three miles away
The sound of Qing military drums was slow and steady.
The army advanced slowly.
Two miles away
The snare drum is steady and urgent.
The military flags of the orders were constantly changing, and the Qing army's formation was also constantly adjusting.
Everything was as Ma Wu expected. The Green Camp soldiers who were defeated this morning did not need to be in the vanguard. However, they were forced to move forward at the rear by the inspectors with knives.
So in the face of the long guns and artillery of the bandit suppression army on Ma'anshan, what is the best way to defeat them?
Eji. He Muller discussed with many generals for a long time and found out that there was no such thing.
If the Qing army's artillery has not been blown up, it may be possible to take advantage of the artillery to reduce the damage suffered by some forward troops during the attack.
But now that the Qing army's artillery has been blown up, there is no other way but to risk their lives to fill in the fierce artillery bombardment and to fill in the trenches and low walls.
Although it was very cruel to the green soldiers who were used to fill the holes and pave the way, apart from that, Eji Hemuler and others really couldn't think of any other way.
Moreover, Eji, He Muller and others were even thankful that more than 30,000 green battalion soldiers came this time. They used them to cover the Eight Banners armored soldiers and cavalry behind them, and it should not be possible to fill the two-mile attack distance in front of them. question.
After all, no matter how many people die in the Green Camp, they are still untouchables and are dispensable to the Qing Dynasty. And the children of the Eight Banners are the foundation of the Qing Dynasty.
If the bannermen suffered heavy casualties in this attack, even if Eji Hemuler captured Ma'anshan, it would be difficult to avoid the imperial court's blame.
When you eat as a soldier, you have to expect to bleed off your head.
The matter has come to this, and it is useless to say more. For the green camp soldiers who were forced forward by the inspection team with knives, they had no other choice but to shout a few more words of Amitabha and ask for the blessings of their ancestors and gods and Buddhas.
The distance of two miles can be said to be far or close. On the plain, you can see it from a distance.
This journey lasts no longer than a cup of tea (about ten minutes).
Regardless of whether they were dragging their feet helplessly or fearfully, under the urging of the war drums, the green soldiers in the vanguard could only move forward.
Time passes and the distance gets closer.
Soon, the forward green battalion troops once again crossed the morning artillery position.
Even if there are all kinds of dangers ahead, including the abyss of hell, it is difficult for the Qing soldiers to stop moving forward at this time.
At this moment, the scorching sun is still shining brightly.
Occasionally a few white clouds drifted across the sky, bringing brief shade to the earth. There were gusts of wind, bending the lush green grass, giving people a rare sense of comfort.
Except for the sound of war drums, Ma'an Mountain is as calm as water. Will
Everything seemed too peaceful. If one could not see the trench walls and defensive structures on Ma'an Mountain, some would even doubt whether there was anyone on Ma'an Mountain.
The calm before the storm is always the most difficult thing to wait for.
Especially after what happened this morning, at this moment, every green battalion soldier walking in the front was on tenterhooks.
Soon, the fearful Qing troops at the front will enter a one-mile radius.
"Why haven't the anti-bandit artillery fired yet?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know, but I guess they may have fired too hard this morning and shot all the shells!" Another guessing voice replied.
"It seems like this, otherwise there is really no way to explain why they haven't fired yet when we entered this range." Another voice speculated doubtfully.
The forward troops were able to successfully enter the one-mile range, which also puzzled Eji Hemuller. Now, apart from the fact that the anti-thief artillery shells have been fired, there is really no other reason to explain.
However, no matter what the reason was, it suddenly became advantageous for the Qing army to enter within one mile of Ma'anshan.
At a distance of one mile, it only takes five minutes and a quarter for the infantry to charge① (about three minutes), and it only takes one-third of a quarter to hold on to death. And if it is a cavalry charge, the time required is only ten breaths② (about one minute).
"Hahaha... It seems that the rebels really have no artillery shells to shoot, otherwise we would not be able to let us get to this distance. At this distance, no matter how powerful the rebels' muskets are, our army can completely withstand casualties and attack. "The calmness of the bandit suppressing army made Eji Hemuler laugh heartily and said.
"It seems that the casualties this morning were not all in vain. At least the rebels now have no artillery shells to fire."
"Lord Du Tong is right. For those Green Camp soldiers who were injured or killed, this is a gratifying thing." Hearing this, the general next to Eji Hemuler quickly leaned over and said in peace.
"The flag officer is ready to issue an order. Anyway, there are no artillery shells now. Let the green battalion soldiers in the van make way for the cavalry and armored soldiers to follow. Everyone is ready to charge at any time." Eji He Muller said to the man beside him. The flag officer ordered.
"Hey, Master."
After the flag officer responded, he stepped aside and waved the flag to convey the order.
"Dong...dongdong...dong..."
At this time, the sound of Qing army drums changed again, and the rhythm was also urgent.
The formation of the forward green battalion soldiers gradually gave way to three avenues according to the pattern of left, center and right.
Although I don't know the reason why the anti-bandit artillery was not fired, there are some good opportunities to invade Ma'anshan here. Eji. He Muller has no reason not to grasp it.
So, Eji Hemuler asked the flag officer to issue the order again, asking everyone to rush forward.
"Bang...bang...bang..."
The rapid beat of the military drum sounded, which was the order for the entire army to charge.
"Go ahead..."
"Kill..."
"Haha... The rebels have no more artillery shells now. Everyone rushes forward to kill all the rebels and avenge the brothers who died this morning..."
Bursts of shouts, bursts of encouragement, and bursts of shouts of killing continued to ring out in the Qing army's camp.
At this moment, the morale of the Qing army was as high as a rainbow, like a scourge, threatening to devour the bandit-suppressing army on Ma'an Mountain...
"Kill...Kill all the rebels..."
"Brothers, it's time to make contributions..."
At this moment, the green battalion soldiers who were still on tenterhooks just now are now as brave as tigers descending the mountain, shouting and rushing forward.
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Four hundred and fifty meters…
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Three hundred and fifty meters…
…
The green battalion soldiers who rushed to the front could even see the bandit suppressing troops standing in front waiting for them.
besides…
The cannons that were lit one after another and the "heartless cannons" with large caliber and even more frightening.
Looking at the dark muzzle and the ignited fuse on the artillery, the green battalion who rushed to the front knew that something was wrong.
They wanted to retreat, but they couldn't. Even if you want to hide to the sides, you probably won't be able to hide.
"put…"
Faintly, a voice came out.
Immediately afterwards there was a shocking explosion, like the wrath of a dragon, sweeping across the world.
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