Chapter 237: Martial Arts (5)

Just when Xu Qing was eating hot pot and blowing cowhides, two slogans suddenly came from outside the Xuanwu Gate, which were the two of Xu Qingjiao. After the two slogans were shouted, there was calm outside the door again, and compared to the previous calm, this calm seemed even more dull, as if there was an invisible pressure there.

Xu Qing was familiar with this kind of aura, which Xu Qing saw on the soldiers under Hou Junji when he was fighting Xue Yantuo. Xu Qing thought for a while and said to the second child: "Let's go, go out and see the general's soldiers." ”

Walking outside, I saw seven phalanxes lined up outside, majestic, but there was a feeling of being in harmony with the light and dust, and integrating with the surrounding environment. The setting sun shone on the phalanx, and there was no reflection in the slightest. At this time, Zhuge Yanhu walked in front of the Xuanwu Gate, raised his head and said to Xu Qing on the city wall: "General Xu, except for those who have something to do with standing guard, all the soldiers have been assembled, please General Xu instruct!" ”

Xu Qing said coldly: "The people are here, are you all equipped with them?" ”

Zhuge Yan was stunned for a moment, and returned: "Bring everything with you, go into battle in full gear, please General Xu instruct!" ”

Xu Qing pointed to the distance and said: "It is reported that the Turkic cavalry has arrived ten miles away, and when it is said, you seven phalanxes, each with his own troops and horses to set up a defensive formation." ”

Zhuge Yan couldn't help but say, so he shouted to the one behind: "Set up a formation!" ”

The men of the seven phalanxes, each free, were marching to the side with their own formations, and set up defensive formations. Xu Qing shouted on the city wall: "In three days, there will be 7,000 people to join, and at that time, the current team is changing to the camp as appropriate, and the captain is promoted to the team as appropriate." Discretion? It's your performance in the last three days. ”

When the people outside the city heard this, they suddenly became interested, and their already hurried steps became more sonorous and powerful.

Xu Qing's promise was also thought of just now. Three thousand men became ten thousand, and with the addition of auxiliaries, there were eight teams of men, each of which was almost tripled. The team is not necessarily the battalion, the original three teams of people, three more teams to come, can be used to continue to serve, can also be promoted from the captain, can be selected from the new soldiers.

A team of recruits, a team selected by Xu Qing, and a team of old subordinates. There are also the remaining people, who can be assigned to the auxiliaries, not only that, but also to eliminate some of the Dao auxiliaries from the battle sequence, and the auxiliaries can also be selected to enter the battle sequence. The basis is also the same as the above, just look at the games in the past few days, whoever has the ability will be responsible, and if the ability is the same, it depends on whose reputation in the army is better.

Xu Qing still attaches more importance to the matter of martial arts and the expansion of soldiers, one can master the resources of officials, the other earns the actual military power, or the military power in this palace, and the other is the outer ten.

At this time when Xu Qing was thinking, the people outside had already set up a defensive array, and the second child tugged at Xu Qing's sleeve and raised his head; "Brother Xu, the people outside have already set up the formation."

In fact, Xu Qing didn't understand the formation, he only knew that his three-line formation was very useful against the cavalry, and he wanted to set up a formation today, at most, to see if his soldiers reacted quickly. And today, these phalanxes, obviously no one can put up a three-line formation. He summoned Zhuge Yandao; "General Zhuge , can you comment on this formation."

Zhuge Yan arched his hand and said: "To deal with the cavalry array, it should be important to reduce the strength of its horses, and sharpen its bow as a supplement. Everyone present has their own merits, but due to the small number of people, it is difficult to take care of all aspects. If they are on the battlefield, they will only be reduced to the meat of the cavalry, so there is no difference. ”

Xu Qing sighed and said, "If General Zhuge is allowed to command and re-set up a large formation, can it resist 10,000 cavalry." ”

Zhuge Yan glanced at Xu Qing in surprise when he heard this, infantry vs. cavalry, it has always been almost impossible to save his life, who still wants to win, or win with less to win? He hurriedly arched his hand and said: "General Xu, the last general is incompetent, please ask the general for guidance." ”

Xu Qing asked the second child again: "What about you?"

Erxiao shook his head, and Xu Qing smiled and said: "Okay, I will teach you a trick today, so that the first row will hold a big shield, line the shield wall, and sharpen its bow." The second and third rows, bent over and holding spears, crouched behind to reduce their horses' momentum. The last of them took their crossbows and lined up in a line. ”

Half of Xu Qing is learned and sold, and half is based on the experience of the Xi people. At that time, in Bohai, Xu Qing did not have enough equipment and manpower, but now, he can try to restore the fighting style of the Yue family army of the Song Dynasty. Yue Fei relied on a group of Yue family troops, but he didn't win with the tattoos on his back, nor did he win with his courage. What he relied on was the developed bow and crossbow industry of the Song Dynasty, as well as the long spur, that is, the extended version of the spear, and the important equipment of the Song Dynasty, the early firearms.

However, most of the firearms of the Song Dynasty were assault rifles made of bamboo, which could only be fired once at a time, and they had to be thrown when they ran out, and their power was not as good as the current cupola.

Now Xu Qing won't talk about fire. Guns are promoted, but you can equip your own soldiers with steel bows and crossbows, and this array should also have good results. What's more, there is also a wise and martial Xuanwu general, the Marquis of Xuanping is in charge, what mistakes can be made.

As Xu Qing spoke, Zhuge Yan comprehended and commanded everyone to stand up. Although this formation is the first time everyone has seen it, it is also arranged relatively quickly. Xu Qing took a look and found two shortcomings, one is that the number of people is too small, and the crossbow array behind it cannot play a deterrent role, without this head harvester, the shield wall and spear array in front will be useless. Secondly, the shield is too short, and the person in front of him can only block his chest. On second look, the spear was too short to pierce the swooping horses.

Xu Qing thought for a while, and said to Zhuge Yan: "General Zhuge , the power of this formation lies in the crossbow array, you tell them all to form a crossbow array." ”

"Whoa!"

More than 2,000 people, set up five lines, each row of 400 people. Xu Qing ordered each row to stand staggered, and since not everyone had a hard crossbow, they were just holding their own bows for the time being. Xu Qing called the first row of archery, the second row drew the bow, and so on, and the row progressed. Seeing this, Zhuge Yan suddenly realized: "Stop, stop, stop!" Hahaha, I understand, I understand haha, General Xu, do you think I'm right? ”

"Okay, you can say it......"

"This and this, this ......" Zhuge Yan was so excited that he couldn't speak, Xu Qing patted him on the shoulder, and he said smoothly: "This crossbow arrow array, once there are more people, it can continuously fire crossbow arrows." Although each arrow is fired less, each arrow can kill the enemy more effectively, and the power is doubled! ”

Xu Qing nodded and said: "General Zhuge is worthy of being a general, and this remark is exactly the beauty of this general's formation." It's just that this shield wall and spear thorns are also indispensable, and I will have to go to the emperor to ask for something. ”

Erxiao asked, "What does Brother Xu want, we will help you go to the emperor's father to ask for it." ”

Xu Qing sighed: "Your imperial father, how can you give me things for nothing......"