Jurchen gatherings in Gaizhou were destroyed one after another, and the Jurchens and some Han people in Gaizhou began to flee to Gaizhou City to escape the disaster.
However, with the arrival of the Marine Division's First Battle Battalion and Second Battle Battalion, the entire Gaizhou City fell under siege, and it was no longer possible for people outside to escape into Gaizhou City.
However, some Jurchen gatherings were still suppressed and Bilong ordered them to move into Gaizhou City in advance, thus strengthening the defense force of Gaizhou City.
The first to arrive outside Gaizhou City was the First Battle Barracks where Zhao Wu was located.
When the first battle barracks appeared outside Gaizhou City, Ye Bilong's move to move the Jurchen gathering point into the city had to stop.
By moving the Jurchen gathering points into the city, Gaizhou City has nearly 2,000 more people, most of whom are young and strong laborers, and not many are old or weak.
"The camp is in full swing. The exits of the three gates of Gaizhou City are all blocked." A detachment captain from the First Battle Barracks came to Zhao Wu to report the situation.
Zhao Wu stood outside the Guang'en Gate on the south side of Gaizhou City and looked at the heavily guarded Qing troops on the top of the city through a telescope. He said: "Guard each city gate and don't let the Qing troops inside escape. "
"The battalion is relieved, they can't escape. Several roads out of the city have been dug into horse pits. It's okay if they don't get out. As long as they get out, they won't be able to go back." Wang Ju, the detachment leader, patted his chest and said in assurance.
Zhao Wu nodded.
At this time, the battalion chief of staff Yun Xun came over and asked Zhao Wu, "When will the second battle camp come? The heavy artillery is on their side. If they come earlier, we can attack Gaizhou City earlier."
"Wait a minute, we will definitely arrive tomorrow. It will be difficult for them to move faster with so many heavy artillery. Fortunately, the weather is better these days. If it rains, it will be difficult to deliver the heavy artillery the day after tomorrow." Zhao Wu said to He said.
Any heavy artillery weighs more than a thousand pounds, and it is very difficult to transport it even with a special artillery truck.
In order to facilitate the march of heavy artillery on the road, each artillery brigade was equipped with a large number of horses.
"Why don't we try firing a few shots at Gaizhou City first? Maybe there will be a surprise." Wang Ju, the detachment leader on the side, said.
"What's the surprise?" Zhao Wu looked back at him.
Wang Judao: "Maybe as soon as we fire the artillery, the Qing troops in Gaizhou City will be frightened and surrender voluntarily. We can be regarded as subjugating the enemy without a fight, and we will save the need for a second battle in the barracks."
"No chance." Yun Xun, the battalion chief of staff, shook his head first and then said, "Do you know who the Qing army commander in Gaizhou City is?"
"who is it?"
Yun Xun said: "The leader of the Qing army in the city is a Manchu nobleman named Yi Bilong. This man is the grandson of Lao Nu. His father is one of the five ministers after Lao Nu proclaimed himself Khan. Huang Taiji was posthumously named one after the founding of the country. Waiting for Mr. Hongyi, do you think such a person will surrender?"
"Good guy, we caught a big fish." Wang Ju said excitedly.
Yun Xun glanced at Gaizhou City not far away and said: "The Jierhalang killed in the third war zone is the big fish. This Yibilong is not even ranked."
"Chief of Staff, you are like this!" Wang Ju gave Yun Xun a thumbs up and said at the same time, "You can't even look down on the grandson of this old slave."
Yun Xun said: "The old slave has too many grandchildren, and there are also many nephews. They sound like relatives of the emperor in the pseudo-Qing Dynasty, but in fact they are similar to those lieutenants and generals of the Ming Dynasty. If there are too many, they are worthless. .”
"I don't know when we will catch a prince who pretends to be the flag owner of the Qing Dynasty." Wang Ju said with envy on his face.
The Third War Zone defeated the Qing army on the grassland, killed the leader of the Xianglan Banner, Jierharang, and captured the leader of the Guanning Army, Zu Dashou alive. Although it happened not long ago, it has already spread throughout the Tiger-Character Banner Army. .
After all, this battle on the grassland was no less powerful than the battle to annihilate the two red flags, and this battle was also the first battle against the Tiger Flag after the founding of the Qing Dynasty.
Not only did the Tiger Flag once again demonstrate the military power of the Tiger Flag, it also dealt a severe blow to the newly established Manchu Qing Dynasty.
Zhao Wu, who had been standing nearby and listening to the two people talking, finally couldn't help but said: "If you two continue talking, will you even capture the slave chief Taiji? Wang Ju, why don't you go back and keep an eye on him?" Be careful, if you let go of the Qing army in Gaizhou City, be careful and I will take care of you."
"My subordinate, go now." Seeing Zhao Wu getting angry, Wang Ju quickly saluted the two of them and ran away.
Zhao Wu looked at Wang Ju's distant back and said, "This guy needs to hit him from time to time, otherwise he might cause some trouble."
As he spoke, he looked at Yun Xun, the battalion chief of staff beside him.
"Shall we try firing a few cannons into the city?" Yun Xun said suddenly.
Hearing this, Zhao Wu looked him up and down and said, "You don't really believe what this guy Wang Ju says! You think you can make Gaizhou City surrender by firing a few cannons. Didn't you say it right when you persuaded him just now?" Okay, why am I confused now?"
"Don't worry, since I can persuade Wang Ju, how could I not know that the Qing army in Gaizhou City will not surrender easily." Yun Xun explained with a smile.
Zhao Wu asked in confusion: "Since you know everything, why are you still firing into the city? Although we are not short of medicine, there is no need to waste it!"
"It's not a waste." Yun Xun said, "We have to wait for the second battle camp to arrive with heavy artillery before we actually attack the city, but people in Gaizhou City don't know! Before the heavy artillery is transported, we will open up from time to time. A few shots will keep the Qing army defending the city tight at all times, which may be beneficial to the subsequent siege. Even if it is of no use, we will at most waste some medicine, but we are not short of these things."
Zhao Wu looked thoughtful after hearing this.
After thinking for a while, he said: "You want to shoot a few shots first if you have dates but not dates? Okay, I will do as you say, but our artillery cannot be used all at once. Let the people in the artillery team take turns to use it, and give more Some opportunities for new gunners to practice their skills.”
"Then I'll make arrangements?" Yun Xun asked.
Zhao Wu nodded and said, "Go and make arrangements."
The artillery team carries small and medium-sized artillery, and the heaviest one only weighs a few hundred kilograms. It is easy to carry, but it is less suitable for siege.
But no matter how bad it is, it is only compared to heavy artillery, which is enough to deal with ordinary forts and field battles.
The artillery team arriving outside Gaizhou City had already been gearing up, but they had not received an order and could not just come to the formation and fire.
As the order was conveyed, the artillery team took action.
Four four-pound cannons were pushed outside Guang'en Gate, and the muzzles were adjusted through the gun carriage to aim at the city head ahead.
"This is the opportunity that the battalion commander and the chief of staff have won for everyone. Let me be more accurate and aim at the top of the city to fire, especially the positions on the city wall where the cannons are stationed. We must pay special attention to them." The captain of the artillery team said loudly. He said to the gunners who were busy.
Although it was not a siege, as the captain of the artillery team, he also hoped to cause more damage to the Qing army in Gaizhou City. It would be better if he destroyed a few more cannons in the city.
(End of chapter)
