The three-three system is actually not suitable for cold weapon combat.
Even the prototype of the Three-Three System, the Yuanyang Formation created by Qi Jiguang, was only designed to deal with specific enemies.
Japanese pirates are stragglers, so the mandarin duck formation that is flexible and dispersed can effectively restrain them.
Once both sides have more than a thousand troops and engage in a head-on battle, what matters is the discipline and willpower of the soldiers.
The battles between armies in ancient times were different from those in modern times. Our modern ancestors could still maintain tenacious resistance even if they fought to the last soldier.
The battle damage rate can reach an astonishing 95%!
But that didn't work in ancient times. Generally speaking, when an army's battle losses reached 10%, the entire army would collapse.
The most famous representative is the Battle of Suishui. Xiang Yu defeated 30,000 men against 560,000 men, a gap of nearly 20 times in strength.
Only one of the nine major phalanxes of the Han army was overwhelmed, and then they completely collapsed, and the others were basically trampling on each other.
Another example is the Battle of Haoshuichuan. At that time, the soldiers of both sides had actually reached their limit and were on the verge of collapse. However, the Song army collapsed first, which led to the final defeat.
In that battle, the Song army died about 10,300 people, and the Xixia army also lost more than 9,000 people.
There was not much difference in the number of casualties between the two sides. Judging from the number of casualties alone, this was obviously a tragic victory.
It can only be said that the Xixia Army's willpower is stronger than that of the Song Army.
If Song Jun could have persisted a little longer, even just for a cup of tea, the ending might have been rewritten.
It sounds like a bit of child's play, but in fact it is.
Generally speaking, an army that survives 20% of its losses in battle can be considered a strong and iron-blooded army.
Throughout history, there are only a handful of armies that can sustain 30% battle damage without collapsing.
Han Zhen's training method is very simple and rough.
Just have them line up in three rows and practice chopping.
When it comes to fighting on the battlefield, those so-called guns and sticks are useless. The simplest and most direct chopping and stabbing are the most practical.
As for willpower and discipline, they cannot be developed overnight. It takes time.
These thirty-seven people are all new recruits.
However, after defeating the bandits last night and having blood on their hands, they had a hint of murderous intent.
Today, more villagers are building cottages.
Firstly, the bandits' night attack last night gave them a sense of urgency. Secondly, many people's food at home was burned, so they could only come to work part-time to make ends meet and earn some wages.
This also accelerated the construction progress of the cottage a lot.
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Three days in a row.
The basic framework of the cottage has been set up. According to this progress, Carpenter Huang expects to complete the construction in another three days.
The walls of the village are made of rammed earth. Although bamboo strips were mixed into the rammed earth to improve the earthquake resistance and sturdiness to a certain extent, waterproofing is always a problem.
Han Zhen's plan was to wait until the first batch of quicklime was fired from the lime kiln and then reinforce it with hydrated lime.
After the cement is burned out, it will be reinforced a second time.
On the army side, after three days of hard training, Zhang He and others became more proficient and standard in their chopping movements.
Of course, that's all.
After all, it’s only been three days, what can be accomplished?
afternoon.
Zhou Tian came to the village.
"Keep practicing, don't stop!"
After saying this, Han Zhen walked back to the house.
In the study, Zhou Tian was sipping a bowl of braised plum juice.
When he came to sit down at the desk, Han Zhen asked: "Did Changzhi County ask you to come?"
"Um!"
Zhou Tian nodded, took out a letter from his arms and handed it over.
After receiving the letter, Han Zhen first checked the paint on the envelope.
Seeing that the paint was intact, I took it apart and looked at it.
After reading it, he looked slightly weird.
Changzhi County actually wanted to take over the Xu family, the Zheng family, and the Wu family all at once.
Really cruel.
Sure enough, the old saying is true: the county magistrate who ruins his family is the governor who destroys his family.
Seeing his strange expression, Zhou Tian couldn't help but ask, "What did the letter say?"
Hearing this, Han Zhen raised his eyebrows and glanced at him.
Zhou Tian felt his breathing stagnant, as if he was being targeted by a wild beast.
Putting the letter away, Han Zhen said sternly: "You are kind to me, and I accept your favor. But there are some things that it is best never to know. This is for your own good."
"I understand."
Zhou Tian laughed sarcastically.
He felt that Han Er was different from before, and he really had the power of a master.
"Bring me a message about the goods from the other two places and let him figure it out on his own."
The Zheng family and the Wu family are not good people, and they will be killed if they are killed, but he is short of manpower now. If Changzhi County wants the property of the other two families, it has to find a way on its own.
After sending Zhou Tian away, he returned to the barn.
Under Zhang He's supervision, the soldiers repeated the action of swinging the sword, chopping, sheathing the sword, and swinging the sword again.
I practiced until the sun set, and then the day's training ended.
After dinner, the soldiers dragged their tired bodies and prepared to go back.
At this time, Han Zhen said loudly: "Don't leave in a hurry. I'll give you two hours to rest. Meet at the barn at midnight tonight!"
Gathering at midnight?
The soldiers had different expressions, and the smarter ones had already vaguely guessed something.
Back at the house, Ma Sangou came up to him immediately.
"Brother Han, why don't we go with you?"
"Need not."
Han Zhen waved his hand and ordered: "The five of you will guard the village. If bandits come to kill us, we will immediately take the villagers to the mountain."
"Okay."
Although he was a little reluctant, Ma Sangou still nodded in agreement.
After the explanation, Han Zhen returned to the backyard room and slept in his clothes.
There was action tonight, and he needed to recharge his batteries and respond in the best possible condition.
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The sun sets and night falls.
Liu Yong walked to the east gate with eight-character steps.
"Liu Dutou!"
Seeing him, the two county soldiers on night duty immediately bowed and said hello.
"Um!"
Liu Yong nodded and said a few words in a pretentious manner.
After realizing that there was no one around, he lowered his voice and said, "Do you remember everything I told you?"
A county soldier said softly: "Liu Du, please be at ease, we can save it."
These two people are Liu Yong's confidants. If we really want to talk about them, they are still close to each other.
Although the two of them clapped their chests to assure themselves, Liu Yong was still a little uneasy and quickly repeated: "Tonight, if you hear three long and two short knocks on the door, open the city gate immediately. No matter what you see, don't care or ask. Be honest." I'm going to hide in the cave for an hour. Do you understand?"
"Got the order!"
Soldiers from both counties responded in unison.
"Take it hard tonight and don't sleep. If you dare to cause trouble, don't blame me for being unkind."
After giving a warning, Liu Yong walked away with eight-character steps.
Watching his leaving figure, a county soldier couldn't help but whisper: "Erdan, what do you think will happen tonight?"
"Why do you care about this? Do you think your life will be long?"
The other person curled his lips and retorted angrily, and then advised: "Just do it honestly. If the sky falls, Liu Dutou and the magistrate will be there to hold it up. Go and get the reward tomorrow morning."
When they talked about the reward, both of them couldn't help but smile.
Quite a lot!
Liu Dutou is so generous.
After all, they were my relatives, so I didn't treat them badly.
