Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 450
What does it mean to go through the house three times without entering? Song Qingshu didn’t even go back to Yingtian’s home even once when he came back from the northern battlefield. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the recruitment and construction of the cavalry. A basin of cold water was poured down.

Think about it, Song Qingshu’s ideal cavalry is the cavalry of the Western firearms era. Since it has the characteristics of a dragoon, it can be used as mounted infantry when needed. In the formation, they quickly killed the opponent's infantry. However, in the Napoleon era, the Lancers had withdrawn from the army on a large scale. In Napoleon's final battle, the Battle of Waterloo, when the French Guards cavalry attacked the British army, they also used sabers and muskets. But now, regardless of Jiannu or most other Eastern cavalry, the main weapon of battle is the cavalry gun!
It would be fine if a sudden burst of cavalry could kill the opposing Lancers before charging, but the performance of muskets is not enough these days. The charge of the army cavalry still had to be resisted by the main infantry division. The cavalry division could only attack the enemy's flank after the charge. The intention of establishing a cavalry division to protect the flank and rear fell through again.

"What does Elder Sun think the younger generation should do?"

It was really distressing, Song Qingshu's face was full of embarrassment, and after thinking about it for a while, he simply threw the question back to the instigator, Sun Chengzong, and asked him humbly for advice. The idiot turned around and spread his hands.

"How to do it? Just train the Lancers to fight against the Lancers!"

Song Qingshu was really speechless when he heard this. Indeed, since the enemy has it, shouldn't it be enough for him to have it too?You can fight for quantity. It is impossible for the Qihuo Army to fight against the Donglu, even the Liaodong Army, and the quality is even worse. There are countless nomadic Hu tribes in Liaodong, let alone the Jiannu and Mongols. Only a small part of the Mongolian cavalry in the living army can be regarded as capable, and even the cavalry recruited in Shanxi is also inferior to others.

Moreover, firearms and mobility are the characteristics of the cavalry of the Qihuo Army today, and they are also the development trend of the cavalry in the future. Song Qingshu is really reluctant to let the cavalry under his command put down their muskets and pick up their spears again.

"Song, think about it again!"

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The enthusiasm for the cavalry suddenly weakened a lot, and he hastily inspected the circle again, asking the recruits how their lives were and if they had any difficulties, Song Qing Shupo returned to the Anqing Marshal's Mansion from Qianshan with a somewhat dispirited mood.

A few blueprints were placed on the table, and Song Qingshu scribbled and drew on the formation with a sad face. If the cavalry could not fight against the opponent's cavalry, Song Qingshu had to consider how to use infantry to resist the charge of the enemy's cavalry. He would not be afraid to confront the enemy's cavalry head-on, but The Battle of Gaoyang City is still vivid in my mind. If the enemy army circles around and charges on a large scale, how can the marching infantry team turn around quickly to resist, and how to worry about the enemy infantry attacking in front is really a problem.

Holding several plans, none of which were satisfactory, Song Qingshu hit himself on the head angrily.

"It's really necessary to establish a staff system, and more heads can figure out a way together! But today's Jiangnan Lecture Hall is short of people!"

In the Ming Dynasty, Song Qingshu was considered rich enough. He wanted money and money and people, but he really wanted to start something, but found that he really lacked everything on hand!Muttering dejectedly, Song Qingshu couldn't help stretching out his arms and stretching his waist. At this time, the bell outside the study suddenly jingled.

"Come in."

"I've seen the handsome man!"

Holding a stack of papers, a figure of Ting Ting came in swayingly, and Song Qingshu really shined when he saw it. It was Li Xiangjun who came in, his concubine and the intelligence secretary. It is very fashionable, a long-sleeved shirt with vertical stripes, and a short secretary skirt. Although there are no stockings like those of later generations these days, the cashmere pantyhose on her lower body is also elastic and tight. That kind of diamond-encrusted high-heeled shoes, with the click of the heels, vividly set off the exquisite figure of this girl who is getting better and better.

Even the hairstyle is slightly curly like that of a secretary, parted from the right shoulder, and only a pair of black framed eyes are missing, so the uniform is full of temptation!
However, seeing Li Xiangjun for the first time, Song Qingshu let out a sigh of relief. It is easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to simple. In the days when Li Xiangjun was around, he could just leave most of Wen Du's work to her. You just need to listen to a briefing. This time when going north to fight, Song Qingshu pretended to be in compliance with military regulations and did not bring women. He had to go to review all the documents, large and small, in the army. Especially during the few days in Dezhou, he gathered the entire capital in his hands. The newsletter information from various shops of Jiaduobao Company was used to judge the direction of the imperial court. Song Qingshu's head grew a few times after seeing many trivial and trivial things.

It is also the same today, each legion is expanding its army. Today, how many firearms are applied for here, how many military uniforms are applied for, and there are a lot of trifles, large and small. Taking advantage of Song Qingshu, Sun Chuanting also brought the "excellent tradition" of the scholar-bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty into full play. , If you are too big to do ten things, you will bring out a lot of great principles to persuade Song Qing, which makes Song Qing's head three points.

"Xiang Jun, I miss you so much! Come on, come on! Sit down!"

Jumping up from the chair in person, Song Qingshu eagerly walked to the door and grabbed Li Xiangjun's hand. The intimate and ambiguous words and actions immediately made Li Xiangjun's pretty oval face flushed with shame. Sitting on the chair he moved, watching him huff and push it in front of him, the hilly Wendu, and listening to Song Qingshu's cheerful words, Li Xiangjun was speechless all of a sudden.

"Old rules, throw away all nonsense, pick out the most important ones, and sort them out for me to listen to!"

"Master, is that why you want to be a concubine?"

After hanging around with Song Qingshu for a long time, I also understand his temper. To strangers, unfamiliar people or opponents, Song Qingshu is cruel and merciless. He doesn't put on airs, and has never been as polite as those old and antique families in the south of the Yangtze River. He is a very easy-going person. Confucius said, only women and villains are difficult to raise!After understanding Song Qingshu's temper, Li Xiangjun dared to lose his temper with him.

Seeing the little girl's pursed mouth, Song Qingshu didn't think he was disobedient and smiled.

"Xiangjun, you don't understand now. The more I love you, the more I need you! Doesn't it prove that you are important in my heart if you can help me share my worries?"

It's true to say so, but seeing Song Qingshu leisurely went to the bed in the study beside him and lay down, Li Xiangjun was still gnashing his silver teeth in anger, this guy can talk about being lazy, he is worthy of being a warlord !

However, he did not reach out to take over the pile of papers. Li Xiangjun solemnly pulled out the papers under his armpit, and walked helplessly from the desk to the bed, and solemnly put the papers forward. hand over.

"Marshal, this concubine is acting as a messenger. I am entrusted by Master Shi Lang, Commander of the Songjiang Navy, and Master Zhang Huangyan, Chief of the Navy's General Staff, with important military information!"

"What happened to the navy?"

Whispering and getting up, Song Qingshu accepted the information helplessly, but after scanning his eyes, his face quickly became serious, and he continued to read the entire letter paper solemnly, Song Qingshu couldn't help but clump up the letter heavily Throwing away the trash can, Xuanji hummed with a gloomy expression.

"Zheng Zhilong!"

"Commander Shi and Staff Officer Zhang want to ask the commander to respond to the heavens to preside over the overall situation!" Li Xiangjun was a participant who knew the secret, and she also knew that the matter was a bit tricky, so she also clasped her fists with a stern face. Song Qingshu couldn't help but sighed and shook his head. .

"Take care of the matter at hand first. After three days, I will naturally return to Yingtian."

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After all, being lazy and not stealing, Song Qingshu has been extremely efficient in the past three days, and the cavalry matter has been abandoned first. The standard equipment of the cavalry of the beggar army is still short firecrackers and sabers, and they are still near the buried hill. A mountain villa has been built, and the real Jiangnan Lecture Hall was finally built by Song Qingshu.

The price of food in the south of the Yangtze River is soaring, and many poor scholars have turned to the beggar army. In addition, there are more and more local industrial and commercial children. When the old cadres were taken away, Song Qingshu had already written to Fu Qingzhu, asking him to select a group of loyal and reliable The taxi is ready.

The entire lecture hall is not only equipped with sand tables, but also the Western military classics compiled by Song Qingshu and Tang Ruowang in the past, as well as many details of previous wars in wild history collected over the years, especially the Battle of Saarhu, Yu Qian’s battle to defend the capital, Qi A series of coastal anti-Japanese wars in Jiguang, as well as modern wars such as the Wanli Korean War, marching formations, all are reflected on the sand table.

So Sun Chengzong is more than 70, and Song Qingshu earned the extra day. He was fooled by Song Qingshu and pushed him to be the secretary of the martial arts hall. The main task was to deal with him in Liaodong. After the war was told, why it was dealt with in this way, and how the result was told to the students, these are all invaluable experiences. For him, Song Qingshu also specially equipped a few stenographers, who do nothing every day, just tidy up for Sun Chengzong. previous books.

And those lecturers are not great Confucianists, but some rough people who can't even write, but everyone is also collected by Song Qingshu in shock. Army, as well as the Juniper Department and Marin troops who fled back after the Sarhu War, as well as some active-duty begging army officers and disabled retired officers.

The entire lecture hall is also managed in a militarized manner. Every morning, more than 100 scholars get up in the first period exactly like the army, do morning exercises, train formations, shoot muskets, and learn a series of skills such as scouting and camping for junior officers.

On the opening day of the lecture hall, Song Qingshu also took the time to attend the opening ceremony in person. The opening ceremony was really oriental. Song Qingshu knelt in the hall, sitting next to a stern-faced Sun Chengzong, one hundred and three scholars They also knelt down and lay down. Following the sound of the ceremonial officer's chanting, the scholars clasped their hands together vigorously and kowtowed deeply on the backs of their hands.

"Students meet the teacher!"

Chairman Jiang was the principal of the Whampoa Military Academy back then, relying on Whampoa students to support him as the party president to rule China for decades. From these students, Song Qingshu also saw a steady stream of staff officers, junior officers, and even future generals. marshal.

Sun Chengzong's complexion is a bit bad. The energy that this kind of military academy can exert is probably not inferior to Donglin Academy, and even more deadly than Donglin Academy. Compared with those who use pens, these people directly use knives, but such an army The court is not under the control of the national court, but belongs to the handwriting of a warlord.

However, Sun Chengzong had personally experienced the First Battle of Gaoyang City and the subsequent Great War of Guangzong. He also knew exactly how the country was in danger and how corrupt the army was. , it is impossible to achieve in any case!
No one knows to what extent Song Qingshu will expand in the future with a batch of military talents, whether he will overthrow Daming and replace him by himself, but now, Sun Chengzong has no choice!Looking at the prostrating students, Sun Chengzong shouted in an incomparably complicated manner.

"The sharp edge of the sword comes from sharpening! The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold! This old man must study hard to give lectures. There are no lazy people in my school! Speak hard and earnestly, and all students will encourage themselves!"

"Students respect the teachings of their master!"

More than a hundred students kowtowed solemnly again.

"Marshal, you should also say a few words!"

Although Sun Chuanting respects his own family, he still has a sense of distrust in his responsibility. Seeing that Sun Chengzong finished speaking with a cold face, and stuffed his own more polite speech into Song Qingshu's hands, Sun Chuanting stabbed him in the back Song Qingshu's back, who knows that Song Qingshu stuffed the speech into his sleeve casually.

In Sun Chuanting's astonishment, Song Qingshu coughed lightly...

(End of this chapter)