Chapter 246 Qitian No. 1
Historically, although the Dongjiang Army was poorly equipped and both food and salary were short, it was one of the very few troops in the Ming army that dared to fight against Jiannu.
The casualties ratio is not recorded in detail, but it is definitely higher than that of Jiannu. But the main thing is not the issue of victory or defeat, but such fighting will and spirit.
Zhu Youxiao's analysis and judgment based on history was no problem. As long as the food and salary are sufficient and well-equipped, the Liaodong Ming army, dominated by the Liao people, was enough to destroy slaves and pacify Liao.
Moreover, they were all citizens of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Youxiao was reluctant to distinguish between regions. The Liao people, the southern people, and the northern people, had long since changed their habits.
The war in Liaodong continued, and the emperor was not idle in the capital. While paying attention to the news, he urged the transportation and supplies of food, grass, ammunition and medicine.
The weakness of Jiannu was inevitable and became more and more obvious; the Ming army became stronger and stronger and more battles, which was also a fact that it gradually became clear.
As the emperor, Zhu Youxiao believed that doing a good job in logistics is enough.
The strategy has been determined, and the specific tactical styles are chosen by the generals, giving them enough space to use flexibly, which is more suitable for ancient communication speed.
Even if the communication towers are all built, the effect is satisfactory. However, the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, and only the generals who command the combat can see more clearly and meticulously, and respond reasonably and accurately.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao also has a self-awareness, a strategic expert, and a tactical dwarf. He doesn't have the ability to command the battle in person.
Even though he claims to be a strategic expert, Zhu Youxiao still takes advantage of time travelers and knows the direction of history.
Of course, advantages are also burdens and responsibilities.
Because Zhu Youxiao knew a lot, he became more aware of crisis and more urgently wanted to destroy slaves and pacify Liao? He had to work harder to prepare for the disaster at the peak of the Little Ice Age.
His efforts? His efforts finally come to collect returns. The war in Liaodong has already shown light? If nothing unexpected happens, there will be a result within a year.
Even if an accident occurs, Jiannu cannot reverse the passive situation even if he loses tens of thousands of officers and soldiers. But he needs more time to survive.
That's right? The victory or defeat of one or two battles can no longer change the strength comparison between Ming and Jin sides.
Where is the size of the enemy and us? The population, financial resources, resources, etc. of the Ming Empire were ten times more than that of Jiannu? It was gradually mobilized by Zhu Youxiao more and more fully.
To put it bluntly? The Ming Dynasty defeated ten times and could support it. As long as Jiannu defeated one time, it would be a big deal and would be difficult to recover.
No matter how blunt and direct it is, just based on the advantage of the number of people? It is not something that Jiannu can afford to change the Ming army ten.
So? Zhu Youxiao is still concerned about the war, but he has a clear mind. He is not as restless as before and is restless.
Fight money? Be rich? I am not afraid of Jianzhou savages? My fingers are thicker than their waists.
Moreover, I understand science and know how to climb trees; as a slave, illiterate people are the majority, and uneducated barbarians!
Although the emperor felt that he was already ahead of Jiannu in technology and weapons and equipment, there was no need to continue to improve.
But what he had explained or pointed out before was still being studied and successfully developed.
"Long live, after continuous experiments and improvements, the rocket can already be practical." Sun Yuanhua couldn't hide the excitement on his face, raised his hands and presented the document to Yuguan.
Zhu Youxiao took the document from the palace servants, opened it and looked at it, with a gratified smile on his face.
In historical records, there are many types of military rockets in the Ming Dynasty, leading the world in terms of quantity to quality, and are the most advanced in the world.
However, after reading the information, after carefully asking and analyzing it, Zhu Youxiao thought that such a great thing was mostly flashy and practical.
What are the Divine Fire Crows, Fire Dragons coming out of the water, and Winged Rockets, and Multi-stage Rockets, which sound like they can launch satellites into space.
In fact, if used on the battlefield, these various rockets are almost without accurate heads and not far in range, and their power and lethality are really hard to compliment.
In the development of rockets and artillery, Zhu Youxiao focused on artillery, but also gave guidance to rockets.
Change the paper tube or bamboo tube to an iron tube, and install a balanced and stable device, study the rapid burning of gunpowder to propel the rocket, use blasting warheads or inflating warheads to kill the enemy, and replace the tail flame burning of the enemy...
Obviously, Zhu Youxiao's guidance does not have much high-tech content, but is more about changes in ideas.
With the introduction of artillery and the improvement of casting level, rockets have become less important, and Zhu Youxiao did not take it too seriously.
But the unexpected surprise came just when the emperor had forgotten it and hit him on the head.
The weight ranges from 20 kilograms to 30 kilograms, with a range of between 800 meters and 2600 meters. The warhead is divided into two categories: explosion and combustion, and is equipped with a stable tail wing, which is fixed by the iron pipe on the simple launcher...
It can be said that the rockets developed by Sun Yuanhua and others almost fully possess the performance of the "Congreve" rocket known to Zhu Youxiao. How could he not feel relieved and surprised?
Before the emergence of the new breech gun, the Congreve rocket made a big splash on the battlefield with its advantages of fast firing speed, long range, and flexible maneuvering. It was called the "cannon soul without gun body."
Although there is no need to invest new weapons in the Liaodong battlefield, it can crush Jiannu; although rockets are to be manufactured on a large scale, it will definitely affect the production of urgently needed ammunition.
Zhu Youxiao reached out and patted the documents on the table, made a decision, and smiled at Sun Yuanhua, saying, "Sun Qing also recruited craftsmen to produce rockets and supporting equipment. I will draw students from martial arts to learn and use them, and then send them to Liaodong to participate in the war!"
Although the Rockets are not the key to changing the situation, it is still necessary to find a practical test site for them. The accurate head is almost the same, but the range is long and the firing rate is high. If the launcher is made into multiple tubes, it is a rocket launcher.
"I received the order." Sun Yuanhua bowed and asked for instructions, "This rocket has no name yet, so please be named long live."
This flattery is very comfortable, Zhu Youxiao also likes to name new weapons and equipment.
Be domineering, be majestic, be loud, and...
The emperor pondered, and his fingers rhythmically tapped the armrests of the dragon chair. The Long March, Fengyun, Chang'e and other names flashed through his mind, and they all rejected them one by one.
"Let's call Qitian No. 1!"
The emperor finally confirmed his name, and even he himself thought it was quite vulgar, but it had very connotational significance.
Qi Tian is both a revelation that is reversed and has the emperor’s narcissism; opening the sky also means that this is the beginning of a certain type of exploration.
Chapter completed!