On May 18, 1842, the British naval commander Baga concentrated all the warships and took turns shelling the Zhapu Battery.

The British army on the western road stormed the Tianfei Palace, and the Qing army resisted hard, fighting for half a day, and the LinkedIn Dengbu, Haiphong Tongzhi Wei Fengjia, Deputy Commander Changxi, and Zuo Ling Duorentu were either killed or wounded.

The British army on the east road attacked Tangjiawan, the Shandong defenders retreated after a short battle, and the Shaanxi and Gansu troops were fearless and exchanged fierce fire with the British, and all 367 officers and soldiers were killed.

The 400 British troops in the middle attacked the Zhapu Water Division, and the right battalion held the tip of the horns of the bull, led the troops to fight, shouting "only advance and not retreat", was shot several times, and sacrificed his life with 300 soldiers.

The British army occupied the tip of the horn and attacked the city of Zhapu. Zuo Ling Longfu led 300 banner soldiers to set up the Futianzun Temple, relying on the window and the wall to resist.

The British army attacked twice, did not resist, the 18th Regiment Colonel Tang Linsen was killed on the spot, the British army was shocked, the field artillery bombarded the temple wall, Longfu waved his knife to meet the attack, the bloody battle lasted for three hours, and died of exhaustion, and the three hundred soldiers were killed except for 43 people who broke through.

Zhapu guard, Hangjiahu soldier Song Jingguo sat in the city to watch the battle, trembling and cold, and fled without a fight.

The British army entered the city and set fire to it, and for a time, the corpses of Zhapu were blocked, and the water did not flow. The Manchu and Han soldiers and civilians took the house as a cover and resisted stubbornly, and the Yongchang battalion commander Wang Rong, the Zhuang Lang battalion commander Sun Dengxiao, the Gansu advance battalion commander Ma Zhirong, and the Xiao cavalry school Ge Hang'a were killed in battle. An old battalion officer led his troops to fight hand-to-hand with the British several times, and was captured with a back wound.

Captain Lello said: "The war is over, do not be afraid, you will be treated with mercy and kindness." ”

The old man burst into tears and shouted angrily: "Have mercy! I don't want mercy, I want to shed my last drop of blood. ”

Emperor Daoguang was shocked when he heard the news, and urgently ordered Qiying to postpone his trip to Guangdong and stay in Zhejiang to deal with the suppression. He also instructed Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, and Chen Huacheng, the governor of Jiangnan, that at this critical moment, they must supervise the civil and military personnel, and try their best to strictly guard against Wusongkou, so as not to be a little careless. Those who retreat from the battle will be killed.

Qi Ying said: The Yi is menacing, unstoppable, and there is no other way to do it except for the restraints.

Qiying dismissed, that is, he commissioned Yiribu to lead the deputy capital of Zhapu with the top of the four products, and went to beggar.

The commander of the British Army, Guo Fu, reiterated the terms of the armistice: First, the Qing Emperor must agree to the terms of the Puding Investigation Note and Palmerston's letter to the Chinese Prime Minister. Second, the object of negotiation must be the plenipotentiary minister of the Qing Emperor's Qin faction. Third, release the captives.

Qiying and Iribu discussed each other for a long time, but finally did not dare to agree with the first clause.

The city of Zhapu was broken, and Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, pondered about the day, and said: Although it is treacherous to act against the Yi, his ambition is to seek trade and profit, not to fight for the city and land. Therefore, the coastal defense of Jiang Province only needs to choke a mouthful of Wusong, and enter the Yangtze River from Wusong. The minister repeatedly observed that the rebellion would not violate the inland river, and he must be sure of it.

The British army entrenched in Zhapu for ten days, searching for the northward approach, but the water was shallow. Then he evacuated Zhapu and headed north along Hangzhou Bay.

In order to show his sincerity, Iribu took the initiative to return the 16 prisoners of war, in order to release the revenge, but the British took the prisoners and ignored the overtures. Continue northward to Wusongkou of the Yangtze River.

On May 30, 1842, Inspector Puding led reinforcements to arrive, and the British ships exceeded 100 soldiers and more than 10,000 soldiers, doubling their strength.

Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, went to Wusongxi Fort in person and strongly persuaded Chen Huacheng, the governor of Jiangnan: "Jiangsu and Zhejiang are adjacent, and now Zhejiang is lost, and it is difficult for thieves to commit, so we will welcome and slow down the division." ”

Chen Huacheng said: "After more than 40 years, I see the thief's objection now, and I am afraid of the enemy. And a certain was ordered to suppress the thief, there is no advance or retreat! The officers and men of each battalion were immediately ordered to prepare their equipment, warships, and dry rations to prepare for the enemy. ”

At the beginning of June, Wang Ding Henan succeeded in controlling the flood, and entered Beijing day and night to face the saint, and Li Chen Lin Zexu Zhixian, imploring him to be given the opportunity to make meritorious service and atone for his sins; Qi is good and misleads the country, and he should be beheaded for public display.

Mu Zhang'a, the chief minister of military aircraft, has been feeling a slight chill recently, and occasionally has a dry cough.

Wang Ding's spearhead turned, angrily reprimanding Zhang'a for hindering the virtuous, and Qin Hui and Yan Song reappeared.

Zhang'a thought that the prime minister had a big stomach, and smiled without saying a word.

The next day, Wang Ding gave another bitter admonition, Emperor Daoguang didn't listen, turned around and wanted to leave, Ding led the emperor to cry: "The old minister knows but is speechless, and he can't say anything to the emperor!" If the emperor doesn't kill Qi Shan, he can't do anything to the world! ”

Emperor Daoguang was angry and threw off his robe.

Wang Ding was so desperate that he hanged himself. The widow cried out: "The treaty must not be lightly allowed, the bad precedent must not be opened lightly, Mu must not be allowed to do anything, and the forest cannot be abandoned." ”

Emperor Daoguang burst into tears when he heard this, and cried: "The Yi soldiers are coming to Wusongkou, if I use Lin Zexu, won't it add fuel to the fire!" Ding Jiuqing can know the soldiers, the major events of the country, the place of death and life; If you are not careful, the Qing Dynasty will be finished. ”

On June 13, 1842, the British ships attacked Wusongkou, Chen Huacheng fired back, and the first shot hit the "Browny", killing one person and wounding many others. The second shot hit the "Fleikosen" again, breaking the legs of a soldier. The artillery battle lasted from morning to noon, and the British flagship "Gao Huali" was hit many times, and three artillery pieces were pierced through the rear pillar. The second flagship, the "Browny", was hit more than forty times. "Sisosdes" was hit ten times, and other warships were also shot several times.

However, the East Fort has been watching from the wall, Chen Huacheng sent people to inquire, and Cui Jirui, the general of the sand battalion, said: "I am ordered by the governor of Liangjiang to postpone the division for the time being." ”

Huacheng sighed: "Niu Jian misunderstands the country!" ”

Many ships were hit by artillery, and British Navy Commander Baga said: "Since the war, the Qing artillery fire has been the most; This aging is formed, not absorbing the people's ointment but drinking Wusong water, and it really lives up to its reputation. ”

Pu Ding checked: "It's a pity for this person. The order was given, the ship's artillery fire was increased, and the army made a roundabout siege. ”

Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang, repeatedly ordered Chen Huacheng to retreat to Baoshan and command the war, but Chen Huacheng repeatedly refused. Niu Jian was sighing to himself, suddenly hearing that the artillery battle had won, he was overjoyed, and sat in a sedan chair to observe. Halfway through, the governor's guard of honor was hit by artillery fire, and the ox was frightened, mixed into the rout, and fled to Taicang.

Zhou Shirong, the chief soldier of Susong Town, saw that the situation was not good, and persuaded him to retreat.

Chen Huacheng drew his sword and angrily reprimanded: "Yongnu, Wuchen defended the country, died in the field, fortunately, misunderstood you!" ”

Zhou Shirong fled, and more than 1,000 of his troops also collapsed. Wang Zhiyuan, the general soldier of Xuzhou Town with a small sand back behind the fort, also abandoned the battle and fled.

Chen Huacheng led more than a dozen soldiers to guard the fort alone, and the artillery was missing. The cannon shook the hand wound and the blood flowed to the shins. The cannon flew and wounded his foot. The British troops swarmed around, turned into seven bullets in the body, and the body was no longer supported, so he ordered left and right: "I can't be resurrected, you will spare my head, and throw my body into the ditch." After finishing his words, he mourned.

On July 13, the British ship reached the east of Zhenjiang Mountain.

Yuanshan, majestic Jianghu, boat in the meantime, only one way, arrow stone can reach.

Last year, Xiamen was lost, and Bao Shichen, a famous man in the south of the Yangtze River, expected that the people of Dingyi would attack Dinghai, and gradually reach Ningbo, Zhapu, and Shanghai, and enter the river to be unlucky. Immediately sent a letter to the minister Yu Qian: Heavy troops must be set up in the mountain to be prepared.

Yu Qian did not respond.

Bao Shichen was not discouraged, and painted a picture of the mountain for Yijing's subordinates, saying that it was a defensive side. Later, he wrote to Chen Huacheng, the governor of Jiangnan: Jiangnan coastal defense, more than 300 miles of wolves and blessings, and there is no danger. The mountain is choked and the river is choked, and it is advisable to dig the stone to open the mountain and build the fort; The wooden dragon set up a fence and set up a gun position; On three sides of the mountain, large, medium and small cannons are installed in three layers; Then dozens of red boats were used, carrying small cannons, patrolling outside the fence; Then in front of the Sanjiang camp on the opposite bank, build a fort and form a north-south flank attack.

Chen Huacheng is also feasible and reports to Niu Jian, the governor of Liangjiang.

Niu Jian said: Mo is the one who said it.

On July 14, the British "Berrudo" and "Vengeance" sailed into the mountain, and the defenders fired artillery to stop them, and the Sanjiang Battalion also fired artillery to cooperate. A British ship was shot in the rear compartment, and some British soldiers fell into the river. The next day, the 9 British ships returned, and the 100 guns were bombarded, and the mountain artillery was outnumbered, and the ammunition was destroyed.

On the 17th, Niu Jian led 10,000 troops, retreated from Changzhou to Zhenjiang, and ordered the Taoist government to invite rich families to donate 120,000 gold to prepare for the Yishi.

Hailing, the deputy governor of Zhenjiang, swore not to discuss peace with Yi, and posted a notice saying: "If you dare to invade, you will immediately raise troops to attack." ”

Niu Jian was helpless and fled to Nanjing with his troops.

On the 18th, the British ships destroyed the Jiaoshan and Xiangshan forts on the periphery of Zhenjiang and approached the city.

Yingyi was like a bamboo, and Hailing, the deputy capital of Zhenjiang, was frightened, suspected that the Han people were troubled, and ordered a strict investigation. Another order: If it is not my race, its heart is different, and in extraordinary times, it is better to kill in vain. His subordinates comprehended, searched for doubts all over the city, and corrected the law on the spot, and in less than two days, more than 1,000 Han people were killed. The Han people were not convinced, and they launched a crusade, and Hailing opened artillery bombardment.

When Puding heard of the civil strife in Zhenjiang, he immediately gathered an army of 7,000 and attacked the city brazenly.

Hailing Governor led 1,500 banner soldiers to resist desperately, and the city wall was broken on the same day. The flag people were shocked, and in order to avoid their wives and daughters being humiliated, the flag soldiers hurried home, cut the throats of their daughters, and threw their children into a deep well. Hailing's wife also committed suicide with her grandson.

Hailing howled: "I'd rather die in battle than live!" The whole army followed me, and fought bloody battles. ”

After Hai Ling's words, he led the remnants to fight with the British in the streets and alleys, fighting to the death for two days, more than 1,000 flag soldiers were all killed, and Hai Ling also shared the fire.

On the other side of the Zhenjiang River, the gentry and merchants of Yangzhou were frightened and hurriedly raised 500,000 taels of silver as funds for the redemption of the city and sent them to the British.

Pu Ding Cha Guo Fu and Barton said: "In the name of commerce, we fight for freedom and equality, but in fact, we seek wealth; are all the same as Yangzhou City, how can there be a war of last resort! In the battle of Zhenjiang, I suffered 169 casualties, which was the sum of the advanced battles. If that's the case, it's hard to imagine. ”