Regardless of the last time the cage monster went to Nanchuan Fort, this visit to Kinoji was considered a formal test of the performance of the armored car, and the test results were quite satisfactory. With the spacious volume of the armored car's rear compartment, it could carry fifty people.
The problem of soldiers is not big. If a trailer compartment is added, the number of materials and troops that can be transported can continue to increase.
Previously, the reason why Liyang Prefecture designated the Yuqi Battalion as a specialized force to assist the settlements was because only the mobility of the cavalry could rush to the rescue of any settlement in a short period of time and follow the team of caged vehicles to protect them.
And if replaced by ordinary infantry, it would take a long time just to get to the settlement. Even if the expensive consumption during the march is not taken into account, being stopped by a group of monsters during the march, and thus losing troops and supplies in vain, is any
A risk that even the consular government cannot bear.
The huge gap in mobility between cavalry and infantry is the fundamental reason why they cannot be used as support troops. However, purely in terms of repelling monsters, even if they are not as good as the elite of the Feather Cavalry Battalion, ordinary infantry at least still have the ability to suppress
The specific inhibitory power of the ridiculous force depends on the number of troops.
"If we just expel the monster groups below the disaster level, I think a hundred infantry would be enough."
When he said this, Gu Chen deliberately stopped and looked at the expressions of the two officials opposite him.
Ji Zheng Wenhui has never ridden an armored car, and he still has a confused look on his face as he has no real understanding of this, as if he has completely missed the point of the conversation. Correspondingly, Zhang Ji has ridden an armored car and has a high IQ. Logically speaking,
He should be able to catch Gu Chen's hint, but he is constrained by the inherent concepts in his mind, and his face is full of astonishment at this moment.
After all, there has never been anything similar to armored chariots in the history of Chenghuang Kingdoms. As for using armored chariots to transport infantry, it is a concept that spans several eras. Even Zhang Ji cannot catch up with Gu Chen's thinking and can only vaguely understand it.
Yue guessed something, frowned and asked tentatively.
"Gu Qing, what do you mean..."
"What I mean is that as long as the armored vehicle is used as a large hammerhead, the infantry can immediately gain the mobility of the cavalry." Gu Chen made the metaphor in an easy-to-understand way and proposed a feasible plan. "
As long as fifty infantrymen are put on armored vehicles to serve as escorts, and the pioneers will make up for the deficiency, this should be able to ensure a minimum support force."
"But where did the fifty infantrymen come from?"
Zhang Ji rubbed his brows and tried hard to follow Gu Chen's train of thought.
"Just go to this city and call them." Gu Chen waved his hand calmly. "It's like finalizing the plan for separation today and transporting them here tomorrow. It's not a problem for the armored car's journey."
"...That's true." Zhang Ji was speechless.
Zhang Ji took an armored car from Bencheng to Kineyeji. Although he marveled at the extraordinary performance of the armored car, he still failed to understand its true value. For example, the journey from Bencheng to Kineyeji would have been at least as long as taking a caged car.
It will take three days, while marching on foot will take more than five days. If there is a monster riot, it will have to be extended further.
In the Liyang people's concept, a settlement like Kinoji is lucky to have reinforcements arrive within ten days after sending out a request for help. As for Gu Chen's previous declaration of "make a decision today, reinforcements will arrive tomorrow"
The situation, to Zhang Ji's ears, was simply some kind of evil magic.
Emotionally I can't accept love, but intellectually I can't refute it.
The appearance of the armored car can be said to have completely shattered Zhang Ji's understanding of geographical concepts. As for what extraordinary things can grow from the ruins, that is something that will only be witnessed from now on.
"...I understand what you mean."
Zhang Ji took several deep breaths to calm down, and then took another two or three breaks before continuing the discussion. "Use armored vehicles to carry infantry to accompany the escort, plus pioneers to assist. Although there is no precedent in the history of Liyang,
I personally think it should work. If necessary, I can immediately write a letter to Bing Cao, and I believe Bing Cao will be very happy to dispatch infantry to support."
"Well, this way the guard issue has been roughly solved." Gu Chen flicked his fingers and glanced sideways at Fat Ji Zheng on the left. "The rest is just how to convince the people of Kinoji to agree to leave."
"Indeed." Zhang Ji nodded in agreement and glanced at Ji Zheng. "If we have enough troops, it is not impossible to force the settlement to relocate, but that will cause unnecessary chaos. I hope it is better to persuade them to evacuate actively as much as possible.
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It is the natural duty of Ji Zheng to manage the community. Of course, there are only a handful of Ji Zheng who are as miserable as Wen Hui. Under the glare of the two dignitaries, Wen Hui broke out in cold sweat on his forehead, as if he wanted to
His chubby body was curled up into a ball and huddled on the chair.
"Humble, humble position must try hard to persuade them..."
Fat Jizheng's voice really had no confidence, but considering the fate of Guo Bei's group, Gu Chen felt somewhat responsible for its current situation. Gu Chen tapped his index finger on the table two or three times to attract everyone's attention.
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"In this regard, there should actually be a good opportunity tomorrow."
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Kinoji is famous for its woodworking skills, and the sturdy and durable caged cart is one of its specialties. Therefore, compared to the visit of the consular envoy, the strange-looking armored cart actually aroused more interest among the craftsmen. But the interest was
Interested, the riot caused by the naughty children during the day almost ignited a war in the settlement. Seeing that even such a powerful pioneer bowed his head obediently to the master, the settlers did not dare to make any more trouble.
The soldiers from the government set up a cordon around the armored vehicle, while Xiao Yi also kept vigil in the front compartment.
The night passed without incident, and when dawn came the next day, an extra cage truck appeared in the square.
The cage truck was obviously newly built. Judging from the design of the three pairs of wheels at the front and rear, it should be used to carry heavy objects. The specially installed support frame and rainproof tarpaulin proved that those heavy objects must be treated with caution.
However, countless people come to Kinoji every year to order customized cage cars. The craftsmen did not pay special attention to the new cage car at first, until they discovered that the person who took out the beast of burden and put the reins on it was none other than Guo Bei's group.
When the three pioneers arrived, they suddenly panicked.
"Master Guo, are you leaving!?"
"Well, that's what happened." Guo Bei responded calmly. "After all, we were in the middle of executing the commission. Since the government has sent reinforcements, it's almost time for us to go back and do business."
"Yes, but it's too sudden..."
"Is it so sudden? We have been staying in Kinoji for so long, and all the clients came to our door in person." The villain gunman snorted heavily while tying the reins to the cart. "Teach the kid from your colony well."
! Yesterday, I almost destroyed the client’s belongings. Fortunately nothing happened, otherwise our Guo Bei team wouldn’t have to mess around if the news got out.”
"If you are leaving, then who will we rely on when the monsters attack?"
"What are you talking about? Isn't Kinoji the solid fortress that you are proud of? Why do you say it as if we will collapse immediately without us?" Nu Yan raised her eyebrows angrily. "Besides, Liyang Mansion is not a faction.
Has the official come here? He looks great, and he should be able to help you find a solution, right?"