Chapter 412 (2/2)

Now, most of the veterans of the expeditionary army, oh no, should be called the explosive bear brigade, are soldiers of the gaoshu tribe and waier tribe. So when the stone bear announced that he was going to March the chekasa people to the west, the explosive bear brigade was really cheering.

At present, there are 4100 people in the explosive bear brigade, plus 1000 new soldiers just sent from the north. Well, these 1000 new soldiers are new soldiers sent by junaluska, elite soldiers selected from the central part of the Cherokee tribe.

However, the western expedition is coming soon. Although these 1000 soldiers are elite soldiers of their own tribes, they are all recruits in the explosive bear brigade.

Normally, it's better not to go out with the explosive bear brigade, but chief junaruska's order is very clear, that is, the 1000 recruits must be trained as soon as possible.

The stone bear can resist the order of the chief and not send troops in winter. That's because the stone bear has enough confidence, and sending troops in winter is also taboo. Therefore, the stone bear can disobey the order of the chief without hesitation, and even break the legs of the arrogant nephew of the chief.

But the stone bear had to obey the order of the chief. Recruits don't know much about bullshit, but every veteran grows up from recruits. So, for the order of the chief, the stone bear firmly carried out.

However, the 1000 recruit eggs divide the stone bear into two parts. Among them, 500 recruits will act as vanguards under the leadership of 100 veterans, that is, engineering soldiers who are dedicated to opening up the way for large forces.

Their task is to find a way out on the premise of safety, build bridges when encountering water, and provide a good marching route for the large troops behind.

This kind of task is actually quite dangerous, but the stone bear still insists that these recruits do it. After all, there are still 100 veterans with them, and there are more scouts in front of them, so their safety should be guaranteed.

As for the other 500 recruits, they naturally play the role of logistics soldiers.

The original logistics soldiers have now grown into veterans. Naturally, the work of logistics will be taken over by recruits.

In this way, the number of explosive bear brigades has increased from 4100 to 5100, which is close to the establishment of a standard brigade in future generations.

However, there are not many soldiers in the 5100 strong explosive bear brigade who really possess thermal weapons. Besides the 600 grenadiers who have increased to 300 grenade throwers, there are also 1000 firemen.

Five hundred of the 1000 riflemen were armed with new style bear rifles, while the other five hundred were armed with Ferguson rifles, the five hundred Ferguson rifles stone bear was prepared to exchange with the Spaniards for five hundred horses. The remaining three hundred bear rifles were left in the gaoshu tribe for defense.

In other words, only 1600 people in the whole explosive bear brigade use hot weapons, and the remaining 3500 use cold weapons. However, the cold weapons in the hands of these 3500 soldiers who use cold weapons are also quite powerful. Strong bow, steel knife, steel spear, flying axe and the necessary grenade for everyone in the expeditionary army

This western expedition's explosive bear brigade is now armed to the teeth!