Chapter 142: The little butterfly began to tremble

"The salt from the salt drying field is used to marinate salted fish, and large sea salt is still very useful." , Zhao Hongyu said to Zhang Tie. "By the way, I'm going to invest in the past few days, and strive to get iodized edible salt and chicken jīng."

Zhang Tie nodded: "We have too few goods, you have to make more of them." In this way, we can make more profits, and those European silkworms will be picky. It's not enough, I still hope to make white noodles, but I've been a little hungry lately and want to eat pasta. Zhang Tie was a little embarrassed as he spoke.

"Alright, alright, help me get those slaves to Manhattan Island and give them to my mother-in-law." , When he saw that Zhang Tie was a little embarrassed, Zhao Hongyu felt a little crying and laughing. "I guess white noodles should be easy to get, it shouldn't be very difficult. And you kid is always European **silk, and the European **silk is called people, as if he looks down on people. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty", after Zhao Hongyu agreed, Zhang Tie immediately licked his face and began to flatter Zhao Hongyu.

Most of these genetic people under his command are very uninterested in the Europeans of this era, and even look down on them from the bottom of their hearts.

But this is not surprising, after all, they are all 'new-age' teenagers who have studied in the virtual world.

Although it was 1620, a dangerous and boring time with little entertainment, they could make a better life here by working hard.

The most important thing is that they can easily find a wife and no longer have to worry about women.

And they have confidence in Zhao Hongyu, they firmly believe that as long as they develop slowly, they can live the same life as in the fifties and sixties of the 'new era' in ten years at most.

"Well, Your Majesty, when the patrolling Galen ship returns, I'll send those slaves there." , Zhang Tie responded. Zhao Hongyu looked back at the three merchant ships on the dock, "Then I'll go back first, you can make your own decisions about what you want to do, after all, you are the executor of the umbrella company, I just need to pay dividends on time." ”

Zhao Hongyu is happy to be a hands-off shopkeeper.

After talking to Wang Shan, Zhao Hongyu looked at the sky and saw that it was not too early, so he took Emma back to Manhattan City.

Dividing line

UK proper

Ever since receiving the letter from Virginia, the British began to study the five-dan shè technique mentioned in the letter.

In fact, this kind of technique is not very advanced, and it is not so difficult to master. As long as you think about it a little bit and train it, you can basically know how to do it.

It's just that the thinking of Europeans at that time was not on the arquebus, so this tactic of combat was not introduced.

After all, the arquebus technology of this era is not very advanced, and there are long problems such as explosive bore, dumb fire, etc. Therefore, the arquebus of this era was not yet a mainstream weapon.

In the European War, the mainstream weapons were basically cold weapons, and even cavalry was a good choice for assault.

Even in the time of Napoleon, the cavalry did not withdraw from the stage of history.

In the final analysis, it is not unreasonable, because the hit rate of muskets is really a problem.

But where the hit rate of the musket is high, the cavalry will immediately fall.

A corps of about 1,000 men was performing a cāo exercise on an empty plain.

According to the information in the letter sent back from Virginia, the line tactics were immediately favored by the British.

Of course, at this time, it was not called a line tactic, they called it the American five-dan shè technique.

"General, this tactic can compensate for the low accuracy of the arquebus, as long as the soldier is stable. Then the arquebus can continue to fire until the ammunition is exhausted. ”

After a period of training and observation, the British had learned how powerful this tactic was.

On a hillside, in a makeshift white sè square-topped tent, General Spike, who had been appointed by the royal family as an observer, was listening to his subordinates' reports.

"In the case of the corps of 1,000 men in front of you, a platoon of 200 soldiers in unison can hit eight of the 100 targets thirty feet ahead. After the second row of shè hits, the target can be expanded to a dozen. And so on and so forth, a hundred enemies will be hit by about half after five rounds of shè strikes. ”

The clerk reported the data in detail, "But there will always be some small confusion and slow loading of ammunition in the process of our soldiers. But that's only because they're not skilled yet, and if they are given some time, these things can always be overcome. ”

The clerk observed General Spike's reaction for a moment, and then continued, "Since we don't have enough arquebuses, only about two hundred guns, we have only come up with this figure based on some calculations......"

Listening to the clerk's report, General Spike's eyes flashed with jīng glints.

As a general with rich combat experience, how could he not be ignorant of the meaning of these data.

Unlike China, the European War in this era was basically a 'small fight' with thousands of people. Therefore, these 1,000 arquebusiers were trained, and after any blow, they could judge that they could wound about forty or fifty enemies.

That's a lot of money.

If you cooperate with the swordsmen and spearmen, then a corps of about 5,000 people can almost deal with a corps of 8,000 people on the right.

Of course, this is only a preliminary judgment, and no one can guarantee what will happen on the battlefield.

Because there are so many things to think about on the battlefield, and it's not like you give an order and everything is fine.

When facing the enemy's charge, the psychological pressure of your own soldiers should be considered.

Arquebusier soldiers, in particular, had to keep their minds steady and reload their ammunition when facing enemy charges. There must not be the slightest confusion in all the steps, and if you are not careful, it will cause a lot of confusion.

But this arquebus tactic from the Americas is really very useful.

Spike is no fool, and he immediately sees the advantages of this tactic.

If this tactic is used, it will not be difficult to defeat an enemy who is several times your size.

Of course, the weather, the terrain, and the supply of materials must all be considered.

Arquebuses are subject to the weather, often fail to fire in rainy days, and this tactic cannot be used in some special terrains.

Therefore, if this tactic is to be popularized, then some new tactical concepts will need to be introduced.

I have to say that Spike is really a talent, he actually thought of so many things at once, he really deserves to be an experienced general.

It's just subject to the craftsmanship of the arquebus, and the fixed thinking of this era. Spike still doesn't see the arquebus as a primary weapon, but rather as a weapon to deal with enemy charges.

And with arquebus soldiers, soldiers with cold weapons must exist as well.

It's understandable that Spike thinks so.

First of all, the craftsmanship of the arquebus is not good.

An arquebus is slow to reload, which results in a slow rate of shè fire.

Although the speed of the five-stage shè has been increased, it is still difficult for the arquebus to become the mainstream combat power.

Jungles, rainy days, depressions, valleys, and other places with harsh terrain and in the weather, the arquebus will be ineffective.

But cold weapons are different.

Cold weapons can be used no matter where they are.

Spike closed his eyes in contemplation as he considered the monthly production of domestic arquebuses.

At this time, in Britain, because arquebuses were not the main battle weapons, the production volume was not very high. At most, 30 arquebuses were produced in a month, and most of them were armor and cold weapons.

And recently, in order to save money and equip the navy, many and workshops have stopped manufacturing, and now even more than 30 arquebuses can not be made.

It's just that there are some workshops that are making handguns for some nobles.

As a result, Spike doesn't know what arquebuses are being produced now.

After considering this factor for a moment, Spike opens his eyes.

"Continue training, I'm going to consult with the Marquis Mendel."

The Marquis of Mendel controlled a lot of military power, so it was necessary to communicate with the other party about some military matters.

Spike wanted to get arquebuses into every legion, but given that arquebuses weren't produced much, he needed the help of nobles like Mendel.

"What a general."

The clerk and the surrounding officials bowed slightly and sent Spike away.

After opening the training grounds, Spike and his five guards rode to a small castle outside London.

At this time, many British aristocrats lived in the suburbs of the city of London, not in the city.

Because the city of London is really unbearable, not to mention the stench and sewage flowing.

"General Spike, please wait a moment, I'll go and inform the Marquis."

When Spike arrives at the Marquis's castle, the Marquis's guards lead him to a room and inform the Marquis.

After a short while, the Marquis, dressed in a black sè 'clown suit' and 'bloomers', wearing coffee sè shoes with pointed toes and bows, and a pair of white sè stockings appeared.

The Marquis was about forty years old, with two curvy beards and dark blonde hair.

"Spike, do you have something to do with me?"

When the Marquis Mendel entered, he raised his face slightly, and proudly walked to a desk on the left side of the room and sat down.

"Lord Marquis, we have proved through this period of training that the five-stage shè tactic described in the letter of the Governor of Virginia is indeed a very useful tactic."

Spike sat there, leaning forward slightly, his right hand on his chest and abdomen, and replied.

As Spike narrates, Mendel's face grows more and more interested.

As a military minister, Mendel was very interested in new military techniques and tactics.

Because these can make Britain strong.

When Spike finished speaking, the Marquis de Mendel pondered for a moment before he spoke, "So you mean that we need to expand our arquebus workshop and produce arquebuses in large quantities?" ”

Spike nodded, "Yes, my lord, I asked the Ordnance Officer, and I learned from him that the production of arquebuses in a month is eight guns, which I think is too little." If you want arquebus soldiers to form objective combat effectiveness, then you must reach a certain number. ”

"So how many do you think is okay?" The Marquis Mendel raised his hand and rubbed the tip of his right beard.

"At a minimum, you need to have a legion of 2,000 arquebusiers, and form a separate army to fight with the other legions."

Spike's words made the corners of Marquis Mendel's eyes twitch. (To be continued.)