Chapter 1290
New Tactical System
Chapter 1290 New Tactical System
Although Liu Shang's guess is not all right, it is not far from the truth.Haihan has insisted on holding such large-scale military exercises over the years and invited other countries to send representatives to come and observe. On the one hand, the purpose is to temper the army, demonstrate force, and deter Xiaoxiao. of various weapons.In the international arms sales market in the Far East, Haihan has now firmly taken the top spot, replacing the previous positions of international arms dealers such as Portugal and the Netherlands.
Representatives from so many countries gathered together to watch the weapon display of the Haihan Army during the military exercise, and the effect was naturally much better than door-to-door sales.Moreover, some countries already have a competitive or even hostile relationship. On such a sensitive occasion, they must be reluctant to let others rush to place orders for the most advanced weapons and equipment. This is also a scene that can be seen in this kind of promotion activities.
For example, Annan and Champa, which seem to be at odds with each other, have never really reconciled with each other due to historical reasons, although they both have military alliances with Haihan.The two countries on the Indochina Peninsula have maintained a military confrontation all year round, and some small frictions and conflicts will break out almost every year. If it is not for the existence of Haihan, it is estimated that a full-scale war has already broken out.
For these two countries, the arms race is the norm. As long as you know that there is something new on Haihan's weapons sales list, then no matter whether your opponent buys it or not, you have to place an order first.If the opponent does not buy it, then the country may be able to gain a certain advantage in terms of armaments. If the opponent also buys the same equipment, then the amount purchased by oneself should not be much less than the opponent, so as not to be in a military confrontation due to weapons and equipment. Falling behind.
Haihan is of course happy to see such a situation. The arms race between these two countries will only bring more income to Haihan's arms sales business, and Haihan can use this as a breakthrough to obtain more from these two countries. to more political gains.Although the two countries have gradually stopped the original practice of exchanging population for arms, the resources that Haihan is interested in are not just population. Champa's food and Annan's minerals can be used for profit exchange condition.
Haihan's "Leaping Over" military exercise held on Hainan Island every year is an annual opportunity for these countries to hug their thighs. On the one hand, they send troops to participate in the exercise, or let senior military officers attend to observe and learn Haihan's advanced combat methods On the other hand, look at what new weapons and equipment Haihan has launched in the new year, so that you can decide whether you should place an order in the first place.
The ship that Liu Shang was on sailed north after sailing out of Danzhou Bay, and he didn't seem to see the Haihan fleet appearing in the sea on the way, which made him feel a little bit guilty. It is the boundary of Daming. Qiongzhou Island and Leizhou Peninsula are only separated by the Qiongzhou Strait, which is tens of miles wide. Could it be that the Haihan people are so bold that they put the military exercise in the territory of Daming?
About three hours after sailing out of Danzhou Bay, the people on board finally saw the troops participating in the military exercise.More than a dozen warships flying the Haihan double-color flag appeared on the distant sea, and there were several troop carriers carrying spectators cruising around. It seemed that this sea area far away from land was the location for the military exercise.
At this time, the officer in charge of arranging the viewing process on the ship told everyone that the military exercise had not yet started, and they were still waiting for all participating troops to be in place.At that time, there will be a signal at sea, and the boats on which the observers will take will watch the exercise from a safe distance.
Everyone had been at sea for half a day, and they were a little tired at this time, so they went back to the cabin to rest in twos and threes, and waited for the exercise to start before coming to the deck to watch.It’s just that this troop carrier is not comparable to the high-class passenger ship they came in. The cabins below the deck are low and crowded, filled with densely packed three-tiered camp beds, leaving only narrow passages for people to enter and exit.If you want to sit in this cabin, you can only sit on the floor, otherwise you have to stand or lie down.But thinking about the upcoming military exercise, this kind of opportunity to observe is really rare, so everyone can only bear with it for now.
Not long after Liu Shang lay down on the bed, a crew member came to inform them that the drill was about to start, and he quickly got up again, lest he missed a crucial link.
When everyone returned to the deck, they saw a red flare slowly falling from the sky, and immediately another red flare rose slowly from a distant battleship.Soon the fleet in the distance speeded up and sailed westward.And the ship they were on, like the other troop carriers carrying spectators, immediately turned around and sailed west.
In terms of relative position, this ship is still in front of the fleet, just in time to see the status of the entire fleet.However, Liu Shang soon noticed that the speed of this fleet was astonishingly fast, far exceeding the full speed of the troop carrier.And the big chimney spewing black smoke at the rear of the battleship seems to have explained the real reason for its astonishing speed.
Although Liu Shang has never been on a steam-powered battleship, he has already been on a steamboat on the Ningyuan River outside Yacheng this time. The speed of a steamboat with a paddle wheel is naturally far inferior to this dual power of steam and sail. A battleship, but it allowed him to get a general idea of the structure of a ship driven by this unique power—the unique big chimney of the steam engine already explained everything.
It is not a secret that Haihan has steam-powered warships. As early as 1631, when the Haihan fleet was sent to Fujian, steam warships had already appeared in public.However, the production period of this thing is long and the cost is high, and the daily supply and maintenance are relatively troublesome. Even in the Haihan Army, it is rare. Local garrison fleets often require flagships to have such high configurations.
However, the fleet I saw in front of me was all steam battleships with chimneys, and their overall speed was far faster than sail-powered troop carriers, and they caught up from the rear and overtook the front in less than a cup of tea.
Before Liu Shang could figure out what impact the appearance of this steam fleet would have on the situation in the South China Sea, the crowd on board the ship cheered excitedly.For Haihan, these powerful armed ships are undoubtedly a symbol of national power. As a citizen of Haihan, he will naturally be proud of having such a powerful force in his army.As for how the visitors on other ships will feel when they see these ships, it may be more complicated, probably like Liu Shang is now, with envy, jealousy and hatred intertwined.
The accompanying officer introduced to everyone that what is currently being practiced is the fleet coordination project between full-speed sailing at sea, that is, all ships must maintain the same speed, course and overall formation of the fleet.This can be said to be a very basic project for the navy, but for a fleet equipped with steam power, this is also a brand new combat subject, and various positions on the ship must be adjusted accordingly to adapt to the speed of the ship. Tactical arrangements after promotion.
Lu Ting was originally explaining in the military museum, and now he also spoke up to explain the truth to everyone.In the past, the flagship used steam power, but now the entire steam fleet has begun to appear, so when the commander formulates the battle plan, he must take into account more comprehensively the use of fresh water and coal-fired supplies. The effective launch frequency of the fleet, the adjustment of fleet attack methods and formations, and many other issues.And one of the tasks of this military exercise should be to run in and practice these tactical arrangements that are still relatively new to the Navy. From a certain perspective, this can actually be regarded as the Navy’s attempt to build a newer and more advanced tactical system.
Except for Yu Xiaobao and Lu Ting who are more familiar with the military, the members of the inspection team are almost all civilians, and it is difficult to have the opportunity to have in-depth contact with the army at ordinary times. They don't know much about military knowledge, although two officers are explaining explained, but everyone still listened ignorantly, and could not fully understand what the information they said meant.But it doesn't matter, everyone has at least confirmed one thing, that is, their own navy is going to upgrade its equipment and tactics, and continue to improve its combat effectiveness on the current basis.
Liu Shang's understanding is about the same as that of the others, and he is completely clueless about the many terms these two officers said, but judging from the situation they introduced, Haihan's formation of this fleet of all-steam warships is also a kind of The new attempt has not really formed combat effectiveness, nor has steam warships been installed on a large scale in the navy. This may be considered good news for neighboring countries including Ming Dynasty.
For a layman like Liu Shang, watching the Haihan Navy's marching drills at sea like this actually doesn't make any sense. Apart from the obvious feature of super fast speed, there are no other great features.Liu Shang couldn't help but regret secretly, why didn't he think of a way to learn more military knowledge at the beginning, so he wouldn't just be a passerby watching the excitement at this time.
Laymen watch the excitement, and experts watch the doorway. Not all those invited by Haihan to observe the military exercise are laymen. The invited countries will basically send senior military officers to the scene to judge the technical content and actual combat effectiveness of the Haihan military exercise.In the eyes of these officers, the Haihan Fleet's marching at high speed naturally has a different taste.
The high speed of the fleet as a whole means that the chances of escaping from Haihan's guns in the battle are even smaller. This is probably the most intuitive feeling for everyone.Even the representatives of countries with advanced sailing warships like Portugal and the Netherlands could only silently swallow a mouthful of saliva after seeing the performance of this fleet. Compared with Haihan's steam warships, the speed and There is still a significant gap in mobility.Moreover, the naval guns of the Haihan battleship have a range advantage, and the time for the two sides to enter each other's range of fire during the battle will be shorter. The Han warship formed an effective strike.
From a higher tactical level, the increase in the speed of the Haihan Fleet means that its maneuverability at sea will be even more terrifying. The voyage that originally required three days may be completed in only two days in the future, or Knowing the endurance of its fleet for a certain period of time, but due to the increase in its speed, it is difficult to judge how large its range of activities will be during its endurance period.If Haihan uses this method to send troops to a certain place to land, then it will be easier to achieve the effect of a surprise attack.From the perspective of the hostile side, it is difficult for the commander to have a clear judgment on the movement of the Haihan Army, and the difficulty of formulating countermeasures will definitely increase accordingly. This is a problem that is enough to give any officer a headache. .
The deterrent effect of this fleet's appearance is undoubtedly obvious. It only takes a moment for a knowledgeable person to realize that the appearance of this new fleet will give Haihan a newer, more advanced, and more difficult to resist tactical system .The Haihan Navy's advantage in the South China Sea is also likely to be further expanded, which is not a good thing for some countries.
Of course, some people will have doubts. Generally speaking, Haihan will display some of the latest military technological achievements during the military exercise, and promote its export version to the military of various countries after the military exercise.But the problem is that Haihan has banned the export of civilian steam engines so far, and it is impossible to sell such advanced warships equipped with steam propulsion systems to foreign countries.Even with allies such as Annan and Champa, there is no sign of Haihan showing any signs of letting go in this regard.For advanced equipment like steam warships, even if someone can afford the high price, the Haihan people will definitely not include it in the arms sales list.
If you think about it in this way, then the steam warship should not be the equipment to be promoted to potential buyers in this military exercise, and there should be other highlights.Military officers from all over the world can only temporarily suppress all kinds of thoughts in their hearts and wait patiently for a while.
The officers on the ship that Liu Shang was on had been conscientiously explaining the fleet's tactical intentions to everyone, but most of them seemed to be listening to heaven.But this will not hinder everyone's interest, just watching the heroic posture of these big ships cutting through the waves on the sea is enough to make people excited.Of course, if you can find a target and fire a few shots, then it seems that you will feel more like being on the battlefield.
However, according to the military's exercise schedule, today's content seems to be only maritime navigation exercises.After tossing back and forth on the sea for about two hours, the steam fleet finally slowed down.Everyone thought they were going to start the drill for the next subject, but at this time, other warships with slightly different shapes appeared from the southern sea.
Just when everyone wondered who was so blind to come to this place, the officer on the ship promptly explained the identity of the visitor to them.It turned out that these ships were the foreign armed ships participating in the joint military exercise this time, including four Annan warships, two Champa warships, one armed merchant ship from Portugal and the Netherlands, and one under the banner of the Guangxi Navy. But the shape is obviously exactly the same as the six warships of Haihan's "Explorer Class" warships.
(End of this chapter)
Although Liu Shang's guess is not all right, it is not far from the truth.Haihan has insisted on holding such large-scale military exercises over the years and invited other countries to send representatives to come and observe. On the one hand, the purpose is to temper the army, demonstrate force, and deter Xiaoxiao. of various weapons.In the international arms sales market in the Far East, Haihan has now firmly taken the top spot, replacing the previous positions of international arms dealers such as Portugal and the Netherlands.
Representatives from so many countries gathered together to watch the weapon display of the Haihan Army during the military exercise, and the effect was naturally much better than door-to-door sales.Moreover, some countries already have a competitive or even hostile relationship. On such a sensitive occasion, they must be reluctant to let others rush to place orders for the most advanced weapons and equipment. This is also a scene that can be seen in this kind of promotion activities.
For example, Annan and Champa, which seem to be at odds with each other, have never really reconciled with each other due to historical reasons, although they both have military alliances with Haihan.The two countries on the Indochina Peninsula have maintained a military confrontation all year round, and some small frictions and conflicts will break out almost every year. If it is not for the existence of Haihan, it is estimated that a full-scale war has already broken out.
For these two countries, the arms race is the norm. As long as you know that there is something new on Haihan's weapons sales list, then no matter whether your opponent buys it or not, you have to place an order first.If the opponent does not buy it, then the country may be able to gain a certain advantage in terms of armaments. If the opponent also buys the same equipment, then the amount purchased by oneself should not be much less than the opponent, so as not to be in a military confrontation due to weapons and equipment. Falling behind.
Haihan is of course happy to see such a situation. The arms race between these two countries will only bring more income to Haihan's arms sales business, and Haihan can use this as a breakthrough to obtain more from these two countries. to more political gains.Although the two countries have gradually stopped the original practice of exchanging population for arms, the resources that Haihan is interested in are not just population. Champa's food and Annan's minerals can be used for profit exchange condition.
Haihan's "Leaping Over" military exercise held on Hainan Island every year is an annual opportunity for these countries to hug their thighs. On the one hand, they send troops to participate in the exercise, or let senior military officers attend to observe and learn Haihan's advanced combat methods On the other hand, look at what new weapons and equipment Haihan has launched in the new year, so that you can decide whether you should place an order in the first place.
The ship that Liu Shang was on sailed north after sailing out of Danzhou Bay, and he didn't seem to see the Haihan fleet appearing in the sea on the way, which made him feel a little bit guilty. It is the boundary of Daming. Qiongzhou Island and Leizhou Peninsula are only separated by the Qiongzhou Strait, which is tens of miles wide. Could it be that the Haihan people are so bold that they put the military exercise in the territory of Daming?
About three hours after sailing out of Danzhou Bay, the people on board finally saw the troops participating in the military exercise.More than a dozen warships flying the Haihan double-color flag appeared on the distant sea, and there were several troop carriers carrying spectators cruising around. It seemed that this sea area far away from land was the location for the military exercise.
At this time, the officer in charge of arranging the viewing process on the ship told everyone that the military exercise had not yet started, and they were still waiting for all participating troops to be in place.At that time, there will be a signal at sea, and the boats on which the observers will take will watch the exercise from a safe distance.
Everyone had been at sea for half a day, and they were a little tired at this time, so they went back to the cabin to rest in twos and threes, and waited for the exercise to start before coming to the deck to watch.It’s just that this troop carrier is not comparable to the high-class passenger ship they came in. The cabins below the deck are low and crowded, filled with densely packed three-tiered camp beds, leaving only narrow passages for people to enter and exit.If you want to sit in this cabin, you can only sit on the floor, otherwise you have to stand or lie down.But thinking about the upcoming military exercise, this kind of opportunity to observe is really rare, so everyone can only bear with it for now.
Not long after Liu Shang lay down on the bed, a crew member came to inform them that the drill was about to start, and he quickly got up again, lest he missed a crucial link.
When everyone returned to the deck, they saw a red flare slowly falling from the sky, and immediately another red flare rose slowly from a distant battleship.Soon the fleet in the distance speeded up and sailed westward.And the ship they were on, like the other troop carriers carrying spectators, immediately turned around and sailed west.
In terms of relative position, this ship is still in front of the fleet, just in time to see the status of the entire fleet.However, Liu Shang soon noticed that the speed of this fleet was astonishingly fast, far exceeding the full speed of the troop carrier.And the big chimney spewing black smoke at the rear of the battleship seems to have explained the real reason for its astonishing speed.
Although Liu Shang has never been on a steam-powered battleship, he has already been on a steamboat on the Ningyuan River outside Yacheng this time. The speed of a steamboat with a paddle wheel is naturally far inferior to this dual power of steam and sail. A battleship, but it allowed him to get a general idea of the structure of a ship driven by this unique power—the unique big chimney of the steam engine already explained everything.
It is not a secret that Haihan has steam-powered warships. As early as 1631, when the Haihan fleet was sent to Fujian, steam warships had already appeared in public.However, the production period of this thing is long and the cost is high, and the daily supply and maintenance are relatively troublesome. Even in the Haihan Army, it is rare. Local garrison fleets often require flagships to have such high configurations.
However, the fleet I saw in front of me was all steam battleships with chimneys, and their overall speed was far faster than sail-powered troop carriers, and they caught up from the rear and overtook the front in less than a cup of tea.
Before Liu Shang could figure out what impact the appearance of this steam fleet would have on the situation in the South China Sea, the crowd on board the ship cheered excitedly.For Haihan, these powerful armed ships are undoubtedly a symbol of national power. As a citizen of Haihan, he will naturally be proud of having such a powerful force in his army.As for how the visitors on other ships will feel when they see these ships, it may be more complicated, probably like Liu Shang is now, with envy, jealousy and hatred intertwined.
The accompanying officer introduced to everyone that what is currently being practiced is the fleet coordination project between full-speed sailing at sea, that is, all ships must maintain the same speed, course and overall formation of the fleet.This can be said to be a very basic project for the navy, but for a fleet equipped with steam power, this is also a brand new combat subject, and various positions on the ship must be adjusted accordingly to adapt to the speed of the ship. Tactical arrangements after promotion.
Lu Ting was originally explaining in the military museum, and now he also spoke up to explain the truth to everyone.In the past, the flagship used steam power, but now the entire steam fleet has begun to appear, so when the commander formulates the battle plan, he must take into account more comprehensively the use of fresh water and coal-fired supplies. The effective launch frequency of the fleet, the adjustment of fleet attack methods and formations, and many other issues.And one of the tasks of this military exercise should be to run in and practice these tactical arrangements that are still relatively new to the Navy. From a certain perspective, this can actually be regarded as the Navy’s attempt to build a newer and more advanced tactical system.
Except for Yu Xiaobao and Lu Ting who are more familiar with the military, the members of the inspection team are almost all civilians, and it is difficult to have the opportunity to have in-depth contact with the army at ordinary times. They don't know much about military knowledge, although two officers are explaining explained, but everyone still listened ignorantly, and could not fully understand what the information they said meant.But it doesn't matter, everyone has at least confirmed one thing, that is, their own navy is going to upgrade its equipment and tactics, and continue to improve its combat effectiveness on the current basis.
Liu Shang's understanding is about the same as that of the others, and he is completely clueless about the many terms these two officers said, but judging from the situation they introduced, Haihan's formation of this fleet of all-steam warships is also a kind of The new attempt has not really formed combat effectiveness, nor has steam warships been installed on a large scale in the navy. This may be considered good news for neighboring countries including Ming Dynasty.
For a layman like Liu Shang, watching the Haihan Navy's marching drills at sea like this actually doesn't make any sense. Apart from the obvious feature of super fast speed, there are no other great features.Liu Shang couldn't help but regret secretly, why didn't he think of a way to learn more military knowledge at the beginning, so he wouldn't just be a passerby watching the excitement at this time.
Laymen watch the excitement, and experts watch the doorway. Not all those invited by Haihan to observe the military exercise are laymen. The invited countries will basically send senior military officers to the scene to judge the technical content and actual combat effectiveness of the Haihan military exercise.In the eyes of these officers, the Haihan Fleet's marching at high speed naturally has a different taste.
The high speed of the fleet as a whole means that the chances of escaping from Haihan's guns in the battle are even smaller. This is probably the most intuitive feeling for everyone.Even the representatives of countries with advanced sailing warships like Portugal and the Netherlands could only silently swallow a mouthful of saliva after seeing the performance of this fleet. Compared with Haihan's steam warships, the speed and There is still a significant gap in mobility.Moreover, the naval guns of the Haihan battleship have a range advantage, and the time for the two sides to enter each other's range of fire during the battle will be shorter. The Han warship formed an effective strike.
From a higher tactical level, the increase in the speed of the Haihan Fleet means that its maneuverability at sea will be even more terrifying. The voyage that originally required three days may be completed in only two days in the future, or Knowing the endurance of its fleet for a certain period of time, but due to the increase in its speed, it is difficult to judge how large its range of activities will be during its endurance period.If Haihan uses this method to send troops to a certain place to land, then it will be easier to achieve the effect of a surprise attack.From the perspective of the hostile side, it is difficult for the commander to have a clear judgment on the movement of the Haihan Army, and the difficulty of formulating countermeasures will definitely increase accordingly. This is a problem that is enough to give any officer a headache. .
The deterrent effect of this fleet's appearance is undoubtedly obvious. It only takes a moment for a knowledgeable person to realize that the appearance of this new fleet will give Haihan a newer, more advanced, and more difficult to resist tactical system .The Haihan Navy's advantage in the South China Sea is also likely to be further expanded, which is not a good thing for some countries.
Of course, some people will have doubts. Generally speaking, Haihan will display some of the latest military technological achievements during the military exercise, and promote its export version to the military of various countries after the military exercise.But the problem is that Haihan has banned the export of civilian steam engines so far, and it is impossible to sell such advanced warships equipped with steam propulsion systems to foreign countries.Even with allies such as Annan and Champa, there is no sign of Haihan showing any signs of letting go in this regard.For advanced equipment like steam warships, even if someone can afford the high price, the Haihan people will definitely not include it in the arms sales list.
If you think about it in this way, then the steam warship should not be the equipment to be promoted to potential buyers in this military exercise, and there should be other highlights.Military officers from all over the world can only temporarily suppress all kinds of thoughts in their hearts and wait patiently for a while.
The officers on the ship that Liu Shang was on had been conscientiously explaining the fleet's tactical intentions to everyone, but most of them seemed to be listening to heaven.But this will not hinder everyone's interest, just watching the heroic posture of these big ships cutting through the waves on the sea is enough to make people excited.Of course, if you can find a target and fire a few shots, then it seems that you will feel more like being on the battlefield.
However, according to the military's exercise schedule, today's content seems to be only maritime navigation exercises.After tossing back and forth on the sea for about two hours, the steam fleet finally slowed down.Everyone thought they were going to start the drill for the next subject, but at this time, other warships with slightly different shapes appeared from the southern sea.
Just when everyone wondered who was so blind to come to this place, the officer on the ship promptly explained the identity of the visitor to them.It turned out that these ships were the foreign armed ships participating in the joint military exercise this time, including four Annan warships, two Champa warships, one armed merchant ship from Portugal and the Netherlands, and one under the banner of the Guangxi Navy. But the shape is obviously exactly the same as the six warships of Haihan's "Explorer Class" warships.
(End of this chapter)