Chapter 286 Rebirth From the Ashes

After talking about the shortcomings of the army, Bai Qi briefly summed up the advantages of the Shanhai County army: "Although the army has many problems, it has a solid foundation, excellent equipment, and strong generals. There is still a lot to do."

Ouyang Shuo's spirit was shaken, and his depressed mood was relieved a little.

After analyzing the advantages and disadvantages, Bai Qi really put out the army reorganization plan: "Army reorganization, the first thing is to solve the problem that the three battalions are not under each other and belong to the same division. I suggest that the first division be split into There are three divisions, and each camp is stationed with an independent division. In view of the problem of troop strength, one division can be built first, and it can participate in the trial of the legion, and the remaining two divisions can be gradually expanded. "

Ouyang Shuo nodded, Bai Qi's thinking was exactly the same as his original idea of ​​setting up the First Division.

It is taboo to frequently change the designation number in the army. Therefore, every time the army is reorganized, a little amount of advance must be reserved, especially for major army reorganizations.

"The first division is stationed in the camp in the west of the city. The current commander of the camp in the west of the city, Shi Wansui, is good at both foot and cavalry. He is a rare general. Therefore, the first division is positioned as a light infantry and cavalry mixed division. There are five brigades of sword and shield soldiers, pikemen, archers, crossbowmen and light cavalry. It should be noted that the sword and shield soldiers are not mountain barbarian heavy infantry, but mainly light armor, and cooperate with other light infantry to improve Division mobility."

Ouyang Shuo was silent, Bai Qi replaced the spearmen with the spearmen, and added the crossbowmen he had given up on. It is indeed more reasonable in terms of the combination of troops.

"The second division is stationed in the northern camp. At the beginning of the establishment of the northern camp, it followed the pure cavalry route. This time there is no need to change it. It is still a cavalry division with two heavy cavalry brigades and two light cavalry. brigade and a crossbow cavalry brigade."

Bai Qi intentionally avoided the issue of the commander of the northern battalion, even if Ouyang Shuo gave him the authority to lead the military affairs, he could not freely express his opinion on major personnel issues, it was all up to Ouyang Shuo to decide.

Lin Yi, the chief general of the northern battalion, was only a mid-level general and could not command a division. Ouyang Shuo had already made arrangements for the candidate for the commander of the northern battalion, and now there is a suitable general in the army.

"The third division is stationed in the camp in the east of the city. The current head of the camp in the east of the city, E Lai, is a pure warrior and not very good at cavalry warfare. Therefore, the third division can be positioned as an infantry division. Two mountain barbarian heavy infantry brigades, two spearman brigades, and one Modao soldier brigade."

Mo Dao, a long-handled sword in the Tang Dynasty, held by infantry, Gaigu's horse-cutting sword, weighs fifteen catties, also known as a machete, seven feet long, three feet long blade, four feet long handle, and an iron drill underneath. . The wrestlers hold it, and those who use their waist to spin and cut are all pulverized. Most of them are used in combat against cavalry, and their power is huge.

Mo Dao is another Tang Dynasty weapon that the weapon workshop has conquered recently. It has not yet been officially installed in the army. Unexpectedly, Bai Qi has already found out it and integrated it into the army reorganization plan. It is really extraordinary.

Speaking of this, Ouyang Shuo understood Bai Qi's plan, and said with a smile, "What does the general mean to give priority to forming the second division?"

"That's right. Integrate the Fourth Brigade of the Daying West Camp, the Second Brigade of the Daying North of the City, the Independent Brigade, and the Fifth Brigade of the Daying East Camp, and form another heavy cavalry brigade."

Bai Qi tactfully did not mention the matter of integrating the Imperial Guard Brigade. As Ouyang Shuo's pro-army, the Imperial Guard Brigade naturally wanted to take the opportunity to be independent from the three master regiments.

In addition, the first brigade stationed in the big camp in the west of the city needs to replace the archer battalion and light cavalry battalion of the third brigade with two mountain barbarian heavy infantry battalions to complete the army reorganization.

After talking about the structure of the three master regiments, Bai Qi continued: "According to the military establishment, each division should be equipped with a direct subordinate brigade of 1,000 people. According to my plan, out of 1,000 people, 500 people will be transferred to form the division head's personal guards. battalion; the remaining 500 people will form a wartime support battalion consisting of a scout squadron, an engineer squadron, a military doctor squadron, and two firehead army squadrons. If conditions permit in the future, division commanders will also be equipped with combat troops. Support staff such as staff officers, quartermasters, clerks, and military judges."

Bai Qi's army plan basically solved the four problems he pointed out before. The last point he mentioned directly poked at the weakness of Zhongshanhai County.

The Southwest University is only responsible for training civil servants, and it is really helpless for military officials. Without these auxiliary officers, marching and fighting would be a mess, and it cannot be called a qualified regular army.

In front of him, he could only take one step at a time.

At this time, Ouyang Shuo was very envious of Wolf Warrior, he didn't have to worry about these things at all.

Ouyang Shuo did some calculations. To expand the three master regiments, 25,500 additional soldiers are needed, including 1,500 logistics support soldiers. This needs to be solved in coordination with the Military Intelligence Department, Shenji Battalion, Official Medical Department, and Combat Preparedness Department.

Not to mention anything else, the cost of job change alone is more than 15,000 gold coins, and it is scary to think about it, not to mention the subsequent military expenditure and military pay.

Although the burden of military expenditures is heavy, but on the other hand, once the reorganization is in place, the army of Shanhai County will experience a rebirth from the ashes and complete a magnificent transformation.

"Okay, let's reorganize according to this plan." Ouyang Shuo made a decision, turned to look at Ge Hongliang, and said, "Director Ge, how many soldiers are there in the reserve?"

"After the Battle of Changping, all ministries have completed the replenishment of soldiers, and there are more than 5,000 people left in the reserve."

Ouyang Shuo was silent, the last round of military expansion, coupled with the exhaustion of the campaign, had exhausted the reserves, and it was not easy to have 5,000 soldiers left.

However, such a small number of troops is less than one-fifth of what is needed for the expansion of the army, which is a huge difference. If new recruits are recruited, not to mention the long training time, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will not be guaranteed.

Seeing that Junhou was silent, Bai Qi and Ge Hongliang could only wait quietly.

It took a long time for Ouyang Shuo to come back to his senses, with a resolute look on his face, and a decision in his heart, he said, "The army must be reorganized without delay. No matter how difficult the difficulty is, we must overcome it. I have three requirements. The specific work of reorganizing the army should be handed over to you." The two are in charge, and we must ensure that the reorganization work is completed before the year."

"Please make it clear, Your Majesty!"

"First, the two heavy infantry brigades and the Modao brigade of the third division must all choose mountain barbarian soldiers. The shortage of troops will be resolved by Tian Wenjing, the director of the interior affairs department, and Lei Fan, the magistrate of Gushan county."

Mo Dao soldiers need strong men, and naturally they must be mountain barbarians. With Gushan County as its foundation, Ouyang Shuo believed that it would not be difficult to recruit 5,000 soldiers.

"Secondly, reorganize the city defense battalions and city defense brigades. There are three city defense brigades in Shanhai County, Yushui County, and Youyi County, and three city defense battalions in Yishui County, Yongye County, and Guangshui County. The two city defense battalions in the county, with a total of 10,000 soldiers, are all organized into the three master regiments. In addition to the existing soldiers in the reserve service, there is a gap of more than 3,000 soldiers in the end, and a large-scale recruitment will be organized to solve the problem."

Ouyang Shuo wiped out all the city defense battalions and city guard brigades, not even the base camp, so he believed that there were three master regiments in charge, and it would be difficult for young people to shake Shanhai County.

"Third, after the reorganization of the City Defense Battalion and the City Guard Brigade, except for Shanhai County, Yushui County, and Youyi County, the remaining subordinate territories, including Beihai County, will recruit a reserve force of the City Defense Battalion on the spot to be responsible for the local City defense work. As for the formation of city guard brigades in Shanhai County, Yushui County, and Youyi County, it will be postponed for the time being, and unified arrangements will be made after the territory is promoted to a county."

Ouyang Shuo set up a city defense battalion in Beihai County, which has a lot of meaning. Previously, the North Sea Fleet was not only the territorial navy, but also the duty to protect Beihai County, and the dual duties were mixed. The reorganization of the army did not involve the North Sea Fleet. If the North Sea Fleet wants to make a big move, I am afraid it will have to wait until the next year.

"Promise!" Bai Qi's eyes lit up, this deployment, the three master regiments will show their swords in Lianzhou, and it will not be far away.

After the three discussed the army reorganization plan, the next step was the most critical personnel arrangement.

"Director Ge, pass on my military orders!"

"Hi!"

"Shi Wansui was transferred to be the commander of the first division and stationed in the camp in the west of the city; Luo Shixin was transferred to the commander of the second division and stationed in the camp in the north of the city; Elai was transferred to the commander of the third division and stationed in the camp in the east of the city."

Ouyang Shuo first decided on the commanders of the three master regiments, and then the candidates for the brigade commanders under the divisions. Not surprisingly, Shi Hu, Shi Bao, Zhao Yan, Jiang Kai, Li Mingliang, Hei Qi and other generals were all selected. promoted.

Unexpectedly, Shi Hu was transferred to the brigade commander of the first brigade of the first division, and was transferred from the Shanman heavy infantry unit.

Guo Liang, Su Wang, and Liao Kai were not promoted, but served as the guards of the three division heads. Guo Liang was paired with Shi Wansui, Su Wang was paired with Luo Shixin, and Liao Kai was paired with Elai.

The generals of the city defense battalions and city guard brigades in various places will retain their original positions. After all, they are still required to be responsible for the formation of reserve forces. The only exceptions are Zhang Daniu, the brigade commander of the Weishui County Guard Brigade, and Hu Yibiao, the brigade commander of the Youyi County Guard Brigade, who were transferred to the third division and served as the brigade commanders of the two pike brigades.

Of the three city guard brigade commanders, only Zhao Sihu was left alone, and was held in place by Ouyang Shuo.

Taking this opportunity, Ouyang Shuo formally appointed Bai Qi as the general to lead the three master regiments. Such kindness made the always calm Bai Qi feel a little moved, and bowed to salute: "Thank you Junhou for your trust!"

Ouyang Shuo nodded and said with a smile: "I hope that the three master regiments can be reborn in the hands of the general and truly become an elite iron army." For the matter, we must hurry up and complete the trial one day earlier, and the territory will be able to advance to the next day."

"clear!"

After the discussion, Bai Qi and Ge Hongliang stood up and said goodbye. The next month will be busy enough for the two of them, and it will not be easy.

The next day, the army reorganization plan and the adjustment of generals were announced by the Military Affairs Administration, which aroused heated discussions.