Ever since the Tatar cavalry changed their fighting methods, the white-clad cavalry had a little trouble. 【Full text reading】Because, it is too difficult to use the moon gun to chase and kill the enemy. Several men must work together to hunt down a Tartar cavalryman. If you chase it out alone, it's too dangerous. Before that, there were several cavalrymen of the Lion Cavalry, who accidentally fell into the hands of the Tartar cavalry and chased them all the way. As a result, after the shots were fired, there was no time to reload in time, and they were shot alive by the rushing Tartar cavalry with arrowheads.

From then on, both the Lion Cavalry and the top of the Chasseurs forbade their men to pursue the Tartars if they were too few in number. How can you limit the number of people who are too small? That is, in principle, it cannot be less than the strength of a small team. In other words, there should be no less than sixty people. If there are less than sixty people, it is easy for the Tartar cavalry to take advantage of the loopholes. The current Tartar cavalry is quite cunning!

"Paralyzed, is it really that hard?"

Xu Xingxia frowned fiercely, looking a little unwilling.

If you knew that you had a chance to cross, you should have studied how the thundermercury was made. In fact, it should not be difficult to invent this thing. Otherwise, it would not have been invented at the beginning of the nineteenth century. If there is a mercury, a breech-loading gun can be successfully developed. The power, rate of fire, and lying position of the breech gun are not to mention for the time being, just the convenience of doing this is very attractive!

If the cavalry of the White Army had breech guns, where would these Tartar cavalry have a chance to escape? A white-coated cavalryman pursues a Tartar cavalryman, and the effect is very good. Eight thousand lion cavalry cavalry, each with a breech gun, can definitely surround the entire Hami Guard. Even a bird can't survive.

"Han-style rifle, ten-round fixed magazine, caliber of about eight millimeters......" Xu Xingxia has even thought of the name and specifications of the breech gun. The power of smokeless propellant is much stronger than that of black powder, which makes the caliber of the bullet greatly reduced. From the perspective of various firearms in later generations, about eight millimeters is the most appropriate.

For the hand-held rifles of later generations, what Xu Xingxia admires the most is the British Enfield series. With a fast rate of fire, a lot of bullets, easy to manipulate, and low recoil, it is definitely a good gun. The only drawback is that it's a bit bulky. However, the weight was completely no problem for the cavalry of the White Army. Because, they have war horses to travel, and they can hang their rifles on horseback when they march. In addition, there are war horses that are specifically responsible for transporting bullets.

Of course, among the many manual rifles in later generations, Enfield's appearance is only the ugliest. However, in this day and age, it doesn't matter if it's ugly, as long as it's practical. As the saying goes, a plaster that pulls out pus is a good plaster. If the white-clothed army is really equipped with a batch of such Han-style rifles, it can directly crush from the east to the west of the Eurasian continent.

Savana didn't know what was going on in her mind, and said stupidly, "I can't wait to see those hateful fellows all fall under your guns at once." ”

Xu Xingxia said casually: "Don't worry, there will always be a day." ”

He wondered what it would take to find a substitute for mercury. This is a very important part! As long as this link is solved, the other links should not be a problem.

"Da Da Da!"

Suddenly, there was the sound of horses' hooves, but it was Zhang Yunbao who came.

Zhang Yunbao, this guy, when he was in Gansu Town, was simply an executioner. The people of the Qian and Di tribes probably wanted to kill him in their dreams. Under his butcher's knife, the Qiang and Di tribes basically died out completely. The few remaining people don't need the white army to take action, and the other tribes will also eat them all.

"How's the situation in Hami City?" Xu Xingxia asked with concern.

"The Tartars are cunning and bear no fruit." Zhang Yunbao said helplessly.

"It's okay, they can't escape. Tell the warriors not to be discouraged, kill one and count one, and add up to a lot! Xu Xingxia comforted his subordinates. As he spoke, his hopes for a new rifle grew stronger.

"Chairman, please enter the city first!" Zhang Yunbao said respectfully.

The group then entered Hami City. Hami City is a very simple town, and it cannot be compared with the towns in the interior at all. It is the dilapidated Gansu town, any town is much better than Hami City. To be honest, the Tatars did not burn the city of Hami to the ground, it was already calculated. However, the buildings of Hami City are either adobe or stone, and it is rare to see the shadow of wood, so it is not easy to set fire.

After the white-clothed army took control of Hami City, a large number of Han slaves migrated to Hami City to live. Thanks to their efforts, the appearance of Hami City has improved a lot. If it weren't for their cleaning and tinkering, I was afraid that what Xu Xingxia saw now would be an even worse situation. When the Tatars had just withdrawn, the whole town was like a garbage heap, and it was miserable. In order to disgust the white-clothed army, the Tatars also urinated everywhere in the city, causing the vanguard troops of the white-clothed army to vomit one by one.

However, Hami also has its peculiarities. This is the place, there is no wind and sand. At a glance, there are green pastures all around, giving people a very comfortable feeling. The sky here is very blue. The wind here is very gentle. The meadows are boundless, and the sky is boundless. Occasionally, there are some mountain ridges. On the mountains, the green trees are thick and verdant, just like the interior of the Central Plains. Everything here gives a strong feeling. It's a great town to live in.

Standing on the walls of Hami City, you can see the white snow-capped mountains in the distance. The snow-capped mountains are hazy, looming, like a fairyland. Xu Xingxia secretly sighed, if he didn't know clearly, this is the west of Jiayuguan. Perhaps, he will still have the illusion that this is somewhere in the interior of the Central Plains. If you have time, it's good to come and stay here for a while. Such a good place has been ruined by the Tatars.

Speaking of Hami, it is natural not to mention cantaloupe. As the hometown of cantaloupe, Hami produces a large number of cantaloupe every year. The Tatars themselves did not know how to grow cantaloupe, and they were all run by Han slaves. Hami City has been cultivating cantaloupe since the Qin and Han dynasties more than 1,000 years ago. Every year, the cantaloupe produced is sent by the local Tatars to honor the Tatar leaders in other places. In the past, Mo Yuegen was one of the objects of their key filial piety.

Cantaloupe is very resistant to storage, and last year's cantaloupe, until now, the taste is quite good. When the white-clothed army arrived, it was a real feast. Don't say anything, just eat a bite to eat. Before the Tatars withdrew, the local Han slaves had long secretly stored a large number of cantaloupe. When Xu Xingxia and the others arrived, the Han slaves also prepared a large number of cantaloupe as a sign of welcome. Along with the cantaloupe, there are also Hami jujubes, which are also quite famous local fruits.

After a full meal, Zhang Yunbao officially began to report. In general, the Tatars were no match for the White Army. They simply simply did not have the ability to fight back against the white-clothed army. As long as the white-clothed army controls the various strongholds, they can only fight guerrillas. However, the sporadic attacks of the Tatars did make the lion cavalry overwhelmed. The training of the Lion Cavalry, which was mainly a whole battle, was based on musket volleys. In the face of scattered Tartar cavalry, it was obviously a little powerless. This kind of work would be more effective if it were done by stragglers.

"I'll transfer the Hayabusa Cavalry as soon as possible!" Xu Xingxia said cautiously.

The Hayabusa Cavalry is a newly formed skirmisher unit. At the beginning of this year, Xu Xingxia transferred some veterans from the Eagle Cavalry Army and the Eagle Cavalry Army, and some veterans from other units to form the Falcon Cavalry Army. The establishment of the Falcon Cavalry is the same as that of the Eagle Cavalry, with two brigades and ten squadrons, with a total strength of about 3,000 people.

As the territory controlled by the White Coats Army grows larger and larger, the battles that need to be dealt with become more and more complex, and an elite skirmish unit is needed in all directions to take on complex combat missions. At present, the Eagle Cavalry is in the Central Plains battlefield, and the Eagle Cavalry and Eagle Cavalry are active in the northern grasslands. The direction of the Falcon Cavalry's operations is Hamiwei and other places.

The leader of the Hayabusa Cavalry is called Linghu Hai. Ling Huhai was originally also a ranger, and later served in the Eagle Cavalry Army, with remarkable achievements. This time, the Falcon Cavalry was established and needed an excellent leader, and Xu Xingxia immediately thought of him. In fact, Ling Huhai did live up to expectations, and in a short period of time, the Hayabusa Cavalry Army had the shadow of a straggler. Just give him a little more time, and the Hayabusa Cavalry will definitely become an elite skirmisher.

Of course, the Hayabusa Cavalry is a newly established unit, and it can't take the lead for the time being. It would be inappropriate to encounter too high-intensity battles in the first battle. However, the war in the northwest region happens to be relatively low in intensity, and it can help the Falcon Cavalry grow step by step. By the time the Hayabusa Cavalry has completely calmed down Hamiwei, it should have grown up almost.

"Anything, it can be solved." Xu Xingxia said confidently.

He decided that after the matter of Hamiwei was over, he would immediately go back to Ningxia Town and personally supervise those guys from the Science and Technology Department to drum out the steam engine, thunder mercury, and smokeless propellants. He decided to personally squat in the Department of Science and Technology, personally solve problems, and personally participate in scientific and technological research. Time is running out. The equipment of the white army must be updated.

"Pedal Pedal Pedal T

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came, but it was Zhang Tianhao coming.

Zhang Tianhao's face was obviously a little strange, it seemed to be excited, it seemed to be dazed, and it seemed to be unbelievable. Anyway, it's a very complicated expression. Xu Xingxia had never seen such a complicated expression on his face.

Behind Zhang Tianhao, there was also an owl of Xuan Yingwei. If the estimation is correct, something big must have happened. Sure enough, Zhang Tianhao came to the front of Xu Xingxia and said in a hurried tone: "Emperor Wanli...... Crashed! ”

(To be continued)