At present, as Xiao Tang leads the new army to set up a stronghold east of Jieshan in Fenzhou to intercept the bandits' confidants, in addition to Xiao Jiasui, Xu Guanzhong, Hua Rong, Shi Xiu, Niu Gao, Pang Wanchun and other confidants, there is also the new army instructor Wang Jin , the commanding envoys Dang Shiying, Dang Shixiong and Wang Wenbin and other generals who were currently transferred to the New Army Department, waited for the army and horses to arrive at the key road leading in and out of Jieshan. Under the command of Wang Jin, the New Army officers and soldiers and their entourage The civilians who came here set up trench camps, shed camps, etc. step by step, which could be used as temporary garrisons to block the enemy's camps.
It is impossible to build military fortresses such as Wubao and Shicheng in a short period of time. However, trench camps, which use trenches as the main defense, usually dig in the direction of intercepting enemy troops. The bottom is one foot wide, the mouth is one foot five wide, and the depth is one foot. It is possible to build a trench that is more than 10 feet above the ground, and pile the excavated soil on one side of the trench to consolidate and reinforce it. Without building a city, you can also build an earth wall four or five feet above the ground. Compared with building a stone fort, it saves a lot of time and effort.
The shed camp is also one of the very common camps when marching and stationed. After the New Army soldiers and civilians dug many pits on the ground that could stand logs, they then used some trees cut down from the surrounding areas to make fences with hemp ropes. Obstacles such as deer villages and horse barriers were also set up on the outside.
Nearly two hours later, Jun Jian of the New Army had built a simple fence in the direction of the entrance to the mountain, and dug a trench about five feet deep outside. After all, people are not made of iron, so Xiao Tang ordered The New Army soldiers rested on the spot and reorganized temporarily. During this period, Xiao Jiasui, Xu Guanzhong and others also noticed that although the work of building tents was tiring, no one among the New Army soldiers complained.
Although Xu Guanzhong also knew that the most basic condition for building a brave and capable army was strict military discipline, but military laws were supposed to be strict, and the general also needed to take great care of his soldiers. He would be whipped for making noises. This is a bit too harsh and overbearing.
But now seeing that these new army soldiers, who were originally from rural families and had not long joined the army, were very efficient in their actions, and the mental outlook of the military personnel was also very different from what he had imagined, so Xu Guanzhong couldn't help but nodded. , and sighed to Xiao Tang: "Now I finally understand why my brother took such pains to impose strict laws to control this new army."
Xiao Tang smiled slightly and said that although Xu Guanzhong was resourceful and capable of foresight, he had never personally led an army. Moreover, there were countless famous generals in the history of ancient Chinese wars, each with their own fighting and army commanding styles, just like the legend of the Sui Dynasty's fierce general Shi Long live. He cherishes his soldiers very much. Although he pays great attention to the combat quality of the soldiers when leading the troops, he does not pay much attention to the formation of the troops. Usually when marching, he does not pay attention to the military regulations before the battle. The soldiers all follow their own peace. In short, how can they fight? You can fight whatever you want to win, and you will be able to achieve great feats again and again.
However, the reason why every famous general can leave his mark in history is that he needs to make full use of his own advantages and conform to the war environment at that time. If Shi Wansui arrived at Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, he would be like Qi Jiguang who went to exterminate the Japanese pirates, leading by his own example and acting vigorously and resolutely. With such combat methods, it would be difficult to build up a force in a short period of time to replace the weak guards station officers and soldiers in the past.
According to the different origins and backgrounds of the troops, Xiao Tang's close brothers managed the troops in the green forest forces in different ways from the new army. For example, Lin Chong, Yang Zhi, Xu Ning and other brothers who taught the copycat troops also knew that they were from green forest bandits. Although the characters can be divided into good and evil, most of them are unruly and unruly people. Although they are also strict in running the army, they have not yet reached the extreme of military management like Xiao Tang, and even the trivial matters in the army have to be dealt with. It's like pulling out the soldiers and punishing them severely. The new army is mostly composed of honest farm men. In the past, those scoundrels and evil officials could scare them into a daze. Unless they really drove the honest people to death, these new soldiers In order to support myself and my family, I always thought that as long as you can keep my whole family alive, I will obey any military orders and regulations.
Because of this, under the subtle influence, these new soldiers have gradually become a whole. Once the general gives an order, they will subconsciously obey in unison and will never have the slightest intention of disobeying the military order.
At this time, Xiao Jiasui also felt something on the sidelines and said: "In a few months, if we want to train a group of homeless people who originally need the help of the government and the army into a usable soldier, we have to do this in a disciplined manner, just like traffickers and pawns."
How can we accomplish anything without hard work?"
At this time, Xiao Tang turned his eyes and sat cross-legged with his soldiers. The Dang brothers who were resting and Wang Wenbin, the leader of the civilian husband, who seemed to be checking supplies, looked over. The corners of his mouth suddenly raised and he said: "After all,
People change too..."
At this moment, Xiao Tang and others suddenly heard a sharp roar passing by from the other side of the mountain. Hua Rong, who was not far away, was slightly startled, then immediately got on his horse and led more than ten Yanyun cavalry to gallop forward.
Go check it out.
When Hua Rong rushed up to a low slope and looked towards the mountain for a moment, he suddenly shouted loudly: "Brother, the thieves hiding in Jieshan are really going to break out! There is a sentry of men and horses first, about a thousand people."
People are coming up and down, and they are galloping towards here. Smoke and dust are rising behind them, and I don’t know how many people and horses there are!”
Shi Xiu, Niu Gao, Pang Wanchun and others all jumped up after hearing this, and each drew their weapons and prepared to fight. Xiao Tang thought that the Hedong thieves gathered in a corner of Fenzhou were not willing to be beaten passively, and wanted to take the initiative to plunder.
money and food, and tried every means to respond to the bandit army led by Tian Hu. Now our response is considered timely, and we have intercepted these thieves here before they move around. But now Yao Pingzhong, Wang Huan, and Han Cunbao have arrived.
Wei Sheng's army in Qinyuan blocked the enemy, while Guan Sheng and Hu Yanzhuo led their troops to the area around Jieshan, but they took the other two directions to intercept the thieves. At present, the trench camps and shed camps were not fully set up, so the troops under their command
As expected, this unit is going to fight head-on with the breakout thieves!
"Assemble! Arrange the formation!"
At this time, Wang Jin suddenly gave a loud order, and the resting New Army soldiers immediately got up and took action. These soldiers quickly formed rows of horizontal formations, and behaved in an orderly manner. Within a moment, there were swords, guns, and bows.
The crossbow was cocked. Seeing the vigorous and resolute movements of these soldiers and the neat and orderly appearance of the soldiers, not only were they far better than the old Hedong army whose military drills were neglected in the past, but also if we just talk about the rapid movements and uniform appearance, it would even be better than
Wang Huan, Han Cunbao's proficient imperial troops, and Yao Pingzhong's soldiers of the Western Army who fought fiercely and were not afraid of death.
Seeing the neat and powerful force of the new army's formation, Shi Xiu, Niu Gao, Pang Wanchun and others behind Xiao Tang immediately shouted "Hello" secretly. Wang Jin immediately strode to Xiao Tang, raised his hands and saluted: "
Commander Xiao Jie, the soldiers have been prepared and arrayed. Please give me military orders on how to resist the enemy!"
