.Chapter 778 Shooting the Sky Wolf
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"Since you are here, why not come?" Zhang Juzheng asked.
"Haha..." Tan Lun smiled mysteriously, "He will do something big, but he will not be able to do it for the moment."
‘What big thing is mysterious?’ Zhang Juzheng was curious, but he was not familiar with it after all, so he was not easy to ask.
After talking about the cavalry, Tan Lun said again: "Another way, let Yuan Jing say it." Everyone present was clever and knew that Chen Si brought Zhang Juzheng, or Zhang Juzheng followed Chen Si, which actually represents Mr. Xu. If he did not give him enough confidence, he would not have enough support from him and Xu Jie in the rear, so he had to rest assured.
Qi Jiguang also understood it, so he said in a deep voice: "The general was ordered to form the Shenji Camp. The main imaginary enemy was of course the Mongol cavalry. Then they must restrain their characteristics of being skilled in cavalry and shooting and being good at interspersed and detoured. However, when the general was fighting against the Japanese in the south, they mainly used infantry cold weapons, and it was impossible to achieve this goal..." I was afraid that Zhang Juzheng would not understand, so he also explained the terms: "The ones who use gunpowder are hot weapons, and the ones who do not use gunpowder are cold weapons."
Zhang Juzheng nodded and expressed his understanding, saying, "The only range of fire can be farther than that of bows and arrows is musket. Isn't this the main business of Shenji Camp?"
"You are right, but the power of the musket is not enough to suppress the cavalry. Once the enemy approaches, you have to fight with hand and hand. Therefore, half of the hot and cold weapons in the Shenji Camp are used for firearms, and half of them are used for the killer team to protect the bird gun team." Qi Jiguang broke down for him.
"The Mongols come and go like the wind, and the infantry is so powerful," Zhang Juzheng asked again: "It is inevitable that they will be beaten passively."
"Yes, in addition to the infantry camp, the Second General also built a horse camp, using the horse team as the mobile power to complete the task of counterattacking and repelling the enemy." Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "The Last General's horse camp was divided into three parts, and the left and right parts were actually not cavalry. It can only be said to be... Infantry riding horses, they rode horses to maneuver, but they all dismounted horses and fought with the same combat method as the infantry camp. Only the light cavalry in the middle are real pure cavalry, all of whom are excellent in horsemanship and superb martial arts. All are equipped with thick armor and excellent bow and arrow knives. The horses that are matched are top-notch war horses that can compete with Mongolian horses."
I heard that all the troops of Shenji Camp are equipped with half of the firearms, but the most elite light cavalry unit is still purely cold weapons. Zhang Juzheng was puzzled and said, "Why not equip the cavalry with bird guns?"
Everyone couldn't help but smile. Qi Jiguang could hold it back and explained with a stern face: "Because after firing, there will be a strong recoil that will directly drop the shooter off the horse, so the real cavalry can only use swords, guns, bows and arrows to fight the enemy head-on, and cannot use bird guns."
"In other words, there are only a few real cavalry in the entire horse camp, and the rest are just infantry riding horses." Zhang Juzheng understood a little, "This can make up for the shortcomings in maneuver, and also give full play to the advantages of our firearms and military formations, so we have the capital to compete with the Tartars..."
"What the lord said is completely correct." Qi Jiguang nodded affirmatively and said, "But if you face an enemy cavalry that is several times more than me, it is difficult to withstand repeated interludes by relying on your flesh and blood. Once you are kicked into the camp, everything will be over. Therefore, in addition to the two battalions, there are also chariot battalions, using chariots to form defenses, and using chariots to carry out long-range strikes. Even if the enemy soldiers attack our army with tens of thousands of people, I have a chariot battalion, and I don't have to jump into the trenches, and the trenches are in the camp. The soldiers on the chariot will use long weapons and firearms to attack the enemy, and the enemy cavalry will retreat."
"I have seen the chariot..." Zhang Juzheng was moved when he heard it, but he still felt it was inappropriate and pondered: "But I am frank, one is bulky, the other is not reliable, it seems to be a bit cumbersome."
"You are talking about the kind you used to be." The silent silent listened and laughed out loud: "The current one has been redesigned by General Qi. It is flexible in movement and has strong combat power. The car can accommodate soldiers and firearms, and it can move whenever you want, and stop when you want to stop. It can also connect from the end to form a car city, which is extremely convenient." As he said to Qi Jiguang, "It is better to see it at first sight than to hear it. Find one and open your eyes to everyone."
"Yes." Qi Jiguang nodded and ordered his subordinates to prepare quickly.
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After a moment, Qi Jiguang asked the lords to come out of the tent to watch, and saw an old-style chariot and a newly improved one placed on the open space in front of the tent.
Qi Jiguang came forward and explained: "Sir, please see, I removed the box boards on both sides of the old-style chariot and changed it to eight folding boards. They are usually placed on the car, and they are all opened during combat, and are erected on the side of the enemy to replace the car, so it is called the 'side of the car'." As he spoke, the two soldiers who were driving the car skillfully stuck the screen firmly on one side of the car, as if a barrier was raised.
"This side van is 15 feet long and is used to cover the arrows and stones." Qi Jiguang continued: "Each car is equipped with two pack horses, two Franchise machines, and two other twenty soldiers, divided into two teams of Qizheng. One team of ten soldiers is responsible for the operation of the side van. Two of them are responsible for the driving of the mules and horses, and six are responsible for the launch of the Franchise. A van commander is directed by a van, and a helmman is responsible for the movement of the front, back and left and right of the vehicle; there are also ten surprise troops, and they are also divided into two teams of bird guns and killers. They protect the chariots when marching, and kill the enemy with the support of the chariots during combat."
"How many cars are there in total?" Zhang Juzheng asked.
"One hundred and twenty-eight vehicles." Qi Jiguang said.
"One, two, eight vehicles, each car has a side wing of one or five," Zhang Juzheng started his calculations and said, "The horizontal arrangement is more than one mile long; it is arranged in a square array, and each side is more than fifty feet, which is enough to resist the enemy's bow and arrow shooting and cavalry conflict, making the enemy's soldiers unable to perform their skills." He couldn't help but praise: "A such a chariot array can be used to tie up the troops, two can be used as a camp wall, and three can replace armor. It has become a city with foot, no socks, and there are so many cannons and bird guns. It is really a real god-machine camp!" He was still a layman just now, but now he can reach the point. His amazing comprehension shocked the audience again.
But Zhang Juzheng's questions had not been eliminated, nor did he notice other people's surprised eyes. Instead, he stared at the big car and asked: "This car is sturdy enough. With two Francophones, is it easy to move?"
"Although there are two pack horses to pull the cart, in order to save animal power and speed up, even if the car is pulled, manpower will still be used to pull the car forward. In addition to the drivers, the two teams must separate one team to pull the cart, and the other team is responsible for covering the cart, and exchange it every day. If there is a slope or a bad road, the two teams must work together to pull the cart together to catch up with the infantry." Qi Jiguang said: "But to be honest, it is OK to march normally, but it still cannot keep up with the rushing attack. A light cart has been developed to solve this problem, but it has not been officially put into production, so it will not be used this time."
"This is already very good." Silently said: "How can everything be perfect? ​​What ingredients can be used to cook and what dishes are there? This reflects the chef's level."
He returned to the hall and sat down, asked silently and smiled, "How is it, God of Wealth, can you be our backing with peace of mind?"
"That's natural," Zhang Juzheng smiled and said, "As the saying goes, 'Before the army and horses move, the food and grass will go first.' I will go back to you and solve the food and fodder." As he said that, he suddenly remembered something and said, "I heard that General Qi invented a 'light cake' when he was in the south and was easy to carry and could hold it. Why not teach me and turn around and make a batch for the soldiers to eat during the march."
The generals couldn't help but nodded. Mr. Zhang was very careful and gave the logistics to such people. Rest assurance.
"Haha, Guangbiao is outdated," Qi Jiguang shook his head and smiled: "We have developed a new food, which is much better than Guangbiao."
When everyone heard this, they were interested and smiled silently: "It's almost time to eat. Yuan Jing, you can serve it for everyone to try it, even if it's dinner."
"This... is too simple." Qi Jiguang felt a little embarrassed.
"Oh, in extraordinary times, everything is simple?" Zhang Juzheng said in a silent smile, and he nodded and said yes.
"Okay." Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "Then I'll be ugly. Please give me some excuses." So he ordered people to prepare quickly. After a while, the two personal soldiers came up with a large tray, which were covered with white porcelain bowls. They all brought two bowls and a small spoon for all the adults.
When everyone looked at it, they found that one bowl had half a bowl of fried noodles, and the other bowl was water.
Qi Jiguang said while making a demonstration: "Now, please pour water into the noodle bowl, just like me, stir."
So the civil and military officials present began to mix the things in the two bowls together and mix them into a bowl of paste as he said.
"Please try it." Qi Jiguang took the lead in scooping a spoonful and put it in his mouth. Everyone took a bite. After a while of slapping their mouths, they nodded and praised: "Well, it tastes delicious, it can't be said to be salty or sweet, but it's delicious anyway."
Qi Jiguang smiled happily, and being praised by everyone means that this thing was successful. Qi Jiguang glanced at Siren, and Siren smiled happily. This thing actually has his contribution, but it is better not to expose this connection in front of Zhang Juzheng.
"General Qi, how do you make this thing?" Zhang Juzheng finished a bowl and said unsatisfiedly: "It should be that I fried the flour first?"
Qi Jiguang quickly asked everyone to add it, and said to Zhang Juzheng: "This one is very cheap because it not only contains wheat flour... In fact, any local crops, millet, soybeans, black beans, brown rice, etc. can be ground into powder, mixed evenly, stir-fry, and then mix some oil and sugar. When eating, you can add some salt to the water, so that you can maintain your strength enough. The method is still very simple."
Zhang Juzheng asked him for a recipe and asked with a smile: "By the way, what's the name?"
"I haven't named it." Qi Jiguang shook his head and said.
Zhang Juzheng looked at the silent and said, "General Qi made 'light cakes in the south" and developed this fried noodles in the north. It would be called 'jugative noodles'! What do Brother Jiangnan think?"
"It's great," asked the generals in a silent smile, "You guys think about it."
"Agree-" Everyone said in unison, which made Qi Jiguang feel a little embarrassed.
"But I have a problem," Tan Lun, who had been listening silently, said, "This thing is indeed convenient to eat. But I don't know how to carry it during war?"
Qi Jiguang smiled and said, "Good questions. Take the intestine cloth bag." The personal soldiers had already prepared a long time ago and distributed thin and long cloth bags to each general.
Qi Jiguang picked up a cloth bag and said, "This cloth bag is sewn from white cloth, thin and long, like a horse's intestine, five feet long. The officers and soldiers called it the 'sausage cloth bag' by their mouths. Put the fried noodles in it, tied together at the two ends," Qi Jiguang said as he demonstrated: "Infantry is on the back of his arms, and the cavalry can be tied to a saddle frame. If you don't have time to soak in a marching force, then take a few bites first, drink a few sips of water, and eat the meal as you walk. This bag is enough for a soldier to eat for five days."
He looked at Qi Jiguang silently slapped the intestine bag cross-body on his shoulder, and couldn't help but feel dizzy. He always thought that this was the creation of the Eighth Route Army, and he was learning from Qi Jiguang for a long time... This was not his idea, it was originally created by Xiao Qi.
This invention aroused admiration. Yin Feng held it and said, "Now, we won't have to be hungry when we pursue the enemy soldiers in the future." He said, "But the war is about to go to war. How can so many troops have time to sew bags and make fried noodles?"
"You don't have to worry about this." Zhang Juzheng smiled: "Tomorrow morning, I will prepare it for you in front of the city gate." He said, "Time is tight, I want to go back and prepare, so you don't have to go there again. Let your quarantine officer go back with me. You can take whatever you have in the warehouse, and I will borrow and buy it now, and you can't let the soldiers lack this or that."
Tan Lun and the others had never heard of this kind of words. Every time they went to collect some supplies, they were like asking for the mission of the Warehouse University, and had never seen Mr. Zhang as arrogant as such. They were moved and stood up to thank him.
"Goodbye." Zhang Juzheng nodded to the silence, bowed to everyone, then strode out of the central army tent, sat in the sedan chair waiting at the door, and left in a hurry.
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After seeing off Zhang Juzheng, everyone returned to the Central Army tent. Without outsiders, they became much more intimate and casual.
Just as Chen Si was about to joke with Qi Jiguang, he saw Hu Yong walking in from outside, leaning in his ear and whispering: "I have searched all of them but I can't see Dongning Hou..."
The silent heart skipped a beat. Even though his concentration was amazing, his face changed - this news, oh no, it should be said to be bad news, it was really amazing. If I were ready to set off tomorrow morning, if there was no military talisman, Qi Jiguang's Shenji Camp would never be able to move without any action, otherwise it would be a rebellion.
To be honest, 80% of the confidence in this battle came from Qi Jiguang and his Shenji Camp. Although Ma Fang has a greater reputation, it is more like a legend... I really don't dare to put hope on him. Without Shenji Camp, silence would not have the confidence to win the battle. If this battle is defeated, I would never dare to imagine the consequences...
It didn't matter if he was silent. The house that was still very lively just now became quiet. Everyone looked at his face, not knowing what was going on.
After silent eyes, Li Chengliang looked at Li Chengliang and said lightly: "Inspire the city, without your discipline, my two boys have run away from home again and have not been found yet."
"Ah..." Everyone took a breath and quickly: "Why don't you go back and have a look."
"It doesn't matter, I can't help much when I go back." Chen Si was very calm, staring at Hu Yong and ordered: "You go to find the Beizhen Fushi... What kind of masters are there. Anyway, I'm gasping there, so tell him about this and ask him to help find it quickly. I'll see someone before tomorrow... Of course, don't scare the little thing."
Everyone couldn't help but say, "Sir, you spoil your children too much..." Li Chengliang also said in his heart, "It's impossible..."
Only Hu Yong knew what the adults meant, and he said with a key point: "I know." Then he quickly walked out.
"Okay, the enemy is here, let's put the family out in advance." Silent coughed, letting everyone concentrate, and then said in a deep voice: "I will decide the old rules, I will decide the strategy, and I will follow your tactics." Then he raised his tone and said: "Everyone, Altan or Tuman, which one is our opponent this time?"
Everyone was thinking, and Silence had already given the answer: "On the one hand, it is because Altan was the mastermind of the invasion this time. He mobilized a large number of troops and would not stop until he achieved his goal. Therefore, although there were few Tu Barbarians, it would be easier to fight. However, the two were too far apart, and they beat the drums and bought candy, and did their own things. In fact, there was no response. Therefore, even if he beat the Tu Barbarians, Altan would not feel much shock. He still had to commit evil as planned."
"Second, the Tuman has no ability to attack the city, and with the help of some traitors, Altan has mastered this ability... The fall of Shizhou City is the best proof." Silently said, "Hey... Altan Khan's tactics this time have been very clear. They used a group of people to bluff and make a move to attack the capital. When the troops in various places are in a hurry to serve the king and defend against the empty defense, they will gather the main force and select the most suitable prefectures to attack." He looked up at everyone and said in pain: "So the destructive power of Tuman is far inferior to Altan. Moreover, the two are too far apart. Once they go east to attack Tuman, there will be no time to stop Altan from doing evil. We cannot bear the pain of Shizhou again, so even if it is more difficult and sacrificed, we must unswervingly march towards Altan. Do you understand?"
"I understand," everyone replied loudly.
"Okay, that's all I want to say." Looking at Tan Lun silently, "Brother Erhua, come and preside over the presidency."
"Yes." Tan Lun nodded.
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