Chapter 157 The army sets out
Zhu Yunwen's words were clearly trying to frustrate him.
The so-called support is that water from afar cannot save the fire that is close by, and even if it comes, it may not be able to find its position on the battlefield where the density of firepower is getting higher and higher without undergoing rectification and adjustment.
The firearms are not good, the artillery is not good, the cavalry is not good, and now facing the opponent's general mobilization, the military strength seems to be not good either.
Moreover, through his own channels, Fu Youde even knew that there was a large group of people in Nanjing waiting for him to defeat the battle.
Fu Youde has been forced into a desperate situation internally and externally. Fu Youde wanted changes that would be beneficial to him, but they never appeared. All bad news.
"Okay, you all force me. Then come on." Fu Youde gritted his teeth and secretly said.
At this moment he made up his mind. Since this battle is inevitable and the conditions cannot be reversed in his favor, it is better to start it in advance.
This is actually not Fu Youde's wishful thinking.
Fu Youde has already had this idea.
After all, he knew that the more time the north had to integrate, the stronger it would become. And the changes in strength on his side cannot catch up with the Northern Army. The reason why they are not attacking is that they are still looking for the possibility of victory. Now there is no other possibility of victory. We can only rely on Fu Youde himself. ..
What else can Fu Youde do?
Then fight.
Following Fu Youde's order. It was originally a tentative cavalry battle. The upgrade has begun.
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East of Cangxian County.
There is a training session at the moment.
The first army, organized into several guard posts, was deployed in echelons. He Xi and Zhu Yingxiong stood on the hot air balloon and watched.
I saw horizontal formations, like moving walls in the fields.
Moving slowly but surely southward.
The artillery and baggage followed almost simultaneously not far behind. As for the cavalry, they were scattered outside and controlled the situation as the eyes of the army. There are also some at the military headquarters. As a mobile army, with reserves. Always be ready for a fight.
A sharp whistle sounded, and a group of cavalry appeared at the end of the field.
As soon as this group of cavalry appeared, they rushed over at top speed.
So countless horizontal teams began to change formations. Shrink into a hollow square matrix. The hollow square matrix also shrinks towards the center. More than a hundred units apart. Form a seemingly loose formation.
Little did he know that the distances between the square arrays were all calculated.
They are all within the killing range of the fire gun.
The second row of square formations even blocked the gap in the first row.
Once that happened, the cavalry rushed into the gap. They will gallop left and right in the wide gaps of the phalanx. Looks like there's a lot of leeway. But in fact, they are all within the shooting range of the fire cannon, and it is the right distance that will not hurt the soldiers on both sides.
Of course. Occasionally, there is nothing you can do if one or two bullets perform extremely long.
As a result, the space required on the battlefield is countless times larger than in the cold weapon era.
If we say that in the era of cold weapons, most of the situations encountered on the battlefield can be practiced on the school field. But in the age of firearms, it was no longer possible. The concept of military exercises has also been put on the agenda.
This actual military exercise actually had the flavor of a military exercise. But there are still many shortcomings.
It's just to test the training results during this period.
Zhu Xiongying nodded and said: "Old General Wu, you can be of great use."
This time the main force in the performance is the First Army. The commander of the First Army was Wu Li.
Wu Li is now in his fifties. He is a veteran of Liaodong and has followed Ye Jia in battles for a long time. He also defeated Nahachu. This skill is quite impressive. more importantly. As a veteran, I absorb new things very, very quickly. Not inferior to many young people.
And the battlefield sense developed through years of fighting. And above many young people.
As a result, Wu Licai stood out from many generals and became the first military commander.
This is also very appreciated by Zhu Xiongying.
Without him, Zhu Xiongying found that the younger they were, the more they admired He Xi. However, veterans like Wu Li admire He Xi's ability, but they cannot be called worship. Because of their age, they completely idolize another person. Not someone else. It was Zhu Yuanzhang.
As a result, Zhu Xiongying appreciates veterans more and prefers veterans to be in charge of the army. It’s not just that the veteran has gained more experience.
He Xi said: "Old General Wu, if he can be praised by His Majesty, he will definitely be deeply touched."
Zhu Xiongying said: "I only need them to fight bravely to kill the enemy." At this point, Zhu Xiongying paused slightly and said: "Uncle, the troops are now connected. Can we go south?"
During this period of time, He Xi had a very tight schedule. He was almost entirely focused on establishing a staff.
Although the so-called staff department is still not what He Xi wanted. But finally this huge army was sorted out. This large army can be allowed to fight according to the plan drawn up by He Xi as much as possible.
During this period of time, Zhu Xiongying also spent time in the army, carefully observing the army's training. He also maintained a relationship with Henduo, a junior officer.
On the one hand, Zhu Xiongying intends to strengthen his shortcomings. This shortcoming is military capabilities, not just connections in the military.
On the other hand, Zhu Xiongying also really wants to know what the chances of winning this future battle are.
The longer Zhu Xiongying spent in the army. Zhu Xiongying became more confident in victory. Prior to this, in the Battle of Anlingbao, the number of firearms on both sides was quite large. But in essence, the two sides were using firearms to fight a war in an era of cold weapons.
But things are different now.
Although Zhu Xiongying knew that this firearm still had many development directions in the future. But those are all elusive. Just now. Zhu Xiongying was already sure. The Northern Army is already an army built entirely in accordance with the logic of firearms combat.
They have already distanced themselves from Fu Youde's army.
In addition, the gathering of millions of troops would consume too much military expenditure.
Whether it's food or wages. In short, when the bills for this period of time came into Zhu Xiongying's hands, Zhu Xiongying didn't know what Yang Shiqi's mentality was like in charge of finance. I don’t know what He Xi is thinking. But he couldn't accept it anymore.
In a word, if you spend your money this way. Not counting the windfall that He Xi brought from Japan. The Beijing imperial court will go bankrupt in August this year. If you count this windfall. The Beijing court would go bankrupt in October.
Anyway, it can’t be postponed this year.
An army of one million sounds nice, but in reality they are all gold-eating beasts. And it's a particularly huge one.
Zhu Xiongying couldn't wait. We must use victory to make up for it from the Southern Dynasty. Otherwise, after this battle, even if you win, you will have to go back and lick your wounds.
He Xi's heart is bigger than Zhu Xiongying's.
After all, there is an army at hand. Are you afraid of not having money? As long as you win. There are various ways to make money. Once it fails. But everything is over. He Xi would rather have a firm hand in this matter than not be prepared. And start the war in advance.
When He Xi was about to explain to Zhu Xiongying, he suddenly saw a horse running directly under their hot air balloon. It looks like a military emergency.
The people below did not dare to delay, and immediately transferred the military situation into a bamboo tube and sealed it. Pull the pulley and the bamboo tube is lifted up.
After He Xi opened the bamboo tube, he checked it first and found that it came from the south. He speculated in his mind and said, "The answer His Majesty wants may be in it."
"Oh?" Zhu Xiongying curiously took the military information and opened it to take a look. Smiling slightly, he said, "Uncle, it's a clever plan. It's true."
He Xi took the letter and saw that Fu Youde had reorganized the entire army and had begun to break camp and march north.
At this time, the Northern Army had no possibility of evasion. Although He Xi still wants to prepare for a while. But in fact, we also know that most wars will not wait until you are fully prepared. Now it seems that the Northern Army still has many problems. The reason why the First Army is the First Army is that its training level is good.
But it does not mean that the army at this time cannot fight.
It’s nothing more than too many deaths.
When raising soldiers, it is natural to love them as sons. When using troops, it was natural to use them like clay. Although He Xi had a premonition of a large number of casualties, he felt a little aching in his heart. But I couldn’t care less.
He Xi said: "Your Majesty, please stay in Cangzhou, and the army is preparing to go south."
