Chapter 498 Artillery Battle Across the River (Medium)

Wang Dou came to the river, this section of the daughter river, the Qing army originally erected a total of seven large and small pontoon bridges, but at this time there were several pontoon bridges damaged, some nearby rivers, there were still a lot of floating corpses of the Qing army, all kinds of disgusting stumps and internal organs also floated. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Wang Dou thought to himself: "We must pick up these floating corpses in the middle of the time, otherwise it will affect the drinking water of the army, not to mention, and it will be easy to breed epidemics." ”

Taking advantage of the slight slowdown in the offensive of the Qing army on the north bank, Han Chao and Zhong Xiancai, with only some escorts, urgently crossed the shore to meet Wang Dou.

The two of them were full of traces of gunsmoke, especially Zhong Xiancai's originally white face, white and black, and a few long sideburns, scattered on the scarf. Zhong Xiancai has a lot of quirks, such as wearing a scarf at any time, no matter whether the weather is hot or cold.

Everyone has been with it for a long time, but they are also used to it.

After the second general dismounted, he strode forward, Han Chao's demeanor became more and more steady, and Zhong Xiancai was still a little shy.

Seeing the infantry formation of the second class of the Jingbian Army not far from the shore, as well as the chariots, there were proud expressions in the eyes of both of them.

This army is neat and quiet, young and vigorous, all of them have bright eyes and full of sharpness, and it is my honor to be in such a group.

The sand table car of the middle camp pulled over, and the second general pointed to the sand table and concisely reported the situation on the other side to Wang Douyu.

At present, the soldiers of the right battalion and the rear battalion, more than 3,000 first-class soldiers and spearmen, have worked hard to defend the mountains, and the Qing cavalry has attacked several times, but they have been repelled by the two.

In particular, the rear of the mountain ridge is the river, and the Qing army must not outflank it, and the lower right is a pontoon bridge, and the reinforcements can cross the river continuously. Moreover, the artillery array on the opposite bank can bombard the Qing cavalry on the left and right of the mountain, so although there are no defensive fortifications on the mountain, only a trench is roughly dug and the attacking Qing army still cannot move forward.

Wang Dou praised a few words, which made the two of them, especially Zhong Xiancai, smile, perhaps because of the black face, the two rows of teeth exposed were exceptionally white.

Zhao Xuan reminded everyone warmly: "Don't forget, there are dozens of small and medium-sized Franc machines in the artillery camp, which are also defending the mountains together!" ”

Han Chao smiled: "Indeed, Brother Zhao also has great merit. ”

Zhong Xiancai glanced at Zhao Xuan, but his voice was soft: "Xiao Xuan'er, if you don't speak, no one treats you as a dumb person, will I and Brother Han still be greedy for your credit?" ”

Zhao Xuan muttered: "The public is for the public, and the private is for the private, which can have a lot to do with meritorious ......"

Seeing Zhong Xiancai glaring, his neck shrank, and he looked left and said to him: "Who's that, go and see how the artillery array is set up." ”

It's also strange to say, although Zhao Xuan is a few years older than Zhong Xiancai, but on weekdays, Zhao Xuan is eaten to death by Zhong Xiancai, perhaps, this is called one thing to one thing.

Wang Dou smiled and watched the two bickering, the situation in front of him reminded him of the past, Han Zhong and Yang Tong, and Gao Shiyin were also like this, but it was a pity......

Looking at the more and more Qing soldiers a few miles away on the other side, he looked at the sand table in front of him again, and his eyes fell into deep contemplation, the battle of Songjin in history, and the situation in front of him passed through his mind from time to time, and various strategic layouts, he took into account as much as possible, how will the future war be fought?

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Because the Jingbian army infantry battalion and chariot arrived, on both sides of the river, the large-scale fighting between the two sides stopped, but the sentinels on both sides of the bank were galloping, and some small groups of cavalry were still clashing from time to time.

Two quarters of an hour later, Yang Guozhu and Wang Pu's infantry arrived one after another, and the south bank of the Daughter River was covered with Ming soldiers and chariots.

However, these people are all very tired, especially Wang Pudatong, several generals in the town, and soldiers in the guerrilla camp are all sitting on the ground one after another, and some of them are even lying on all fours panting.

Fortunately, the cavalry was on guard at this time, and the infantry could rest calmly, otherwise only thousands of Qing cavalry would rush over, and these Ming troops would be exhausted and scattered.

However, looking at Li Fuming's Jin army, as well as Zuo Guangxian's Qin army infantry battalion, they are still chasing several miles away, and it may take a while to arrive, and Fu Yingchong's Shenji battalion is even farther away.

After Yang Guozhu and Wang Pu led the infantry battalion to arrive, they all came to Wang Dou's side to meet, Li Guangheng, Guo Yingxian, Wang Zheng and other town generals, led the cavalry to confront the Qing cavalry around the Twin Mountains.

When Guo Yingxian came, he walked side by side with Li Guangheng, with a big mouth and a happy mouth.

Li Fuming and Zuo Guangxian personally led the cavalry to attack, and when they saw that all the troops had arrived, and their own infantry camp was still far away, they were a little embarrassed.

In particular, Zuo Guangxian was short-tempered, and sent several waves of guards to urge, and scolded like thunder: "Donkey ball, walking and procrastinating, it's really a shame for our old man!" ”

Although most of the general soldiers of the towns on weekdays are not in charge of the deputy generals, generals, and guerrilla leaders in the town, they can command in moderation in wartime, and Zuo Guangxian ordered them to be justifiable, and if the generals disobey the military orders, they can be impeached in a letter.

At that time, Fu Yingchong and his Shenji battalion finally arrived, and at the same time, there was also his huge artillery battalion.

250 rocket vehicles, 25 Shenwei General cannons, 30 large-caliber mortar guns, nearly 100 small-caliber mortar guns, and 200 Franc machine gun vehicles. This is Fu Yingchong's support for Wang Dou's defense line in Changling Mountain, as well as Wu Sangui and other parties' battles, and the remaining artillery group is still extremely large.

The big rockets such as the Divine Fire Crow in his army also appeared, like divine arrows, and these rockets such as the Divine Fire Crow were erected on the tall chariots, and their shapes were indeed a bit like crows.

The arrival of the Shenji Battalion made the soldiers on the front line even more energetic, but looking at the sergeants in the camp, they were extremely tired, Fu Yingchong complained to Wang Dou with a sad face, in order to hurry, there were some cattle and horses in the camp who were tired to death.

Soon, Hong Chengchou and Zhang Ruoqi, the supervisor of the army, and others arrived in a hurry, they were the Chinese army, and they were used as a cover for the rear army when marching at the same time.

During this trip, Hong Chengchou led more than 2,000 standard battalions, more than 10,000 soldiers and horses in Jizhen, as well as local soldiers and horses such as Songshan Deputy General Xia Chengde, Songshan Youying Battalion General Liu Zhengjie, and Songshan General Fan Chenggong. Behind his army, there were also a large number of soldiers and civilians, pushing one earthen cart after another, as well as a large number of river crossing baggage.

As for the supervising army Wang Chengen sitting in Songshan Fort and supplying grain and grass for the army, at this time in Songshan Fort, there was only the garrison Shang Yudi, who was in camp to fight Ge Chaozhong and others. There was also Qiu Minyang, the governor of Liaodong, who followed Wu Sangui and Ma Ke to conquer Xiaolinghe.

The army won the first victory and successfully occupied most of the south bank of the daughter river, Hong Chengchou and others were excited.

Wang Dou paid special attention to Matsuyama's deputy general Xia Chengde.

After Songshan was besieged in history, Xia Chengde opened the door and tied Hong Chengchou to Huang Taiji, but at this time he was closely behind Hong Chengchou, with a loyal and courageous look, and he was overjoyed, which made Wang Dou feel the wonder of historical fate.

The current situation is favorable to the Ming army, and the westward strategy has achieved considerable results.

The Qing troops on the other side are gathering more and more, and it is very likely that their main force will gather on the north bank of the Daughter River. In the meantime, the two sides are entangled in battle, and Wu Sangui, Ma Ke and others can take the opportunity to cross the Xiaoling River and get in touch with Zu Dashou in the city.

However, at this time, the lookout hand of the Jingbian Army on the lookout car received information that it seemed that the soldiers with the Han army flag on the other side had arrived.

Everyone looked to the other side, and in the continuous military formations on that side, faintly, there were indeed some infantry flags of the Qing army, which were very likely, the Han Eight Banners or the army of the Korean soldiers.

There is a crisis in everyone's mind, the Han army banner infantry has arrived, and their Wuzhenha super artillery battalion, according to the distance estimate, will reach the north bank of the daughter river at noon at most.

After all, from the east of Jinzhou City, all the way to the north bank of the Daughter River, most of the terrain is gentle, except for crossing the Xiaoling River need to be careful, the rest of the time, you can move quickly, at most tired some cattle and horses.

And at this juncture of the war, both the Ming and Qing dynasties will not care about these losses.

When attacking the Loess Ridge, the sharp artillery of the Qing army also left a deep impression on the Ming army. To reduce casualties, it is best to uproot the Twin Mountains before their artillery arrives, and then spy on Rufeng Mountain to gain the greatest strategic advantage.

Because the enemy troops in Maojiagou fled, most of Hong Chengchou's Chinese army was urgently set up here, and the medical treatment place of the Jingbian Army was also set up here.

The doctors of the Jingbian Army have been praised by the generals of various towns, and Hong Chengchou is already considering whether to follow the example of the Jingbian Army and establish a relevant system in his own standard camp.

"This westward advance, our army has seized the opportunity, only need to seize the Twin Mountains again, as a trend of advancing to the north bank, Dongnu will definitely gather the main force to confront me, this strategy, can be achieved."

Pointing to the sand table presented by Wang Dou, Hong Chengchou loudly encouraged the generals.

Zhang Ruoqi was also proud, laughing on the side: "Dongnu Erer, this battle, only my division needs to advance, and the siege of Jinzhou will be solved!" ”

Wang Pu flattered him and said: "It's all the prison army and Hong Du who are wise, playing with the slave chieftain in the palm of their hands, otherwise how can we have the merit of waiting?" ”

Zhang Ruoqi was satisfied with Wang Pu's flattery, and he stroked his beard and praised: "General Wang is a young hero, and his future is limitless. ”

Zhang Ruoqi spoke at this time, and there were signs of seizing Hong Chengchou's lines and limelight, but Hong Chengchou didn't seem to be angry, but he couldn't help stroking his beard and nodding, as if he was very appreciative of Zhang Ruoqi's words. Only the staff members beside Hong Chengchou, such as Xie Sixin, were quite indignant.

After this Zhang Ruoqi arrived in Liaodong, he fought for power and profit, and wanted to overwhelm the superintendent everywhere, but he was good at showing himself, but he often didn't know what to say.

It's just that Zhang Ruoqi represents Chen Xinjia, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Wang Dou and others are also close to him, so Zhang Ruoqi is full of confidence, and it is really in vain.

Zhang Ruoqi also expressed his opinion: "At present, in the north bank, Zhongyongbo occupies a mountain range, which is the advantage of our army, but what is worrying is that the artillery of the Qing camp will soon come up, and I am afraid that the mountain range will not be easy to defend at that time, and the slaves and thieves on the other side are digging trenches several miles away, and it will be difficult to ......fight the battle when the time comes."

Wang Dou coughed lightly, this Zhang Ruoqi didn't know the soldiers, and he was still talking here. Although he is on the same front as him, but the strategic arrangement is still reliable for Hong Chengchou, the supervisor, and Zhang Ruoqi is pointing fingers at this time, which is suspected of being a substitute for the cook.

Yang Guozhu next to him also frowned.

Fortunately, Wang Pu was clever, and when he heard Wang Dou coughing, he immediately understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "The military situation is urgent, and I also ask Governor Hong to give him a strategy." ”

Fu Yingchong next to him also came to his senses, and said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, the military situation is urgent, and there is no delay." ”

Hong Chengchou remained silent, but he was quite sad in his heart, he did his best for the country, but there were generals outside, and there were supervising troops seizing power inside, and there were even more constraints in the DPRK and China, and current affairs were difficult.

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According to the strategy set in advance, the battle of the Daughter River, whether the Ming army attacked the shore or the Qing army. An important point is to entangle the main force of the Qing army, provide cover for Wu Sangui and others on the south bank of the Xiaoling River, and finally achieve the strategy of connecting with Jinzhou City.

Therefore, in order to put the greatest pressure on the Qing army, the first wave of the battle on the north bank will inevitably be carried out by the Ming army, but first, it is necessary to concentrate superior forces, first uproot the Twin Mountains, and then seek the Rufeng Mountain.

The strategy of the second point should also be to dig deep trenches along the foot of Rufeng Mountain, so that the Qing army could not rush down from Rufeng Mountain, flank the Ming army, and even cut off the back road.

Therefore, in the Battle of Twin Mountains, the Ming army on the south bank temporarily took a defensive position to prevent the Qing troops from crossing the river, and the Jingbian army stronghold on the north bank needed to be mastered by labor. To be continued.

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