Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 464 Chapter 6.35 "Teaching Camp", I will be the chief instructor myself

Volume VI

6.35 "Teaching Camp", I will be the chief instructor myself

On the tenth day of February, Shenji Camp and Miyun Camp.

On the spacious training ground, a group of fully armed elite cavalrymen shouted and shouted. The three distinct rows still maintained a compact and neat formation even in the high-speed impact. The sharp cavalry swords set off the somewhat dim scenery of the capital in spring. The sun was still shining with a heart-stopping cold light.

Not far ahead, however, there were about two straw figures of a hundred households placed in advance, but the cavalry queue whizzed past as if they hadn't seen it. The cavalry swords that had been raised were neatly placed flat, and the height of the blade was about the same as a normal person's neck. The whole area was roughly flat, and I didn't see any foolish slashing vigorously at once. After rushing over like this, most of the straw people on the ground were "beheaded".

"Sir, the 'wall impact' tactic you mentioned is completely feasible." Zhang Hao, the person in charge of cavalry suppression, said excitedly, "I selected the best people in the army for my humble position, and specially created this model of hundreds of households. According to the You tried and tested again and again, and now it finally works. What you just demonstrated is their lethality.

To be honest, Beizhong comes from a family of cavalry. The Zhang family has lived in the northwest for generations. They grew up on horses, but they never thought that cavalry could be used in this way. The sabers they use are actually inherited in Beizhong’s family. It's not the best, because according to the custom there, only swordsmen on foot will use broadswords, and warriors on horseback should mainly shoot on horseback, and only use sabers for close combat if they have no other choice. "

"The cavalry swords they use are different from traditional sabers." Zhou Yang said with a smile. This sword is actually a modified version of the only cavalry sword ever installed by the Red Iron Army. The size is basically the same, but Because the materials are not good these days, the strength can only be ensured by thickening the back of the sword, at the cost of increased weight. "It is right and wrong for cavalry to rely on mounted archery.

The Tatars in the northern grasslands grew up on horses, and relied on war horses and bow riding all their lives. Some of them had basic skills in riding and shooting, so their cavalry was mainly rangers. Most of us Central Plains people have no experience in riding horses at all. Shooting is all about short strikes and long strikes. Except for a few geniuses like you, most people will never be able to catch up with the enemy. "

"So, Your Excellency, you have come up with this cavalry tactic that, um, Your Excellency calls wall attack?" Zhao Tong asked curiously. He is now a loyal supporter of flintlock rifles and infantry cannons, and is not fond of cavalry. He was careful, but he also knew that his flanks needed cavalry cover. "Sir, is this a waste of riding skills?"

"This is the kind of waste we want." Zhou Yang said with a sneer, "Do you expect us Central Plains cavalry to compete with the prairie rangers who grew up on horses? That would be really stupid; Fortunately, the conditions on horseback are limited. Most of the riding bows are five-dou bows. Those with eight-dou and one-stone bows are considered absolutely elite.

I use double-layered leather armor for our own cavalry. We can ignore most mounted bows at a distance of twenty or thirty steps. But if we reach this distance, the so-called "mounted shooting" will only have one shot. , and then they will be chopped to death by our wall impact; another point is that this tactic requires very little riding skills and is easy to train.

I will issue them with standard flintlock muskets, which can be hung on horses when not in use. If necessary, they can dismount and line up as line infantry. In addition, our infantry artillery is very light, and three or four horses can take turns pulling it to keep up. When the cavalry is marching, even if it encounters some camping fortifications or the enemy's smaller camps, it can rely on firearms to overthrow them. This is the cavalry we should use! "

"Sir, how is this possible?" Zhang Hao, who had received traditional cavalry education since childhood and had been obsessed with riding and riding shooting all his life, was simply dumbfounded. "If this is really the case, wouldn't it mean that the cavalry in the future will not even need riding experience? After practicing according to adult standards for a year and a half, can you master the 'wall impact' proficiently?"

"This is what the army should be like. Standardization and formalization. As long as you follow fixed drills, you can train qualified soldiers like weapons." Zhou Yang smiled and patted Zhang Hao, who was still confused, and asked the same men under him. The shocked commanders, governors, thousands and even hundreds of households waved to them to follow, "However, the method of this 'Model Hundred' is very good, but it is too simple.

From now on, each of your ministries will uniformly select the best soldiers under their command. The total number will be set at about one hundred and fifty. They must be literate and smart. You will use experience and the drill codes we have formulated, including cavalry, infantry, artillery, etc., according to They will be trained according to the standard of the general banner or even the hundred households. After half a year, after the training is completed, they will be assigned to various military departments as deputy deputies of small banners or as trial hundred households. Well, when they are gathered together, they will be sent. The new unit will be named a 'teaching camp', and I will personally be the chief instructor. . "

"Yes, sir!" What else could a group of subordinates say?Naturally, he bowed to his orders.

"Okay, let's get busy!" Zhou Yang looked up at the sun that was already due south, then waved his hand to tell them to get out, and he strolled towards the Chinese army's tent, inspecting military training along the way.

You can see the whole camp as far as the eye can see. There are soldiers practicing everywhere. The main content of the infantry is formation, assassination and physical fitness. Most of the cavalry still train traditional subjects. However, with the decentralization of the model hundred households just now, Soon everything was changed to new tactics; artillery training was more about physical fitness and operation, and today was not a day for actual shooting.

"Brother Zhou, you don't have to work so hard. Now all the military departments are on track. What's missing is actually time." Seeing someone enter the back tent, Zhao Qiying, who was setting out food and dishes, hurried over and helped him. A cup of hot tea, "Also, the firearms and equipment in the East China Sea that I reported two days ago have been handed over and distributed." "It smells so good. I feel hungrier when I smell it." Zhou Yang shrugged Nose, took the hot tea and put it down, grabbed a chicken leg and gnawed on it, "Okay, you must check it clearly. It doesn't matter if a small amount of the accounts don't match up. The difference in the equipment is not allowed. This is never allowed in the military. A red line to cross!
Although our top priority is combat power, and we have the tradition of "when the water is clear, there will be no fish", we must also distinguish the scope. On the basis that it does not affect the overall situation, some food and salary will be regarded as wasted, but if we even dare to reach out for weapons and equipment , that’s because he thinks that his whole family has a long life, every one of these people will be counted, and every one of them will be killed! "

"Brother Zhou, you have been busy outside all morning. Can you tell me clearly what you got on your hands?" Zhao Qiying took off the half-eaten chicken leg angrily and pushed him to wash up in the basin next to him. "It's not you. Have you ever said that you will get diarrhea if you don’t follow good hygiene?"

"Brother Zhou, don't worry. All the adults below know the rules and there will be no oversteps." Training day and night, there are a lot of rumors in Beijing."

"Let them call for you." Zhou Yang shook his head indifferently and took the towel handed over by Zhao Qiying to wipe his hands. "I must have said hello to His Majesty when I train like this, and strive to form combat strength as soon as possible. This is not only for our own It is beneficial, and it is even more beneficial to His Majesty who is still a little unstable, as long as those dishonest things think about us, they will definitely be much more honest."

"If Your Majesty doesn't say anything, there will be no problem." Xing Xiuyan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, let's all put down our official duties and eat first!" Zhao Qiying held the two of them one by one at the dining table. "As Brother Zhou has said more than once, only those who know how to rest will work, let alone those who don't eat!"

"Yes, housekeeper!" Zhou Yang smiled and let her press her down, but then took her into his arms, "You said you have been busy all morning, why don't we take a 'nap' later!"

"Yan Ling is not here today. She stayed at the Xuezihao headquarters in the capital to hand over the newly arrived medicinal materials and medicines. Sister Xiuyan and I are so busy that we don't even have time to rest. Who has time to take care of you." Zhao Qiying rolled her eyes at Ai Lang and pushed. She drove him to sit in his seat and said, "If you really want to, why not go home at night, we both can take a rest."

"Then -" Someone rolled his eyes, pulled Xing Xiuyan into his arms, bit his ear and muttered for a long time, until the girl's cheeks were all red, "Good sister, it's time to eat anyway, whatever you eat is not eating."

Xing Xiu furiously punched someone several times, but still pushed him half-heartedly and pushed him under the table.

At the same time, Rongguo Mansion, Qilaizhai.

"Good girl, you'd better go to the study and take a look. The second master doesn't want to eat anymore." Xiren pulled Fu Qiufang from the guest room in the outer courtyard with a look of helplessness on his face, "What's the point of living if my sisters are gone? It's better to die and burn to ashes and scatter in all directions with the wind, maybe there will be a chance to see you again."

"Let me take a look." Fu Qiufang also had a tired expression. She walked slowly to the door of Jiangyunxuan and saw Jia Baoyu lying on the couch with angrily. She had to hold back her emotions and squeeze out some of her emotions. Smiling, he walked over and squatted in front of the couch and said, "Good brother, why is this happening again? Since the four sisters can't always stay with you, right? Can't they not get married?"

"Good sister, why do the sisters have to separate?" Jia Baoyu shed tears as she spoke, "Can't we stay together as a family for a lifetime and play well without being separated? I also heard that they all entered the Zhou family's yard, and Zhou Ziyang He is obviously rude and violent, wouldn't he offend the sisters? If they were "

"Okay!" Even though Fu Qiufang had already figured out this person's temperament, she still regretted her original choice. But now that she had reached this point, she could no longer change directions. She didn't even bother to continue to make up any persuasion, and just stretched out her hand to untie the knot. He took off Jia Baoyu's clothes, waved his hand to signal the attacker, stepped forward, lowered his head and kissed him.

"Well - sister Xiren, please hurry up!" Jia Baoyu, who was still unhappy at first, became honest.

Fu Qiufang didn't think about staying. Seeing Xi Ren, who was beginning to practice his riding skills, getting into a good mood, she stood up and left the room. She called She Yue, who was blushing at the door, to come in. She thoughtfully helped to open the door, and then told Qiu Wen and Bi Hen took down the food that had been placed and put it on the heat.

"It seems that I need to discuss with my brother and arrange things earlier."

(End of this chapter)