Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

However, Ming’s enemies could not always be novices like the Manchus.

When the Qing Dynasty is overthrown in the future and the Ming Dynasty completes its great cause of unifying China, sooner or later it will have to wield its sword outward and participate in the wave of carving up the world.

In order to compete for the nation's living space, for the rejuvenation of China, and for the interests of the country and the nation, the Ming army would inevitably go to war with the Western powers.

At that time, once it encounters the elite troops of the British and French powers, the Ming army will probably suffer heavy losses due to flaws in its organization!

Therefore, in order to avoid such a thing from happening, Zhu Jing'an planned to carry out military reforms in advance.

The organization of the Ming army was completely transformed into an organization suitable for pure firearms troops.

As for the timing of the military reform, Zhu Jing'an also planned it in advance.

The Ming army had won several crucial decisive battles in a row, and Zhu Jing'an's prestige was at its highest. At this time, he proposed military reform, and no one else dared to have an opinion, let alone oppose it.

Also, after several decisive battles, the main force of the Qing army in the south was almost annihilated, and they were unable to counterattack in a short period of time.

The Ming army took advantage of this time to carry out military reforms in an orderly manner!
Thinking about this, Zhu Jing'an wrote.

"Regulations on the Reform of the Military System of the Ming Royal Army in the First Year of Xuanwu"

The first organizational reform was to change the teams, banners, bureaus, divisions, departments, battalions, and military organizations into squads, platoons, companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, and divisions, and add corps organizations.

There are 12 people in one class, with one monitor and one deputy monitor.

The three classes are divided into one platoon, with a platoon leader, a deputy platoon leader, a medical attendant, and an instructor, a total of 40 people.

Three platoons form a company, with a company commander, a deputy company commander, a military judge, plus 12 people in the cooking squad, for a total of 130 people.

The three companies form one battalion, with a battalion commander, a deputy battalion commander, and three logistics officers, a total of 410 people.

The three battalions form a regiment, with a regimental commander, a deputy regimental commander, and a military police unit, with a total of 300 people.

The three regiments form one brigade, with a brigade commander and deputy brigade commander, with a number of approximately 4000 people.

Three brigades and one division are equipped with division commanders, deputy division commanders, military supervisors, staff groups and other corresponding military positions, with a total number of approximately 1 people.

The reason why it is necessary to add supervisory troops and staff groups to the division-level establishment is because in this era, there are actually very few countries that can field an army of 1 people.

Generally speaking, the army establishment at the division level is responsible for the strength of a certain front alone.

You have to stand alone!

In order to ensure the normal operation of the army, the supervisory army and the staff team must be matched.

As for the higher-level legions, they have no fixed establishment and are not permanently established.

When faced with combat power that cannot be solved by one division, the Fifth Army Commander's Office will temporarily dispatch certain divisions to form a legion for large-scale battles.

As for the logistics, medical care, cooking squads, gendarmerie and other corresponding units required by the army, they will be temporarily transferred from various units during wartime and then used intensively.

Of course, this is only the organization of infantry. As for the organization of different units such as cavalry, artillery, and navy, Zhu Jing'an is still considering it.

In addition, Zhu Jing'an is also preparing to implement the military rank system and non-commissioned officer system in the army.

Military ranks, from bottom to top, are divided into ensign, lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel, colonel, brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, general, general, and the highest level, the governor of the Fifth Army Commandery.

They correspond to different grades of civil servants and enjoy corresponding treatment.

For example, the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Commander's Office corresponds to the first grade, the General corresponds to the first grade, the General corresponds to the second grade... and so on.

Of course, the title of Grand Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion is generally not awarded to ministers.

For example, Zhu Jing'an personally serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Military Governor's Office of the Ming Dynasty.

When he ascends the throne in the future, there is a high probability that the position of Grand Governor will be temporarily vacant.

Waiting to be awarded to the crown prince in the future, or as an honorary title for posthumous veterans who have retired or died of illness and have made outstanding contributions.

The rank of non-commissioned officer is the transition between officers and ordinary soldiers, and serves as a link between the superior and the inferior.

There are three levels: sergeant, sergeant and corporal.

If a sergeant wants to be promoted from a non-commissioned officer to an officer, he needs to make major achievements or be promoted to a military academy to receive systematic training.

For example, they are equivalent to the old squad leaders and veterans in the army.

The existence of these elite non-commissioned officers also plays a role in leading the new with the old to a certain extent, which can ensure that even if there is an emergency large-scale expansion of the army during wartime, the combat effectiveness of the army will still remain above the standard.

This is how De San played during World War II!

After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles stipulated that the German standing army should not exceed one hundred thousand.

Then, Tokusan trained [-] non-commissioned officers. When the war came, he used the old to lead the new, and quickly pulled out millions of troops. The fighting power is also fierce!

After Zhu Jing'an finished writing this, he put down the brush in his hand.

He slowly exhaled a breath, then stretched.

After the ink was dry, Zhu Jing'an closed the charter and spoke to Zhang Jin, who was waiting beside him.

"Zhang Jin, immediately send a quick horse to change the regulations of the Second Army and send them to Guangzhou for review by His Majesty and the Cabinet."

"If His Majesty and the cabinet have no objections, then military reform will be put on the agenda as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Zhang Jin cupped his fists and said.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, the general will understand!"

When Zhu Jing'an heard this, he nodded slightly.

"Very good, let's do it!"

After saying this, Zhu Jing'an began to pack his things. After packing his things, Zhu Jing'an led the team to leave the Prince's Mansion and went straight to the famous restaurant Yanyulou in Nanjing for the banquet.

Ever since the Ming Dynasty regained the city of Nanjing, the gentry in Nanjing have been inviting Zhu Jing'an to banquets, hoping to entertain His Highness the Crown Prince.

Zhu Jing'an did not refuse, but although he agreed to the gentry's invitation, he never had time to attend the banquet.

It was not until today that he finished the work at hand and was able to take time to go to the banquet hosted by the Nanjing gentry.

Zhu Jing'an left the Prince's Mansion and headed towards Yanyu Tower under the protection of the personal guards.

Along the way, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty had already been strictly controlled. Not only had the road been cleared in advance, there was also a soldier of the Ming Dynasty standing guard every few steps on both sides of the road.

To ensure that no one can get close to Zhu Jing'an's Wang Jia.

It was only a short time before the Ming Dynasty regained Nanjing, but it was only more than a month. It is estimated that there are still many Manchu remnants active in Nanjing city.

Under such circumstances, Zhu Jing'an was naturally cautious when traveling.

After finally regaining Nanjing, what an injustice it would be if he was assassinated and died!

Zhu Jing'an cherishes his life very much and would never risk his own life at any time.

It was already evening, and the stone roads in Nanjing were glowing red under the setting sun.

From a distance, it seems to be dyed red with blood.

There is a thrilling beauty!

Zhu Jing'an was riding on the horse, his body rising and falling slightly as the horse moved, but the expression on his face was still thinking about something.

It is already November of the first year of Xuanwu. This year, the Ming army launched the Northern Expedition from Guangdong and Guangxi, attacking Hunan, plundering Hubei, going down to Jiangxi, passing through Anhui, and going straight to Jiangsu, and easily captured Nanjing!

He even advanced his troops towards Zhejiang!

The army spread across six provinces and achieved remarkable results.

But, that's about it.

Because the Ming army advanced too fast, instability in the rear was inevitable.

Coupled with the fatigue caused by the army's long-term battles and the mood of indolence.

Although the Ming army is still powerful, it has already lost the ability to continue attacking!

A long period of repairs must be carried out and the results of the battle must be consolidated before the army can continue to attack.

Zhu Jing'an thought that next year, the main combat goal of the Ming army would be to completely capture the three provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangxi, and then consolidate the current territory.

If we want to make further progress, conquer Sichuan, Shu, Yunnan and Guizhou, or launch the Northern Expedition, it will be at least the year after tomorrow.

By the way, another thing is that Zhu Jing'an still has to free up the time needed for military reform in advance...

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PS: I have a cold, fever and headache. I lay in bed all day yesterday and couldn't get up to type, so I asked for a day off.

This chapter was posted as soon as I woke up this morning. Let’s post one chapter first. There will be more in the afternoon or evening.

The temperature has changed with the recent change of seasons, and it is too easy to catch a cold. Please remember to wear more clothes and pay attention to your health. (End of chapter)