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Chapter 207 0204 [Xuanjia Army! 】

Looking at the soldiers in various costumes on the school field below, Han Zhen said: "After this expansion of the army, I plan to unify military uniforms and armor. What do you think?"

Speaking of this, Liu Qi suddenly became interested, his eyes lit up and he said: "County Magistrate, I have had this plan for a long time. Our Qingzhou Army is good at everything, except for the variety of weapons and clothing, it looks like a miscellaneous army. There is no momentum at all.”

"I think that the armor system of our Qingzhou Army should follow the Mingguang Armor of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Think about it, twenty thousand soldiers, armed with Mingguang, are like heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals coming to the world. The enemy will be frightened after seeing it and will not fight. A subdued soldier!"

Han Zhen glanced at him and sneered: "Do I need another white cloak?"

"Yes, yes...hehe!"

Liu Qi nodded hurriedly, but when he saw Han Zhen narrowing his eyes slightly, he immediately shrank his neck and laughed twice.

Every time Han Zhen would squint his eyes before beating him.

After giving Liu Qi a hard look, Han Zhen ignored him.

Mingguang Armor, what a shame this guy can think of it!
When it comes to the most practical and strongest armor in the past dynasties, everyone has their own opinions, but when it comes to the most well-known, most powerful and handsome armor, it is undoubtedly the Mingguang Armor.

Mingguang armor has appeared as early as the Three Kingdoms period. Cao Zhi's "The Former Emperor Granted His Ministers Armor List" records: "The late emperor gave his ministers armor, one collar each for black light and bright light, one collar for Liangdang armor, one collar for red refinement armor, and one collar for horse armor. collar"

However, there were still various flaws at that time. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that it gradually became perfect and reached its peak.

The Mingguang Armor was the first of the Thirteen Armors in the Tang Dynasty. It was made up of 1590 pieces of fish scale armor and 644 pieces of long strips of armor. It had metal round guards on the chest and back. It was polished extremely smooth and looked like a mirror. Under the sunlight, , reflecting the dazzling light, hence the name Mingguang Armor.

In fact, the protective performance of Mingguang Armor is very strong, no worse than the mountain pattern armor and black hammer armor of the Song Dynasty.

There is only one reason for its decline.

expensive!
The cost is too high, and the Mingguang Armor has two complete plates on the upper body, so it is usually tailor-made and cannot be used by any soldier.

In contrast, the imperial court was naturally willing to use more cost-effective fish scale armor and black hammer armor.

Seeing Han Zhen turn to look at him, Nie Dong muttered: "As far as armor is concerned, in terms of protection, I think it should be Xixia's Haozijia!"

"really!"

Liu Qi on the side nodded in agreement.

Han Zhen said with great interest: "Tell me in detail."

"The Haozi armor is made of cold forging from top to bottom, and its defense is astonishing. Not even the divine arm crossbow can do anything from fifty steps away. When I was fighting against the Xixia people at the border, I really suffered from the Haozi armor. bitter."

Mentioning the past of fighting against the Xixia people, Nie Dong looked sad, and then said happily: "Fortunately, the forging process of Haozi armor is complicated and time-consuming. A pair of Haozi armor requires four or five party craftsmen, and it takes three years to make." It took shape. Therefore, over the years, there were only a few thousand paintings in total in Xixia. The Xixia army only had iron kites and equipment, and the rest were all given as tribute to the Liao Kingdom."

Even a divine arm crossbow cannot penetrate fifty steps away?

Han Zhen looked slightly surprised and asked, "Can firearms break armor?"

Nie Dong pondered: "If within ten steps, the power of the firearm is enough to break through the wart armor, but beyond ten steps it's hard to say."

Hearing this, Han Zhen showed a satisfied look.

The firearms he made are inherently lethal weapons at close range. Ten steps is a distance of 15 meters, which is already a large range for a dense battlefield.

After a slight pause, Nie Dong continued: "The second one is Zhao Song's Bu Ren Jia. However, Bu Ren Jia is the same as Hao Zi Jia. It is extremely heavy. Even if there are no additional armor leaves, it weighs more than fifty kilograms. .”

"The county magistrate, I think that if we want to unify the armor standard, we should use mountain pattern armor."

Mountain-patterned beetle, also called mountain-shaped beetle, is named after its leaves that are stacked together to create a texture that resembles mountain peaks.

In fact, mountain pattern armor was also inherited from the Tang Dynasty. However, because the iron smelting process was more mature in the Song Dynasty and the cold forging technology was mastered, the skill was better than the previous one. Improvements were made on the original technology of the Tang Dynasty to make it both While being protective, it is more flexible and easier to wear.

Mountain pattern armor does not refer to a specific type of armor, but includes light and heavy armor types for horse, infantry, and bow.

Han Zhen asked curiously: "What are the advantages and disadvantages of mountain pattern armor compared with other armors?"

Nie Dong said sternly: "The strength of mountain pattern armor is no worse than that of black hammer armor, fish scale armor, willow leaf armor, etc. The advantage is that it is more flexible, especially the mountain pattern horse armor. The armor skirt can be stretched and folded up and down, and the cavalry is fully armed." When riding, he can easily get on and off the horse without the help of others. In a battle, the cavalry often has to change horses two or three times. When wearing mountain pattern armor, it is faster than the heavy armor next to it. The county magistrate must not underestimate this. With a little time, in the battle formation, one step ahead of the opposing cavalry can often establish a victory."

Liu Qi chewed the chicken in his mouth and said vaguely: "Nie Dutong's words are true. When two armies are facing each other, if the cavalry makes a move first, the horses will be able to advance one point faster and seize the opportunity."

As the commander of the cavalry battalion, and having grown up in the border army, he often witnessed his father fighting with the Xixia people, so Liu Qi had a lot to say.

When the two armies confront each other, unless the strength gap between the two sides is too large, there will be no cavalry confrontation.

After all, it is not easy to train a cavalry, and it consumes far more money and energy than infantry.

Besides, war horses are also money.

Even if there is a cavalry confrontation, it is a very rare extreme situation. It is not like in later movies or TV series, where two cavalrymen collide with each other like they are risking their lives.

In a real cavalry confrontation, the formation is very sparse, and the main focus is on fighting, not close combat.

Under normal circumstances, cavalry are placed on the left and right wings of the army. One is used to attack, harass, and suppress the opponent's frontal infantry formation, while the other is waiting for opportunities to move, looking for opportunities, and outflanking the opponent's center.

Even if the heavily armored cavalry rushes into battle, they do not rush forward without thinking.

No matter how fierce your heavy-armored cavalry is, if the heavy-armored infantry forms a formation with shields and spears, equipped with heavy axes and bronze hammers, even if they can charge in, they will suffer heavy losses.

Yue Fei and Liu Qi relied on this move to defeat the Jin Army countless times, and even wiped out the Jin Army's elite cavalry, Iron Buddha.

How to rush?
Again, formation!

To put it bluntly, in ancient large-scale corps battles, what was fought was formation, and what was fought for was discipline and willpower.

Whoever can maintain the formation longer will have the last laugh.

As long as you maintain your formation, even if you are defeated, your muscles and bones will not be broken.

When facing the heavily armored infantry who are waiting in battle formation, the heavy armored cavalry needs to use high mobility and the deterrence of the charge to constantly cruise, force the opponent's formation, and exert psychological pressure at the same time.

Humans are not machines. When they see thousands of heavily armored cavalry running towards them, they will instinctively feel fear.

Once there is a commotion somewhere in the enemy's formation, or the deployment is not timely, the heavy armored cavalry will seize the opportunity and rush into the army in a sharp formation.

Don't look at the fact that when Han Zhen fought in the past, he always led his cavalry to charge headlong. That was because his opponents were a group of rebels. They had no weapons and no training. They didn't even have a crossbow, so they posed almost no threat to the cavalry.

If it were the Western Army, he would definitely not dare to advance so rashly.

Otherwise, it only takes one volley of divine arm crossbows, and you have to answer.

However, this pattern will soon be broken.

Because they possess firearms, a powerful weapon that can change the pattern of war.

Heavy infantry?

What I am blowing up is the heavy armored infantry!

Because of this, the speed of cavalry is even more important.

War horses need time to accelerate. One step faster is always one step faster.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen said: "Come here, get the mountain pattern armor!"

Hearing this, a soldier on duty immediately ran towards the arsenal.

Not long after, he came with a piece of mountain pattern armor.

This is a half-length iron armor, which seems to have been purchased from Zhao Ting.

Taking the armor and looking at it carefully, Han Zhen found that the armor leaves were in a Y shape, and every three armor leaves were in a group, linked by rings, and woven in a cross shape.

Han Zhen tried stretching and folding it, and found that it was indeed as flexible as Nie Dong said.

The walking armor can also be folded up and down, but the walking armor uses willow leaf armor, which is far less flexible than the mountain pattern armor.

"What about the shortcomings?"

Upon hearing Han Zhen's inquiry, Nie Dong replied: "The disadvantage is that compared to other armors, it is more difficult to make the armor leaves of mountain pattern armor. However, the county magistrate has a water conservancy forging workshop, so I feel that this small shortcoming is not worth mentioning. "

Indeed, there is no stamping technology today, so the production of Y-shaped nail leaves is naturally more cumbersome than willow leaf nails and fish scale nails.By the way, stamping technology!
At this time, the craftsmen have mastered the hydraulic forging hammer technology, so there is no reason why they can't make a hydraulic stamping machine?
He doesn't need a sophisticated punch, just a simple stamping machine.

Han Zhen vaguely remembered that the ancients had developed roller bearings long ago, but he forgot which dynasty it was in. Anyway, it was roughly between the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties.

Ask Craftsman Yuan back.

"In addition, in addition to being convenient for cavalry, it is also important for infantry and crossbowmen. After all, firearms will be the main weapons of our Qingzhou Army in the future. The armor is flexible and is more convenient for the use of firearms."

Nie Dong continued to add: "The mountain pattern armor of Zhao and Song Dynasties is all made of vermilion lacquer. In order to distinguish them, the county magistrate can use black lacquer. Dark-black armor is more conducive to concealment at night."

In fact, there was another reason he didn't say.

According to the theory of five virtues, Zhao and Song belong to the virtue of fire.

This is not far-fetched by others, but decided by Zhao Kuangyi himself.

The Later Zhou Dynasty belonged to Mu De, and wood produced fire. Therefore, in the first year after he ascended the throne, Zhao Da designated the Song Dynasty as Fire De.

There is a clear record in "History of the Song Dynasty: The Benji of Taizu": In the spring and March of the first year of Jianlong, the king of fire and virtue was used to determine the destiny of the country. His color was still red, and wax was used as Xu.

As for what some people in later generations said about Tianshui Zhao Song, so Zhao Song belongs to Shui De, this is pure nonsense.

Look, what was the first reign name of Zhao Gou after he crossed south?
Jianyan!

Why did Nie Dong use black lacquer mountain armor? Xuanhei belongs to water, and water defeats fire!
In ancient times, the theory of the Five Virtues was extremely popular, with everyone from the emperor and his courtiers to the common people firmly believing in it.

After weighing the pros and cons, Han Zhen nodded and said: "In this case, the armor in the army will be black lacquer mountain pattern armor."

Seeing that his suggestion was adopted, Nie Dong was overjoyed: "The county magistrate is wise!"

"correct!"

Suddenly, Han Zhen seemed to have thought of something and added: "In the future, generals above the battalion level in the army will have a set of customized armor."

Again, a sense of ceremony!
If generals wear the same armor as ordinary soldiers, it will be difficult to tell them apart and their prestige will be greatly reduced.

Sure enough, Nie Dong's eyes lit up.

Liu Qi on the side said even more impatiently: "County magistrate, are you Mingguang Kai?"

Han Zhen was speechless. This guy was really hopeless.

Seeing this, Nie Dong frowned and said: "Don't be ridiculous. The Mingguang Armor is too conspicuous. When the two armies confront each other, it is like a guiding light. If the enemy general is not a fool, he will order to kill him with a three-bow crossbow." !”

How did Xiao Talin die?

It was because he was so good that he was shot to death by a three-bow bed crossbow from a very long distance!

Gollum!

Thinking of the terrifying range and power of the three-bow bed crossbow, Liu Qi couldn't help but swallowed his saliva and suddenly stopped.

Han Zhen asked: "Besides Mingguang Armor, do you have any suggestions?"

Hearing this, the two fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Liu Qi slapped his thigh and suggested: "County Magistrate, since the army mainly uses black lacquer mountain pattern armor, how about our generals wearing black light armor?"

Bright light and black light come from the same family, the only difference is the color.

When you think of black light armor, you have to think of an army.

The most mysterious and elite heavy armored cavalry of the Tang Dynasty under Li Shimin.

Xuanjia Army!
The battle that determined the world in the Tang Dynasty was the Battle of Hulao Pass.

In that battle, the Xuanjia Army broke from [-] to [-], and it became famous all over the world!
Nowadays, their Qingzhou Army also positions their armor in black, which is quite similar to the Xuanjia Army of the Tang Dynasty.

Han Zhen and Nie Dong looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Not to mention, Liu Qi’s proposal is really good.

Bright light and black light are not only practical, but the key shapes are also extremely domineering.

Han Zhen asked: "What do you think?"

"Humble position seconded."

Nie Dong nodded.

Han Zhen made a decision and said: "Okay, let's get the black light armor. I'll call the craftsman to the military camp tomorrow to give you the same size."

"Thank you magistrate!"

Liu Qi was beaming with joy at this moment.

If you can't wear bright light, you can wear black light. When the time comes, it will be paired with a large vermilion cloak. It will definitely look domineering.

……

"This stew is so delicious. This is the first time in my life that I have eaten such delicious meat."

A soldier dressed in a military guard held a piece of stew on his head and chewed it while sighing with satisfaction.

"Ha ha."

Luo Jing smiled slightly and tasted the wine unhurriedly.

Seeing this, Na Dutou asked in confusion: "Brother Luo, why don't you eat such a delicious stew?"

He found that Luo Jing was not the only one, but also most of the Qingzhou Army.

Even if there are Qingzhou soldiers eating meat, they do so slowly, with a mouthful of meat and a mouthful of wine, and then bragging with their comrades beside them, with a comfortable attitude.

In comparison, the Wuweijun and Zhenjun were like reincarnations of starving ghosts, going crazy and stuffing meat into their mouths.

When he was in Shouguang some time ago, he secretly vowed to eat ten pounds of stewed meat when he came back.

Now that I'm really back, I won't dare touch it again after eating a pound of meat.

Luo Jing said deliberately: "I only eat one meal every now and then, that's all."

"How often do you eat meat?"

Their heads were wide-eyed and their faces were filled with disbelief.

Luo Jing raised his eyebrows and said, "You don't believe it?"

"I believe!"

All nodded.

Before doing this, he would not have believed that there could be an army that often ate meat.

But now, he really believes it.

After taking another big mouthful of meat, he said with a complex expression: "Damn it, this is how you should live as a soldier. We, the armed guards, are like dogs!"

Luo Jing patted him on the shoulder and warned: "Brother, listen to my advice. Although the stew is delicious, don't eat too much, otherwise you will suffer a lot tonight."

A person who has not eaten meat for a long time suddenly eats a large amount of meat, and his stomach cannot bear it.

It's okay now, but in the middle of the night and tomorrow, my stomach hurts and it's almost life-threatening.

That's how they got here.

(End of this chapter)