Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 294 061 Training requires practical subjects

After returning to Smolensk, Solovyov first went to General Aprakhin.

"Go to Nikolai Andreevich's house. The old prince is still the same, isn't he?"

"That's true, but I see that he enjoys it, and his daily life is unshakable."

"This may not be bad for him," Aprakshin was very familiar with the former Moscow commander-in-chief. "Generals serving in Moscow are more or less like this, and this marshal is like this. The past commander-in-chief Kerim The same goes for Prince Sky. You should have met his son Vasily Vasilyevich while you were abroad."

"Yes, they were first in Dresden, then in France and Italy, and most recently in Naples."

"Naples, the weather is really nice there, and I really want to go."

General Aprakhin is obviously not satisfied with the boring life now. Russians always hope to go to a warm place.

"But it's too far away, even from Crimea."

Solovyov said this, and also gave up the idea of ​​​​General Aprakshin going to Italy.

He is also very nostalgic for his manor in Moscow. The salon he holds must show the enthusiasm of the owner, as all Moscow aristocrats do.

"It's the same when you're on the march. It's like this when you go to Italy."

During Suvorov's expeditions in Italy and Switzerland, the days of marching on the road were much more than the time spent stationed and fighting.

In the end, the Russian army relied entirely on strategic maneuvers and moved faster than the French, and finally won the victory.

However, the Russian army was not in good marching condition along the way. Even the elite Guards and Grenadier soldiers would have their soldiers fall behind.

Every time he assembled and rested at a certain location, he had to wait for the stragglers, which he knew very well.

Especially when marching to Verona, the rapid march behind rarely needs to go so fast, and there is more time to rest in between.

Moreover, when a battle like the Battle of Trebia River lasts for three to four days in one area, it is actually easier for the soldiers.

"In addition to being the commander of the Selenge Regiment, your main job is still with me. I think you should draw up the latest training outline for our soldiers, and make some adjustments to the old methods."

Aprakshin still found him an intensive task, but Solovyov still hopes to increase shooting training and field marching training, both of which the Russian army has generally lacked in recent times.

When it comes to endurance, Russian soldiers have always been very tough.

But for shooting training, even Alexander's edict two years ago required soldiers to conduct aiming and shooting training. In addition, Constantine also had relevant orders for the shooting training of jaggers.

If we just look at weapon training, the Russian army performed very well, much higher than the Prussian army who could only masturbate every day.

But the terrible thing is that they now lack lead as projectiles, and the number issued to each army is really limited.

Even in Smolensk, the gateway to Moscow, the amount of lead issued for bullet making is very limited and cannot sustain the required number of shooting trainings.

"If we could increase the amount of ammunition, it might help."

Even in the gray cattle period in the future, the problem of the Russian army has always been a supply problem, rather than the inability to keep up with production at the rear, and when there is money or assistance from allies, it can still get a lot of ammunition of various calibers.

"I know you have always had a good idea, but it is troublesome to get supplies. Maybe you can submit a report directly, and I will dictate it and you will draft it."

Speaking of which, Solovyov is quite familiar with secretarial work. Although he actually doesn't like this kind of tedious work, he has to say that sometimes you can't do without these bureaucratic tasks.

It is somewhat difficult to get rid of the bureaucracy. If productivity improves, it will be even more troublesome, because some new projects will always have to be added.

Aprakshin also discovered that Solovyov, who worked as a translator on a daily basis, really had some skills.

"Do you need an ending?"

"Let me take a look. This is not bad. I think the emperor can also know the current situation in Smolensk."

Live-fire training has always been a bit difficult. After all, it requires supplies. If you have to pay for it yourself, you won't be able to afford more.

But for queue training, there are still some ways.

According to the current unified pace of the Russian army, each step is one Arshin, which is equivalent to 0.71 meters. The slow step is 75 steps per minute, and the quick step is 120 steps per minute.

During the march, running may be limited, after all, you are still carrying a lot of equipment.

This regulation has been fixed, and the training of soldiers usually still has some physical requirements.

Soldiers recruited from the countryside are relatively hard-working, and the environment of being a soldier is actually much better than being a serf in a manor. Moreover, the soldiers are not willing to retire. After returning, they may have to work as a soldier on the Volga River. of trackers.

As for queue training, it is still necessary to maintain a high degree of consistency and run for several miles. In fact, if you have to maintain this kind of physical training on weekdays, the meal plan cost alone is enough.

In fact, in this era, it is still necessary to accumulate and adapt to the combat conditions of line infantry.

"We still need to do a good job of basic military training, sir."

Apraksin agreed with him, so he also asked him to prepare a training outline and implement it according to the latest will of the Tsar himself.

The scope of implementation includes the infantry and cavalry regiments under the charge of the Smolensk Military Governor, as well as the artillery regiments organized separately.

But Solovyov's artillery drill manual was basically self-taught, unlike his long time in the infantry regiment, he was very familiar with the three main infantry combat methods.

Therefore, it is also necessary to assist with artillery and cavalry officers.

Soloviev himself only needs to take care of infantry and logistics issues.

As for logistics, if he wants to develop a Smolensk version of the drill manual, he has to go back to the Selenge Regiment to develop it himself.

For this reason, he really needs to operate on the spot and use the Selenge Regiment as an experiment.

However, they were asked to work as lumberjacks, which was indeed effective. At least the soldiers were able to maintain their physical fitness and even improve during physical labor.

This was a pleasant surprise, and the roads near the Selenge Regiment’s base were almost repaired now.

The winter was to be spent here, and not many officers would ask for leave, so winter training could be carried out.

In fact, there was another reason. Russians were more cold-resistant. Training in such an environment also improved their cold-proof skills.

First of all, when the soldiers came from their hometowns, they could not stay in the house all the time in winter, and they had to come out.

The Russian army’s garrison was not only in the city. For example, the Moscow Grenadiers, although they were named after Moscow, were stationed in Kaluga. In addition to the Guards, many troops were stationed in separate barracks.

In Tsar Paul’s military reform, many regiments were still stationed in the same old way. Not every Russian city had palaces like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

In addition to being in a warm wooden house, they also had to consider that they might face winter combat in the future.

If the battlefield environment is so bad, it is necessary to consider what is faced on the battlefield. When wounded in winter, the death rate of soldiers who bleed and fall is higher. In the windy and snowy environment, the human body will quickly frostbite or even die because of the loss of precious heat.

"Master, why do you want us to train in winter?"

"If there is a war in winter, Sergeant Petrov, what do you think we should do?"

"My hometown is in Selenginsk. In winter, we usually don't go out too far. If any unlucky person drinks too much, he will definitely be finished."

It seems that the Russians 200 years ago may have a clearer mind, even if they came from Siberia, their minds are generally normal.

It's no wonder that those who can go to Siberia at this time are either bastards, brave people, or the essence of Russians - those who dare to resist the emperor will experience the benefits of the Siberian package, although Paul and Alexander don't like to send their subjects to Siberian farmhouses to enjoy package treatment.

"Well said, Petrov, we come out to train in winter just to protect your lives."

"Yes, young commander, the privates here are all older than you."

The soldiers were very friendly to him, because it was rare to see such a humble commander.

"But you should also note that I am the commander, and you have to listen to me in the regiment!"

"Yes!"

Soloviev was actually very satisfied with these soldiers, but if a regiment was full of complaining soldiers, it would be unbearable.

Fortunately, they were all relatively obedient.

"We have to train in winter, and we also have to go through an adaptation process."

When he was talking in front, the soldiers in the back row had already started to discuss.

"What do you think the young commander is doing today?"

"I don't know. We still have to do what he tells us to do."

"But I have something to say, too."

"Old Vasya, what do you want to say?"

"I have served for 20 years, and I came from the old Selenge Regiment. When Prince Vasily Dolgorukov was there, the old soldiers at that time said that our young commander was so long-winded, but he was arrogant."

"But I heard that he talked to Prince Vasily, the son of the prince."

Anyway, Solovyov will know in the future that he can't tell everything to the loudmouthed quartermaster Stashenko. He not only resells military supplies to maintain the regiment's funds, but also makes some money for himself. He is also a gossip spreader.

"I remember the prince's son"

"Everyone in his family is very strong and sturdy. I don't know how they changed. The young masters and young ladies born to Vasily Vasilyevich and his wife are all very energetic."

"Our young commander seems to respect Prince Vasily very much. Maybe he wants to be his son-in-law."

"Prince Vasily is 52 years old this year. His daughter"

"Not very old, only about 13 years old. If she waits until she is old enough to get married."

"Hehe."

"I think this is a good idea. Our young commander is 23 years old this year. It's not bad to marry a young wife home."

These old soldiers who were gossiping were laughing there. Solovyov was busy talking in the front and didn't notice the situation at the back. Of course, he didn't know that there were old soldiers from the Selenge Regiment in the Selenge Regiment who were arranging him.

".In short, in this winter training, we have to adapt to winter marching, stationing, shooting training, and bayonet charge. Every required subject, in today's training, is to reduce bloodshed on the battlefield in the future!"

When he said this, he remembered that many troops had abandoned the training method during the Suvorov period. He had learned it at the beginning and couldn't throw it away.

If this was thrown away, the quality of Russian soldiers would also decline.

He had seen some soldiers in the infantry regiment firing guns into the sky during military exercises before, and the shooting was not accurate enough. This would definitely not work.

But it would be troublesome to change their habits.

At this moment, what else could Solovyov do? He had to consider it himself.

But these soldiers listened to him, and the Selenge Regiment still had some ways to do it well.

Of course, with the characteristics of Russia, Solovyov also thought that he must use ice and snow to build a city when the ground is covered with heavy snow.

If Boss Cao heard this, he would probably give a thumbs up.

What he recalled was a famous Russian painting that showed snowball fights in winter.

This can also allow the thousands of people in the Selenge Regiment to get along well with the local residents. Unlike the Smolensk Regiment, they are from other places.

At that time, it can also be very lively, and the Russians probably like to watch the excitement.

As for before winter, new military coats are needed, and these also need to be distributed to each regiment.

This military coat is usually hung on the body like a saddlebag. In addition, there is a backpack on the back, and a lot of supplies and ammunition must be stored here.

Everything looks normal. After this winter, military training may not be enough.

To deal with the French, if some military training methods are abandoned, it is inevitable that there will be some slack in military affairs.

That's it. How can we fight this important battle of the anti-French alliance on the battlefield next year at a critical moment?

Therefore, we still need to understand the basic military theory concepts.

The training of the French army has never been interrupted in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The large army is about to take shape. As for what kind of combat effectiveness it is, the anti-French alliance will have a very profound experience in the future.