Hedong, the headquarters of the mountain division.

The Mountain Division was expanded from the original Mountain Brigade and had two brigades under its jurisdiction. Four regiments, but at present they only have three regiments that can be used, and there are also regiments that are being expanded, veterans are expensive, and there is a lack of personnel, all of which know that their situation is not very good. If a fourth infantry regiment were to be expanded, their losses would probably be very large, and this situation was not what everyone wanted.

"I didn't expect that our troops would be expanded so much at once, and I have some of them, I can't believe it." The red lady said with a smile. She still wears a mask, and the mountain masters say that their division commander is as beautiful as a fairy. It's just because it's so beautiful. So, don't dare to show it. A lot of people think so. However, many more people believe that their division commander and chief of staff should form a family, because the two are often together.

"Yes, when I saw that there were 15,000 people in the staffing number, I was shocked, how to command such a large number of people to go to war? What should I do if I make a mistake? I am worried when I think about these things. Zhang Xian said.

Yes, since taking the post of chief of staff, he has been under the most pressure, and he does not know how to deal with many things. In such a situation, there is still a lot to do.

For example, the establishment, composition, and training of personnel, in addition, he has to go to the headquarters and constantly strive for some equipment, such as artillery. If their infantry divisions had artillery, the situation would have developed a little better.

"However, what I'm worried about at the moment is that the above may let us go to Hexi for cover operations." Zhang Xian said worriedly.

"Didn't you let the independent division, let them go?" The red lady asked. The red lady was very puzzled, thinking that she thought that compared to the combat effectiveness, she felt that the other party's tactics were much higher than her own tactics, for example, they dared to attack Pingyang County like this, although their troops were insufficient, but their tactics were very mature, plus the bravery of the soldiers. This is the independent brigade of the Republican Army, and it teaches them a lesson, such a battle, they realize their own shortcomings, and at the same time realize that the other side has a strong will to fight, and this will to fight makes their situation the most advantageous.

"Well, I think, the situation of the Independent Division is not good, although they have won. However, the above thinks they are too proud. This mission is of a covering nature, and if they are allowed to attack, the independent division may produce a good result, but the problem is that this mission defense must provide strong support for the cavalry troops. Let the independent division go up, I think, they will definitely cause a big disaster. Zhang Xian said.

"Hehe, too, their offensive ability is quite powerful, it is estimated that defense, defense has become an offensive thing. It seems that this is really the case. The red lady said.

"Then do as you say, and let's get ready. The Wolf Regiment is a newly formed infantry regiment with few backbones in the troops. After all, we can't draw a decent backbone. This time, let them watch the house. The red lady said.

"Well, I think that's it." Zhang Xian nodded in agreement, in such a situation, many of their things would be done.

The two infantry divisions, the Mountain and the Independent, each had their own characteristics, for example, the Mountain seemed to be better at defense, and they dared to fight with all their might. Although their fighting qualities, in comparison, were inferior to the independent divisions. Mainly because, the quality of their infantry was not high. They don't have a very thorough understanding of interspersed tactics, and in such a situation, many of their situations are actually not going well, but it will take some time for them to change such a situation, after all, this kind of thing is not done all at once.

Both forces were bloody troops.

Ma Heng's headquarters.

"Sir, I suggest the use of the Mountain Division, although they do not have a lot of records, they are also troops with a strong sense of honor, and they are fully capable of withstanding the enemy's frantic attacks. Provide strong support for the cavalry regiment. The staff officer said.

"Well, the reorganization of the mountain division is relatively fast, but where can they go faster?" Ma Heng said. In such a situation, in fact, there are many things that we still need to pay attention to. Ma Heng said.

"But this independent division, I am the most uneasy guy, they mainly have a few troublemakers. In addition, there are many new recruits in this expansion, and there seem to be some disadvantages in the battle, so let them be reserves and sit on the cold bench. Ma Heng said. Such a major is simply too big for them.

There is a big difference between an independent division and a mountain division, and Ma Heng still has some scruples about the use of independent divisions, but at critical times, sometimes it can indeed play a surprise effect.

Handan. There is a coal-producing region in the west. The supply of coal here is more than 20,000 stone per day. Even then, it was not enough. As a last resort, the excavation is carried out in black**.

The demand for coal has increased rapidly with the iron works. Coal production also needs to be increased. Because the iron-smelting technology mastered by the Republican Army is still relatively backward, they need to consume a lot of coal and coke to smelt a certain amount of iron. It can be said that if they did not have the coal to support them, they would not have been able to do such things.

The coal is mined using black**, but in comparison, the black ** makes some miners very unhappy because they feel that the power is a little small. It is difficult to meet some of their needs in a shorter period of time. It has also come out, this is the fierce**, but this fierce** is extremely unstable, and it is impossible to use this kind of ** at all, because the danger is too great. In such a situation, they can only do so using such a way of mining.

However, when it comes to transporting coal, they have made great progress, for example, by using a new way of transporting them by rail. This is very beneficial to them.

There are so many more things with rail transporters than they thought.

The transporter uses a lot of excellent technology, bearings, all cast iron casting. The rails, so to speak, are the early train carriages, but alas, the tractor is not a locomotive, but a cow.

Yes, it's cows, and they need eight cows to pull these wagons. From the coal mines, there is a direct access to the iron works, so that they can reduce the cost of transportation even more. This way is the best way to transport.

The advent of the railcar provided a great basis for the demand for trains and the mode of transportation of trains, because without such a demand, such inventions could not be satisfied.

The emergence of the train still needs some conditions, such as the further maturity of the steam engine, and the new generation of steam engine is under intense development.

In order to promote the emergence of locomotives, Shangwu specially organized a large number of engineers to carry out cooperative research, which borrowed from modern research institutes, greatly improved the efficiency of research, otherwise they might have taken longer to complete such a situation.

One of the most important factors contributing to the emergence of trains is the importance of transportation. More than 20,000 stone of coal need to be transported every day, which greatly stimulates more people to participate, but the cost of transportation drives up their costs, for the simple reason that the iron mills are reluctant to increase the cost of iron, so they can only put forward new requirements for transportation.

A fast, high-volume land transportation mode has emerged, and they need such a way to make their situation much more advantageous. Not only the demand for iron works, but also the demand for various kinds of trade is increasing rapidly.

Cement. Iron bars, and various quilts. Transports between raw materials and products are becoming more and more frequent. Coupled with the rise of trade, many of their situations would not have become much more advantageous if such a demand could not be satisfied.

This can be regarded as a kind of demand-driven development. After all, such a thing is already a very favorable situation for everyone. If this situation continues, new developments will be very beneficial to them.

Li Jiazhuang, War Department.

"This is a piece of information we have gathered, and it is about Cao Cao. Cao Cao did carry out military reforms in the New Army in Xiyuan, but the resistance he encountered was probably considerable. Jia Xu handed the telegram in his hand to Shang Wu, who only shook his head after reading it.

"What's wrong?" Jia Xu asked Shangwu like this.

"Not optimistic?" Jia Xu asked.

"Yes, how to put it, it's a bit rushed. You know, this kind of situation is a big problem for them, and this kind of trouble keeps their situation in a bad situation, and if this situation continues to develop, they don't know what kind of situation it will develop into, such a thing. I'm not too optimistic. Shang Wu put down the telegram in his hand and said.

"Military reform needs a certain foundation, for example, there is a political foundation, or an economic foundation, but now Cao Cao has neither foundation. He's going to do it alone. This is clearly not going to work. Such a situation makes everyone just watch jokes. Shang Wu said.

"Hmm. That's true, it is said that for some military uniforms, Cao Cao broke his leg and did not solve it. It looks pitiful. Jia Xu shook his head and said.

"It's not him alone, it's the people of the entire court, and they can't see such a state of development coming up at all." Shang Wu said.