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The artillery owned by the Jiangning Battalion has been improved to the greatest extent.

The arsenal established in Laizhou has long been expanded in scale. Like the shipyard, the arsenal has become a cornucopia. Many of the weapons and artillery produced are sold, and the supply is in short supply. Regarding such a situation, some people in the court objected. I think that if the weapons are sold, especially the artillery, it may damage the interests of the court. If someone uses these weapons and artillery to attack in the future, there will definitely be losses.

However, these words were spoken by officials who did not know the situation. The five prime ministers, the governor's office, and the Ministry of War would not say these words, because they knew very well that the real latest artillery would never be traded. A few cannons, flintlock guns, etc., will be traded behind.

With the support of money, the research and development of firearms can be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. The artillery owned by the Liaodong Jiangning Battalion is a completely improved red cannon that can fire ten rounds in a row without worrying about bombing. Great changes have been made, and the shells have been improved accordingly. To use a specific example, even a city wall as strong as the capital can be blasted into a huge gap by the latest artillery within an hour. Even destroy part of the city wall.

The emperor once said that artillery is the god of war, and whoever has powerful artillery can decide the course of the war. Everyone is convinced of this truth.

The range of the flintlock gun can reach 100 meters, and the lethality reaches 50 meters. That is to say, at a distance of 50 meters, the flintlock gun can kill people. Charge in front of the gun.It is tantamount to being sent to death, and it is impossible to break through the dense bullets.

The training of the Jiangning Battalion has also undergone tremendous changes. In the past, it was mainly to train individuals' fighting ability, but later it gradually shifted to the use of flintlock guns. The test of the personal ability of the school sergeant mainly depends on the mastery of flintlock guns. degree.Whether the hit rate is high, whether it can hit the moving target, etc., the artillery battalion has become the most important army and has been unprecedentedly strengthened.

Relatively speaking, the role of cavalry is no longer the most important. Even in the field battles, the idea of ​​relying entirely on cavalry to attack has gradually changed, of course.The training of the cavalry is also very important, mainly in terms of momentum, which can completely overwhelm the opponent.

The military uniforms of Jiangning battalion soldiers have also been completely changed, abandoning the robes. Whether it is a general or an ordinary sergeant, the military uniforms are separated from the trousers and the clothes are slightly fat.It is convenient for activities.

This also indicates that the battle situation has undergone tremendous changes.The previous tactic of attacking the city with a ladder has long been abandoned. The siege always starts with artillery. After the city wall is blown up, the sergeants with flintlock guns start to attack. As for the sergeants on the city wall.Basically, he didn't dare to show his face, and he was hit by a sergeant with excellent marksmanship if he was not careful.

But there is one thing that the Jiangning Camp has always insisted on, and that is strict military regulations. After so many years, the military regulations of the Jiangning Camp have become more and more detailed.The requirements are also becoming more and more stringent, especially in the aspect of cultivating the sense of honor of the sergeants. Sergeants must have a sense of honor and must safeguard the interests of the army. Personal interests must absolutely obey the interests of the collective.

This change in the Jiangning camp may not be accepted by everyone. After all, only the army owned by the Jin court, including the army of the vassal state, is mainly cavalry.

The armies of the Manchu Eight Banners, the Han Eight Banners and the Mongolian Eight Banners have not changed much. They are still dominated by cavalry and pay attention to personal qualities. Especially in terms of cavalry and archery, the requirements are very strict.

This is also in line with the understanding of the vast majority, who believe that the personal quality of a sergeant is the most important. Only when the ability of the sergeant improves can the overall quality of the army improve.

It's a pity that the emperor didn't understand it like this. What the emperor valued was the military regulations and the honor of the soldiers. During a certain lecture, the emperor put forward an opinion that even a cowardly person can join the army. According to regulations, with enough sense of honor, this cowardly person can also become a brave sergeant.

Such a view is not necessarily accepted by everyone, and the vast majority still believe that the quality of a sergeant is necessary.

Jiangningying's conquest this time is the best proof.

After a large-scale transformation, the Jiangning Battalion has taken on a completely new look. It will soon face the post-Gold Tartars who still maintain their previous style, and face the mighty Manchu Eight Banners cavalry. The consequences of the fight will directly determine the future training plan of the Jiangning Battalion.

Raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a while.

On the fifth day of June, the emperor came to Liaodong.

When entering Shanhaiguan, Lu Xiangsheng, Yan Yingyuan, Zu Dashou, Zu Dale and others lined up to wait in Shanhaiguan. Tartar is something that the emperor attaches great importance to, and it is also the goal that the emperor must achieve.

Su Tiancheng, who was riding a fine horse, was very serious after seeing the crowds of people in front of him.

It has been five years since the founding of the Great Jin State. It should be said that the living conditions of the common people have been greatly improved. Although there may still be problems with insufficient food and clothing, the governments at all levels are working hard, and The rules of the imperial court are very strict. Waste and extravagance are prohibited. Su Tiancheng starts from himself. No matter where he goes to inspect, he will not disturb the local government too much. The simpler the reception, the better. If you think about serving some expensive dishes, you will definitely be reprimanded. The emperor once went back to Shanxi. As a result, the local magistrate’s high-standard preparations led to his dismissal of his official position. Although there were many officials who pleaded for mercy, in the end, none of them did. Functional.

Su Tiancheng came to Liaodong to command operations. This is also the time when the Jiangning Battalion, which he expected to undergo major changes, will really play a role. With the popularization of hot weapons, the army will definitely need to make major changes. This is history. It's just that some officials in the DPRK and China don't realize it, and they still consider wars based on cold weapons.

It is also Su Tiancheng's long-cherished wish to completely wipe out the later Golden Tartars. This battle means how much territory the imperial court has left for future generations, and whether the territories created by the previous dynasty can be completely recovered. Within the territory of Jin, no small dynasty is allowed to exist. Such rules will soon be implemented on the grasslands, and there are many ethnic minority areas. The ethnic policies will be more detailed, but they are all passed through the local government. The so-called self-government practice will not be adopted and implemented by the imperial court when the prestige of the official government has not been fully established.

Seeing that the emperor's complexion was not very good, Lu Xiangsheng hurried forward.

"The minister of the military department, the governor, Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Liaodong, pays homage to the emperor, and I invite the emperor to review the garrison in Liaodong."

Su Tiancheng had already dismounted, and looked at the serious Lu Xiangsheng with a smile on his face.

"Lu Aiqing, I don't like excitement. The reason you called people here today is to let me inspect the garrison in Liaodong. If it wasn't for this reason, I wouldn't be polite. But don't do this kind of behavior in the future."

Lu Xiangsheng breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he also thought about it. The emperor doesn't like extravagance. If he made such a big battle, it would arouse the emperor's anger. Fortunately, he was able to deal with it skillfully.

Walking in front of Zu Dashou and Zu Dale, Su Tiancheng smiled and spoke.

"The two generals have made a lot of contributions in Liaodong for so many years. It can be said that they have worked hard."

Zu Dashou answered quickly.

"I don't dare. The stability of Liaodong is due to the wiseness of the emperor. The hard work of Lord Lu and Lord Yan. The minister and Zu Dale are just assisting Lord Lu and doing their duties according to the requirements of the emperor and the court."

"Okay, as long as you work together, you will be invincible. This time I came to Liaodong and brought General Wu Sangui. You haven't seen each other for many years. This time fighting side by side, we will definitely be able to completely wipe out the Houjin Tartars."

Shanhaiguan arranged a camp. According to the plan, Su Tiancheng needed to rest here for one night before rushing to Ningyuan.

But Su Tiancheng didn't rest, and like many soldiers, rode towards Ningyuan City.

There are not many garrisons in Shanhaiguan, and most of the sergeants are concentrated in the area of ​​Dalinghe City. Considering the importance of the Guanningjin Line of Defense, the imperial court mobilized [-] sergeants. Stationed in Shanhaiguan, Ningyuan and Jinzhou and other places.

In fact, after this conquest, the Guanning Jin defense line will become history. Once the Houjin Tartars and the Houjin regime are wiped out, the defense of Liaodong will also undergo large-scale changes, and the overall defense line will be greatly reduced. Moving outside, the defense in the direction of Datong is similar to the situation in Liaodong.

The Guan Ning Jin line of defense was specially set up by Sun Chengzong. At that time, the Hou Jin Tartars were extremely brave and posed a huge threat to the capital of the Ming Dynasty. In order to be able to resist the attack of the Hou Jin Tartars, the Guan Ning Jin line of defense was established. It has been proved by the facts that this decision is completely correct. If it were not for the defense discovered by Guan Ningjin, the Houjin Tatars would have driven straight into the pass, and the Ming court would have been wiped out long ago.

The existence of Guan Ningjin's line of defense is actually a great irony to the Ming court.

Su Tiancheng came to Liaodong this time to command the army to fight, and he also wanted to see the withdrawal of the Guanningjin defense line with his own eyes. The powerful Jin Dynasty has risen. If the Guanningjin defense line still exists in Liaodong, as the emperor, Su Tiancheng will feel blush .

The so-called trapped beasts are still fighting, I am afraid that Hou Jin's Huang Taiji has already made preparations, involving Hou Jin's life and death, Huang Taiji was forced to a dead end, and had no other choice. (To be continued..)