The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

Duan Xiliang was the main participant in the last night's war, and also the most ferocious person in force. When he heard him speak, Li Yuanqing turned to look at him and motioned him to continue.

Duan Xiliang respectfully saluted Li Yuanqing, and then said: "Sir, almost all the weapons used by Tartars are heavy weapons such as long knives, hammers, hooks and forks. In addition, they have thick armor to protect themselves. As soon as they rush forward, our soldiers' short knives and wooden guns are hard to deal with. They can only avoid their sharpness. Once Tartars rush up and try to destroy their prestige, it is very difficult. We can only fill it in with human lives. "

Li Yuanqing nodded.

If a worker wants to do a good job, he must sharpen his tools first.

Tartars are all strong and strong, and can play the most important role in their weapons and armor. On the Ming army side, they are uneven, have strengths and weaknesses, and can not form the overall combat power. On personal bravery, they are far from the opponent of a single tartar, so heavy casualties are inevitable.

In history, the farming and nomadic peoples have always been based on the square array and the whole, and the weapons are mostly long weapons with stronger lethality. For example, the weapons of Yuejia army and ordinary soldiers are mainly made of fine iron. Another example is the famous Spanish square array, which is mainly based on spears and integrity.

It's not to say that long spears are more harmful than short knives. It's mainly in the battlefield, especially in large-scale battlefield. The enemy who is stabbed by a long spear is likely to be killed in one blow. However, if the enemy is slashed with a knife, it is at most seriously injured. Unless it is struck at the key point, it is very difficult to kill.

From the practical effect, it is obvious that the long gun is more harmful.

However, if in the city, street, such a small-scale battle, that knife will occupy the advantage of dexterity.

Although Li Yuanqing is a latecomer, he is not a military professional. Even if he knows something about it, he still needs to improve it through the actual battlefield.

As the bravest and most daring general under Li Yuanqing's command, Duan Xiliang also wants to hear how he judges the battlefield situation.

Looking at Li Yuanqing's encouraging eyes, Duan Xiliang said: "my Lord, I heard the old man say that in the Tang Dynasty, the Tang army had a weapon called a Modao. During the war, the soldiers were all wearing heavy armour and only two eyes were exposed. With the body of flesh and blood, hard Gang enemy cavalry, and do not fall behind. If our army had built such an army, it would have swept through the later Jin Dynasty. "

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing bitterly.

Of course, Modao is very powerful. It can even be said to be the king of cold weapons. But since the Song Dynasty, this kind of weapon has been lost.

Moreover, the Mo Dao is very long, which can't be controlled by people who are not strong and strong.

Some historical experts have done textual research. In the Tang Dynasty, the average height of Chinese children's Lang was about 1.8 meters. In the Song Dynasty, it was 1.7 meters. After the oppression of the Mongolians and Yuan Dynasties, the average height of men was only about 1.6 meters in the Ming Dynasty.

Although it is not without Li Yuanqing, the number of people is too small. Even if there are a large number of Mo Dao, it is too difficult for Li Yuanqing to form such a heavy armour soldier.

"Mo Dao is good. It's just that, with our strength now, it's hard. " Li Yuanqing sighed slowly.

Not to mention the above difficulties, even though the smelting technology has been greatly improved by the end of the Ming Dynasty, I'm afraid that the imperial court may not be able to bear the financial pressure if it wants to make a batch of Mo Dao, not to mention Li Yuanqing, a small warlord whose foothold is not yet stable.

Duan Xiliang laughs. Of course, he knows that it is not realistic to set up a heavy armour soldier. However, as a soldier, especially a soldier in the front line, he naturally wants to assemble the best equipment into his troops. He also wants to remind Li Yuanqing.

After adjusting for a moment, Duan Xiliang said, "my Lord, there is no mo Dao. The best weapon is the long gun. When I was Qi Shuai, I, Daming, also used spears to assemble troops. However, their spears are far from the ones we use now. They are all made of fine iron and can weigh up to dozens of Jin. They can't be controlled by people who are not strong and healthy. Once this kind of spear array is launched, it is difficult for cavalry to stop it, and it can almost cut iron like mud. My uncle used to work under Qi Shuai. When I was a child, I saw his spear, but now it has been lost. "

With that, Duan Xiliang sighed.

Everyone didn't expect that Duan Xiliang was actually a descendant of the general. They all looked at him with great admiration. No wonder he was so brave in the battlefield that he was inherited.

Li Yuanqing did not know that Duan Xiliang had such family affairs, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

Later generations, Li Yuanqing also admired Qi Jiguang. However, it was only because he defeated the Japanese pirates, and several military books were handed down. But at this time, in an era that was only a few decades away from Qi Jiguang, Li Yuanqing felt his strength and said that he was an "army God" across the times.

He not only has a very strong research on all kinds of military formations, but also has a profound research on weapons, firearms and even all kinds of details of soldiers' life.

Although the Zhejiang soldiers in the Hunhe war were also powerful, they lost their backbone, and their weapons and equipment were not as good as before. If they were the Zhejiang soldiers in Qi Jiguang's heyday, it would be hard to say what happened on the Hunhe river bank. Even if the counter attack came down to Shenyang City, it was not impossible to capture the old slaves alive.Unfortunately, history has never had if.

"It's a good idea to equip troops with long guns. What do you think? " Li Yuanqing glanced at the other officers.

Guan Canghai said for a long time: "my Lord, I also agree with the long gun assembly troops. Although the dagger is sharp, it has too many limitations. You can assemble a short knife on the body of a long Spearman, which can be used for close combat. "

Duan Xiliang could not help nodding, "what big brother Canghai said is very true. I think so too. My Lord, as long as the equipment is complete and the children practice hard, I believe that we will never get this result when we fight Tartars again. "

Looking at these excited officers, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile. It's easy for these punks to talk. But if the soldiers are fully equipped according to what they said, how much money should it cost?

Although Li Yuanqing was a bit well-off at this time, he still had so many people under his command to support him. Naturally, he could not devote all his financial resources to armaments.

"If you go back to this war, you can think about it carefully and learn from each other. Tomorrow, we will discuss it again. I hope that you will not only be able to say what you think, but also have ways to implement it. "

……

After the meeting, Li Yuanqing was tired.

If there is enough time for Li Yuanqing to practice, why should Li Yuanqing bother so much?

The key is that all the initiative is now in the hands of the old slaves. How can Li Yuanqing be so calm according to such a situation?

Military training is an urgent task, but it has to wait until the Guangning war is over and the whole army has moved to Changsheng island. Now, even at a great cost, Li Yuanqing must make some changes to the Guangning war.

Outside, the rate of snow has been floating, although it has entered February, but the weather, there is not much sign of warming.

Although the deep sea ice began to melt, the sea was still stiff.

Looking at the snow covered sea and the sky, Li Yuanqing felt sad and didn't know what was going on in Guangning.

Unfortunately, he now has less than 700 soldiers. If he wants to get into the war, he has to "fly moths to the fire.".

However, there were too many places near the sea in Liaoning Province. Li Yuanqing believed that as long as he could be patient, opportunities would surely reappear.

Therefore, Li Yuanqing was not in a hurry to return to Guanglu island and report Yar sea to the imperial court. Instead, he decided to continue to wander in the western Liaoning sea area, looking for opportunities.

The next day, the fleet continued to sail westward, preparing to go to the East China Sea fort area for information.

At present, Li Yuanqing's department still has enough food and grass. In the first battle of the post station, some people were lost, so the food and grass were more abundant.

Li Yuanqing also directly gave orders to the fire soldiers, whether soldiers or sailors, to eat and drink.

At this time, silver can no longer be taken into account.

A day later, the fleet had arrived in the hinterland of western Liaoning, and the land to the West could be seen from a distance.

At this time, Guan Canghai found Li Yuanqing and reported in a low voice: "my Lord, I'm afraid we can't put the bodies of the children who died in the war on the ship."

Li Yuanqing frowned and said, "go and have a look."

The two men took a boat to the ship behind where the corpses were stored. A dozen soldiers were guarding here. When they saw Li Yuanqing and Guan Canghai coming, they saluted quickly and looked at Li Yuanqing with respect and gratitude.

I'm afraid it's too hot for the ship to be used in this way

Although Guan Canghai didn't finish, Li Yuanqing understood his meaning.

On a ship, if you lose your vitality, you can't escape the laws of nature, especially in the cabin.

But if you watch his children rot, this is the pain Li Yuanqing can not bear.

"Canghai, what can you do?" Li Yuanqing did not want to give up the last glimmer of hope. He wanted to take his good men back to Changsheng island for burial.

Guan Canghai took a long breath of turbid air, "my Lord, although it snows, we don't have ice. Even if there is ice, I'm afraid Especially at this time, once there is an epidemic, it will be difficult to handle. "

Li Yuanqing sighed and rubbed his temple wearily, "if there is no choice, then burn the bodies of the children. But I must bring their ashes back to the island of longevity for burial. "

Guan Canghai quickly knelt on one knee and kowtowed heavily to Li Yuanqing, "your kindness and righteousness. We thank you for your kindness. "

Around the soldiers have shed tears, have knelt down one after another, "adults benevolent, humble, willing to die for adults."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "it should not be too late. Canghai, you can arrange people to go to the shore to collect firewood. "

Guan Canghai nodded and left in a hurry.

……

At night, along the coast, the flames soared into the sky.

On one side, nearly a thousand men knelt on the ground and watched the scene quietly. Many people couldn't help but shed tears.The comrades in arms who fought shoulder to shoulder yesterday, but today

However, the adults have given them enough honor and reward. These soldiers who died in the war can not only go back to Changsheng island under the rule of the Lord for burial, but also get a home payment of ten taels of silver for each of them, and their wives and children will also be fed by adults.

"Big brother, you go. I will follow the Lord and kill all Tartars. " Seeing the familiar figure gradually covered by the fire, a strong man, desperately kowtow, the forehead is kowtowing to bleeding.

"Liang Zi, go on the road with peace of mind. My brother will follow you and kill all Tartars. "

“……”

Li Yuanqing's eyes have been blurred by tears, and he murmured in his heart, "children, rest in peace. Your efforts today will pay off sooner or later. The Great Han nation will never continue to sink. "