When Fang Jun founded Zhenguan Academy, he did not just regard it as a simple literary institution. Not only did the academy offer two subjects: mathematics and quwu to broaden students' horizons and cultivate the buds of natural science, but also
There is also a "Martial Arts Lecture Hall" to improve the military literacy of Tang Dynasty generals, as well as to innovate and improve various strategies and tactics.
It can be said that he cultivates both civil and military skills, both internally and externally.
As a policy of "big frontier" that Fang Jun highly admires, naval training is naturally a top priority. Not only does it systematically describe the importance of sea frontiers and the strategy of naval battles, but it also compiles a castrated version of "On Sea Power" to academically describe the empire.
Directing his gaze to the sea, he built a small dock on Kunming Lake and built more than ten warships, equipped with artillery, sails and other advanced technologies to cultivate students' naval warfare capabilities and to recruit students with naval warfare talents.
Those who were selected were selected and added to the navy.
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Therefore, there are naturally warships on Kunming Pond.
only……
General Xin Mao smiled bitterly and said: "It's freezing cold right now, and only the deepest part of Kunming Lake has not frozen yet. The warships can't sail at all, so what's the use?"
Kunming Pool occupies a very large area, with a radius of more than a thousand feet. It gathers Fengshui River, Lushui River and several tributaries. It has abundant water. However, Kunming Pool was dug with the help of favorable geographical location and population. It has a large water storage capacity, but the average water depth is not enough, so every time
In the harsh winter, only the waterway in the middle of the pool remains unfrozen.
Even where there is no ice, ice floes are everywhere, making it difficult for ships to move.
Cen Changqian glared at General Xin Mao and whispered: "As long as the artillery on the ship is easy to use, why do we need to launch the ship?"
Xin Maojiang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.
"The foundry bureau is less than a hundred feet away from Kunming Pool. The power of the ship's artillery can just cover the surroundings of the foundry bureau. Just adjust the elevation of the artillery to envelope the rebels attacking the city and build an insurmountable defense line with artillery shells.
It makes it difficult to attack with all your strength...it's really high!"
Xin Mao's eyes shone brightly, he touched his palms in admiration.
Although the wall of the Foundry Bureau was tall and almost played the role of a city wall at this time, the foundation was shallow and the wall was thin. The defenders had no power to use the powerful thunderbolts, but they did not dare to use them excessively. When the thunderbolts exploded, they shook the ground.
, and it cannot be thrown too far. The wall has already been blasted by the thunder, causing several cracks. If the attack continues like this, the rebels may not be defeated, but the wall will collapse first.
The artillery on the ship is different. As long as it is equipped with kerosene bombs and explosive bombs, it can easily attack the rebel rear formation from far to near, making it difficult to organize an all-out storming of the city wall.
Cen Changqian pushed him: "Since you know this is a good idea, what are you waiting for? I want to stay here and take command. You will naturally handle such important tasks."
"no problem!"
Xin Mao was so excited that he jumped up, but as soon as he showed his head, an arrow flew past his head. He was so frightened that he crouched down with his legs bent, ran down the wall, and summoned dozens of experts.
The artillery operating students mounted the only war horses in the foundry, opened the east gate and galloped out, then made a big bend and ran towards Kunming Pond in the south.
The rebels attacked the south main gate with fire, but no one came to stop General Xin Mao and his party...
Xu Jingzong stood in front of a house, making arrangements and commanding the overall situation. In fact, a fierce battle was going on at this time, and the enemy only attacked from the front door. There was no need to coordinate at all, and no one listened to him. He just had to hold on with all his strength.
.Seeing General Xin Mao riding out with his men, Xu Jingzong was immediately shocked and exclaimed: "What is this kid doing? Is he crazy? There are so many rebels outside that it is difficult to make a sneak attack!"
Even though he usually criticizes General Xin Mao, except for his family background, in terms of talent, ability, character, and responsibility, General Xin Mao is a leader among the younger generation. Xu Jingzong may not be immune to him.
Satisfied. Besides, no matter what, this is my son-in-law, so I can't let him die in battle and make my daughter a widow, right?
The scribes, soldiers and students around him didn't know why Xin Mao was there, so they naturally looked at each other in confusion when faced with Xu Jingzong's question.
Xu Jingzong stamped his feet and said: "Go and call Cen Changqian quickly! I would like to ask him why he is sending people out at this time? It is simply sending someone to death!"
He thought that General Xin Mao was going out to attack the rebels' rear lines to relieve the pressure on the front, so he was very dissatisfied with Cen Changqian. You two are usually close brothers, but at this time, General Xin Mao was asked to go out and die, which was simply too much!
Furthermore, even if you don't care about our normal friendship, you always know that Xin Mao will be my son-in-law, right? So many students only sent General Xin Mao to die, but did they ever put my face in their eyes?
It is tolerable, but what is intolerable!
Xu Jingzong was furious, thinking about how to reprimand Cen Changqian to let this kid know that I am the boss of the academy and the highest official at the moment!
Not long after, the student who went to report the matter hurried back, but he came back alone, and Cen Changqian was nowhere to be seen.
Xu Jingzong became more and more angry, widened his eyes and said angrily: "Why doesn't that kid come?"
The student gasped and said, "Replying to Master Bo, Brother Cen said that the rebel offensive is fierce now and he cannot leave his post without authorization. If Master Bo has anything important to do, please go up to the wall and give instructions in person."
Xu Jingzong's anger rose: "I don't have anything to say, I just want to ask him why he sent General Xin Mao out at this time, and what is his intention?"
The student swallowed his saliva and said with an apologetic smile: "Brother Cen actually said that if Master Bo has any doubts about Xin Mao's departure, he can tell Master Bo to be calm and calm."
Xu Jingzong wondered: "What is the reason and what is the purpose?"
The student glanced at Xu Jingzong, then lowered his head and whispered: "Brother Cen said... military secrets, no comment!"
Xu Jingzong: "..."
He almost ran away on the spot, mother!
I have been ignored?!
Although he had some resistance to coming to guard the Foundry Bureau this time in compliance with the prince's order, thinking that there was no chance of winning and it was too dangerous, but since he had already come, and as the leader of the academy students, he should do his best to defeat the rebels and immediately
This next great achievement has become the mainstay of the East Palace. When the prince ascends the throne in the future, it can be said that it is an achievement of following the dragon.
However, the current situation is that when he first came here, the students under his command ignored him, making it difficult for him to leave within three feet of his surroundings.
In this way, once the battle is defeated and the foundry bureau falls, the crime must be attributed to him, Xu Jingzong. Who makes him the highest officer of this operation? The prince's edict was also issued to him. Don't say that this is being ignored by students.
When the time comes, he will be the only one to take the blame. Besides, is it hard to be ignored by a student or what an honor it is?
And if the foundry bureau was defended and the rebels' attempt to seize the firearms in the warehouse was defeated, then most of the credit must go to Cen Changqian and others.
After all, these guys take the lead and dominate the overall situation...
Xu Jingzong raised his head and looked at the heavy snow in the sky, feeling full of resentment and sadness. Even when he was dealt with by Fang Jun, he had never felt so aggrieved.
Having said that, are today’s young people so fierce?
Whether it's Fang Jun or Pei Xingjian, plus Cen Changqian, Ouyang Tong, Xin Maojiang and others in the academy, all of them are shady and ruthless, and they are very skilled in seizing class and power...
How can these old guys fool around?
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General Xin Mao didn't know that his father-in-law was beating his chest in the foundry at the moment. He was angry and angry. He led dozens of students out of the west gate of the foundry. When he saw that there were no rebels nearby, he accelerated his horse and galloped southward in the wind and snow. After a while, he
Arrive at Kunming Poolside.
Covered in heavy snow, the dam of Kunming Pool was like a dormant snake, rising suddenly from the flat ground. General Xin Mao rode up to the dam and saw a dock built by hand on the side of the drainage outlet. More than ten people were there.
A ship is moored there.
Due to the ice on the water, these ships were fixed there, and they could not move even if the wind was blowing and the snow was blowing.
General Xin Mao immediately dismounted and led a group of students to walk on the ice to the ship. Before they could get close to the ship, the soldiers responsible for guarding the ship rushed out. However, they all knew General Xin Mao and heard that he was going to
There was no obstruction in requisitioning ships.
Xin Mao would lead people to climb onto the ship and inspect it carefully. When he saw that the cannons at the bow and stern of the ship were carefully wrapped in thick oilcloth and tied tightly with hemp ropes, he was immediately relieved.
"Let's all work together to carry the cannonballs to the boat!"
"Here!"
Dozens of students worked together to carry all the boxes of cannonballs in the warehouse onto the ship. Then Xin Mao lit several thunderbolts and threw them on the ice, shattering the ice and blasting them deep into Kunming Pond.
A passage was opened. Then each ship slightly raised its sails, and the strong wind blew the sails. The ships slowly sailed along the blasted passage toward the depths of Kunming Pool, until they were more than a hundred feet away, before stopping and anchoring.