Li Yan's subordinates were all in good spirits, and the officers were also patrolling everywhere, so that the soldiers should not slack off. >The Qing army was numerous, and if the Qing army really broke through their camp, then they would be more than lucky.

In the middle of the night, when the second wave of troops was about to be replaced to rest, figures could be seen flickering outside the campfire a hundred paces away. Although the soldiers were all sleepy, Zhao Yi did not dare to slack off. He had been patrolling the edge of the camp with his own soldiers, so he noticed movement outside first.

"Cheer up" Zhao Yi shouted loudly: "There is a movement in front to notify the stone thrower, let them fire two fire canisters outside the bonfire"

His own soldiers dispersed and went everywhere to alert the soldiers and officers. In the back of the stone thrower, also was notified. The operating soldiers adjusted the direction of the stone thrower, pulled the throwing rod down, and prepared to fire the fire canister.

Li Yan judged that the Qing army was very capable of attacking at night, so in order to strengthen the attack on the Qing army, he temporarily asked his subordinates to assemble the stone throwing machine. The stone throwers were arranged on the east and west sides, and there were ditches in front of them, so the Qing army would not launch a sneak attack from there, so the two sides became the key defense direction.

Zhao Yi was very calm, just asked the soldiers guarding to prepare for defense, and did not beat the big drum and call everyone up. Even if the Qing army comes to attack in a big way, it will be too late for the whole army to rise up and take precautions. If it was only harassment by a few people, then there was no need to disturb the rest of the whole army, otherwise the whole army would not rest well, which would affect the next siege battle.

"Knock" "Knock" A few muffled sounds came, which was the sound of the collision between the throwing rod and the front stop after the stone thrower was launched. Two heads of fire flew high and flew towards the outer bonfire. When the flames fell, a fire quickly broke out on the ground. At the same time, several burning men stood and slammed in all directions, and the terrible screams were immediately heard.

Seeing that their sneak attack had been discovered, the Qing army all got up from the ground and quickly rushed towards Li Yan's camp. These are the elite forwards of the two white flags, as long as they rush to the edge of Li Yan's camp, the cavalry behind will rush up and smash Li Yan's camp to pieces.

Dolgon also had no choice, at this time, everyone else was thinking of retreating, and no one was willing to send troops to sneak attack, so he could only let the two white flags come out. And a job like a night raid can't be done without being an elite. If those Han troops were allowed to sneak attack, it would have turned into a strong attack sooner or later.

But now Dolgon at the head of the city was disappointed, and his sneak attack was discovered more than a hundred paces from the camp, and it was also set on fire. This sneak attack, on which he had high hopes, has turned into a strong attack. During the day, they could not break through Li Yan's army formation, and what would be the result of the strong attack at night, he didn't have any bottom in his heart.

The sound of "boom" and "boom" cannons soon rang out, and at the same time, the stone throwers continued to throw fire pots, and a sea of fire soon formed on the east and west sides more than a hundred paces away from the barracks. Those Qing cavalry who were preparing to attack in the back stood in place with their horses, and they did not dare to charge into battle according to the original plan.

And Li Yan's artillery fired intensively, knocking down a lot of the Qing troops who rushed up on foot with more than 300 people. Musketeers and crossbowmen also opened fire on the Qing troops, and the Qing soldiers who rushed over fell one by one. The other Qing soldiers were lying on the ground, and they wanted to retreat, but they found that there was already a sea of fire behind them. They were in a dilemma, with a rain of bullets in front and a sea of fire in the back, so they could only lie on their stomachs and flee back when they had the chance.

After a while, the resting troops also quickly assembled. Some units supported the front line under the leadership of officers, while others waited in place and acted at any time, as they had previously deployed.

Li Yan and Li Mu also came to the front early to observe the movements of the Qing army. They received a report from the lookout post that the cavalry of the Qing army was in the distance, already blocked by the fire. At this time, the artillery fire had largely stopped, with only the occasional musket or crossbow firing fired.

"It's just such a little people," Li Mu said with some contempt: "It's a hundred thousand horses, and there are only three or four hundred people who come to sneak attack." Stingy"

Li Yan said: "Sneak attack, it's inconvenient if there are too many people. But we are well prepared, no matter how much we come, it is useless. ”

"Will they attack from the front or the back?" asked Li Mou.

Li Yan said casually: "Since we are ready, it doesn't matter where they attack from. I hope that the Qing army will continue to attack, but depending on the situation, it should not come to attack. ”

However, he still ordered: "Notify the north and south sides to strengthen their vigilance to prevent the Qing army from attacking." ”

Li Mu looked at the raging sea of fire on the east and west sides, and then listened to the sound of the cannon firing that was basically gone, and said: "There are still two hours before dawn, fourth brother, go and rest, I'll keep an eye on it." ”

Li Yan nodded and said, "Yes." Let the soldiers also take turns to rest, and the changing of the guard does not have to be consumed by everyone. ”

Dolgon's face turned pale with anger at the head of the city. Although there were only more than 300 people who went to the sneak attack, they were all elite soldiers with two white flags, and their combat power could top two or three Niu Lu. If they were to compare the troops of the Ming Dynasty, they would definitely be able to hunt down thousands or even tens of thousands of Ming troops like lambs. But now, it was consumed under Li Yan's artillery fire in vain, and it didn't even cause any damage to Li Yan, which made him breathless.

He knew that even if he ordered to continue the assault now, he would be opposed by everyone. So he waved his hand weakly and ordered, "Okay, go back, and fight again tomorrow." ”

"Regent," Man Dahai clenched his fists and said in a low voice: "The sneak attack has not worked now, Li Yan will bombard the city wall tomorrow, and I hope the regent will make up his mind as soon as possible." ”

Dolgon said coldly: "General Shenwei's cannon has been moved to the city and operated by the best gunners, and Li Yan's artillery will be destroyed tomorrow." ”

Bolo said: "If the city wall is blown down, won't all our Shenwei generals' cannons be destroyed, but it took two years for these Shenwei generals to be produced, and the consumption of copper and iron is not calculated, and they can't afford to continue casting this winter." Please also ask the regent to think twice. ”

"This king has his own opinions," Dolgon said coldly, and was helped down the city by his own soldiers. He was unusually uncomfortable now, and the headache combined with the tightness in his chest made him almost unable to staminate. But he couldn't fall, he had to hold on. If he falls, the guys will retreat.

As long as they retreat to Guanwai, Zhili and Shandong will be owned by Li Yan. Judging from Li Yan's strength, it is difficult to say whether they will be able to get their hands on the Guannai in the future. He is unwilling to live only in a corner of the border, but without the backing of the devastating victory, those brothers and nephews who only want to enjoy the color of dogs and horses will not follow his efforts to forge ahead.

He only needs to hold out for five or six days. The Ming army can hold out in Jinzhou and Songshan for several months, and they can't hold out for five or six days, when Duoduo and Azig come back and let his two brothers preside over the overall situation, he can rest at ease.

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