The water in the canal is rolling, and the horns are wailing and desolate. The river wind blows away the smoke and black mist, revealing a hell-like tragic battlefield on both sides of the canal. Countless corpses lie on the ground, with broken limbs everywhere, flesh and blood flying everywhere, and many things that have not yet been discovered. The dead wounded soldiers were writhing and wailing among the corpses and pools of blood in Paoze, while eagles were circling in the sky, just waiting to feast.
The naval warship anchored in the center of the river, and the sampans carried by the ship transported the armored cavalry and the heavily armored infantry ashore. The armored cavalry, in teams of ten, slowly followed the retreating road of the defenders. During the pursuit, the heavily armored infantry guarded the battlefield, and then medical soldiers came ashore to treat the wounded.
However, even though the Navy's medical soldiers are experienced and highly skilled, and are best at trauma first aid, soldiers injured by artillery shrapnel are rarely able to be saved. First, the shrapnel carries strong kinetic energy and causes huge trauma to the body, shattering bones and tendons. Broken bones and blood vessel ruptures are common, and then there is wound infection. Some highly distilled alcohol cannot completely disinfect it. Most of these wounded soldiers will die from subsequent wound infection...
The navy soldiers have serious faces and are very devoted in their treatment. This is different from the past when they attacked cities and conquered territories overseas. After all, they are all soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. What's the point of showing off even if they win in a war with the same soldier?
The Navy's consistent philosophy is to "spread your anger when you are angry" and never fight within yourself...
Liu Rengui was extremely satisfied after hearing the casualty figures, and his lofty ideals almost burst out. He wished he could immediately raise his army up the Yellow River and attack Tongguan, annihilate the rebels in one battle, and decide the overall situation... He suppressed this passion, knowing that at this moment Don't be greedy for power and rush forward. Banzhu is within the sphere of influence of the Shandong family. If he goes straight to Tongguan and Banzhu is captured by the Shandong private army, he will lose the support from the south of the Yangtze River and raft on the Yellow River alone. They are all powerful enemies, no matter how powerful they are, they cannot escape defeat...
He immediately wrote a battle report on a bookcase, describing the details of the battle, and asked Huating Town to support 20 large river boats equipped with artillery, as well as some food and baggage, firearms and ammunition, stick to Banzhu, and join forces northward.
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Xingyang City.
As one of the important towns on the south bank of the Yellow River, it is also the location of the ancestral court of the Zheng family in Xingyang, one of the "seven sects and five surnames". This place has always been a gathering of merchants and a prosperous culture. However, at this time, the four gates were closed and the traffic was isolated. The soldiers of the nearby Zhechong Prefecture were all killed. They mobilized into the city, swords were unsheathed, arrows were cocked, and scouts and horses were sent to and from the canal, spreading news to the city non-stop.
The Zheng family mansion is even more panic-stricken and chaotic inside and outside. Although Zheng Rentai is not the head of the family, he is the number one martial artist of the Zheng family in Xingyang and has a respected status. Now he was defeated in Banzhu and was seriously injured and was transported back to the mansion for medical treatment. Everyone in the family How can we not be worried?
Moreover, I heard that the navy had sent armored cavalry ashore and were slowly approaching Xingyang along the way, which further intensified this worry and fear.
I am afraid that the navy will not stop and attack Xingyang City brazenly...
In the bedroom, Zheng Rentai was diagnosed and treated by a doctor and his life was not in danger. However, he was hit by several shrapnel and suffered many injuries. In particular, the blood vessels in his left leg were cut by shrapnel and he lost a lot of blood. The meridians on his leg were also seriously injured.
At this moment, he put on his regular clothes, his tough face was pale due to excessive blood loss, and he said to Duguyan who was sitting opposite him: "If it hadn't been for the rescue of my wise brother, my foolish brother would have been buried in Banzhu. I won't thank you for your kindness. Please allow me to follow you." Report again."
Even though he had been prepared to be shrouded in horse leather throughout his life as a soldier, the artillery bombardment he suffered this time against the navy still made him uneasy until now. This battle was not due to the lack of quality of the soldiers or omissions in the formation. This leads to failure, which is completely a desperate battle force.
How can a flesh-and-blood body fight against incomparably powerful firearms?
All the powerful armies in the world that have been recorded in history will be shattered to pieces in the face of firearms...
The form of war has undergone earth-shaking changes, and as a famous general who started his career as a soldier, he is helpless and vulnerable in the face of this change. The loss has turned into fear, making him tremble with fear.
A fear of being abandoned by the times.
Dugu Yanyun sighed, waved his hand and said: "You and I have fought side by side for many years. In the past, you have never saved my life on the battlefield? A life-long friendship does not need those polite words. I believe that in a different place, you He will save me too."
Zheng Rentai nodded and invited Dugu Yanyun to drink tea.
Back then, I followed His Majesty Li Er in many battles in the north and south. How many times did he go through life and death? You block the knife for me and I save your life, it's just what you should do. Without this life-and-death friendship, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive today.
only……
He looked defeated and said dejectedly: "No wonder the Guanlong clan still failed to destroy the East Palace with ten times the force. Even when they sent out the main force to attack a mere Youtun Guard, they still lost their troops and were defeated... Even though I already thought that I was extremely high. He estimated the power of firearms, but he still underestimated the enemy."
Until this moment, the roaring sound of artillery still echoed in his ears. The image of the artillery shells falling into the crowd and harvesting lives unscrupulously was like being embedded in the eyes, indelible...
Dugu Yanyun sighed endlessly: "It's not just you? When I was in Guanzhong, Guanlong's main army was defeated in the north of Xuanwu Gate, and was defeated by a volley of artillery fire from the Youtun Guards. I also laughed at Guanlong's actions. There are only a few ragtag groups left in the year, and they are no longer as brave as when the country was founded... But when I saw the power of firearms, I realized that it was not Guan Long who was incompetent, but that the firearms were too powerful..."
Zheng Rentai took a sip of tea, clicked his tongue, and said after a long while: "Fang Jun, what a god! How could he develop such a powerful weapon and apply it in actual combat?"
The power of firearms has long been spread throughout the army, but after all, not many people have personally experienced it, and most of them are under Fang Jun's command. Therefore, although the outside world recognizes that firearms are enough to change the form of warfare, they have never felt the same, and they always feel that it is a bit exaggerated.
Now that he has experienced it personally, how can he still not realize the changes of the times?
Dugu Yanyun also sighed: "This person... is a monster."
It is generally accepted that Fang Jun does not know the art of war. When it comes to arranging troops and commanding on the spot, he is not even considered to be at the bottom of the rankings. A random captain among the great armies of the Tang Dynasty will be far superior to Fang Jun in terms of military strategy.
However, in recent years, Zhenguan's ministers have gradually fallen into silence, and only Fang Jun has emerged as a new force.
He defeated Xue Yantuo with a force of one guard, moved to the Western Regions to help the Anxi Army, and defeated the 200,000-strong Shi army, throwing away their helmets and armor. , thwarted the military dissent of the Guanlong clan...
Not to mention that the navy he founded has never been defeated across the seven seas.
In the history of history, there are so many amazingly talented and beautiful people that can be counted on one hand. They should have been legendary figures, but they appeared in their era before their eyes.
For these soldiers, is it fortunate or unfortunate?
It’s hard to say…
After all, Zheng Rentai was a veteran of hundreds of battles. Although he had just experienced a tragic defeat that he had never experienced in his life, it was useless to think about the matter at this point. He quickly collected his emotions and said: "I have sent people to Tongguan to report the news, and mentioned the responsibility of this battle. He was seriously wounded, and his soldiers suffered heavy casualties. Not only did the loss of Banzhu allow the navy to drive straight into the Yellow River, but it was also unable to reinforce Tongguan and had to stay in Xingyang to recuperate."
Dugu Yanyun was overjoyed, stroking his palms and saying, "That's exactly how it should be!"
Zheng Rentai's face darkened, and he stared at Dugu Yanyun with unkind eyes, and said slowly: "As long as you can achieve your goal of persuading me, even if I almost die on the battlefield and all the soldiers who have been following me loyally for more than ten years are killed or injured, you will be happy, You can’t help but be happy, right?”
"Well……"
Dugu Yanyun's embarrassed smile froze on his face, he coughed dryly and said, "Is it so obvious?"
Zheng Rentai nodded expressionlessly.
"Aha!"
Dugu Yanyun laughed dryly, patted the back of Zheng Rentai's hand, and said: "Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists. How can there be anyone who is always victorious? This defeat at the hands of a little-known figure like Liu Rengui is really shocking. I'm annoyed and depressed, but if I can make my brother see the situation clearly and avoid going astray, it can be considered a good defeat."
Zheng Rentai was not angry now, but sighed deeply: "This time...His Royal Highness Jinyang is in trouble."
If the private army in the south of the Yangtze River was defeated by the navy, the King of Jin also had the support of the private army in Shandong. It is still unclear who will win. But now Banzhu has been captured by the navy, completely opening up the north and south of the canal, so that the main force of the navy in the south of the Yangtze River can reach Tongguan at any time. The situation of King Jin was about to be in danger.
With the strength of one of the Youhou Guards under the command of the King of Jin, facing the front and back attacks from the Sixth Army of the East Palace and the Navy, the chance of victory would never be more than half.
What's particularly important is that as the situation becomes completely unbalanced, the generals of the Sixteenth Guards who had previously sat back and watched success or failure and stood still must stand up and express their stance and attitude. As you can imagine, this will naturally add insult to injury to many.
If you pass the level, you will become a complete dead end.
