Chapter 184: Ceremonial Soldiers' Regulations, Combat Strategies, and Concepts of Military Syst
Chapter 184: Ceremonial Soldiers' Regulations, Combat Strategies, and Concepts of Military System Change
Because of the multi-functional tactical backpack,
In the end, Lan Yu did not go to meet the King of Liao and others, but took away all the backpacks that had been made.
Inside the military tent, as Lan Yu and his personal guards left, the originally solemn atmosphere suddenly became warm.
Liu Heiying, Wu Fuliu, Zhang Yu and others rushed up and looked at Lu Yunyi with expectant eyes.
In the end, it was Liu Heiying who took the initiative to ask: "Brother Yun'er, can we go fight this battle?"
Lu Yunyi didn't say too much, just nodded slightly:
"There is a great chance that our front-line scouts will be able to participate in the Southwest War.
At least the general has no objection, but whether or not you can go still depends on the court’s decision.”
After hearing this, everyone present became excited, especially Zhang Yu, whose face had turned extremely red.
I didn't expect that I had just participated in the Northern Expedition.
It’s unexpected that we can participate in the Southwest War so soon!
He had more opportunities to accomplish merit so easily than in his entire life.
He clenched his hands tightly at his side and his body was almost shaking with excitement.
Seeing them like this, Lu Yunyi smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Xu Zengshou and Guo Quan, and asked:
"Go to the southwest, do you want to go?"
"Of course I will go!"
Xu Zengshou spoke first, his eyes sparkling, as if he was in charge.
But he soon became depressed, sighed softly, and said cowardly:
"I still have to go back to Beijing to ask my elder brother and sister-in-law."
Guo Quan had no shackles, as he had many brothers.
He was originally a nobody in the family, and no one cared where he went. He nodded directly:
"Sir, if there is an opportunity to fight, we must not miss it."
Lu Yunyi nodded gently:
"In this case, make preparations early.
Tomorrow you will begin collecting maps, topography and military reports about the southwest region. I will formulate training plans based on these.
We also need to find old soldiers in the army who participated in the Yunnan war and fought against "Yuan Liang Wang Ba Zhashi Walmi".
Questions about combat experience and many military matters, topography, local customs, etc. must all be recorded.
It is not easy for the soldiers of the front scout department to do this, so you and your friends will do it together."
Guo Quan and Xu Zengshou faced each other seriously and said in unison: "Yes!"
They have many old friends in their family, so it is not difficult to do this.
But if the front scouts were to do it, it would be even more difficult.
Battle experience and enemy experience are both extremely precious things, and will never be revealed unless it is to someone close to you.
Lu Yunyi thought carefully in his heart, and then looked at Zhang Yu:
"There are many former Yuan officials in the army. They have been moving around a lot these days, trying to find out about the war in Yunnan."
Zhang Yu looked puzzled and said:
"General, the general participated in the Yunnan war. Why can't he directly retrieve the military reports and combat records?"
Lu Yunyi waved his hand: "I will go and look at the written record book.
However, battlefields are ever-changing, and oral accounts are always more detailed than written accounts. Some unknown details will not be recorded in writing.
In war, we must be absolutely sure of our success and not allow for any mistakes.
In short, write down everything you hear. You may not need it, but be prepared early."
Zhang Yu's face was serious, his body was straight, and he said loudly: "Yes!"
Lu Yunyi looked at Wu Fuliu and ordered:
"Take some soldiers and turn back, travel at night.
Bring the convoy carrying the captured trophies and silver as soon as possible, and use the remaining 70,000 taels of silver as rewards to distribute to the soldiers."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire military tent was suddenly filled with astonishment.
"My lord, is there something wrong?"
Wu Fuliu's face was solemn. He had been in poverty since childhood and was very sensitive to money.
He felt that something was unusual when he suddenly had to pay out all the 70,000 taels of silver.
Lu Yunyi looked calm:
"Nothing happened, but I felt that the soldiers were running too fast.
I have to work all year long, it's very hard, I need to give you some more money to settle down.
If we can really go to the southwest to fight, it will help our brothers have fewer worries.
The money should be sent out early, and when it reaches the capital, it should be sent back quickly through the post station.
You have to keep a close eye on it, the capital city is very expensive.
Don't let them spend the money on gambling and women's bellies. After all, some should be left for their families.
When the bounty is distributed, they can do whatever they want with it. It’s what they worked so hard to earn, so they can spend it as they like.”
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the military tent became lively again. They were all generals, so these silver coins were naturally nothing.
What they valued was the high morale of the soldiers after they received the money!
Wu Fuliu's face was serious, and he said quickly:
"I will lead my troops there right away and urge them to march day and night."
"Go."
His gaze stayed on them for a long time.
Lu Yunyi felt a little emotional, and had some enlightenment in his heart.
Money is just a tool and medium of exchange for the Ming Dynasty.
If money cannot be converted into strength, then it is useless to the Ming Dynasty.
Giving rewards to soldiers and exchanging money for their fighting power and courage is one of the fastest ways to enhance the strength of the Ming Dynasty.
Putting aside his thoughts, Lu Yunyi looked at Liu Heiying, who was sweating profusely.
A smile appeared on his face involuntarily:
"Go and fetch the spoils of this trip and the list of military merits. I will check them and report them to the army tomorrow."
"Yes!"
"Alright, alright, let's all go."
Lu Yunyi waved his hand, and Liu Heiying and others left quickly.
The military tent suddenly felt empty. Lu Yunyi didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt much cooler.
He walked to the side, filled the basin with water, and put his head in it.
咕噜 咕噜
The slightly cool water soaked his face, and the irritability in his heart quietly receded.
Now that you have a goal, there is no need to look ahead or behind.
Lu Yunyi wandered around in the military tent, thinking about the war in the southwest and the affairs in the capital, and he couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
So, he sat down at the table, took out his writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone,
I plan to set the rules for the ceremonial guards first and report to them tomorrow.
After pondering for a moment, Lu Yunyi's thoughts became extremely calm. He paused and wrote heavily!
[Lu Yunyi’s opinion on the Ming Dynasty’s ceremonial soldiers]
I. General Provisions:
"Zuo Zhuan" says: "The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs."
In order to demonstrate the powerful military strength of our Ming Dynasty, enhance the cohesion between the north and the south, and expand the influence of the country, this military etiquette regulation is specially formulated.
The ceremonial guard activities should follow the principles of solemnity, order, safety and harmony, and demonstrate the majesty and strict discipline of the Northern Expedition troops.
2. Preparation of the guard of honor,
The Northern Expedition Army established a coordinating department headed by General Lan Yu, which was responsible for the overall planning, organization, coordination and logistical support of the ceremonial activities.
Select the participating troops carefully to ensure that the soldiers are of high quality, well-equipped and well-trained.
At the same time, special attention was paid and proper arrangements were made for disabled soldiers to take the lead in participating in the ceremonial guard, reflecting the Ming Dynasty's care and respect.
3. Process of ceremonial soldiers
Opening:
Your Majesty will preside over the ceremony personally, read the imperial edict on ceremonial guard, and announce the start of the ceremonial guard, in order to demonstrate the great power of our Ming Dynasty.
conduct:
The disabled soldiers' phalanx will go first: As a special arrangement, the disabled soldiers' phalanx will enter before other phalanxes.
It shows the Ming Dynasty’s care and respect for those who have made contributions to the country.
The square formation should be designed reasonably to ensure that disabled soldiers can complete their ceremonial duties safely and smoothly.
Infantry phalanx: Each infantry phalanx enters the venue in turn according to the predetermined order.
The number of phalanxes and soldiers can be adjusted according to actual conditions, but the overall scale should be grand and majestic.
Each phalanx should maintain neat formation and coordinated steps to demonstrate the strictness of the Ming army.
If you want to kill, you can use infantry tactics such as "infantry assault" and "forming a formation to block" to show off your skills.
Cavalry Phalanx:
Following closely behind the infantry phalanx, the cavalry phalanx will demonstrate its speed and strength and charge quickly.
Similarly, the number of phalanxes and soldiers must be arranged reasonably according to the venue and safety factors.
If you want to kill, you can use cavalry tactics such as "cavalry encirclement" and "circumvention and separation".
Chariot Phalanx:
The chariot formation will demonstrate the Ming army's heavy equipment and tactical capabilities.
The chariots should be well-equipped and arranged in an orderly manner, showing the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty's military equipment.
Such as: siege vehicle, battering ram.
Firearms Square: As the pinnacle of ceremonial guards, the Firearms Square will showcase the Ming army’s firearms equipment and tactical use.
Through live-fire shooting demonstrations or simulated exercises, the Ming army's absolute leadership and courageous progress in the era of firearms are demonstrated.
Safety assurance:
Strengthen security and protection work during the guard of honor to ensure the smooth progress of the guard of honor activities.
Strict safety education and training are provided to the participating troops, and emergency plans are formulated to deal with emergencies.
Special attention and care were given to the disabled soldiers, with doctors and auxiliary staff.
Ensure their safe participation in ceremonial activities and be prepared to deal with any unexpected situations that may occur.
Four: Closing Ceremony
After the Guard of Honor, the Closing Ceremony was held. His Majesty announced the success of the Guard of Honor and delivered a speech to express his consolation to the soldiers and preparation personnel who participated in the exercise.
At the same time, individuals and groups with outstanding performance will be commended and rewarded to boost the morale of the Ming army.
The pen tip slides smoothly and the whole thing is done in one go without any pause!
Lu Yunyi looked at the full page of words in front of him, and he breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Since the Five Military Commandery will select the best, there is no need to delve into the details.
Just submit the general outline. If you are selected, it will not be too late to formulate it later.
Compared with the detailed battle plan, this outline does not involve the number of people and details.
Lu Yunyi did it easily, taking less than two quarters of an hour.
He picked up the paper and saw that the ink was not dry yet, so he blew it gently.
A unique smell of ink wafted towards him, making Lu Yunyi feel a little more at ease.
He put the charter away and stuffed it into an envelope.
Then he took out a piece of rice paper and prepared to roughly draw up some combat strategies and plans for the war in the southwest.
[The plan for the front army scouts to follow the army to conquer Luchuan]
1. Operational background and objectives:
The purpose of this operation was to conquer the Luchuan area in the Dali Prefecture of Yunnan Province.
The region is controlled by the rebellious envoy Silunfa and his remnants.
They attacked the border many times, posing a serious threat to the border security of the Ming Dynasty.
The 5,000 soldiers of the Northern Expedition Army's front scout unit will serve as the vanguard and scout troops.
Responsible for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and initial offensive missions, providing strong support for subsequent military advances and attacks.
2. The front scout unit needs to do:
Intelligence gathering:
The scouts will go deep into the hinterland of Luchuan from the Yunnan Provincial Administration Office.
Through covert reconnaissance means, key intelligence such as enemy troop deployment, defensive fortifications, terrain and topography is collected to provide a basis for decision-making for the central army.
Real-time monitoring: With the ten-man general flag as the base, spread out to establish a scout network.
Monitor enemy movements in a timely manner to ensure that the command center can quickly grasp battlefield changes, adjust combat plans in a timely manner, and implement them steadily on the battlefield.
Leading the attack:
Use the reconnaissance results to guide the subsequent main force to the best attack route, avoid the enemy's defensive areas, and improve the efficiency of the attack.
Harassment and sabotage:
While ensuring their own safety, they harass and destroy the enemy's important supply lines, reconnaissance nodes, and ambush sites to weaken the enemy's combat effectiveness.
3. Requirements for individual combat capabilities and detailed drills
Tactical literacy:
Based on the small flag team, each team of scouts must have a high degree of tactical awareness.
Able to make quick judgments based on the battlefield situation and perform flexible and changeable tactical tasks.
The forward scouts will then conduct detailed training based on these tactics.
Recruit literate soldiers in the army, disperse them into various teams, and actively carry out communication to ensure that military orders are correct.
Shooting skills:
Be proficient in the use of various weapons, including bows, arrows, crossbows and other long-range weapons, to ensure effective strikes on the enemy from a concealed position.
Fighting in the southwestern forests is different from fighting on the grasslands. Everything is based on concealing oneself before striking the target.
Subsequent training focused on crossing obstacles, climbing over mountains and forests, and improving shooting accuracy while concealing oneself.
Survival Skills:
Master wilderness survival skills, including direction judgment, concealment and camouflage, wilderness first aid, etc., to ensure combat effectiveness in harsh environments.
The front-line scout department would collect the combat experience of veterans in Yunnan, summarize it, and distribute it widely.
Maneuverability:
Possessing good physical fitness and mobility, they are able to move quickly in complex terrain to complete reconnaissance and combat missions.
The point! The point!
Simulate the conditions of southwestern mountain forests and carry out weight-bearing and physical training.
Psychological quality:
Possessing an indomitable will and calm and courageous decision-making ability, he is able to remain calm and complete the mission when alone and in danger.
Military doctors complete the psychological construction of soldiers and receive more rewards.
IV. Preliminary Operational Plan
Deployment phase:
The scouts of the front army were divided into several groups, and each group was composed of a hundred people, with a small flag of ten people as the basis.
Led by an experienced team of 100 men, refer to the first system of the ten-class team.
Conduct detailed pre-war mobilization and skills training for each group to ensure that each scout has a clear understanding of the mission objectives, combat requirements and safety precautions.
Prepare necessary reconnaissance equipment and combat supplies,
Including bows and arrows, crossbows, armor, dry food, water bottles, compasses, maps, etc.
Reconnaissance phase:
Each team moved in a fan-shaped manner, and went deep into the hinterland of Luchuan before the main force to clear the obstacles ahead.
Use terrain cover to conduct covert reconnaissance.
Collect information on enemy troop deployment, fortifications, topography, etc.
If there is an ambush, fight if you can, retreat if you can't, and quickly intercept your colleagues to create a situation where you have more people against fewer.
Harassment and sabotage phase:
Based on the reconnaissance results, we selected important enemy supply lines, scout nodes and other targets for harassment and destruction.
Based on the explored terrain, we can predict the enemy's route and ambush location in advance, and carry out counter-ambush and anti-encirclement.
Take advantage of the cover of night or bad weather to launch a surprise attack, evacuate the scene quickly, avoid direct confrontation with the enemy's main force, and preserve your manpower.
Leading the attack phase:
According to the instructions of the central army, guide the subsequent main force to advance along the best offensive route.
Set up road signs and guide signs at key nodes to ensure that the main force arrives at the designated battlefield smoothly.
Retreat and summary phase:
After completing the reconnaissance and guidance missions, they retreated to a safe area in an orderly manner according to the instructions of the central army.
Organize combat summary meetings to analyze combat gains and losses, summarize experiences and lessons, and provide reference for subsequent operations.
Five: Notes
Stay safe:
During reconnaissance and combat, always put safety first, avoid unnecessary casualties, and keep those who are useful.
Be flexible:
Adjust the combat plan in time according to the changes in the battlefield situation. It is better to do nothing than to make mistakes to ensure the smooth completion of the mission.
Keep in touch:
Keep communication between teams and with the central army open, and deliver intelligence and instructions in a timely manner.
Strict discipline:
Strictly implement combat discipline and regulations to ensure that the troops' actions are unified and orderly.
This is the first edition of the Southwest Operations Strategy, which was subsequently modified and supplemented based on written military reports, maps, and the oral accounts of veteran soldiers.
This time Lu Yunyi wrote very slowly, as each strategy required careful consideration.
Although what I am working on now is the general outline, as the chief commander of the front-line scout department, there will be some rough arrangements of soldiers when writing each strategy.
A trace of fatigue flashed across Lu Yunyi's eyes. He looked up and found that an hour had passed.
Lu Yunyi let out a long sigh, his face showing deep thought. He had some ideas in his mind, and after thinking it over again and again, he decided to write them down.
The strategic objectives and military system changes achieved by the Front Army Scouting Division:
Before this battle, the army scout department will try for the first time to break up the organization and form a soldier system of ten people, so as to achieve modular application and focus on flexibility and efficiency.
Like the current front-line scout unit, it is plug-and-play.
The forward scouts will conduct an initial trial with a small number of squads.
Replace combat generals in different combat environments to make the best use of personal abilities and organizational deployment.
For example, the generals in a fight with the enemy and the generals in a squadron advance are not restricted to the same person and can be changed at any time.
Emphasize individual ability, highlight organizational ability, and weaken personal connections between soldiers.
Having written this, Lu Yunyi frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
As early as the war in Liaowang County, he discovered some clues.
Wu Fuliu is good at charging into the enemy lines, while Zhang Yu is good at overall command.
Wu Fuliu was the chief officer in defeating the King of Liao. The scouts of the front army made rapid progress and quickly wiped out the enemy forces, which was like a hot knife through butter.
However, it was somewhat insufficient when it came to defending the village of King Huining and Marshal Duoyan, and the stalemate.
After Zhang Yu was replaced as the commander, the progress of the battlefield was rapid, and the efficiency of killing young and strong enemy troops was greatly enhanced.
The same is true for the Northern Expedition Army.
In the army there are the general, left and right deputy generals, left and right lieutenant generals, and the heads of each department each have their own duties and are good at making their own plans.
But Lu Yunyi felt that this was not thorough enough, and perhaps it could be more radical.
With the overall command structure unchanged,
By changing the squad command system, we can achieve victory on the local battlefield, thereby accumulating and expanding it into a global victory.
Lu Yunyi didn’t know whether he could succeed, but he felt he could give it a try.
(End of this chapter)