In Shuo Sai's eyes, the most abominable weapon produced by the National Defense Force was not the muskets or artillery, but the endless barbed wire in front of him.
This thing doesn't look threatening at first glance, it can only be stuck on the ground. But when I actually faced it, I realized how difficult it was.
The National Defense Force relied on this thing to block all the Qing army's attack methods.
Bagala, the pride of the Qing army, tried his best to cut down the barbed wire. Even the arrogant cavalry and archery of the Qing army could not get past this barbed wire fence.
In short, unless the barbed wire fence is broken, there is no way to continue fighting with the National Defense Forces.
Shuosai urged the soldiers to clean up the barbed wire fence, while he cursed.
Where on earth did the National Defense Force get so much steel? Instead of using it to make guns and cannons, they made such disgusting barbed wire fences?
And how this thing was cast, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties used many methods to find out.
How did he know that through continuous foreign development, the empire had already mastered a steady stream of mineral resources.
Millions of tons of iron ore are transported from Jilin and Luzon every year.
If this amount were placed in future generations, it would be nothing. But in this day and age, that is the power that is flattening the world.
The empire has even considered building new steel plants in Jilin, Luzon and other places. Dig ore on site and smelt on site to improve efficiency.
Using steel to make barbed wire has no economic impact at all.
Sufficient resources allowed the empire to waste them with confidence, but it became a nightmare for the Qing army.
The soldiers of the Qing army broke down layer after layer of barbed wire fences. They were exhausted, but they could never feel the end.
Moreover, the Ninth Division's entanglement method was different from before, so they cut a section but suddenly found that it was still entangled with other sections, making it still difficult for them to move.
The soldiers of the 8th Battalion were like target practice, following the instructions and projecting firepower on the Qing army again and again.
As for how many Qing troops were killed, they could no longer count them.
In short, the Qing army could even use the corpses of their companions to resist the muskets of the Wehrmacht.
This was a battle destined to suffer heavy casualties for the Qing army.
At any time in the past, Shuo Sai would have ordered a retreat.
Even Duduo did not dare to let the Qing army sacrifice like this.
But now there is no other way. Without breaking through the Ninth Division's obstruction, they will not be able to return home and eventually die in this foreign country.
In a desperate situation, the Qing army did not collapse despite heavy casualties. Everyone gritted their teeth and used all their strength to open the passage for those behind.
Soon, the second group of troops sent by Duduo also rushed forward.
In front of the entire barbed wire array, the Qing army gathered nearly 30,000 people.
If the artillery of the National Defense Force had not blocked the subsequent troops, more people would have rushed up.
"The 8th Battalion retreats."
Fei Yunzhao, leader of the 36th Regiment, had to order a change of formation.
It wasn't that the 8th Battalion didn't fire well, but that they fired for too long and the barrels of their muskets were already hot.
If you continue to hit it, the chamber is likely to explode.
The soldiers of the 8th Battalion were extremely sorry to hear the order.
What you see in front of you are all your military exploits!
However, they also understood that if the fighting continued and the weapons were damaged, it would only be an advantage to the Qing army.
Shuo Sai hid among the soldiers and saw that the National Defense Forces on the opposite side were changing their formations, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed.
"Throw the dead body onto the barbed wire fence and crawl over it!"
It was too late to continue breaking down the barbed wire fence. In the moment of anxiety, he thought of a cruel method.
The Qing soldiers did not notice anything wrong with this approach.
They are willing to do anything as long as they can defeat their enemies.
Immediately, many people grabbed the dead bodies on the ground and threw them onto the barbed wire fence.
Then there were some brave Bagaras who rushed forward on these dead bodies.
If we can rush forward and initiate hand-to-hand combat when the National Defense Forces change defense, then victory is not far away.
However, the eyes of the Qing soldiers who charged desperately turned into shock.
Because right on the opposite side, the array transformation of thousands of people was completed in the blink of an eye.
The 9th Battalion took over from the 8th Battalion.
Han Lijing, commander of the 9th Battalion, was really happy.
I had been standing behind and watching the excitement of the 8th Battalion, and it would be a lie to say I wasn't jealous.
If he were not a qualified soldier, he would have gone to the regimental commander to make trouble.
He dared to fight with the group leader.
Now it's his turn, and he will definitely not be worse than the 8th Battalion.
"Fire!"
The 9th Battalion, which was rotated in place, was as fierce as the 8th Battalion.
In the violent shooting, Bagala, who had no strength, died in pieces.
Since the founding of the Later Jin Dynasty, these bagalas have been the aces in the charge, and they are also the main force in the Manchu Qing Dynasty winning wars one after another.
They continue to hone their martial arts, improve their courage, and learn various fighting techniques, turning themselves into the most powerful warriors in the world.
But today, all their past efforts and all their pride have turned into smoke.
Defense military technology told them...
Times have changed.
A Bagala was shot seven times at the same time. His majestic body could not withstand the huge impact and fell backward onto the barbed wire fence.
The barbs on the wire prevented him from falling down, causing him to still look straight ahead.
His expression was full of unwillingness.
Why didn't those Han people dare to fight him with swords?
However, Bagala's brave behavior still brought huge benefits to the Qing army.
The layer upon layer of barbed wire finally showed a hole.
Shuo Sai brandished his long sword.
"Rush over and widen the gap."
The Qing army, which had been beaten for a long time, was filled with anger and immediately rushed toward the National Defense Forces from the breach, roaring.
There were also some who were injured and could not receive treatment at all. They all gritted their teeth and used their bodies to pull on the barbed wire, widening the gap.
Even though they were bleeding and injured, they didn't care at all.
Yu Lichun didn't care when he saw the Qing army rushing through the barbed wire fence and the cavalry following the infantry.
"Order the 36th Regiment to retreat to the designated location according to the established route."
The efficiency of the Wehrmacht was very high. The 36th Regiment did not waste a moment and retreated as fast as it charged.
The Qing soldiers who ran across the barbed wire fence had a look of astonishment on their faces, and all their strength fell into the air.
Damn Han people, why don't they rush forward and fight?
However, breaking through the barbed wire fence and forcing the Wehrmacht to retreat was finally a great victory.
The morale of the Qing army was greatly boosted, and the infantry expanded to both sides to make way for the cavalry.
They firmly believe that without the help of barbed wire, the National Defense Forces will never be able to stop the impact of the Eight Banners Cavalry on this plain.
They did not notice that when the 36th Regiment retreated rapidly, the 38th Regiment had set up four hollow formations and was already approaching them.
The artillery at the rear was all concentrated together, waiting for the Qing cavalry to enter the firing range.
