Chapter 423 Artillery Position II
The arrow was on the string and had to be fired. Li Suyan pulled the bolt of the gun, knelt on one knee, raised the gun, took aim, and fired the first shot.
A Qing cavalryman who was rushing in front raised his head and fell off his horse, and was trampled by the horses behind him.
Then there was a loud sound of gunfire, and when Sumeiha and his men rushed to the front of Li Suyan and the Ming army within ten steps, only less than fifty of the more than 200 people under his command were left.
"Fix the bayonet..."
With a sharp shout, the bayonet gleaming in the sun stabbed Sumeiha's horse in the neck. The pained horse reared up, causing the unsuspecting Sumeiha to be thrown off the horse. Then seven or eight bayonets struck simultaneously. Stabbed into Sumeiha's body.
Li Suyan shouted: "Press up and charge..."
Huang Degong was anxiously waiting for news about Li Suyan. The battle on the frontal battlefield was already inextricable at this moment. However, after observing through the telescope, he still understood that he was relying on the power of the rifle and the training advantages of the soldiers. , had vaguely gained the upper hand, and the Qing army was forced to hide behind the vehicle formation to avoid flying bullets. Although there were still throwing weapons such as arrows and spears behind their vehicle formation, it was no longer of much significance at this moment. .
Chirp...
There was a sharp whistle, and then Huang Degong saw a green flare rising in the sky in the distance, which was still a bit dazzling in the daytime.
"good..."
As soon as the cheers ended, Huang Degong clearly felt the earth tremble, and then there was a violent explosion a few miles away.
"Send someone to respond, quickly..."
Chen Cao waited for news from all sides in the camp. After noon, the messenger hurriedly ran into the camp.
"Your Majesty, Li Suyan, commander of the 33rd Regiment of the 11th Brigade of the 4th Division, personally led a battalion of soldiers to raid the Qing army's artillery positions outside Xuzhou City. They succeeded and destroyed hundreds of artillery pieces of various types."
Chen Cao nodded: "No wonder the sound of artillery suddenly stopped before noon. I was also wondering. It turns out that Huang Degong still has capable people."
"Although they succeeded, the 33rd Regiment was almost completely wiped out after they succeeded in sneak attacks from the beginning of the war. If Commander Huang hadn't gone to the rescue in person, Commander Li himself might not have been able to come back."
Chen Cao looked at Huang Chunyao and said: "This Huang Degong is very brave. Although he did not take down all the artillery of the Qing army, I believe that even the artillery positions outside the city are at least half of Abatai's artillery. Such a situation Come on, our casualties will be reduced a lot. If you have merit, you go back and tell Huang Degong. He will discuss the matter of fake merit and submit it to me for a look."
Huang Chunyao handed over his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the Qing army's artillery positions have been destroyed, which must have greatly reduced their morale. Our army can take this opportunity to strike first."
"I think so too."
Jierhalang never expected that the artillery position so close to Xuzhou City could be attacked by the Ming army, and the cavalry escort including Sumeiha was wiped out. Sunan ran very fast, although he lost his position. But fortunately, many artillerymen were brought back. These are precious people. He can be considered as having made a contribution by being able to save them. In addition, Sunan's surname is Guarjia, and this identity can also save him from death.
"My lord, this slave deserves to die."
Although Jilharang is young, he has experienced many wars and is considered experienced: "Sunan, you really deserve to die. If Sumeiha hadn't blocked the gun for you in front, you wouldn't have had the chance to come to me and say that you deserved to die." .”
Hearing this, Sunan took a deep breath in his heart, then put his head on his head and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty."
"Get out and check the stocks of artillery shells and gunpowder immediately. The Ming army will launch an attack soon."
"twitter..."
Sun Degong clearly felt the pressure of the frontal battlefield. Soldiers who fled back gradually began to appear under his command. This was not a good sign for him: "Come here, let Youguang lead the people to attack from the left wing of the Ming army." Attack, also, the personal troops will be sent out immediately, and if anyone is found not to obey the order and retreat, he will be killed without mercy."
As soon as Sun Degong finished speaking, Abatai strode into his tent, frightened him and quickly saluted: "I will see you at the end of the day, Your Majesty."
After Abatai stood still, he said coldly: "I gave you 30,000 people, but you were able to give the Ming army an opportunity to blow up our artillery position."
Sun Degong was covered in cold sweat and said in a trembling voice: "The general did not expect that the Ming army would do such a thing. Their frontal attack was not weak, and the defense of the general was very difficult."
"Hmph..." Abatai snorted coldly: "Sun Degong, I will give you another 10,000 people. If you can't wait until noon tomorrow, I will start a military march."
Sun Degong's body trembled, and then he quickly clasped his fists: "The final general will definitely not let the prince down."
Before Abata left, he didn't even look back and said, "If the people from Han Banner run away too much, I will ask you for questions."
"Shoot...shoot quickly...bastard..."
Sun Youguang launched an attack from the flank, but he was surprised to find that the previously lost vehicle formation on his side actually became a bunker for the Ming army. A fierce battle broke out between the two sides, with muskets and bullets roaring toward each other. The fire was radiating.
In the evening, the Ming army's offensive on the opposite side became more and more fierce, and various explosives exploded on their side.
Sun Youguang suddenly felt something bad in his heart, so he ordered the soldiers around him to immediately ask for cavalry support. Unexpectedly, less than half an hour later, the soldiers returned to report that his own cavalry was entangled with the Ming army's cavalry at the edge of the battlefield a few miles away. When he arrived, he even received a request from his father not to allow him to withdraw from the army.
"How can we fight this battle? We can't win it..."
Sun Youguang said decadently, and the guerrilla next to him said: "Sir, continuing the fight like this is not an option. The Ming army is obviously going to fight at night. Once night falls, we can only passively defend. The battlefield has been stretched from the first three miles to ten miles now. , The general thought that if we continue fighting like this from the central battlefield, maybe there will be battlefields within thirty miles. We still have seven or eight thousand people here, but our morale is no longer as good as when the battle just started in the morning."
Sun Youguang frowned: "Withdraw?"
"The military gate has issued an order not to retreat. General, I'm afraid it's a death order from the county king."
Sun Youguang was shocked, and then he remembered Abatai's plan. Prince Su Hauge's team was on the way. Thinking of the previous order that he was not allowed to retreat, he immediately reacted: "We are all bait, bad guys." Already..."
The guerrilla also reacted, and then said: "General, I suggest digging trenches immediately, as long as it can block the attack."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Sun Youguang was a little mad and nodded repeatedly: "Quick, get people moving, we are the bait, the bait to lure the Ming army into being fooled."
