Chapter 324. Recruiting classes!!
As Chopin's mind moved, a large amount of energy rushed by like flowing water, and then the white light continued to rise, and then the dazzling and brilliant golden ripples began to expand and shake rapidly, and when the brilliant light gradually faded, more magnificent buildings were revealed.
However, Chopin didn't pay attention to the changes around him at this time, but focused all his attention on a somewhat special building on the system page, and then muttered: "Construction: Bourbon Palace!"
As Chopin's consciousness locked, the light curtain that had appeared in his mind like a 3D projection instantly shattered, and began to turn into a luster that fluctuated like water, and the ripples rippled like golden ripples, and then slowly converged together, turning into a pillar of light that penetrated through his mind.
And as the power of the system surged like a tide, the surging brilliant light also swarmed in, but this light came and went faster, and everything returned to normal in a few breaths.
And in the glittering golden light, a splendid palace in the typical Gothic style is located in the middle of Paris.
"The Palais Bourbon is the seat of the French National Assembly, located on the south bank of the Seine, occupies a considerable area, in addition to the parliament chamber, there are a series of outbuildings, a full of 100 rooms, it faces the front of the "University Road", behind the Concorde Bridge and the Place de la Concorde, this semicircular building is majestic, the north gate is a wide colonnade composed of 12 large round stone columns, supporting a triangular frieze, decorated with relief throughout, under the colonnade 30 steps on both sides of the 6 statues. ”
"Effect: Increased Commoner and Noble Happiness, +15% increase in regional taxes, +1% increase in regional population growth."
"Characteristics: 1, the morale of all soldiers in the empire is permanently enhanced, and the physical fitness is slightly solidified and improved."
"Trait 2, Empire
All guns have +5% range, +10% rate of fire, +15% shot power, and 10% reduced Squib spawn chance. ”
"Trait 3, the cost of recruiting all classes is reduced by 10%, the probability of a gentleman appearing in the school is +1%, and the time spent researching technology after entering the school is reduced by 20%."
As a top-level cultural building like the "Arc de Triomphe", the effect of the "Bourbon Palace" is so strong that Chopin is also a little overjoyed, so many energy points are finally not in vain.
After the construction of the "Bourbon Palace", Chopin rushed to the outside of the city and the grassland area, and built a steam-driven sawmill and a horse farm.
"Steam-driven sawmills:
Steam-driven sawmills can significantly reduce construction and shipbuilding costs.
The advent of steam power meant that sawmills could no longer be attached to rivers to solve power problems, they could be built anywhere, thus increasing productivity and significantly increasing the value of local industry.
The invention of mechanical tools greatly improved the productivity of sawmills, and the invention of circular saws and straight saws meant that a tree could be turned into layers of planks in a simple process, but these inventions were prone to failure: overheating and dirty logs were prone to damage circular saws. The delicate nature of this equipment led to the emergence of a new technical profession known as sawmills. These technicians are skilled in metalwork, and their first task is to keep the saws in perfect working order, and the saws must not be very close together at high speeds, otherwise they are prone to industrial accidents. ”
"Stables: The development of horse training has improved mounts, facilitated cavalry recruitment, and increased the number of cavalry units that can be recruited. The development of animal husbandry made the wranglers more differentiated by the characteristics they were willing to specialize in, and thus increased the military value of their horses. With the help of a better breeding program, the cost of recruiting cavalry units has dropped significantly, meaning that it costs less to find high-quality mounts. In addition to this, the stud farm has significantly increased the agricultural value of the area. ”
With the completion of the stud farm and the steam-driven sawmill, Chopin suspended the construction of the building, in fact, there are still many buildings that can be built on the system page at this time, but since it will collide with Forderson next, the recruitment of troops is naturally the top priority.
Then Chopin was the first to recruit the National Guard.
"National Guard: The National Guard is an armed militia armed with muskets and bayonets, and recruitment is relatively cheap. The National Guard is indeed a higher unit than the general militia, but they are not usually sent out to fight against the regular army, and their main purpose is to maintain order, usually to garrison the city and maintain social order. ”
The French National Guard was created in 1789 in response to the events of the Great Panic, which led to social unrest and the need for a security force to maintain order in the National Assembly. ”
"Number: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 150 Energy/Gold."
After relieving the siege of "Spark City" for the "Shengyao" Kingdom, more than 8,000 young and strong slaves were added to the Drifting Island in one go, and the construction of the island was undoubtedly greatly strengthened because of this, but in addition, there were also many hidden dangers.
With so many slaves, it is undoubtedly extremely troublesome in the event of a rebellion, so there must be soldiers to watch them at all times, after all, the number of imperial soldiers is limited, and they also have to be trained, where is there so much time and energy.
Therefore, the recruitment of the National Guard is imperative.
After Chopin directly recruited a full ten National Guards in one go, with these 1,200 people in charge, those slaves did not dare to make any changes.
And next, naturally, is the recruitment of relatively regular troops.
"Imperial Light Infantry (Skirmishers): Light infantry usually form a skirmish formation to slow down the enemy's advance and drive out enemy light infantry to prevent them from harassing their own line. Their main job is to cover their main front and harass the enemy, and of course, if possible, they don't mind sniping down one or two important enemy figures. ”
"Unlike the battle infantry, the light infantry received a great deal of training in using the terrain to conceal and cover themselves, and to advance and retreat flexibly rather than hold the line. The light infantry formed a loose formation and fired freely at their targets. This tactic is naturally not as spectacular as a salvo of bullets, but the effect is just as deadly. Think about it, how can a unit without officers and non-commissioned officers fight? However, cavalry is the nemesis of light infantry, and when it encounters cavalry, light infantry can only rush back to their main line for protection. These light infantry were often used to act independently, and sometimes against the natives in forested terrain where ordinary battle infantry could not function. ”
"Number: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 250 Energy/Gold."
The Skirmishers have excellent range (120 yards) and are extremely accurate, carrying a lot of ammunition and being able to conceal themselves, but they are few in number and have very poor melee skills, and once they are in close quarters, their survivability becomes extremely low.
However, in addition to harassing the stragglers who ambushed the enemy, Chopin had to recruit Imperial troops who could confront the enemy head-on.
In the previous battle, the confrontation with the surging "Knights of Judgment" made Chopin extremely clear that there was an urgent shortage of elite soldiers in the front row of the empire at this time to compete with the enemy, so the Swiss Guard, a somewhat special unit, was selected by Chopin.
"Swiss Guards: These soldiers are capable of firing volleys and charging with bayonets at the rear ends. For the generals, they are a versatile force with a strong character and reliable combat power. Of course, they are vulnerable to artillery and can be subjected to sniping. And against cavalry, they can quickly form a phalanx, and then defend and counterattack. ”
"Switzerland has a long tradition of serving foreign armies if you pay for it. As the saying goes, "There is no Switzerland without money", it dates back to the Renaissance, when Swiss mercenaries were highly respected in Europe and were often mild-mannered when they traded. And by the Napoleonic era, the Swiss army remained only in the Swiss Guard of France and the Pope Vatican, and in the Battle of the Berzine River, the Swiss army covered the retreat of the French army under the onslaught of Russia. ”
"Number of recruits: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 350 Energy/Gold."
After recruiting a full five skirmishers and Swiss guards in one go, Chopin turned his attention to the cavalry.
At this time, he had the cavalry on hand, including the Royal Guards Cavalry, the Guards Polish Cavalry and the Mamluk Cavalry, but after repeated war attrition, the number of all the cavalry together at this time was less than three hundred, so the recruitment of cavalry was also imminent.
"5th Hussar Regiment: The Hussar Regiment is an elite cavalry unit that can effectively combat skirmishers and artillery. These veterans of the American Revolutionary War had hard-won combat experience, and they were agile enough to get to where they were most needed on the battlefield in the shortest possible time, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy with their sabers. ”
"The speed of the hussars made them particularly effective against skirmishers and artillery, as they were often close to the enemy before they could open fire. However, heavy cavalry and infantry phalanxes were effective in restraining them, as the strength of the horses under them was speed rather than physique. ”
"The Fifth Hussar Regiment has its roots in the Lozan Regiment, which was formed in 1778 during the American Revolutionary War, and in the Battle of Yorkton that year, the Fifth Hussars helped the army to victory with high morale."
"Number of recruits: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 500 Gold/Energy."
"Guards Dutch Lancers: The Guards Dutch Lancers boast a proud speed and a powerful charge."
"These excellent cavalrymen are rigorously trained, and they rush into the battlefield with spears in hand, which can be a good deterrent to the enemy, and when they meet the enemy, it is the moment when they truly show their terrifying power."
"If they fail to break through the line once, they must immediately retreat and prepare for the next charge. The mounts beneath them were at a gallop and were able to immediately go to the center of the battle. These warriors have unrivaled morale, but spears are not suitable for close combat, and prolonged close combat puts them at a disadvantage. In addition, attacking the elite infantry in a phalanx would be a waste of their assault and gun skills, with little success. ”
"Number of recruits: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 400 Energy/Gold."
The Lancers are poor in attack and defense, but have a strong ability to charge, which is suitable for breaking up enemy infantry formations.
In addition to the need for large-scale replenishment of cavalry, the recruitment of formed naval forces and the recruitment of new warships naturally cannot be delayed.
"Guards Marines: The Guards Marines are a truly elite force with discipline and constant readiness. The Guards Marines were made up of some of the best soldiers in the French army, selected for their strong physique, good manners, and loyalty to their homeland, who had excellent morale and were able to inspire nearby allies. Their discipline was exemplary, and they were the envy of their muskets for their accuracy and reload speed. ”
"However, they also have their drawbacks, as their extensive training and combat experience make them more expensive to recruit than most infantry, and they are helpless against artillery fire and skirmishers that are beyond their range."
"Historically, the Guards Marines were a product of the Napoleonic Code, and they were originally part of the plan to attack Britain, and when the plan was gradually shelved, it slowly evolved into the Guards Marines."
"Number of recruits: 120."
"Recruitment Price: 400 Energy/Gold."
"Corvettes (small warships):
Unlike ordinary civilian sloops, corvettes are armed with guns and two masts, have a smooth upper deck and a larger crew. ”
"The frigate has a shallow draft and is agile, which allows it to sail unrestricted in extremely shallow seas or reef areas. For the same reason, corvettes are ideal for shuttling back and forth between large warships in the fleet, performing communication tasks. In addition, corvettes are also good at offshore reconnaissance, intercepting merchant ships, and destroying privateers. Due to the small number of personnel and equipment of the corvettes, even the most basic ports were able to provide adequate supplies.
And historically, the captain of a corvette was generally a commander (and not an unofficial captain) with the rank of lieutenant. ”
"One of the classic frigate battles was when the aggressive commander Thomas Cochran, who commanded the 14-gun corvette Speedy before he was promoted to full captain, captured the 32-gun Spanish three-masted battleship Flathorn, which had seven times the number of sailors and was armed with seven times his own sailors. ”
"The corvette now has 30 seamen as sailors, 14 12-pounder guns as self-defense weapons, and the summoning requires: 3,000 energy."
After pausing for a moment on the system page of the corvette, he looked uncontrollably at the several battleships in the top area, but after half a ring, when Chopin read the introduction of the battleship and his eyes fell on the energy points required to recruit these battleships in the last line, the whole person's face instantly became bitter again.
ps: Thanks to the "Poor Lonely" pro-reward of 100 coins.