100 infantrymen were lined up in three firing formations under the command of Deng Zhongguo, and behind them were 30 cavalrymen with rifles. www.biquge.infoPerhaps feeling the atmosphere of the battlefield, the horses under the crotches of these cavalrymen kept snorting.

"Everyone, load them all and check the gunpowder." Deng Zhongguo shouted at the top of his voice.

The Li people on the opposite side didn't know who was under whose command they were rushing together, and Xu Lang held the binoculars and watched for a long time without waiting for the attack on the other side.

"Wan Tao, why can't they come over?"

"I said, why are you so anxious?" Han Wantao put down the binoculars and shouted, "Herald, herald, the infantry is in front, the cavalry is in the rear, maintain a defensive formation, and press over step by step." ”

"Everybody obeys me." Deng Zhongguo, who received the order, shouted again, "Put on the bayonet, keep in formation, and walk in unison." ”

Three rows of soldiers slowly began to walk forward with flintlock muskets loaded with bayonets. Seeing that the infantry had walked out of a distance, the scimitar in Andreas's hand was also raised high: "Cavalry platoon, keep 2 columns in horizontal formation, advance!" ”

The Li people on the opposite side finally moved, and hundreds of people gathered together, holding all kinds of weapons, and began to slowly accelerate towards the infantry phalanx of the Yulin Army.

"All are determined." Seeing the Li people rushing towards him, Deng Zhongguo shouted, "The first row, raise the gun, and the second and third rows are ready." ”

"First platoon, fire!" With Deng Zhongguo's order, more than 30 flintlock pistols were fired at the Li people 80 meters away.

The Li people who rushed to the front fell 3 or 4 crackling, but this did not slow down their impact, and the Li people behind still rushed over.

"Second platoon, fire!"

"Third platoon, fire!"

More than 60 rounds of unified ammunition were fired, and more than a dozen Li people fell to the ground in response.

Xu Lang stood behind the cavalry and stared at the battlefield a little flustered: "Why are these Li people so desperate, this company's salvo didn't break them up." ”

Han Wantao was not worried at all: "Don't worry, take your time, I don't believe they are so afraid of death." ”

Deng Zhongguo raised the order flag: "Everyone turn back, withdraw behind the cavalry, and reload." ”

Andreas raised his scimitar again: "Cavalry platoon, raise the gun." ”

30 cavalrymen raised their rifles on their horses.

"Fire!"

Six hundred meters away, several more people fell, and finally someone began to turn around and run back, but unfortunately it was too late.

Andreas flicked his horse's head: "Cavalry platoon, left and right separated." ”

Once again, hundreds of Li people were placed in front of the infantry company in full view.

"First platoon, fire! Second row, fire! Third row, fire! ”

No one rushed forward anymore, and the firing speed and range of this Ming army were unprecedented for these Li people. From 80 meters to 50 meters, after only running a few dozen steps, more than 200 bullets were fired from the opposite side, and all the Li people began to flee in all directions.

"Warriors of the cavalry platoon." Andreas shouted, "The time has come to test our cavalry, pursuit!" ”

Thirty horses were billowing in dust, 30 heavy Cossack scimitars were flat, and their shining armor shone brightly in the sun.

Andreas's horses ran first, which was a pursuit without suspense, so there was no need to line up any formation, and each cavalryman only needed to use his horsemanship as much as possible.

Andreas's war horse slowly approached a man who was running at the end, the man was short in stature, and he didn't know whether it was because he was weak or afraid, and he didn't run fast. The moment the war horse caught up with this Li man, Andreas suddenly handed over his left hand, leaned down, grabbed the clothes of the Li man who was still running with his right hand, and pulled the Li man from the ground with a fierce force, and pressed it on the horse's back.

"Don't move, I'll kill you." After Andreas finished speaking, he turned his horse's head, avoided the cavalry behind, returned to the front of the infantry in a circle, and threw the prisoner on horseback to the ground: "This is the prisoner that Commander Han needs, send it to Commander Han immediately." ”

The other Li people were not so lucky, after all, two legs could not outrun four legs, smoke and dust were everywhere, the sword was shining, and more than a dozen Li people fell under the Cossack scimitar.

"Herald, blow the rallying trumpet!" Han Wantao saw the battlefield scene from the telescope and sighed slightly, "Could it be that people in this era are so bloodthirsty?" ”

Xu Lang smiled on the side: "Brigade Commander Han, do you think so when you go to fight the Manchurians in the future?" ”

Han Wantao glanced at Xu Lang and didn't speak. Deng Zhongguo led a few people to push the Li captive who was tied up with five flowers in front of Han Wantao.

Han Wantao waved his hand: "Deng Zhongguo, lead people to clean up the battlefield, treat the injured with all their might, gather the bodies of the dead together, don't do anything wrong, especially don't cut off the head, our Yulin Army doesn't need to take credit for the head." ”

"Understood, sir." Deng Zhongguo replied loudly.

Han Wantao and Xu Lang jumped off their horses and walked in front of the Li captive, and at this time the two of them realized that the reason why the captive was short was not because he was thin, but because he was still a child at all, and he looked no more than fourteen or fifteen years old. Perhaps out of fear, the child trembled and sweated profusely.

"Don't be afraid, child, we won't hurt you." Han Wantao untied the rope on this Li child, "What's your name?" ”

The little prisoner of war looked at Han Wantao in a daze and didn't speak, his eyes still showing fear and distrust.

Xu Lang reached out and touched the head of the little prisoner of war, turned around and shouted: "Herald, go get some water, get some food, hurry." ”

After a short time, the herald ran back with a jug of water and a few pieces of cooked beef: "Sir, there is no hot, only this." ”

Han Wantao handed the water and beef to the child: "Child, drink some water first, eat something, don't worry, let's talk later." ”

The Li child timidly took the beef, suddenly stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it heavily.

"Eat slowly, no one will rob you." Han Wantao took out a triangular scarf and wiped the residue on the child's mouth, his action made Xu Lang suddenly feel a little dazed, it seemed that these two people were not a victorious general and a prisoner of war, but a kind father who was taking care of a playful son.

When the little prisoner of war finished eating the last piece of beef in his hand, Deng Zhongguo also led people to escort more than a dozen prisoners of war back.

"Report to the sir, the battlefield has been cleared, a total of 27 enemies have been killed and 14 have been captured." Deng Zhongguo reported loudly, "According to the commander's orders, all those who are not dead have been brought back." ”

"Got it, treat the injured immediately." After Han Wantao finished speaking, he took the hand of the Li child again, "Child, let's go to the side first." ”

The kid had just walked two steps with Han Wantao, and suddenly his feet were soft, and he cried out in pain, "oops".

"What's wrong with you?" Han Wantao looked down and saw that the road the child had just walked on was full of bloodstains.

"What's wrong with your feet? Sit down first and let me see. Han Wantao leaned over and laid the child flat on the ground and lifted his two feet. The child was wearing no shoes, and the soles of his feet were covered in bloody cuts pulled out by gravel and thorns, and he was bleeding incessantly.

"Deng Zhongguo!" Han Wantao suddenly stood up and roared angrily, "Didn't I ask you to check the injuries of every prisoner of war, if there is an injury, treat it immediately, this child is so seriously injured, why don't you report it!" ”

Every soldier around, even Xu Lang, was stunned by Han Wantao's sudden anger, what is wrong with this Han Brigade Commander, a prisoner of war would not lose his temper if he was injured so much.

Deng Zhongguo stood aside and replied stupidly: "Lieutenant Andreas said that this prisoner of war is what you urgently need, so I didn't check it, and sent it to you directly." ”

"Okay, we'll talk about that later." Xu Lang hurriedly came out to play a round, "Call the medical soldiers immediately and treat them immediately." ”

"Wait." Han Wantao continued, "Find him a pair of suitable shoes, find a few clothes that fit, get more grain and beef, and bring a bag to him." ”

"Yes." Deng Zhongguo didn't dare to ask any more questions, and ran to find the medical guards.

Han Wantao sat on the ground, put the feet of the Li children on his thighs, and gently pulled out the thorns that pierced into the flesh one by one: "Child, if it hurts, just say it, don't bear it." You're so young, it's not your business to fight. After a while, I won't keep you, you can get some food and clothing, and I'll go back to you. You told your people that we came this time on the orders of the imperial court, and we couldn't help ourselves. We hope to have a good talk with your people, let's try not to fight, because if we fight, we will die, and it will not be good for anyone. They are all the people of the Ming Dynasty, and if you have any requests, you can just put them forward, and everything will always be discussed. Can you understand what Uncle meant? ”

The child still looked at Han Wantao and didn't speak, but his eyes showed gratitude and attachment that were completely different from the fear and distrust just now.

Deng Zhongguo led the medical soldiers to run over in a hurry.

"Medic, treat this kid first." After Xu Lang finished speaking, he patted Han Wantao and called him aside, "You want this kid to be the middleman to pass the word?" ”

"yes, what's the problem?" Han Wantao asked.

"What do you think?" Xu Lang couldn't cry or laugh, "Let's not talk about whether this kid can explain our meaning clearly, what you just said was long-winded, even if you are an adult, I am afraid that you will have to pass it on to you." Even if you ask him to pass the word, and you let him go back like this, with new clothes, new shoes, and a big bag of food on his back, will their people believe it, do you think this is a children's group? ”

"Then what should we do, we have to find someone to pass the word." Han Wantao was a little speechless by Xu Lang.

"You see if that's going to work." Xu Lang suggested, "Let Andreas lead a squad of cavalry to stay here, I don't think these Lebanese will not retreat, and they will have to come after a while." Let Andreas say nothing else, return the corpses to them, and tell them that tomorrow at noon will still be here, and that we will return the captives to them, and make an appointment with them at a time and place, and we will talk to them ourselves. ”

"Can Andreas do it?" Han Wantao hesitated a little, "He's a Westerner." ”

"Sensei is worried, he can't do it, someone can."

"Who?"

"Brigadier Han, you really don't have a good memory." Xu Lang said with a smile, "Don't forget that Ge Tao didn't come with him, the people from the Second General Affairs Department will always have a way." ”

"Hehe, Xu Lang." Han Wantao also smiled, "You are really blind if you are not the chief of staff." So do you need to say hello to Wanzhou? ”

"No, you don't." Xu Lang replied simply, "We are playing the banner of Yazhou, they have seen it, let them wait for a day first, and then see the situation tomorrow." ”

Everything was arranged. Andreas led a squad of cavalry and Ge Tao to stay and find an opportunity to negotiate with the Li people, while Han Wantao and Xu Lang escorted the prisoners of war back to the camp with the remaining soldiers.

Han Wantao and Xu Lang rode horses and walked side by side at the end of the line.

"Wan Tao, can I ask you a question?" Xu Lang tilted his head and looked at Han Wantao.

"Just ask." Han Wantao seemed to be thinking about something, and responded casually.

"You're not acting like you used to be."

"I know what you're trying to ask." Han Wantao interrupted Xu Lang's words, "Do you want to ask me about the quelling of the prisoner of war riot in Tiandukuang two years ago?" Two years ago, I was able to ignore the life and death of the miners and the JI woman, and order the troops to shoot directly to quell the rebellion, why do I have so much mercy for a small prisoner of war today. ”

"yes, why?"

"Xu Lang, do you know what is the greatest benefit of your person?" Han Wantao suddenly replied that it didn't matter.

"Speaking of your business, why is this related to me again?" Xu Lang protested, "Since it has involved me, what do you think is my biggest benefit, am I not very annoying, and can it be good?"