Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 426 "Infantry and tanks cooperate in combat"

Zhao Mu naturally did not understand Zhe Zong's meaningful words.

But Zhao Mu didn't care. He still had something serious to do today, which was to tell Zhe Zong about the tactical concept he had been thinking about for many days.

After Zhezong heard this, he was suddenly enlightened.

As an emperor, you don’t have to know everything, but you must understand something. Although Zhao Mu's method of warfare, which uses cavalry as the main means of maneuver, is not very novel. But the interspersed curves he drew on the Xixia map are quite beautiful.

As long as the cavalry of the Song Dynasty really arrived at the location on the map as scheduled according to his plan, then the troops and fortresses of the Xixia Kingdom would become indifferent and even become a mess.

At that time, we can avoid losing the Xixia people's advantages in field mobile warfare and the Song Dynasty army's shortcomings of not being good at horse field warfare. This will give full play to the strengths of the Song Dynasty infantry who are good at attacking tough battles. As for the cavalry battle, it was left to the Iron Buddha to gradually encroach and advance, followed by the large group of infantry and crossbowmen. Once it encounters an opponent, Tiefutu relies on its armor advantage to cover the infantry and attack the enemy's square formation. The infantry carried crossbows and fired. Zhao Mu called this style of fighting "infantry-tank coordination".

Although Zhezong didn't understand what "Butan collaboration" meant, he still felt unclear about it.

According to Zhao Mu's calculations, as long as the infantry can keep up with this overwhelming frontal response, coupled with the maneuvering disruption of the cavalry from the rear, the army will be able to reach Lingzhou City in less than a month, and then force the King of Xixia to End this battle once and for all.

In order to speed up the infantry's advancement and mobility, Zhao Mu also reassembled a war weapon that had been eliminated by history. This weapon is the ultimate weapon in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the chariot.

There are many key points that determine the success or failure of a war. It may be food, the economy, the weather, or the fighting will of the soldiers. But the most critical deciding factor is time. If the enemy's reinforcements arrive or the mobilization is not completed, the city can be captured. Then all the other party's methods will appear ridiculous.

Zhezong also happily approved Zhao Mu's proposal, and then handed it over to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry to build it as soon as possible.

Although the army of these barbarians was strong, Zhao Mu was confident in the face of the new battle method he had formulated. They are no different than paper.

After Zhao Mu finished reporting to Zhezong, he went to the Yamen of the Ministry of War and Gongyuan. Inspect the weapons manufacturing and Enke's preparations.

However, Zhao Mu sat here for a long time, and even in order to flatter him, the officials of Gongyuan specially placed a copy of the No. 1 Scholar examination paper in front of him, so that Zhao Mu could immerse himself in the experience. But Zhao Mu felt nothing at all.

However, this chariot unit is not used to charge into battle formations like it was during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Instead, it was used to transport and drop elite infantry. After all, some terrain cannot be handled by cavalry alone. At this time, the help of infantry is needed.

Zhao Mu replied that it is best in autumn and winter. Not only did farming civilizations like the Song Dynasty completely accumulate enough food and grass after the autumn harvest. But there is no rainy season in the north during autumn and winter. At that time, the land is hard and most suitable for chariot and horse fighting.

When chasing and defeating the enemy, he can still play his original role of chasing and charging.

What's more, Zhao Mu still had gunpowder, so he didn't play his undefeated trump card. Nowadays, no matter how the Song Dynasty plays, it can kill the surrounding foreigners.

the reason is simple.

Zhezong also asked about the time when the Song Dynasty would launch a war, and when was the best time to do so.

Moreover, in addition to transporting infantry and supplies, the chariot unit can also disassemble some of the siege equipment and load it into vehicles to transport it to the city as quickly as possible.

And Zhao Mu also sat in the room in the Gongyuan out of curiosity to experience what it was like to take part in the imperial examination. I want to experience the feeling of "Fan Jin passed the exam".

He himself was born into a noble family and was a hereditary prince. Even when he was at his lowest, when he was driven out of the capital in disgrace as a marquis, it was a ceiling that ordinary scholars could not reach in their lifetime.

In this day and age, let alone winning. Even if you pass the boy's examination and become a scholar, you will be exempt from taxes and corvee, and you will live a good life for the rest of your life.

But let alone a scholar, even the top "number one scholar" among scholars is nothing more than a relatively educated "minion" in front of a powerful man like Zhao Mu. As a real "board member" and "one of the shareholders" of the "Da Song Group", he naturally has no way to empathize with these "contract workers" who have passed the company's examination and "joined".

After Zhao Mu visited the Ministry of War, Gongyuan, and Ministry of Industry. He also went back to his hometown.

After returning to the mansion, everything was as usual. But when it's time to go to bed at night. Zhao Mu just walked out of the study and went to the inner courtyard.

A man stopped Zhao Mu.

Zhao Mu looked carefully and saw that this person was none other than Mei Jian.

Zhao Mu asked: "Meijian, what's wrong?"

Mei Jian replied: "Young Master, the old lady has given orders to please go to another room to rest."

Zhao Mu couldn't help but frowned in confusion after hearing this. However, Zhao Mu had no objection and planned to follow Mei Jian to see what his mother was up to.

Zhao Mu was led to a wing room. When he saw the red paper and red flowers hanging on the door, Zhao Mu also understood what his mother meant.

Zhao Mu asked: "Meijian, Qiu Shuang and Dong Xue are inside?"

Mei Jian replied: "Yes. This is specially arranged by the old lady. The old lady checked the recent almanac, except for the wedding day of the young master and Princess Huyan, today is considered a good day. So the old lady I personally arranged this unplanned wedding for you, young master."

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Haha, mother is really interested."

At this time, Ju Jian also walked out of the darkness, and she walked forward slowly holding a lantern. It seemed that he had just returned from a night patrol.

Ju Jian heard their conversation and then said: "When will the young master become more caring towards us?"

At this time, Zhu Jian also came from the other side and said with a smile: "Haha, are you in such a hurry with your little hooves?"

Hearing Zhu Jian's ridicule, Ju Jian made a face at her and said, "Of course." After saying that, Ju Jian directly put his arm around Zhao Mu's neck, and then put his head on his shoulder. He said: "The young master and I are in love with each other. I also want to give birth to a baby for the young master as soon as possible."

Zhao Mu also hugged Ju Jian at this time, and then kissed her on the cheek, and then said: "Don't be anxious, everyone. I am only one person, so I have to take my time, right?"

At this time, Ju Jian also stood on tiptoes and kissed Zhao Mu. She said, "Then the status of our sisters should be the same as Qiu Shuang and Dong Xue."

Zhao Mu smiled and replied: "This is natural."

Ju Jian looked at Zhu Jian and Mei Jian at this time and said: "You are just not frank. Everyone obviously likes the young master, but they have to tell me every time."

Then Ju Jian let go of Zhao Mu, and she walked between the sisters. She put her hands on the shoulders of Mei Jian and Bamboo Jian. She said with a smile: "Let's go, let's not spoil Qiu Shuang and Dong Xue here." It’s a good thing.”

The three sisters just laughed and left.

(End of this chapter)