Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 163 The World Returns to One Week, Chong Lun Bing ([-])

Chapter 13 Zhou Chong Lun Bing ([-])

Wei Liao and the others also noticed the abnormality of King Qin, and looked at King Qin in surprise.After a while, the King of Qin returned to normal, smiled, and said: "Mr. Zhou's words have reminded me that if our Daqin infantry's formation is attacked by the enemy's heavy cavalry, it will be a big trouble. This matter has to be considered. What can you do?" , talk about it."

The Qin army's ability to fight well has a lot to do with the Qin army's infantry phalanx.The neat infantry phalanx in the terracotta warriors and horses is not just for viewing, but a portrayal of the real Qin army.When assembled, the Qin army formed one square after another, with the last row of each square facing the rear, in order to cover the rear and prevent the enemy from attacking from behind.The two wings are also based on the same reason, facing the two sides.As soon as the formation unfolded, it was like a blade.

If the infantry phalanx of the Qin army is attacked by heavy cavalry, whether it can break through depends on the specific situation on the battlefield. One thing is certain, it will inevitably cause unprecedented trouble. This involves the foundation of the Qin army. King Qin was shocked, so he stared at Zhou Chong.

Zhou Chong and the others reacted, and had to admire King Qin's shrewdness, thinking ahead of everything.Wei Liao thought for a moment, then said: "Placing a chariot in front of the infantry can block the cavalry's attack. However, it is not very conducive to the infantry's attack." It is indeed a very good idea to block the cavalry's attack with a chariot. Wei Qing, a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty It was to assemble the Wugang chariots together to block the attack of the Huns cavalry, and then resolutely counterattacked when the time was right, defeated the Huns Shanyu, and staged the grand song of "Shanyu fleeing at night".

Wang Jian thought about it and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Liaozi's words are very true. It is true that using chariots can stop the cavalry's attack, but it can hinder the infantry's advance. This matter really needs to be considered in the long run." Meng Wu immediately agreed with his words.

Zhou Chong came up with an idea: "If you want to consume the enemy's cavalry, using a chariot is the best way. Wait until the enemy is almost exhausted before attacking decisively. If you just want to delay the enemy's attack, you can also use a chariot instead of a chariot. Spears, the soldiers in the front line put their spears on the ground and tilt them forward, which is enough to inflict great damage on the enemy."

King Qin nodded and said, "That's a good idea. The infantry will be equipped with spears in the future. Mr. Zhou, let's go on."

Zhou Chong responded, and then said: "Your Majesty, you can gather tall horses to form heavy cavalry, and use them to charge the battle, cavalry against cavalry. Similarly, you can gather smaller horses with longer stamina to form light cavalry The light cavalry is mainly used to outflank and penetrate in a large depth. Mobility will be the most important requirement for the light cavalry. Therefore, the equipment of the light cavalry is different from that of the heavy cavalry. It is required to be light and easy to save energy.

"Soldiers can wear leather armor. Although the protection ability is not as good as iron armor and bronze armor, it can still meet the requirements. In order to save horsepower, horses don't need to be covered with heavy armor."

During the Warring States period, the cavalry was mainly light cavalry. However, since the cavalry was in its infancy, many problems had not been resolved. Its role in the war was only an auxiliary force, and it had not yet become the leading force in the war. There are great limitations, and after hearing Zhou Chong's words, his eyes light up.

King Qin nodded in praise and said: "Mr. Zhou's idea is a good idea. However, there are many problems. The first problem is how to ensure the combat effectiveness of the light cavalry. With less equipment and wearing leather armor, the protection ability is poor. The possibility of survival is also greatly reduced. The second problem is how to ensure the horse’s long-lasting running ability. If these two problems cannot be solved, it is difficult for light cavalry to be used on a large scale in war.”

His insight was simply astonishing, and he got the point straight. Not to mention Zhou Chong was convinced, anyone who knew about cavalry would be so impressed.

"Your Majesty is holy!" Wei Liao, a military master, was also convinced.

Wang Jian rubbed his hands and asked, "Does Mr. Zhou have a clever plan?" He is an excellent general, so he naturally knows how much it will promote the war if these two problems are solved, and there is a reason not to be impatient.

Zhou Chong, a seasoned and prudent general, really did not expect such a performance. He held back his amused words and said, "General Wang is serious. There is no clever plan. There are several ways. Soldiers are equipped with bows and arrows, spears, and sabers. Shooting arrows at the side. When they are almost ready, they charge with spears. After the blows of bows and arrows and spears, the enemy’s formation is almost chaotic, and then they use sabers to take advantage of the chaos. It will have a miraculous effect.” This is what cavalry in later generations did, especially in Mongolia. The cavalry excelled in this regard.

The King of Qin commented: "No wonder Mr. Zhou specially designed this spear. It turns out that it has such wonderful advantages. The halberd is not as convenient as the spear on the horse, and the sword is not as good as the saber for killing. With these two, plus Zhou Gong's crossbow, light cavalry It will show its talents, and wherever the widow points, it will be hit."

Zhou Chong went on to analyze it further, saying: "As for the maneuverability, one man and more horses can be used. A soldier can bring several war horses. He can change horses while marching without changing men, and the horses rest without resting. They can travel four to five hundred miles a day and one night. It won't be a big problem."

A soldier with a few horses, changing horses in the middle without changing people, if he just marches, it will not be a problem to travel four to five hundred miles a day and night.At that time, except for the Hu people in the north, it was difficult for the cavalry in the Central Plains to do it. After hearing this, King Qin's tiger eyes shone brightly, and said: "Isn't this the way of the Hu people? I heard that The Hu people can travel thousands of miles a day, using this method. This method is good and can be implemented in the army."

"In order for the horses to be fattened and able to fight vicious battles, they can be fed with fine grains, mixed with high-quality millet and eggs, and the war horses will be fattened up soon." Zhou Chong said again.

King Qin couldn't help nodding his head and said: "Mr. Zhou's task is very heavy this time, so I will send you high-quality millet and eggs. You must ensure the long-lasting running power of the horse."

He is so cute, he knows the elegant meaning when he hears Xiange, and immediately solves Zhou Chong's problem.Zhou Chong said sincerely and sincerely: "Thank you, my lord!"

"Mr. Zhou, the problem of horses has been solved, what about people?" King Qin asked another question, "People need to eat. If you bring too much food, it will hinder the march. If you bring too little food, it will not be conducive to long-term combat."

This way, later generations have a good way to solve it. Zhou Chong replied: "Your Majesty, there are two ways. One is to solve it on the spot and raise it with war. The other is to bring more mares so that they can drink mare's milk."

Bringing a mare and drinking mare's milk is what the northern minorities do so that they can stay on horseback for a long time.The king of Qin laughed and said: "Isn't this all the Hu people's way of fighting? No wonder Zhao Wuling wanted to ride and shoot in Hu clothes. There are so many benefits, and the widows are all jealous. Mr. Zhou, it's all up to you. Whether it's the Hu people's way, or Huaxia People's methods, if they are good methods, use them, and if you use them well, it is your own method!"

What he said was completely without defense against the barbarians. Many people in later generations, especially scholars, held the defense against the barbarians and refused to accept more advanced new things, which is enough to be ashamed.

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