Chapter 1060: The Founding Ceremony of the Huaxia Empire (3)

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Whether it is to expand to Central Asia or to advance to West Asia, the cavalry of the Tiger Army will continue to maintain the establishment of ten battalions. Each battalion expanded to about 10,000 people. Ten battalions, that's 100,000 men. At the same time, these ten cavalry battalions also have a second set of shelves, and when needed, they can be replenished with new recruits, and ten new cavalry battalions can be obtained immediately.

According to Zhang Zhun's arrangement, in Beizhili, Shanxi, Liaodong, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu and other places, the local people should be encouraged to actively raise war horses and actively learn riding skills. In these border areas, riding is to be promoted as a sport with the support of the state. The purpose of this is, of course, to prepare a large number of reserve soldiers for the cavalry of the Tiger Army.

The development of the fishing industry has amply proved that there must be a sufficient mass base in order to provide sufficient soldiers. For the cavalry of the Tiger Army, the longest training time is to master the art of riding. If the recruited soldiers are all proficient in horsemanship, and only need to train the use of weapons, the time and cost of training can be greatly shortened.

On the northern frontier of the Chinese Empire, at least a few million people lived. Among these millions of people, as long as there are a million young people who have mastered horsemanship, they can be added to the ranks, and the cavalry of the Tiger Ben Army will have a sufficient supply of soldiers. The casualties on the front line can be quickly made up later. With such a source of troops, even if it reaches the Mediterranean, it will be enough.

Of course, the cavalry of the Tiger Army is only used as a backbone. In ordinary battles, the Tiger Ben Army should be more mercenary cavalry of various nationalities. For example, the cavalry of the Mongols. Under the command of the Tiger Army, at least 30,000 Mongol cavalry were hired. As the war progressed, the number of Mongol cavalry would increase greatly.

As the Tiger Army continues to grow westward, it will encounter more nomads. The vast region of Central Asia is almost a paradise for nomads. These nomads, if they were willing to submit to the new empire, were treated as mercenaries. If you don't want to submit, I'm sorry, but you will only be swept into the dust of history.

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The artillery of the Tiger Army, in total, was fifty battalions with 125 field guns each. The total number of field guns added up to more than 6,000 pieces. Each of the four corps and the five expeditionary corps had artillery battalions of varying numbers. The others, which are mainly in the hands of the General Staff of the Tiger Army, will only be put into use when launching a super-large campaign.

Part of the artillery battalions of the Tiger Army has begun to be equipped with breech guns. The technology of breech-loading guns, and the technology of breech-loading guns, are about the same. However, the manufacturing process of breech guns is a little rougher and easier than breech guns. When Xu Zhengming and others were testing breech guns, they also applied the test to breech guns.

The breech-loading guns currently equipped by the Tiger Army are somewhat inferior to the traditional breech-loading guns in terms of range and power. However, after all, breech guns are advanced science and technology and the mainstream of development, so the breech guns equipped with some are also to better explore the technological development of breech guns. At the same time, it provides valuable data for the development of breech guns.

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As a key development of the Tiger Navy, for the time being, there are four fleets. With the continuous increase in the number of warships, the number of sub-fleets under the four fleets has also increased, the sea area under their control has become wider and wider, and the long-range combat capability has also become stronger and stronger. With enough warships, in addition to military operations, the Tiger Army Navy also began to dabble in expeditionary activities.

Just before the formation of the new empire, three men embarked on an expedition. These three people were specially selected by Zhang Zhun. Before they left, Zhang Zhun also talked to them separately. These three people, from Zhang Zhun, received the most advanced equipment, the best personnel, the most adequate funds, and the most free power.

One is Mao Huihui. He will lead an adventurous fleet of five warships, directly from Hokkaido, Japan, to the Aleutian Islands, to the coast of the American continent. They will open the safest route from Japan to the Americas. After all, the Kuroshio route is too dangerous to transport large numbers of people and supplies. If Zhang Zhun wants to make a move on the Americas, he must have a relatively stable and uninterrupted route.

Once this route is explored, the Tiger Army will be able to send a steady stream of troops and supplies to the Americas. The current Tiger Army has sufficient capabilities and full preparations to fight on the distant American continent. In other words, the competition for the American continent. At that time, both the Spaniards and the Indians will be the target of the Tiger Army. The Jurchens, who migrated to the American continent, would become partners of the Tiger Army.

The second person is Wang Chenglin. He led an expedition of five warships south from the island of Taiwan, through the eastern ocean of Luzon, and directly to the eastern part of Australia. His goal was to get to Guinea, Australia and New Zealand before he could. It would be nice if we could open one or two ports.

In fact, judging from the world map, the current South Seas are actually only a very small part. The occupation of the South Seas by the Tiger Ben Navy is more about gaining a road to the West, and it is not necessarily possible to say how much benefit it can gain. Once the war broke out, the spices of Southeast Asia could not be smoothly transported to Europe.

However, Australia is a different story. Australia's abundant resources, as well as its vast land, are what Zhang Zhun needs most. Don't say anything else, but the production of wool, Australia is the best in the world! And milk or something. Zhang Zhun plans to wait for him to get old, so he will simply pass on the throne to his son and go to Australia to retire by himself.

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Why did Zhang Zhun choose to set up a new empire in March? A large part of the reason is related to the King Kong ship that is about to be launched. After a year of intense construction, the first batch of King Kong ships will be launched in March. This was the first batch of battleships with a displacement of more than 1,000 tons owned by the Tiger Navy, and Zhang Zhun certainly could not but pay the deepest attention to it.

In mid-March, Zhang Zhun came to the No. 1 Shipyard in Partridge Bay, and witnessed the launching ceremony of the King Kong ship together with many guests celebrating the founding of the new empire. With Zhang Zhun's order, these behemoths with a displacement of more than 1,200 tons slowly sailed from the dock into the bay, and the whole venue was silent.

The King Kong is the most powerful warship owned by the Tiger Navy. It has a displacement of more than 1,200 tons, a length of more than 100 meters, a width of more than 30 meters, and when fully loaded, a draft of more than 3 meters. Due to the limitation of draft, the average port cannot meet its berthing conditions.

On the King Kong ship, a total of 88 red-coated cannons are installed. Among them, there were 16 cannons in red with a caliber of more than 150 mm, that is, the so-called hundred-pounder guns. At a distance of three hundred meters, it is easy to destroy a sabertooth ship.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Immediately after launching, the King Kong ship fired a salvo of cannons.

The rumbling sound of cannons shook the entire Partridge Bay port.

The 150 mm caliber of the redcoat cannon, when fired in a salvo, the power can be imagined.

All the guests were conquered by these behemoths. In their memories, they had never seen such a huge warship except for the treasure ships of Zheng He's fleet hundreds of years ago. Due to its age, the details of the treasure ship have been lost. No one can say exactly how big the treasure ship is. However, no matter what, the combat power of the treasure ship cannot be compared to these sea monsters in front of them.

The legendary treasure ship certainly did not have 88 such ferocious cannons. The legendary treasure ship certainly did not arm itself from head to toe. If you don't see it with your own eyes, I'm afraid that many guests can't believe that there are such murderous weapons in the world. No wonder no one is an opponent of the Tiger Army.

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"It's true......"

In the crowd, someone muttered to himself.

As Zhang Zhun's specially invited guests, Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Zhihu, and Zheng Zhibao brothers all appeared at the scene of the launching of the King Kong ship. Witnessing the launch of the King Kong and the test firing of its guns, they couldn't help but mumble to themselves. This time, they really surrendered from the bottom of their hearts. Except for Zhang Zhun, who could build such a huge warship?

It is no wonder that the main fleet of the Dutch Navy was beaten by the Tiger Army Navy to lose its armor and lose its armor, and the combat effectiveness of the Tiger Army Navy was indeed strong. Previously, the Tiger Ben Navy did not have a King Kong ship, which could also beat the Dutch Navy to the ground. Now, with the King Kong ship, I am afraid that the Dutch Navy will be beaten so that it will not be able to find the north.

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"It's terrifying......"

The members of the Japanese royal family who came to watch the ceremony were secretly afraid.

In Japan, after the war situation was completely calmed down, some people began to worry about Iwami Ginzan again. They tried every means to get Iwami Silver Mountain back from the hands of the Tiger Army. Even if you can't go back to Iwami Ginzan, you have to go back to Sado Island. It can be said that this is a hidden undercurrent, which is becoming more and more intense.

However, after witnessing the power of the King Kong ship, the Japanese imperial family completely died of this heart. The strength of the Tiger Ben Army Navy is so strong, if the small actions of the Japanese cause the displeasure of the Tiger Ben Army, Zhang Zhun will give an order, and countless Tiger Ben Army soldiers will set foot on the territory of Japan and turn Japan into a blank slate.

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"Big brother is amazing!"

Li Hao, the crown prince of North Korea, muttered to himself silently.

After witnessing the power of the King Kong ship, he once again repeatedly warned himself that he must firmly hold Zhang Zhun's thigh and never let go. Zhang Zhun wants him to go east, he will definitely not go west. Zhang Zhun wants him to go west, and he will definitely not go east. Only by closely following the pace of the new empire can the Korean kingdom be safely guaranteed!

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March 23 of the first year of Xia Wu, a good day and an auspicious day.

This day is the day when Zhang Zhun ascended the throne as emperor, and it is also the day of great joy for the establishment of the Chinese Empire. Since the morning, the whole city of Qingdao has been under martial law and preparations for the founding ceremony have begun. The three battalions of the Marine Corps, which were temporarily transferred to guard duty, arranged pacesetters on the main streets, adding a solemn and solemn atmosphere to the scene.

Before dawn, both sides of the main street were already full of onlookers. After dawn, all the streets are already crowded with people. Many people are asking each other what this so-called military parade is like. Those who had been lucky enough to see the parade before, now have the opportunity to brag about it.

At three o'clock, the pacesetters of the parade began to appear on both sides of the parade ground. Their appearance immediately attracted the attention of all the masses. The upright posture and solemn expressions of the pacesetters made everyone feel a heartfelt shock. The originally bustling parade ground gradually became quiet. Many people couldn't help but hold their breath, their eyes blazing, waiting for the exciting moment to come.

At five o'clock, Zhang Zhun appeared on the high platform of the parade ground with a large group of men and horses. His appearance immediately caused a commotion in the crowd. At this time, both Zhang Zhun's supporters and opponents have to sigh. In a short period of seven or eight years, it is very impossible for people to ascend from a poor military household to the position of the Ninth Five-Year Honor. Looking back on the battle process of the Tiger Army, it is simply a history of miracles.

Perhaps, at this moment, there are still many mysteries shrouded in Zhang Zhun's body. Perhaps, at this moment, there are still many people racking their brains to think about where Zhang Zhun came from and learned so much strange knowledge. Perhaps, at this moment, there are still people who feel like they are dreaming, unable to believe what is in front of them. However, in any case, Zhang Zhun, the darling of this era, is already standing at the pinnacle.

At the same time, the parade began on time.

The participants in the parade were the Blue Dragon Legion who were drawn back from Guanzhong. This unit is one of the oldest qualified units of the Tiger Army, and it is also the unit with the most military achievements in the Tiger Army. It was they who completely defeated the Tartars and completely pacified Liaodong. At this time, they appeared at the military parade of the founding ceremony, and they deserved their name.

Yang Zhiyuan served as the commander-in-chief of the military parade. Undertaking the organization of the military parade of the founding ceremony, Yang Zhiyuan certainly felt the pressure on his shoulders. For this reason, the Blue Dragon Regiment, since the end of January, has entered a state of special military parade training. Two months of training time, not long, not short, today, is the day to go to the examination room.

For the military parade of the Tiger Army, many locals in Qingdao have already seen it. Previously, Zhang Zhun had organized several military parades to show the might of the Tiger Army. However, for the guests who came from other places, the military parade was never seen before. In the past, at most, it was to review the troops, and what the so-called military parade was really new.

In fact, the 30,000-strong military parade has never been seen before for Qingdao locals. In the past, the Tiger Ben Army had several military parades, and the scale was about 1,000 people. The scale of the parade of about 1,000 people is too far from the scale of the parade of 30,000 people.

After the parade was completed, Zhang Zhun wore a straight military uniform, rode the eye-catching white dragon horse, and came to Yang Zhiyuan surrounded by a group of guards. Yang Zhiyuan raised his hand and saluted. Zhang Zhun raised his hand and returned the salute.

"Report to His Majesty the Emperor, the parade is ready! Please check it out! ”

"Commander-in-chief of the parade, Yang Zhiyuan!"

Yang Zhiyuan also rode a high-headed horse and reported loudly to Zhang Zhun.

Zhang Zhun nodded and made a gesture of reviewing the troops. He rode the fire dragon horse, surrounded by Yang Zhiyuan and the guards, and slowly walked through every phalanx participating in the parade. For the soldiers under his command, Zhang Zhun is very familiar. Seeing these familiar faces, Zhang Zhun had a feeling of being connected with their flesh and blood.

The team of 30,000 people was divided into about 100 phalanxes, each of which was about 250 people. In front of each phalanx, there are special standard-bearers. On either side of the flag bearer, there are flag guards. All this, of course, was set up according to the military parades of later generations. In the phalanx, there were infantry, cavalry, artillery, and marines. They were all quietly waiting for the split to begin.

After reviewing the phalanx of the entire department, Zhang Zhun returned to the rostrum. At this time, the people around him had already felt something. They all raised their toes and stretched their necks so as not to miss the moment.

"Columnar!"

"Let's go!"

Yang Zhiyuan announced loudly.

"Let's go!"

"Let's go!"

Mo Ru gave the order.

The first phalanx was the artillery led by Mo Ru.

The phalanx of the artillery battalion commanded by Mo Ru was equipped with brand new 120mm field guns. The surface of the field guns was all painted silvery-white, with striking marks on them. The horses used are all white military horses. The white field artillery, dragged by the white military horse, slowly passed by the rostrum.

The artillery phalanx was five in total. Each artillery phalanx, the artillery displayed, is different. Among them, the phalanx of super-large field guns with a caliber of 150 mm received the most attention. These field guns with a caliber of 150 seas and black holes are like the Grim Reaper silently watching the enemy.

Behind the artillery phalanx, there were ten cavalry phalanxes. This is a representative phalanx formed by each of the ten battalions of the Tiger Army, which draws out a part of the men and horses. According to Zhang Zhun's requirements, they were all equipped with sabers. The shiny swords, the tall knights, and the solemn war horses give people a powerful sense of shock.

Behind the cavalry, there was a phalanx of marines. The Marine Corps currently has three battalions, the representative phalanx, that is, three. After the cavalry of the Tiger Army, the Marines of the Tiger Army also changed their uniforms to completely different military uniforms. This beach military uniform, embellished with white patterns, attracted the attention of many guests.

Behind the Marine Corps phalanx, there was a large infantry phalanx. They are the most numerous, and the most silent. One by one, the phalanx of infantry passed in front of the rostrum, like a huge hammer, slowly falling. If anyone stands in their way, they will be hammered to pieces.

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