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As soon as they heard about the reform, it dawned on them that we had not come here to be criticized by the king, but to be summoned to carry out reforms.

This thought was understood, and everyone relaxed, as long as it was not criticized.

Then, their eyes focused on Edward's relatively thin body, and they bent slightly, waiting for His Majesty's speech.

"My knights, the knights of Alexander are right, we really need a reform, a reform of the army, so that we can regain the glory that belongs to England!"

"In that failed Hundred Years' War, the French who relied on women to win were still talking about that victory! This is our shame! ”

Edward said in a sad and angry tone, full of words to the many knights.

To talk about the Hundred Years' War, the British were aggrieved, and when they were about to occupy France, a village girl named Joan of Arc appeared, and they were defeated by the army, which became a shame that the British could not wash away.

Then, with the help of the knights, Edward announced the reforms he was going to make.

Of course, the content of this military reform, Edward pretextively learned it from Spain.

In this regard, the knights have nothing to say, although the strength of the Spanish Army is not fully understood, but it has been able to compete with France for so many years, and its strength is actually quite good.

Next, Edward moved the Spanish phalanx, which of course is different from the current Spanish phalanx, to be precise, this is the Spanish phalanx in 1578.

The Spanish phalanx actually began in 1505 and evolved until 1705. Edward, on the other hand, chose the 1578 edition, which is not too detached from reality.

The Spanish phalanx was actually modified from the Roman phalanx, except that it eliminated the sword and shield soldiers, halberd soldiers, etc., and only kept the spearmen and musketeers.

Of course, the Spaniards called it a phalanx, and you can't be the same, so Edward changed the phalanx to a regiment.

Edward made the following reforms: the Guards had two regiments and a cavalry company.

Each regiment had a total of about 2,600 men, with 10 companies of spearmen and 2 companies of musketeers of 250 men each. The reason why there are only two musket teams is because the current arquebuses are not powerful enough.

The cavalry company has 500 men and has a company commander. Same as below.

Among them was the regimental commander, whose functions were: to command the infantry phalanx and have a personal escort of 8 people. The phalanx commander was also the captain of the first company. Usually the infantry phalanx would take his name, as in Mendoza, ? Zunica, ? Velasco, Mendragan......

A sergeant major, function: commander of the second rank of the infantry phalanx. He was responsible for the tactical organization of the infantry phalanx and served as the captain of the second company.

Quartermaster's Office: Headed by a quartermaster, responsible for the financial work of the infantry phalanx, as well as the management of food and weapons, with 3 assistants.

Gendarmerie: The head is the chief of the gendarmerie, who is responsible for maintaining military discipline and has 6 assistants. Edward also stipulated that the chief of the gendarmerie could behead officers who did not obey military orders in wartime, including regimental commanders.

There is also the military necessity - the clergy, and the military clergy is set up: one chief clergyman, two ordinary clergymen.

Set up a supervisory officer: responsible for supervising the affairs of the army, and record the incidents with the army, and return to the headquarters to check whether the army has violated the rules.

Establishment of a medical office: a chief medical officer and several doctors, who are responsible for the treatment of wounded soldiers.

Set up a drummer office: be in charge of all musicians in the infantry phalanx and be responsible for passing military orders.

These department chiefs, including the head of the regiment, are permanent members of the Spanish phalanx, who are the core of the phalanx, a total of 29 people, with whom the phalanx can be re-established.

The companies at the grassroots level all have the same officer rank, and the establishment is as follows:

1 company commander and his retinue

1 flag bearer

3 musicians

1 instrument

1 chaplain and 1 barber, 11 in total

Each company is subdivided into squads with a maximum of 25 men led by a squad leader.

This was the new model of the Guards according to the Spanish phalanx, to which only a cavalry company of 500 men was added.

In other words, the 5,000-strong Guards were not enough, and So*** Dehua decided to call up another 700 men, from the Orphan Army and the Dukedom.

Under Edward's detailed explanation, the knights also nodded their heads, indicating that they understood that this formation had a lot in common with the current English army and could be adapted.

Looking at the knights who expressed his approval, Edward coughed and continued: "As the saying goes, every flock must have a head, so the two newly formed regiments must have a regimental commander. ”

Looking at His Majesty's obvious hints, how could everyone not be moved, and they all looked at His Majesty with their eyes, and their eyes were almost melting.

In this regard, Edward did not squint, and said in a steady tone: "Since the Alexander knight is usually in good order for the management of the guards, I am satisfied. Hereby, I declare: Knight Alexander is the commander of the 1st Regiment of the Guards. ”

Edward then looked at the handsome Knight Alexander and asked softly, "Knight Alexander, are you willing to accept this glorious mission?" ”

"It is my pleasure, Your Majesty!" Knight Alexander was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, half-knelt on the ground, and said calmly.

In this regard, Edward knew very well that this knight really had no desires! There are not many things in the world that can move him.

Edward nodded, and after the Alexander knight stood, he approached more than thirty high-ranking guards in front of him, including eighteen court knights.

Looking at the people who were about to move, Edward's eyes looked carefully again, and everyone's hearts were about to be hooked.

"The commander of the second regiment of the Guards is - Knight Alvin!" Edward Lang announced.

Immediately, a handsome middle-aged man who looked upright walked out, knelt down on one knee in front of Edward, raised his head, and said excitedly: "Thank you for your appointment, Your Majesty, it is my honor to serve you!" ”

The look of emotion on Alvin's face made Edward nod in satisfaction.

Before the arrival of the group, Edward consulted with Knight Alexander about the position of commander of the second regiment, and Alexander recommended this upright knight, that is, the old-fashioned knight.

It is said that he usually firmly adheres to the knight's code of conduct, which can be called to the point of rigidity, and people like to be friends with him, and he is very popular. After all, people of integrity are trustworthy.

Edward likes this kind of person, it is not easy to be bought, and his loyalty is guaranteed.

"Mr. Knight, I hope you don't disappoint me!"

After the Alvin knight got up, Edward glanced at the crowd again, and then announced in a loud voice, "The commander of the Guards Cavalry Company is......