Looking back on the past few decades, the British are always indispensable in the history of the Ming Dynasty since more than Jiazi, it was the British who provoked the invasion, it was the British who repeatedly defeated the Ming army, and it was the British who drove the Yangtze River straight into Yingtian.

In the thirtieth year of Yuansheng, that is, in 1858, after the Battle of Guangzhou ended with the defeat of the Ming army again, the British and French armies turned north in the following year, and the Ming army lost again in the Battle of Taicang.

Although the imperial court recognized the threat of Europe after its defeat at the hands of the British twenty years ago and vigorously reorganized and reformed the army, the half-hung Ming army could not have been the opponent of the British and French armies of that era.

In the face of 14,000 British troops and 8,000 French troops, the Ming army of 100,000 Qinwang troops from Zhejiang, Nanzhili, Shandong, and Hubei provinces fought fiercely with them for three days and two nights.

The forbidden army Shenji, Shenshu, and the five military camps that garrisoned the capital then collapsed at the touch of a button, but it is worth mentioning that the Xiaoling Guard, who was stationed in the Purple Mountain, put up a resolute resistance.

There were also a large number of lords and factions in the imperial court, although the old and sick-ridden Ming Suzong planned to run away like the emperor of the Tang Dynasty at first, but considering his inconvenience and fame, he finally made up his mind to persevere to the end, anyway, he didn't have a few years to live, no matter whether he won or lost, at least he could have a good reputation.

At the same time, because the army of King Qin in other provinces was also approaching, the main battle faction of the imperial court thought that there was still a good hope of holding the capital. So Ming Su Zong ordered someone to escort the prince to Yanjing, collect the defeated soldiers and prepare for another battle, and let go of the weapon warehouse to arm the young people in the city.

[Arming and mobilizing the people to participate in the war, the Ming Dynasty has done this many times, and the reason why the Qing Dynasty did not dare to do this must be clear to everyone. In fact, it doesn't matter if you change any Han dynasty, there is nothing to scruple about, Li Zicheng's Dashun and even Wu Sangui's Dazhou can do. 】

Zuo Shilang, the commander of the military department of the city defense, believed that the enemy army was far superior to the Ming army in terms of firearms tactics, and it was impossible to fight a dignified battle, so it was better to simply use a large number of dense houses outside the city and wait for the enemy army to pass by to ambush brave men to carry out surprise attacks, in order to offset the gap between the two sides in close combat and melee.

In short, although the Ming army also suffered heavy losses, this trick still worked, and the arrogant British army suffered two big losses.

[Zulu Warrior: That's right, that's how asymmetrical combat should be fought. Firearms tactics are what they do best, how can they compare? 】

In the end, with the arrival of the Qinwang army in the north and south, the French army chose to sell their teammates and run away, and then the British army had to retreat in a hurry.

Standing at the door of the Tonghui Hotel, Cheng Han stared at the west for a few seconds before sitting in the car.

A few decades ago, the glory of European countries made many people of insight aware of the gap, and the call for restructuring and strengthening was higher and higher.

The conflict between the old school and the reformists also lasted for many years – fighting in the streets, scolding each other in the recitals, and beating in the court. Against this background, the series of restructuring carried out have failed and succeeded, and the measures to set up foreign affairs and promote industry and commerce have been bumpy all the way, stopping and stopping, and even taking a few steps backwards every once in a while.

But in any case, after stumbling for decades, it has finally succeeded? But what exactly counts as success? Do you only look at industrial output?

Obviously, everyone understands in their hearts that everything is behind the fists, and the Battle of Uszambi was ostensibly to expel the British power, but in fact it was a challenge to the colonial system and order of European countries.

This is a temptation, the scale must be controlled, too big is not good, too small is not good, after repeated weighing, only Wusizang Baimagang here can make a big fuss.

"Whether it's sentiment or interests, who doesn't look forward to victory?" Cheng Han, who had complicated eyes, muttered to himself.

Following.

The current season of Assam is known for its humidity and abundant rainfall, which is typical of the tropical monsoon climate, and the first few days of sunshine can be said to be rare.

It was dark and gloomy, but the officers and men of the first battalion guarding Demagi were very happy, because the British and Indian air forces were not usually dispatched in the rain.

Last night, the second team, which had suffered more than half of the casualties, withdrew to the city at night according to Zhou Changfeng's order, and this morning several reconnaissance squads and combat patrols of the British and Indian troops found that Heights Zero was empty.

So, after paying the price of six people killed and wounded by the mines, Task Force Wilson finally captured the hill, which was irrigated and devastated by blood and fire, and the battle of Demagee was considered a breakthrough.

In this case, Zhou Changfeng convened a meeting of all officers in the headquarters of the hospital building.

In the early morning, the only two light bulbs left dimmed the command, and the calm Perimeter Wind looked around and saw that the number of people attending the meeting was a full six fewer than the number on the standard schedule.

Most of them were covered in mud and blood, and their faces were covered with dirty dust and sweat, but their eyes were still blazing.

Everyone with solemn faces stood quietly, waiting for Zhou Changfeng to speak.

After a while, the latter said lightly: "Today is the first day of the seventh month, and it is the third day of our defense here. Now we have abandoned the heights outside the city, and the initiative is completely in the hands of the enemy. Although the next urban battle can offset the enemy's firepower advantage, it will quite test the morale and organizational ability of each department. ”

Xue Can hesitated for a moment and said, "Battalion commander, the order from above was originally intended to let us delay this enemy army until tonight, I think... Rather than fighting them in this city, it is better to break away as soon as possible and fight and retreat along the roadside, which can also achieve the ...... of stopping the enemy."

Before he finished his words, Liu Qidong, who was frowning, said angrily: "Okay, you guy, you want to escape, right?!" Sun Zhixin was martyred last night, are you cowardly now?! ”

"Fart! Lao Tzu thought about how to reduce losses and complete the task at the same time! ”

"You!"

"Have you ever considered that Demagi is now surrounded on two sides by enemy forces? And they also have some detachments and patrols that have infiltrated to the east? An expressionless Zhou Changfeng interrupted the argument between the two, "If we retreat, we will continue to be attacked by these enemy infiltration forces, and at the same time, the main enemy force will continue to pursue. ”

The second lieutenant of the military doctor added in a cold voice, "Commanders, don't forget that there are still more than 100 wounded of our army here. ”

Fan Wenhai also said seriously: "I am also against retreat, our defense in the city is quite perfect, the morale is not bad, and the ammunition is enough, how can we give up lightly?" ”

"Everyone..." Xue Can said and pulled out his pistol, unloaded the magazine and deducted a bullet from it, then put the bullet into the pocket of his military uniform, and said loudly:

"I, Xue, am not afraid of death, if the war is unfavorable and there is nothing to do, this bullet will be kept for self-determination!"

"What I'm worried about is that if I don't leave now, it will be difficult to leave when the enemy completely surrounds this."

"How long can Demagi drag on in the city? If the large army can't catch up, we will be wiped out, so instead of taking that risk, why not fight while withdrawing?! ”