Although people always die in wars, Liu Ruyi has already adapted to all this after serving in the army for many years!
But when he received the string of cold numbers handed over by Huolang, Liu Ruyi's heart was still inevitably filled with ups and downs.
Against Azig, the sneak attack on Shenyang City, the sneak attack on Haug, plus the scouts who died in the battle, as well as injuries and attrition on the march, the Caishi Army paid the price of nearly two thousand casualties during this expedition. Among them, the battle There were more than 1,300 dead, more than 200 seriously injured, and the casualty rate was close to 30%!
Since several battles were long-distance raids, there were many corpses of soldiers who died in battle, but the Caishi Army did not recapture them. They were destined to sleep alone in this strange land of Liaodong!
Thinking of the scene when their parents, their wives, and their children came to see off the army during the expedition, Liu Ruyi felt like a knife was twisting in her heart!
Even if they can pay money to soothe the trauma of their loved ones, their lives will really never come back!
"Hiss~~~!" Liu Ruyi took a deep breath!
Some things you can choose to forget, but some things you can never forget!
These soldiers who used their blood and bodies to pave the way for themselves and clear obstacles must give them an explanation!
"Brother, are you okay?" Huo Lang looked at Liu Ruyi's pale face and asked worriedly.
Liu Ruyi shook her head, "It's okay, I just feel a little uncomfortable!"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Huo Lang and suddenly said: "Huo Lang, do you think our trip to Liaodong is worth it?"
Huo Lang was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Liu Ruyi meant, but after a moment, he said: "Brother, we are soldiers! The duty of a soldier is to obey orders! The imperial court ordered us to come to Songjin to rescue people, so we have to come! There’s nothing worthwhile about this!”
Liu Ruyi nodded, "You're right! As a soldier, how can you remain indifferent to the invasion of alien races? I don't regret this battle, and I can't regret it!"
Liu Ruyi paused for a moment and then said: "Huo Lang, what do you think about this battle against the Qing army? If our Caishi Army has the current combat strength, how can our army win if we face each other head-on?"
Huo Lang thought for a while and then said: "Brother, what our Colorful Stone Army is most proud of is firearms! The Qing army is all cavalry. We in Shandong cannot raise so many war horses! If we use the cavalry army Against the cavalry, we are inherently at a disadvantage! I and the artillery student on that day had the same idea. Only by strengthening our firearms, forming a formation, and using the power of firearms to confront the Qing army, this is our advantage!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "We must organize the army without delay!"
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The night at the seaside is quiet but peaceful.
On the beach, there was a bonfire, and the soldiers were laughing and eating and drinking. On the other side, the dark waves beat desperately against the rocks on the shore, roaring!
This scene may seem strange, but it is very harmonious. Perhaps only those who have experienced it will understand what it feels like.
Liu Ruyi stood on the beach, letting the cool sea breeze blow over her face, and quietly looked at the noisy soldiers on the beach!
Although these soldiers are vulgar and humble, they are the ones who laid the foundation of the Colored Stone Army. They are the foundation for everything Liu Ruyi has!
It was a rare time for the soldiers to relax. Tonight, Liu Ruyi did not want to give them any more restraints. Liu Ruyi took out all the fine wine seized from the Hauge camp and let these men drink it all at once!
This is the hinterland of Tashan, completely under the control of the Ming army. Liu Ruyi will not worry about any unscrupulous people coming here to cause trouble!
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night for the soldiers!
"General, why don't you go have a drink with the boys? Everyone has been waiting for the general!" At this time, Chunwa staggered up to Liu Ruyi with a large bowl of strong wine.
Liu Ruyi smiled and took the wine bowl from Chun Wa, drank more than half of it, and said with a smile: "Are they looking for me to drink, or do you want to drink from me?"
"Hehe!" Chunwa smiled and said a little shyly: "General, I respect you for your humiliation! Without your teachings, I, Chunwa, would not be where I am today!"
"Haha! Why did you remember to tell me this today?" Liu Ruyi smiled.
Chunwa's face was a little hot, and she said awkwardly: "Nothing else, nothing else! It's just that I just want to have a drink with the general!"
Liu Ruyi laughed loudly and kicked Chun Wa hard, "You want a woman, right?"
Chunwa didn't even dare to look into Liu Ruyi's eyes, her head almost dropped to her chest.
"Just think! This is a man's instinct! Don't be shy! Don't worry! I will keep what should be given to you! But, not now! Wait until we return to Caishi Town!"
Liu Ruyi put her arm around Chunwa's shoulders, sat down on the beach, and said: "Chunwa, just in time, tell me, how can we win if the spearmen of the Caishi Army fight against the cavalry of the Shangqing Army?"
Chunwa was startled, and most of his drunkenness had dissipated. He thought for a long time and then said: "General, judging from my humble position, if we use pikemen to fight against the Qing cavalry, our winning rate is actually very small! In these few battles with the Qing army,
In the battle, I also gained experience in humble positions! The Qing cavalry's attack was too fierce. After all, our sons are flesh and blood! Even if they can resist the horses, they will be harvested by the Qing cavalry! If you want to use pikemen against cavalry
, it must be like Grandpa Yue’s heavy armored soldiers!"
Liu Ruyi nodded. Most of the Manchus and Mongolians were carnivorous. In terms of stature, their innate advantages were stronger than those of the Ming army!
Even if their strength and skills can be compensated for through acquired training, their height and arm length advantage makes it difficult for the Ming army to catch up!
If you are training heavy armor soldiers, you must be tall and physically strong. With the addition of complex armor, the cost will increase a lot!
The most important thing is that if you are training heavy armor soldiers, you must choose your weapons carefully!
In Yue Fei's era, against the Jin Army, a hook sickle was used, mainly to cut off the cavalry's legs! But this thing was too complicated and not very practical!
The most excellent one is the Mo Dao of the Tang Army during the Sui and Tang Dynasties!
The Mo Dao can be said to be a purely men's weapon, and it cannot be used by those who are not tall and strong!
Its power has been proven by the heroic and invincible Tang Army with facts, and there is no need to elaborate on it!
But Modao has been lost for many years. Although it is not a big problem for Liu Ruyi in terms of money, it is a bit difficult for the Caishi Army in terms of candidates and weapons!
But if we want to fight the Qing army head-on, it is absolutely unavoidable!
Liu Ruyi knew in his heart that if he could train a qualified heavy armored force, it would be a great help to the Caishi Army!
The number of these heavy armored soldiers does not need to be too large, but they must be refined. They must resist the Qing army's charge under the most brutal offensive of the Qing army, delaying and accumulating time and opportunities for the subsequent outbreak of firearms!
Therefore, no matter how difficult this thing is, you must have the courage to try it!
"Chunwa, you should pay more attention to this matter. When I return to Caishi Town, I will talk to you about this issue! There is no war these days, so you can think about it! It's best to find more understanding people.
Let’s discuss this with people in this area! If this can be accomplished, I will give you a great credit!” Liu Ruyi said.
"General, do you really want to train heavy armor?" Chunwa couldn't help but be overjoyed!
Liu Ruyi nodded, "Time waits for no one! It's time for our Colored Stone Army to break out! I want everyone in the world to understand the true combat power of our Colored Stone Army! Each of you can't slack off!"
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The night was already dark, and there was a drizzle in the sky, but this did not affect the soldiers' interest at all. Tonight, they were destined to indulge and vent their anger to the end!
Liu Ruyi walked around among the various armies and became quite drunk. She leaned on a smooth rock by the sea and stared blankly at the patter of raindrops in the sky.
It has been a few years since she came to this world, and Liu Ruyi has completely adapted to life in this world!
But whenever it is quiet at night, Liu Ruyi always feels an inexplicable feeling of loneliness in her heart!
Just like an old song by a certain king of later generations sang, "When there are many people, you are most silent and your smile is lonely..."
In fact, if you calm down and think about it carefully, it is not this society that is impetuous, but the human heart!
It’s already the end of October, November is about to enter, and winter is coming!
The drizzle in late autumn and early winter was very cool, and the ticking patter hit her face, which sharpened Liu Ruyi's tired nerves a lot!
At this point, the situation in Ming Dynasty has basically stabilized temporarily!
Although Li Zicheng danced very happily in the Central Plains, and Zhang Xianzhong was also sharpening his sword in Huguang, bandits were bandits, and these two people did not pose any threat to Liu Ruyi at all!
In this Battle of Songjin, the most elite combat power of the Ming Dynasty was preserved, and the imperial court also had energy and troops to free up its hands to attack Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong!
The general trend is gradually developing in a good direction!
However, in the next step, Liu Ruyi is not ready to play the role of a paper framer again!
The Caishi Army has gone through enough wars, and the soldiers have rich war experience. After these years of hard work, Liu Ruyi's financial situation is getting better and better. After so many years of accumulation, it is time to explode.
It’s time!
At present, the Caishi Army only has 10,000 troops. This small number of troops can no longer meet Liu Ruyi's needs and goals. Large-scale military expansion is urgent!
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At this time, Hai Lanzhu walked to Liu Ruyi's side with some hesitation, "Ruyi, she, she wants to see you!"
"Who?" Liu Ruyi was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
Hai Lanzhu bit her red lips and said, "Yes, it's Bumu Butai!"
"Huh?" Liu Ruyi frowned, "Isn't she in Tashan City? How come she is here?"
Hai Lanzhu was afraid that Liu Ruyi would be angry, so she quickly explained: "Yes, I asked her to come here!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, suddenly smiled, and held Hai Lanzhu in his arms, "Tell me about it! What are you thinking in your little heart?"
Hai Lanzhu saw that there was no anger in Liu Ruyi's eyes, and then she felt relieved, "Ruyi, you, you know, I am doing this for your own good!"
"Haha! Why is it for my own good?" Liu Ruyi said with a bad smile.
"Ruyi, you..." Hai Lanzhu was forced to speak by Liu Ruyi, and tears began to well up in her eyes.
Liu Ruyi couldn't help feeling a little distressed, and hurriedly said: "I'm joking with you! How can I take it seriously so easily? Now that she's here, I have to give you some face! Come on, let's go see her!"
Only then did Hai Lanzhu burst into laughter, took Liu Ruyi's hand, and walked towards the main tent.