Chapter 557: Silly Boy! (Page 1/1)

It took more than 3,000 Changxing troops to occupy a small part of Edo Castle, but it was these people who made more than 10,000 Japanese people in the city dare not go out of the city to fight.

Soldier Li Jie shouted with the team, and they were used to naval warfare, and they really didn't feel cold by shouting and cheering before the battle.

Watching the artillery team push the cannon forward, his heart also flew into the city. At this moment, he envied the soldiers of the death brigade who attacked the northern city, and there was no need to bluff here, how happy it was to rush in and rob on a large scale.

Before the departure of the commander, they had already announced that they were not allowed to commit adultery when entering Edo Castle, that the seized property must be handed over, and that each person could keep three pieces of booty no more than one pound after registration.

After listening to these two military orders, everyone was dumbfounded. None of them had ever heard of such a military order, so what was the difference between not restraining them.

Many veterans' eyes lit up after listening to the military order, which means that ......

Li Jie is also one of the hot ones in his heart, and his heart has already flown into Edo City. Looking at the artilleryman who was slowly swallowing and pushing the cannon, he was speechless for a while, if it wasn't for the military order, he would have already run over to help.

Liu Xitian stopped at a distance of two and a half miles from Edo Castle and began to test fire the artillery at the head of the city. In the "Rumble! In the sound of cannons, the Changxing army pulled the prelude to the bloody washing of Edo Castle.

While the artillery of the Nagako Army was busy, Edo Castle took the lead in the artillery bombardment. The barrels they cast themselves did not have such a long range, but the 6-pounder guns bought from the Dutch could hit that far.

The Japanese gunners relied on experience to open their guns, and there were no complete shelling parameters at all. Especially at a distance of two and a half miles, whether you can hit or not depends on the mood of Amaterasu.

Therefore, the first shelling of the Japanese was very outrageous, and the three shells only hit a little more than a mile before they plunged into the soil.

Tokugawa Tadacho was very depressed when he watched the battle, and he immediately ordered another cannon fire.

Just then, someone came to report. It was said that thousands of pirates had gone to the North Castle, and Tokugawa Tadadenaga's heart jumped violently when he heard the news.

Although Kitajo was arranged by him with 6,000 samurai ashigaru, there may be thousands of pirates. With the same number of people, is his ashigaru sure of winning?

In his distraught, the second round of shelling of Edo Castle began. This time it is stronger than last time, and it is not far from the artillery of the Changxing army, and I believe that a few more battles will definitely hit the enemy.

The smile on Tokugawa Tadanaga's face didn't last long before the Nagako army finished preparing for the shot.

Ten 9-pounder guns, five 12-pounder guns, and three 18-pounder guns began to roar. The first round of shelling hit the city walls, and an 18-pound projectile hit the city walls, almost leaving Tokugawa Tadanaga, who was sitting in a chair, lying on the ground.

The shaking of the castle wall at his feet made him think that the castle wall was about to collapse, but fortunately, Edo Castle was the seat of the shogunate, and the walls were built very strongly. Except for a few bricks that were knocked off, there were no cracks.

Tokugawa Tadanaga did not dare to watch the battle from the top of the castle, and it was clear that the enemy's artillery was more accurate and powerful than Edo Castle.

If you are killed by the enemy with one shot, it will be too unjust to die like that. Soon after Tokugawa Tadanaga left the castle, the artillery battle between the two sides officially began.

The artillery of the Changxing army is highly accurate, and the artillery is even more skillful, and almost every cannon can hit the city wall. After a few rounds, the artillery on the top of the city was suppressed, and there was a burst of fire.

The gunners of Edo Castle were more familiar with the surrounding terrain and were somewhat prepared for what angles they should use to hit the enemy in what position. Although most of the Changxing army suppressed, the power of occasional counterattacks should not be underestimated.

Liu Xitian's artillery team had already concentrated a 9-pounder gun, and two members of the artillery crew were killed on the spot and one was seriously wounded.

While the artillery of the Choheung Army was firing at Edo Castle, 3,000 soldiers of the Death Brigade and 3,000 sailors came to Kitajo.

The half-finished walls of the city were just completed, with stone foundations five feet high. Many Japanese people are already standing on it, and it is not easy for the Changxing army to attack from here.

Meng Fanrui also put down the figure of the shipowner at this time, and followed Qian Bing and Li Wei to push the cart together. Qian Bing used his performance to conquer the sailors of armed merchant ships, and even married Meng Fanrui's daughter to become the son-in-law of the Meng family.

He began to take over the Meng family's maritime business and trained sailors according to the standards of the Changxing Navy.

For a while, the old sailors on the ship couldn't accept it, and they all found the owner Meng Fanrui to complain.

Meng Fanrui ignored the old sailor's complaint and supported his son-in-law. It was only after the dismissal of some sailors who were unwilling to obey the soldiers and the doubling of their wages that the matter was settled.

Qian Bing even let go of his hands and feet to train the sailors on the armed merchant ships, and even recruited a group of young people himself. The addition of new sailors puts pressure on the old sailors and trains harder.

The attack on the Japanese Kingdom had just begun to collect merchant ships, and Meng Fanrui was the first to sign up. He has summed up an experience, that is, to follow the Changxing army to have meat to eat.

This trip to Edo Castle not only helped the Nagako Army transport a shipload of goods, but also personally participated in the evacuation of Edo Castle.

Although there is a certain danger in entering Edo Castle, how can people who run on the sea all year round be afraid of such a risk? More risk meant more profit, so Meng Fanrui actively participated in the attack on Edo Castle.

Qian Bing's broken leg has been replaced with a wooden prosthetic leg, and the outside is also wrapped with a layer of copper skin. It is also a surprise weapon used to kick people at critical moments, although there are still some slopes when walking, but he is still very happy to be able to throw away his crutches.

They were in charge of transporting a cart of barrels with twenty-four men, and the mere act of carrying them onto the cart almost broke their waists.

Pushing a cart is not a light job, and everyone is so tired that they can't breathe.

Chen Decai complained while pushing the cart: "Owner! This truck is too heavy, and we have no strength when we get to the place, so how can we talk to the robbers? He didn't dare to complain to the cold-faced Qian Bing, but muttered to Meng Fanrui in a low voice.

Meng Fanrui patted Chen Decai's head and said, "Silly boy! When we enter Edo Castle, let's find a few animals, won't it be over! You have to pull the cart yourself! Meng Fanrui said with a smile. He likes Chen Decai very much, he is not very old but can endure hardships, and he is one of the more outstanding recruits.

Everyone else laughed, and there must have been cattle among the widows in the city. They need livestock for both travel and farming.

As for whether the Japanese people are willing or not, it depends on whether the knives in their hands are sharp enough. At the mention of robbery, the old sailor's eyes became brighter and brighter, and the recruits were both nervous and excited.

Li Wei also wrapped a knife around his hand with a cloth belt, and he had no thumb in his right hand, so he could only use this method to tie the knife to his hand.

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