In the south of Jinzhou City, not far from Dongshimen on the west bank of the Xiaoling River, a fierce battle between the Ming and Qing Dynasties was going on.
Suddenly, a group of Tatar soldiers and two Tatar Han troops burst out of the ground, causing nearly two thousand Miyun Town officers and soldiers to retreat in panic. Each of them lost the will to fight and ran for their lives in a hurry.
Seeing them fleeing back in such a panic, the team behind them had no idea of the specific situation ahead. They thought it was a large group of Tatar thieves coming to kill them, so they turned around and ran away without knowing why.
I saw many people shouting the same thing, turning around and running away.
Especially those pushing light carts, or carrying rocket boxes, tiger crouching cannons, and mortars, also abandoned their light carts and artillery pieces, and turned around and ran away with the others.
On a high platform with exposed rocks, the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion had just set up ten small mortars and twenty rocket boxes.
At this moment, looking at the Miyun Town soldiers in front, crying and running back from the front, the gunners of the Shenji Battalion all looked at each other blankly, looking at a loss.
Before the battle, guerrilla Chen Shihu had repeatedly assured them that their own gunners only needed to concentrate on firing the artillery well during the battle, and their personal safety would be best protected.
But can the current situation be considered safe?
Looking at it again, the Tatar soldiers who were roaring and chasing after them in the distance looked like menaces. They were charging closer and closer with their spears and knives, and they were only a hundred steps away from our own artillery array.
Although many of the sergeants of the Shenji Battalion are equipped with Rumi guns, at this moment, including the gunners, rocketeers, loaders, etc., as well as the escort sergeants, there are nearly 200 soldiers of the Shenji Battalion on the hill. many.
However, if the army has no fighting spirit, even giving him the best equipment will be in vain.
Just like the soldiers of Shenji Battalion, they all have weapons in their hands, not only sophisticated Rumi guns, but also many shields, swords and guns.
Facing less than a hundred Tatar soldiers, even if two Tatars and Korean soldiers are included, the total number is only over three hundred. If we can rely on light vehicles for defense and use blunderbuss and artillery to attack the slaves, even if we cannot completely win, at least we can win. Block the Tartar thieves from outside and prevent them from approaching.
However, this is not the case. It can almost be described as a crushing defeat!
I saw them mixed with the Miyun soldiers, screaming loudly, ignoring the artillery and rockets on the artillery array, and running around in confusion with the flow of people, running for their lives.
There was a sudden change in the valley road ahead, and the shouting and noisy crowds were running in all directions, like headless flies, and there was no sign of any soldiers.
Tang Tong and others were dumbfounded by what they saw in front of them. Chen Shihu, a guerrilla from Shenji Camp, rubbed his eyes, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.
However, this was indeed the case, and he woke up immediately, his face instantly pale and colorless.
The sergeants of the Shenji Battalion under his command are different from the border troops in other towns. They are all from the capital, and all of them have many connections and deep connections.
At this moment, Chen Shihu was frightened and angry. He suddenly thought that if the soldiers and horses he brought were seriously damaged, how would he die once he returned to the capital. You don’t even know it!
He roared and roared at Tang Tong beside him: "Marshal Ma, is this the safety guarantee you gave the Shenji Camp?"
Chen Shihu did not wait for Tang Tong's answer, and said angrily: "Before the war, you said that our Shenji Battalion soldiers only need to fire artillery from a distance, and there will definitely be no danger.
Now look, look, it's quite far away, but the Tatar soldiers have rushed to the front of our Shenji Battalion's artillery array. Where are your men and horses? Where is your protection? "
He took a big breath and said: "Is this the guarantee you gave me to the Shenji Battalion? Commander Tang, if my subordinates in the Shenji Battalion are damaged, I...I will not let you go!"
Tang Tong was standing in front of Chen Shihu. He stood on the stone platform and kept squinting at the Miyun Town troops fleeing back in front.
Hearing Chen Shihu speak more and more outrageously, he turned around suddenly and stared at him with wide eyes. The expression in his eyes was treacherous and unpredictable. Seeing Tang Tong's sinister appearance, Chen Shihu couldn't help but be frightened by him.
But Tang Tong was like changing his face in a Sichuan opera. In just a moment, a smile appeared on his face. Although it was a bit far-fetched, his tone was gentle. He just heard him say: "General Chen, don't worry. Our old Tang You still mean what you say, the safety of the brothers in Shenji Camp will never be a problem!"
He immediately ordered a pro-military colonel beside him: "Go, tell Hu Yuntong, let him go up and kill the leaders of the retreat, and organize a counterattack immediately. None of those Tatar thieves are allowed to escape.
A battalion of soldiers was defeated by more than a hundred Tatars. If word spreads, where can I put the face of Miyun Town?
What a joke! "
After the principal led some soldiers, he turned his head with a gloomy face and said to a general: "Tang San, you bring two hundred servants to follow. If Hu Yuntong can't stabilize the situation, just Let me rectify the law in front of the army to shock the morale of the army."
Seeing the hesitation on his face, Tang Tong said in a gloomy voice: "Hmph. If Hu Yuntong can't stabilize the morale of the army, he will kill more than a hundred Tatar thieves.
Even if I don't behead him on the spot today, and if the officials impeach him afterwards, it's inevitable that his head will be missing! understand? "
Tang Tong looked at Tang San's retreating back and whispered through gritted teeth: "Dongshimen, I will definitely capture you today!"
Chen Shihu seemed to be frightened by Tang Tong's performance just now. He looked worried and said nothing.
In his eyes, Tang Tong was now like a devil. Chen Shihu swallowed his saliva before saying, "Tang Shuai is like this, so the general can rest assured."
Tang Tong was also beside him and said with a dry smile: "I'm just telling you. Our Miyun town son is not a coward. If we promise to protect the safety of your Shenji battalion soldiers, then there will be no problem!"
He then said with a smile but not a smile: "Excuse me, General Chen, please work hard and comfort the brothers in the Shenji Camp for us. When this battle is over, we will treat the brothers to a drink."
After the incident just now, Chen Shihu was unwilling to go to the front to take command, but he was already convinced by Tang Tong's performance just now, and he was about to agree.
On the way here, there were more than a dozen soldiers from Supervisory Biao Battalion, striding towards this direction.
Chen Shihu was also doubtful, so he turned to look over there with Tang Tong, waiting for their arrival to see if there was a new military order from Governor Hong.
When the group of people approached, it turned out to be Zhang Zhongping, the commander-in-chief of Qian, who was supervising the Biao camp. Tang Tong had already become familiar with them because of the frequent exchanges of military orders, so he strode down the stone platform to meet them.
He stepped forward carelessly, grabbed Zhang Zhongping's hand, and said, "Hey, Brother Zhang is here in a hurry, but what military order does the governor have to convey?"
Zhang Zhongping also knew that the military situation was urgent at this time, so he stopped being cliché and said directly: "General Tang, General Chen, and the governor have orders to capture the East Stone Gate within an hour."
"One...an hour..."
When Tang Tong heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned on the spot, looking at a loss.
He grabbed Zhang Zhongping's hand anxiously and said, "How is it? How can we defeat the East Stone Gate in this hour?"
He turned to look at Chen Shihu and said: "General Chen, please tell me how we can defeat the East Stone Gate in an hour."
Before Chen Shihu could say anything, Zhang Zhongping stopped him and said directly: "Commander Tang, don't be impatient. Commander Bai and Wu also said that if the Tatars defend themselves well, they will not be able to break through in an hour.
In fact, before leaving, Mr. Xie once said that as long as the generals try their best, Shimen Mountain must be conquered, but it does not need to be limited to one hour.
It's good that Tang Shuai knows about this! "
Tang Tong couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He also knew that it was not appropriate to retain Zhang Zhongping during the war, so he said: "That's good, that's good. Please report Zhang Qian to the governor, and the general will do his best. This will encourage the soldiers. I promise to capture the East Stone Gate today."
Zhang Zhongping didn't say much. He cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Marshal Tang. I will go back and report to the governor."
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Looking at Zhang Zhongping and others leaving, Tang Tong's face was uncertain, as if he was making a major decision.
At this moment, Tang San led a group of servants back from the front line and reported loudly: "Commander, the Tatar thieves who rushed out were all driven back by the guerrillas. The soldiers fought bravely and captured eighty heads of the thieves. More than one.
The brothers in Shenji Camp are all safe and sound! "
Tang Tong seemed to have made a major decision at this time. He turned around, his eyes shot out two soul-stirring rays of light, and a breathtaking laugh came from his mouth, and he said: "Okay. It's time for my main army to come out. Let’s practice.”
Tang Tong seemed to have understood that the battle had reached such a point that retreat was impossible and the only option was to fight forward.
We have to fight anyway, so why not give it a try? If we fight well, we can take the lead in breaking through the East Shimen and go to the back of Shimen Mountain. Wouldn't that be a beautiful achievement?
Ma Ke looked at his general Tang Youren and yelled fiercely: "Take out the silver box, and also take out the box of Yunzhou cigarettes that General Zhang of Xuan Mansion gave us."
After a while, four large wooden boxes were moved out. In addition, there was a more delicate wooden box that was slightly smaller than the four silver boxes.
Tang Tong first ordered the two large silver boxes to be opened, then stepped on the other silver box and shouted loudly: "Anyone who dares to be a pioneer will be rewarded by this commander. Each person will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver. Afterwards, everyone will be rewarded." It's a miraculous feat.
Those who can climb to the top of the Tartar wall first will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver each. I still don’t believe it. With just a few stone walls, our officers and soldiers in Miyun Town will not be able to break down? "
"Those who dare to be pioneers will be rewarded heavily!"
"If you wait bravely, you will be rewarded generously!"
Immediately, the servants and guards beside Tang Tong roared loudly.
Even the general Tang Youren and the servant leader Tang San also roared loudly, and then the soldiers gathered around the Chinese army also roared in unison.
Under the temptation of generous rewards, many desperadoes in the main camp came forward to sign up, and even some sergeants from other battalions in Miyun Town also came to sign up.
Seeing the enthusiasm of the crowd, Tang Tong nodded with great satisfaction, as the saying goes: Under a heavy reward, there must be a brave man, and this statement is true!
Not only that, Tang Tong also said to Chen Shihu, a guerrilla from the Shenji Battalion beside him: "General Chen, to attack Dongshimen later, we will need the support of artillery and rockets from the Shenji Battalion.
The general also knows that anyone who retreats before a battle or treats a superior official will be beheaded!
Now, if I can capture the East Stone Gate in one fell swoop, I, Tang, will not be less worthy of the credit than the general! "
This was not Chen Shihu's first day as a guerrilla general. He naturally knew what Tang Tong said.
Even though he just said that he wanted the gunners of the Shenji Battalion to withdraw and return to the Shenji Battalion's station, he was just talking about it.
If he really dared to do this, he might be killed by Kacha after he escaped from the battle, delaying the military's investigation.
Maybe, at that time, even Marshal Chen and Vice General Fu would not be able to speak for themselves and protect themselves.
He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Okay. I will trust Marshal Ma once more. However, Marshal Ma must remember to ensure the safety of the officers and men of my Shenji Battalion!"
"Hahaha……"
Tang Tong laughed loudly and said: "General Chen, just be at ease, I will ensure that the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion are safe!"
Although there was a smile on his face, there was no trace of smile in his eyes.
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Tang Tong was willing to spend money, and his morale naturally rose instantly.
Chen Shihu also commanded the gunners of the Shenji Battalion to carefully measure the firing angle and range. They made full use of the characteristics of the mortars, constantly adjusted the elevation angle, and used rocket boxes to eject to concentrate firepower and continuously bombard the Qing troops guarding the East Shimen.
Although these mortars and rockets are powerful, their power is always smaller.
However, at this time, the gunners of the Shenji Battalion also received a reward, and under the condition of concentrated use of firepower, the rounds of bombardment were obviously more effective than before, and they successively broke through several Qing army's stone wall defenses.
And Tang Tong seemed to be willing to go all out. Not only did he spend his own money to boost morale, he also went to the front line to directly command the operations.
In this way, the soldiers of Miyun Town seemed to have been given a shot of blood. They swept away the previous decline and turned out to be brave. Of course, the soldiers of Tangtong's main barracks were the ones leading the charge.
And when attacking the stone wall, there is no need to shrink back. After all, the temptation of one hundred taels of silver is quite great!
In ancient times, cold weapon warfare was purely physical work, especially for those who died first, and it was necessary to distribute meat before the battle.
To fill his belly and increase his strength!
At this time, although they only ate some dry food at noon and were barely full, under the stimulation of the money, they all acted like crazy demons. They either held knives and shields, or held guns and shields, roaring like thunder, and went towards The Qing army rushed to defend the stone wall on the East Shimen Valley Road.
Since Tang Tong had invested money in it, he was naturally unwilling to make a loss-making business.
He also organized the sergeants in the town to return to the rear and transport some shocking and powerful weapons from the Shenji Battalion.
Nowadays, the strong men in each battalion who are good at throwing are gathered on the front line. They work in pairs, one of them is carrying a large basket containing many ten thousand enemies, and the other is responsible for throwing.
"Kill the Tartars...Kill the Tartars!"
The soldiers in the main barracks roared and ran forward with all their strength. Some of the officers among them also shouted and encouraged at the top of their lungs. Encouraged by the leaders of the servants, the Miyun Army rushed towards the East Shimen like a tide. .
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"Looks like it's hard to defend this time!"
