Chapter 974: Righteous and Macho Shi Gebu
"Brothers, cheer up, move a little sloppy, be careful of the cold arrows of the Tartars."
"Scatter a little, don't gather so close......"
"Second Li, did you let the donkey kick in your brain? Me, be careful! ”
In the wilderness full of greenery and vitality, thousands of auxiliary soldiers and civilians of the Model Army were rapidly filling in the soil and advancing towards the white flag battle formation of the Han army in Shi Tingzhu.
Their fortifications are extremely tall, the false defensive walls in front are four or five meters high, and the main defensive wall behind them can be seven or eight meters high, which is similar to a small city.
Moreover, they set up a large number of traps in front of them, and some archers hid in various dark corners, and from time to time launched surprise attacks on the auxiliary soldiers of the Model Army.
This led to a rather difficult bulldozing offensive of the Model Army.
Even if the auxiliaries of the Model Army can almost be used as war soldiers, the people have gone through a lot of training, but soon there will be a lot of casualties.
In the vast wilderness, all kinds of screams were heard from time to time, as well as the loud shouts and curses of officers at all levels.
That is to say, the model army is rich and rich, even if it is a civilian of the model army, they can basically be equipped with a cotton armor, and these people are also trained to be very clever, otherwise, at this time this kind of advance rhythm, the casualties will have to multiply several times.
A few miles away, in front of the model army formation, Xu Changqing and Shi Kefa were each riding on horses, quietly watching this scene.
Xu Changqing's side is not far away, and Chunni is like a little tail, always inseparable from Xu Changqing.
Looking at this situation, Shi Kefa frowned tightly, his old face was a little red, and his fists were sometimes clenched and sometimes released, not knowing what he was thinking.
And although Xu Changqing looked very calm on his face, deep down, he was not much better than Shi Kefa's state.
He clutched the horsewhip tightly in his big hand, and a lot of sweat had already oozed out.
Without him!
Even though it is just an 'illusion' and a 'false worry' in front of him, it is the first time in the past few years!
For the first time, the Ming army took the initiative to launch an offensive against the Qing army's battle array.
An hour and a half later, the auxiliary soldiers of the Model Army finally cleared the large number of obstacles outside the first earthen wall of the Qing army, and pulled out enough space to launch an offensive against their outpost battle array.
Xu Changqing waved his hand, and the more than 1,000 orthopedic shadows with Zhao Zengjin's department as the core quickly made up for the auxiliary soldiers and the people.
"Warriors, don't let them come!"
"I'll shoot them ...... you"
"Birdman, prepare to fire......"
When the size of the thousands of men of the Model Army was slightly closer to the effective range of the first earthen wall, the shouts of many masters and masters erupted from within.
Suddenly, the crisp chirping of birds and the sound of various cold arrows came to the face.
"Lie down! Defend first! ”
"Lie down on the spot, don't mess around......"
The model army is like an expert in dealing with this aspect of the world, whether it is the auxiliary soldiers or the soldiers and soldiers, they will never resist the offensive of the Qing army, and they have looked for various covers nearby and lay on the ground.
Moreover, immediately there were exemplary military birds and gunners who began to fight back.
There are accurate shooters who quickly hit the target inside the earthen wall, and the panicked earthen wall quickly appeared in chaos, and there was a burst of chickens and dogs.
At this time, on a platform behind the second earthen wall, Shi Tingzhu, Ma Guangyuan, Zu Zerun and others were all gathered and were solemnly watching the battle situation ahead.
And not far behind them, on a higher viewing platform, Dolgon, Dordor, Zilharang, Azig and others were sitting in the town.
This is the sorrow of being a slave.
Shi Tingzhu's original thought was to directly use catapults to firmly suppress the advancing rhythm of the model army, and never let the model army get close to their core.
But.
The big master above had an order to see the 'sincerity' of the model army, so even if Shi Tingzhu was unhappy, he could only pinch his nose and admit it.
What else could you do?
Could it be that he still dares to rebel against his master?
At this time, seeing that the model army was in such a state of being suppressed all the time, it was still possible to take advantage of such a humble terrain to fight back.
Zu Zerun couldn't help but whispered: "The quality of the soldiers of the Model Army is really good. If it hadn't been for catapults and artillery suppression, they would have been able to push up before dark. ”
Hearing this, Shi Tingzhu couldn't help but roll his eyes.
He doesn't want to sleep with one eye open, and be remembered by the model army.
Unfortunately, he had no choice.
Ma Guangyuan saw that Shi Tingzhu's face was almost green, and he hurriedly said, "This is not a bad thing. We have nearly 100 catapults here, and there are many flowering bombs. If the model army's dog Nikan dares to launch a further offensive, then Shi Ye's merits will be great. ”
Shi Tingzhu's face looked better at this time, but he wanted to say something, but he couldn't help it and didn't say it.
What can I say?
Is the Model Army so stupid?
They have that artifact hot air balloon, and once their hot air balloon is out, what are their catapults?
When I was embarrassed here, the atmosphere on the viewing platform was relatively relaxed.
Zierharang said with a smile: "At present, the situation is clear, and Xu Changqing's appearance is even greater. At least today, he won't really attack. However, the strength of these model armies is indeed extraordinary. ”
"I'd like their hot air balloons to come and bomb them," Dodor muttered. At the very least, they can consume more of their ammo. ”
Fan Wencheng smiled like a dog at this time: "Prince Yu, what you said is really right. However, if you think about it the other way around, it just shows one thing. On the model army's side, there should be little ammunition. Otherwise, if we were in a normal state, we would have sent out a hot air balloon bombing a long time ago. ”
Duoduo came back to his senses after a moment, and laughed: "Old Fan, what you said is good, I like to hear this!" ”
As he spoke, he looked at Dolgon and said, "Brother, the Model Army is probably even more unbearable than we think at this time. Xu Changqing, the pressure on Nikan must be very great. Otherwise, let's try to take the initiative and do a good job! ”
"This is not possible!"
Ji'er Harang hurriedly stopped: "Prince Yu, the truth is indeed good, but the main force of the model army has not been damaged, and Xu Changqing is cunning by nature, if there is a trap, our plan will be troublesome." Everything, let's be safe. ”
"This ......"
Although Duoduo was a little unhappy, he also understood that what Zilharang said was correct, and nodded: "Sixth brother, I'm in a hurry, so let's take a look patiently." If you have the opportunity, you still have to kill some model soldiers, and you must kill their sharpness in order to relieve the hatred in your heart! ”
Seeing everyone gossiping, Dolgon was expressionless, as if he was an outsider, just looking at the battle situation in front of him coldly, and no one knew what he was thinking.
……
"Bang ......"
"Whoosh ......"
Time passed gradually, and soon it was the beginning of the unitary hour, around five o'clock in the evening.
Between the staggering of all kinds of light firepower, neither side used heavy firepower, and the model army had already pushed under the first earthen wall at this time, and even filled in several trenches, and a little more force could break through this earthen wall.
"Dangdangdang......"
At this time, there was a piercing golden sound in the model army battle array.
Even if many exemplary military men were unwilling, they still wanted to do it with the Tartars, but they didn't dare to have the slightest love for it, and they quickly retreated like a tide.
There was a burst of cheers in the battle formation of the Qing army.
They finally won, and they no longer have to face the threat of these model soldiers.
Xu Changqing smiled at this time and looked at Shi Kefa, who had been watching the battle for a day, "What does the cabinet think about today's battle?" ”
"Huh?"
Shi Kefa came back to his senses after a while, and immediately looked at Xu Changqing with blazing eyes and said: "Master Hou, people have always said before that the model army is invincible in the world, known as the first army in the world, and there has always been confusion, but at this time, seeing the model army fighting, this is the understanding, this is worthy of the name!" ”
What he said was not sycophancy, but a sincere feeling.
He can be regarded as a person who leads troops at this time, so he naturally knows what kind of problems he has to face when leading troops.
Today, the model army, whether it is efficiency, execution, or the morale of the children, is simply a textbook, and Shi Kefa can't find fault even if he wants to.
He finally understood why, Xu Chang was able to reach such an extent.
They are indeed cows.
Xu Changqing shook his head and said with a smile: "Cabinet Department, you have praised it. Our model army also suffered a lot of casualties today. Moreover, looking at this situation at this time, even if we can conquer the white flag position of the Han army, I am afraid that we don't know how many casualties we will have to pay. ”
"This ......"
Shi Kefa frowned slightly.
He had already felt some of Xu Changqing's meaning, but he was not thorough enough for a while, and after thinking for a while, he didn't understand, looked at Xu Changqing and said, "What does Master Hou mean......"
Xu Changqing said with a smile: "Cabinet Department, this battle, I'm afraid I can only outwit." We still have to think of a way to effectively defeat the enemy. ”
Shi Kefa also understood, nodded and said, "It's really unwise to attack by force." Master Hou, can you enable the hot air balloon offensive? It's a pity to say that until this time, I have never seen the hot air balloon offensive of the model army. ”
Seeing Shi Kefa like this, Xu Changqing was also relieved, but he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Cabinet Department, if the logistics supply line of my model army is smooth, there is no problem. But now the problem is that we don't have enough fuel and ammunition for our hot air balloons. ”
"This ......"
Shi Kefa's expression suddenly became painful, and he shook his head again and again and smiled bitterly: "I should have guessed it a long time ago." We can't even sustain food and grass for long, so how can ammunition and burning be replenished? Hou Ye, a certain dull, please give Hou Ye a certain hint. ”
Shi Kefa had already said this, and Xu Changqing no longer hid it, and said with a long sigh: "Cabinet, if we want to take the initiative in the front, it is already difficult to establish the facts. But it can be used to divert the attention of the Qing army through some means. For example, restore the supply line and let the Nanjing side transfer troops to support the front-line war......"
As Xu Changqing pointed out a few points in succession seemingly vaguely but accurately, Shi Kefa quickly understood what Xu Changqing meant, although he was still holding on to his composure, he couldn't help but sigh again and again in his heart.
Compared with Xu Changqing, he is like a child......
Xu Changqing's thinking and planning ability are simply imaginative, but they are tightly matched.
Even though Xu Changqing had the intention of pushing him out as a head bird at this time, Shi Kefa understood very well that Xu Changqing's thoughts were reasonable, and it was for the country and the people!
It may be too much to say that there is no selfishness, but it is definitely tens of thousands of times better than the group of corpses in Nanjing!
Thinking about it, Shi Kefa no longer inked, and said with a high spirit: "Since Master Hou trusts a certain person so much, it is obligatory for him to go to Nanjing tonight, and if he doesn't complete the task, he won't come back!" ”
Xu Changqing didn't expect Shi Kefa to be so ...... Top......
Originally, I wanted to trick him and mention him more, but at this time, Xu Changqing couldn't say anything more.
Busy is to clench his fist hard: "Cabinet, I'm tired!" Changqing is here, on behalf of hundreds of thousands of people in Yangzhou, countless living beings in Jiangbei, thank you for the high righteousness of the cabinet! ”