Bright Spring

Therefore, each of the firearms soldiers has a lot of things hanging on their bodies. They first took out a bamboo tube from their waist pockets, then bit open the sealing paper with their teeth, and poured the fixed amount of propellant into the barrel of the gun. .Then take the silk pad lead pellets, and use a cleaning rod to poke the lead pellets into it for compaction.Finally, pull out the reed mechanism, pick up the gourd hanging on the waist, pour the percussion medicine into the medicine pot at the tail and cover it.Loading is complete, just waiting to launch | launch.The whole process is much simpler and faster than the matchlock gun.

Although the fire gun is still more troublesome to operate than the bow|crossbow, it has more advantages.Ranged soldiers don't need much skill and strength. Loading and firing are all manual tasks, and there is no need to train archery skills for a long time.Firearms do not have high requirements for the transportation and logistics of the supply battalion. The ammunition carried by an individual soldier can be fired dozens of times in a row, which can almost meet the consumption of the entire battle; if it is replaced by the supply of arrows, this is unimaginable.

Li Ling, a famous general of the Han Dynasty, once fought against the Xiongnu army with outnumbered enemies. However, it is said that Li Ling was originally a heavy transport army, but accidentally encountered the Xiongnu, and carried a large number of arrows in his battalion.Even so, in the end Li Ling still surrendered because his arrows were exhausted.If it is the Fire Gun Battalion, it will be difficult to exhaust the ammunition in one battle.

At this time, Wang Bin, Wu Gao and others also rode to greet him.Zhu Gaoxu nodded to signal, his eyes were still watching the soldiers who were practicing over there.

Those loaded soldiers are entering the launch position one after another, behind a row of WISCO vehicles.There is a huge shield in front of the WISCO vehicle with perforations, and the soldiers stand behind the perforations holding firecrackers to prepare.There were gaps between the WISCO vehicles, but at this time the carbine-rejecting guns had been removed from the vehicles to supplement the defense of the interval. The gunmen stood behind the carbine-rejecting guns, and the gun shield soldiers in charge of covering retreated one after another.

With the sound of yelling, the soldiers fired one after another, the sound of gunfire was dense on the chariot formation, the flames and smoke flew together, and the battle was very frightening.

When everyone saw this, they all praised.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say a word, he sat on the horse and looked at the heavy WISCO cart, then turned his head and said, "It's amazing to think about something, the WISCO cart has been used for thousands of years, and we are still using it now."

When Zhu Gaoxu personally conquered Tatar in the Wude Dynasty, the army carried a large number of WISCO vehicles.Only later did he know that this thing had existed at least since the Han Dynasty and the Central Plains Dynasty.

Wu Gao said in a voice, "My lord, the nomadic cavalry in the north has threatened the Central Plains for more than a thousand years. This car is very effective against cavalry|shooting and cavalry charging, so it is still in use today."

Zhu Gaoxu said, "Everything has advantages and disadvantages. Defense is easy to defend, but how can we fight back? It is difficult for the chariot to move, and we can only rely on cavalry for a little counterattack. And the cavalry is around, our officers and soldiers are nothing to all Mongolian tribes It’s no wonder that everyone has said that Taining and other guards are united with the Horqin Department, and their combat power is still very strong.”

Wu Gao had no choice but to admit, "Shang Shang Sheng Ming."

Zhu Gaoxu said again, "For such a heavy vehicle to run a long-distance attack, a large number of civilians must be recruited to contribute. And the more peaceful the world is, the less advantage our cavalry has over the cavalry of the northern tribes. Perhaps how to use infantry to fight cavalry is the most important thing." Do you have a better idea?"

At this time, Liu Ying said in a voice, "When encountering cavalry without WISCO vehicles, the officers and soldiers also have tactics. There are roughly two methods. One is to protect the gunmen in the front row and squat down, waiting for the firecrackers to fire|fire. Second Commander|Gunner and the Firebolt

The soldiers are arranged at intervals, and the gunmen are used to protect the firecrackers, and at the same time, the army formation can keep firing|shooting. "

Liu Ying is proficient in various infantry formations and tactics, and what he said were all formations used by the Ming army before.

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and said, "Flintlock guns have a characteristic, because they don't need open flames, and can deploy more intensive firepower. What Zheng Guogong said is the same as matchlock guns and fire door guns, so they can't make full use of the strengths of new firearms. My thoughts , should maximize the intensity and lethality of firepower, reduce the burden on infantry, and increase mobility. Of course, in this way, some defensiveness must be given up, it’s just how to choose the pros and cons.”

Liu Yingdao, "What the Holy Majesty said is very true. Before the Song Dynasty, the people who carried heavy horses in horse gear were eventually abandoned by the world. This is also the reason. Our dynasty has a vast territory, with thousands of miles of desert in the north, and light cavalry is the right way."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "It may be possible to use a dense infantry formation, two to three rows of volley|shots, and one shot will severely defeat the enemy. The vehicle should also be lightweight, and the shields and iron spears on it are burdens."

At this time, Mao Kaishan said, "If the carriage is only used to transport grain, fodder and heavy artillery, I think that the wooden planks can be changed into wooden strips to make a frame cart, and then the roof can be stretched with lighter materials such as cowhide, which can greatly reduce the weight."

Zhu Gaoxu turned back and said, "Is it possible to remake the vehicle?"

Ma Xingguang, who had been silent all this time, said, "It's nothing more than riveting with wooden strips."

Wu Gao's voice said, "If you set up camp like this, you can only rely on carbine-repelling guns and trench traps to defend." He thought for a while and then said, "On the battle formation, the front and rear army formations can only change weapons, not queues. The front row |After firing the guns, switch to the back row with |guns to resist the enemy."

Wu Gao's mind is always thinking about how to defend.But what he said is also true, once the gunfire soldiers are rushed to the front by the cavalry, they have almost no power to resist, and it is necessary to prepare how to defend.

"It makes sense." Zhu Gaoxu nodded in approval, and then he turned his head to look at Ma Xingguang, "Is there a way to put the tip of the iron gun on the front of the gun to make a bayonet?"

Ma Xingguang was stunned for a moment, and pondered, "How about putting the sharp blade on the wooden handle, and then inserting the wooden handle into the muzzle of the gun?"

Ma Xingguang's thinking angle is a bit strange, but he has never seen a bayonet, so it may be normal to think so.Zhu Gaoxu is different. His inherent impression is that the bayonet should be installed at the lower end of the muzzle.

Zhu Gaoxu asked, "The lower end of the muzzle is a buckle mechanism. Can a sharp blade be installed?"

"The gun barrel is made of wrought iron. It may not be very strong to make a new iron hoop. I have to think about it for a while." Ma Xingguang bent down and said.

Zhu Gaoxu said, "Immediately report when there are results."

Ma Xingguang said, "The minister leads the order."

After discussing for a while, the monarch and his subjects left the place on horseback and continued to patrol the school grounds.

Qi Tai, Pei Youzhen and others from the Ministry of War watched the formation of the new weapons very carefully, seeming to be pondering while watching.Most of the officials are very pragmatic, and they clearly distinguish between "technology" and the cultivation of sages.For example, after techniques such as Liu Kun's emergency repair and water beam attacking sand came out, the officials in charge of the river regarded these skills as the skills of being an official;In actual work, everyone will not abide by the previous rules, after all, the later things are more useful.

Chapter 963 I know everything

The itinerary of the Dajiao field outside the Hongwu Gate was over, and Zhu Gaoxu went out of the palace to meet Ma Enhui again.He came back from his northern tour and met her twice.

It was almost the time of You, and Zhu Gaoxu was already sitting on a chair in the northwest corner of Rouyi Hall, waiting for the maid Xiaohe to make a pot of tea for him.The officials of Fengtianmen and Wuyingdian are estimated to be waiting to be dispatched. There are no officials here, only the court lady Xiaohe and the eunuch Meng Ji.

The eunuchs who usually hang around Zhu Gaoxu, Wang Gui and Cao Fu are the most frequent, and Wang Jinghong and others will come to serve him when they come back.Meng Ji was rarely alone with Zhu Gaoxu, only occasionally on duty.

Seeing this eye-catching man Meng Ji, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly remembered the matter of the Chenla woman Yisuwa.He then asked, "Have you seen Yisuwa again?"

Meng Ji looked bewildered and surprised, bowed and said: "Returning to the emperor, since the emperor went to the old mansion to appreciate peonies, the servants have never met Yisuwa."

Only then did Zhu Gaoxu come back to his senses, recalled a bit, then turned his head to look at Xiao He.Xiao He was concentrating on fiddling with the tea set in front of her with low eyebrows. She put the leak check on a fair cup, picked up the small pot and poured the tea accurately, as if she had no other intention.But when the two talked, especially when the emperor spoke, Xiao He must be listening, unless she was deaf.

"Hmm..." Zhu Gaoxu made a habitual voice, and said again, "It's getting late, I'm going to the imperial concubine's palace."

Meng Ji clasped his fists and said, "My maidservant, go and prepare Luanjia immediately."

When the eunuch was going out, Xiao He picked up a cup of tea and brought it to Zhu Gaoxu.Zhu Gaoxu reached out to take it, and took a sip.

At this time, Xiao He's voice said: "This servant will not tell anyone what the Holy Majesty has not approved."

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at her.That day Zhu Gaoxu and Liu Ming talked about the secret affairs of the Chenla Kingdom, and it has been a month since then, and the person making tea next to him was Xiao He.Civil servants like Liu Ming didn't spend much time dealing with eunuchs, even if they met, they didn't necessarily say much. But the court ladies were different, they met eunuchs almost every day.

At first Zhu Gaoxu thought that Meng Ji knew about it, but he subconsciously thought that since Xiao He knew about it, the eunuch in charge of rituals also knew about it.

This maid in her thirties is meticulous in her work, calm in mind, and very obedient. Zhu Gaoxu is used to letting her do trivial things by her side.But Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt that even if she was over [-] years old, she wasn't considered very pretty. Under the appearance of obedience and indifference, maybe there were some demands?

Of course, Zhu Gaoxu may have misunderstood her.For some reason, Zhu Gaoxu always feels that the people close to him want to get something from him; or if others give something, he should double the return.Maybe it's just a demon.

While drinking tea, Zhu Gaoxu pays attention to Xiaohe.She doesn't have a single piece of jewelry on her body, she looks like a practitioner, the light clothes are probably made of light-colored flax, very clean and tidy, but under the simple dress, the gentleness of that kind of woman is a bit seductive, I can't say why What.Her movements were unhurried, and every trivial matter was done very carefully. She noticed Zhu Gaoxu's gaze, and occasionally looked up at him, with a look of joy.

"My lord, the carriage is ready." Meng Ji said in his voice.

Zhu Gaoxu came back to his senses, put down his teacup, stood up bluntly, and said, "Let's go." He left Rouyi Hall.

Meng Ji still followed, and when he was halfway, Zhu Gaoxu said casually: "Tomorrow you will

Yisuwa called to Rouyi Hall, I saw her. "

When it came to the imperial concubine's palace, it wasn't long before Miao Jin saw him, so she found an opportunity to whisper to him: Actually, I know every time you get close to other women.Zhu Gaoxu was very embarrassed immediately, but thinking about it, only a few people like Miao Jin would talk to him like this.

Miao Jin approached and sniffed him again.Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to say: "I'll go take a shower and change clothes first."

She put her hand on Zhu Gaoxu's chest, "It's not that I smell a woman on your body, but I feel that I'm already so close to Gaoxu, and I still don't know what's in your heart."

"I must have you in my heart." Zhu Gaoxu laughed awkwardly.

Miao Jin said: "Someone asked me about the "Yi Hui" we wrote, whether it was written by me or by the Holy One."

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and asked, "Yao Ji?"

Miao Jin nodded and said: "Recently, many people have asked Yao Fang about this matter. Yao Fang's words according to the will do not seem to be convincing. I also want to know, where did the Holy One learn it from?"