Since the Han army first dug a trench five feet wide and one person deep, and dug many anti-gun holes in the trench, the liquefied gas bombs fired by the Ming army's mortars did not cause much damage to it.
At least more than 70% of the Han army's armored soldiers survived the bombardment. At this time, they followed the orders of Niulu Zhangjing and the Xiaoqi School, jumped out of the trenches, and fought to the death with the invading Ming army infantry.
In this case, the special grenades thrown by the white-armed soldiers caused considerable damage to the Han army's armored soldiers exposed on the flat ground.
Whether it is splashing liquefied gas liquid or flying iron beads, it is extremely terrifying to the armored soldiers, but most people only understand it after seeing the tragic situation of their partners.
Not only can the Ming army use artillery to achieve the effect of blazing flames, but even grenades are so vicious that they are clearly going to kill themselves.
In this case, it is even more necessary to fight to the death...
With the loud shouts of killing, the fear fleetingly disappeared. Encouraged by their companions around them, the armored soldiers of the Han army either rushed towards the invading enemy on their own, or followed behind the chariot.
These chariots can cover the infantry when attacking, and can be used as cannon moss when defending. They are now a good helper for the Han army's armored soldiers to charge.
Huang Taiji deployed the Han army with six banners. Not counting the cavalry of one Jiala per banner, the remaining infantry and artillery teams of five Jiala per banner made the total defense strength reach 45,000 people.
Behind the trench, there were six Han army iron chaodu troops with armored horns, as well as two red flags, two gray flags, and eight mengumenggu banners. The total number of iron chaodu troops reached 89,000.
It can be said that the infantry of the Qing army was used to delay the attack of the Ming army's forwards. The nearly 90,000 heavy cavalry in the rear who were ready to attack were Huang Taiji's trump card against the Ming army.
At the same time, after receiving the report of the beginning of fighting on the western front, Huang Taiji immediately ordered about 90,000 iron flags from the Xiangbai Banner, the Lianglan Banner, the Xianglv Banner and the Eight Banners of the Menggu Waifan on the eastern front to cross over for reinforcements.
The two yellow flags and the cavalry of King Sanshun and Duke Xushun serve as the preliminary force for the battle, ready to take action at any time.
After seeing the signal bomb ordered by Huang Taiji, about 20,000 infantrymen under King Sanshun also rushed down from the west side of Zaotu Mountain to support the Han army.
At the same time, the newly formed Han army of the Six Banners, which participated in the war for the first time, with a strength of about 45,000, all infantry, also entered the battle under the order.
Now the Ming army is setting up a long snake formation in order to rush through the narrow strip formed by Zaotu Mountain and Suzi River. This is a God-given opportunity for the Qing army to defeat its old enemy.
The battlefield is more than twenty miles long and only five or six miles wide. It is very suitable for the Qing cavalry to cut off the Ming army's infantry formation in the middle, or even cut it into several sections, so that the head and tail cannot see each other.
The Ming army launched a large number of tactical missiles, which almost wiped out the west side of Zaotu Mountain. The Qing army's artillery positions on the mountain were almost completely lost.
Although Kong Youde made some redeployments, he still suffered a second blow in a short period of time. At this time, it was almost impossible to provide effective support to the Han army near the trench at the foot of the mountain.
However, under Daishan's order, nearly 90,000 Tie Chaodu rushed over from about three miles behind and made a slight detour along the shore.
After Daishan saw that King Sanshun's infantry had rushed down the mountain, if he attacked from the foot of the mountain again, he might cause a lot of accidental damage.
He made a decisive decision and chose to attack from the front line of Suzihe, which coincided with King Sanshun's large number of infantry and formed a pincer attack on Man Ming's main force.
"Stop!"
When the Marquis of Turenne saw the signal flares from the rear, he ordered more than 200,000 French and German troops to defend in place.
He also saw through the telescope the dust rising up from the distant river bank, which must be the Qing cavalry group.
Although the soldiers were well-equipped and protected by a large number of tanks, they still could not underestimate the enemy's carelessness in the face of heavy cavalry attacks.
Any negligence of a general may result in a fatal mistake, which may cause great harm to the soldiers under his command.
At this time, the French and German coalition forces were less than half a mile away from Ma Xianglin's White Army, and they could not join them without continuing to advance.
However, in order to avoid greater casualties, the Marquis of Turenne could only act as ordered and at the same time send out signal flares to let Ma Xianglin's troops move closer to his side.
Ma Xianglin's 50,000 white pole soldiers were already fighting in a melee with the tens of thousands of Han army armored soldiers on the opposite side, and there was no time to separate.
The scene was so chaotic that it was like a big pile of dumpling stuffing spilled on the ground, and it was impossible to provide artillery support from outside.
Fortunately, Ma Xianglin believed that Donglu would not use artillery fire to destroy his own infantry.
In this case, let everyone rely on their own abilities!
The white pole soldiers were never afraid of the armored soldiers of the Qing army in infantry combat, not to mention that the whole army held the idea of avenging the deceased commander Qin Liangyu and his two brothers.
No matter before or after his death, the current emperor gave his mother a great gift. Being buried in the imperial mausoleum was the highest honor. Ma Xianglin naturally wanted to repay the kindness.
Two uncles died tragically at the hands of the Qing army, and the enemy was right in front of them, so this revenge had to be avenged.
As one of the elite troops of the Ming Dynasty King's Division, the Baigan Army has been equipped with revolvers.
Although it is only equipped for soldiers and officers at the level of squad leader and above, the total number is as high as 5,000.
This advantage in close combat is completely unmatched by the opponent, let alone unbearable.
Ma Xianglin even used these extremely precious revolvers together. He used this weapon to play three-shot, and the scene of outputting firepower was unparalleled.
The armored soldiers of the Han army also wore thick armor for protection. Each man wore at least two layers of armor, or simply had an iron plate on the front and back. However, even if a bullet hit the face, he would not escape death.
Injuring the limbs will instantly lose combat effectiveness and become a burden or garbage that no one cares about on the battlefield.
By the time the Pihan army rushed towards the opponent with flying bullets, they had lost as many as five to six thousand people.
The number of white pole soldiers on the opposite side can almost form a two-on-one advantage, and close combat has always been the strength of the white pole army.
In hand-to-hand combat, weapons are the final comparison object, followed by fighting skills, and the top priority is naturally morale.
One side is out for revenge, and the other side is just out to get rich and enjoy happiness. After the competition, the winner will be revealed.
The Han army never thought of such ferocious barbarians, and they all rushed over as if they were desperate for their lives.
If the guy in your hand doesn't work, just do it directly or simply open your mouth and bite down.
No one in the whole army retreated, and everyone fought bravely to take the lead.
The armored soldiers of the Han army felt that the service was as painful and uncomfortable as banging their heads against the wall.
Groups of barbarians followed each other, one after another, and their charge was as terrifying as a mountain roaring and a tsunami.
The Tatars are hateful. They serve as slaves to the dog Tatars, and those who help the tyrants are even more hateful. They can be killed but not kept!
If he knelt down and begged for mercy, the white pole soldier might think about it.
Otherwise, there is only a dead end!
The two sides fought for less than two quarters of an hour, and nearly 30,000 Han armored soldiers were defeated and only about 10,000 were left.
The Tiechaodu cluster commanded by Daishan quickly bypassed the melee area and pounced on the Ming army behind them.
In his opinion, the Han army had completed the task of containing the offensive momentum of the Goumanzi.
The rest depends on Tie Chaodu's performance...
Just because of the presence of a large number of tanks, the enemy's attack and defense conversion speed is extremely fast.
Before the Qing army's Tie Chaodu rushed forward, the Ming army had already completed its in-situ defense formation.
This time the raid turned into a strong attack, but it didn't seem as dense as when the barbarian army stood firm many years ago.
Looking carefully, there are many flaws to be found. The gaps between the chariots are large, which is indeed suitable for Tie Chaodu to rush into the formation with his horse.
"Qing warriors! For the emperor! For the Qing Dynasty! Charge into the formation! Kill all the barbarians!"
Daishan waved his sword and shouted, and the two red flags took the lead in charging forward as the vanguard.
Led by him, the remaining banners, unwilling to lag behind, began to besiege the Ming army's temporary formation on a large scale.
This attack has no main direction. As long as it can break through from one point and open a gap, it will be a great achievement.
Due to the lack of fully equipped tanks, the defense line of the French and German forces was relatively loose at this time.
Almost every platoon has only one tank, and the rest rely on spears and pits dug by the enemy to block the opponent's cavalry attack.
Fortunately, there are still a lot of grenades, and the revolvers, mortars, and rifles can continue to play their due role.
"Your Majesty, if we don't rush to help at this time, I'm afraid..."
Disciple Zhang Huangyan stayed beside his respected master. After looking at it with a telescope, he hurriedly spoke.
"If we send cavalry to help at this time, the infantry will accidentally injure our own cavalry. It is better to use a trick. After the Donglu cavalry engages in a melee with the French and German forces, the Wang Division's cavalry will then surround them on the outside, cooperate inside and outside, and annihilate them here!"
Of course the new emperor saw it, but he had to be cautious and patient. He could not let his infantry kill his cavalry, but he could not let go of this large group of braided cavalry.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Only now did Zhang Huangyan understand. At the same time, he was worried about Marquis Turenne.
"I received a report before that many French and German soldiers complained that they had not fought against the Donglu for several years, and their fixed salary was a bit low. Now it's better. Tens of thousands of Donglu cavalry went to send money. How much can be retained? It just depends on his ability!"
A certain new emperor also distributed many revolvers to the French and German forces, numbering in the tens of thousands.
Coupled with a large number of grenades, at least the Braided Cavalry can be given a head-on blow when it launches a charge.
Coupled with mortars and Folang machines, more than 200,000 people will not be beaten to pieces by the other side, right?
"Your Majesty, there are no less than 10,000 Donglu cavalry rushing toward our formation!"
"Just in time! Send a signal and let the King's cavalry make dumplings!"
"yes!"
You still want to keep me?
I'll ask the cavalry to back you up on the outside, you bunch of idiots!
The current formation of the Ming Dynasty's combined forces is indeed very passive. Due to the lack of tanks, it seems that it can be easily cut off.
However, there are the Japanese Army and the French-German Allied Forces in the front, and the Japanese Army of Abe Shigeji in the rear. Guarding a certain new emperor are the Ma Togu Guards, who are direct descendants of the emperor.
In addition, there are 120,000 cavalry escorts, which is also the biggest reliance of a certain new emperor.
"Aim! Release!"
"Pa bang bang..."
The brigades of the Donggong Guards can enjoy priority in installing revolvers, and the only one that can rival them is the Guards Battalion.
At the moment, seeing a large banner with the word "Zhu" embroidered on it, and the Qing army Tie Chaodu rushing over, I felt the feeling of a hail of bullets.
This is not an adjective, it is a real experience. The gunshots were fired like explosive beans without stopping for a moment. Coupled with the flying grenades, it was impossible to move forward even at the cost of one ride or even several rides.
Facing the murderous group of braided cavalry, Chen Guowei, Ni Chong, Lin Baoguo and others finally tasted the wonderful taste of beating each other violently before retiring.
It's not that the East Palace Guards can't fight in mountain warfare, it's just that they have fought on the plains before.
In the current terrain, it's not much different from the plains.
As long as the battalion and company-level combat units can be deployed, they can withstand the opponent's attack.
What's more, Shiyu also has a secret weapon that can burn the braids until they are charred on the outside and tender on the inside...
Daishan chose to bring two red flags and Menggu's four flags to fight against the Ming army's forward troops, while Abatai and Scheduling brought two gray flags and Menggu's other four flags to attack the demon boy's main formation.
Previously, the Menggu Four Banners had planned to go to the back to take advantage, but they did not expect to see a group of "Eight Flags Bodhisattva" and "Seven Lives to Serve the Country" banners.
After being fiercely served by Japanese iron artillery, mortars, bombs, and grenades, they had to flee back in despair, leaving behind more than 7,000 corpses and wounded soldiers.
Du Du believed that instead of charging at other formations and suffering heavy casualties, it would be better to charge directly at the Demon Boy's own formation.
If it succeeds, the devil boy may be captured and killed. The Ming Ming army will definitely be defeated after hearing the news. Couldn't it be decided in one battle?
Abatai readily agreed when he saw that the demon boy's garrison force was not large, probably less than one hundred thousand.
More than 60,000 iron soldiers crossed over to kill less than 100,000 barbarian infantry who lacked chariot cover. This was a good opportunity.
It's just that both of them underestimated the firepower output level of a certain new emperor, and they underestimated it greatly...
The core of this formation is the seven Donggong Guard infantry brigades and 10,000 special forces, as well as the four troops of Gao Jie, Hu Dawei, Meng Ruhu, and Liu Guangzuo, plus nearly 10,000 people from Beichang, Dongchang, and Jinyi Guards.
Behind him was the Qin army led by Sun Chuanting, and on the side were the local troops rushing to help, as well as Liu Guoneng and Li Wanqing's two troops, totaling 40,000 people.
A certain new emperor would rather have local troops deployed on the flanks than to have them protect his back. Otherwise, once it collapses, the main force will be attacked from both sides, which will greatly increase the probability of collapse and defeat.
Among the miscellaneous troops, Liu Guoneng and Li Wanqing participated in the Northern Expedition many times, and they were basically very good at fighting. The rest can't be counted on, we just make up the numbers.
The new emperor could ignore the others, but if Liu and Li wanted to escape unscathed after the war and go to Nanyang to live their lives like their ancestors, they had to fight hard.
Moreover, these two men also knew that once Wang Shi was defeated, it would be equivalent to losing their capital to settle in Nanyang. At least they would have to take away a brigade of about 5,000 troops.
In fact, as long as a certain new emperor's East Palace Guards are not defeated first, other troops will have a backbone and will not collapse easily because they have to leave a way out unless they surrender directly.
If a certain new emperor escapes unscathed, he will be rewarded and punished according to the performance of each department when he returns...
At present, the King's Master has millions of people, and he hasn't fought yet, so why should he admit defeat?
In order to invite you to enter the urn and catch turtles in the urn, a certain new emperor can only use his own big flag as bait for the time being!
