After the fall of Laohutai, the surrounding fortress groups, as dense as a spider web, continued to resist stubbornly, and began to bombard the Wuzhenha super artillery group in an orderly manner.
Although assisted by British, French and Dutch naval guns and supported by the largest caliber naval guns of this era, the Qing gunners' vision was blocked after nightfall, and the bombardment efficiency was greatly reduced. Coupled with the Qi army's artillery counterattack regardless of casualties, Uzhen Hachao's casualties gradually increased. Du Du, who had always been cautious, ordered a postponement of the attack, and Baoyi Aha pulled the artillery out of the battlefield. The first day of the battle came to an end.
"We, the warriors of the Qing Dynasty, were unable to defeat the Kaiyuan soldiers in the night battle, so we asked the Zhenglan Banner to withdraw. Tonight I will personally lead the Zhenghuang Banner on duty, and the other banners will camp and rest. Tomorrow, we will replace the Zhenghong Banner with the main attack, with the Inlaid Red Banner and the Zhengbai Banner responsible for support. Sunset Be sure to clear out the Nikan fortress complex beforehand.”
Du Du issued orders to several flag owners to fight tomorrow. Dorgon Duduo and others dispersed one after another. A Goshiha under the golden dragon banner waved the yellow flag, and the golden drummer who was still beating the drum in front of the formation lowered it. The drumsticks began to beat the golden bowl. Two miles away in front of the formation, the three thousand Zhenglan Banner infantry who had just occupied the ruins of Laohutai heard the sound of gold ringing behind them and retreated back like a tide.
"Ao·······"
Just as Du Du was about to ask about the preparations for the ladder truck, he suddenly remembered that Obai had already gone to Sakhalin Island. He didn't know whether he would return now, so he said to Goshiha:
"Recruiting a bachelor from Fan University."
A moment later, the bloated Fan Wencai staggered over. Before he could stand still, he hurriedly kowtowed to Emperor Kangqian.
"Fan Aiqing stood up to speak and offered a seat."
A bonfire was lit around the gold-woven dragon scroll, illuminating Du Du's gloomy and uncertain face. He glanced at Fan Wencai, and the emperor's eyes illuminated by the fire were a little blurry.
Every time he sees Fan Wencai, Du Du will think of Huang Taiji, the late Jin Khan who has been dead for many years.
If Lao Ba is still alive, he should be as fat as this wrapped slave.
It's a pity that Huang Taiji was still not calm enough at that time, so he challenged Liu Zhaosun when he was still young, and was finally forced to death by the Kaiyuan Army.
Du Du put down his telescope and pointed at the sea of lights in the main city of Shenyang under the night sky. Although he was five miles away from the Zhijin Dragon Banner, Du Du could still see the jumping torches at the top of Shenyang City.
"Look at the top of Shenyang City."
Fan Wencai quickly followed his master and looked toward the city wall in the distance. He squinted his eyes because he often read at night by candlelight and could not see the distance clearly.
Du Du smiled happily and said, "Do you think Kang Yingqian is on the city wall?"
Fan Wencai thought for a while and said uncertainly: "I have dealt with Kang Yingqian before. This man is greedy for money, lustful, and as timid as a mouse. He must be hiding in his mansion at the moment, and maybe there are a few Nikan women around him. How could this happen? Climb the wall.”
Du Du snorted coldly and said disapprovingly: "Kang Yingqian is a cunning old man. Looking at what Qi Jun did on the battlefield today, you know that this old guy has learned a lot of skills from Liu Zhaosun over the years, and he is not afraid of his life in battle."
Fan Wencai quickly stood up and saluted: "Master, why don't I ask Tong Puhan and others to fire a few shots at the city wall to kill these Nikans."
Du Du waved his hand and said with a smile: "That's not necessary. I don't expect Kang Yingqian to be killed with one shot. This thief has dug up the surrounding areas of Shenyang City like a mouse hole. There are ditches and bumps everywhere. I don't know how many people have to die before he can do it." Attack the city."
When Du Du said this, he suddenly remembered something and looked up at Fan Wencai.
"The third batch of Hong Maoyi's naval guns will arrive in Lushun by boat the day after tomorrow. I have sent Shuo Tuo, the owner of the red flag, to lead his troops to escort them. You also take your own people and follow Shuo Tuo to southern Liaoning. These fifty cannons must be escorted back safely without any loss! You must leave overnight!"
Fan Wencai knew that the emperor was worried about Daishan's two sons, so he asked himself to supervise them along the way. However, after receiving such a hard job, he could only complain secretly. Fan Wencai replied, shaking his fat body, and hurriedly retreated.
At this time, the sky was completely dark. Du Du stood up, put on a large cloak, and walked slowly towards his tent. When passing by the Zhengbai Banner Camp, the chirping birds of the Red-haired Yi Advisory Group came from inside.
A Fujian tea merchant loudly translated to Dorgon and Zhengbai Banner Niu Lu Ezhen, instructing the Qing army on their tactical actions when they attack the fortress group tomorrow:
"Remember, each Niulu 300 men are responsible for attacking a fortress. The infantry approaches in columns and spreads out into horizontal columns at 300 paces (outside the Qi army's range)! The musketeers and archers shoot separately, don't crowd together. , don’t worry about the mines and cannons! The auxiliary soldiers will be responsible for cleaning them up.”
"In front of Uzhenhachao's fire gun soldiers, thirty people from each Niulu will serve as skirmishers, carrying hatchets, hoes, bundles of firewood and light ladders to assist."
"The main points of the fire gun soldiers' attack should be on both sides. Don't charge directly at the front of the fort. The second wave of attack must surround the two convex-cornered multi-faceted forts and the enemies defending inside."
Du Du heard the Hong Mao Yi's tactics and found them quite interesting. The Hong Mao Yi's tactics were obviously different from the Eight Banners' infantry breakthrough and cavalry support tactics, and it was obviously more effective for siege.
"When the fire gunners reached half the range of the Qi army's artillery, they should immediately start running and jump into the trenches occupied by the Qing army the day before, tear down the parapets and open up the internal roads to the trenches. At the same time, the tiger squatting artillery and various The light artillery will march steadily and start shooting as it goes. Wu Zhenhachao's heavy artillery will provide cover for you behind.
······Dudu stood at the gate of the camp and listened for a long time, with a satisfied smile on his face. Finally, he looked at the ruins of the destroyed Laohutai Fortress, and gritted his teeth at the Shenyang City standing alone in the distance:
"Kang Yingqian, Liu Zhaosun is dead, but you can't run away. Tomorrow I will break all your turtle shells, pull you out, and send you to Seoul to work as a male prostitute!"
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It must be said that the ideals of the Qing emperor were very full, but the reality was very skinny.
The Shenyang Outer Fortress Group is a masterpiece of the Jinni Pavilion, Xu Guangqi, Song Yingxing, and tens of thousands of Qi soldiers and civilians who fought for more than four months. It is composed of numerous fortresses, blockhouses, trenches, dykes, swamps and canals.
Tiger Terrace is just a fulcrum among the dotted fortresses, to be precise, it is the southernmost fulcrum.
The fortress consists of a thick earth retaining wall that extends in a slope shape to the embankment of the Hun River. Horizontal sheds are installed on the slope to prevent the enemy from setting up ladders. At the foot of the earthen fortification is a layer of outer earth and stone fortifications. With this layer of fortifications, the trench can be controlled.
Jinni Ge and Xu Guangqi fully considered the musket range when designing and building the fortress group. The distance between all the forts was within two hundred steps. Two hundred steps was the longest range of the Qi army's flintlocks. All positions were in the shape of a long strip. , the surfaces intersect to form a convex angle, ensuring that every Qing infantry can receive firepower from the five directions of front, rear, left, center and right after entering the Shenyang battlefield.
Emperor Wu Ding's military rule was to give priority to artillery. The Qi army strictly followed this rule, so infantry field artillery and divine fire flying crows were set up in each fort. Door hammer.
Of course, this defense system is not without its weaknesses. First of all, guarding such a fortress group requires a large number of troops. Secondly, once the outer fortifications fall into the hands of the enemy, the enemy will have a perfect foothold and the opportunity to set up siege artillery. Place.
Finally, after the water from the Hun River was introduced, the middle of the trench was filled with mud, which also caused problems for the Qi army, which was not conducive to the provision of material supplies and troop support for the peripheral fortifications.
Because of character flaws and luck, Emperor Wu Ding's career almost failed. However, one thing is certain, that is, the army he left behind, which was tempered by his hands, has strict military discipline and tenacious fighting will. Not inferior to any army in the past and present.
All the soldiers guarding the outer fortifications were already prepared to die calmly, even in the face of the Qing army, which was far superior in strength and well-equipped.
Looking down at the land in the dark night, Kang Yingqian stood on the south gate wall, looking down at the endless Qing army camps in the distance.
The dim light of the oil-paper lantern illuminated Lao Kang's clear and old face. Kang Yingqian coughed slightly, and his sparse beard trembled slightly.
He waited quietly for dawn, for the Shenyang meat grinder to start working.
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