"Your Excellency." Zhang Cheng got up and took out a thick document from his briefcase and handed it to Marshal Yang Zhuo. With a smile, he said, "Here are the detailed data of this new tank, you can take a look." ”

The blueprint for this tank was the German No. 4 H. Zhang Cheng integrated some of the time-space technology for optimization, and the specific data is 7.11 meters long, 2.91 meters wide, and 2.71 meters high. It has a 12-cylinder gasoline engine with 350 horsepower and a single-engine drive at the front. Gearbox and torsion bar balanced suspension. Configuration with eight load wheels.

The thickness of the frontal armor of the tank reached 80 mm, and at the same time the design of inclined armor was adopted. The thickness of the side armor was 65 mm, and the rear armor was 35 mm.

Zhang Cheng strengthened the thickness of the frontal armor of the turret in the design, reaching the same 80 mm as the front armor. The armor thickness on the sides and rear of the turret was 55 mm and 35 mm, respectively. This kind of defense is already invincible in the current era. At least until the advent of high-powered tank guns and new anti-tank weapons, it was sufficient.

The tank tank capacity reached almost 400 liters. The maximum road speed is 45 km/h, and the off-road speed is 35 km/h. A one-time refill of fuel can drive a normal distance of about 250 km.

The main firepower was an L24 x diameter 75 mm gun. This is mainly because at this time Daming did not have a special tank gun, and it was temporarily used in order to be in a hurry. After the army confirms the purchase, Zhang Cheng will contact a special artillery production factory to order professional tank guns. In addition to the gun, the tank was armed with two 7.92 mm machine guns, one on the coaxial axis of the main gun turret and the other on the front armor plate. Firepower is strong.

The tank crew consisted of a total of five people. They were the commander, the driver, the gunner, the loader, and the radioman. The total volume of tanks is close to 27 tons.

"How's the price?" Marshal Yang Zhuo raised his eyebrows and asked out loud.

Once this new weapon is decided to equip the troops, it will be purchased in large quantities. Even the deep-pocketed Ming Army had to control costs. After all, the army is not just about equipping tanks.

"As a member of the Army, I am willing to offer a reasonable price." Zhang Cheng hooked the corners of his mouth, and said with a chuckle, "If you purchase in large quantities, the price of a single vehicle is tentatively set at 100,000 silver dollars." ”

"Hiss~~~" Hearing Zhang Cheng's offer, Marshal Yang Zhuo couldn't help but twitch the corner of his eyes. It's also too expensive. Glancing at Zhang Cheng, who was calm and relaxed, Marshal Yang Zhuo took a sip of his wine glass, and asked out loud, "Can't you get any more discounts?" ”

"Your Excellency." Zhang Cheng shook his head slightly, and said softly, "I'm not a lion with a big mouth, the cost of this new tank is very high. And now without counting the cost of replacing the new main gun. You can't let me run at a loss, can you? In that case, I wouldn't have made this order. ”

"Do you want to change the main gun?" Marshal Yang Zhuo frowned and asked.

"Yes." Zhang Cheng nodded: "The current main gun is a temporary replacement. It can be used to deal with defensive positions and various fortifications, but once it is confronted by enemy tanks, the artillery power is not good. In fact, the first task of the tank on the battlefield is to destroy the enemy's tank. How can a tank gun penetrate the solid armor of an opponent without a specialized tank? ”

"And then you have to add money?" Marshal Yang Zhuo sighed lightly and asked helplessly.

"Yes." Zhang Cheng smiled, and then said, "Now I bought these tanks for training personnel at most. Wait until the new main gun is in place to be the real king of the battlefield. I estimate that the price at that time would have risen to about 120,000 silver dollars. After a pause, he continued, "This doesn't include my royalties. ”

"Alright." Marshal Yang Zhuo nodded, and no longer continued the topic, "You go and talk to Shi Qin about the price." Now about your understanding of armored forces. I've read your memo, but there's a lot I can't fully understand. ”

"Your Excellency." Zhang Cheng responded: "In fact, the tactics of the armored forces are not complicated. Their main purpose was to concentrate and break through enemy positions with the support of strong air power and artillery fire. And a quick assault to crush the enemy on all fronts. Armored units should adopt appropriate marching formations, battle formations, and battle formations. The formations had to be simple so that they could be quickly changed according to the terrain conditions and the combat situation. The formation used by the armored corps in a specific battle with the opponent is the so-called battle formation. Armored units should accumulate experience and lessons through repeated training and exercises. On the battlefield, with a sharp offensive and flexible formation, find out the defects that can be exploited in the opponent's defense system, and quickly attack and amplify them, so as to develop a tactical victory into a campaign victory. ”

Glancing at Marshal Yang Zhuo, who was engrossed, Zhang Cheng habitually took out a cigarette and lit it, took a deep breath and continued to speak, "Armored formation refers to a battle formation composed of tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled guns, motorcycles, engineering vehicles and other vehicles with roughly equal mobility and defensive power. A mixed formation is a battle formation consisting of the above-mentioned vehicles and foot infantry. The airspace over the entire combat formation of the troops should also include the aviation combat support aircraft group. The main principle followed by the battle formation is to be flexible and easy to maneuver, and superior to be easy to develop firepower. 'Flexible and easy to maneuver' means that the battle formation should make the formation as simple and easy to use as a whole and be able to cope with different unexpected situations on the battlefield. 'Superiority is convenient for the development of firepower' means that when fighting with the same opponent at the same time, in the same place, the overall firepower formed by the battle formation is superior, that is, the concentration of firepower. ”

"What else?" Marshal Yang Zhuo picked up Zhang Cheng's cigarette on the coffee table, took out one and lit it, and asked.

"Concentrate on the use of armored forces to break through enemy defensive positions, deliver strikes on the rear and flanks of enemy troops, and maintain the integrity and continuity of the attack. Destroy the enemy's important forces with high-speed maneuvers, and cause huge psychological pressure and battlefield chaos to the enemy. Zhang Cheng looked at the army commander with a serious expression, "Under normal circumstances, no matter how large the number of infantry units is, they will not be able to stop the attack of a large number of armored troops. Because they are completely incomparable with armored forces in terms of mobility. Once it is dispersed, no matter how many people are given in vain. ”

"Hmm." Marshal Yang Zhuo nodded quietly. Leaning back on the back of the sofa, he lowered his gaze slightly, and said nothing.

After a while, Marshal Yang Zhuo raised his eyelids to look at Zhang Cheng and said softly, "I really don't know how you kid learned it." I can't see a loophole in such an advanced tactic, maybe this army commander should let you do it. ”

Your Excellency laughed. Zhang Cheng's body paused slightly, and then he chuckled.

"You can't put down your classes at Lu University." Marshal Yang Zhuo pondered for a moment and then said, "This is a necessary procedure, and no one can give it up easily. I give you a special appointment, this time everyone has seen the power of armored forces, and the formation of an armored force is already impossible. I'm going to appoint Lieutenant General Shi Qin in charge of this matter, and you go and make him his deputy. ”

"Yes!" Zhang Cheng immediately stood up and saluted.

After a slight pause, Zhang Cheng said softly, "Your Excellency, I think the training of personnel of the armored forces is urgent. Not only soldiers, but also commanders who are proficient in armor tactics also need to be trained in advance. ”

Marshal Yang Zhuo narrowed his smile and looked at Zhang Cheng, "You have a candidate?" ”

Zhang Cheng hooked the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "I have a few classmates, and some students from Lu University are all excellent and have great potential. are very suitable candidates. ”

"Hmm." Marshal Yang Zhuo nodded, smiled and said, "Then go for it." I will support you. ”

"Yes! Excellency! Zhang Cheng straightened up and saluted with his legs together

"I haven't touched these things." Lu University cafeteria, Zhang Cheng and Lu Zhiyuan, Jun Mo sat together to eat. When Zhang Cheng proposed to let them learn armored tactics, Lu Zhiyuan said with a puzzled expression.

"It's a new tactic, and no one but me dares to say they're proficient." Zhang Cheng's words immediately made Lu Zhiyuan and Jun Mo roll their eyes, what they said was really big enough.

"Don't believe you." Zhang Cheng raised his eyebrows, put down the chopsticks in his hand, clasped his hands around his chest, and said with a smile, "Everything I say and do will be proven by actual combat." The war of the future will inevitably be the world of armored forces. You are all army elites, what are you waiting for if you don't take advantage of this great opportunity to join the army armored unit when it is just being formed? ”

"I'm going to go home and ask my father about this." Lu Zhiyuan said with some embarrassment.

He came from a military family, and his father was also the chief of staff of the army. He simply can't make decisions about his future choices. As for Jun Mo on the side, he was silent all the time, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Okay." Zhang Cheng nodded: "Your place has been booked." ”

"What's the matter?" Lu Zhiyuan looked at Zhang Cheng with a smile and a smile, "I said that I want to go home and ask my father, why did you come to a predetermined position?" ”

"Did you hear about yesterday's drill?" Zhang Cheng suddenly lowered his voice and asked.

"Hmm." Lu Zhiyuan and Jun Mo glanced at each other and nodded at the same time.

Although the exercise was confidential, with so many people involved, how could it be true to complete secrecy? Especially for people in the military.

"Your father is gone, too." Zhang Cheng looked at the edge of the road with a calm expression, "Armored forces are the development trend of the future, and your father can naturally see it." If you go back and ask him, he will agree. ”

"Oh?" An inexplicable look flashed in Jun Mo's eyes, and he smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then I'll go too." Thank you for your recommendation this time. ”

"Hey." Zhang Cheng smiled and nodded, and didn't say anything more. No matter who you are, you need a helper, and Zhang Cheng is the same.

"It's already the holidays, what are you still doing at school?" After a while, Zhang Cheng put down his chopsticks after eating and asked suspiciously.

"Keep learning." Lu Zhiyuan pursed his lips and looked at Zhang Cheng, "What about you?" ”

"I'm coming to dinner." Zhang Cheng smiled and nodded.

"It's almost the holidays, where are you going?" Jun Mo asked curiously. They all know Zhang Cheng's life experience.

Zhang Cheng paused slightly, then leaned back on the seat, crossed his legs and took out a cigarette and lit it. After exhaling the smoke ring, he narrowed his eyes and whispered, "Come and visit." ”

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