Chapter 3472: Idle
When Fang Jun founded Zhenguan Academy, he did not regard it as a mere literary institution. Not only did the academy offer two subjects: mathematics and wuwu, to broaden students' horizons and cultivate the buds of natural science, but also There is also a "Martial Arts Lecture Hall" to improve the military literacy of Tang Dynasty generals, as well as to innovate and improve various strategies and tactics.
It can be said that he cultivates both civil and military skills, both internally and externally.
As a policy of "big frontier" that Fang Jun highly admires, naval training is naturally a top priority. Not only does it systematically describe the importance of sea frontiers and the strategy of naval battles, it also compiles a castrated version of "On Sea Power" to academically describe the empire. My eyes are directed towards the sea, A small shipyard was built on Kunming Lake, and more than ten warships were built, equipped with advanced technologies such as artillery and sails, to cultivate students' naval combat capabilities, so as to select those with naval combat talents among the students and add them to the army. Among the navy.
……
Therefore, there are naturally warships on Kunming Pond.
It’s just...
General Xin Mao smiled bitterly and said: "It's freezing cold right now, and only the deepest part of Kunming Pool has not frozen yet. The warship cannot sail at all, so what's the use?"
Kunming Pool occupies a very large area, with an area of more than 1,000 feet. It gathers Fengshui River, Jishui River and several tributaries, with abundant water. It's just that Kunming Pool was dug with the help of favorable geographical location and population, and it can store a lot of water, but the average water depth is not enough. Therefore, every severe winter, only the water channel in the middle of the pool is left unfrozen.
Even where there is no ice, there are ice floes everywhere, making it difficult for ships to move.
Cen Changqian glared at General Xin Mao and whispered: "As long as the artillery on the ship is easy to use, why do we need to launch the ship?"
Xin Maojiang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.
"The Foundry Bureau is less than a hundred feet away from Kunming Pool. The power of the ship's artillery can just cover the surrounding area of the Foundry Bureau. Just adjust the elevation of the artillery to envelope the rebels attacking the city and build an insurmountable line of defense with artillery shells. It makes it difficult to attack with all your strength... It’s so high!”
Xin Mao's eyes shone brightly, he touched his palms in admiration.
Although the wall of the Foundry Bureau was tall and almost played the role of a city wall at this time, the foundation was shallow and the wall was thin. The defenders did not dare to overuse the powerful thunderbolts when they exploded. The thunderbolts shook the ground when they exploded. , and it cannot be thrown too far. The wall has already been blasted by the thunder, causing several cracks. If the attack continues like this, the rebels may not be able to defeat it, but the wall will collapse first.
The artillery on the ship is different. As long as it is equipped with kerosene bombs and explosive bombs, it can easily attack the rebel rear formation from far to near, making it difficult to organize an all-out storming of the city wall.
Cen Changqian pushed him: "Since you know this is a good idea, what are you waiting for? I want to stay here and take command. You will naturally handle such important tasks."
"No problem!"
Xin Maojiang was so excited that he jumped up. As soon as he showed his head, an arrow flew past his head. He was so frightened that he crouched down with his legs bent, ran down from the wall, and summoned dozens of experts. The students who operated the artillery mounted the only war horses in the Foundry, opened the east gate and galloped out, then made a big turn and ran towards the Kunming Pond in the south.
The rebels attacked the south main gate with fire, but no one came to stop General Xin Mao and his party...
Xu Jingzong stood in front of the door of a house, making arrangements and commanding the overall situation. In fact, a fierce battle was going on at this time, and the enemy only attacked from the front door. There was no need to coordinate at all, and no one listened to him. He just had to hold on with all his strength. . Seeing General Xin Mao and his men riding out, Xu Jingzong was immediately shocked and exclaimed: "What is this kid doing? Is he crazy? There are so many rebels outside that it is difficult to make a sneak attack!"
Although he usually criticizes General Xin Mao, except for his humble family background, in terms of talent, ability, character, and responsibility, General Xin Mao is a leader among the younger generation. Xu Jingzong may not be immune to this. satisfy. Besides, no matter what, this is my son-in-law, so we can't let him die in battle and make our daughter a widow, right?
The surrounding scribes, soldiers, and students didn't know why Xin Mao was there, so they naturally looked at each other in confusion when faced with Xu Jingzong's question.
Xu Jingzong stamped his feet and said: "Go and call Cen Changqian quickly! I want to ask him why he is sending people out at this time? It is simply sending someone to death!"
He thought that General Xin Mao was going out to attack the rebel rear lines to relieve the pressure on the front, so he was very dissatisfied with Cen Changqian. You two are usually brothers and sisters, but at this time, it is simply too much to ask General Xin Mao to go out and die!
Furthermore, even if you don't care about our usual friendship, you still know that Xin Mao will be my son-in-law, right? So many students only sent General Xin Mao to die. Did they ever put Lao Tzu's face in their eyes?
It's tolerable, but it's intolerable!
Xu Jingzong was furious, thinking about how to reprimand Cen Changqian to let this kid know that I am the boss of the academy and the highest official at the moment!
Not long after, the student who went to summons hurriedly came back, but he came back alone, and Cen Changqian was not seen.
Xu Jingzong became more and more angry, widened his eyes and said angrily: "Why doesn't that kid come?"
The student gasped and said: "Replying to Master Bo, Brother Cen said that the rebel offensive is fierce now and he cannot leave his post without permission. If Master Bo has anything important to do, please go up to the wall and give instructions in person."
Xu Jingzong's anger rose: "I have nothing to say, I just want to ask him why he sent General Xin Mao out at this time, and what is his intention?"
The student swallowed his saliva and said with an apologetic smile: "Brother Cen actually said it. He said that if Master Bo is doubtful about Xin Mao's departure, he can tell Master Bo to be calm and calm."
Xu Jingzong wondered: "What is the reason and what is the purpose?"
The student glanced at Xu Jingzong, then lowered his head and whispered: "Brother Cen said... military secrets, no comment!"
Xu Jingzong: "..."
He almost ran away on the spot, mother!
Is this being ignored? !
Although he had some resistance to coming to guard the Foundry Bureau this time in compliance with the prince's order, thinking that there was no chance of winning and it was too dangerous, but since he had already come, and as the leader of the academy students, he should do his best to defeat the rebels and immediately This next great achievement became the mainstay of the East Palace. When the prince ascended the throne in the future, it would be a feat of following the dragon.
However, the current situation is that when he first came here, the students under his command ignored him, making it difficult for him to leave within three feet of his surroundings.
In this way, once the battle is defeated and the foundry bureau falls, the crime must be attributed to him, Xu Jingzong. Who makes him the highest officer in this operation? The prince's edict was also issued to him. Don't talk about being ostracized by students. He will be the only one to take the blame when the time comes. Besides, is it difficult to be ostracized by students or is it an honor?
And if the foundry bureau was defended and the rebels' attempt to seize the firearms in the warehouse was defeated, then most of the credit would go to Cen Changqian and others.
After all, these guys take the lead and dominate the overall situation...
Xu Jingzong raised his head and looked at the heavy snow in the sky, feeling full of resentment and sadness. Even when he was dealt with by Fang Jun, he had never felt so aggrieved.
Having said that, are today’s young people so fierce?
Whether it's Fang Jun or Pei Xingjian, as well as Cen Changqian, Ouyang Tong, Xin Maojiang and others in the academy, Te Niang is all shady and ruthless, and she is very skilled in seizing class and power...
How can these old guys get along?
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General Xin Mao didn't know that his father-in-law was beating his chest and feeling angry in the foundry at the moment. He led dozens of students out of the west gate of the foundry. When he saw that there were no rebels nearby, he accelerated his horse and galloped southward in the wind and snow. After a while, he Arrive at Kunming Poolside.
Covered in heavy snow, the dam of Kunming Pool was like a long dormant snake, rising suddenly from the flat ground. General Xin Mao rode up to the dam and saw a dock built by hand on the side of the drainage outlet. More than ten people were there. A ship is moored there.
Due to the ice on the water, these ships were fixed there, and they could not move even if the wind was blowing and the snow was blowing.
General Xin Mao immediately dismounted and led a group of students to walk on the ice to the vicinity of the ship. Before they could get close to the ship, the soldiers responsible for guarding the ship rushed out. However, they all knew General Xin Mao and heard that he was going to There was no obstruction in requisitioning ships.
Xin Mao would lead people to climb on board the ship for a closer inspection. He was immediately reassured when he saw that several cannons at the bow and stern were carefully wrapped in thick oilcloth and tied tightly with hemp ropes.
"Let's all work together to move the cannonballs to the boat!"
"Here!"
Dozens of students worked together to move all the boxes of cannonballs in the warehouse onto the ship. Then Xin Mao lit a few thunderbolts and threw them on the ice, shattering the ice and blasting a passage deep into Kunming Pool. Then each ship slightly raised some sails, and the strong wind blew the sails. The ships slowly sailed along the blasted channel to the depths of Kunming Pool, and only stopped and anchored when they were more than a hundred feet away. (End of chapter)