The Tsarist Russian officer explained the specific principles of the hollow phalanx to Lutros, who nodded silently.
Lutros was able to become the Khan of Junggar not only because of his noble bloodline, but also because of his keen sense of military affairs in the new era.
He loved muskets and was very familiar with them.
With just a little reminder, he understood that once the Junggar cavalry rushed into the hollow square formation, they would face fire from all directions.
If the hollow phalanx was large enough, his cavalry could even get lost in the formation.
After thinking about this, Lutros shed a few drops of cold sweat because of his recent impulse.
He was not ashamed to ask.
"Then, how to break this hollow square array?"
"Nothing but cannons to hit the ears!"
Shelling?
An idea flashed in Lutros's mind. The hollow square array was so large that it could be said that it had basically lost its ability to move.
Except for the phalanx in the outer circle, the phalanx in the inner circle is basically nailed in place.
At this time, if a large number of artillery is mobilized and the shelling is carried out steadily, the enemy can be defeated!
artillery?
Lutros raised his eyebrows. Lutros lacked everything except cannons.
During this expedition, he brought a large number of camel cannons. Most of these artillery were purchased and assembled from Tsarist Russia, and a small number of them were passed down from ancestors.
The camel gun seems to be mounted on a camel, but it is not fired directly. Instead, it is transported to a designated location by a camel, the artillery is unloaded and placed on the gun mount, and the position is fired.
Under Lutros's order, more than 300 camel guns from Junggar and more than 60 heavy guns collected from the Qingying camp last night began to prepare artillery positions.
Yang Yuchun discovered the movements of the Junggar army through the telescope and immediately summoned the generals for discussion.
"Everyone, Junggar has many artillery pieces, but our army only has 40 artillery pieces. How can we fight against the enemy?"
"Our army is at a disadvantage in an artillery battle. The artillery must not be moved lightly."
"In my opinion, let the outer phalanx hold up first.
Dig trenches in the rear! "
Trenches?
When the generals heard this, they suddenly became enlightened.
To deal with these solid artillery shells, in addition to artillery battles, trenches and parapets are the most practical.
The Qing army was digging trenches, and the Junggar army was shelling.
360 artillery pieces roared on the battlefield, smoke filled the air, and the artillery positions were shrouded in clouds and mist.
The iron balls that filled the sky flew over a distance of 900 meters and hit the Qing army's formation.
The camel cannon was okay, the projectiles were small, and it would only break one or two Qing soldiers if it hit them.
Once the 60 artillery pieces from the original Beijing camp roared, they would be destroyed for tens of meters.
These heavy artillery, with a caliber between 110 and 120 mm, are basically the same as the red cannons and are larger than a fist.
When these shells were fired into the Qing army's formation, the shells rolled and bounced on the ground, breaking the legs of several Qing army musketeers.
Some who were unlucky were hit directly through the chest, and the two-millimeter-thick breastplate was punched through as if it were made of paper.
The shells plowed bloody paths through the phalanx.
"Steady! Steady!"
Qing army officers patrolled in front of the square formation and kept maintaining order among the soldiers.
The dead soldiers were pulled to the rear, and the soldiers from the rear pushed them to the front in turn.
Compared with the Beijing Camp, the officers were very satisfied with the military discipline of the New Army.
Although there were heavy casualties under the bombardment, no one had escaped yet.
Behind, Jiaqing climbed up a wooden ladder to a simple observation tower with the help of Xiao Lizi and Wei Dabao.
He saw that the soldiers in the outer circle were able to hold their ground even in the face of heavy shelling.
Jiaqing sighed in his heart, lamenting the courage of the soldiers and the elite of the new army.
At the same time, he also had the illusion that the Qing Dynasty was still the same arrogant Qing Dynasty.
The booming sound of the cannon spread far away, and the sound waves swept across the plains, swept through the villages, and reached Duo Shan's ears.
"There is only the sound of cannons, but no muskets. It seems that old boy Jiaqing is not dead yet."
Dushan unscrewed the water bag, "ton ton ton" drank some water, broke off a piece of compressed biscuit and put it in his mouth.
This place is less than 7 kilometers away from Tumu Fort. Before entering the battlefield, you need to replenish your physical strength and check your weapons.
…
The Forbidden City in Peking.
In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a red carpet was spread on the floor and flags were flying.
Hundreds of civil and military officials lined up on both sides, looking at Aisin Gioro Minning sitting upright above.
The enthronement ceremony began.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the Zhonghe Shao Music Band played, the whip was blown three times at the foot of the steps, and the chanting officer gave the command according to etiquette.
The ministers knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, and all the officials saluted and the Danbi music was played.
After all the ceremonies were completed, Emperor Daoguang stood under the canopy, facing the bright sun, enjoying the shouts of "Long Live the Mountain" from his ministers.
Everything is so harmonious.
Lebao couldn't help but feel worried about the current situation, and he said to the ministers around him.
"We only know that Jiaqing is surrounded by earthen forts, and we still don't know whether he will live or die. Is it too urgent for Fu Minning to take over now?"
Jiaqing was besieged in Tumubao. That night, the fire was blazing into the sky. It was the news sent back urgently by the scouts from 800 miles away.
These ministers did not even do a second confirmation and hurriedly arranged the enthronement ceremony.
What if Jiaqing wins and returns to the army?
"Oh, Prince, don't worry!"
The minister looked around, leaned into Lebao's ear and whispered: "We have told Luteros about Emperor Jiaqing's military situation, and...
How much food and grass do you think you brought during this expedition to Jiaqing? "
"15 days?"
The minister shook his head and said, "Only 10 days!"
As early as the expedition, the army's food and grass had been tampered with by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the original 15-day quantity was abruptly reduced to 10 days.
And Jiaqing didn't know about all this.
Even if it is stuck to the rod, the clues here cannot be found in a short time.
"So don't worry, I think Jiaqing is dead now..."
After hearing this, Le Bao was stunned.
These ministers were really plotting to kill the king, and they were so thorough.
In the corner, several stick-stick agents were watching secretly.
The ministers regard them as transparent people. In the eyes of the ministers, the sticky rod is not far away from death.
Waiting for Daoguang to go to court, waiting for the news of Jiaqing's death, and waiting for Duoshan to die on the battlefield.
everything will get better.
In two or three days everything will become clear.
Jinling Forbidden City.
The indigenous people from Southeast Asia worked hard and with great sacrifice, completed the main construction of the three main halls.
Later renovations are in progress.
This kind of delicate work can only rely on the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry.
Zhu Zaiming held a telegram and was stunned.
Jiaqing also wants to be a Baozong?
"Fortunately, Duo Shan is very organized, the money from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been transferred away, and there are also ears and eyes at various inns outside the city.
Otherwise, I can only order the 1st Brigade from Lushun to accept my Ming Dynasty's property. "
At this time, Kong Er couldn't help but asked: "Your Majesty, Beiping is empty now, why don't you take this opportunity..."
Zhu Zaiming walked around twice and glanced at Kong Er meaningfully.
“Beiping City is right there, and the money can’t escape.
I'm wondering if there is any way for Jiaqing to help me explore the way to the west first...
Sometimes, keeping a group of enemies is good for my strong claim to the future of the Ming Dynasty. "
As Zhu Zaiming spoke, he looked at the huge world map on the wall.
Siberia, the Western Regions, Constantinople, the Eastern European Plains...
