The troops brought by Emperor Chongzhen from the capital were actually a car camp. Mainly artillery units, as well as new ammunition.
Inside the car camp, most of the artillery positions are densely packed and have been prepared for a long time.
With the decree of Emperor Chongzhen, the exciting moment arrived.
Not to mention Lu Xiangsheng and Hong Chengchou, who had not seen the power of the new artillery, even Sun Chuanting, who had already seen the power, stared at the enemy in front of him with his eyes wide open, without even daring to blink.
"Boom boom boom..."
The deafening roar of artillery sounded right behind them.
Almost at the same time, fireworks made of soil immediately rose from the enemy's artillery position. As each firework soared into the sky, enemies were blown up, visible to the naked eye.
Some of the artillery pieces also hit boxes of gunpowder stacked by the enemy, causing an explosion, making a louder explosion and even more spectacular fireworks.
It was too late, but it was soon. This scene happened almost in an instant. Just so quickly, the huge artillery positions formed by the coalition forces from various European countries were all blown up.
The infantry formations that happened to pass by the artillery positions, as well as the cavalry units protecting the artillery positions, were all affected. The shrapnel caused by the explosion shot out in all directions, hitting an unknown number of people.
The Ming army's artillery position only fired one round, and in a large area centered on the enemy's artillery position, there were no people standing at all.
Such a powerful scene attracted everyone's attention.
The infantry formations of various European countries all forgot to advance in unison; the cavalry horses, even if they had heard the sound of artillery, were still shocked by the huge explosion. The cavalry had to work hard to calm them down. War horses, but then, they all froze.
Not to mention the enemies who endured this round of bombardment, even the Ming army's position, except for the meritorious troops from the Ming headquarters, everyone including the vassal states were all stunned.
The difference between live ammunition and explosive ammunition, and the difference between black powder and yellow powder is really huge. Looking at the enemy's artillery position and the lack of men and horses standing around it, it can be said that almost everyone was in disbelief and couldn't believe what they were seeing.
There are such artillery pieces in the world, and their power is so huge. Is this a weapon that mortals can create? Even if the whole body is covered with iron armor, it can't protect against such a powerful artillery bombardment!
Before they came to their senses, Emperor Chongzhen had already issued another decree: "The artillery aims at the enemy's phalanx and fires freely!"
"Boom boom boom..."
The deafening sound of artillery sounded again.
Almost at the same time, like fireworks, they soared into the sky in the phalanx of European countries. Every explosion killed a large wave of enemy troops around them.
After being attacked, the armies of various European countries recovered. Both the infantry and the cavalry were immediately panicked. Facing the first shelling bombardment, they did not know how to pounce to reduce losses. After all, in their understanding, artillery is still plowing a bloody path with live ammunition, and lying down is useless.
The soldiers from various European countries who were bombarded could not bear the shocking scene in front of them. They no longer cared about military discipline or the fearlessness of lining up to shoot the party, so they all fled back.
In just a moment, the European soldiers lined up in front, most of whom were Polish infantry and their famous wing cavalry in Europe, were no different and all fled back.
"Boom, boom, boom..." The artillery on the Ming army's artillery position was still firing shells rhythmically.
The artillery began to extend, and the huge enemy formation was the best target.
Every cannon blast can explode an enemy square formation. There was gunpowder smoke everywhere, headless flies everywhere, and broken limbs and arms everywhere.
Seeing this scene in front of him, even though Lu Xiangsheng had experienced hundreds of battles and experienced countless dangerous battles in his life, he still couldn't help but feel fear from the bottom of his heart.
No matter how powerful a person's force is, facing such a powerful artillery, he is nothing more than a pile of meat dregs.
At this moment, Lu Xiangsheng suddenly lost his mind. From now on, practicing swordsmanship and magic arrows will be useless. The future battlefield will be dominated by this new type of gunpowder. The way of fighting that has existed since ancient times must come to an end, and a new era has arrived!
At this moment, he suddenly felt very fortunate that this new type of weapon that could not be stopped by human power was invented by His Majesty and not by the enemy.
Although he heard from the emperor that it was Princess Taiping and his wife who invented it, he simply ignored it. This was definitely the result of the emperor's guidance. In the final analysis, it was the emperor who invented it.
Hong Chengchou, who was standing next to him, could not help but see his mouth forming an "O" shape without even realizing it. At this time, he truly understood what it means to be corrupted for dozens of miles with one shot, this is it!
Under such artillery attacks, what else can't be destroyed? This is real corruption!
Throughout ancient and modern times, there is no more powerful artillery than this! No wonder the emperor brought such a small number of troops, all of whom were meritorious soldiers, and dared to give the European armies two months to assemble and prepare. So what if the enemy gathers more troops? The power of this kind of artillery simply ignores the opponent's number.
They were so shocked, not to mention the various vassal states that had been enemies of the Ming Dynasty. Especially Ottoman Ahmed, looking at the one-sided massacre in front of him, he suddenly felt very happy. Fortunately, Osman chose to surrender to the Ming Dynasty at the last moment. Otherwise, he didn't dare to imagine what a terrible scene it would be if such a powerful artillery fell on Istanbul!
At this time, he also completely understood that the Ming Emperor relied on this new type of artillery that he had never seen before.
Thinking of this, Ahmed suddenly became ecstatic. In the Battle of Warsaw, without any surprises, the Ming Dynasty will win a complete victory. And if the Ming Dynasty wins a great victory, Osman will also reap the benefits!
Moreover, after the Battle of Warsaw, the opponents in the Ottoman Empire, those who originally opposed the Zhennan City Agreement in which he ceded territory, will surely praise his foresight. In short, after this battle, he will definitely become the wise man who saves Osman.
"Quick, prepare to attack!" Thinking of this, Ahmed roared loudly, waking up his generals who were in a daze.
Previously, the Ming Emperor had issued an order to attack at any time. But at that time, seeing so many enemies, they were still a little hesitant. But at this time, who would still hesitate? Everyone was ecstatic and wanted to rush out now.
The artillery of the Ming Army headquarters continued to extend, bombarding enemy formations farther away.
At this time, another feature of this new artillery was revealed, that is, its range was much longer than that of previous artillery.
The shells tore through the air, making a sharp scream, followed by a "boom, boom, boom" explosion.
The greater the number of European armies, the more enemy troops will be harvested when each bomb explodes. There were "fireworks" everywhere, and soldiers from various European countries were scattered everywhere.
However, after experiencing the initial shock, many people came back to their senses.
It has to be said that the armies of various European countries are now the most elite armies in Europe. Many of the people leading them were famous generals who fought in the Thirty Years' War in Europe.
Although they have never been bombarded by such powerful artillery, they still have a vision of war. After getting over the initial shock, everyone began to react.
The famous French general Grand Condé was the best at tactics. Seeing this on the battlefield, he knew that if he lost like this, he would really be doomed. You know, France was on the list that the Ming emperor would not let go. Even if I escape this time, where can I escape to?
Dacondai recalled that in order to fight for power, he led the Spanish army to fight against his motherland for many years. Now that he thinks about it, it is too late to regret it.
In this case, then fight for something for your country!
He was not bombarded. He looked around the battlefield and suddenly grabbed the flag of the soldiers on the side. He shouted loudly: "The Ming army only has powerful artillery. For the sake of France and for the sake of our family not to be harmed by the devil from the east, follow me." Fight!"
Others around him were a little shocked when they saw this scene, and they couldn't react for a while.
"Only when you are close can you have hope of victory!" Grand Condé shouted loudly, "French warriors, follow me and charge!"
After shouting, he grimaced, held the flag tightly with both hands, clamped his legs together, and drove the horse under his crotch to start moving forward. His target was the Ming army's artillery position.
Seeing him like this, his personal guards reacted first. They first looked at their own side that was under bombardment, thinking about the various legends about the Eastern Devil that had been circulated in the army. So, they drove their horses to follow Kong Dai without hesitation.
For France, for their families, they charge to the death!
The King of Sweden, Carl X, who had never suffered a defeat, also had red eyes. Of course he could also see that if he wanted to turn defeat into victory in this battle, the only way was for the cavalry to attack the Ming army's artillery positions, and maybe there would be a chance of winning.
At this time, he saw the flag on the Grand Condé side, and saw the French cavalry gathering under the flag, charging towards the Ming army's artillery position.
So, he also shouted and began to organize the Swedish cavalry to charge towards the Ming army's artillery positions.
Cromwell, the British protector of the country, saw this scene and made the same decision. For these European heroes, since there is no way to retreat, they will choose to fight to the death!
In the armies of various European countries, except for those commanders who were bombarded to death, other cavalry units, led by their own famous generals, launched a charge towards the Ming army's artillery positions in the panic battlefield.
