Just as Liu Zheng expected.
Although Xie Tianyao issued an order during his lifetime, all the vassal kings sent troops to support the battlefield with Tsarist Russia. But as the situation changed at this time, the soldiers and horses of these vassal kings immediately began to work passively.
In addition to Qingzhou soldiers, Hanzhong soldiers, and Sichuan and Shu troops...
In other words, except for the soldiers and horses of the members of the new aristocracy, other regular combat troops or troops transporting grain, grass and baggage began to deliberately procrastinate.
This is also normal.
If Xie Tianyao really died, everyone would want to preserve their own strength to cope with the chaos in the world.
However……
We are facing a formidable enemy now, so doing this is really a bit too small.
When the common people saw these dilly-dallying troops, they couldn't help it.
"Have you not had enough to eat?"
"Aren't you a bunch of pussies!"
"Run!"
"Pooh!"
"A bunch of trash!"
"The Liangzhou army is still resisting desperately, and you are still resting here! You are a soldier in vain!"
"You are a soldier in vain!"
These people are eager to throw rotten vegetables, leaves, and rotten eggs at them.
But these soldiers were immovable and walked a dozen miles every day. This made many of the soldiers feel very dissatisfied. Throughout Longyan, the anti-war sentiment is extremely strong. Are we still here, fishing for fish? Listening to the military reports coming from the border every day, they wanted to pick up their swords and fight bravely to kill the enemy!
No matter what.
This is political struggle. Military orders are like mountains, if they are not allowed, they are not allowed.
then.
Such a strange situation occurred throughout Longyan.
One by one, large armies began to leave their own territory and then wandered into the territory of Longyan, but they just refused to go on the right path. If it were just one, it might not be a big deal, but if there were many like this, it would seem a bit weird.
Everyone knows.
They are waiting...
Waiting for news from Long Yan.
Among them, the most obvious one is naturally the army from Youzhou.
"What did you say to me?"
"Father is dead?"
"Killed by Minister Liu?"
When Xie Ping heard the news, he was angry at first, then his eyes lit up, and then he became ambitious.
Father is dead?
Who should succeed him? You know, he also has two brothers, one is Xie Chen and the other is Xie Chao! Both of them are outstanding, especially Xie Chen, who has been lurking in the palace for so long and has made great contributions to the entire family! Xie Ping is the youngest among the three, so the possibility of him inheriting the throne should be the smallest...
But……
Xie Chen was still in Beijing at this time.
Xie Chao himself was not good at leading troops, but good at government affairs.
Doesn't this give yourself a great opportunity?
"That's unreasonable!"
"Dog thief Liu Zheng!"
Although Xie Ping was happy in his heart, his face was still in pain and burst into tears.
"Son..."
"My condolences, Sir!"
"Sir, this great revenge must be avenged!"
A group of generals also started crying.
Xie Ping shouted coldly: "The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable!"
"Second officers, follow me to capture Sakhalin Island! Then capture Liaodong!"
"yes!"
…
The funeral procession finally returned to Beijing under Liu Zheng's strong control.
Naturally, the process does not need to be detailed.
The faces of all the feudal kings are not very good-looking, but there is nothing they can do about it, the situation is stronger than the people. All the cavalry and imperial guards were under Liu Zheng's control. King Zhao Xie Sheng died on the spot. Another minister who was not too young was beheaded in public because he questioned Xie Tianyao's life and death. For a time, the entire team was in turmoil, and privately, there were many discussions.
At this time, Liu Zheng was still sitting in the dragon carriage that smelled of wine.
He is thinking.
He was thinking about the current situation. Once King Zhao dies, the Youzhou Army will definitely attack Liaodong directly. Even Liu Zheng had always suspected that the Youzhou Army and Xie Sheng must have their own trump cards for acting so erratically this time. There is a high probability that it will be Tsarist Russia...because they are the closest to Tsarist Russia.
If the Youzhou Army and the Tsarist Russian Army united at this time, they would undoubtedly be Long Yan's formidable enemy.
The Qingzhou Army is destined to have a fierce battle.
The good thing is...
The Qingzhou Army should arrive at Sakhalin before the Youzhou Army.
For a while.
This Niu Chaofeng has become a key figure at this time. Because everything still depends on whether he can withstand it.
at this time.
Jiang Xuan lifted the curtain and came in with a look of joy on his face: "Sir, good news about Sakhalin Island!"
"What?"
Liu Zheng was shocked and overjoyed.
Good news opens.
"What a great Niu Chaofeng!"
Liu Zheng couldn't help but feel happy and patted his thigh.
That’s it!
This time, Sakhalin should be able to hold on for a few more days!
…
"beat!"
"Give me a blast!"
Niu Chaofeng indeed fought a good battle. No one thought that he would dare to use only 20,000 soldiers and horses to ambush the powerful Tsarist Russian army! With only five red cannons and 20,000 people, they launched a hand-to-hand fight against Tsarist Russia!
So brave!
Everyone knows that the Tsarist Russian army has strong individual combat capabilities. Their Slavic nation is a fighting nation in itself, plus they have physical advantages. Then after Peter the Great vigorously developed the military, weapons and equipment were greatly improved. During the time of Peter the Great, Tsarist Russia's army was the most powerful in the world. Whether it was in the war with Sweden, the war with the Ottomans, or the wars of other countries, Tsarist Russia always had the advantage. In particular, the combination of armored spearmen and musketeers introduced by Tsarist Russia from the West frightened the enemy.
Of course, the cavalry of Tsarist Russia, as well as their dragoon regiments, plus their artillery batteries.
It can be said.
The equipment of the Tsarist Russian army is extremely powerful and mature.
In addition, in Tsarist Russia, being a soldier was a matter of great honor, and the benefits were quite good. After becoming a military member, the entire family of a soldier does not need to pay taxes, and the soldier himself can never be demoted to a serf. Soldiers can own their own land.
in addition.
Tsarist Russia also had Cossacks who were very famous in history and were almost invincible!
all in all.
No one thought that Niu Chaofeng would dare to fight with them in hand-to-hand combat!
Niu Chaofeng actually had no choice.
There must be this coffin-carrying battle.
fine.
They won.
Although the victory was relatively brutal, in the end, the 10,000 Tsarist Russian troops who had landed were killed without leaving any trace behind.
again.
They protected Sakhalin.
The reason why this victory was miraculous was, firstly, due to the accuracy and power of these five Hongyi cannons, and secondly, due to the fact that Long Yanren's relatively thin body still had a certain power in the jungle. The advantages. Third, Niu Chaofeng was very smart. He did not let his brothers confront the Russian troops, but only drove them within the range of artillery bombardment.
In addition, the Tsarist Russian army was not familiar with Sakhalin Island in the first place, and was not even as familiar as the Longyan people who came first.
Once you enter the jungle, you become half blind.
certainly.
The biggest reason why this battle can be won is that Anton Lev underestimated his opponent.
The good news spread throughout Longyan on the first day, and everyone was happy and excited.
