"The navy is an offensive arm, which requires that the navy must be able to not only conduct ocean operations, but also be able to project combat power to land. This is why I am preparing to form the Marine Corps."
Regarding what the navy is, Zuo Mengeng can guarantee that no one in this world understands it better than him.
Including those Europeans who conducted great voyages for hundreds of years.
The European navies of this era also had a messy division of responsibilities, and had no specific concept of landing operations at all.
After understanding his intention, everyone in the navy was of course extremely happy.
In the new army, the navy is a rising star. Coupled with the Chinese people's inherent emphasis on land over sea, they instinctively cannot hold their head high in front of their big brother, the army.
Many people still think that the navy is there to help the army.
After Zuo Menggeng explained the navy's combat philosophy, these people understood that the navy had great potential.
Think about it, in the future, hundreds or even thousands of navy ships will be dispatched collectively and sail to the coast of a country. After the fire attack, the Marine Corps will directly land, capture the city and territory, and destroy the country to show their power. Everyone can't help but get excited.
E Hong thought for a while and suggested: "According to the commander-in-chief's plan, the current Marine Corps has two brigades. Together they are one division. It is better to name it the First Marine Division, or the First Marine Division for short.
alright."
Zuo Mengeng trembled on the spot.
This name...
If you think about it carefully, it is indeed okay to call the First Marine Division the First Marine Division.
Ami Er quickly reminded: "Commander, if the Marine Corps becomes an army, then the original militia generals will not be enough."
In the military order of the New Army, there is a very big difference between the regular army and the militia.
The militia is both a people and a soldier, and the training content is far inferior to that of the regular army.
Although it is much faster than ordinary people to transform into regular soldiers because they have completed basic military training, the same cannot be said for generals.
The brigade commander of a militia brigade is only as good as a company commander in the regular army.
A division's regular army must be qualified by professional senior generals.
Naturally, Zuo Mengeng had already thought of this.
Three days later, Tang Wenhuan and Gu No. 2 Middle School came hand in hand, covered in dust.
"I plan to transfer you two to the Navy and serve as division commanders and political commissars of the newly established 1st Marine Division. How about it? Are you qualified?"
Tang Wenhuan and Gu Erzhong were a little dumbfounded.
Is this about to go into the water?
But a division-level general!
What did they do before going to military school?
They are only company-level officers.
Although they continuously skipped grades in the military academy because of their excellent studies, according to general rules, the only positions they can serve after graduation are regiment-level generals.
Now that he has been promoted to a division-level general, even though he needs to go into the water, how can he not be tempted?
"No problem. If you don't do it well, you will engage in military law."
Tang Wenhuan was ambitious and did his part.
Although he came from a famous family in Dongchang, his family had already declined. Seeing others being rich and extravagant, he could only eat chaffy vegetables, and naturally he felt unhappy.
He believed that he was no worse than anyone else, and he made many military exploits after joining the New Army.
Now the opportunity is in front of you. If you don't seize it, you will be punished by God.
Gu Erzhong also had no objection.
Although as a former bandit, it was a bit big to go to sea now. But for him to become a senior general at the rank of colonel all of a sudden showed that Zuo Mengeng had unreserved trust in him.
Neither Tang Wenhuan nor Gu No. 2 Middle School knew that the reason why Zuo Mengeng gave them exaggerated cross-level promotions had other deeper meanings.
These two people are not deeply involved with the Army. Once they transition to the Navy, they will be completely isolated from the Army.
Even within the New Army, it is better to avoid suspicion when it is time to do so.
Wu Zhenxi came from Linqing with them and submitted the information.
Guodi
"How to deal with this? The Administrative Committee hopes to get your instructions."
Zuo Mengeng didn't care.
"If the Jinyiwei want to come and see us, let them see it. Is there anything we can't let others see?"
Wu Zhenxi was not relieved.
"I'm afraid that if our purpose cannot be hidden, the court will immediately launch an attack."
Zuo Mengeng shook his head, having his own judgment on the matter.
"It is precisely because Jin Yiwei has seen through it that the imperial court will not completely fall out of favor for a while. His Majesty, the Emperor, is currently in trouble both internally and externally, and is unable to do anything at all. Knowing our strength, he will definitely not dare to take risks. According to my estimation, this matter...
...I'm afraid it will take a year and a half to go back and forth. Go back and tell Lord Ruogu and the others to stay calm and act normally."
His calmness and composure made Wu Zhenxi completely full of confidence.
Came the same day and returned the same day.
Seeing that everyone here was curious, Zuo Mengeng made a report.
"The imperial court belatedly realized that something was wrong here. The emperor sent a royal guard to sneak in to investigate."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
He is clearly the nominal ruler of the world, but now he is reduced to acting like a thief in his own territory.
The weakness of the Ming Dynasty is evident.
As soon as Wu Zhenxi left, the First Division sent a battle report from the back.
"Report. The Dongjiang rebels broke into Qingzhou City three days ago, burned and killed them wantonly, and Hecheng was killed. Prince Heng's Palace was destroyed. Prince Heng's son, concubines, eunuchs, etc. were all killed. Prince Heng's Palace was also looted.
Burnt to the ground."
Everyone was shocked and their hearts were beating fast.
Sun Yuanhua was stunned for a long time and couldn't help but sigh: "If this matter comes out, I'm afraid the world will be shocked."
Everyone understands what the death of the feudal king means.
Since the fall of Liaodong and the peasant uprising in northern Shaanxi, the Ming Dynasty has been in chaos for many years.
However, no feudal king has ever been captured or killed.
Although Heng Fan did not have a prince and only had a prince, it was also the first of its kind.
The impact of this incident must be extremely huge.
The Zhu Ming Dynasty ruled the world, but even the royal family could not protect it. Everyone knew what it meant.
"Commander, will the emperor take risks?"
Fu Yusun thought a little more.
"He doesn't have the capital."
Zuo Mengeng's judgment remains the same.
The fall of Heng Fan will definitely make Chongzhen furious.
But what can he do?
Are you going to anger Zuo Mengeng and launch a formal crusade?
Where did the soldiers come from, and where did the money come from?
Now the Jinyiwei are roaming the land of Qilu, and I believe they will report back the actual situation of the new army.
Once Chongzhen understood the true strength of the new army, would he dare to attack it?
Even if he dares, the ministers in the court are not stupid.
In the current situation, if we attack Shandong with great fanfare, it would be tantamount to forcing Shandong to actually rebel.
Dongjiang Town alone has already severely damaged the Ming Dynasty. If the new army, which is more than ten times stronger than Dongjiang Town, attacks the imperial court...
No one dares to bear this consequence.
It is precisely because of this self-confidence that Zuo Menggeng was able to take his time and promote the plan step by step.
"Instruct the First Division to move westward and launch an oppressive attack on the rebels. Tell the Third Division to block the rebels' southward route no matter what. Anyone who loses their position and lets the rebels run away will be subject to military law."