The Ming army's Ye Bushou continued to explore Huangtu Ridge, Songshan Ridge and Rufeng Mountain, while the Qing army's scouts also continued to infiltrate into Songshan Fort and other places. Sentinels from both sides came and went, constantly sending all kinds of intelligence. Return to their respective armies.
At this time, at the top of Songshan Ridge, there was a dilapidated pier, surrounded by Qing army flags, either Zhenglan flag or Xianglan flag. A large group of Qing army generals and soldiers stood densely around the pier.
On the top of the pier, two woven gold dragon tapes were drooping under the scorching sun, as if listlessly. Under the dragon tapestry, Prince Zheng Jierhalang, the leader of the Eight Banners Manchuria Inlaid Blue Flag, and Prince Su Hauge, the leader of the Zhenglan Flag. Standing side by side, behind the two men were Baya Lazhangjing, Melezhangjing, Jiala Ezhen and other subordinates of the two blue flags. Everyone, together with Jierharang and Hauge, looked into the distance. .
Around the pier, a large number of Baya La soldiers from the Two Blue Banners were surrounding. These elite Qing troops were all wearing bright armor, with fine armor leaves exposed. Everyone was wearing three layers of heavy armor from the inside to the outside. Even though Even under the scorching sun, he remained motionless, which shows how capable he is.
These Baya soldiers are all tall and extremely strong. The weapons in their hands are basically thick-backed swords, heavy sledgehammers, tiger spears, etc. Each of them is equipped with strong bows, heavy weapons, etc. Arrows are very powerful in combat.
Jirharang and Hauge both held telescopes in their hands. Although they were not as sophisticated as the telescopes equipped by the new army in Qinglai Town, they were rare. At least at this time, most of the Ming army did not have such equipment.
At this time, the two of them were watching through the telescope and saw that the Ming army in the distance had begun to deploy artillery and was about to launch a bombardment on Huangtu Ridge.
After watching for a while, Hauge frowned and said: "Prince Zheng, I think it's better to send troops to attack the Ming army's artillery array. We can't wait for the Ming army to fire. With the combat power of our Qing warriors, we only need to send thousands of cavalry to attack If the Ming Army's artillery array launches a side attack, it will definitely cause chaos to the Ming Army and destroy all the Ming Army's artillery at the foot of the mountain!"
Jierhalang shook his head and said: "Prince Su, please be careful. Hong Chengchou has deployed troops on the flanks of the Ming army's artillery array. There are at least tens of thousands of troops. Even if our army attacks, it will be difficult to break through the Ming army's defense. And I, Songshan, The Ling defenders and the Huangtu Ridge defenders are one and the same. According to His Majesty's order, our army must wait for a signal from Huangtu Ridge before attacking."
When Hauge saw Jierhalang carrying Huang Taiji out to suppress him, he felt displeased. He snorted coldly and said, "Look at the banner of the Ming army. It belongs to Wu Sangui, and there are many civilians behind it. Look at this posture. It is to dig a trench between Huangtu Ridge and Songshan Ridge and imitate our army's tactics. If we don't attack again, the connection between the two places will be cut off!"
Jierhalang still shook his head and said: "Prince Su, please be patient. The terrain between Songshan Ridge and Huangtu Ridge is flat and wide. The Ming army will not be able to cut off our army's contact so easily. If you wait a little longer, even if you have to The attack must wait until the Ming army is exhausted, not now."
At this time, Hauge saw that Jierhalang was still unwilling to attack, and Huang Taiji named himself as deputy and Jierhalang as chief. So although Hauge was angry, he had no choice. At this time, the Qing army's military laws were strict. No matter how domineering Hauge was, he did not dare to disobey military orders. He had to suppress the anger in his heart and look into the distance without saying a word.
At this time, most of the artillery of the Ming army had been deployed, and the soldiers and horses deployed at the forefront of the Qing army were all Han flags and Korean soldiers. Hauge frowned slightly and said to himself: "I don't know if those Han dogs and Korean dogs can Stopped."
At the same time, there is also a pier on the main peak of Huangtu Ridge, which the locals call the Dongling pier. The Dongling pier is a two-story hollow pier, about five feet high and eighteen feet wide in circumference. The arrow window crenelations and ring towers are all constructed of large strips of stone.
On this pier, there are many woven gold dragon banners erected, including the Eight Banners Manchuria Zhengbai Banner Dragon Banner, the Inlaid White Banner Dragon Banner, and some Han Army Flags Gushan Real Dragon Banner. These dragon banners are not much different from the dragon banners of the Manchurian banner. The only difference is that the Han army has a moon, while the Mongolian and Manchu dragon banners do not have a moon.
In addition to these Manchu and Qing flags, there is also a tall Tai Chi flag on the pier, which is the flag of the North Korean leader. The leader at this time is Kim Zidian, the right political leader of North Korea.
At this time, North Korea implemented a cabinet system similar to that of the Ming Dynasty, with one leader each for political affairs and one for left and right ministers.
Since Bingzi's chaos, the pro-Ming Western Party in North Korea has completely lost power, and the pro-Qing Luo Party has gained power. The representative figure is the right-wing political leader Kim Zidian.
Jin Zidian was on the right to discuss politics, and his son-in-law Xing'anjun Li Xuan was the great-grandson of King Zhongjong and the cousin of Gwanghaejun. He also had the support of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, this man was very popular in Korea, and his attitude towards the Manchus was also very high. More deferential.
In this Jinzhou battle, Jin Zidian tried his best to facilitate the dispatch of troops to assist, and even volunteered to lead the army. Most of his subordinates were elite soldiers and generals of Korea, including generals, deputy generals, staff generals, chief leaders, and deputy chiefs. These 10,000 North Korean soldiers were almost the most elite troops in North Korea, which shows Jin Zidian's "filial piety" towards his master.
Jin Zidian was in his fifties at this time, with a handsome appearance and wearing the official uniform of a first-class North Korean official. This official uniform is quite similar to the official uniform of the Ming Dynasty, but the belt is lifted very high, just like the skirts of Korean women.
Standing next to Jin Zidian were some staff, all wearing robes, high-waisted cotton boots with soft soles, and big-brimmed hats on their heads, and some military generals were accompanying them.
Similar to the Ming Dynasty, North Korea was also a country of nobles and military, and soldiers had little status in North Korea. Although the leading general Li Renzhan was also a high-ranking official, he was ordered around by Jin Zidian and treated like a slave.
At this time, Jin Zidian looked nervous. He had already seen the Ming army's artillery formation at the foot of the mountain, which would fire at any time, and the first ones to bear the brunt were the North Korean soldiers and horses deployed on the front line.
As anxious and nervous as Jin Zidian, there are several Gushan'e Zhen of the Han Army Banner, such as the Gushan'e Zhenzu of Zhengbai Banner, Liu Zhiyuan of Gushan'e Zhen of Zhengbai Banner, Gushan'e Zhenzu of Zhenglan Banner, Zerun, Wu Shoujin, the real person with a white flag on his forehead, was extremely anxious, like ants on a hot pot. They gathered together and whispered something, but they did not dare to speak too loudly.
At this time, no matter Jin Zidian, Wu Shojin, Zu Zerun and others, they were all low-status slaves in front of the Manchus and even the Mongols, so it was useless no matter how anxious they were, because Huangtuling was in charge. Dorgon, the leader of the Eight Banners Manchuria Zhengbai Banner, Duoduo, the leader of the Xiangbai Banner, and even Rao Yubeile Abatai, have to step aside.
Dorgon stood in the crowd, looking solemnly at the Ming army at the foot of the mountain. He understood that the Ming army was well prepared, so he asked Kong Youde beside him: "King Gongshun, I am the mighty general of the Qing Dynasty. How far can the cannon go?"
Kong Youde's Han Army Zhenghong Banner troops and horses were not deployed in Huangtu Ridge, but part of his artillery was deployed here. At this time, Kong Youde only cares about his artillery. As for the others, do you care if they die?
Kong Youde said respectfully: "We can hit four miles."
"Can you hit a fixed target?"
Kong Youde was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "It's difficult. If you are within two miles, you are somewhat sure. Judging from the current distance, whether you can hit it or not depends only on luck."
Dorgon nodded and said: "Then wait until most of the Ming army enters within three miles before firing, and order all frontline troops to strictly guard their positions. No one is allowed to retreat!"
Zhengbai Banner Gushan’e Zhenshi Tingzhu, Inlaid Red Flag Gushan’e Zhenliu Zhiyuan, Zhenglan Banner Gushan’e Zhenzu Zerun, Inlaid White Flag Gushan’e Zhenwu Shojin, and Jin Zidian all showed bitterness on their faces, but they did not dare to neglect them. , can only take orders one after another.
"The dogs are about to attack the mountain. Please stay alert!"
I saw a man in his thirties, Jia La Zhangjing, wearing fine white armor trimmed with red, patrolling along the pier of the Empress Temple to the wall of the village, roaring at the Han and Korean defenders behind the wall from time to time.
This Jia Lazhangjing has a big face, a flat nose, and several scars on his face. His appearance is quite ugly and ferocious, with a typical Manchu Tatar appearance. This person's name is Yan Zha, and he is the face of Jia Lazhang Jingjing with the Eight Banners Manchuria inlaid with white flag. Zha was specifically responsible for the defense of this section, and all the Han and Korean soldiers in the surrounding areas were at his disposal.
Behind Yan Zha, there followed a large group of elite vests. Each of these elites had bright and dark armor, and their faces were full of hostility and arrogance. When the surrounding Han and Korean soldiers saw it, they all turned their faces timidly. Go, don't dare to look at him.
In addition, there are several Niulu Zhangjings with white flags. One of them has a thin face and two rat whiskers. He is Niulu Zhangjing Niugulu, who is under Yan Zha's command, and the other is Niulu Zhangjing Ning Erjia.
Their Jia La suffered heavy losses in Julu and Jinan that year. The Baya La and elite cavalry soldiers in Jia La suffered heavy losses. Although Huang Taiji captured many "Wild Jurchens" from Liaodong to replenish the population of this unit, the overall combat power inevitably declined. 33
Guarding the pier and platform area of the Empress Temple, in addition to Yan Zha's Manchurian white flag troops and horses, there are also Han Army's Zhengbai Banner's troops and Korean Army's troops led by a general, a total of about 4,000 soldiers and horses. , guarding the ditch of the village wall about two miles long.
However, the main force guarding the wall here is mainly soldiers from the Zhengbai Banner of the Han Army and Korean soldiers. Yan Zha, a Manchu soldier with armor, was used as a supervisor of the battle team.
Behind the earthen and stone walls of this section of the defense line, you can see a large number of Han and Korean soldiers armed with bird cannons and three-eyed cannons. Only a few of these soldiers and horses were armed with shields, swords, bows, arrows and spears. In addition, a small number of people use weapons such as crossbows, trebuchets, and mortar cannons.
Especially the Korean soldiers, who were the main force in using trebuchets, were working very hard on the trebuchets brought from afar.
In addition, the artillery battalion troops and horses of Wu Zhenhachao under Kong Youde were deployed here. Along the mountain defense line, some Hongyi cannons and small Folang machine cannons were deployed at the favorable terrain of some village walls. Especially on the pier of the Empress Temple, there are four Hongyi cannons that can fire ten kilograms of cannon!
Jia Lazhang Jingyanza led a team of troops to patrol the area, shouting and roaring at the Han and Korean soldiers along the way, and occasionally kicked them.
Those who were beaten and scolded were either angry but dared not speak out, or they were obedient. The Han military flag bearers here, such as Bo Shiku and Niulu Zhangjing, as well as the deputy lieutenants, staff lieutenants and other officers of the Korean army, also saw it. Pretend you didn't see it.
This scene was like the Japanese invaders of later generations treating the Imperial Army. Those Han military flags and Korean soldiers were like slaves, and they did not dare to resist at all.
At the foot of the mountain, in the Ming army's position, the artillery of various Ming army units had been deployed and ready to fire at any time, and the four states were quiet.
Hong Chengchou took a deep breath and felt very excited. The war was finally about to begin!
Hong Chengchou suppressed the excitement in his heart and said loudly: "Fortify the artillery array, fire!"
"Start testing the cannon!"
On the Ming army's artillery array, a gunner lit the fuse of a cannon that fired a twelve-pound cannon. Everyone looked nervous and focused on the hissing and sparking fire door fuse.
The fuse sparkled, hissing and burning, and suddenly there was a flash of fire, followed by a loud bang, and a large thick cloud of gunpowder smoke spewed out from the thick muzzle. In the light of the fire, the gun body shook violently, and a large black iron bullet rushed out of the gun barrel and flew quickly towards the Qing army's position in the distance.
For a moment, everyone in the Ming and Qing armies looked at the flight direction and landing point of the cannonball.
Some people died, but not completely...
