Elk was originally a high hill in the north of Changsha City.

Princes and nobles, children of families have built other industries here since ancient times to enjoy a luxurious life.

In the Wanli period, there have been hundreds of other industries on this original, and the arches and cornices are competing for beauty.

In the Chongzhen period, the original buildings were damaged due to war, but the main body was still retained.

When Zhu Youlang led his troops to Elk Plain, he couldn't help but sigh when he saw these carved buildings.

Even the once bustling buildings are now covered in dust.

No one can escape the laws of time.

It was almost noon, Zhu Youlang looked at the sun above him, and was just about to order the whole army to be stationed in a pot to make rice.

Unbeknownst to him, he heard a burst of cannonballs.

Without warning, like a thunderbolt!

Zhu Youlang believed that there was almost no possibility of misfiring the artillery, and the officers and men of the Huben Army would not make such an obvious mistake.

Then there is only one possibility, it is the Qing army!

Zhu Youlang actually didn't expect the Qing army to dare to set up an ambush outside Changsha City, just like he didn't expect the Qing army to send troops to Xiangyin.

However, Zhu Youlang had already prepared for the soldiers to block the water and cover the earth, so it didn't matter what tricks the Qing army made.

"Array, prepare to meet the enemy!"

Zhu Youlang's order was simple and crisp, and he didn't drag the mud and water at all.

The soldiers of the Tiger Ben Army had a strong ability to deal with unexpected situations, and they quickly lined up in formation.

It's definitely too late to dig trenches now, and the best way is to use the existing bunkers to avoid the damage of some artillery.

There are many other industries in the elk plain, and these are natural bunkers.

The artillery of the Qing army was very heavy, but the power of the same artillery was huge, and the brick wall built of masonry could not resist this domineering strength at all, and it was instantly blown apart and shattered into a pile of slag.

The Ming soldiers hid behind bunkers and avoided the most ferocious artillery bombardment, but some soldiers were still injured by the masonry. But compared to facing the artillery fire of the Qing army, this is already the best result.

"Fight back!"

The first round of artillery bombardment by the Qing army was followed by a long interlude.

Zhu Youlang naturally did not miss it, and immediately ordered the Tiger Ben Army to counterattack.

The operation of the field artillery of the Ming army was not as cumbersome as that of the red-coated artillery, and it could still be fired even in a very short time.

The gunners of the Ming army are all battle-hardened soldiers, and they only do artillery, so they have a perfect grasp of the timing.

It was such a fleeting opportunity that they seized, and the salvo of dozens of small cannons was not inferior to the red-coated cannons.

However, the Qing army also seemed to have been prepared, and this round of shelling did not cause them substantial damage.

Zhu Youlang was not in a hurry, and ordered in a deep voice: "Keep bombing, don't stop." ”

On the other hand, he discussed with Li Dingguo: "The King of Jin thinks that he should send a partial division to see what is going on in Dongyu." ”

Li Dingguo nodded: "Your Majesty, the minister also has this intention." ”

There is no doubt that the Qing army was prepared for this battle.

As for the extent to which it is prepared, Zhu Youlang is unknown.

Therefore, Zhu Youlang must figure out the details of the Qing army in order to be targeted.

Li Dingguo gave this task to one of his subordinates to do, and instructed him to come back immediately when he found out the information, and not to fall in love with the war.

The Ming army wanted to take Changsha at the smallest possible cost in this battle, and according to Zhu Youlang's words, there should be no unnecessary sacrifices.

Li Dingguo thought so.

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Hong Chengchou stroked his beard and sat firmly on the Diaoyu Tai.

Hu Quancai, Zhou Peigong, and Gao Tianjue surrounded them, and the stars were patting their asses like holding the moon.

"Hong Jingluo is really like a god, even the Ming thief will go Elk, I expected it, the lower officials admire it, the lower officials admire it!"

"This Yongli child bumped into him like a fool, but he didn't know that it was easy to get in and difficult to get out. He is a monkey, and he can't escape from the palm of the Buddha's hand. ”

"The arrangement of the Governor is simply stunning. I think the thief can't escape even if he has wings. In this battle, Yongli Xiaoer and the thief Li Dingguo were captured. ”

Hong Chengchou stroked his beard and smiled: "Let's stop for a while, this is where to follow." ”

Ao Bai snorted coldly and said, "In my opinion, this is redundant." Why do you have so many twists and turns? I don't believe that the Ming thief can beat the elite of the Eight Banners in the field. ”

To say that Ao Bai held back the anger in his stomach can also be understood.

At the beginning, he was sent to the south by Emperor Shunzhi to reinforce him, thinking that as soon as he appeared, he would be able to break the deadlock with the enemy army.

This once thought that the Ming army set up an iron bucket array.

No matter how they are scolded, they just stick to the city and don't come out.

Eight Banners is good at horse warfare, but they are helpless against siege warfare.

Ao Bai can't order the Eight Banners to attack hard like he did with the Green Battalion.

That would be a heavy loss of casualties, and even if you take one or two cities, it would be a loss.

In desperation, Ao Bai could only return with a feather, although he saved his strength, he was also slapped in the face, and his face was a little unbearable.

In this battle, he just wants to get back all the lost face, and tell Yongli Xiaoer that the first Baturu of the Manchu Qing Dynasty is amazing! Let Hong Chengchou and others see who is the handsome talent who will decide everything in one fell swoop.

Of course, Hong Chengchou has no objection to setting up a bow in advance.

After all, this can increase the tolerance of the Qing army and reduce the casualties of soldiers.

Aobai's face is one thing, but if he can reduce casualties, he will naturally be happy to see it.

"Lord Ao's bravery and invincibility are known to the world. However, it is not yet time for Lord Ao to make a move. ”

Hu Quancai was in a good mood, so he explained on the side: "Lord Ao really wants to fight, and when the thief is cornered, wouldn't it be beautiful for Lord Ao to lead his troops to kill when he fights the trapped beasts?" ”

Ao Bai snorted and didn't say anything more.

He said in his heart that it was good to make the final blow, but it was not happy enough.

Anyway, there will be no less fame, so let's fight less if you fight less.

"I said Lao Hong, can we speed up the process? At this rate, it's going to be dark. ”

Ao Bai is an anxious child.

It's okay for him to play last, but he can't keep procrastinating.

"Lord Ao, rest assured, this battle will be resolved quickly!"

Hong Chengchou said confidently.

Ao Bai nodded when he heard this: "I am relieved to have Lao Hong, you say this." Then you fight first, and then call me when it's almost over! ”

Ao Bai is very nostalgic for the time when he used to fight with Emperor Taizong.

At that time, it was basically a field battle, and it was very enjoyable to fight.

When encountering the kind of turtle that can't shrink out, the Eight Banners Army will besiege the city and send reinforcements, and it won't suffer anyway.

Although the times have changed now, there are fewer opportunities for the Eight Banners Army to fight.

But what the ancestors gave should not be forgotten.

Ao Bai felt that if the Qing Dynasty wanted to be passed on for thousands of generations, traditional things such as the Eight Banners martial arts must not be lost, and they must not be assimilated by Han culture.

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