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Chapter 213 Strategic Contraction——Come here!

If he fights against Jiannu again, he will definitely fight better and achieve greater results.

He Kegang stroked the silver "loyalty and bravery" medal lightly, thinking ecstatically.After a long while, he put it in the box with great care and put it away.

This was his reward for leading the army to participate in the joint battle of Fort Lushun. It was a great victory, and the number of beheads even exceeded the battle of Guangning.

Of course, the reason for the big victory is also very simple, and there is not only one.

First of all, Jiannu didn't adapt to the new tactics of the Ming army. On the basis of underestimating the enemy, they were heavily killed by the Ming army relying on positional defense;
The second is the comparison of military strength. Liaozhen, Dengzhen, Jinzhen, plus the Dongjiang Army Zuoxie, the total strength is almost equivalent to that of Jiannu.But in terms of weapon advantages, it surpasses Jiannu;
He Kegang made a detailed report to Xiong Tingbi on the battle process, as well as his experience and evaluation in this battle.

Moreover, the middle and senior military officers of Liaozhen also gathered in Ningyuan, listened to the reports of him and the officers participating in the war, and conducted serious discussions and conclusions.

This procedure was specially requested by the emperor and was notified to all military towns. Martial arts are also specially emphasized.

After each battle, regardless of victory or defeat, there must be a review discussion, sum up experience and shortcomings, and form a written document to submit to the Ministry of War.

Despite the great victory, many loopholes and flaws were found in the conclusions of the review, including He Kegang.In short, it is not perfect.

Learning about war in war, Zhu Youxiao thinks that you can't just talk about it.And this post-war summary was copied by him.

The history he knows has proved that if he has this magic weapon and makes good use of it, a bumpkin can become a famous general.

He Kegang is already deeply touched by this, and he admires Long Live.At the same time, he was also full of confidence in the next battle against Jianu.

When He Kegang walked out of the room, he found that Zu Dashou and Jin Guofeng, a guerrilla newly transferred to Liao Town, were waiting for him.

"Old He has collected the medal." Zu Dashou took a look, then joked with a smile: "Why, if you plan to leave it as a family heirloom for your descendants, then you have to hurry up and get married."

Jin Guofeng just smiled, and cupped his hands towards He Kegang.

He Kegang chuckled, and didn't answer Zu Dashou's joke, and asked directly: "Why are you two here? Are you waiting for a certain family?"

Jin Guofeng smiled and said: "That's right. General He Zoukai returned to the army, and General Zu bought wine and prepared dishes to congratulate General He."

Zu Dashou nodded and said: "Don't you still want to go back to Juehua to garrison, before we leave, let's have a drink."

"Then it will be up to you both." He Kegang cupped his hands in thanks.

Zu Dashou curled his lips and said: "Brother He, you are not authentic. You have won medals and silver rewards. No one is more beautiful than you. You should pay for the wine!"

He Kegang was overjoyed, he couldn't care less about it, he laughed and said, "It's a certain stinginess, don't blame it, don't blame it. Let's go, let's have a drink."

Although there are no common people living in Ningyuan City, there are taverns and shops, which are operated by the military family members with such skills, mainly for the convenience of the officers and soldiers stationed.

In addition, the Ningyuan garrison also raised pigs and sheep, and planted vegetables outside the city to improve food while minimizing the burden on the court.

There is no stockpiling of fields outside the city to grow grain for the time being, but a lot of alfalfa has been planted, which can be eaten by people, and it is mainly fed to horses as fodder.

The three came to a tavern talking and laughing, ordered food and wine, and talked while eating.

Zu Dashou and Jin Guofeng were envious of He Kegang's award.The two of them were quite surprised by Jiannu's defeat.

This was something that had never happened before. They were both surprised and wanted to know more about the situation.

Just have this opportunity, eat and drink, not only enhance the relationship, but also get more information, the best of both worlds.

He Kegang also guessed what the two of them were thinking. After two glasses of wine, he took the initiative to open up the chatterbox, "During the Battle of Guangning, I saw the weakness of Jiannu's attack. Even if there is no city, the fortifications built have the same effect."

Seeing the two people paying attention and listening intently, He Kegang continued: "In terms of defense, our army is not afraid of building slaves; but in melee combat, there is still a gap."

Jin Guofeng nodded and said: "Our army still lacks combat experience, but Jiannu has many years of fighting. Whether it is martial arts or bravery, it is not surprising that we are better than our army."

"In that case—" Zu Dashou rubbed his chin and said, "In the mid-to-long distance shooting, our army won't be at a disadvantage?"

He Kegang pondered for a while, and said: "I have already mentioned this issue at the summary meeting. Muskets are more lethal than bows and arrows. As long as the armor is good, at least it is a one-on-one exchange."

"There is also my suggestion, to equip soldiers with iron masks to protect their faces." He Kegang frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Some Jiannu's shooting skills are still very accurate and poisonous. Shot in the head and in the face."

In the "battle of guns and arrows" on the battlefield, the face is indeed a vulnerable part.Moreover, once injured, it is often seriously injured.

Therefore, in history, wearing iron masks for protection appeared very early.

For example, in the Tang Dynasty, the Tubo army used armor with "clothes all over the body and two eyes".

It's just limited to various conditions, and those who can wear iron masks are often more elite troops or high-ranking generals.

For example, Hu Zaixing, a famous general in the Southern Song Dynasty, "recruited the dead to wear iron masks and felts" as the vanguard of the charge; when the Jin army was fighting, they also "picked up strong soldiers and put on thick armor, felt shirts, and iron masks and went forward."

In the Ming Dynasty, wearing iron masks was also common.In the military book "Abstracts of Armed Forces" of the Ming Dynasty, it is recorded that the iron mask was used to protect the face, and a throat guard was installed under the mask to protect the throat.

Later, not only did armor and weapons get worse and worse, iron masks were no longer standard equipment for soldiers, and almost completely disappeared from the Ming army.

Regarding He Kegang's statement, Jin Guofeng smiled and said: "General He's suggestion is extremely correct, but I'm afraid it won't be realized in a short time."

As he spoke, he raised his fingers and counted, "Our army's armor should be fully equipped, but there are still officers and soldiers from Dongjiang Town, Deng Town, Jin Town, and other military towns in need?"

"In addition to the cost of building muskets, cannons, ships and ordnance, providing food and soldiers, and quelling the southwestern rebellion, Wanzai spent almost all of this year's gold flowers and silver."

"Long live also exempted Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and other places from paying grain, and paid tax money to the localities to strengthen coastal defense. Just building sea ships and buying Hongyi cannons is a huge expense, and it will take several years to see to the effect."

Jin Guofeng let out a long breath, and said with a wry smile: "Do the math, can the imperial court use silver to make iron noodles this year?"

He Kegang was silent for a while, then sighed softly, and said: "If you are not in charge of a family, you don't know the price of firewood and rice. I really don't know that the court spends so much, and I don't know that Wansui took out all the gold, flowers and silver."

"Brother Jin has just been transferred from the capital, so the news is better than ours." Zu Dashou said: "It's okay if you don't have iron face. Before, you still fight with Jiannu."

Jin Guofeng raised his glass to toast, took a big sip, hissed lightly, and said slowly: "I still have to make suggestions that should be made. Let Wansui know that there is such a thing, and there will be arrangements sooner or later."

With a somewhat thought-provoking smile, Jin Guofeng said: "As for the imperial court's financial constraints, I don't need to worry too much. Long live is wise and wise, and there will be a solution."

He Kegang and Zu Dashou looked at each other, and looked at Jin Guofeng suspiciously, not knowing where his confidence came from.

"Imperial decree!" Jin Guofeng said with a smile: "You two, think about it carefully, what is said in the imperial decree of Long Live."

He Kegang lowered his eyes, Zu Dashou frowned and rubbed his chin, thinking seriously.

After a long while, Zu Dashou's eyes lit up, he slapped his thigh, and said: "Long live did not urge the battle, but warned us not to underestimate the enemy and advance rashly just because of a victory."

He Kegang also figured it out, and said with a smile: "Long live is not in a hurry, it means that there is a way to ease the financial situation, and continue to spend with Jianu."

Jin Guofeng laughed and said: "That's exactly the reason. When a certain officer and many other officers were transferred out of Beijing from martial arts, Long Live still summoned them for a banquet according to the usual practice. Before the meeting, he said that seeking victory with stability is an unswerving strategy .”

Stretching out a finger, Jin Guofeng asked with a grinning expression, "Do you know what Long Live still calls this strategy of shrinking the strategy and exhausting the slaves?"

"Take defense as offense."

"Block consumption."

In response to Zu Dashou and He Kegang's answer, Jin Guofeng shook his head again and again, and finally hooked his outstretched fingers twice, and said with a smile: "Long live said: strategic contraction is to tell Jiannu, if you are capable, come here!"

Come here, bring enough food and supplies, cross the river, and walk through the desolate area for nearly a hundred miles, come and beat me!

This is really an image!Zu Dashou and He Kegang looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Jian Nu will definitely come!

At this time, Xiong Tingbi, the economic strategist of Liaodong, was outside the city, watching the training of the newly built cavalry.

The sharpness of the firearms and the solidity of the city or the fortifications will definitely cause heavy losses to the Jiannu who came to attack.

But to really defeat Jiannu, defense alone is definitely not enough.

To win in the field, at least to be able to contend, first of all, you must not be easily defeated in melee combat, and second, you must have a relatively strong cavalry.

Zhu Youxiao had explained this to Xiong Tingbi a long time ago, and tentatively set a three-year period.

Of course, Zhu Youxiao is also sober.Knowing that no matter how much you train in personal riding, you probably won't be able to catch up with the Manchus who have been riding and hunting since childhood, let alone the ethnic Mongolians on horseback.

But riding is only one aspect, and there are other factors that determine the victory or defeat of the strong and weak, so you can find another way!

Therefore, Xiong Tingbi trained the cavalry according to his own ideas and plans, and at the same time formed another troop called dragoons according to the emperor's wishes.

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