Chapter 159 The concept of quantity is the best diplomatic concept

During the Napoleonic era, the French army would usually draw companies of chasseurs from each battalion on the front line of the phalanx to form skirmish groups. They would be responsible for reconnaissance activities in front of the front line and attack the enemy with dispersed firepower.

This method of combat is to use the actions of skirmishers and gradually increase the number of troops to delay the battle, tire the enemy into a horizontal line, and consume them in large quantities, making it difficult for them to resist the fierce attack of the fresh force of the French reserve force.

If the previous skirmishers have sufficiently weakened the enemy, then the first line battalion lines will defeat the enemy with musketry or bayonet charges.

If the enemy is not weakened enough, then the entire first-line battalions will be dispersed into skirmishing groups. On the one hand, they will continue to weaken the enemy, and on the other hand, they will provide cover for the second-line battalions to convert into horizontal formations and launch the final volley or bayonet attack.

It can be said that this skirmishing tactic was the great innovation of the French army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Moreover, the French army has always had a good skirmishing tradition. Those soldiers from the mountains and forests of France have had accurate marksmanship and strong physiques since childhood.

As the British observer Sir Wilson described, as early as 1794 on the lowland battlefield, the French skirmishers had "eyes as sharp as ferrets and moves as nimble as squirrels."

They are very good at using ground cover such as trenches, houses, and trees to inflict heavy damage on enemy battle infantry and artillery gunners without suffering much damage.

Therefore, when the production of minie guns cannot increase, Zheng Kezang's Guards can definitely learn this tactic. The front row uses minie guns to weaken the enemy from a distance, and when the distance is close, the back row fires volleys and bayonet charges.

This tactic perfectly fits the characteristics of Ming and Zheng's current weapons.

A good memory is not as good as a bad pen. Regarding this new tactic, Zheng Kezang immediately recorded it with paper and pen, preparing to update the "Dongning Infantry Drill Code" he had written previously.

Once the number of your troops expands to a certain level, your enemies will not dare to attack you easily.

"Cornelis, good news. Those shameless Easterners are attacking Japan. Two-thirds of their main force has gone there. This may be a good opportunity!"

Because intelligence showed that their enemy Ming Zheng had nearly 300 warships operating in the waters of Fujian, Guangdong, Luzon and other waters.

However, just when they were about to attack, they suddenly got into trouble.

The more Zheng Kezang thought about it, the more excited he became, and he was already simulating this tactic in his mind to defeat the armies of various countries.

Finally getting a chance, Gabriel became anxious and said, "Cornelis, this time is different. We have five thousand Spanish troops."

These Easterners are full of martial virtue, and their territory extends beyond Luzon. If they react and dispatch troops from other places, the only thing waiting for him will be death!

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The others are all transport ships and fourth-level battleships. By the way, Spain sent 5,000 land troops this time.

The flagship is the St. Philip built in 1666. It has 80 cannons and is very powerful.

This is why many European players start with the concept of quantity, because the concept of quantity is the best diplomatic concept.

This delicate situation continued until news of Zheng Kezang's attack on Japan reached Batavia.

However, compared to Gabriel's excitement, Cornelis seemed very calm and he did not agree with Gabriel's statement.

Among them, because there are many newly built fourth-level battleships and third-level battleships in the Luzon Islands shipyard, the Spanish Expeditionary Fleet may not be able to defeat them!

More importantly, the Dutch were too timid to follow them. He wanted to have a military adventure, but the Dutch East India Company did not cooperate.

"Old man, even if we win the naval battle, then our warships can't go ashore!" Cornelis shook his head.

This time, they formed an expedition fleet for the first time, with more than 30 warships cobbled together.

Cornelis looked at him with regretful eyes, "Old man, you also know the situation of the East India Company. If we want to guard against those damn natives, we will send at most two thousand people to help you."

Therefore, this powerful fleet can only be temporarily anchored in the bustling Batavia.

"Old man, according to the intelligence from businessmen traveling to and from Luzon, they have at least 10,000 regular troops and tens of thousands of reserves (militia). Once we land, are you sure we can defeat them?"

Fortunately, the two sides are allies, otherwise the Dutch would not be willing to let them stay. It would be too dangerous. What if they take the opportunity to seize Batavia?

The Dutch had to be on guard against them, as the two sides seemed to be at odds with each other.

However, just such a battleship can actually rank among the top three in the Spanish Navy today. This shows that the Spanish Navy has indeed declined.

Spanish Governor Gabriel immediately found Cornelis, the Governor of the Dutch East India Company.

"Cornelis, we are allies, how many troops can you send to help us?" Gabriel still didn't want to give up this opportunity.

Now, defeating the Tatars no longer makes Zheng Kezang feel happy. It is a bit like the feeling of loss in Europa Universalis after the old enemy has not been defeated. He has to find some new enemies, otherwise it will be boring!

There are seven thousand people, and there are tens of thousands of enemies. This is not America. Just set up a few cannons on the coast and add a thousand soldiers, and you can occupy a country.

Since the Spanish Armada was destroyed by the British, its decline has become normal.

In addition, the Spanish Expeditionary Fleet also has about five third-level battleships, which are the backbone of this expedition.

If Ming and Zheng are not included, this expedition fleet is invincible in Asia and basically kills at random.

Zheng Kezang is climbing the technological tree here, but Spain and the Netherlands are making preparations for it.

Coupled with the help of armed merchant ships from the Dutch East Indies, Gabriel, the commander of the expeditionary force, was confident that he could recapture the Luzon Islands and become a veritable governor of Luzon.

Although the army is not large, in this era of heavy investment, five thousand troops is already the limit for delivery over such a distance.

Now, the Spanish Governor Gabriel is very embarrassed. He has come all the way here, even if he doesn't fight, he won't fight.

Cornelis's words are straightforward and realistic. Are you sending so few people here from the Spanish Army to kill people?

Gabriel, who was originally excitedly moving his hands up and down the body of the indigenous maid, was stunned for a moment.

Gabriel's sonorous voice came from the splendid Governor's Palace.

In fact, Gabriel knew a little about the Guards. According to the Spanish soldiers who escaped from Luzon, the enemy's army was not inferior to the Spanish army in strength and must be treated with caution.

He came all the way here, but he didn't want to lose his life.

It seems that it is really difficult to regain Luzon!

"Old man, you should write to the King of Spain and ask him to increase his troops!" Seeing that he was dejected, Cornelis still gave his own advice.

Because Ming and Zheng were also their enemies.

As if thinking of something, Gabriel suddenly said mysteriously: "I have a request!"
Chapter completed!