As the drums beat, the four teams entered the venue in a neat square array of ten people. First, each took a corner, forming a huge field shape.
This is a drill exercise conducted by the three village groups at Zeng Hualong's request.
Although the headquarters and main force of the militia have now been moved to Wangjiadatun, there are still auxiliary groups left in Qingshui Village, and training is still required every day. Therefore, the venues and training equipment villages are also ready-made and can be used directly.
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Participating in the drill were the four main teams that came to greet the governor and his party, namely the first team, the third team, the fourth team, and the sixth team.
The first thing to do is the queue exercise. In the past, the captains of each team shouted commands to give orders to the militia. This method can still be used when there are more than 300 people, but it will not work when the number of people is large. After all, people rely on people to speak.
, can only control a small area. Therefore, Shang Yi switched to using drums instead of passwords. However, when implementing each team, the captain still gave the command.
The four teams in the field first circled the field clockwise, and then continued to change their positions with the sound of the drums. First, they formed four small square formations into a large square formation, and then dispersed, in the "field"
Shapes such as "ten", "one" and "丨" undergo different changes back and forth.
And at the end, with a burst of rapid drumbeats, the four square formations quickly formed a large circular formation. All the sword players and machete players were listed in the outer circle, with their shields raised, squatting on the ground, and behind them
, is the spearman holding the spear, Ru Lin points to the outside of the circle, and in the innermost circle are the archers, bending their bows and setting arrows. The four captains each occupy one side, and they command in the center.
Although it is only a circular formation composed of four hundred people, it looks full of momentum, as solid as a rock, and as impregnable as gold. And all the formation drills have been completed.
Zeng Hualong also nodded slightly in approval from the high platform. Shang Yi was also very satisfied with this. Although the changes in the ranks of the current militia are not comparable to those of later generations of armies, they still spent a lot of effort on their own, and in
In this era, scriptures are very rare.
Although the training queue has little direct effect on improving the combat effectiveness of soldiers, it has a very important subtle influence on cultivating soldiers' mental temperament, obeying orders, and observing discipline. In later generations, military training has always been an important
Stage. In the first month of Shang Yi's admission to the military academy, he conducted team training.
Then there was a technical and tactical exercise of the regiment. The spearmen were arranged in a row of twenty people and rushed towards a row of wooden figures twenty steps away. They raised their spears and stabbed the wooden figures in the eyes and throat.
Heart, waist, feet and other vital parts. After stabbing one row of wooden figures, they immediately continued to attack the next row of wooden figures, and roared "Kill - kill - kill -".
After five rows of wooden figures were stabbed down in a row, this round of sprint was over. Then someone went up to check the part and number of each soldier, and recorded them one by one.
Generally speaking, the spearmen in the first three rows can basically maintain a straight line. When they reach the fourth row, they start to become a little uneven. By the fifth row, the gap between the front and rear will reach more than four or five meters. But being able to achieve this step is enough.
The past experience is quite good. In a real battlefield, it is basically impossible for a row of spearmen to sprint to more than three rows in a row.
Next is the drill of the machete hand and the single sword hand. Unlike the spearman, the machete hand does not need to run and sprint, but strides forward together. The cold light of the machete is raised, slashing diagonally, and then raising it diagonally.
Everyone's movements and postures are almost exactly the same.
There are only these two technical drills, and Shang Yi did not let archers appear. Because it takes at least a year to become a qualified archer. Now Shang Yi's requirements for archers are just to be able to shoot arrows in an accurate direction and have a good hit rate.
It's not important. So don't show it to show your ugliness.
However, it is the first two items that have had quite a shocking effect on Zeng Hualong and his party. The previous queue drills can be said to be flashy, pretentious, etc. But this time it is a down-to-earth fight.
Technology, the eyes of several generals became solemn.
At this time, Liu Tianxi, the Jiaozhou garrison in Laizhou Prefecture who was accompanying him, said: "Teacher Shang, I see that although your drill just now was neat, both the gunman and the swordsman only used one style. On the battlefield, if you encounter a well-trained person,
Enemies, I’m afraid they may not be opponents.”
Shang Yi said: "Your Majesty, you are right, but our militia has only been established for less than two months, and we cannot train the soldiers to be proficient in martial arts. Only by practicing hard in one style can they go into battle and fight in a short time. Damn it.
It is the unity of the entire army, not the individual martial arts of one soldier or another."
Liu Tianxi was a little disdainful and said: "Even a soldier who knows this all of a sudden, what use will he be on the battlefield?"
After listening to Liu Tianxi's words, several other generals also showed "exactly so" expressions. But Shang Yi smiled lightly and said: "My lord, please be patient and read the next item. It is not too late to draw a conclusion."
At this time, Zeng Hualong said: "Okay, Shang Yi, if you have any other drills by your militia, just go ahead and arrange them. Liu Shoubei, it's not too late to make a conclusion after you've seen them all."
Liu Tianxi raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Okay, let me see what other tricks they have up their sleeves?"
Shang Yi saluted Zeng Conglong and immediately went down to make arrangements.
This time it was an actual combat drill. Four hundred people were divided into two teams for a battle. Each team had two hundred people, all of the same arms. The soldiers also put on protective leather armor and wooden weapons. They were separated by about 200 people.
They form a formation at a distance of a hundred steps. Each team has a big flag in the center, one team with a red flag and one team with a blue flag. The first team to capture the opponent's flag wins.
As the drums beat, the two teams immediately charged at each other. Moreover, both sides had the spearmen in the middle, and the knife players and machete players were on both sides. Even during the sprint, they remained intact.
Formation.
After the two teams came into contact, the spearmen each raised their spears and stabbed at each other in unison. The machete and knife players also waved their machetes, just like in training, raising and slashing diagonally. Although
There were only four hundred people in total, and it was just a simulated actual combat exercise. However, the regiment soldiers also tried their best and showed no mercy. They immediately attacked a series of wooden weapons on the martial arts field.
The roaring and wailing of a few people.
In the eyes of Zeng Hualong and other officials who were watching the battle, this actual combat drill was not as good as a real fight with real swords and guns. However, although the fight between the two sides was very fierce and some people fell to the ground from time to time, they always maintained their strength.
A complete formation and good teamwork to compete with the opponent. This is what Shang Yi has always emphasized, and it has basically been practiced seriously in the previous battles of the militia.
The fight lasted for a quarter of an hour, and although many people from both sides withdrew from the battle, the formation still remained intact.
Until then, Zeng Hualong was a little surprised. Although he was a civil servant, he had experienced many wars over the years. In his impression, no matter what kind of army it was, by this time, the soldiers would probably
The situation was chaotic and could only be supported by individual combat. However, this militia group could still persist in the formation, which cannot be described as well-trained.
Taking a peek at the generals, they were all dumbfounded. Even Liu Tianxi, who had just doubted the militia, was stunned. Everyone mentally compared the regiment soldiers with their own soldiers, but
The conclusion drawn is that it is very poor. If the number of people and weapons are the same, fighting with the militia will basically break up in one fight, and they will definitely lose.
The final result was that the red team persisted until the blue team's formation collapsed, and finally won. After the exercise, the entire army lined up again and stood in front of the high platform. Even though they were using wooden weapons, each regiment soldier was still wearing protective gear.
A, but many people were beaten with bruises on their noses and faces, and even bleeding. But everyone stood up straight, and there was no impact at all.
Even Zeng Hualong felt that he couldn't bear to see it. He coughed dryly and said: "Shang Yi, I think there are quite a few injured people. Is this how your militia usually trains?"
Shang Yi said: "Reporting to your lord, this is always the case. Because our militia was established to protect the village and the people. We are faced with extremely vicious bandits, and they will not show mercy. That's why the common people ask for regiment soldiers.
Every training should be treated as a real battlefield. It is better to shed blood and sweat during training than to cry and be sad after the war."
Zeng Hualong took a rest and recited a few words silently in his mind: It is better to bleed and sweat during training than to cry and be sad after a war. Others listened thoughtfully. Even Liu Tianxi did not dare to
What else can I say? If the governor lets his army compete with the militia, he has no chance of winning.
At this time Zeng Hualong also nodded and said: "Shang Yi, let them disperse and go back to rest."
Shang Yi then announced the dissolution of the vigilante group, but then held a Cuju competition.
Although Zeng Hualong and others knew about the sport of Cuju, they had never seen it before, so they all found it very fresh. Several military officers who accompanied them also watched it with great excitement. Two people were even infected by the atmosphere on the court.
, when they saw the wonderful place, they waved their hands and shouted loudly. Many people were wondering whether they would let their troops set up a few Cuju teams after returning home.
Zeng Hualong also smiled and said: "Shang Yi, your militia can still play Cuju very well."
Shang Yi said: "Reporting to your lord, the grassroots taught them that playing Cuju is not just entertainment. Cuju can not only strengthen the soldiers' physical fitness and improve their wit and responsiveness, but also enhance the camaraderie and teamwork spirit between each other."
, Let the regiment soldiers play Cuju more, it will really benefit a lot."
Zeng Hualong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that even Cuju was a training method for Shang Yi. After pondering for a long time, he said: "Shang Yi, seeing your talent, I have committed myself to become a village teacher.
It is really overkill and underutilized. Besides, the success in suppressing the bandits this time is not insignificant. Therefore, I intend to recommend you to the imperial court for the Qishan House in Dengzhou Prefecture. I wonder if you intend to join the army and become a general?"