In October 1907, in the second shocking world, the Russian War first kicked off on the vast wilderness of Siberia.

While Zai Tian and Liu Shaoqing were discussing the situation of the war, every country in the world that was paying attention to this war was also deducing the possibility of war development in its own staff.

"The military strength of both sides is extremely unbalanced, and the Russians have an overwhelming advantage in military strength. According to the imperial calculations, Russia can mobilize at least 5 million infantry and cavalry. Moreover, Russia has the support of France and can obtain more weapons and equipment. Therefore, the Chinese have no chance of winning."

In the German General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Hauser, the Army Staff, believed this.

It should be said that most people think so.

But Moltke wanted to listen to some different opinions, so he turned his attention to Rudendolf. He wanted to see what different ideas did this young staff member who didn't like to play according to common sense.

"We know very little about China. Or in other words, the whole of Europe knows little about this country. It seems that everyone's perception of this country was when they fought with France more than 20 years ago. But a few days ago, when two "Dreadnought" ships suddenly appeared in Venice, my view of this country changed."

Rudendolf indeed has different views from others. "First of all, these two armies have completely different tactical styles. Compared with the Russian army, the Chinese army has a large number of officers who have served in the army since the Sino-Japanese War and even the Sino-French War to command. They have relatively rich combat experience. It is said that soldiers will also receive more systematic education and training after joining the army. Therefore, there is reason to believe that the Chinese army has certain advantages in terms of individual soldiers' quality and grassroots command."

"This advantage has also changed their weapon and equipment ratio. Because there are relatively excellent middle and lower-level officers, the Chinese Army's grassroots organization has more infantry support weapons. They have already placed small-caliber mortars and machine guns to the company and platoon level. This makes each infantry company a relatively complete firepower unit - machine gun firepower to suppress the opponent's charge, and blasting firepower that can destroy the opponent's simple fortifications. As for the battalion level, it not only has heavy machine guns and 70mm infantry cannons, but also can obtain support from brigade 105mm howitzers when necessary."

At this time, another staff officer William Keitel interrupted: "The power of the Chinese Army's 70mm artillery is far from that of Russia's 77mm artillery. I don't understand why they gave up the 75mm rapid-fire gun they jointly developed with us and instead developed the 70mm artillery."

Rudendolf said: "I guess this may be related to transportation capacity. The traffic conditions in Asia are far less than those in Europe due to economic development. The 75mm rapid-fire gun weighs more than 1,200 kilograms, and even mountain guns have hundreds of kilograms, while Russia's 77mm gun is heavier. Relatively speaking, the caliber of 70mm may reduce the weight of the gun to less than half a ton. This may be conducive to their rapid movement of troops. After all, China is a vast country."

In fact, the total weight of the 70mm gun equipped by the Guards has been controlled to less than 400 kilograms, and it can be easily disassembled and assembled, so it is very suitable for use on complex terrain. For example, it is very easy to provide support for infantry battalions in battle in hilly areas. Moreover, its mission range is wide and it can almost cover all types of firepower support required by infantry battalions. In addition, the structure is simple, which is not only convenient for wartime production, but also easy to use and maintain.

But Rudendolf doesn't know these data.

"As for fire support, I mentioned just now that the fire support above the battalion can use the 105mm howitzer equipped by the brigade artillery battalion. I think it is precisely based on these two points that some Chinese Army troops have abandoned the traditional 75mm mountain cannons. However, their infantry regiments are still using field cannons of this caliber."

"In other words, do you think the Chinese have certain advantages in firepower?"

Rudendolf shook his head: "No, I don't mean that. I just think their firepower configuration is more compact, which may make the Chinese more flexible in small-scale combat and may gain certain advantages, but I can't judge what it will look like in large-scale combat. After all, we have too little information."

Xiao Moltke asked at this time: "So, what do you think of the Russian army?"

Rudendolf said: "We know a little better about the Russian army. As we all know, the command qualities of Russian officers are uneven and have high-level skills, but most of them are either scattered nobles or have limited knowledge. So letting them command large grassroots companies is tantamount to commit crimes! It has been proven that it is not possible to lead a group of lions, not to mention that ordinary Russian infantry cannot be called lions at all."

Speaking of this, the generals and staff in the war room would smile heartily. The German army could not bear to see the Russian army, but the number of Russian army was too large, so we had to pay attention to it.

After laughing, Rudendolf continued: "In response to this situation, the Russians emphasize the concentration of power and the centralized allocation of firepower. Since the low-level officers and soldiers under their command cannot fully exert these powerful things, then take them over and use them in a concentrated manner. You can always find a few such people among the senior officers."

Speaking of this, several names immediately emerged in Little Moltke's mind: Brushilov and Kornilov.

"As for infantry? What the Russians lack the least is humans. Are there any natural mercenaries like serfs and Cossacks? Are there any Russians who are just ordinary soldiers called "gray animals"? The depletion of these people is the least feared by the Russians. Relatively speaking, what they are more worried about is the loss of expensive machine guns and heavy artillery. In their opinion, as long as there are heavy weapons, a basic infantry will be added at will, which is an army. There is no need to worry about being broken by one blow."

What Rudendolf said is the key to why Russia is afraid of Europe.

Of course, this seemingly cold-blooded method is indeed suitable for Russia's national conditions. For example, in World War II, the Soviet Army's artillery advantages were reflected in two aspects: one was the projection provided by a large number of mortars, and the other was the strength of the Soviet Army's artillery in the battle between large armies.

The Germans produced a lot of heavy artillery, but the Russians concentrated them to use them, while Germany was transferred to lower-level units. Therefore, in the battalion, company level, the Germans were very good, and the Germans had advantages in the brigade and regiment level battles, but when they were in the military level battles, the Soviet army's firepower was overwhelming the opponent.

"But this time, the Russians made a big mistake!" Rudendolf changed the topic, "Everyone, don't forget that China is the most populous country in the world today. They have three times the population than Russia. If the Russians can arm 5 million soldiers, the Chinese can arm 10 million soldiers!"

People are always the most critical factor in war, no doubt about it!

"quick!"

Sun Chuanfang rode on the horse and called his company to speed up. Although the cavalry had already raised the speed to the fastest, it was not enough in his opinion.

This is a competition of speed. In order to quickly occupy the initiative in the initial stage, the command center sent out almost all the mobile forces that can be used, and to reduce the opponent's troops as much as possible before the Russian army could react.

This time, the mission of the Cavalry Division where Sun Chuanfang is located is to be a small town in front of him, which is not big but has an important strategic location, Nibchu!

More than two hundred years ago, the Qing Dynasty's saint Kangxi and the Russians reached the famous Treaty of Nebchu here, which not only lost the vast area east of Nebchu and west of the Ergun River, but also promoted Russia's expansion ambitions in the Far East. Nebchu has since been included in the Russian territory.

So from the beginning of formulating the combat plan, regaining Nibchu became every officer and fighter's biggest dream. Now this good opportunity is finally placed in front of the Second Regiment!

As a sharp knife company, Sun Chuanfang knew that he would be the first to arrive in Nibchu, so he felt a sense of honor. This even made him extremely excited than being admitted to Baoding Army Non-commissioned Officer School.

Seeing everyone following, Sun Chuanfang shook the reins of the horse. Just as he was about to move the horse back to the front of the team, he heard a few bangs and gunshots - the vanguards who were leading the way exchanged fire!

The gunshots were very close, and almost the moment he raised his telescope, hundreds of cavalry teams with cloaks fluttering appeared two thousand meters away.

Cossack!

In the telescope, his pupils suddenly shrank into a little cold star. Although he expected to encounter an enemy - after all, there were more than 200,000 enemy troops on the front, no one wanted to meet the Cossack cavalry, known as Russia's most elite in such an environment!

"Fuck!" Sun Chuanfang cursed inwardly, then shouted: "Catch the enemy!"

Almost without thinking, all the soldiers immediately entered the combat state. The loose formation just now immediately began to gather, waiting for the Cossack cavalry roaring in the distance.

Discipline and training are always the biggest manifestation of a unit becoming immature. Although the First Cavalry Division is not as famous as the Cossacks, it does not mean that they are weak. Instead, after joining a large number of Mongolian cavalry and being infiltrated by the traditional Mongolian ranger's ideas, the troops' tactics and flexibility have become much stronger.

But Sun Chuanfang didn't want to see the heights and weaknesses with the Cossacks on the horse.

When he was in the military academy, the instructor was an officer who retired from the First Sino-Russian War. He used his thrown arms to tell himself that using his weaknesses to fight against the enemy's strengths will not prove that you are a real hero. That can only prove that your IQ is not as good as a pig.

The advantage of the Guards is firepower. The firepower configuration of an ordinary grassroots company includes three light machine guns and two 60mm mortars. Because its company is a sharp knife company, the firepower has been strengthened. In addition to machine guns and mortars, there are also six small-caliber grenade barrels.

The diameter of the grenade can be only 50mm, and it is extremely simple. The reason for this is mainly to reduce weight and can quickly move with the cavalry. However, this ultra-light mortar is only equipped with a small number of cavalry units. On the one hand, the use of this weapon emphasizes the soldiers' personal skills, and not everyone can operate it well; on the other hand, the infantry companies are equipped with more practical mortars, and no one is willing to work hard to learn the operation of this weak weapon.

In addition, each cavalry team is equipped with a certain number of five consecutive shotguns and 10 recharged consecutive shot rifles.

With Sun Chuanfang's loud shout, more than a hundred cavalrymen quickly adjusted their war horses. They used the war horses to form protective cover and prepare for combat.

The Cossacks are worthy of being an elite European-renowned unit. They knew that the most needed speed and sprinting power in this close-range encounter was speed and sprinting power, so they gave up their rifles and drew out the cavalry swords that had once made countless enemies tremble. But this time they obviously miscalculated.

"Bang bang..."

In an instant, hundreds of bullets penetrated the distance between the two armies. The dozen Cossack cavalry who led the lead fell from the war horse without even making any reaction.

"spread!"

The Cossack cavalry immediately changed their formation. They had already experienced this style of playing in the Chinese five years ago. Naturally, they knew how to deal with it.

While the enemy had not completely separated, the mortars quickly fired several consecutive shots. Amid the rumbling explosion, the spiral shrapnel and steel balls tore the Cossack cavalry to pieces. By the time the distance between the two sides was shortened to 200 meters, the large number of cavalrymen with even more people than their own forces had fallen down.

But the last two hundred meters are the key to determining the outcome.

The three machine guns are triangular in front, left and right. At such a close distance, the Type 98 single-shot rifle can no longer play much role, but it is the easiest distance for the Type 04 continuous-shot rifle and grenade launcher to play.

The Cossacks found that the opponent's bullets were too dense. For the attacking side, the closer they were to the enemy, the greater the density they were. This density was suitable for rapid-fire weapons to exert their power.

Sun Chuanfang finished firing ten bullets in the rifle magazine in his hand within one minute. While pulling out his pistol, he shouted: "Fifth Master!"

In fact, he doesn't need to shout. The soldiers equipped with five-company shotguns are already ready. At a distance of 50 meters, they don't need to aim at it. Just shoot the bullets out and you will definitely encounter the enemy - or the enemy's mount.

Then there is the grenade, then the pistol.

Layer after layer.

In just two thousand meters, this team of Cossacks has experienced the baptism of mortars, light machine guns, rifles, grenade launchers, semi-automatic, shotguns, grenades and pistols. Where can I still have the ability to continue fighting?

When the small scale ended in twenty minutes, more than 200 formerly terrified Cossack cavalry were wiped out.
Chapter completed!