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Artillery, unlike ordinary infantry, requires a certain amount of knowledge to be competent. When calculating ballistics, if you don't know math, you can't do it at all. Almost most of the soldiers of the Qing army were people who could not read a single word, and there were very few people who could read and write. Besides, in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, literate people were also considered literate people. Good iron does not hit nails, and good men do not serve as soldiers. Those people won't be soldiers! This made the cultural quality of the Qing army very low, and their artillery was only trained simply, and the accuracy of artillery bombardment was very low, almost to the point of misery. No matter how the British troop running advisers try to figure it out, they won't be able to solve this problem. Of course, this is already much better than when the Green Battalion was in the past.

The army artillery of the Chinese Empire was different, and there was a major in artillery in the National Defense University and military academies at all levels. In addition, the empire also plans to set up a special artillery academy to train the artillery talents needed by the army and navy. The literacy rate of the Imperial Army was also much higher than that of the Qing Army, almost 100 percent. When illiterate soldiers joined the army, military training was carried out during the day and cultural studies at night, as early as the time of recruit training. After being assigned to the company, there is a special time for cultural study every week. If nothing else, at least it is no problem to read books and newspapers and write letters to home. Many ordinary people are willing to send their sons to the army, and it is for this reason that they come. A few years of soldiers are coming. The culture is almost able to catch up with a showman, which in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he didn't dare to resemble it at all.

"Fight back!" After the shells of the Qing army fell into the city of Runing. Major General Zhao Mingfu immediately gave the order to counterattack.

The 120 105-mm light howitzers of the 2nd Heavy Artillery Brigade deployed in the center of Runing City opened fire at the first time. Under the guidance of the observer, the artillery opened fire on the position of the Qing artillery position. The howitzers used by the Imperial Chinese Army were much more powerful and ranged than the artillery of the Qing Army. Even if the artillery position is deployed in the center of Runing City, it can completely cover the artillery position of the Qing army.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! The cannons let out an earth-shattering roar, and one after another, with a sharp whistling sound, flew towards the Qing army's position in the distance. The shells cut through the air at high speed. It made that piercing sound that almost punctured a person's eardrum.

Almost instantly, the artillery positions of the Qing army were enveloped in gunsmoke. Columns of black smoke rose from the artillery positions of the Qing army. Some of the unlucky Qing artillerymen were torn apart in the violent explosion. The heavy cannon was lifted off. The barrels of some cannons were even twisted into twists, as if they had been attacked by monsters. After the Second Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Imperial Army opened fire, the heavy artillery battalions directly under the 5th Army and the brigade artillery battalions of the 5th Brigade also opened fire. The military heavy artillery battalion also had 24 105-mm light howitzers. The artillery battalion of the 5th Brigade was equipped with 24 75-mm field guns. After these cannons were also added. Suddenly, the Qing army began to face a greater blow.

The artillery of the Qing army was dumbfounded after ten minutes. In the fierce artillery battle, the artillery of the Qing army was no match at all, and many artillery pieces were destroyed. If this continues, I am afraid that the artillery of the 13th Army of the Qing Army will soon be lost.

After seeing this scene, the face of the commander of the Qing army, Seng Lingqin, suddenly became gloomy. Obviously, in the first attack, the Qing army was already in a state of defeat. In terms of artillery fire. The gap between them and the Imperial Chinese Army was too great.

"Oh God! The artillery technology of the Chinese army is indeed very strong, which is enough to compare with the European army. Even the artillery of the Army of the British Empire. It's just a little bit better than them. Major General Jerrison said unashamedly.

"Humph! And what about the artillery? The final victory is still ours. Monk Lingqin said a little angrily. Originally, he wanted to learn Western tactics, first bombarding the positions of the Imperial Chinese Army with artillery, and then attacking with infantry after the artillery destroyed the resistance of the Imperial Chinese Army. But now it seems that this is simply a luxury. The Qing army was destined to only brave the heavy artillery fire of the Chinese Imperial Army. Of course, the Qing army seems to have been accustomed to this. Haven't they been like that in all their wars? This was already the case back in the Opium War with the British. In terms of artillery, the Qing army did not have an advantage at all.

Major General Jerrison did not take his words, as an experienced senior general of the British Army, even if he is a retired general, but he is not comparable to Monk Greenqin. From the artillery bombardment of the Imperial Chinese Army, he clearly discovered that the Imperial Chinese Army had a lot of large-caliber heavy artillery in Runing City, at least 100 pieces. Obviously, the 5th Army of the Imperial Chinese Army, which was surrounded by them, was not unprepared. It made him feel dangerous. However, because there is not enough evidence, and this counterattack is something they have been planning for a long time. So Major General Jerrison didn't say the question. By the time it came later, it was too late. The defeat of the Qing army has been decided.

"Give Zheng Gaoxiang an order, and the infantry will start attacking!" Monk Grinqin said. Since the artillery cannot have an advantage, then they have to fill it with human lives. Fortunately, the Qing army has an absolute advantage in terms of strength, and even if it is filled with human lives, the Qing army has a great chance of winning.

"Yes, Lord Wang!" A junior officer of the Qing army hurriedly went to deliver the order.

Lieutenant General Zheng Gaoxiang, commander of the 13th Infantry Corps of the Qing Army, turned black after receiving the order. Originally, the monk Grinqin assured him that he would use artillery to bombard the positions of the Imperial Chinese Army before the attack to minimize the casualties of the infantry as much as possible. But now it seems that it was just a blank promise. However, Zheng Gaoxiang had no way to refuse Monk Greenqin's order. Now that Monk Lingqin is angry, if he is forced to be in a hurry, Zheng Gaoxiang will be good-looking. Maybe he will be killed on the spot by Monk Greenqin for disobedience. Even if Zheng Gaoxiang is already a high-ranking general of the Qing army. However, the Han people had no status in the Qing army at all. Most of the officers were Manchus or Mongols, and the Han Chinese could only serve as ordinary soldiers.

"Order the 48th Division to attack. The first person to ascend Runing City was promoted to the third level and rewarded with a thousand taels of silver. Zheng Gaoxiang ordered.

"Yes! The general has an order, and the first person to ascend Runing City will be promoted to three levels and rewarded with a thousand taels of silver. The herald rode his horse and shouted loudly to the officers and soldiers of the 48th Infantry Division of the Qing Army, repeating this sentence back and forth.

Hearing such a rich reward, the soldiers of the Qing army all started talking. A thousand taels of silver is a lot of money! If you return to your hometown, you can buy dozens of acres of fine land. When the time comes, the wife and children will be hot and live a happy life. Not to mention that the officer can be promoted to the third level, and the small soldier can also be promoted to a low-level officer according to this! For ordinary people, that's a great thing to honor their ancestors!

Promotion and wealth have always been the most important good thing. Sure enough, after Lieutenant General Zheng Gaoxiang's order was issued, it immediately stimulated the fighting spirit of these Qing soldiers. Everyone's eyes were red, as if they were wild wolves.

At 8:10 a.m., the 48th Infantry Division of the Qing Army took the lead in launching an attack on Runing, and they began to run towards Runing City three kilometers away from Runing City. Tens of thousands of infantry, in disarray, almost no formation to speak of. However, the earth-shattering shouts and the black head, like the tide, also brought great pressure to people.

Fortunately, defending the north of Runing City was the 5th Infantry Brigade of the Imperial Army, which was also a veteran of a hundred battles compared to several other brigades. In the face of the onslaught of the Qing army, his face remained unchanged. Just holding the palm of the weapon, I couldn't help but start sweating.

The onslaught of the Qing army attracted the attention of the artillery of the Imperial Army. They immediately adjusted the direction of the artillery and began to fire at the infantry of the Qing army.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! One by one, the shells exploded in the crowd of the Qing army, and the shock wave generated by the explosion of the shells threw the surrounding Qing soldiers high. The shrapnel in all directions is recklessly harvesting lives. A 105-mm shell, weighing 12.5 kilograms, contained almost 4 kilograms of smokeless gunpowder. When exploded, the smokeless gunpowder was enough to shred up all living creatures within a five-meter radius, leaving a large crater on the ground. Although the power of the 75-mm shell is far from being comparable to that of the 105-mm shell, it is definitely not something that can be matched by manpower.

Under the bombardment of up to 144 105-mm light howitzers and 24 75-mm field guns, the 48th Infantry Division of the Qing Army, which was on the offensive, paid a heavy price. Their somewhat dense formation became the best target for artillery shelling by the Reich. Almost every shell exploded, killing a few people at a small number and a dozen at most.

"Damn! How could the artillery fire of those rebels be so fierce? Lieutenant General Zheng Gaoxiang, commander of the 13th Infantry Corps of the Qing Army, watched his subordinates being torn to pieces by artillery fire, and his heart felt as if he was dripping blood. The generals of the Qing army have always regarded the troops as their private property. If the loss is heavy, then his position will also be greatly affected.

The commander of the Qing army, Seng Lingqin, was expressionless, as if the sacrifice of those soldiers was not a big deal for him at all. Anyway, the number of Han people is large, as long as it is not a Mongol who dies, he will not feel distressed no matter how many people die.

The British adviser, Major General Jellison, was even more indifferent, in his eyes, these Chinese were just indigenous, and the black people in Africa were on the same level. (To be continued......)