Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 868 Contradictions Between the Speed ​​Division and the Staff Division

It has to be said that the development of the weapons of the imperial army in the Song Dynasty, under some suggestions of Wang Xiu, and then improved by experienced craftsmen, showed a rapid development trend.

These new and improved machines have higher requirements for the toughness and strength of steel. It is by no means as simple as one plus one equals two. Only Li Guojian has the ability to produce steel that is close to or even meets the requirements.

In fact, he felt very regretful that due to the war and other reasons, some very advanced technologies were lost.For example, the range and durability of the Han crossbow are not comparable to today's god-arm bows. This is not alarmist talk, but a real fact.

Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Han family’s strong crossbow manufacturing technology has continued to weaken. This is related to the development of bows and arrows. After five seasons of wars, it should have been the golden period for the development of Jiazhan, but long-range projectile weapons have continued to decline. The Forbidden Army actually created the prestige of the God Arm Bow by introducing the powerful crossbows of the party members.

That's why I got involved in the research and development of the Song-style military battle, hoping to restore the power of long-range projectile weapons as a transition to the inheritance of firearms.

"Okay, big sister can get ready, girls, ladies, it's almost noon, let's go have dinner together." Wang Xiu said with a smile, her mood was quite good.

Leaving aside the Jurchen's fanfare, let Zhang Qiyuan have a good tongue, and the party members are not stupid, Li Shungan is a shrewd old fox!How could the Jurchen's behavior satisfy him? If he hadn't seen the opportunity, Zhang Qiyuan would not be able to talk to him even if he opened his mouth ten times. If you want to engage in military exercises, you are clearly training soldiers.

Therefore, Li Liangfu also received a secret order. The [-] Xia troops did not directly attack Pingqiang City, but gathered in the three sources. Build momentum.

Even if they encircle and do not fight, there are frequent police on all roads in Shaanxi, and gold medals continue to spread to the southeast.

The Jin army slowly went south, still in the north of Hebei, but the strong military pressure still posed a clear threat to the northern servants. The issuance of military prefectures and township troops, the distribution of a large number of military rations and supplements, military expenditures increased a lot, and silence Very angry.

Look at other people's guards, that is, a one-time consumption before boarding the ship. As long as your guard Ma Bujun moves, it will be a waste of money, and no one in charge of the household department will be happy.

Zhou Wen is the secretary of the Privy Council's Security Council, and Duan Shoujue is a staff member of the Ministry of War.

When the military situation was urgent, the Air Force Division was dissatisfied with the Staff Division's information on the terrain and folklore of the Northwest many times, and accused the Staff Division's envoys of drawing too vague maps and soldiers, which prevented the Aviation Division from being able to effectively screen out favorable military situations. , unable to give reference to the two prefectures, Zhou Wen was the one who shouted the most, and Duan Shoujue was the one who was in charge of the mountains, rivers, landforms, and military states and counties.

Duan Shoujue was extremely annoyed, he was reprimanded by Zhu Shengfei, he lost face, and couldn't express his grievances.

Since the imperial court established the two major intelligence agencies, the staff department has not received as much attention as the speed department. After all, they belong to the Privy Council. Under the attention of the powerful leaders of the two governments, no matter whether it is financial resources or manpower investment, the staff department is not comparable. , just like a biological son and adopted son.

In the impression of the two governments, the Machine Speed ​​Division went deep into the enemy to inquire about intelligence, and was a real spy, who was killing his life with his head.It is relatively easier to work as a secretary, but it is just to inquire about the world's topography, water sources, and folk customs. The danger is very small. As long as you turn into a businessman and walk, there is almost no danger to speak of.

Besides, in the past few years, the Speed ​​Division has also crossed the line, and the envoys have also begun to survey the terrain and folk customs on the Jurchen territory. They have done a better job than the Staff Secretary. Face.

That's right, the envoys of the Speed ​​Division are all capable outlaws, and they have been operating in various strongholds for many years. They have very extensive interpersonal relationships. They are not very familiar with the folk terrain, but the staff is limited, and they can only pretend to be businessmen. , doing shitty things like stealing chickens and dogs.

However, the Staff Party Division is also responsible for part of the military intelligence. Seeing the large-scale assembly of the Jin army, it is impossible to get accurate military intelligence.Almost every day, the speed department of the people has the military situation of the Jin army, and it also comes with the distribution of the generals and the distribution of troops, which is really a slap in the face.

"My lord, there is an urgent military situation at the Hedong Staff Hall." A military officer hurried in with a copy of the pond newspaper.

Duan Shoujue didn't care too much. There was only one base in the whole of Hedong if there was any urgent military situation in the staff hall. many.

However, he took Guantang to look at it, and at this moment, his face became surprised, and he said hastily: "It's sure."

"My lord, the wax and secret words are correct." Du said seriously.

"Okay! This time I'll see him as the speed officer, what else can I say?" Duan Shoujue was overjoyed, he stood up and went to the opposite doctor's office. Due to his excitement, he was almost knocked down by the threshold just outside the door.

At Wang Xiu's insistence, the two governments held several more meetings and supervised the Privy Council to join the military department to hold a secret deduction, and he personally presided over it.

"Judging from the strength of the four camps in the west of Beijing, Tokyo, and the envoys in the north of Gyeonggi, they are more than capable of defending against the captives. Even if they are allowed to cross the river to Luoyang, the Luoyang camp and Mengzhou camp in the west of Beijing can also contain them." Zhong Lirui He talked eloquently, and he was very dear to the Northern Guards.

"Du Chengzhi, how do you think that the captives will be controlled when crossing the river? How can they not know that the attack is not as good as the rest?" Li Gang asked extremely sharply, leaving no room for it.

"The captives have no more than 15 soldiers and horses, and the elite are only [-] to [-]. The reason why they are so mighty and divided into six routes to the south is to preview the counterattack during the Northern Expedition of the imperial court. Otherwise, they would not travel thirty miles a day. , walk for one day and stop for three days."

Zhong Lirui looked at Li Gang strangely, and said decisively: "According to the deduction, even if Wushu crosses the river, they will stop their main force at the east of Hebei, and the number of soldiers who can cross the river will not exceed 25. There are [-] armies in the envoys and the four major battalions, three upper brigades, plus the state and township armies issued by each army, there are a total of [-] people, which can completely deal with the captives along the river. As for the captives crossing the river, they can also Make them submit."

"The most important point is that after years of wars, all ethnic groups in the north are generally war-weary, including their senior generals."

"That is to say, it's hard for the captives to make up their minds, and [-]% of them can't fight?" Xu Han asked solemnly.

(End of this chapter)