Chapter 97 Sudan’s Experiment

The equipment provided by Selim was soon installed in the Polish army, but among this batch of equipment, the equipment from the Sipahi cavalry made a group of Polish high-ranking officials a little silent.

This batch of equipment is very similar to their Winged Hussars, because the Sipahi cavalry and the Polish Winged Hussars actually learned from the Hungarian cavalry.

"So, do you think you are going to re-establish a Winged Hussar or..."

August Kazimierzski asked absentmindedly, stroking the pattern of the armor in front of him and thinking of his grandfather.

This is also the reason why August Kazimierzski missed the Winged Hussars, his grandfather had served in this unit.

However, since the Great Northern War, Poland under the rule of the "strong man" August was defeated by Sweden, and the Winged Hussars completely withdrew from the stage of history after being completely defeated by Charles XII.

Heavy cavalry seems to no longer be suitable for the times, and pistol cavalry is the new ruler.

Kosciuszko said immediately.

"Why not reorganize? August Kazimierzski, you have to understand that this is a symbol of our past glory.

As for the Sultan's intention, don't you understand?

He wants to use us to see if pistol cavalry and heavy cavalry can be used together?"

Kosciuszko pointed to the carbines and sabers piled on the ground, pointed to the room on the side, and whispered.

"Otherwise, why send weapons and send people? It's better to say that they are reserve officers of the Ottoman Empire than military observers."

As for Alandar Mustafa Pasha in the room, he didn't pay attention to what the Poles in the VIP room were saying.

Before coming, the Sultan told him that everything had been handled, and his task was to take these officers of the Ottoman Empire to actual combat to see how pistol cavalry and heavy cavalry could be used together.

As for whether this concept is feasible, Alandar Mustafa Pasha is not worried at all, because the method of using this cavalry is exactly the result of the discussion between Napoleon and the Sultan.

Although Alandar-Mustafa Pasha did not know the level of the Sultan, after all, the Sultan had fought against the Austrians in the entire war, and his troops were four or five times that of the other side.

But Napoleon's record was real, which made Alandar-Mustafa Pasha have to be convinced.

This is because Emperor Sai did not hear the voice of Alandar-Mustafa, otherwise he would let him see what the coordination of pistol cavalry and heavy cavalry is.

Although this plan is indeed Napoleon's creation in the original time and space, the key is that it has not appeared yet, right?

So Emperor Sai naturally provided this idea for the other party.

In fact, in Europe, lances are not a widely used weapon. Most of them exist in Poland and the Balkans.

Especially after the emergence of spring-wheel pistols, lances further declined. It was not until the late Napoleon era in the original time and space that lancers once again demonstrated their power.

And what Selim has to do is to reproduce in advance. Breastplate cavalry can be equipped with lances, muskets and straight knives at the same time.

You asked whether horses can carry loads, which is why Selim chose the Poles for experiments.

Their war horses are of good quality, their soldiers are good at riding, they have a tradition of using lances, and they have many old men who have served in the Winged Hussars.

In Europe, Selim could not find a better experimental subject than Poland.

The discussion in the VIP room continued, and finally the Polish high-level decided to establish a cavalry unit of 3,000 people.

The old Polish Winged Hussars, which were originally used as the royal guard of honor, have been disbanded, and the name of Winged Hussars has been given to this newly established cavalry unit.

Although under pressure from the Ottoman Sultan, Kosciuszko had to hand over part of the command to the Turk in the room and his officers.

But Kosciuszko was not very worried. First, many of the soldiers in this newly formed army were veterans of the Winged Hussars, and they were extremely loyal to Poland. Second, from Kosciuszko's point of view, Alandar-Mustafa Pasha's level of use of cavalry was far above his.

Such a loyal and powerful army is exactly what Kosciuszko needs now.

On April 11, 1790, the Austrian army had already captured Krakow. Franz Leonhard von Mersey and Joseph von Fieldmeister were the commander and chief of staff of this army.

The former is good at rapid attack and has a sharp style, while the latter is a tactician, engineer and geographer, and his defensive tactics are excellent.

Leopold II has also learned the lesson of his predecessor Joseph, and he must not let laymen guide experts.

Franz Leonhard von Mersey and Joseph von Fieldmeister are in Wawel Cathedral at this time, led by the priest to visit Sobieski's tomb.

It must be said that even though he has been buried. The decoration here still has the style of a generation of heroes.

Franz Leonhard von Mersey picked up a saber and pulled it out.

This saber appears to have been carefully crafted, showing ornate decoration and excellent craftsmanship.

The blade is cast from fine steel and is of moderate length, making it slender and elegant.

The back of the blade is slightly curved, adding a sense of fluidity to the blade.

The handle is made of solid wood or ivory and is finely carved and engraved. The carvings are detailed and exquisite, including curling patterns, animals, battles or historical scenes, etc.

Inlaid with precious gemstones or semi-precious stones, it sparkles charmingly in the light.

The handles are covered with fine and comfortable leather or fabric on both sides to increase the comfort and stability of the grip.

There are gorgeous decorative buttons at the end of the handle, symbolizing power, glory and family inheritance.

The scabbard complements the blade and is also beautifully decorated, covered with delicate patterns and metal decorations inlaid with gemstones, silk embroidery or golden tassels, making the whole knife more gorgeous and eye-catching.

When Franz Leonhard von Mersey tried to put the blade back into the scabbard, he caught a glimpse of a line of inscriptions.

" Venimus . Vidimu s . Deus vicit . " (roughly means "We come, we see, victory belongs to God") "

The priest next to him whispered at this time.

"General, this is Ernst Rudiger after the battle in 1683. The gift given to my king by Count von on behalf of the then Emperor Leopold I symbolizes the friendship between Poland and the Habsburg family. "

Joseph von Fieldmeister took the saber from Franz Leonhard von Mercy, put it back on the table and said.

"Don't worry, Father, Austria has never forgotten Poland's help. We are here to help the Polish people from being oppressed."

After that, the two left immediately.

As for who oppressed the Poles, the Polish landlords or the upcoming Prussia, it is hard to say.

Anyway, Austria is only responsible for saving.

As for Russia, the Tsarist government is in a hurry to get money. It can collect taxes for 20 years. This is oppression. This is the Tsar's deep love for this land.

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