The New Chuang Wang

A minor point: melee swordsmen don't necessarily have to wield a shield in one hand and a short sword in the other. The Hundred Years' War between England and France proved that infantrymen were more efficient in close combat, holding a shield in one hand and a piercing hammer or hand axe no more than 50 centimeters long in the other (this was proven in actual combat; no matter how exquisite the steel plate armor of a nobleman, baron, or earl, it couldn't withstand two or three blows from a piercing hammer. The goal wasn't to break the armor, but to shatter the bones beneath and stun the head; the rest could be done by sending a supply soldier to slit their throat). Another method was to select strong, brave, and exceptionally courageous men to wield double-edged longswords to disrupt enemy lines and inflict heavy casualties. In the English army, this was often done by Scotsmen who drank two bottles of whiskey before going into battle, making them appear like mad tigers. I remember a book describing the scene with the phrase "sprinkling blood everywhere."

I got a bit stuck after chapter 470. The administration was too chaotic, both in civil and military affairs, especially the salary distribution. There should have been various departments and heads under the leader, and the fact that he needed to borrow money was very incongruous with that era. Trying to portray that era as a republic felt too awkward.

Using short swords for melee combat demands far higher skill levels from soldiers than using long spears for stabbing. It's crucial to understand that a spearman cannot simply carry multiple short swords and become a swordsman; they must be paired with another unit type, otherwise it wouldn't be logical. Long spear combat requires less skill; due to its length, it's primarily about relentless forward thrusting practice, allowing for rapid formation. Short swordsmen, however, require higher levels of skill in slashing, chopping, thrusting, and parrying. Furthermore, the short weapon and close-quarters combat demand strong mental fortitude. In short, spearmen are a unit that doesn't require high levels of skill or technique; sufficient strength is sufficient for rapid formation. Short swordsmen, or perhaps swordsmen, require more skill and a certain level of personnel ability, making them a unit that cannot be quickly formed.

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Why isn't the protagonist, who has a split personality, dead yet?

The protagonist must be schizophrenic! If you want a peaceful life, then shut the hell up and stop making trouble. Why are you plotting something like this, acting like you're so capable?

If you can't rebel, becoming a bandit is better than you. You should just give up writing historical novels; you're not suited to it.

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