My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 218 New tactics
Zhu Yuanzhang had an idea about a gun that could fire continuously. According to Li Han's description in the letter, the shooting speed would increase by at least several times!

By then, bullets and rain will no longer be an adjective, but will truly become a literal barrage.

Imagine that on the battlefield, when the enemy is shouting and charging over, suddenly, the Ming army opens fire in unison, and in an instant bullets fly across the battlefield, hitting the enemy like a rainstorm!
When the enemy was lucky enough to avoid the first round of shooting and wanted to charge at full speed while the Ming army was reloading bullets, they did not expect that the Ming army did not need to reload bullets at all and could immediately launch the second and third rounds of shooting.

Once these Type 56 semi-automatic rifles become popular in the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army will be truly invincible!

The Ming Dynasty will once again achieve a great transformation in which weapons change the form of war!

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but feel his blood boiling, and he wished he could take up a gun and charge into the battle himself.

"In addition, the biggest advantage of the new gun is that its bullets no longer have to worry about getting wet.

The new bullets are made of copper and steel, and are made in one piece. They are also equipped with new explosives. They will far exceed the previous needle-fired guns in terms of power and range. "

Bullets made from copper and steel?
The first thing Zhu Yuanzhang thought of was that steel was easy to get, but would copper be enough?

However, it seems that on the mineral map that Lao Li gave himself, there are many large copper mines that have not been mined yet. It seems that it is time to continue mining.

In addition to the Ming Dynasty, there are also many copper mines in Japan, Goryeo and other places. The ones in Goryeo can be mined immediately. As for Japan, Master Daoyan, you have to work harder.

I guess Daoyan has arrived in Japan by now.

With the new bullets, the problem of bullets getting wet has been solved. However, after the new guns are produced, it seems that the original tactics and methods should also be changed accordingly.

Just like after the needle-fired gun was introduced, the Ming army's combat tactics have changed from the previous horse archery to the current volley fire. So how will it be improved in the future?
“I have attached the manufacturing methods and industrial processes of new guns and bullets, as well as new explosives technology, to the letter. This is a difficult challenge for Ming Dynasty, but once successful, it will take Ming Dynasty industry to a higher level.

But here, I have to tell you something in advance.

That is, how the tactics of the Ming army were reformed after the new guns were put into service. "

I, Zhu, am not afraid of arduous challenges, but taking Ming Dynasty's industry to a higher level sounds quite tempting. However, it is a little puzzling how to take the industry to a higher level with just a new gun.

However, after seeing the new tactics brought by Li Han, he was immediately overjoyed, and he really wanted to have a pillow before going to bed. Old Li is really a close and caring friend of mine, and he will give me whatever I want.

It's a pity that this guy just refuses to be his son-in-law. It's really regrettable.

"The Type 56 semi-automatic rifle can be used in a variety of tactics, the most practical and sharp of which is called the Three-Three System. This tactical application can ensure that the soldiers can cover and attack each other to the greatest extent, and also maintain the continuous output of firepower to the greatest extent.

So what is the three-three system? As the name suggests, three people are organized into a combat team, with two soldiers in front and the team leader in the back, forming a triangular formation.

Three combat teams form a combat squad, and three combat squads form a combat group. When attacking, they deploy in a "skirmish line" formation...

Zhu Yuanzhang read the letter in one breath, but in his mind he imagined the scene of soldiers being organized into groups of three.

Then he felt that it was not enough, so he ordered people to bring a sand table and simulated it on the sand table with his own hands.

"Three people form a combat team, three groups form a squad, and three squads form a group. This breaks the previous combat formation that mainly used arrays as the main structure."

As he fiddled with the sand table, he muttered to himself, "This is to disperse the soldiers as much as possible. Aren't you afraid that the firepower will not be concentrated?"

Suddenly, he slapped the sand table hard, causing it to fall to the ground. The eunuch next to him hurriedly stepped forward to pick up the sand table.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down. It was my fault. Please punish me!"

"It's none of your business. Just set up the sand table for us as soon as possible."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands. He was not angry but rather quite excited because he discovered the biggest advantage of the three-three system.

After the eunuch rearranged the sand table, he simulated it on the sand table again.

"Old Li, you are the real military master!"

He couldn't contain his excitement, and he stroked his beard and laughed, "This three-three system is truly a stroke of genius, and its greatest advantage lies in the offense!
Just now I overlooked the range and rate of fire of the new gun. It seems that the firepower is dispersed, but in fact it is used more flexibly. Moreover, when the soldiers are attacking, they are always in motion, which will make it impossible for the enemy to grasp the key points of defense! "

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood, the eunuch on the side took the opportunity to flatter him, "Congratulations, Your Majesty." "You little eunuch, do you know why we are so happy?" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"I have never read military books, and I don't understand the mysterious military tactics on the battlefield, but I understand that if your majesty likes something, it must be a good thing."

The little eunuch said cautiously.

"Hehe, you clever little devil, reward me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was happy for a moment, but he didn't expect that usually when he gave rewards, eunuchs would hold golden melon seeds for him, but where could he get the golden melon seeds at such a short time?

However, the words had been spoken and could not be taken back, so he opened a box of Jianlibao and gave a can to the young eunuch.

The young eunuch was overjoyed. He held the can in his arms as if it were a family heirloom, and thanked the Lord quickly. Then he looked at the can of Jianlibao in amazement.

What the hell is this?
I dare not ask His Majesty, so I'd better offer it properly after I step down.

At this time, the eunuch's voice came from outside the door, "Your Majesty, Minister of Works Li Min requests to see you."

"Is Li Min back?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed and said quickly, "Quickly summon Li Min to the throne!"

After thinking for a while, he said to the eunuch, "Announce, Minister of Revenue Yang Siyi, Duke of Wei Xu Da, Duke of Cao Li Wenzhong, and Director of the Industrial Department of the Ministry of Industry Liu Sanwu, all come to the audience together!"

After a while, Li Min came in and bowed, "Your Majesty, I, your humble servant, Li Min, kowtow to you. Long live the emperor!"

Zhu Yuanzhang helped Li Min up. After not seeing her for many days, Li Min had become much darker and looked like an old farmer who had just finished working in the fields. Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help feeling sorry for her.

"My dear Li, I haven't seen you for a long time. You have lost weight. You must have suffered a lot in Songjiang Prefecture."

Li Min stood up and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I am not suffering in Songjiang Prefecture, but I will be a little anxious if the shipyard is not completed one day.

But being at the construction site every day makes me feel stronger. It’s a different experience than sitting in the house reading books and drinking tea all day long.”

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled when he found what Li Min said interesting. He knew very well how hard the work was on the construction site, but Li Min was just being modest.

After the emperor and his ministers exchanged greetings, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered someone to bring ice cubes and took out a few bottles of Coke and Fanta.

The Coke was given to Li Min to try, and he himself was also curious about what Fanta tasted like.

Li Min was a little surprised when she looked at Coke and Fanta. The black and golden liquids were quite strange, but the transparent bottle was very exquisite. She didn't know what new thing it was.

"Your Majesty, what are these Coke and Fanta?"

Looking at the unusually strange words on the bottle, Li Min couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Hahaha, Lord Li, this is a drink with a unique taste. It is especially suitable for drinking in summer and has the effect of cooling off and relieving heat."

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang personally put ice cubes into the cups, poured a glass of Coke for Li Min, and a glass of Fanta for himself.

"Lord Li, try it."

Li Min was surprised when she saw the bubbles in the Coke. However, she felt thirsty as she saw how cool it was.

I picked up the cup and took a sip carefully. My eyes immediately lit up. It was cool and sweet, with a little sourness, which inevitably whetted my appetite.

Seeing Li Min's cautious look, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Minister Li, this is not tea tasting, there is no need to be so elegant."

As he spoke, he poured the Fanta in the cup into his mouth. In an instant, his mouth was filled with the rich sweet aroma of orange.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes suddenly lit up with surprise. Since it was sent by Lao Li, he knew it would be of good quality!
(End of this chapter)