As soon as Yang Zhi's words fell, all the generals looked at each other, and many short-tempered generals were already angry, but they didn't dare to attack openly.

Since the founding of the country, Great Xia has used troops to expand abroad for many years, and it was not until the end of Wucheng that it stopped for a while. The generals who can actually lead more than 10,000 soldiers and horses are all the ones who have gone through actual battles and sacrificed their lives to get to where they are today, and they can be called the best among the professional soldiers in the world. War is their raison d'être, and fighting war is their irreproachable duty. Don't say two battles, what about ten battles and a hundred battles? The first few sentences are quite good, and the last talk of teaching them how to fight is really harsh. Joke! We admit that you have a great reputation, or some real skills, but how many battles have you fought?

Yang Zhi sat down calmly and emphasized: "That's right, it's to teach you how to fight." The first battle was fought by me personally, and the second battle was led by Chen Zhun, the general of the cavalry. The sergeants used in the two battles decided to be transferred from the Xiangyang border army, and the rest of the troops did not participate, but they could send people to observe from the sidelines. ”

"The specific deployment is as follows: 20,000 troops were sent in the first battle, I led 10,000 Chinese troops myself, and Wei Feiyang and Shen Chong each led 5,000 troops to respond on the left and right flanks. The Chinese army was equipped with a hundred heavy crossbows in a row, with a thousand men, and retreated to both sides after firing two rounds. They were followed by three thousand archers, who also retreated to the flanks after five volleys, and became a rear. In turn, there were 3,000 pikemen and 3,000 swordsmen, engaged and killed the enemy. Wei Feiyang and Shen Chong, who were responsible for the response of the two wings, were all allocated according to this ratio. ”

"The second battle sent 10,000 troops, armed with 100 artillery pieces, and 500 sergeants. It is equipped with 200 heavy crossbows and 2,000 sergeants. In order, there were 3,000 archers and 2,000 pikemen. There were 2,000 Pak sword soldiers and 500 fire guns. Chen Zhun. Ben Shuai allowed you to suffer 1,000 casualties, can you? ”

Chen Zhun is proficient in the application of ordnance and firearms. However, due to the constraints of financial resources in Great Xia, the limited allocation of artillery and heavy crossbows in the army, and the tradition of encouraging real swords and real guns to fight, it has always been unsatisfactory. If it weren't for the meritorious service that Yang Zhi selected to accompany him, he was promoted from the captain of the forbidden military academy to a partial general, otherwise I am afraid that he could only rely on his seniority in the army to mix up the rank of captain.

Yang Zhisheng said that he wanted to teach the generals a lesson, and ordered him to lead the army for 10,000 not to mention, and he was equipped with such strong firepower, which simply made him itch to the bone. Formations are different from field battles. According to Chen Zhun's calculations on weekdays, such a firepower and ordnance allocation can not be used even against 30,000 or 40,000 infantry troops.

Chen Zhun saw that Yang Zhi's eyes were cold when he questioned him, and he didn't dare to get carried away and say too much, so he immediately accepted the order.

All the generals also saw the signs, you still have the face to say something to teach us a lesson, who the won't fight such a battle?

The range of the old-fashioned artillery attached to the Xia army was about 1,000 paces, the range of heavy crossbows was about 800 steps, and the range of bows and arrows was roughly within 200 steps. Long-range attack weapons such as artillery and heavy crossbows. The number of armies attached to them was already limited, and the supply of bows and arrows, spears, and swords was not completely open. High-end equipment such as firecrackers can usually only be equipped in small quantities by the personal guards of the main generals of the armies. When ordinary sergeants fight, they can finally rely on the sword in their hands.

When the artillery was over, it was the turn of the heavy crossbow. After the heavy crossbow is fired, the bow and arrow are fired, and after the bow and arrow are shot, it is the spearman stabbing and the slashing of the Pu knife soldier, so a few axes down. How many more enemy troops can rush to the front of the battle to engage in battle? You're not fighting, you're burning money! Besides, these guys you use. Nanchu also has it! If you can use it, won't you let him use it?

The veteran general Hualong took the lead in speaking: "The commander is ordered." The last general will not dare to disobey. However, there will be two questions, and I implore you to answer your doubts. ”

Yang Zhi waved his hand and said: "This marshal has something to say first, and General Yu can say anything directly." ”

Then the general will speak boldly. First, the commander used my Xiangyang border army in both battles, and the last general is here to thank you! ”

"Second, the last general thinks that the commander is under the holy order to assume the responsibility of commander, and it is not appropriate to be in the battle array. Not to mention the experience of the old Yang Shuai, please forgive the last general's false words, the old marshal of Southern Chu Wen Huanzhang has confronted Daxia for decades, experienced a hundred battles, and has never been killed. The military advisor Zhang Bohu is a disabled person, and I am afraid that he has never killed a chicken with his own hands. The commander is brave and invincible, and the last general has been famous for a long time, but now it is different from the past, and he only needs to sit in command. ”

"Third, there is not much stockpile of firearms and ordnance, and nearly half of the two wars planned by the marshal have been used. The Chu army is powerful, and if there is any case, Xiangyang will be difficult to hold on to with the flesh and blood of our soldiers alone. ”

"The last general has the above foolish opinions, and I hope that the marshal will consider it carefully."

Yu Hualong's qualifications and prestige in the Xiangyang border army are second only to Yang Yao, and Yang Zhi has to give him a little face, and said frankly: "The general's concerns are not unreasonable. The reason why I decided to use the Xiangyang Border Army in both battles was to let Nanchu and our army take a look at it, the Xiangyang Border Army was not only not afraid of being beaten and beaten, but was a strong division that dared to fight and could fight! I lost both battles before, and I won both battles with you! ”

"It is true that those who are in charge of the command should not leave the position of command without permission and be in danger. I understand the general's kindness. I am convinced that Lao Yang Shuai does not understand this truth. But why did he know that he would die, but still lead the troops to break the queen in person? Because he wants to keep the reputation and dignity he deserves for himself and for hundreds of thousands of Xiangyang border troops! Also as the commander of the army, what Lao Yang Shuai failed to do, I want to help him fight it! You also said that I am brave and invincible, if I don't go into battle to fight in person, do you have the ability to wait for mold? It's not that Wen Huanzhang and Zhang Bohu don't want to, but they don't dare and can't! But I can! ”

"I know in my heart how many firearms are stored in the Xiangyang Armory. But my heart aches! What did the imperial court let you do by spending a lot of money to buy arms? In addition to 200 artillery pieces, 300 heavy crossbows, and 100,000 pairs of bows and arrows used for the defense of Xiangyang City, there are also 400 artillery pieces, 600 heavy crossbows, and 300,000 pairs of bows and arrows in the armory. You'd rather keep it like a baby! ”

"I have carefully calculated that for the ordinary soldiers of our army who died in battle, all the favors are roughly equivalent to about thirty-two taels of silver. A human life is only worth thirty-two taels! I don't want to say more about whether there is anyone in the army who withholds such money for his life, and whether the magistrates will rub oil when they get their hands dirty. Ordnance and firearms can be remade if they are gone, money can be earned again when they are gone, and human lives are gone! Who of you here didn't raise your father? Not to mention the mercy of the war death, recruiting and training, and replenishing troops, shouldn't the imperial court spend money? Even if you join the army, it is common to die on the battlefield, and there is nothing to say. I don't care what happens to others, but what I absolutely can't tolerate is that my subordinates die of my stupidity! As long as the soldiers are here, as long as I'm here, everything else is not a problem! ”

"General Yu, I don't know if I made it clear? Do you understand? ”

As long as Yu Hualong is convinced, it is not only equivalent to convincing the generals of Xiangyang, but also enough to cause the rest of the generals to think deeply. It is better to be full of the truth, and fight a few beautiful battles, and keep these soldiers more obedient than their grandsons.

Yang Zhi said this, what else can Yu Hualong say? He said stupidly: "The teachings of the great marshal, the last general will hear it clearly and understand!" (To be continued.) )