Chapter Eighty-Six: The Battle of the Jiahe River VI

In ancient times, one mile was equal to about 300 steps.

When these shield carts entered the three hundred steps, the Qing soldiers and soldiers were also nervous.

Everyone looked at Hong Chengchou's handsome banner.

Hong Chengchou knew that at this time, some jack cannons were actually able to hit the other party. But Hong Chengchou knew the quasi-head under his command.

With these loose formations, it's impossible to guarantee all hits.

So Hong Chengchou decided to let them get closer.

Wait for Sergeant Xia to get close to a distance of 100 steps.

Hong Chengchou gave an order, and the soldiers below opened fire one after another.

For a while, countless shells flew out.

Although the Xia soldiers were lined up in columns, there were still many soldiers who were affected. Even so, the Xia soldiers could not climb down to avoid the artillery fire.

When Cao Zongyu saw such a scene, he secretly said in his heart: "When will the whole load of bullets be available?" ”

For others, Cao Zongyu did not admire Zhang Xuan, but admired Zhang Xuan's foresight in firearms. Loading bullets is the concept proposed by Zhang Xuan.

It's just that now, even if the manufacturing bureau gathers skilled craftsmen from all over the world, they don't know what to do?

Even Zhang Xuan also made a fixed gunpowder, dividing each firing into small packets, and when using it, he only needed to tear it, pour it into the muzzle, and then tamp it.

This certainly simplifies the steps, but there is one thing that is unavoidable, and that is that the fire gun should be erected to charge.

The fire gun had to be erected to charge, and people naturally could not climb on the ground.

Seeing this, Cao Zongyu gave an order.

Behind these shield carts, a small cannon suddenly appeared.

This small cannon is about the same size as the Linying cannon, but it is the latest artillery.

The people who operated these guns were the elite gunners in the Xia army.

However, between breaths, these small cannons spoke one after another, and in almost a minute, they could fire as many as two or three cannons.

One after another, shells hit the walls of the Qing army.

The Qing army never expected that the Xia army would push the artillery so close. Caught off guard for a while.

"Kill." Almost when the Xia army's small cannon sounded, the Xia army's main formation sounded an earth-shattering shout, and countless soldiers rushed over with shouts.

For a while, it was like a landslide and tsunami.

Cao Zongyu's hands clenched tightly.

He knew that his decision would have many casualties. But he served as one of the founders of the Xia army. But I also understand a truth, yes, firearms are very powerful.

However, the firearms of this era have not yet reached the point where firearms alone can stop the advance of the army.

Before the machine gun came out, the bayonet was a hero, and the bullet was a fool, in fact, there was some truth.

In order to prevent artillery bombardment, the Xia army rushed very loosely, of course,

It is not as good as the battle line that is opened at the back, and there is only one after a few meters, but within a step or two, there is only one soldier.

In this case, it depends on the ability of the junior officer to control.

However, in this way, Cao Zongyu was more worried about the Qing army's firearms, but the Qing army's cavalry.

Such a loose formation, used to deal with the cavalry of the Qing army, is simply a lineup like looking for death.

But sometimes it's always the first time.

"Kill." The gate of the Qing army's camp was opened, and more than 10,000 cavalry were killed. With the billowing wolf smoke, he killed the Xia army's foot soldiers.

Cao Zongyu was not unexpected. But he was still nervous. Of course, he didn't care, as if everything was under control.

He secretly said in his heart: "Liu Wenxiu, let me see if you are genuine." ”

He knew that the soldiers who rushed to the first wave would face a tough battle.

Therefore, these three battalions are all the best of the best, and the most important thing is that the leading generals are the best of the best.

What kind of person Liu Wenxiu is, many people don't remember.

But can Cao Zongyu forget?

Back then, Zhang Xianzhong dominated the world, relying on his four righteous sons.

Liu Wenxiu asked him to stand alone and lead the army alone, whether it would work or not. Cao Zongyu didn't know, but it was okay to overcome difficulties.

It's just to see if he sells his life.

As for whether Liu Wenxiu sells his life or not? Needless to say?

If Li Dingguo had just transferred Liu Wenxiu to the mainland, they still had complaints, but the form was stronger than others. But when he was the chief soldier of any province, he thought it was a false title. But after he fully participated in the construction of the local system of the Privy Council, he worshiped Zhang Xuan. I can't admire it anymore.

Liu Wenxiu himself is in charge of Jiangxi Province, and he estimates that one province can recruit hundreds of thousands of troops. Of course, if you really recruit so many, you will have to rebel below.

But it is not difficult to save 100,000 soldiers.

Not to mention training, this conscription system alone allows the Xia army to have a steady stream of troops, and with this alone, it can overwhelm the Qing army.

After all, Liu Wenxiu was carefully cultivated by Zhang Xianzhong, and he was by no means just a reckless man.

Since it is determined that Great Xia will inevitably dominate the world, it is natural to take advantage of the founding of the country to make meritorious contributions.

At this moment, on the battlefield, Liu Wenxiu saw the Qing cavalry rushing over. didn't care at all, he gestured to the back, and ordered to the left and right: "Get closer to me." ”

The cavalry of the Qing army saw Liu Wenxiu's banner and immediately killed Liu Wenxiu.

The soldiers before Liu Wenxiu couldn't resist at all. Without formation, it is difficult for foot soldiers to resist cavalry.

"Boom." The sound of cannons rang out.

As an elite gunner, you don't need to get orders at all, and the moment you see the Qing cavalry rushing out, you know what to do. Several small cannons turned at once

Xiang, shot the shot.

These scattered bombs hit one side at a time, and immediately enveloped dozens of horses. For a while, people turned on their backs. Fell to the ground with a thud.

But these losses did not stop the cavalry from rushing out.

Instead, they set their goals.

A dozen horsemen immediately killed the gun position.

Blood splattered under the swing of the long knives, and these gunners paid for what they had done.

The sound of crackling firecrackles is chaotic and endless.

At this time, there was no one to organize a salvo.

It's all on its own.

Many people fired at the cavalry, almost in the face of the opposing horse, which can knock the cavalry to the ground with a single shot, but many more soldiers will be killed by the cavalry before they can fire.

Liu Wenxiu shouted, took hundreds of personal soldiers, did not retreat, but advanced, and actually rushed towards the Qing cavalry. Liu Wenxiu is also a suit of armor and takes the lead. With a wave of his hand, one by one hand-grenades flew over his head. One by one, they exploded among the cavalry of the Qing army.

Immediately plunged the Qing cavalry into chaos.

Liu Wenxiu rushed over, his feet strengthened, and the long knife in his hand was almost human-high, and he could cut off the horse's head with one slash.

These long knives are none other than Miao-knives.

I don't know what the Mo knife of the Tang Dynasty was like?

But the seedlings created by these manufacturing bureaus don't seem to be much worse than Mo knives.

Even if the speed of the Qing cavalry is reduced to one side, it is still a gamble to win the cavalry with steps. It's like a Tang poem, the general bets on winning the horse's hooves.

The two sides fought almost one life for another.

But in the face of such a scene.

Cao Zongyu couldn't help but say: "Okay, Liu Wenxiu really lives up to his reputation. Ordered the Ainengqi Department to reinforce Liu Wenxiu. ”

Different people see such a scene and have different interpretations.

In general, the Qing cavalry still had the upper hand, but they did not achieve the goal of defeating the Xia cavalry in one fell swoop, but became entangled, which was a big mistake.

Cao Zongyu also understands that the reason why there is such a situation, on the one hand, Liu Wenxiu, a veteran, is older than the rising star of the Xia Army. Steady.

Another reason is the role of the lower-ranking officers of the Xia Army.

The junior officers of the Xia Army, these hundred households, the captain and these petty officers. In the melee, they played their own role, and even some officers were as brave as Liu Wenxiu.

There are also some officers who may not be able to fight, but before he dies in battle, he still firmly grasps the army of more than 100 people under his command and fights back.

It was this kind of counterattack that was similar to fighting for life that made it difficult for the Qing cavalry to move an inch.

Of course, Cao Zongyu knew that this would not last, so he immediately asked Ainengqi to support, after all, Liu Wenxiu and Ainengqi are brothers, and Ainengqi will definitely not delay things, and it is estimated that Ainengqi is even more anxious than Cao Zongyu.