With the fall of the east and west city walls. The whole situation changed immediately.
Outside the city, in addition to the south gate, there was also a battalion that set up Gatling guns to block the gate, and they all began to climb onto the city.
The merchant group is also anxious. If the southern city wall is lost, they will be completely in trouble.
A large number of musketeers swarmed up the southern city wall. The gunners brought out the squatting tiger cannons and small Folan cannons from the cellar. They purchased these weapons privately and hid them in the cellar. Because these are officially prohibited from private and private ownership.
Their secret possession is not easy to discover, but the test firing is easy to expose.
Therefore, they are not proficient in using these weapons. And their gunpowder was also bought from the border army. There is also the issue of border army weapons. Because several gunpowder factories under the Ministry of Industry have serious corruption problems. For example, the Wang Gong Factory was bombed many times.
The gunpowder they produced was extremely unstable. Some have such poor performance that they cannot propel the shells ten meters. It's just a big flower.
The cannon on the north wall began firing. Shotguns were raining down into the city.
More camel cannons were hoisted up to the city. The three walls on the east, west, north and west are covered with artillery. The city was suddenly under fire from three sides.
The musketeers of the merchant group hid in the houses and fired at the city walls. A large number of swordsmen were lurking in private houses waiting for street fighting. The southern city wall controlled by the Fan family became the focus of fierce competition between the two sides.
The merchant group brought out more than a dozen Tiger Crouching Cannons and Folang Machine Cannons and opened fire fiercely at the east city wall. Iron sand was sprayed onto the city wall overwhelmingly. Stab-proof clothing cannot withstand the iron sand spray from the Crouching Tiger Cannon. Immediately caused more than a dozen casualties.
"Quick, lift the Crouching Tiger Cannon to the roof." Fan Wu shouted, directing the servants to set up the Crouching Tiger Cannon at a high place. Only by approaching the height of the city wall can the defenders of the city wall be effectively killed.
Dozens of small Franco machine guns also fired at the inner low wall of the city wall. For a time, the bricks of the city were smashed into pieces, and brick debris flew everywhere. The soldiers who were shooting at the low wall fell to pieces.
At this time, the city was in great chaos. Many houses caught fire. Smoke filled the air.
On the roofs, in the courtyard, beside the stone mill, and under the old trees, there were firecrackers shooting at the city walls everywhere.
It is difficult to completely distinguish hidden enemies by sight.
A large number of soldiers began to enter the city wall from the slope. In addition to the soldiers who were holding on, in small groups, they began to enter the city to clear up the enemy.
On the horse paths on the three walls of the city, a large number of fusiliers rushed down in three rows. Enter various alleys and courtyards. The entire fort fell into a crazy fight.
Both sides fired at each other with firecrackers. Fighting with bayonets and guns.
Tang Zhongyi's team was on a street, beating three horizontal lines and attacking forward. Not only do they have to deal with the ruthless swordsmen on the opposite side, they are also ready to fight with the opponent's cold weapons with bayonets at any time. Also be careful of the fire blunderbuss ambushed on the roof at all times.
In the houses and courtyards on both sides of the street, someone may suddenly rush out at any time. Kill these soldiers.
They rushed to a door that looked very good. The door is closed.
A soldier put his eyes to the crack of the door and looked inside. It was so dark inside that nothing could be seen. It's not a full moon now, so the stars can't illuminate the night sky.
"Throw the grenade in." Tang Zhongyi ordered decisively.
Two grenades were thrown away. People outside immediately hid on both sides of the door.
With a bang, the explosion destroyed the door, and the door panel shook several times and fell to the ground. Lin Xiaobao immediately threw another grenade through the doorway. Sure enough, the door was blown down. A group of swordsmen howled and rushed out from inside.
Then the second grenade exploded.
There were immediately dead and wounded everywhere inside.
"Come in and kill them with bayonets." Tang Zhongyi yelled.
The troops now rushing into the city were completely disorganized. The squadron cannot find the squadron, and the squadron cannot find the group. The brigade is the organization of the battalion. Each unit fully implemented the requirements of the infantry drill code, charging and fighting, and killing all the way. Now the whole city is in chaos.
On the streets, on the rooftops, and in the courtyards, there were fighting and killings everywhere.
Wang Hao was also lamenting at this time that these business groups are so determined to fight and are still persisting now.
The limited artillery in the hands of the merchant group was quickly destroyed in the exchange of fire with the city wall. After all, the city wall is high and covers a wide area. Moreover, the performance of the Camel Cannon exceeds that of the Xiaoflan Cannon and the Tiger Crouching Cannon. Moreover, the artillery performance of the merchant group was inferior, the gunpowder was poor, and the manpower was seriously undertrained.
Fan Yongdou walked into Fan Mansion covered in blood, and the housekeepers immediately surrounded him.
"Master, how is the situation outside?"
"If you can hold it, you can't."
"The warehouse was hit by artillery fire just now and caught fire."
Fan Yongdou waved his hand impatiently, he no longer wanted to hear this. It is only a matter of time before the city falls.
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"Gather all those who can fight immediately, each carrying a bag of silver. Follow me to the south gate." Fan Yongdou said.
The shopkeepers looked at each other and understood in an instant. Seeing the defeat on the young master's face, they understood that it was time to retreat.
Immediately everyone turned around and left, quickly going back to pack their things. The whole Fan Mansion was in a panic, and everyone was preparing to escape.
When Fan Yongdou brought the Fan family's private soldiers, family records, servants, etc. to the south gate, the heads of other families also came.
When they met at this time, everyone was a little embarrassed. After all, no one informed anyone else, and while shouting to fight to the end, they secretly ran away.
Fan Yongdou's expression remained unchanged at this time. He cupped his hands and said, "I'll give you a break. You all go first."
As soon as these words came out, several other family heads suddenly looked ashamed.
Wang Dayu cupped his hands and said with shame: "Master Fan, you are a good man, a good man!"
At this time, the city gate creaked open. The suspension bridge fell with a loud bang.
The heads of the eight families rushed out with their servants in turn. Their family members also ride on donkeys, and those on horseback ride on horses. There were many others running after him.
Fan Wu asked anxiously: "Sir, the situation is urgent, why should we let them go first?"
Fan Yongdou sneered: "We are already late. If you don't let them, we won't leave first. It's just a favor. Besides, as you have seen in the past two days, the Mongolian Tatars who came this time are different from any other time. Nan God knows what's going on outside. It might as well let them take a trip."
Fan Wu rolled his eyes, cupped his hands and said, "Young master, I'd like to see you. Master, we are running for our lives, and the money and money are all external possessions. I'm afraid I won't be able to run fast if I carry it on my back."
Fan Yongdou looked around and saw that no one was around, and whispered: "After leaving the city, let's not run south, let's run west, and go directly into the mountains. These servants carrying money will definitely take advantage of the chaos to have other ideas. They will automatically Slow down and get out of line.”
"Ah, they've rebelled. I'll send someone to look them down."
"No, no, no, they are full of people, and they are still carrying money. Those Tatars will be busy capturing them, and they will also fight for the money. We can take advantage of the chaos and escape. Do you understand?"
