False eunuch in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 25 Courageous Bayonet Technique

Tian Ergeng mobilized a batch of firearms from Jinyiwei's warehouse, a total of two thousand.Because firearms are more troublesome to use and prone to safety accidents, firearms were not very popular among the Ming army.The elite in the army are not very willing to use firearms.Instead, it is the officers and soldiers with the weakest combat effectiveness in the army who use firearms.Indeed, the firearms of this era are not as convenient to use as bows and crossbows, and the power of shooting is not much stronger than bows and crossbows.There are also frequent bombing accidents.So after Jin Yiwei got this batch of muskets, he didn't continue to distribute them.Otherwise, Tian Ergeng would not be so forthright.

"They are all flintlock guns. This is the most advanced weapon of the Ming Dynasty, and they are all stored in the warehouse. This Jin Yiwei is too wasteful of treasures." Cao Qing said.

"Eunuch Cao, why do you want all the firecrackers? This thing is not very useful, it is better not to have a crossbow. Why don't we practice using a crossbow?" Yang Danian asked.In the past few days, Cao Qing has become acquainted with these soldiers, especially Xiaoqi's relationship with Cao Qing is closer.So Yang Danian dared to ask Cao Qing that.

"What do you know? These are good things. When you understand the goodness of these things in the future, you will treat them as treasures. From today onwards, we will practice how to use muskets." Cao Qing said.

Although Cao Qing only touched the gun once when he was studying and participating in military training, he fired ten bullets at that time, and all of them missed the target.But there are still skills on paper.Later, when I was doing this job myself, I practiced guns for a period of time.He is already very familiar with the nature of guns.

Not enough Cao Qing still has a lot to do.Although the ammunition used at this time is very mature, it is still far from the most perfect ammunition in later generations.As a result, the shooting range is not far, and Cao Qing also plans to standardize the guns used in addition.There is also a fixed ammunition is imperative.Finally, some minor modifications were made to the flintlock itself to make shooting more convenient.

Cao Qing didn't let the soldiers hang a brick on the head of the gun at the beginning, and then aimed the gun at the front.The flintlock guns of this era are not light, just holding the gun is very heavy.

"Everyone is watching. Follow my movements to connect. Keep your body balanced and squint at the target. Here, here and the target must be aligned. Since I can do it, everyone should be able to do it. If you can't, Dinner will be halved." Cao Qing said loudly.

Cao Qing also took the lead, no matter where he was a supervisor, he took the lead.Raise the gun and point it forward.

Seeing that Cao Qing took the lead, all the people raised their guns and aimed at the targets ahead.

Although Tian Shixian didn't quite understand why Cao Qing wanted these muskets.He has also used muskets, and the power is indeed not small.But there are also many problems.The main reason is that it is difficult to target.Since the bullets are not particularly regulated, the barrel is not particularly regulated either.Therefore, after the bullet is fired, the movement law is somewhat irregular.There is no way to compare with the firearms of later generations.In the eyes of experts, it is not as powerful as a bow and crossbow.Although the crossbow is extremely harsh on the user, it is faster when attacking.The musket can attack up to three times after the enemy enters the attack range.As long as the arm strength is sufficient, the bow and crossbow can shoot at least five arrows.

However, Tian Shixian still trained with everyone, and did not give up training because his views were different from Cao Qing.

"Lord Cao, I don't quite understand the lowly position. Since Master Cao wants to train the most powerful soldiers, why would he think of equipping firearms?" Tian Shixian asked.

"It's actually very simple. The reason why I want to equip firearms is because firearms will play a more important role than any other weapon in the future. If firearms are used properly, they can attack the enemy within a range of two hundred steps. One hundred steps It can cause damage to armored enemies. This is something that bows and crossbows cannot do. And if the musket is well adjusted, the attack will be more accurate." Cao Qing patiently explained to Tian Shixian.

"But firearms can easily hurt yourself." Tian Shixian asked.

"This is not a big problem. In the future, we can create a batch of more useful firearms, and the power of gunpowder will also be improved." Cao Qing said.

More than 1000 people in the entire school are training, but there is no noise at all. This is very difficult for the guard battalion who has trained for less than a month.

In addition to practicing guns, Cao Qing also arranged bayonet fighting techniques during the interval.All the soldiers repeat that trick every day.Go straight ahead without any defense.Entrust his life completely to his brothers Paozawa.

"When you are on the battlefield, everyone must remember. A real fighter has only one direction, and everyone is willing to go forward. This trick seems very simple. If you practice this trick well, you can defeat any opponent." Cao Cao Qing said.

This time, Tian Shixian was even more puzzled.All the Ming soldiers only learned Cao Qing's bayonet technique.This trick is very simple, there is nothing commendable.

"Lord Cao, I have something to say about this humble job. This fighting technique is too simple. I think Mr. Cao is not good at martial arts. The fighting technique can be handed over to a humble job. I must do my best to pass on the fighting technique. Good." Tian Shixian said.

"Lord Tian, ​​don't underestimate this tactic. The army's combat requires overall cooperation. Although this tactic is simple, its power is immeasurable when it comes to the battlefield. Think about it, thousands of people Even tens of thousands of people act as a whole on the battlefield, how powerful will it be? No matter how complicated the moves are, it cannot be displayed on the battlefield of tens of thousands of people." Cao Qing said.

"This?" Tian Shixian's expression froze.Although he has experienced battles, he has not experienced wars. How much effect can he play on such a battlefield where all horses are silent?He still doesn't understand.

"Lord Tian, ​​don't be in a hurry. At this time, no matter how advanced you teach them, it's not easy for them to learn. It's better to let them practice this move as if they were armies. When the time comes, you can teach them more powerful ones. Martial arts. What do you think?" Cao Qing asked.

"That's great. However, Jin Yiwei has an internal skill that is more suitable for soldiers in the army. After practicing for a period of time, it can improve their strength. When the time comes, this move will be even more powerful. And this movement seems to be able to Making some minor adjustments may be more powerful." Tian Shixian said.

"Since this is the case, Mr. Tian will teach both the internal strength in the army and the assault technique." Cao Qing naturally followed suit.Cao Qing's prestige in the army has already been established in nearly a month.Therefore, at this time, and with Tian Shixian, they also cherish each other.The observation period for Tian Shixian has already been completed.Tian Shixian has slowly transformed into one of his own.This is why Cao Qing asked Tian Shixian to participate in command training.

(End of this chapter)