Although the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Japanese state lasted only a short time.
But because of the firearms, the losses on both sides were relatively large.
In this war, the Tang Dynasty invested more than 300,000 troops in total.
The Japanese army also had 150,000 troops.
After this mighty war, the remaining 70,000 Japanese soldiers were basically blocked in Laizhou by Li Chengqian.
Except for a few who were captured by Li Ke and sent to Chang'an City, most of the others died on the battlefield.
Datang's side also suffered a lot of losses.
Starting from the famous general Li Jing, to the casualties of most of Youzhou's 50,000 troops, these are all human lives before our eyes.
And this is not to mention the men and horses that Li Ke and Li Chengqian killed in the subsequent war.
Of the 100,000 Liangzhou disciples who left Liangzhou, it would be good if 70% of them returned intact.
The Shu army was even worse. 70,000 Shu men walked out of the mountains, and now more than 30,000 urns were sent back.
What's even more frightening is that the war is not over yet.
Japan did not surrender and continued to increase its troops.
Presumably it won't be long before another great event is coming.
Once a war enters this situation, it will inevitably cause psychological pressure on soldiers and their relatives.
If turmoil arises among the people or the military, it will no longer be a joke.
And when that time comes, this war will no longer need to be fought.
The situation of the late Qing Dynasty may have to be repeated now.
What's more, winning this war is not Li Chengqian's ultimate goal.
He has always had a goal in mind of attacking the Japanese mainland...
If you want to attack the Japanese mainland, you must first carry out a vast military reform.
Of course, all of this will take time to complete. What Li Chengqian wants is to gain this time.
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Vertical sun.
The Liangzhou Army launched another attack on Laixi City.
Not surprisingly, after the war started, the Japanese troops in Raidong immediately jumped out of the city and came to support them.
As expected, they encountered a fierce blockage from the Liangzhou Army halfway.
Originally, the Japanese army in Laidong did not take the Liangzhou army seriously.
After all, yesterday, they almost broke through the enemy's lines.
And they also believed that after a night of rest and adjustment, they would be able to break through the enemy's defense line today and inflict heavy damage to the enemy.
But unfortunately, their opponent today is Li Chengqian.
Once upon a time, the scene of Li Chengqian's first appearance on the battlefield was played out again now.
Although the Japanese army had guns in their hands, they attacked fiercely.
But with the presence of three thousand Ganzi battalions and two thousand musketeers, their charge seemed so weak.
First it was covered by artillery fire, followed by attacks by musketeers and arrow arrays.
Even if they rush closer, there are still weapons like Sky Fire Thunder waiting for them.
For a time, the Japanese army also suffered heavy casualties. The more than 10,000 Japanese soldiers who ran out of the city to reinforce them suffered nearly 3,000 casualties in just one morning.
Li Chengqian also seized the opportunity and directly ordered the entire army to push the front one mile forward.
Finally, they stopped advancing less than two miles away from Laidong and carried out a major rest for the entire army.
In the afternoon of that day, when the sun had just set in the west, Li Chengqian ordered the entire army to launch an offensive against Laidong.
Can't you support me?
Then I will start a war with you on two fronts.
There is no way, I am just so rich.
If you have the ability, gather two fronts of troops to fight with me.
Obviously, the Japanese army did not have that ability.
After all, both of their front lines are now blocked by the Liangzhou Army and cannot break through either side.
Now, they are beyond their capabilities to deal with the fierce offensive of the Liangzhou Army.
How can anyone have the ability to break through the limit and launch a counterattack against the Liangzhou Army?
As Li Chengqian gave the order, the saturated attack of the past reappeared.
When fighting Li Chengqian, you have to make sure that this guy can't touch you, otherwise once you get into his fire range, he won't care whether the amount of shells is enough.
After all, if Liu Min dares to interrupt him, he will not only be beaten but also scolded.
Therefore, when the Liangzhou Army goes to war, there is only one word: wealth.
For a moment, the walls of Laidong City were as fragile as grass struggling in a heavy rain.
With just two rounds of saturation strikes, the already weak city wall collapsed.
Seeing this scene, Li Chengqian did not hesitate.
He said directly to Luo Ding'an beside him: "Luo Ding'an, take your people and push them five hundred steps outside the city wall. Press them down and beat them hard!"
"yes!"
Luo Ding'an nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Luo Ding'an led three thousand Ganzi battalions and two thousand musketeers and rushed towards the city wall under the cover of artillery fire.
Seeing this scene, the defenders in the city also hurriedly reported the news to their commander.
At the moment, the person commanding the army here is none other than Nakamura Xiushu, who had defeated Li Jing but was defeated by Li Chengqian.
At this moment, this situation happened to him again, which really made Nakamura Xiu Shu unacceptable.
You know, when firearms were first developed, they were invincible in the entire Japanese country using fire blunderbuss.
Even when they later arrived in the Tang Dynasty, they were victorious in the early stages, and the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were beaten and fled away with their heads in their hands.
But now, why are they the ones running around?
Nakamura Suishu really doesn’t understand.
But the current situation did not allow him to think too much.
He said directly to the deputy general: "Go, let the brothers go up. No matter what, we must not let the enemy get close to our front and build artillery positions under our eyes."
After hearing this, the deputy general also looked at Nakamura Xiu Shu with surprise: "General, I'm afraid..."
"Afraid of what?"
"Could it be that our soldiers can't even do such a simple thing?"
Nakamura Xiushu slapped the table and said angrily: "I know they have artillery fire, but even if there is artillery fire, I have to withstand it."
Hearing this, the deputy general opened his mouth, but no words came out.
After playing against Li Chengqian so many times, he has gained experience.
Li Chengqian's method of fighting was very simple. He used artillery to open the way first, and then let the infantry occupy the position.
Then, continue to build artillery positions at the occupied position, and then advance forward, and so on until the enemy is completely eliminated.
This tactic seems simple, but it is the most practical.
Of course, the way to crack this tactic is also very simple. If you want to stop him, you only need infantry to occupy the position.
But are some things so simple?
Li Chengqian's men are the Liangzhou Army, the most elite infantry regiment in the Tang Dynasty. Who in the world can stop them?
Luo Ding'an and others charged forward while using their firearms to suppress the enemy's counterattack.
When they were five hundred steps outside the city, the engineers hidden behind the soldiers immediately began to build trench fortifications.
When the fortifications were almost completed, the infantry around Li Chengqian also rushed over with cannons on their legs.
Five hundred steps, two hundred and fifty meters.
At this distance, it is simply like using artillery to hit the enemy in the face.
And the moment the artillery started, the whole Laidong was in chaos...
