In fact, there is one thing Zhang Kai didn't say.
That is, through the previous rounds of shelling, he roughly judged that the opponent had at least fifteen cannons.
With such powerful firepower, if compared to the artillery battalions of the Central Plains regular army, the number of artillery pieces of the Outer Mongols would be much higher than theirs.
If there are so many cannons, then the machine guns must have more firepower!
Zhao Ming had reservations about Zhang Kai's judgments.
It's a good thing that Zhang Kai has experience, but you must not judge the Outer Mongolians by the firepower and behavior of the Central Plains regular army.
Because Outer Mongolians can always do things that go against common sense, they don't play by the rules!
"Well, after all, I still have to try their quality first!"
Zhao Ming said and looked at Baoshan with a smile.
"Baoshan, you let three companies take turns to attack first to test the waters. If the opponent's firepower is strong enough, you are allowed to retreat early!"
"yes!"
Baoshan saluted solemnly, he was very convinced of Zhao Ming now.
Although he does not have a position now, in terms of manpower, Baoshan can be regarded as a regiment leader.
A group may have a thousand people if it is small, or 2,500 if it may be large. This is considered an ordinary group.
Without hesitation, Baoshan quickly counted more than 300 people and began to launch a surprise attack in order towards the artillery leader on the opposite side.
Da da da!
The sound of neat horse hooves resounded quickly. When the cavalry reconnaissance company on the periphery of the artillery leader noticed something strange, the distance between them was already less than a hundred meters.
It was a windy and snowy day, there was snow on the ground, and the strong wind was howling, so the sound of horse hooves was minimized.
Upon hearing the noise, the Outer Mongolia Cavalry Reconnaissance Company patrolling the perimeter did not hesitate at all, turned around and ran back, blowing the bone flute hanging around their necks as they ran.
A kind of flute made by hollowing out the bones of birds and animals. The sound is sharp and penetrating.
Soon, the sentry towers near the artillery leader also heard the movement and played their flutes one after another. In an instant, the entire artillery leader took action.
"Why are you here again?"
After hearing the report, Bao Tangzuo was confused.
"How's it going over there in Ba'a's neighborhood?"
\"Sir! There seems to be no movement over there!\" the messenger said hurriedly.
"No movement?"
Bao Tangzuoling frowned, but he didn't think too deeply about it.
After all, Baa's neighbor had a team of 3,000 men, and with his own artillery support, it was impossible for them to be defeated so quickly.
Secondly, there is the Balhu Department on standby.
"Haha! I understand! It seems that they have failed in Baa's neighborhood, and now they want to try our skills!"
Bao Tangzuoling quickly relaxed his brows, raised the corners of his mouth slightly and waved his hand carelessly.
"Tell the brothers to beat me! Beat me hard! We are not soft persimmons. Let them know how powerful our artillery leaders are!"
Bao Tang Zuoling was very confident. He was born a noble and looked down on other banner forces.
This confidence is not only reflected in life, but also brought to the battlefield by him.
Soon the messenger nodded and rushed out.
Seeing this, Adjutant Antuo's bad premonition became more intense.
He went to the new army officer school founded by the Russians near their capital in Outer Mongolia.
Of course it is clear that in Russia the firepower of an artillery battalion.
If it were the firepower of a Russian artillery battalion, he would certainly not see any problem.
But the situation on their side is different again. The leader of the Qiyan Banner has limited heavy firepower, so the artillery leader does not have any decent heavy firepower except cannons.
He knew better what kind of person Bao Tang Zuoling was. It was okay to let him fire cannons, but it would be a joke to let him train a group of warriors who were not afraid of death like other Outer Mongolians.
"Master Bao Tang, I think we should evacuate as soon as possible! According to the reports from the scouts, the Southerners have not surrounded us yet.
Now is the best time to break out, it's still too late to leave. "
Adjutant Antuo persuaded anxiously.
Hearing this, Tang Zuoling couldn't help but raise his brows and chuckled, "Withdraw? Where to retreat? Aren't there a southern army stationed to the north of us? Now we have to make a long detour to withdraw. With so many cannons, we The artillery baggage is so heavy that it is simply unrealistic to withdraw.
And Adjutant Anto, you are a grassland person and you should have heard that when you face a wolf in the grassland, you must not be afraid. It is best to look at it.
Don't show any timidity. Otherwise, one hungry wolf will probably turn into a pack of hungry wolves. I don't need to say more about the final result, right? "
"But...."
Adjutant Antuo was at a loss for words and didn't know how to refute.
He always felt that something was wrong with the southern garrison in the north.
After repelling them earlier, why are they still stationed near here? It makes sense to say that in order to cut them off, they retreated north towards the base camp.
It's just that the Balhu Department was motionless, which made them feel something strange.
"Nothing! I'm afraid these southerners have already set their sights on us.
The group of people before was their vanguard. They tried to deceive us but failed. Now they are stationed in the north to cut off our retreat.
Now you have also seen that their follow-up troops are indeed pressing forward.
But don't worry. "
As he said this, Bao Tangzuoling laughed even more.
"The Geer Banner Leader and the Heyan Flag Leader may have conflicts, but they have no conflicts with me.
Even if there is, they can only hold it in. If they see my side being attacked, they will definitely send people over to support me.
Once a fight breaks out, these southerners will be attacked from both sides!
And we will also make a mark in this battle! "
The more he talked, the happier Bao Tangzuoling became, and he couldn't help but use some idioms of the Han people.
For an older generation of Outer Mongolian nobles like him, who had received a lot of Central Plains education, it was hard for him to speak an idiom.
Just talking, the messenger soldier from before came back again.
"Why are you back again?" Bao Tangzuoling was a little unhappy.
"Sir...sir!"
The messenger soldier was a little worried and panicked.
"It's the front line! The fighting situation on the front line... The fighting situation is not very good. The attack of those southerners is a bit too fierce. They are not afraid of death at all!
The front line position on the west side has now fallen into the enemy's hands! "
After hearing this, there was a moment of silence in the camp.
Bao Tangzuoling rubbed his chin and thought carefully.
"Well, it seems that they are determined to tear a hole in our place... Then let the company on the east side go over to support, and be sure to hold the second and third positions on the west side!"
Waving his hand to signal the other party to step back, Bao Tangzuoling sat cross-legged on the ground and was not in a hurry.
He was waiting for Geer and Heyan Flag Master to take action.
At the same time, the leader of the Heyan banner, who had been stationed five hundred meters away near the artillery leader, was waiting anxiously.
"Sir! That group of southern scouts has been wandering near us several times. Why don't we withdraw?"
The adjutant was a little anxious. If they kept waiting like this, if they were really targeted by the Southerners, it was still unclear whether they would be able to escape back to the base camp.
"Have the brothers sent to the base camp to ask for help set off?"
The leader of the Heyan flag asked calmly. Although the situation was urgent, they still tried to stay calm as much as possible.
"Already set off!"
"That's good, let's continue waiting here!"
He Yan nodded and stared at the artillery leader. He was waiting! Wait for Bao Tang Zuoling to take action!
By the way, what on earth was Bao Tang Zuoling thinking? Why didn't you take action to break out on his side?
It will be too late if we don’t break out!
