diskusbooks Chapter 362: Sending Troops to Qin Territory
Chapter 362: Sending Troops to Qin Territory
After Zhao Sheng obtained the new type of gunpowder, an idea emerged in his mind: a weapon that could kill the enemy from a thousand meters away - a sniper rifle.
Once, he developed a weapon using a crossbow. Although it could kill the enemy from hundreds of steps away, if the enemy was prepared, it could still be easily avoided.
Now, he is determined to develop such a weapon.
Barrett, this gun first appeared clearly in his mind.
The rifling lines are nowadays produced in guns, although they are a primitive extrusion method with only four lines, and the rifling lines are not spiral.
However, the gun he was going to build this time had six spiral riflings.
He already had a solution in mind, but he was not completely sure whether it would be feasible in practice.
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The memorial Zhao Hui received from the Ministry of War was Yan Ruxiang's urgent letter asking for help.
The letter described in detail the formidable weapons used by the Liang Kingdom, which had caused the 350,000-man army of Yanzhou to suffer a defeat. Yan Ruxiang pleaded with the court to send troops to repel the Liang enemy.
It was the end of October and snowflakes began to fall sporadically from the sky.
Zhu Biao, who was in charge of teaching in Kyoto, has already left.
Zhao Hui summoned the commander of the Left Guard outside the capital to the palace for honors, simply because the troops he led were among the first to receive Zhu Biao training.
When Rong Yao entered the palace, he already knew the general situation of Liang State. Liang State had an army of 200,000 strong, and was equipped with powerful weapons such as artillery.
"General Rong, if we send 10,000 Zuo Wuwei troops to annihilate the Liang army, are you sure of victory?" Zhao Hui asked solemnly.
Rong Yao was already nervous when he entered the palace, and now, hearing the emperor's question, sweat broke out on his forehead: "Your Majesty, I'm really unsure. After all, the military strength of both sides is huge, and although we have new weapons, we have never used them in actual combat. I'm afraid..."
Indeed, with such a huge disparity in military strength, how should this battle be fought?
Zhao Hui was also very reluctant to leave the elite team around him, mainly because this new weapon had never been tested in actual combat and no one was sure about it.
Thinking of his sixth brother Zhao Sheng, he thought that perhaps he could borrow some of his troops.
"If Coach Zhu's team cooperates with you, do you have the courage to fight?" Zhao Hui asked tentatively.
"This..." Rong Yu didn't dare to answer rashly. He really didn't dare to agree to such a big thing casually.
"How about this? I will send someone to announce the decree and ask him to send an appropriate amount of troops to meet the enemy together with you. What do you think?" The emperor's tone was not one of negotiation, but almost of giving an order.
No matter how dull Honor was, he could still see the Emperor's attitude.
"I will go back now, organize the food and supplies, and set out in three days." Rong Yao had no choice but to agree.
at the same time.
Zhao Hui wrote a letter to Zhao Sheng, hoping that he could send troops to assist his Zuo Wuwei in driving out the enemy troops of Liang.
Along with the letter went some gold, silver and other valuables.
After receiving the letter, Zhao Sheng looked at the small amount of money and then accepted the imperial edict.
He then called Ma Biao to discuss the matter.
"That's the way it is. I still plan to let your division adapt. When you pass through Jing County, go find Shan Ning and let him practice this time."
As Zhao Sheng spoke, he took out a letter and handed it to Ma Biao.
Since Shan Ning formed the army, he has never had any experience in expedition, and Zhao Sheng's intention is very clear.
After all, the combat effectiveness of the troops is tested in actual combat.
Ma Biao now has only two regiments under his command. Xu Gang's troops are cooperating with Zhao Yongqiang in Pingyang County, so adding Shan Ning's team may provide more insurance.
After receiving the order, Ma Biao led his troops to Jing County first and presented Zhao Sheng's letter there.
Then we headed along the expressway to the meeting place.
Yan Ruxiang received a reply from the court and learned that Rong Yao would lead his troops to Luoyang first and then go to Hancheng for rest and recuperation.
So he sent people to Hancheng to wait.
Ma Biao and Shan Ning were riding in a four-wheeled carriage, traveling very fast on the expressway and able to reach Hancheng directly. However, the Honor Team was obviously moving much slower.
This wait lasted for two days.
Deng Liu was forced to transfer from Yan Ruxiang to Hancheng due to Chai Jin's rise to power. When the new army arrived, he was responsible for receiving them.
Looking at the weapons used by Ma Biao and others, Deng Liu felt very curious, but did not say much.
Only two of Danin's regiments were equipped with new weapons, while one regiment still used bows, crossbows, swords and guns.
This was also due to the specific environment. When Shan Ning was in Jing County, the troops sometimes had to participate in labor. One regiment often rotated the use of weapons for training, while the other regiment had to use no weapons for various reasons.
Seeing that the war was about to start, they could only equip one of the regiments with some swords, guns and shields.
When Rong Yao arrived with his troops, they were surprised to find that the weapons of the two teams were generally similar. The only difference was that the new army's rifles seemed to have an extra magazine.
If we want to talk about the differences in detail, there is also the bolt.
The new army's guns have changed. The bolt has changed from the previous side-firing hammer to the hammer hidden under the bolt, which means frontal firing.
Both armies carried mortars, which was similar in that respect.
That night, Deng Liu introduced the messenger sent by Yan Ruxiang to everyone and held a banquet to welcome them.
"Hahaha, seeing the new weapons of the two armies, I think the Liang army will definitely be defeated this time."
At the banquet, Deng Liu laughed and raised his wine cup and said.
"General Deng is absolutely right. Gradually, they will be equipped with the same weapons as us." Honor represents the imperial army, so naturally he has to speak for the court.
Ma Biao and Shan Ning led a new army that was not part of the imperial court's organization. Their arrival was somewhat similar to that of mercenaries.
"But I'm really curious, how do you kill the enemy with weapons like this?" Deng Liu was determined to find out the truth and asked thoroughly.
"That's easy. I'll let the soldiers demonstrate it." Honor said proudly.
So he arranged for his men to demonstrate to the generals of Hancheng, including Deng Liu.
"boom……"
With a gunshot, crisp and sharp, like the first ray of sunlight at dawn penetrating the mist, the bullet hit the pottery jar standing quietly two hundred steps away at lightning speed, accurately and without error, shattering it into pieces, with debris flying everywhere.
Inside Hancheng, the cheers of the generals surged like a tide, interweaving into a sea of jubilation.
"The warriors under the two generals wield different weapons, which makes one curious. Which side's weapon is superior?"
One of Deng Liu's generals looked between the guards of the old and new armies, noticed the difference in their equipment, and couldn't help but ask, with a hint of inquiry and expectation in his voice.
"That's absolutely right. Today's feast is great, and everyone is having a great time. Why not take this opportunity to have a friendly competition to add some fun?"
Someone in the crowd added fuel to the fire at the right moment, with a hint of teasing in his words, as if he was happy to see this harmony broken by a little competition. A subtle and exciting atmosphere filled the air.
Hearing this, Ma Biao smiled faintly, without making any comment, but nodded slightly to Shan Ning beside him.
Then, he loudly called out to a tall guard, as if to kick off the upcoming contest, and the atmosphere on the field became more tense and full of anticipation.