Nanming: I can build wonders

Chapter 159 Quantity idea is the best diplomatic idea
In the era of Napoleon, the French army would usually draw out hunting companies from the battalions on the front line of the phalanx to form skirmishers. They were responsible for reconnaissance activities before the front line and attacked the enemy with scattered firepower.

This method of fighting is to use the action of skirmishers and gradually increase the number of troops to delay the battle, exhaust the enemy in line and consume them in large quantities, making it difficult for them to resist the onslaught of the fresh troops of the French reserve.

If the previous skirmishers had weakened the enemy sufficiently, the battalions in the front line would charge with volleys or bayonets to defeat the enemy.

If the enemy is not weakened enough, the entire battalion of the first line breaks up into skirmish groups, which continue to weaken the enemy while providing cover for the battalions of the second line to convert into horizontal formations for the final volley or bayonet attack.

It can be said that this straggler tactic is the great pioneering work of the French army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Moreover, the French army has always had a good tradition of skirmishers, and those soldiers from the French mountain and forest areas have had precise marksmanship and vigorous physique since childhood.

As the British observer Sir Wilson described, as early as 1794 on the lowland battlefields, French skirmishers were "sighting like ferrets and moving like squirrels.

They are very good at using ground cover such as ditches, houses, trees, etc., to cause heavy damage to the enemy's battle infantry and artillery gunners without taking much damage.

Therefore, when the production of Mines guns cannot increase, Zheng Kezang's guards can learn this tactic. The front row uses Minies guns to weaken the enemy remotely, and the rear row salvos and bayonet charges when the distance is close.

This tactic perfectly fits the characteristics of Ming Zheng's current weapons.

The more Zheng Kezang thought about it, the more excited he became, and he was already simulating in his mind the scene of this tactical attack on the armies of various countries.

Now defeating the Tartars can no longer make Zheng Kezang feel refreshed, just like the feeling of loss after the old enemy in Europa Universalis has been defeated, he has to find some new enemies, otherwise it will be boring!

A good memory is not as good as a bad pen. For this new tactic, Zheng Kezang immediately wrote it down with paper and pen, and prepared to use it to update the "Dongning Infantry Manual" written before.

Zheng Kezang is climbing the technology tree here, but Spain and the Netherlands are just around the corner.

Since the Spanish Armada was destroyed by the United Kingdom, its weakness has become the norm.

This time, they formed an expedition fleet for the first time, and there are more than 30 warships in patchwork.

The flagship is the St. Philip built in 1666. It has 80 artillery pieces and is very powerful.

However, is it such a warship that can actually rank among the top three in today's Spanish navy, which shows that the Spanish navy has indeed declined.

In addition, the Spanish expeditionary fleet has about five third-class warships, which are the backbone of this expedition.

The rest are transport ships and Tier [-] warships. By the way, Spain sent [-] troops this time.

Although there are not many armies, but in this era of capital, [-] troops are already the limit of projection for such a long distance.

If Ming Zheng is not counted, this expeditionary fleet is invincible in Asia, and basically kills randomly.

Coupled with the help of armed merchant ships from the Dutch East Indies, Gabriel, the commander of the expeditionary force, is confident that he can retake the Luzon Islands and make himself a veritable Governor of Luzon.

However, just as they were about to attack, they were suddenly embarrassed.

Because intelligence shows that their enemy, Ming Zheng, has nearly 300 warships operating in the waters of Fujian, Guangdong, and Luzon.

Among them, because of the shipyards in the Luzon Islands, there are still many newly built fourth-tier warships and third-tier warships, and the Spanish expeditionary fleet may not be able to beat them!
More importantly, the Dutch were discouraged and did not dare to follow them. He wanted to take a military adventure, but the Dutch East India Company did not cooperate.

This is why many continental players start with quantity ideas, because quantity ideas are the best diplomatic ideas.

Once the number of your army expands to a certain level, your enemies will not dare to attack you easily.

Now, the Spanish Governor Gabriel is very embarrassed. He came all the way from thousands of miles.

Therefore, this powerful fleet can only temporarily park in the bustling Batavia.

Fortunately, the two sides are allies, otherwise the Dutch would not let them stay, it would be too dangerous, what if they took the opportunity to seize Batavia?
The Dutch had to guard against them, and the two sides seemed to be at odds.

Such a delicate situation continued until news of Zheng Kezang's attack on the Wa Kingdom spread to Batavia.

Spanish Governor Gabriel immediately found Cornelis, Governor of the Dutch East India Company.

Gabriel's resonant voice came from the resplendent Governor's Mansion.

"Cornelis, good news. Those shameless Orientals are attacking the Wa Kingdom. Two-thirds of their main force has gone there. This may be a good opportunity!"

However, compared to Gabriel's excitement, Cornelis seemed very calm, and he did not agree with Gabriel's statement.

"Old buddy, even if we win the naval battle, then our warships won't be able to go ashore!" Cornelis shook his head.

After finally having a chance, Gabriel became anxious, "Cornelis, this time is different. We have five thousand Spanish troops."

"Old man, according to the information of businessmen traveling to and from Luzon, they have at least [-] regular troops and tens of thousands of reserve troops (militiamen). Once we land, are you sure you can defeat them?"

Cornelis's words are straightforward and realistic. The Spanish Army sent so few people here, is it to give away the heads?
Gabriel, who was excitedly working on the native maid, froze for a moment.

"This"

In fact, Gabriel knew a little about the Guards. According to the Spanish soldiers who escaped from Luzon, the enemy's army was not inferior to the Spanish army, so they must be treated with caution.

"Cornelis, we are allies, how much army can you send to help us?" Gabriel still didn't want to give up this opportunity just like that.

Cornelis looked at him with regretful eyes, "Old man, you also know the situation of the East India Company. We have to guard against those damned natives, and we will send up to 2000 people to help you."

With 7000 people and tens of thousands of enemies, this is not the Americas. Just set up a few cannons on the coast, and add a thousand soldiers to occupy a country.

This group of orientals are full of martial arts, and their territory is not limited to Luzon. If they react and dispatch troops from other countries, then the only thing waiting for him is a dead end!

He came all the way here, but he didn't want to lose his life.

It seems that Luzon is really hard to get back!
"Old man, you should write to the King of Spain to ask him to increase his troops!" Seeing that he was downcast, Cornelis still gave his suggestion.

Because Ming Zheng is also their enemy.

As if thinking of something, Gabriel suddenly said mysteriously: "I have a request!"

(End of this chapter)