of the shell, but did not know the other functions of the gun ruler, and it was also used to estimate the amount of gunpowder to be loaded. It can be seen that the correct usage of the gun ruler at that time has been lost.

For the use of new artillery, the current new army is also proficient and exploring. Jinzhou, as a test site, often issues various military regulations to the entire army.

"Report to the guard, the loading is complete, the measurement is complete, please give the order."

An officer ran to the shed here, saluted Xu Xiang, stood upright and said loudly.

"It's not urgent to order, I want to be a villain first." Xu Xiang grinned.

"Guaranteed, please instruct!"

"Move those flags back thirty steps from Lao Tzu."

It turned out that Xu Xiang was worried that the people below would fool him.

The target has been test-fired in advance, and now it is for him to see.

Those who are capable will naturally not worry.

Xu Xiang's order was quickly carried out, and the flag at the target began to move backwards. When the movement of the flag was completed, the artillerymen recalculated.

When he came to ask for instructions again, Xu Xiang nodded temporarily satisfied.

The speed of loading and measuring was the same as before. No need to look at the results, Xu Xiang already knew that his worries were unfounded, and the artillery battalion was not affected by the bad habits of the army.

"emission."

Then, the flag was lowered.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The earthquake shook the mountain, and Xu Xiang felt the vibration under his feet, which made people feel numb for a while. If he wasn't used to it, even Xu Xiang, who grew up on the battlefield, couldn't help feeling flustered.

The bursts of fire, in Xu Xiang's eyes, are murderous demons.

There is nothing more fierce than the guy in front of you.

The sound of artillery fire dissipated, leaving a puff of smoke on the battlefield, and the shadow of the flag disappeared in the dust in the distance.

Xu Xiang used a binoculars to see that he was motionless.

This guy affects the balance of war.

Artillery is indeed a treasure.

……

Li Jian was sweating profusely and went to take a shower, changed into a clean military uniform, and washed all the dirty clothes.

They even won the game, the boys were all in high spirits, and there was no trace of fatigue from them.

There is only practice in the morning today, and free activities in the afternoon.

Of course, this freedom of movement is limited.

Cannot leave the barracks.

However, the barracks have many recreational facilities, as well as a library and newspaper room.

After lunch and the game in the afternoon, before dinner, Li Jian was going to the newspaper room to read the newspaper.

at this time.

Shichang was called.

There are quite a few people in the newspaper room.

Only those who can read and write can be promoted, and the literacy rate of the entire army has a solid foundation. Through reading and reading newspapers, the literacy rate has increased.

Li Jian wrote down the words he didn't understand in his notebook.

From joining the new army to going to Miyun, and then returning from Miyun, and just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, after half a year, there are very few unfamiliar words written down in Li Jian's notebook.

Basically, Li Jian could recognize and write down the entire newspaper except for some unfamiliar words.

Life here is very fulfilling, and Li Jian feels very satisfied.

He didn't receive his military salary, and he planned to send them back home together when he was on his annual leave at the end of the year. He only received living expenses every month to buy some daily necessities.

He now has a deposit of seventy-two five dollars in the army's account, and this money makes him more confident.

If there is no accident, he will be promoted next year, and his military salary will rise again.

But he still has some regrets.

The day of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The dance troupe and song and dance troupe of the Kaiping Grand Theater came to the camp to show condolences, and he fell in love with a woman on the stage.

In fact, it wasn't just him who fell in love with it, but quite a few of their young men also fell in love with it.

Li Jian knew that he could only think.

He didn't have the confidence to catch up with others, and he didn't have much expectation in his heart that his family was talking about kissing him.

There are joys and disappointments in life.

In short.

Li Jian, who has been as calm as water for 18 years, has fallen in love with life in the military camp.

night.

Shi Chang didn't come back.

Under the kerosene lamp, Li Jian took his comrades to clean the gun knives, maintain the guns, check the various parts, and tidy up the long brazes that were shining white.

At this moment.

The soldiers went about their business while chatting.

At last.

Li Jian checked all the weapons, and after confirming that they were correct, he put the weapons in the box and locked them, next to his bed.

Shi Chang came back and told Li Jian with a smile.

The two of them will start tomorrow and go to study the new military regulations at noon every day.

"Shh~"

A whistle sounded outside, and the lights in each dormitory were turned off.

The whole camp was extremely quiet.

There are bright whistles under the kerosene street lamps, and hidden whistles in places where they cannot be seen. On the high water tower, there is a separate viewing platform and a closed gong to prevent accidental sound.

here.

It is the crystallization of the industrial system of China Heavy Industry.

In the distance is the Kaiping Railway Station.

Through Kaiping Railway Station, whether it is Daning, Beiping or any place in Kaiping, it only takes one day at most to arrive.

It also signifies stability.

The new army is stable.

Then the three places are stable.

It is also the largest gun barrel in Peking.

From the time of planning to build an army of professional soldiers, this army has the strongest combat effectiveness in all of Beiping, even without new weapons.

And now Peking.

This is the area where the most elite army in the northern border is located.

(End of this chapter)