"After aerial reconnaissance, the puppet Qing Emperor Huang Taiji has arrived at the Gaizhou defense line to inspect, and Jiannu is increasing troops to the Gaizhou defense line. In terms of scale, it is predicted that the number of Jiannu troops will be increased by about 50,000, and after the completion of the increase, the strength of Jiannu on the Gaizhou defense line will be maintained at 160,000, which is 20,000 fewer than the first Gaizhou campaign. ”

Li Zixiong, chief of the general staff of the Tiance Army, made a military report, and since the first battle of Gaizhou, the air force of the Tiance Army has intensified its reconnaissance of the Gaizhou defense line.

Among them, aerial reconnaissance at night is a newly added reconnaissance subject, which also shows that the air force of the Tiance Army has grown rapidly and its flying skills have been greatly improved.

This is somewhat similar to the Red Alert, where the Tiance Army has fully opened the map, and the enemy's posture is nowhere to be seen.

Wang Yue asked, "What is the movement of the Jiannu in the area of Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain and Wutai Mountain?" ”

Li Zixiong immediately understood what Wang Yue meant, and said: "Report to the commander, in the area of Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain and Wutai Mountain that our army attacked in the first Gaizhou Campaign, Jiannu is repairing the fortifications.

"According to the calculations of the General Staff, according to the progress of the construction of Jiannu, it will take at least half a year to restore the defensive intensity before the first Gaizhou Campaign. For Kennu, their greatest difficulty was the loss of a large number of artillery, which was difficult to replenish in a short time. ”

"The focus of the aerial reconnaissance is the last time Jiannu secretly calculated the repair of our army's minefields. From the indications, Jiannu has advanced the minefield by about a kilometre, the location has shifted, and they are now digging the pothole, which is expected to be planted in 10 days. ”

"Does the commander want to put the main direction of attack on the Gaizhou defense line in the area of Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain and Wutai Mountain?"

Wang Yue nodded and said: "That's right, in the first battle of Gaizhou, our army destroyed most of the defense facilities in this area, and the minefield arranged by Jiannu has also exploded. It would take a lot of time for them to restore these defenses, so this area is now a weak link for Jiannu. ”

He continued: "Order the air force to bomb the area of Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain and Wutai Mountain from now on to obstruct the progress of the construction of Jiannu. Our army, on the other hand, hastened its preparations for war and had to launch an attack on Jiannu within seven days. ”

"Yes!"

In order to destroy the Manchu Qing Dynasty in one fell swoop, all the six main divisions of the Tiance Army received orders to assemble in Liaodong, but it took a certain amount of time to change the guard and hand over to the security army.

The positions of the Qing army on the first line of the Gaizhou defense line, Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain and Wutai Mountain. In the first Battle of Gaizhou, most of the fortifications were badly damaged in the war, and the Qing army invested a lot of manpower in intensive repair work.

"King Gongshun, King Huaishun, how many troops have been invested in this area now?"

After seeing off Huang Taiji, on May 30, Dolgon, Prince of Chiang Rui, personally inspected the restoration work of the fortifications at the forefront of the first line of the Gaizhou defense line, such as Shibanshan, Chimney Hill and Wutai Mountain.

The person in charge of the fortifications at the front was Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming.

"Prince Hui Rui's words, there are more than 26,000 people from our two banners in this area." The two of them saluted Dolgon with a fist.

Dolgon, who was on his horse, looked back at Zilharang and said, "Prince Zheng, how much manpower have we invested to restore these fortifications so far?" ”

"There are a total of 80,000 troops, 30,000 people, and more than 110,000 people. Because of the rush of time, it will take some time for the collection of people's husbands.

"We're running out of time." Dorgon frowned and said, "The Heavenly Ce Army will not leave us enough time to restore these fortifications, we must be fast, we must work day and night. ”

Zilharang said: "Prince Rui thinks that the main direction of attack of the Tiance Army is still here?" ”

Dolgon asked rhetorically, "What does Prince Zheng think?" ”

"Alas!" Zilharang sighed and said, "Nine times out of ten, we have to fight another vicious battle with the Tiance Army here." ”

"Dwarf Dongjiala!" Dorgon called out.

"Your Excellency, Prince Rui." Anthony drove forward and bowed, "Anthony is here for you." ”

"The minefield must be arranged after sunset, so that everyone works at night and sleeps during the day, and torches are not allowed to be lit during construction," said Dolgon. ”

"This..." Anthony was stunned for a moment, and said in embarrassment: "Your Excellency Prince Rui, the construction problem at night is not big, if you don't light the torch lighting, this construction speed will not be as fast as you wish." ”

Dolgon said firmly: "The pace of construction must not be slow, but it must be greatly accelerated. In two days, the gunpowder of the imperial court will be transferred here, and the king will rely on the minefield to build miracles. ”

As clever as Dolgon's judgment coincided with Wang Yue's, the line of Shiban Mountain, Chimney Mountain, and Wutai Mountain would still be the focus of contention between the Qing army and the Tiance army.

However, compared with the first battle of Gaizhou, Dolgon was already pessimistic about the Tiance army's attack again.

This pessimistic attitude was determined by the productive forces of the Manchus, and by the time of the first battle of Gaizhou, the minefields had been exposed and had lost their suddenness. According to Dolgon's idea, it was to arrange the Gaizhou defense line, especially the main attack direction of the Tiance army, into a minefield, but unfortunately the productivity of the Qing Dynasty could not support his idea.

Although the Qing army was almost blind to the intelligence work of the Tiance Army on the Lushun Peninsula, Dolgon already felt that Gaizhou was very likely to be unable to hold it, and all he could do was to kill as many enemies as possible.

Speaking of this, Dolgon pointed to the heavens with his horsewhip and said, "There are the eyes of the Heavenly Commanders in this heaven, and we cannot fail to guard against ......." ”

As soon as he was halfway through his words, there was a sudden sound in the air in the distance, "Weng Hum!" Voice.

One of the personal soldiers, Goshha, exclaimed: "Prince Rui, look, what is that? ”

Dorgon looked up and saw a black cloud floating across the sky. He is no stranger to this piece of black cloud, and the air raid of the Tiance Army in the first Gaizhou Battle left a deep memory on him.

"Prince Rui, Prince Zheng is going to go quickly, this day the army is going to bomb here..." The pro-soldiers Goshha shouted one after another.

The current Manchu people have been repeatedly attacked by the Tiance Army, and their vision and knowledge have increased a lot. The daily routine aerial reconnaissance of the Tiance Army has long been commonplace, so they are no longer surprised by helicopters.

But today is a little different, such a large number of planes rushed over, and it is clear that the comers are not good.

"Let's go...!" Dolgon simply turned his horse and left, the air raid on Chimney Hill had already left a psychological shadow on him.

The top brass of the Qing army fled with Dolgon, and the bombardment of the Gaizhou defense line by the Tiance Army air force began.