(0664) [Today's first update is delivered! ] 】

For the cavalry, the appearance of the Han-style rifle fascinated them even more. 【】The excellent surname ability of the Han-style rifle, especially the surname ability that can be easily loaded on horseback, allows this chaser squadron to come and go freely and erratically. They can be completely dispersed, with several people, or even one person, as combat units, to entangle with the enemy. As long as they have a Han-style rifle in hand, their combat effectiveness alone is equivalent to half of someone else's squad.

If the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry confronted this Chaper Squadron, even if the entire Tiger and Leopard Cavalry surrounded it, it would be impossible to kill this Chaser Squadron. Even if the chaser squadron can't be defeated for the time being, it is absolutely possible to escape. What's worse is that they can also run all the way and shoot all the way back.

With the power of the Han-style rifle, it is entirely possible to inflict heavy damage on the opponent in the process of escaping. In the end, even if the tiger and leopard cavalry had a chance to kill this chaser squadron, the tiger and leopard rode themselves, and it was estimated that they would have to pay a very heavy price. Sometimes, the gap in weaponry is difficult to make up for with human will.

Gao Meng asked impatiently: "My lord, when will the Han-style rifle be equipped with our troops?" Even if the amount of equipment is small, you have to give us a try! Our tiger and leopard riders, if we are equipped with Han-style rifles, we will not be able to have any enemies! Even if you hit all the way to the sky, there is no problem! ”

Chi Hu also said eagerly: "My lord, you can't forget our shooting army!" My lord, my requirements are not high, you can equip us with a brigade first. The rest can be completed slowly. What do you think, my lord? Just a brigade ......"

Gao Meng hurriedly echoed and said: "Yes, yes, yes, equip a brigade first, and the rest will be made up slowly." My lord, it's just a brigade, what do you think? Our requirements are not high...... Otherwise, it's okay to equip a squadron first. ”

Xu Xingxia said with a smile: "Don't worry, the Han-style rifle will definitely equip you." Weapons are used for war, and if you don't equip them, what are you doing when they are produced? But you have to wait. These Han-style rifles are all experimental, and there are many flaws that need to be corrected. To really put into production and install, we have to continue to inspect for a period of time. ”

Chi Hu and Gao Meng both licked their lips, and they couldn't wait. They had only seen the advantages of the Han-style rifle before, and almost ignored its shortcomings. Well, in their eyes, the stupidity of the Han-style rifle cannot be considered a shortcoming at all. Anyway, as long as it's a weapon that can take out the enemy, it's a good weapon.

Who cares about the appearance requirements of the Han-style rifle? What's wrong with being ugly? You don't want to be ugly? As for the weight, it's not a problem either. What's wrong with fourteen pounds? Can't lift such a little weight? Get the hell out of here! What's more, there are also war horses to travel? If you can't even hold a rifle, don't mess around in the White Army.

The two looked at each other, and they both felt as if they were tickling in their hearts, and they couldn't hold it back. Gao Meng's heart jumped up and down, and he couldn't calm down at all. Although Xu Xingxia said this, they were still a little unwilling. This matter must be grasped quickly. must often do some water grinding in front of Xu Xingxia. Even if you can't change the whole unit, you have to change at least one squadron. Even if a squadron is not good, a squad is good.

Xu Xingxia suddenly said: "By the way, I forgot to tell you." If your troops are equipped with Han-style rifles, they will be transferred to the Western Regions. The situation in the Western Regions is quite complicated, and the Ottoman army is said to have reached the territory of the Kingdom of Khorasan. It seems that they will not give up the Western Regions easily. Everyone should be fully mentally prepared. ”

Gao Meng quickly replied: "There is no problem, you can go anywhere." As long as there is your lord's order, it is to go up the sword mountain and down to the sea of fire, and our young men who ride tigers and leopards will not frown. What was the Ottoman Empire? If it wants to reach out to the Western Regions, let's cut off its claws first, and then end its nest! It's looking for its own death, no wonder we! ”

Chi Hu also said loudly: "The Shooting Army is willing to obey the dispatch of the adults, and where the situation is the most dangerous, the Shooting Army will apply to go there." ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said, "Since that's the case, you guys should prepare in advance." After conquering the Jingshi, you will be transferred to the Hami region of the Western Regions. ”

Chi Hu and Gao Meng hurriedly stood up and saluted, and said in unison in a serious voice: "Obey!" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and didn't say anything more. He waved his hand to Liu Chuang, who was not far away, and said casually: "Liu Chuang, it's almost over, let them take it down!" ”

Liu Chuang agreed loudly, turned around and gave the order. Soon, the squadron of the chasers all retreated from the front line. They had been fighting in front for a while, and it was estimated that each of them had fired hundreds of bullets. The vicinity of the city tower of Xuanfu City has been beaten beyond recognition by them, and it is a mess.

These chaser warriors have gradually become accustomed to the loud noise and recoil of Han-style rifles, and the accuracy of shooting has also improved, but it can still be seen from their faces that it is indeed not a pleasant thing to shoot continuously with Han-style rifles. Many of the Chasseur warriors still felt a buzzing ringing in their ears when they withdrew. Someone else has to speak close to their ear so they can hear.

The testers who came from Ningxia Town immediately summed up the various feelings of the Han-style rifle in actual combat with these chaser soldiers. They need to sum up all aspects of experience, and they must sum up the advantages and disadvantages of breech guns as much as possible, and then hand them over to the science and technology department in the rear to gradually improve and correct them. If there are no accidents, it will take at least three months for the Han-style rifle to be truly finalized, mass-produced, and equipped with troops. In other words, large-scale equipment will definitely have to wait until next year.

After the chasers retreated, the battlefield suddenly fell silent. Xu Xingxia gathered several high-level leaders together and casually learned about the situation on the front line. The actual combat test of the Han-style rifle is almost over. Xuanfu Town should also be taken down. In fact, it is not very difficult for the white-clothed army to conquer Xuanfu Town, as long as the demolition team is dispatched. It's just that Xu Xingxia feels that to solve the problem of Xuanfu Town, it is not necessarily necessary to use force.

Chi Hu said slowly: "My lord, the chief military officer of Xuanfu Town is called Cao Wenzhao. This guy still has a way of fighting, and he is not afraid of death. We tried to persuade him to surrender, but he refused. He also has several capable candidates under him, and has a certain ability to control the troops in the city. It is not so easy to incite the troops in the city to rise up and make trouble. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said to himself: "Well, this Cao Wenzhao is a bit capable. However, since I came, he had no choice but to surrender obediently. ”

Xu Xingxia still has an impression of the name Cao Wenzhao. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the big and small Cao generals were this Cao Wenzhao, and the little Cao was his nephew Cao Bianjiao. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, his uncle and nephew were both first-class brave generals, and Huang Degong, Ai Wannian and others were at the same level. It's a pity that the last one died in the hands of Li Chuang, and the other died in the hands of the Qing army.

Due to the reason of emphasizing literature over military force, in the history of the late Ming Dynasty, basically civilian officials led troops to fight, such as Yang Hao, Sun Chengzong, Yuan Chonghuan, Xiong Tingbi, Hong Chengchou, Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, Shi Kefa and others, all of whom were famous historical figures in the late Ming Dynasty. This makes it difficult for generals to have a chance to stand out. It is difficult for military generals to show their talents in war. And Cao Wenzhao happened to be one of the lucky ones. His ability to fight is still good.

Gao Meng said indignantly: "This guy is stubborn, he will be killed." ”

Xu Xingxia Nunu mouthed and didn't say anything. Cao Wenzhao was willing to be buried for the Northern Ming Dynasty, which really surprised Xu Xingxia. From a personal point of view, Xu Xingxia didn't want this to be the result. A talent like Cao Wenzhao should have more space and a broader world to give full play to his military talents. He didn't deserve to die under the guns of the whites.

Fortunately, with the strength of the white-clothed army, there is no need to kill Cao Wenzhao, and Xuanfu Town can be taken down. His name Xu Xingxia is a deterrent in itself. Old Devil Xu's nickname is not called for nothing. Xu Xingxia had every reason to believe that even if he didn't have the spirit of Wang Ba, he could force Cao Wenzhao to surrender out of the city and settle Xuanfu Town peacefully.

"Tiger head, is Cao Wenzhao resolutely unwilling to contact us?" Xu Xingxia asked.

"There was contact. However, his attitude is very resolute, and he always thinks that we are rebellious ministers and thieves, and everyone will be punished. Later, he simply refused to contact us. Chi Hu shook his head and said. Regarding Xu Xingxia's idea, Chi Hu did not agree very much. As long as the demolition team goes up and blows the city gate open, Xuanfu Town will be finished. Why bother? Even if you cherish Cao Wenzhao's talents, as long as you capture him, are you worried that he will turn against him?

Xu Xingxia came to the front of Xuanfu City, held a telescope, and silently observed the head of Xuanfu City. With the continuous improvement of the glass manufacturing process, the monocular clairvoyance originally used by the White Army has gradually been replaced by binoculars. There is no doubt that binoculars have a larger viewing range and clearer images than monoculars than monoculars.

On the invention of the telescope, Xu Xingxia only mentioned it slightly, and did not personally participate in the specific research and production process. Because, the technology at that time was enough to make telescopes very common. In distant Europe, binoculars appeared already a few years ago. Galileo Galilei was one of the inventors of the telescope. Behind Galileo, there was a man named Kepler who also claimed to have invented the telescope.

(To be continued)