If a fully firearms unit engages in close combat, it must rely on a combination of light muskets and bayonets. Regarding this, Mao Wenlong and many generals expressed doubts.

A light musket with a bayonet is definitely not as lethal as a long gun or a spear, mainly because it is shorter and has no advantage in melee combat.

But in Guo Dajing's view, once entering hand-to-hand combat, a musket with a bayonet is no worse than a machete.

As for the long spear, which is more than ten feet long, it is not flexible to use in close combat. Its main function is to form a forest of spears, which has a psychological advantage in resisting the impact of cavalry.

"With muskets and bayonets, as well as some simple obstacles such as blocking horses, I will eventually think that they are enough to withstand the impact of the Jianlu cavalry."

Guo Dajing once again emphasized his reasons and said more confidently: "Muskets can be used at both distance and close range. Once fully equipped, our army's firepower will be further strengthened."

Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment, nodded reluctantly, and said: "Since you are so confident, I'll let you do it. However, the troops must be strengthened in training. They must also be equipped with more elephant carriages, horses, etc."

The van is better, as it can not only load ammunition, but also be arrayed to block the enemy. It can even be made into a vehicle-mounted cannon, which increases the firepower of the attack.

Firepower leads to victory. Guo Dajing believes that his idea is correct. Even in ancient times, covering fire with bows and arrows was also a type of firepower.

"To report to Marshal Mao, the eunuch Fang Zhenghua has examined the head and returned to write a report of victory to the court." A soldier came and reported, "Vice Marshal Chen is accompanying Eunuch Fang to return to Lushun, so he will not come to the Marshal."

Farewell."

Mao Wenlong waved his hand, pursed his lips slightly, and gave a faint sneer.

It would be best if Fang Zhenghua, the eunuch in charge of the army, left. Mao Wenlong didn't want to see him. Letting him see the Dongjiang Army's victory with his own eyes would also let the court know. Similarly, Mao Wenlong also had to write a memorial to report the victory.
Chapter completed!