Chapter 1542 The navy goes ashore? The army goes to sea?
Yang Su knew that if he didn't speak, the two people would probably fight directly. With Xiao Shilian's violent temper, it was really impossible to see each other, and Wang Chang, as a veteran of Conglong, would not show weakness, so he had to say something:
"Two generals, it's useless for you to argue like this."
Wang Chang and Xiao Shilian didn't want to quarrel directly. Li Xingchen watched from the side without saying anything. As part of the Han army, the navy and army could not directly cause such a big conflict. This was definitely not a good thing for the military.
The military's competitors are the civil servants, and its enemies are external countries, large and small, which are definitely not our own. A fight between the navy and the army will only make these competitors and foreign enemies laugh, and it will even disappoint His Majesty.
So at least the superficial harmony must be maintained.
You can keep making small moves, but you can’t have any big moves at all!
Therefore, Yang Su opened his mouth and gave the two people a step to get off. Naturally, the two people were very smart and used the slope to get off the donkey.
But now that this has been said, Yang Su must give an accurate explanation.
"The Army is responsible for things on the ground, and the Navy is responsible for things on the sea. These are their respective scopes of responsibility," Yang Su said with a smile, "but there are always some exceptions. For example, in this cross-sea expedition to Linyi, the Army took the Navy
The navy warships played a big role in the attack on the docks of Xianglin and Lu Rong, so the navy actually took care of the affairs on the ground."
"So the war is serious, why not help the navy?" Wang Chang said directly.
Xiao Shilian was not angry and sneered: "Who said the war is tight? With a hundred thousand troops, thunder and lightning plowing holes, how can the war be tight?"
"Two generals, don't argue," Yang Su stood between them and said with a smile, "The navy can go ashore and the army can go to sea, but after all, they are not their respective duties. It will only cause more trouble in terms of management and coordination.
, so I have a suggestion, how about you two listen to it?"
Li Xingchen picked up the tea cup. Yang Su had already proposed an idea to him before. After Li Xingchen's improvement, it was actually the next policy. Yang Su took it out at this time, obviously to give the navy and army a head start.
It is true that the mission scope of the navy and the army are clearly distinct now, but it is difficult to achieve such distinction in actual combat.
In previous inland river operations, such as the counter-insurgency operations in Kuaiji City, the navy went deep into the Lanting River to provide fierce fire support to the army. This time, the navy assisted the army in attacking Xianglin and Lurong, which was not entirely soy sauce.
Even if the navy is really in the mood to stand and watch the excitement from a distance, the army cannot do without the navy's support in critical situations.
Therefore, although the two sides have conflicts with each other and believe that the other party is taking credit for themselves, they also have to admit that without the other party, it would be difficult to take such credit simply by relying on oneself.
So when Yang Su stood up to speak, Xiao Shilian and Wang Chang, who were already glaring at each other, each took a breath and became quiet.
Even if they are really on the same level, they cannot regard the Taiwei Mansion as centrally responsible for dispatching and commanding as nothing. The navy and army do not have the power to mobilize food and military pay, and the generals cannot cooperate with each other in commanding. Behind this, there must be
There is the dispatch and planning of the Taiwei Mansion. There may be conflicts within the military, but everyone must consider the opinions of the Taiwei Mansion.
A dispute is a dispute, don't go hungry.
"Although the War in the South is not over yet, some problems have been exposed with the early battle reports." Yang Su said in a deep voice, "This includes the cooperation between the army and the navy. According to the Taiwei Mansion's
Officials in the military reported that the army and navy often conflicted over the main attack. More importantly, the army lacked sufficient experience in landing from ships, which resulted in each attack being forced to passively choose towns with docks.
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The navy lacks the experience and ability to cooperate with the army in consolidating frontline positions, and the officers on the naval warships also lack armor, so it may be able to deal with the Linyi people with ease. However, once the enemy is a soldier or even a cavalry, it will not help if the navy goes ashore."
It's not that the big man despises the navy, but that the navy pursues being able to travel on the ship as light as a swallow, so the navy does not wear armor. Once it really faces a powerful enemy, a navy without even armor can easily become a
People's military exploits.
The future of the Han Dynasty is not just to bully these monkeys in the south, but also to go north to compete with the Northern Zhou people with real swords and guns. When the time comes for the navy to face the Xianbei cavalry of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the scene will be too bloody and cruel.
Yang Su paused, looked at Xiao Shilian and Wang Chang who were thoughtful, and smiled slightly: "Two generals, how much truth is there in what Yang said?"
Xiao Shilian nodded slightly: "This is true, but how to solve it?"
Although Wang Chang didn't speak directly, he had the same idea.
"Soldiers are drawn from the navy and the army to form a service that is independent of the navy or the army and can be commanded by both sides at the same time," Yang Su said with a smile. "This team is wearing light armor and can cross the sea by boat.
, and can go ashore to fight. Maybe they are not suitable for dealing with the enemy on the sea, nor are they suitable for going deep inland to fight the enemy's heavy armor or large groups of cavalry, but they can seize beaches and coastal towns, cooperate with naval ships to control islands, etc.
, but it is more advantageous and more powerful than directly sending the navy or army."
Xiao Shilian said in a deep voice: "If so, it is indeed a good idea."
Wang Chang also nodded in agreement. Since it is difficult for the navy to go ashore and it is difficult for the army to go to sea, we might as well compromise and form a team that can go to sea as well as go ashore.
Yang Su turned to look at Li Xingchen.
Although Li Xingchen had known that the Taiwei Mansion had such a plan before, he had not yet nodded. If he didn't nod, the military would think it was useless.
Li Xingchen smiled and said: "Good, then the Taiwei Mansion will draft a charter as soon as possible. I also hope to see this team in this southern expedition."
Yang Su hurriedly accepted the offer.
Xiao Shilian and Wang Chang probably understood something at this time, and looked at each other in confusion.
His Majesty's attitude is so decisive. It is obvious that he is aware of the matter, but he has not nodded. As for why he has not nodded, it is obviously because he wants to test the respective attitudes of the navy and army.
What the Han Dynasty needs is unity. If the navy and the army insist on different opinions, and even the dispute reaches the point of incompatibility, then your majesty will be disappointed and may start a big reshuffle of the navy and army.
Fortunately, Xiao Shilian and Wang Chang are not stupid.
Although this kind of win-win situation results in less benefits, it is still better than nothing.