Except for Li Tingzhi who knew that I planned to launch armed forces behind enemy lines, the other three heard about it for the first time. I saw the three of them were slightly surprised, so I handed the four manuals copied by Quan Jiu on the desk to the four-position system.
Envoy: "This is the detailed information I wrote about the armed forces behind enemy lines. It includes the purpose, steps, methods, etc. You can study it on your own after you go back. I named this method of warfare guerrilla warfare."
Although guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines has its rudimentary form in ancient times, it was the Red Army at the beginning of the 20th century that could really elevate it to a new theoretical realm and be able to use it freely.
The origins of guerrilla tactics should be traced back to thieves who organized themselves into bandits and the nomads in the north. The reason why the powerful government troops and the Central Plains regimes in the past dynasties have fought (suppressed) repeatedly is because of the tenacious vitality and flexibility of guerrilla tactics.
The grassland nomads that have long troubled the people of the Central Plains. What they are best at is using the vast grassland and desert room to enter the hinterland of the Central Plains to carry out predatory attacks. Even the powerful Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty suffered such losses in history.
They tried their best to enter the depths of the vast grassland and seek a strategic decisive battle with the enemy. However, they failed because they could not find an opponent everywhere.
As the commander of the Red Army, Mao Zedong, who developed tactical guerrilla tactics into guerrilla strategy, he summarized and developed guerrilla tactics from the bandits near Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi Province. After conducting in-depth investigations into the banditry that had been plagued by Jiangxi for hundreds of years, Mao Zedong discovered that the use of complex mountain forests was
The main reason why bandits are repeatedly suppressed is to carry out deep guerrilla tactics in the terrain. This has transformed them into strategic tactics that have made outstanding contributions to the revolutionary cause.
I briefly explained the methods of guerrilla warfare. After finishing speaking, Gundam asked: "Your Majesty, I still don't understand this guerrilla warfare."
For senior military generals like Gundam, Lu Wende, and Xia Gui, they have heard of guerrilla as an official name, but they have never heard of guerrilla warfare.
"A single spark can start a prairie fire." I knew that Gundam and the other three people had little contact with me, so I explained, "My intention is to plant a single spark on the land occupied by the Mongols and gradually start a prairie fire."
You talk about guerrilla warfare. I will also listen to your understanding of this. After you finish speaking, we will come together to discuss it."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Xiufu seemed a little shy in front of the four major political envoys. "My lords, Junshi is showing off his humiliation. Junshi will first explain to you the meaning of guerrilla warfare. Guerrilla warfare is a very special kind of warfare."
Regular war. It is one of the auxiliary wars. Guerrilla warfare uses attacks as the main means. It has a high degree of mobility, flexibility, initiative, offensiveness and quick decision-making. It can also mobilize people to participate extensively. Guerrilla warfare
The essence is the sixteen-character policy adopted by Your Majesty: When the enemy advances, we retreat. When the enemy retreats, we advance. When the enemy is tired, we attack. When the enemy flees, we pursue. Guerrilla warfare should follow the rational selection of combat locations, rapid deployment of troops, rational distribution of troops, and rational selection of operations.
Timing. Five basic principles of rapid retreat after the battle."
I added: "Guerrilla warfare is a guerrilla war that carries out independent decentralized operations. It is not positional warfare, nor is it centralized warfare. Therefore, it cannot be constrained by campaign tactics. When it comes to tactics, the basic combat form of guerrilla warfare is nothing else.
.It is the attack that Junshi mentioned just now. An attack is a type of attack. Guerrilla warfare does not focus on the form of regular position attack, but focuses on the form of sudden attack or surprise attack. This is because guerrilla warfare is a strategic strategy.
The weak defeats the strong when the few defeat the many. Otherwise the goal cannot be achieved."
Gao Dao said: "Back then, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent troops to attack the Huns. The Huns were reduced to pieces. The main force of the Han army was often unable to find them. Once the Han army was alone, it would launch surprise attacks. Mr. Lu, this should be it. Let’s have guerrilla warfare.”
Lu Xiufu praised: "Master Gao is worthy of being a famous figure in our dynasty. One point is enough. As for launching guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, according to His Majesty's deployment, it will be divided into three steps. The first step is to establish a firm foothold in the enemy-occupied areas and establish a base area. The second step is to develop and expand the base area. The fundamental is to gain the support of the local people. The third step is to wait for our army's Northern Expedition and cooperate with the army to regain the mountains and rivers."
Xia Gui and Lu Wende looked at each other and said, "Master Lu, how can we establish a base in the Mongolian territory?"
"Master Xia, this is similar to occupying a mountain and becoming king."
"Bandits. Falling grass is a bandit."
I smiled and took over the words: "That's right. Xia Aiqing went up the mountain to become a bandit. However, these bandits of ours are not bandits who rob homes. They need a sharp knife that lurks on the enemy for a long time. They They must be self-sufficient. If they don’t have food and grass, they will rob the Mongolian soldiers. If they don’t have weapons, they will rob the Mongolian soldiers’ weapons. They rely on the complex mountainous terrain and the Han people who are committed to our country. They continue to develop and grow. Just imagine. .If such bases are spread all over the north of the river, will it be possible to start a prairie fire? So my idea is to take two steps at the same time. The first is to make the combat effectiveness of our regular army, that is, the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty, surpass that within three years. The second thing about the Mongolian army is to dig holes in the enemy's body, so that its losses start from the inside. A small amount adds up to a large amount. Eventually, the spirit collapses and the enemy is exhausted."
Li Tingzhi said: "Your Majesty's idea of launching guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines is very wise. Although it is very difficult, if it succeeds, it will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort in the future Northern Expedition."
Lu Wende saw that the other three people were speaking one after another. It was not good for him to be the audience alone. He stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have my own notes."
"Lu Aiqing, sit down and say, why did you forget again?" I laughed.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Wende said after sitting down. "Your Majesty, I just listened to the words of Your Majesty and Mr. Lu. I think this method is feasible. As Mr. Li said, although it is difficult, the effect is huge. Your Majesty's This policy is truly a stroke of genius. I admire you. No wonder Mr. Lu has something to say. Your Majesty is a man of God."
Lu Xiufu smiled and said: "Master Lu, if you have more contact with His Majesty in the future, you will have a better understanding."
Lu Wende himself has gone through hundreds of battles and has rich experience. He couldn't help but think that it seems that the rumors in the court are true. His Majesty the Emperor is indeed not like the ignorant Crown Prince back then. Instead, as Lu Xiufu said, he is a god. Perhaps. My choice is right. It’s God’s will.
I continued: "Regarding the matter of guerrillas behind enemy lines, I will not make unified arrangements. Your four theaters can handle their own affairs and treat this as a highly confidential matter in each theater. The four of you will be personally responsible. The relevant content will be reported directly to military affairs. Come to the hospital. I will only send a small number of intelligence personnel to assist. The rest will be up to you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"The foundation for carrying out guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines lies in mobilizing the local people. Only with the support of the local people can the base areas behind enemy lines be effective. So you can send soldiers who are familiar with the local customs. Although our territory in the north of the Yangtze River has been lost for hundreds of years. However, because the Mongols did not destroy the gold for a long time and their local rule has not been deepened. Coupled with the cruelty of the Mongols, there should still be many Han people who want to go to us. The people you send must be Remember, promoting the unification of our Chinese nation is the trend of historical development. We should also tell the Han people in the north about our new reform and let them know that only under my protection can they live a life of abundant food and clothing. After all, we are all Han people share the same ancestry and origin."
Li Tingzhi said: "Your Majesty's intention is to create a harmonious relationship between the base area and the local people."
"Well, Li Aiqing is right.
"Your Majesty, I propose that these small teams dispatched from each war zone should be called guerrillas."
"Guerrillas. Haha. Li Aiqing. You are very forward-looking. Okay, let's call it guerrillas. Just put the local place name in front of it to distinguish it."
"I obey the decree." Of course Li Tingzhi didn't understand what I meant by forward-looking.
I concluded: "Although guerrilla warfare is not enough to defeat the enemy's main force, it can create a military stalemate. It uses a small number of troops to create a local advantage at a point. Based on the flexible use of the Sixteen-Character Strategy. Slowly
Fight slowly and grind slowly. It will gradually develop from a small scale to a large scale. It will gradually spread throughout the entire northern region. It is also a long-term battle that will run through the entire Song-Mongolia War. It is not a rogue bandit style.
It is based on mobile base areas; at the same time, it is not isolated. It must be integrated with the local human geography; it will not stay in a guerrilla state forever. Instead, it will gradually develop into regular warfare as the war progresses, making it a
One of the important factors in the final victory over the enemy. What I said is all in this manual. You are all famous generals of our dynasty. You have rich war experience. You can digest it after you go back. However, you must not just apply mechanically and become sloppy.
Talking on paper."
"Yes. I understand."
I nodded and called to the door: "Xiaoqi."
"The little one is here."
"Have everything been arranged?"
"The official family is ready. Your husband and a hundred guards led by Shen Mo are waiting at the main gate of Li outside the palace. They can leave at any time."
"Okay. My dear friends, I will take you to see the new firearms of our dynasty. Xiao Qi will lead the way."
Under the protection of a hundred imperial guards, I took the four envoys all the way south through Jiahui Gate in the south of Lin'an City and rushed towards the Gunpowder Department. When I passed the Youth Guard Station, I took Wen Zhang with me.
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In front of the gate of the Gunpowder Factory, Wen Tianxiang, Supervisor of the Department of Weapons, and Chen Dongping, Manager of the Gunpowder Factory, were already waiting here.
"Your Majesty, the gunpowder mill has been prepared. Your Majesty and your lords are invited to inspect it."
"Well. Song Rui. Lead the way. Go directly to the testing site. Shen Mo. You and your people will wait here."
I took Yuan Ji, Wen Zhang, Lu Xiufu and the four major production envoys, accompanied by Wen Tianxiang and others, to the test firing range south of the Gunpowder Department. Yun Bofei and others who were waiting here came to see me and were busy.
He knelt down and said, "See Your Majesty."
"Yun Aiqing. Free of ceremony."
Yun Bofei stood up and said, "Your Majesty, can we start?"
"Well, let's get started."
Yun Bofei said to the dozen or so musket test shooters standing next to him: "Get ready. Raise the gun."
The ten people moved in unison. They raised their guns levelly and aimed at the target sixty meters away.
"ignition."
In an instant, the matches of ten muskets were ignited at the same time.
"put."
Just listen to the sound of "bang. bang". Under Yun Bofei's command, ten gun targets a hundred meters away were all instantly punched with holes.
"My dear friends, let's go to the target together."
Li Tingzhi and I walked forward calmly. However, Lu Wende and the other three people seemed to be stunned by the gunshots. The three of them looked at each other. There was an inexplicable fear deep in their hearts. Lu Wende and the others suddenly thought that if these ten guns
The musket was fired at me. Even if I was on horseback, could I dodge? The three of them were speechless and followed me forward silently.