Dorgon went out of the city with his men through the south gate, and went along the wall to the southeast corner. Of course, before they left the city, they had carefully observed, and Li Yan's artillery team had really not fired at the city wall for a long time. Moreover, Li Yan's other artillery pieces were also firing projectiles at the Zhenghongqi defense area to the east.

They soon came to the southeast corner and watched the large crater that had been carved out in the middle of the city wall. Although a lot of earth had fallen, there were no cracks or anything in the wall above, and it didn't look like it was about to collapse.

Dolgon was a little puzzled, not knowing what Li Yan was trying to do. Expanding to the east at this time, does Li Yan want to besiege the city Although he didn't believe that Li Yan would be so reckless, but if Li Yan really did this, it would make him happier. In this way, the people of all banners can hold on here, and when Duoduo and them come, they can also better annihilate Li Yan.

When their group of people arrived under the city wall, they naturally couldn't escape the observation of the lookout on Li Yan's side. And after Li Mu got the news, he immediately asked the two three-inch guns to aim and fire, no matter who came out, first shoot two guns.

The two artillery groups quickly adjusted their artillery and fired shells in the direction of Dorgon and others. And it was just their test firing, when a solid bullet hit the crowd.

Suddenly there was a neighing and screaming of the centaurs beside Dolgon, and the horses that were with him were hit, and suddenly even the men and horses fell. Then the cannonball crashed all the way down the city wall, making a loud "bang". The bricks that were hit immediately cracked several cracks.

"Lord Wang, let's go," Qi Chongge immediately reminded loudly. Then he came to Dorgon's side and wanted to go to Radolgon's mount.

Dorgon said nothing, and as soon as he pulled the reins, he turned his horse around, and first went around the east gate.

As soon as they left, two more shells hit one after the other, making a "knock" and "knock" sound on the city wall.

Dolgon's face turned pale, and he immediately sped up his horse and ran quickly towards the city gate. He didn't expect Li Yan's cannon to be so powerful, whether it was adjusting the angle, the firing speed, or the accuracy of the shot, he was surprised. If they had stayed a little longer, he might have been hit by a cannonball.

Li Mu felt a pity when he saw that only three or five casualties were inflicted on the Qing army, and there seemed to be no important people being hit. If you use a blossom bomb, maybe it will be better. However, since Li Yan was not allowed to use it casually, he could only shake his head secretly.

At this time, Li Yan came back from inspection and asked, "How is the situation?"

"It's okay," Li Mou replied casually: "The resistance of the Qing army is not strong, let's fire a few shots, and they will retreat." When our artillery advances again, they retreat. ”

Li Yan looked to the east and said, "It's almost, it's enough to have these 100 steps." Let the tiger squat and go up and drive those Qing troops away. ”

Li Mu agreed and asked the herald to deliver the order. After that, he asked: "Those captured cannons have not cooled down yet"

"Well, we'll have to wait a while." Li Yan nodded.

Li Mu said disdainfully: "What kind of thing is only a speed of two rounds in a quarter of an hour, and it can't even last a day." ”

Li Yan said casually: "After all, the inner core is iron, and the heat dissipation is slightly worse." Our rifling brush is also ready to use, so it is not as sustainable as our cannon. ”

"Can we knock down the city wall tomorrow?" Li Mu asked uneasily: "Looking at the city wall, there is no intention of falling." ”

At this time, the Tiger Squat Cannon had already begun to fire, and the Qing archers who were hiding behind the temporary bunker were hit by the shells of the Tiger Squat Cannon. Before the Qing army could release a few arrows, they hurriedly retreated.

The Qing army's will to fight is very poor, whether it is the slave soldiers or the Manchurian bannermen. As long as it encounters Li Yan's artillery attack, it will immediately retreat. Although the shells of these Tiger Squat Cannons did not kill them very much, they were also quite scary in the midst of the explosion, so no one wanted to stay where they were.

Li Yan said confidently: "There must be no problem." Although our four-and-a-half-inch shells were only less than an inch larger than those of the Qing army, they weighed twice as much. The destructive power of the fight is not a little bit more. ”

Li Mu nodded and said, "I hope so." But in one day, I can really beat it down."

"Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, if you can't fight, you will retreat." Li Yan looked at Tongzhou City and said lightly: "But no matter what, we must give enough casualties to the Qing army here." Even if we retreat, we must let the Qing army only dare to watch, not to chase. ”

Li Mu said with a smile: "I think now that we retreat, the Qing army will not dare to pursue." ”

"Don't be careless, the Qing army has been competing with the Ming Court for decades, and it is not something that can be subdued once or twice." Li Yan reminded: "Also, you have to be prepared tonight." ”

After a while, the ten Shenwei General Cannons finally began firing again. However, this time the artillerymen made a little adjustment, so that the shells fell slightly lower than the original bombardment position, expanding the damage to the surface masonry.

When Dorgon returned to the city, he received a report that the people who were in charge of the red flag had withdrawn. But fortunately, Li Yan didn't seem to plan to continue attacking, and they could not worry about being attacked by powerful artillery for the time being.

But he still gave a stern order: "The white flag must be held without the order of the king, and if you dare to retreat without authorization, the king will not spare the family property and confiscate, and the family will be slaves."

The generals of the banners were dissatisfied, and although Dolgon said harshly, they still left the back door. As long as he gives the order, the white flag can be retreated. The instructions given to them at the beginning must be strictly observed. But everyone was relieved, and since Dorgon was unwilling to let their brother's white flag suffer more losses, then they were not guilty of retreating.

Sure enough, in the midst of the sudden and dense artillery fire, Dolgon did not mention the guilt of the red flag retreating without authorization. Instead, he asked, "I heard that you all want to withdraw to Kanwai."

The crowd looked at each other and did not dare to answer. Man Dahai hugged his fists and said: "Regent, the situation is critical now, if we continue to fight hard with Li Yan, we won't have many people left." ”

"What are your casualties this time," Dorgon asked coldly.

"Two hundred and seventeen." Mandahai replied hardly.

Dolgon scolded: "How many soldiers do you have in one banner, so many casualties, you retreat, worthy of the heroic spirit of your ancestors, worthy of the name of Prince Li, the thirteenth pair of armor of the old Khan King raised troops, laid the foundation of the entire Liaodong, and had your title and official position today." Are you worthy of your ancestors if you are so unenterprising?"

Many of them are the children and grandchildren of Nurhachi, and when they heard the legendary deeds of their ancestors, their blood became hot all of a sudden, and the emotions of failure suddenly became much less.

Dolgon saw that everyone puffed up their chests again, and nodded in satisfaction. said: "If you encounter Li Yan's attack again, you can retreat after a little resistance." Outside the moat, give it to Li Yan. Wait another three or four days, and the king of Wuying will come back with his troops. When the time comes, let's eliminate Li Yan in one fell swoop, and the north of the Yellow River will be our territory, and your people, land, and goods will be much more than now, as long as you hold here, it will become a reality."

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