After Gebatu left with the remaining Hegel cavalry for a while, it was confirmed that they had really left. Only then did Guan Ning, who had been wandering around the periphery, bring his soldiers to the front of the formation and join Ding Hongguang and others.
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The resident tent.
At this time, more than an hour had passed since the previous battle. After the guards had cleaned up the battlefield, they left security personnel to keep vigil. Others began to rest and regain their energy.
Ding Hongguang, Guan Ning, and the commander of the Fifth Army and other generals of the escort army gathered in the camp to start discussions.
At the top of the tent, Ding Hongguang sat in the main seat, with Guan Ning sitting below him on the left and Sun Yun, the commander of the Fifth Army, sitting on the right.
Everyone took their seats.
Ding Hongguang was the first to speak: "After three battles today, our army relied on its advantage and the continuous crossbows to greatly consume a wave of Tatar vocal power. According to incomplete estimates, more than 20,000 Tatars died in this battle. during the day.
And our escort only suffered a dozen casualties, which can be said to be a negligible battle loss ratio.
We have a great victory today! "
As soon as Ding Hongguang finished speaking, Guan Ning and Sun Yun immediately raised their hands and said, "It's all thanks to the command, Sir, that we can win with less and inflict such casualties on the Tatar tribe!"
Ding Hongguang waved his hand, stopped the two of them from flattering each other, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, stop saying polite words, and let's talk about the current actual situation.
Although we have a great advantage today and have caused a lot of damage to the enemy, our trump cards are also known to the enemy and can no longer have any unexpected effect.
Moreover, in today's battle, our army consumed a lot of arrows, especially the Fifth Army.
Sun Yun, please tell me about the condition of the arrows recovered at night. "
Upon hearing this, Sun Yun immediately stood up and cupped his hands and replied: "Returning to the commander, our Fifth Army immediately carried out the recovery of arrows after the enemy retreated. However, due to the fierceness of the battle today, we tilted a total of 60,000 crossbows and 6,000 arrows. Bow and arrow.
After a final recycling count, less than 2,000 bows and arrows were still usable, and only half of the 30,000 crossbow arrows could be reused. The remaining arrows were either broken or could no longer be reused for other reasons. "
Ding Hongguang nodded after hearing this. He had already expected this situation. The situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, and anything could happen. The possibility of completely recycling the arrows shot was not high. Now they can be recycled. Close to half is good.
But in this way, the long-range strike capability of the Fifth Army has been weakened a lot.
But in fact, it is not a loss after conversion. The Tatars lost to the Fifth Army today were estimated to be close to 10,000. Such a loss is worth it.
Ding Hongguang nodded and continued: "But also in today's battle, some of our problems were also exposed. During the battle, some soldiers almost threw away their weapons out of fear, which affected the entire formation.
This is certainly due to the fact that most of our army's personnel are new recruits with low mental qualities, but it also exposes the shortcomings of our army's inability to pay enough attention to soldiers. "
Upon hearing this, Sun Yun immediately stood up, lowered his head and said with a look of shame: "Master Commander, this is all caused by the general's negligence. Please punish me!"
Ding Hongguang waved his hand and said: "Okay, I don't want to hold anyone accountable when I say this. You don't have to be so hasty and want me to punish you. This problem is not only your fifth army, but also other armies." They must have the same problem, but they haven't encountered a battle of the same intensity as you, so they haven't shown it yet.
But we must pay attention to this issue! "
Having said this, Ding Hongguang paused heavily, then glanced at the two of them and said: "Our escort camp is a barrier to protect Yunzhou County and the prince. This time we got the news and occupied favorable terrain to ambush the enemy. Only then did we Such a battle loss ratio was achieved.
But the battlefield is not always like this, and we cannot predict the enemy every time. The enemy may appear at any time.
As the prince's and Yunzhou County's barrier, our guards must not only be able to fight this kind of first-hand superiority battle, but also be able to fight encounters and tough battles. Only in this way can we be considered an elite soldier and be able to protect Yunzhou County. , protect the prince’s interests and territory! "
And now the number of the Tatar tribe has been reduced to about the same number as us. Although they are all cavalry, we also have the equipment advantage.
I will want to use them to train troops next! "
"Troop training?" X2
Guan Ning and Sun Yun screamed in surprise.
Ding Hongguang nodded heavily, repeated the word "training", then turned to look at Guan Ning and asked solemnly: "Keli (Guan Ning's word Keli), do the elite cavalry you lead dare to confront the opponent head-on now?" ?”
Guan Ning was stunned, and then immediately understood what Ding Hongguang meant. He sat up straight and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, sir. As long as you give the order, our troops will dare to charge even if it means mountains of swords and seas of fire! In terms of our army's equipment, As long as we wear a full set of heavy armor, we have nothing to fear even if the number of enemies is three times ours!"
That's right, until now, none of the cavalry under Guan Ning's command were fully armored, but only wore some light armor when going into battle.
But from the beginning, these cavalry were trained according to heavy armor, and their heavy armor was also carried in the logistics baggage.
Once they put on the heavy armor, before their physical strength is exhausted, Guan Ning is confident that they will be invincible in front of Hegel's junk-equipped cavalry!
At its peak, Hegel's cavalry numbered nearly 50,000 people, each with two horses, and they ran with mighty force. They were only 7,000, and even heavy armor did not dare to match their sharpness.
But now that the opponent only has less than 30,000 left, they have the confidence to give them a try!
Ding Hongguang was extremely satisfied with Guan Ning's guarantee and said: "Very good. If that's the case, then it's easy to handle.
In this way, the next combat department no longer defends, but switches strategies to take the initiative. Find the enemy and engage in a decisive battle with them. When the time comes, your heavy cavalry will charge head-on with the opponent for a while and break down the opponent's formation. After the next battle, you can just stand aside and raid the formation, while the infantry of each army will fight with them. . "
"What?!"
As soon as Ding Hongguang said the words, Guan Ning just frowned, but Sun Yun jumped up immediately and said anxiously: "The commander is not allowed!
Most of the soldiers in our army are new recruits. If we let them go head-to-head with the Tatars, wouldn't this mean that they will die?
We obviously have the equipment advantage and can remotely..."
But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ding Hongguang. Ding Hongguang stood up abruptly and walked step by step in front of him. The terrifying oppression emanating from his body said in a deep voice: "That's enough! What's the remote thing? Continue to consume the opponent remotely. ?
When can they become real soldiers like this?
Soldiers who only take advantage of equipment and fight with favorable conditions will do what if they encounter bitter battles and encounters in the future? Will the enemy leave them alone and let them prepare, and let them distance themselves before fighting?
Sun Yun! This is a battlefield! Do you think war is a child's play? Will the enemy act according to your expectations every time and allow you to attack within the scope of your rules?
You are a soldier, such childish thoughts should not appear on you!
The soldiers my escort army wants are not just soldiers who can fight with the wind, but elites who dare to fight against the enemy under any conditions!
And the elite must crawl out of the sea of blood!
As for those who drowned on the way. "
Ding Hongguang paused, and then uttered four words coldly!
"Compassion does not command troops!"
Sun Yun trembled and understood what the commander meant.
