In the Lushun Headquarters, looking at the deployment that had just been drawn according to Wang Shizhen's telegram, Liu Jun found that this deployment was somewhat similar to the last time, except that the last deployment was in Neiqiu, and this time, it was indeed in Handan.

Judging from the map, the current Handan, except for the south and west, has not yet been surrounded by troops, and the rest of the east and north have been surrounded by the Liaodong Army.

To the north, the 3rd Cavalry Division of the 6th Corps, which had descended from Outer Mongolia, had already advanced to Yongnian Congzhong and was sweeping the outer defensive line of Handan, while Feng Guozhang's corps had advanced from the Feixiang area to Xin'an.

Seeing that there were no problems, Liu Jun nodded and agreed to approve Wang Shizhen's order to launch an attack on Handan.

Yongnian, the headquarters of the Fourth Corps, Luo Dacheng stood in front of the original Qing court county office, sitting on the stone steps, looking at the cavalry that was interspersed with the road to Yongnian County, his heart suddenly itched, and he felt uncomfortable, he always wanted to come to the pursuit battle a few days ago.

A few days ago, as soon as Li Yuanhong came out of Neiqiu, he led the cavalry to besiege it, although he ran away from Li Yuanhong, but he made more than 1,000 people in the Second Association of the Qing Army lay down their arms, and there were about 1,000 people in the Second Association, plus those who were killed and captured, and the Second Association that returned to Handan was almost less than 1,000 people.

After the Second Association returned to Handan, according to Tieliang's arrangement, he entered the area of Dongxiaotun to rest, and Li Yuanhong, temporarily served as the commander of the Qing army in the north, commanding the third town of the Qing army, two associations and one standard of more than 15,000 people stationed on the defense line of nearly 30 kilometers outside the north gate.

Seeing more and more cavalry passing, Luo Dacheng was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and jump on his horse and rush out if he watched it, so he stood up helplessly and walked towards the county office.

Back in the hall, Luo Dacheng saw Wang Shizhen closing his eyes on the chair in a daze.

What are you doing, since you have partnered with yourself, you have either been frowning in front of the map or walking back and forth in front of the map. And the thing of sitting in a chair in a daze like today has never appeared, not only that, but next to it, there is also a cup of freshly brewed Guanyin tea, smelling the taste, absolutely good.

"Lao Wang, what are you going to do here? Deployments are not considered. : Luo Dacheng has never been polite, walked over and took a sip of the teacup.

Wang Shizhen opened his eyes and glanced at Luo Dacheng: "What else are you considering, now I will wait for the handsome's answer." ”

Not to mention this matter, Luo Dacheng really forgot, this morning, he joined Feng Guozhang and Wang Shizhen to send a telegram to Liu Jun, requesting the Handan operation.

Raised his eyes and looked at the time, it was already more than one o'clock at noon, depending on the situation, Lushun should have called back a long time ago, but there was no call back yet, Luo Dacheng thought for a while, and put down the teacup: "Lao Wang, do you think Dashuai will agree to our plan?" ”

This one? Wang Shizhen was not sure, after all, no one knew what Liu Jun thought in his heart, but according to his understanding of Dashuai, he estimated that Liu Jun would decide to agree with his plan.

"Don't look at me like that, wait with peace of mind." Wang Shizhen saw Luo Dacheng looking at himself like a beautiful woman, and suddenly got goosebumps all over his body.

Cut. Luo Dacheng felt a chill, and also turned Lian to the side, closed his eyes and waited for Lushun's telegram.

In a daze, when Luo Dacheng was about to fall asleep, a guard walked in and handed a telegram to Wang Shizhen, who was drinking tea.

Wang Shizhen took the telegram, and there were two words on it, agreeing.

agreed, Wang Shizhen showed a smile on his face, and immediately promoted Luo Dacheng, who was sleeping: "Don't sleep, Dashuai telegram, agree to our plan." “

What, Luo Dacheng woke up in shock, snatched the telegram from Wang Shizhen's hand and looked at it, and then raised his head: "When will you attack." ”

"Tomorrow at eight o'clock." After Wang Shizhen finished speaking, he handed the telegram in his hand to the staff officer next to him. He walked out after wearing a military hat on his head, and he personally went to the front line to direct the attack.

October 27, 1902.

Today, there is no mist around Handan, the sun shines gently on the earth, and the autumn wind rolls up the wilderness on the trees into the sky from time to time, and then falls down like a goddess scattering flowers.

Outside Handan, 52 field guns and a howitzer had already been loaded, and the gunner stayed quietly in front of the artillery, watching the small red flag not far away.

With a bang, there were many red flags in an instant.

"Open fire." The artillery commander shouted.

Boom...... Dozens of artillery pieces opened fire at the same time, and shells were overwhelmingly smashed on the heads of the Qing troops.

The cannon roared, and the Liaodong Army, which was waiting in the trenches, watched the Qing army's position in the distance flying with dirt and rubble. Immediately clenched the gun in his hand. Quietly waiting for the order to attack.

In the front-line bunker, Wang Shizhen has been observing the Qing army's position with a telescope since the time the artillery was fired.

Judging from the return fire of the Qing army on the opposite side, there were still more than a dozen artillery pieces firing at their positions at the beginning. But now, the artillery fire of the Qing army seems to have stopped shelling, and it is estimated that it has been suppressed by artillery.

The time should be almost up, Wang Shizhen put down the binoculars in his hand: "Order, artillery fire extends, infantry attacks." ”

"Yes." A captain with a steel helmet saluted, turned and ran out, and began to convey orders.

Rushing, a huge shout of killing broke the monotony of the artillery fire just now, and thousands of Liaodong troops clenched their rifles and began to sprint towards the Qing army's position.

In the forward position of the Qing army, Chen Liang, the commander of the second standard, got out of the dirt, just shook the soil above his head, looked into the distance, and suddenly his eyes widened, and he saw that at least thousands of Liaodong troops were rushing up with bright rifles.

Chen Liang was born in Wuju, and was later selected by Rong Lu to join the New Army, and is a typical diehard. He manages the troops, and he is loyal and patriotic in peacetime. Report to the emperor's grace and the like. His troops, stationed in Handan, had long heard that the Liaodong Army was invincible in the world, and even the first town was defeated in the hands of the Liaodong Army, which made him very unconvinced, so after learning that the Liaodong Army had gone south, he asked Tie Liang, hoping that he could personally go to see it and serve the imperial court.

After several requests for help, Tie Liang agreed and arranged him on the front line.

The original awesome, after the first battle, he knew that the strength of the Liaodong Army was not covered, not to mention anything else, just this artillery bombardment, there was no way to compare with him.

He brought five field guns this time, as well as a few artillery pieces mobilized from other units, and thought that his firepower was very strong, but this first time he started a battle, he saw that his artillery was in front of the Liaodong Army, that is, a fraction of a number.

"Standard, the enemy is coming." A soldier rushed up with a disgraced face and looked at Chen Liang in horror.

It is estimated that this little soldier has just entered the army, and he has never seen such a formation, and the people in front of him rushed up in the dark, and there were cavalry among them who made people panic when they saw it.

"What are you afraid of, tell the brothers to put on the bayonets and fight with them." After Chen Liang finished speaking, he immediately pulled out the waist knife in his hand. With a loud shout, he rushed forward.

The second mark was in the bombardment, and the small centaur had already been eliminated, but Chen Liang estimated that his prestige in the army was not bad. With a shout, he immediately rushed out of the dilapidated trenches and the Qing soldiers and horses.

The sound of a bump was followed by the popping of a bayonet into the skin and the screams before the person died.

Although Chen Liang's second target was very fierce, the number was not much, and the Liaodong Army invested two regiments of troops in this attack at one time. Two regiments against one regiment, and the Liaodong Army also had a battalion of cavalry to help.

Although it is a bit of a victory, but on the battlefield, as long as you can win, then everything is understandable. Less than an hour. One of Chen Liang's regiments was completely lost under the bayonet stabbing of the Liaodong Army.

In the bunker, Wang Shizhen looked at the Qing army that was about to be swallowed up, and nodded slightly, he admired such a force very much, if this army was his own, it would definitely be a first-class main force, but now, this army is in the wrong position. Then there is only one waiting end, and that is death.

Shaking his head slightly, Wang Shizhen gave another order: "Pursue immediately." You don't have to fight. ”