When Chen Jiugao heard that Zhang Cheng actually suggested that his Shenji Battalion's artillery team be used to bombard the piers occupied by the Qing troops on Shimen Mountain, he couldn't help but feel reluctant. He said: "This artillery formation, our Shenji Battalion is naturally the most powerful." Good, but there are also Tatar thieves stationed on the mountain. I'm afraid that the artillery has not been fired yet, but it will be taken advantage of by the Tatar thieves!"
Zhang Cheng smiled brightly and explained to him again.
In fact, when attacking the pier defense line on this mountain ridge, the artillery team of the Shenji Battalion will basically not be in any danger. They only need to bomb from a distance. Although the Tatars also brought 60 red barbarian cannons, due to the They are too bulky and difficult to climb up the mountain, and most of them are concentrated in camps around Weijin.
Nowadays, most of the artillery deployed in various camps on the mountain are small artillery. At most, they are medium-sized Folang machine guns, and the number is not large. Basically, they are mainly based on those captured in previous battles in Liaodong.
The national strength of the Qing army was not as good as that of the Ming Dynasty. In addition to its lack of products, it also lacked manpower. Most of the iron materials needed to make firecrackers, swords and guns had to be smuggled from the Ming Dynasty, not to mention the casting of such large weapons as the Red Yi Cannon. .
At the same time, within the Qing army, only the Han armies of the three Shunshun kings, including Kong Youde, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Kexi, who had defected from the Ming Dynasty, were the most proficient in firearms. Even those of Xushun Gong Shen Zhixiang were not as good at firearms, let alone the four banners of the Han army. It is even more incomparable.
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At this time, the Han army of the Qing Dynasty only formed four flags, and their flags were distinguished by four colors: pure green with yellow, pure green with white, pure green with red, and pure cyan.
Tong Yangxing, who was attached to the Qing Dynasty, was appointed Angbang Zhangjing and became the nominal general manager of the four banners of the Han army, while Shi Tingzhu, Ma Guangyuan, Wang Shixuan, and Bayan were appointed as the four banners' Gushan Ezhen.
The slave chief Huang Taiji began to organize the Han army in the fourth year of Chongzhen. At first, there was only one flag with a cyan flag. At that time, Tong Yangxing became the leader of the Han army and worshiped Zhang Jing. In the twelfth year of Chongzhen, it was expanded to four flags. Today's scale is actually only more than 10,000 soldiers.
Huang Taiji's original intention was just to organize the strong Han men under the Eight Banners of Jiannu and practice firearms, so that they could be the vanguard of the army and serve as cannon fodder in wartime.
But later it was discovered that the Han army flags composed of these Han slaves not only fought bravely, but also adhered to military discipline. They were not as fond of looting as the soldiers of the Eight Banners who built slaves, and often failed to observe military discipline.
He gradually expanded the Han army into four banners. In fact, Huang Taiji's selfishness was at work here, because he gradually discovered that doing so could weaken the power of the leaders of the Eight Banners of Jianzhou.
It turns out that the Han-clad slaves who formed the Han Army Banner were originally the private property of each banner owner. Now, Huang Taiji extracted the young men from them individually and formed the Han Army Banner. They were also freed from the original banners. Affiliation to the Lord.
This will undoubtedly directly weaken the power of the kings and Baylors who are the owners of each banner.
Moreover, the newly formed Han army flags started from Angbaizhangjing, went up to Gushan Ezhen of each banner, and went down to Niulu Ezhen of each banner, until they were divided into Boshiku, Boshiku and other large and small officers and commanders. etc., were all promoted and appointed by Huang Taiji himself.
These newly promoted officials have no relationship with the original banner owners, kings, and beile. They are completely responsible to Huang Taiji alone.
Whether in peacetime or in wartime, they always followed Huang Taiji's lead, and were far more loyal to Huang Taiji than the banner leaders, kings and beile of the Eight Banners of Jianzhou.
This made him feel an indescribable feeling more deeply. This feeling was the so-called freedom of doing whatever he wanted. He finally had a military force that he could trust and could command and dispatch as he pleased without having to discuss it with anyone. strength.
This made him pay more and more attention to and trust the banners of the Han army.
In history, the Han army expanded from the Four Banners to the Eight Banners, and even played a great role in the Qing army's entry into the Pass and the subsequent battle for the Central Plains.
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At this moment, the Han army gathered outside Jinzhou City only has about 6,000 people under the two banners. In addition, there are more than 9,000 people from King Sanshun, and more than 1,000 people from Xushun Gong Shen Zhixiang, totaling only 10,000. Just six to seven thousand soldiers.
They also had to disperse to various camps such as Rufeng Mountain, Shimen Mountain, Huangtu Ridge, and Songshan Ridge. At the same time, there were 60 Hongyi cannons and other artillery in the camps besieging Jinzhou, and soldiers were also needed to stay there.
Therefore, there are not many Han artillery on the mountains such as Shimen Mountain and Huangtu Ridge. Some artillery must be concentrated in the main camps on the mountain tops, and some artillery can only be placed on the piers of each mountain ridge.
Besides, the Shenji Battalion's artillery team only had to fire from a mile or two away. What danger could there be at such a distance?
However, Zhang Cheng also suggested that after capturing the piers and platforms in the mountains around Shimen Mountain, the artillery battalion soldiers of the Shenji Battalion should take advantage of the victory and advance along the mountains to bombard the east and west Shimen Tatar camps.
He said: "There is a Niangniang Temple on the mountainside outside West Stone Gate, only about two miles away from West Stone Gate. You can overlook the West Stone Gate Mountain Road from here, and its location is very important.
Moreover, from this location, you can also bombard the main ridge of the mountain with mortars. Although the distance is a bit far and the angle is difficult to control, it is still more suitable than elsewhere.
Therefore, the artillery battalion of the Shenji Battalion must capture this place in order to threaten the Tatar defenders within the range and provide maximum firepower assistance to the attacking friendly forces. "
Chen Jiugao's expression changed when he heard this. Since the location of the Empress Temple was so important, the Tatar thieves would not fail to notice it, and how could they be unprepared.
As for what his Shenji Camp looks like, Chen Jiugao himself knows best. It is okay to shoot a cannon from a distance, or even defend a city. If there is a solid fortress, he is confident that he can defend it for a while.
But now Zhang Cheng wants them to capture the important land of Niangniang Temple. How can the soldiers of Shenji Battalion handle this bloody battle?
Wouldn't this cost him his life?
What's more, if the artillery array of the Shenji Battalion is arrayed on the hillocks near the Empress Temple, wouldn't it mean that they would exchange fire with the artillery on the top of the Tatar Mountain? This would be very dangerous!
Looking at the look on Chen Jiugao's face, Zhang Cheng comforted him with gentle words and said: "Don't worry, Brother Jiugao. There are Yang Shuai and Li Shuai in the west direction of Shimen who are responsible for the main attack. They will help you clear out the Tatar thieves and remove them." hinder.
If Yang Shuai and the others can't separate themselves, our Xuanbei Army will also send an elite force to seize the important land of the Empress Temple. Our Shenji Battalion only needs to have a good fight! "
He continued: "As for the artillery deployed on the top of the mountain by the Tatars, there is no need to worry. Their heavy artillery failed to reach the top of the mountain. If the small artillery fired at them, we would be afraid of them.
What's more, this place is almost two miles away from the mountains. It is not easy for the Tatar artillery to hit our artillery array, so there is no need to worry about the layout of the artillery camp of Shenji Battalion. Besides, our Shenhuo Flying Crow, mortar cannon and other sharp weapons , if we don't arrange it there, we won't be able to defeat the Tatar thieves.
Don't forget, when it comes to gunplay, we are from the grandfather generation, so the Tatars have to call us ancestors! "
Yang Guozhu, Wu Sangui and others were extremely moved, especially Yang Guozhu, who encouraged Chen Jiugao: "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, I will divide a team of elite soldiers to capture the Niangniang Temple for you. The Shenji Battalion will just fire the artillery."
Hong Chengchou stroked his beard with a calm expression and said: "General Zhang's proposal is indeed feasible."
Seeing everyone saying this, Yang Guozhu promised to capture the Niangniang Temple, and Governor Hong Chengchou later agreed to Zhang Cheng's proposal.
Chen Jiugao, the former commander of the Shenji Battalion, gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind. Killing slaves on the battlefield meant risking one's life. If one wanted military glory, how could one not take some risks?
Shenji camp, fight hard!
