Nikan expected it to be true. Hu Ling on the top of the valley did feel a bit tricky. Although the Western Mountain was steep and difficult for the Qing army to climb, the climb over the mountains and plains gave him great visual and psychological pressure.
More importantly, the Qing army that reached the top of the valley was powerful.
Before Duduo entered the valley, he divided his troops into two groups at the entrance of the valley and climbed to the top on both sides. Although the terrain was extremely dangerous and there were ambushes on top, the rapids surged up.
Hu Ling had men lying in wait above the entrance of the valley. Five hundred infantry battalions on the left and right were guarding the danger. When they saw the Qing army climbing up the rock, they immediately ordered an attack.
The soldiers in the infantry battalion were not good at archery and mostly used muskets to kill enemies. The speed of changing ammunition for the muskets was too slow. The Qing army rushed up. The speed made the infantry battalion slightly panicked and they stoned them one after another. The Qing army suffered heavy casualties, but there was also a small impact. After reaching the top of the valley, they immediately started a close-quarters fight, while shouting for the group of people who escaped from the valley to quickly climb to the valley to support...
However, it is said that Nikan led more than 600 men and horses into the valley, and was ambushed and killed more than 100 people. In panic, more than 100 people fled back and were cut off by the ambush troops above. Now only more than 200 people rushed into the valley with him.
Taking advantage of the chaos in the valley, the Ming army had been restrained. It was a good time to enter the mountain. How could Nikan let it go so easily and ordered the rest of his troops to gallop along the valley.
Two hundred people were galloping while keeping an eye on the sky above to be prepared for an ambush by the Ming army. After walking more than a hundred meters, they were safe and sound, and everyone felt relieved.
There was a curve ahead, and Nikan signaled to speed up. Just as he turned the corner along the rock wall, the sight in front of him made him take a breath. More than two hundred Ming troops were blocked in the valley, aiming at them...
Swish, swish, Lao Jiu shot the first arrow, hitting the throat of the first Qing soldier...
The arrows were like a sudden rain, as fast as lightning, and shot down dozens of Qing troops in the blink of an eye. Nikan was so horrified that the Qing troops immediately retreated around the corner without him giving orders.
Half a hundred people were killed and shot as soon as they showed up, it was so fucking terrifying.
When I was frightened, I suddenly heard the sound of killing, and the Ming army in the valley came to kill...
The muscles on Nikan's face twitched, and he gritted his teeth and roared: "The Ming army does not number more than a hundred people, kill them all." Then he took the lead and drew his sword to face them.
One side wants to survive from death, while the other side wants to rise from the ashes. The two groups of people fight for their lives at close quarters. It is extremely cruel, and the sound of killing echoes throughout the valley...
At the top of the valley, Hu Ling heard loud killing sounds below. He took a long breath and looked towards the mouth of the valley. The Qing army's offensive over there had been crushed. Although the few Qing troops who reached the top were brave, they could not withstand the infantry battalion. They were so numerous and powerful that when the Qing troops at the bottom of the valley failed to provide backup, they were all chopped up and thrown down to the bottom of the valley. This made the group of deserters who originally planned to attack at the bottom of the valley hesitate to move forward in fear.
The mouth of the valley was secure, and the fighting in the valley became more and more fierce, but Hu Ling was not worried at all. The young governor once told him privately that the two hundred servants were the strongest under his command. The reason why he kept suppressing them was that In order to let them hold back their anger, they would take it out at the critical moment. When their anger is vented, its power will be greatly increased!
On the contrary, he was really dissatisfied with the infantry battalion on the top of the valley. Apart from being good at shooting muskets, his archery skills were mediocre and his combat power was mediocre. He had almost let those Qing soldiers reach the top just now. He was so angry that he cursed Chang Feng and Wei Zhitong from across the bank. If If you fail to defend, you will kill two people!
What worried him a little was the Qing troops all over the mountains and plains. Although the mountain was steep, it was already halfway up the mountain.
Nikan was extremely shocked in his heart. He had fought countless battles with the Ming army after serving in the army for more than ten years. He was well aware of the level of combat power of the Ming army. He also knew that the Ming army had a deep fear of the Qing army. Their fear of war was palpable, and they often fell into disrepair just after the encounter. It collapses at the first touch.
The Ming army during Yuan Chonghuan's period was still strong, and it was still strong during Sun Chengzong's period. However, in the following years, although Sun Chuanting and Hong Chengchou tried to turn the tide, the Ming army was no longer what it was before. The once-famous frontier army only had skin and skin, and it was common for them to flee after hearing the news. , the Songjin Battle two years ago completely defeated the Ming Dynasty's frontier army, and more importantly, it completely defeated the morale of the army.
Two years later, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were refining their energy and sharpening their swords. On the other hand, the Ming Dynasty was in a quagmire. The Ming army had no food, no clothes to cover its body, and was even more vulnerable. Who would have thought that the ambitious Manchu army As soon as they left home, they suffered a heavy attack. First, the nearly 10,000 cavalrymen of Abatai's vanguard were almost wiped out. Duduo was ambushed and suffered heavy losses. Now, the two hundred Ming troops on the opposite side of the valley were fighting like crazy, without any trace of Fear, and the more you fight, the braver you become.
Nikan couldn't understand, what happened to the Ming army?
Why is it so abnormal!
No one gave him the answer, or Lao Jiu kept giving him the answer with the steel knife in his hand.
When they met on a narrow road, the brave would win. The two groups of men and horses were of equal strength and fought at close quarters in the valley. The more they fought, the braver they became, and the more frightened they were, the more they retreated.
As the little eunuch expected, Lao Jiu's group of servants are really in trouble. They used to be Datong's private army with explosive combat prowess and were the bravest of the three armies. However, in the past few months, they have been serving a bunch of dead eunuchs and have no one. So, no dignity.
They need a bloody battle to wash away their shame and prove themselves.
"Slaughter all these Tatars and show those eggless guys what a real man is." The steel knife in Lao Jiu's hand was stained with blood, and he stared at the Qing general not far away with ferocious eyes. He was so brave and brave. With his own soldiers on his side, he must be a Qing general!
Kill him, it will be a great achievement!
"You bastard, follow me and kill the Tatar leader." Lao Jiu chuckled and charged forward with a knife.
Nikan, who was fighting, didn't think so. He didn't keep an eye on the leader of the group. He sneered and fought fiercely.
Enough! Lao Jiu and Nikan slashed at each other several times, and both of them were hit by knives. Their armor was broken and blood was visible, and the blades curled up.
I’ve heard for a long time that Tatars are mostly brave and powerful, and that’s true!
Nikki couldn't believe that the guy on the other side, who didn't look amazing, could be as strong as ever. He stabbed him more than ten times, and the wounds spurted blood, but he looked fearless and became more courageous as he fought. He was simply a madman.
On the other hand, our own side is already exhausted. In terms of military strength and combat effectiveness, it is about the same, but in terms of military morale, it is obvious that the morale of our own military has been messed up for a long time!
"This is how a knife should be used!" During the fierce battle, there was a sudden thunder in Nikan's ear, and then a strong man from an iron tower fell from the sky and struck with a knife, causing the sky and the earth to change color.
In a hurry, he couldn't dodge and was hit in the left shoulder.
Immediately, the pain penetrated to the bones, and the attendants were shocked. They tried their best to resist, but several people were chopped down in succession.
"Cover Lord Beile," the soldiers shouted, protect you Nikan and then retreated. The rest of the people fought desperately, and the Ming army pursued them.
"Who the fuck are you?" When Lao Jiu saw someone trying to take credit for his work, and bragging about teaching him how to use a knife, Lao Jiu hurriedly glanced at the strong man covered in blood and opened his mouth to curse.
"Your uncle"
Wuzhong roared angrily. He had no time to pay attention to him and rushed forward bravely. He wanted to kill Nikan!
Holding the grass, it turned out to be this man. Lao Jiu finally recognized who it was from the knife. He was frightened and immediately called his brothers to kill him.
The general was injured, and the Qing army, which was already in danger, was immediately defeated. They fought and retreated towards the mouth of the valley. Soon, they felt a chill in their hearts. The forward ambush point had been piled up with rocks as high as a person, and their retreat was blocked.
"Turn over" Nikan roared!
"Kill him!" Wuzhong waved his knife and laughed wildly.
How could Lao Jiu and his brothers miss this opportunity!
Like a strong wind sweeping away fallen leaves, under the leadership of Wuzhong, the God of Death, the servants were even more powerful and fought bravely to kill the enemy. After a cup of tea, only about fifty people were left after Nikan climbed over the pile of rocks.
Wuzhong still didn't want to let him go, and led the crowd to climb over the obstacles and pursue him.
Less than 100 meters away, the sound of killing was heard suddenly, and the Qing army that was being chased and fled in embarrassment suddenly turned around and came back to fight!
Hold the grass, something bad is going on, reinforcements from the Qing army are arriving!
It turned out that Dorgon, who was sitting at the general platform at the foot of the mountain, heard that there was a lot of killing in the mountain. He was worried that Nikan had lost something, so he ordered thousands of people to go into the mountain. When they arrived at the mouth of the valley, they met Nikan who was fleeing back.
Shit! Wuzhong stopped his losses in time, waved his hand and led the crowd back, then disappeared into the valley in the blink of an eye!
