And on the opposite side of him, on a small hillside, Zhen Changyu had already seen Shengbao holding a single telescope, and snorted: "This person is defeated, and it really deserves its reputation, everyone is still very nervous, but as soon as Zhen Changyu's words came out, everyone laughed, and a cadre said: "Such a big official, and still holding a monocular, is really enough that the Westernization process of the Qing army in the province is a hundred years slower than that of the Hong Army, and now the battalion-level officers of the Hong Army have basically popularized binoculars, eight large pocket watches and revolvers, And in the Qing army, only a high-ranking general like Katsuho would be armed with a revolver, and even Katsuho himself carried a monocular.

You know, now the monoculars are only used by first-class officers on the Hongjun side, and Zhen Changyu said: "Yes, this is the famous Shengke Zhai Sheng Gongbao, everyone has to remember, there is at least a bounty of 1,000 silver yuan for catching this guy" The inspection must be at this price "Look at this guy's figure, you know that it is a good wild boar" That's right, it is really a good wild boar Everyone's tone became brisk, and Zhen Changyu said: "We have been digging fortifications here for two days, and it has taken a lot of effort, and the main force of the battalion is also here, It can be said that the time and place are favorable, and the people are all on our side" Therefore, remember the experience of the second battalion of the teaching regiment, such a tragedy must not be repeated, Zhen Changyu's tone became solemn: "It must not be repeated, remember that I didn't hear him talk about the battle example of the second battalion of the teaching regiment in the Tonglu-Jiande battle, and the expressions of all the officers became serious, they witnessed the appearance of the second battalion of the teaching regiment being angry, and they spontaneously shook their hands: "That kind of tragedy must not be repeated, We must not repeat such a tragedy, after all, the second battalion of the teaching regiment had the factor of improper deployment, and only one reinforced platoon was placed on the main road, so it was rushed by Hu Xingren and Zhang Yuliang, and the entire reinforced infantry platoon could not parry, which then led to the collapse of the whole battalion.

But now the battalion has no excuse for even the second battalion of the training regiment - the main force of the whole battalion is deployed here, and the whole 600 officers and men are equipped with such good firearms, and they have dug the fortifications for so long, and even the anti-artillery fortifications have been dug well, how can they fail1

Such a tragedy must not be repeated, and now the formation of the Qing army has moved1

There was silence on the side of the Hongjun, only the company commanders of each company returned to their command posts, and the twelve-pounder howitzer on the top of the hill was ready to fire at any time, but Zhen Changyu just lowered his head and looked at the watch.

"Battalion commander?" One of the officers finally broke the silence: "Isn't it? ”

The Qing army had at least five square infantry formations, which were 2,500 men based on 500 men per battalion, and they slowly advanced towards the sniper positions of the Hong army, slower and closer.

I could hear their footsteps closely, and I could clearly see the dust raised under their feet in the telescope, and I could see the words of courage on their uniforms, but Zhen Changyu smiled: "Nervous? ”

Zhen Changyu replied: "Before I give the order, no one is allowed to shoot, because this is the most gorgeous round of shooting in the history of the Rainbow Army, and the Qing army continues to advance, they look at the breastwork and the rejection of horses in front of them, and they also see the heralds of the Rainbow Army coming and going on the hill, and they also see the twelve-pound mountain grenades and camp guns erected on the top of the small hill, and become nervous.

A Qing soldier fired a shot at the breastwork in front of him, and then the Rainbow side remained silent while more Qing soldiers fired forward and reloaded.

But behind the breastwork, it seems that nothing exists, so silent that only the beating of his heart can be heard, and even Katsuho feels mysterious, this is the famous red thief?

What kind of trick is this, maybe these five big phalanxes will rush, maybe the whole battle will be over, that is, Katsuho shook his head, he felt that it would not be so simple, maybe there was some earth-shattering trap in this, he shouted loudly: "Tell the brothers in front that those who retreat without permission will be forgiven, and the entire Qing army is getting closer and closer, and the Qing army seems to suspect that the red thieves behind the breastwork will jump out at any time, and their random guns are also shooting more intensively, but the rainbow army still does not react." ..., many veterans of the Qing army were puzzled, you must know that according to the experience of fighting with the Taiping Northern Expeditionary Army, the Northern Expeditionary Army had already opened fire, and would not wait so long to start shooting, and distance was the best weapon for small troops to defend.

Seeing that it was only twenty or thirty zhang away from the breastwork, all the veterans of the Qing army felt relieved, and the road in front of them was pressed over, but now a gunshot was heard, and then countless heads suddenly appeared on the breastwork.

Zhen Changyu took the revolver and fired a shot into the sky, and he ordered loudly: "The whole battalion, although the salvo company commanders can't hear his order, they have already issued an order:" Salvo, salvo artillery in Zhen Changyu has already aimed at the door, shouted: "Grenade, grenade preparation officers and soldiers have already tightened the firing pistol and flintlock pistol in their hands, aimed at the black pressure target in front of them, although they don't need to aim, but the soldiers still found their target in the crosshair, and then let out their own roar."

With the same salvo in the sun, Huo Qiu's expression became serious, and the two pieces of information sent from different directions made the battle troublesome.

"The Qing demon from the north, mainly the monk king, supplemented by Shengbao, has a total of 20,000 horses" Our army's dragon spear brigade has conquered Xi'an County, the capital city of Quzhou, and annihilated about 10,000 of the enemy's main force of Deng Shaoliang's department, but # Yu Shaoliang took about 2,000 of his Chu Yong, Chao Yong, and Chuan Yong to break through to the north, and asked Brigade Commander Nanxi Huo to strengthen the vigilance 1"

Now Huo Qiu has become the most difficult decision of his life, he is determined to solve Hu Xingren and Zhang Yuliang in Jiande City, but these two enemies from the north and south make him dare not make a hasty decision.

On the surface, #阝绍良带的兵勇两千多名更有威胁, they are in their rear, and they may be killed at any time when the siege is most critical, but in fact, it is the monk king and Shengbao who are more threatening along the way, there are 20,000 elite soldiers on this road, and the Zhen Changyu battalion that is defending in the north is only more than 800 people, considering sending a reinforced company and a reinforced platoon on two aspects, that is, there are only about 600 people, which is a contest between 600 and 20,000 1

Yun Tianzong said: "It's eight forty o'clock, and there are still twenty minutes and nine o'clock is when the general attack begins, Huo Qiu asked: "You have the determination, Deng Shaoliang may kill from behind us at any time, and the horse team of the monk king may also press over from the north at any time" Only twenty minutes, the various infantry battalions have already entered the offensive position Yun Tianzong said: "What our Nanxi regiment lacks is nothing else, it is confidence, determination, and perseverance Yun Tianzong has passion on his face: "#阝绍良不过是惊弓之鸟而已, Even if they press from behind us, we will be enough with two companies1"

"The monk king? The forehead of Huo Qiu, the horse team of the monk king, was full of sweat: "There is also Shengbao's infantry team, which is not easy to deal with" I believe that the cadres of our Nanxi Regiment, an infantry battalion will not be easily rushed across like the Dragon Lance Brigade, the cadres of our Nanxi Brigade are reliable, and the soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade are also reliable This is the temperament of a unit, if the Nanxi Brigade lacked anything in the past, what could not be compared to the Dragon Lance Brigade, that is this absolute confidence, so Huo Qiu was persuaded by Yun Tianzong: "Good 1, it's a pity that Ziyun is not there, Otherwise, our Nanxi Brigade will definitely put on a good show" But preparation is needed Yun Tianzong continued: "If you are determined, you must also be prepared" Well, Huo Qiu immediately said: "I have armed all the civilian personnel of the brigade headquarters, as well as the baggage soldiers and the health team are ready to participate in the battle at any time, I don't believe it, Deng Shaoliang's 2,000 remnants of the army were defeated, and they are not "good 1" in our eyes

Yun Tianzong walked out of the headquarters, and a group of cadres of the Nanxi Regiment were already waiting outside, and they asked with concern: "Old Yun, do you want to fight?" ”

"It's a pity to miss such an opportunity1...,"Yes, our Nanxi Brigade has a rare opportunity to get such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Yun Tianzong said calmly: "I have already said to Brigade Commander Huo, I believe in the combat effectiveness of our Nanxi Brigade, I believe in every officer and soldier of our Nanxi Brigade, arm every officer and soldier in our regiment, and be ready to participate in the battle at any time, whether he is killed from behind or protruding from the city.1 As for the north, don't worry, there are officers and soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade guarding there" The officers and soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade are reliable, and they will never repeat the experience of the Dragon Lance Brigade, and thunderous applause and cheers immediately sounded, and Yun Tianzong continued: "Please strengthen your vigilance and devote all your energy to this most glorious and difficult battle, as the commander of the Nanxi Regiment, I am honored to participate in this most honorable battle, I believe that the honor of the First Brigade of the Rainbow Army and the First Regiment of the Rainbow Army will belong to us" Because we must guard against # Yu Shaoliang attacking in the back, I can't go with you to the head of the city to storm Yun Tianzong to give up the idea of personally leading the team to attack: "But this time, we will create all impossible miracles, I will watch every miracle you create The officers did not cheer, there was no applause, only small sobs, just a few months ago, they thought they were the second thousand-year-old, and now, they will create miracles."

One pair of hands, another pair of hands, one pair of hands and one pair of hands, everyone clenched, one pair of hands clenched tightly, everyone just sobbed quietly and communicated wordlessly, this is the cadre of the Nanxi Brigade.

Yun Tianzong looked at the big eight pocket watches in his hand with the sun on his back, and finally spoke: "It's 8:55 o'clock, everyone is running to their command position, and their hearts are still hot."

Nine o'clock K