The emperor talked about war on paper in the palace thousands of miles away, and thousands of Ming troops were preparing for the upcoming war in Liaodong.

In the vast field are thousands of Ming soldiers with bright armors, under the command of the officers, practicing the battle formations to change lines. People are crowded with people, step by step, call calls, and whistles are heard one after another.

The research and drills of martial arts and the practical experience of front-line generals promoted the continuous progress and improvement of the Ming army's tactical style.

The assembly and application of flintlock rifle and bayonets, as well as fixed-load paper shell bullets, has laid a solid foundation for this.

"The heavy battle formation cannot be abandoned, and the lines can be used as a supplementary change." Xiong Tingbi held a telescope on the distant earthen mountain and looked at it and commented, "The impact of Jianlu cannot be underestimated."

The generals around said that this was a prudent move. Although the line tactics can maximize their firepower, they still look a little thin.

Huang Long said from the side: "When the enemy retreats, if it can quickly turn into a line, it will cause greater damage to the enemy."

Zhang Pan smiled and said, "The enemy is defeated and our army must pursue it. If the formation changes, it seems that there is no need."

"If you can withstand the impact of the Jianlu cavalry, you can unfold on the wide front and use fierce firepower to seriously damage the enemy." He Kegang interrupted: "And Jianlu rarely uses cavalry to rush forward, so there is no need to worry too much."

Xiong Tingbi put down his telescope and said with a smile: "You all make sense, but I want to remind you that this war is of great importance and you should not take risks easily."

After pausing, he added: "Don't rush to fight to determine the world. The battle formation is slow, but it is thick and safe. Although the line-based tactics have won, there is still little practical experience. You may not be sure of the grasp of the timing when changing the formation."

Extending a finger, Xiong Tingbi finally emphasized: "You use the combat method you are most sure of, and this flexibility is not deprived of. But it must be completed according to the combat plan. If there is any mistake, the military law will be ruthless."

"I will understand!" Everyone bowed and replied.

Is the line-based tactic good? Compared with the square matrix, it is more flexible and the firepower projected within unit time is also more dense.

There is also a way of shooting that combines fire, which is that the third to fourth rows of musketeers do not take turns shooting, but fire at the same time.

The deterrent power of this kind of fighting is extremely strong, because the firepower is extremely dense, and the enemies fall in batches.

Although the sustainability of firepower was sacrificed, the psychological shock of seeing comrades die in an instant was definitely much stronger than the few deaths one by one.

There is such a scene in the movie, where the two teams of soldiers are armed with guns and live ammunition, stop within the range, and then raise their guns to shoot. That's right, it is a way of playing called "queuing and shooting".

It is this kind of tactic that seems stupid, but has been popular in Europe for a hundred years. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is rampant in the world.

Xiong Tingbi also admitted that the flintlock rifle equipped by the Ming army is feasible and advanced to realize the line-line tactics studied by martial arts.

But no matter how advanced the tactics are, they must have a process of adapting and familiarity for commanders and soldiers. Changing formations on the battlefield is a huge test, whether it is commanders or soldiers.

Therefore, he reminded his generals that the best ones may not adapt to your troops, and the most skilled ones are the most reliable. Especially in a cruel battlefield where flesh and blood are flying, it is quite difficult to grasp the opportunity, so it is better to form a dull formation and fight stupid methods.

In this way, the generals and soldiers will have a clear mind, so that they will not cause unnecessary chaos or generate unnecessary variables.

Of course, this is also what the emperor reminded and warned. Linear tactics are not that simple, so don’t force them to be used.

Even Xiong Tingbi was extremely surprised to see this, thinking that the emperor was very correct in his words on paper.

For example, the emperor believed that there should be cavalry on both wings of the line formation and artillery behind it.

If the enemy breaks through the front line of defense, the infantry behind should quickly form a hollow square formation, rely on artillery, get support from artillery fire, and continue to shoot with muskets. At the same time, the soldiers in the front row should raise bayonets to prevent the cavalry from approaching.

Obviously, this is a tactical style that has been considered well. In the deep palace, Xiong Tingbi can only think that he is smart and has no other explanation.

Xiong Tingbi also agreed with the emperor's ideas. The war is coming, and new tactics can be learned and trained, but when it really starts, it is better to use the most stable and familiar style of play.

Therefore, Xiong Tingbi just flattened the square formation a little and reminded the generals to be cautious and steady, with the most important thing to win.

"Master Jinglei." Cao Wenzhao, who had not spoken, bowed and said, "If Jianlu uses cavalry to charge, the last general is willing to lead the flying cavalry to resist."

Xiong Tingbi smiled and did not hide his praise, saying, "The Flying Cavalry of the Jing camp can defeat the Jianlu cavalry head-on, and I have no doubt. After the war begins, there are many times when the flying cavalry is showing off, so General Cao doesn't have to be anxious."

Several generals looked at Cao Wenzhao, and most of them showed envious expressions.

They have seen the exercises of the flying cavalry. The power of pushing forward like a wall is shocking.

What is even more enviable is the equipment of the flying cavalry. In addition to the sharp high-carbon steel saber, each flying cavalry also has two short guns. This is a high-level weapon that only middle and senior officers wear, which shows the emperor's commitment and expectations for the flying cavalry.

The flying cavalry was not sent out by the emperor until now. It was not because it was not trained well enough, but because the equipment was not supplied. In addition to production and manufacturing capabilities, it was also financial difficulties.

After a few years, I finally trained less than 20,000 strong troops armed to the teeth.

Let’s look at the generals of the flying cavalry, Zhou Yuji, Cao Wenzhao, Huang Degong, Yang Guozhu, Liu Xingzuo, Jin Riguan, Cao Bianjiao and others, who are not both loyal and brave and famous generals in the late Ming Dynasty?

The elite and powerful generals are fighting against the Jianlu Iron Cavalry head-on, and they dare not say that they will win, and the winning rate is more than 70%. Man Gui's naturalized cavalry with poor equipment can defeat Amin's troops, let alone the flying cavalry in the Jing camp.

Therefore, Cao Wenzhao, Zhou Yuji and other flying cavalry generals were very arrogant and anxious. The emperor made a lot of money and placed high hopes. How dare they serve loyally and deliver good news to the emperor early?

Similarly, Xiong Tingbi also attached great importance to the flying cavalry in the Beijing camp. In order to make sure of everything, each flying cavalry was equipped with at least one thousand lances as a precaution as a precaution.

Moreover, Xiong Tingbi must be very cautious when using good steel on the blade. When to use flying cavalry to build the enemy cavalry to use heavy blows, destroy their reliance and destroy their confidence.
Chapter completed!