In the long history of ancient China, there were many great generals and generals. They have earned the respect and praise of people for their bravery, courage and resourcefulness. One of them worth mentioning is Zhao Wu, a famous general of Zhao during the Warring States Period. One of his main contributions was to make a profound innovation in the tactics of the vehicle and apply them to actual combat.
Traditional chariot warfare was quite mature in the Spring and Autumn Period, but its shortcomings were also obvious, that is, the vehicles were too bulky, the movement speed was slow, and they were easily affected by the opposing cavalry. And Zhao Wu's technique of chariot soldiers is a powerful answer to this question.
He came up with the concept of "light car". This vehicle is lighter and more agile than traditional heavy vehicles, allowing it to quickly move positions on the battlefield and avoid being pursued or surrounded by the enemy. At the same time, due to the lower weight, it is also easier for the driver to operate, which improves combat effectiveness.
He also advocated the use of horses as a power source for the car. Not only does this greatly increase the speed of the vehicle, allowing it to better maneuver for combat, but it also makes it possible to use the power of the horse to boost the morale of the soldiers. Therefore, the "light car" combined with powerful horses made Zhao Jun's performance in battle significantly improved.
That's not enough. Zhao Wu also emphasized the coordination between the chariot and soldiers, requiring them to always maintain a close formation during the march, so that they could quickly form a defensive line or attack formation when needed. This requires each fighter to have good team spirit and technical training to ensure that the overall strength of the whole team is maximized.
Under the leadership of Zhao Wu, the Zhao army used this new tactical system to achieve victory in many battles. For example, in the Battle of Qin and Zhao in 260 BC, he successfully commanded the "lightly armed" troops to resist the powerful offensive of the Qin state, buying precious respite for the whole army.
Zhao Wu's innovation in the art of chariot warfare and his outstanding performance on the battlefield demonstrated the high level of development of the ancient Chinese art of warfare. Even though times have changed a lot, we can still learn a lot of valuable things from his story.