Outside Xuanfu City, the north wind whistles, flags flutter on the top of the city, and flags flutter under the city tower.
Today is the day for military conduct in Xuanfu. Ma Fang took Ma Gui, who had just arrived at Xuanfu to take over as deputy general, standing on the city tower, watching the new military camp that had been set up under the city.
"Sir, are these soldiers and horses trained according to Qi Yuanjing's military training method?"
Ma Gui, beside Ma Fang, looked at the Ming soldiers below in surprise, looking good in spirit, but he was not sure whether it was because they were Ma Fang's officers and soldiers or some other reason.
The nearly 10,000 Ming army, Ma Gui heard a lot of rumors after he arrived at Xuanfu.
These soldiers themselves are the elite of the Xuanfu garrisons and have many combat experience, so they were selected by Ma Fang to be incorporated into the new army.
Moreover, the soldiers and horses of these three battalions can eat and drink better than those of other garrisons, and the military pay they receive can reach 50% of the standard.
Yes, even Ma Fang's most valued military service could not get the full salary, and it could only be 50% of the border army's standard.
The Liaodong camp soldiers where Qi Jiguang is located can reach 80% of the standard.
However, even so, the income of the soldiers in Xuanfu camp is more than twice that of the soldiers in the garrison, which can be considered a high salary among the soldiers in the garrison.
"Yes, both the chek camp and the buoying camp are newly practiced, and only the chek camp is modified based on the original."
Ma Fang has always had the habit of drawing elite cavalry under his command to gather for training, and he also used cavalry in a concentrated manner when fighting.
Whether he was in Datong or in Xuanfu, he had gathered a cavalry team of four or five thousand people all year round to prepare for the Mongolian cavalry's sneak attack.
From time to time, he would take his cavalry north out of the side wall and go into the grassland for patrol.
Although every time he does this, he will be protested by the "King of Shunyi", he still enjoys it.
"More than 5,000 people were drawn from the garrison to form the char camp and the bu camp, with more than 2,000 people each.
The original cavalry camp selected 2,700 people to form the new cavalry camp, and the others were included in the ches and bus camps as scouts, and the rest were used as the governor camps.
But I am worried that such a few people could stop the Mongols' raid. ”
Ma Fang looked at the cavalry camp below, which was a big circle smaller than before, and said helplessly.
Since he took over as general, his cavalry unit has not been missing more than 3,000 people.
However, according to Qi Jiguang's organization, there were only more than 2,000 people in the cavalry camp, which was much smaller.
This is really a bit useless to Ma Fang, who has repeatedly fought head-on with the Mongolian cavalry.
The cavalry camp with more than 2,000 people is difficult to block the attack of thousands of Mongolian cavalry.
Even if the Ming army is well-equipped, it is difficult to break through the opponent's military formation.
The Mongols he faced were harassing each time they went south, ranging from seven to eight thousand people to tens of thousands. Four or five thousand cavalrymen stopped them from moving south, and infantry formations were needed to support them.
"I have heard before that Qi Jiguang's military formations are mostly based on the chariot camp. Behind the infantry hall, the cavalry camp only resists the Tartars in the chariots and the infantry camps, and uses them to pursue them while they retreat, and does not fight against the Tartars."
To be honest, Qi Jiguang's fighting style is completely different from the battles commonly used by border generals.
In field battles, the border troops often do infantry formations, and cavalry harass and restrain them from left to right, rather than Qi Jiguang. Cavalry only serves pursuit tasks rather than head-on combat.
"Haha, there are hundreds of cannon cars, more than 200 Franc machines, and hundreds of bird guns. If you count the thousands of bird guns in the camp, you can barely block them.
However, with so many firearms, the baggage is also a big problem. ”
Ma Fang naturally understood the function of the firearm, but this thing is good, and it is indeed good to keep it to defend the city. However, in field battles, it consumes a lot of gunpowder and lead.
In this way, the Ming army had to carry a lot of food and grass, but also a lot of gunpowder and lead, which increased the pressure on the Ming army's transportation capacity, which was not rich, sharply increased.
This is also the reason why the complete Qi Jiguang new military camp still needs to be equipped with several supplies. The supplies camp transports supplies back and forth, otherwise it will not be able to support a major war at all.
In other words, Qi Jiguang's tactics can be used in defense without any leakage, but if it is an expedition, it is far from enough, and more baggage troops need to be added to undertake transportation tasks.
This is too restrictive to Ma Fang, who is used to taking cavalry out of the grassland and fighting wherever he fights, so he naturally doesn't like this kind of tactic.
At this time, a general wearing a wardrobe quickly came up from the bottom of the city to report: "Report to the two adults, the new military camp has been assembled. Please give me instructions."
"Just start the drill."
Ma Fang ordered loudly.
"As for orders."
The general agreed and then stood up and got down the city wall. Soon after, a fast horse rushed out of Xuanfu City and ran towards the military formation.
Soon, Ma Fang and Ma Gui saw the Ming army formations begin to move on the city tower. The ches camp and the buzhou camp seemed to be mixed together and slowly heading down the city. The cavalry camp was divided into two teams to protect both sides of the queue.
The chariots in the chariot camp are divided into two columns, one on the left and one on the right, and the soldiers of the steward camp were in the middle.
As they approached the city gate, suddenly the military flags were waving in the army formation, and then the two teams of cavalry, each of which suddenly accelerated to the front of the left.
Ma Fang and Ma Gui were not surprised. When they saw this scene, they guessed that it was a demonstration of the reaction of the cavalry when they were raided by the enemy.
Immediately, the two teams of cavalry gathered and continued to move forward, but they started to turn in an orderly manner less than three miles away. Then a wave of bird gunmen broke out from the cavalry, and blue smoke suddenly filled the sky above the cavalry, and then arrows were shot out from the cavalry.
After a circle, the cavalry still gave a demonstration as they did just now, and then retreated toward the direction of the chariot camp.
At this time, the chariots had changed drastically, and chariots were quickly spliced after the cavalry assaulted.
The leading chariots were cross-sectional, and the rear chariots quickly followed and connected to each other, and in a short while they were connected to form a small city.
There are iron chains connected to the gaps between the vehicles, which Ma Fang and Ma Gui have known for a long time.
If an enemy cavalry assault is attacked, he will not be able to rush into the army even if he can get close to the carriage. He can only dismount and demolish the several iron chains with his bare hands.
After the iron chain, the Ming army infantry had already completed the entire team with shields and bird guns, and the bird gunners could hide behind the shield and shoot outside.
At the same time, there were wooden boards on the sports car that were directly placed on the iron chain. This was a way to prevent the Mongolian cavalry from throwing arrows in the distance and killing infantry in the army.
"It seems that the military said that if the rank of the army did not cooperate with the advance, the rank of the ranks could be connected by vehicles, and there would not be such a big gap."
When Magui saw the soldiers in the Chezhang quickly forming a formation, he nodded. The time was almost the same, and the infantry would come into contact with the Mongolian cavalry head-on.
However, it is extraordinary to complete the construction of a mobile city in such a short time. It seems that it has been a lot of training.
As long as the chariot formation is formed, to be honest, commanding and confronting the Tatar cavalry in such a military formation is much better than under infantry sanitation.
"He hastily built a formation, but it's good to form such a defense in such a short time."
Ma Fang was quite satisfied. If he brought these infantry out of the side wall, he would not be worried about being raided by Mongolian cavalry.
As long as the cavalry can buy this time for the infantry, the military formation will become stronger.
"Well, there are caltrops on the cannon truck, which can be thrown outside the array, and can be reinforced with wooden stakes between the iron chains."
Ma Gui also read the "strategy" written by Qi Jiguang, but they also knew that this was something that needed to be strengthened when encountering tough guys.
The Mongolians launched a group charge. After quickly approaching the Ming army formation, they did not rush up randomly. They would simply organize teams before charging.
This time, we can give the Ming army a moment of breathing and strengthen the entire defensive front.
"In fact, it is to train diligently. Qi Yuanjing concentrated the short military pay on these battalions. These people will work hard when they train." Ma Fang understood why he didn't give this new battalion so much military pay, just like Liaodong, he could fight.
In fact, it was not that he was unwilling to give more money, but that the superiors allocated so much money, and it was not enough to pay their subordinates.
The military pay of some of the soldiers guarding the city was deducted to the battalion soldiers, making them the main force of the battle formation. This is the economic account calculated by Qi Jiguang.
As long as the battle is won, there will be generous rewards.
I lost, and I ended up losing all.
As for why Qi Jiguang can pay 80% of his salary, while Ma Fang can only pay 50% of his salary, there is nothing we can do about it.
Although Xuanfu and Liaodong both belong to the border army, the Ministry of War pays the same.
But on the Xuanfu side, the money that the Ministry of War pulled out of the capital was already drifted away once, and then they had to pass it through the hands of officials such as Governor General, Governor and Bing Beidao, so naturally only half of it was left.
This is because he, Ma Fang, is related to the capital, so he is not that ruthless in terms of face.
There is a border town in Liaodong, with a Liaodong governor above and a military preparation road below. Moreover, the place is even more lawless. Officials will not leave the city easily because anything can happen in the wild.
There was less restriction and there were border generals eyeing each other, so the officials there did not dare to be too rash, at least they could be able to live up to their face.
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In addition, there were frequent wars in Liaodong before, so there were many vacancies in the army.
With this part of the gap, Qi Jiguang has more room to move.
In fact, there are also Xuanfu, but there are many garrisons here, so it is easy to replenish the number of troops. I don’t think about Liaodong. Because the climate is bitter and cold, the population is not growing rapidly, and it is difficult to replenish the number of troops.
With the sound of guns and cannons in the chariot array, the drill was coming to an end.
In fact, Ma Fang and Ma Gui are looking at the reaction speed of Buying and Cheying. After so long training, they only care about the results of the drill.
Ma Fang looked up at the sky. In two months, the Xuanfu would be in winter.
At that time, we have to go out of the frontier again, but we have to face many difficulties.
Ma Fang was guarding the ground and liked to take the initiative to attack, and directly marched around the grassland with her strong men.
Such military deterrence is more effective than anything else.
At the very least, even if the Mongols have any ideas after observing them from afar, they will take the initiative to detour to other places.
"The third camp is almost done training. I plan to take them out of the grassland at the end of the month."
Ma Fang turned her head and said to Ma Gui on the side.
"Sir, you don't need to be tired. Just take someone there."
In his early years, Ma Fang also stationed in Datong, which was to let him support him, not only protecting Xuanfu, but also protecting Yansui and other towns.
Ma Fang led his troops out of the grassland another characteristic, that is, the difference between decisions and actions will not exceed half a month, which is definitely a model of speed in soldiers.
Ma Fang didn't want to lead thousands of people out of the frontier to show off his power, but ended up falling into the trap of the Mongols.
Therefore, the attack time and route are uncertain, so there is no chance of ambushing people at all.
"The Ministry of War will call you, you should have guessed it."
Ma Fang looked at Ma Gui and said with a smile, "I haven't had much time in the border town. This year depends on your performance. If it is good, I will recommend you to take over as the General Officer of Xuanfu."
"Mr. Thank you for your cultivation."
Ma Gui is not a flatterer, and he still likes to go straight.
Most generals from the border town admire Ma Fang. After all, there were not many Ming generals who dared to fight Altan Khan's army head-on. The most important thing is that the people are still alive and have a prosperous career.
"You can go with me at that time, and you will be instructed, and I will just watch it."
Ma Fang continued.
Ma Gui knew that this was Ma Fang testing himself to see if he could take over his job.
Ma Gui had no doubt about Ma Fang's recommendation.
Ma Fang has a second cabinet assistant in the capital, and the Ministry of War has a strong relationship, so no one in the border town does not know about it.
After Ma Fang, he relied on his courage to fight and fought, from a small soldier to a guerrilla warrior, and became the deputy general guarding the road, he received many special treatments from the capital.
Food, grass, military pay, and additional military and horses are definitely the best, so they can avoid making others jealous.
He dared to fight with his troops, but his logistics was sufficient.
But unlike others, you have to calculate the allocation of money and food to guard a city.
It was a bit exaggerated to think that the Ming army was greedy from top to bottom.
Originally, I didn’t have much money and food to get. I had to ensure that my personal guards had so many garrisons and military forts under my command, so I could only calculate the allocation and meet the basic survival needs. The border troops would not live a poor life.
If you don’t deduct money and food in your hands, and when you really want to use your life, then what can you come out to boost morale?
I really thought that just talking can save the country, and I had to take out real money and silver to make the soldiers die.
Therefore, the generals of the Ming Dynasty could only bear the reputation of drinking blood from soldiers and deduct money and food.
Of course, there are also people who are greedy for money, but in fact, there are not many.
Otherwise, why did the generals and generals in the garrison do their jobs to show the court, and their soldiers are willing to work hard.
Thinking about those mutinies, most of them are secret instructions from the generals and generals, and they can figure out the truth.
"This matter is kept confidential. You can prepare food and grass secretly and report to the Governor's headquarters when we set off."
Ma Fang lowered her voice and said to Ma Gui, "Although the north is already the territory of King Shunyi, we have to be more careful when doing things.
If he was so obedient, why would the court still have to station a large army in the border town? ”
"What the sir said is."
Ma Gui naturally knew this. It would be good if Altan Khan didn't come to fight, but the court was still on guard.
"Let's go down and see these armies."
Ma Fang took Ma Gui down the city wall and rode his horse and soon got into the car formation.
Both of them are familiar with firearms, so what they see most is the situation of firearms on the cannon trucks, asking about the number of training and launches and maintenance details.
Firearms are a bit expensive, and wear and maintenance are things that military generals need to pay close attention to.
"Huaiyi, I heard that Liaodong has specially built a special chariot for transporting supplies?"
Ma Fang asked about the first general.
"Yes, there are two battalions of supplies in Liaodong now, and one battalion in Jizhen. They were both practicing in Jizhen in their early years."
Then the general introduced the difference between the baggage cart and the cannon cart, and he said it in detail. (This chapter ends)