Chapter 198 Strong showdown (please subscribe)

"It's calm to the west. Zheng Chenggong may not have any troops hidden behind the position!" Chen Tai hurried over and questioned Jidu's previous judgment. Naturally, he also saw his own army in the middle and east.

The attack was frustrated, and I was very worried that Ji Du, who was inexperienced on the battlefield, would not be determined enough and would be impatient and rash.

"The level of fighting at Gadahun is not inferior to that of my general. The fact that it has not been captured for so long is most likely because the Zheng Army's troops and horses are deployed there far exceeding our previous estimates. Otherwise, the Zheng Army would not be able to withstand Gadahun's offensive.

It’s even more impossible to maintain such a high morale for so long.”

Hearing this, Jidu took a few deep breaths and looked very ugly. The morale of the Zheng army on the gentle slope was indeed ridiculously high. Even every time the attacking Eight Banners soldiers retreated, they would take the initiative to attack. Those who were flexible and had a strong desire to attack.

The Yuanyang Formation shocked Jidu who had been observing the battle. He never thought that the Han people would have such courage.

"No, things are definitely not that simple." Jidu shook his head and squinted his eyes and said, "Zheng Chenggong is full of tricks. It's not like you haven't learned from General Chen Tai. There are indeed soldiers and horses hidden behind the gentle slope, but they are not a threat to us.

, but the two positions to the west are different. If tens of thousands of troops suddenly appear there, how can you withstand it?"

"Of course I know this. The gentle slope must be conquered. It is the best position to divide the Zheng army's front and quickly achieve a breakthrough. It will be more difficult to attack other places. Even if it is conquered, it will not have the effect of attacking from all sides.

." Chen Tai calmed his breathing slightly, and then said:

"As for the situation on the west side, I have been observing and testing the situation just now. Now it is obvious that even if Zheng Chenggong did not hide any troops behind the position, there are thousands of troops from the Tiger Guard Camp, the most powerful in Zheng's army.

Even if we defend, it will be difficult for us to attack."

"Then what does General Chen Tai mean when he says so much?" After hearing this, Jidu was even more confused about what Chen Tai wanted to express. Could it be that he was just here to ridicule him?

"What I mean is..." Chen Tai paused, looked at Jidu who was holding his breath and said: "We should take it slow. There is no need to rush for a moment, let alone send heavy troops to attack all the time. Zheng Chenggong

This large formation has no offensive capabilities. We can slowly grind against it. After the morale of these Han people has been worn away, it will not be too late to launch an attack again."

"No." Jidu immediately objected loudly, and Chen Tai couldn't help but be a little stunned by the firmness of his tone. He didn't know which of the other party's faults he had touched. This young prince who was often emotionally unstable gave him quite a headache.

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"We have attacked so many rounds today and lost thousands of soldiers and horses. If we withdraw our troops hastily like this, it will definitely be an unprecedented blow to the morale of our army. Now even if we cannot achieve a breakthrough for a while, we must first find a way to achieve it.

One or two small victories can revive the morale of the army. Moreover, the defending Zheng army on the gentle slope has already suffered heavy losses. If we withdraw our troops at this time, wouldn't all our previous efforts be wasted?"

After Chen Tai heard this, he shook his head in his heart. He knew that Jidu just felt that it was humiliating that the battle was fought like this under his overall command, and he wanted to make up for it, but this was not the magnanimity a commander should have. As for the so-called importance

In order to boost the morale of the army, the so-called defense of Zheng's army suffered heavy losses and it was necessary to pursue the victory. But if you look a little deeper, you will find that this cannot be justified at all.

"So, does the Crown Prince still want Ga Dahun to fight again?" Chen Tai knew that he could not convince the other party, especially since Jidu was likely to think that he was here to compete for the command of the army.

Let's say that although Jidu was not good at fighting, he was very skilled in maneuvering and scheming under Jierhalang's words and deeds. Using the strategy of "attacking in the east and defending in the west", he transferred both Chen Tai and Kakamu to the left wing of the army, where they also

Without an offensive mission, Zheng Chenggong would most likely not be able to take the initiative. In this case, it would basically be equivalent to leaving both of them empty.

Moreover, from Jidu's point of view, Zheng Chenggong had assembled heavy troops on the west side. Even if he wanted to attack in desperation, Chen Tai and Kakamu would be the first to bear the brunt. However, due to the limitations of the terrain, they would not be able to react well and would be in a very passive situation.

Similarly, even if his "eastward attack" strategy works, the two people will not be able to take the credit due to their positions.

"That's right." Jidu held his head high and looked very confident. His momentum was not inferior to that of Chen Tai who was looking forward and backward. "Let Gadahun attack again, firstly to see what backup Zheng Chenggong has left; secondly,

, I also want to tell Zheng Chenggong that if we want to attack, we have the strength at any time. If there is a breakthrough this time, there is no need to wait any longer. General Chen Tai is not afraid that Zheng Chenggong will run away, but I am still worried."

"It's impossible for Zheng Chenggong to run away." When Chen Tai heard that Ji Du was teasing him again, he immediately said tit for tat: "He is playing so comfortably now and winning everywhere, how can he run away?"

"It seems that General Chen Tai has experience!" Ji Du also sneered, "This general has never been defeated so many times, so he really didn't think well."

After hearing this, the muscles on Chen Tai's face twitched a few times, and after a while he said: "I won't say more, I just hope that the prince will not use the life of my Eight Banner disciples to show his loyalty and courage!"
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What Jidu said actually makes some sense. If there is a breakthrough, the situation will indeed change drastically in an instant. Moreover, there is nothing to fight again. As long as the opponent does not send out the core troops of the Chinese army, then for the overall situation

, it would have no impact. And Chen Tai didn’t want to argue with Jidu anymore, let alone say anything more, so he only left this advice.

After saying that, Chen Tai got out of the carriage angrily, and then galloped away. Jidu looked at his leaving figure, as if he had achieved another great victory, with a proud smile on his face.

.He just wants to let Chen Tai know that he is General Dingyuan, and he has the final say on how this battle is fought.

"After passing this general's order, Ga Dahun immediately packed up his troops and attacked again." As soon as Jidu finished speaking, his heart moved, and he suddenly made an impromptu decision: "The Chinese army will deploy another two thousand infantry.

Thousands of musketeers must capture that gentle slope this time, otherwise I will never let him go."

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On the "gentle slope" battlefield in the middle of the east side of the Zheng Army's front, thousands of attacking Qing soldiers marched forward in an orderly manner to the beat of drums. The sharp spearheads of rows of spears in the military formation shook as they marched.

, just like the forest sea swept by the strong wind is churning up waves.

The failure of the first two attacks caused the Qing army to lose nearly a thousand Eight Banners armored soldiers, which angered the ever-victorious general Gadahun. He was even more angry when he thought that if he could not win a big victory and make up for this mistake, he would be held accountable in the future.

You have to grit your teeth.

Ga Dahun had never fought such a frustrating battle, especially the last one. If reinforcements from the Zheng army had not suddenly arrived, Ga Dahun thought that he had successfully captured the gentle slope, and even the Zheng army had collapsed.

This made him very unwilling.

And Jidu was lucky, thinking that he could break through Zheng's defense line with another attack, and even suddenly thought of sending more troops to him later, all because of this. However, Chen Tai didn't know these military information, Jidu

I didn’t plan to tell the other party either.

It can only be said that such so-called "opportunities" can be seen everywhere on the battlefield and occur at any time. Without enough concentration to make accurate judgments, it is even rash to increase troops because of something that suddenly comes to mind.

The most fatal weakness of such a new commander.

Wang Daxiong looked at the advancing Qing army's formation, and his initial excitement was gone. His soldiers had suffered heavy losses in the previous two defensive battles. Let alone new recruits, veterans like him were on the battlefield.

It has never been romantic or passionate.

"Milk..."

"Grandma..." Before Wang Daxiong could finish his words, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind. He turned around and found that he had already been transferred to the Propaganda Department. He heard that he had become a big boss.

Mr. Zhang Taixing, the official, couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Especially since the other party was now haggard and had several obvious hemp rope marks on his shoulders. At a glance, it was obvious that he had just helped pull the artillery up the slope.

"Mr. Zhang, why are you here too?"

"The whole army is here, why can't I come? Guo Xingye said that people in the Propaganda Department must always be prepared to go to the battlefield and shed their blood." Zhang Taixing smiled and said. "I used to

I have also fought in battles, and I can use swords and guns, not to mention muskets. I am definitely no match for King Qin, Mahavira and Wang Baizong, but I will not be lenient in cutting off the heads of Tatars."

Zhang Taixing originally brought the Propaganda Department's theater troupe to boost morale. He had been stationed in the relatively safe Meihuasuo Camp. Not long ago, he temporarily took charge of the new military newspaper business that the Propaganda Department had just started. Now he is

It was because I wanted to accumulate materials for the latest edition of the military newspaper that I came to the front line of the battlefield.

Of course, he did not have to go to the battlefield in person, but the passion in his chest, his years of battlefield dreams, and his hatred for the Tatars all prompted him to come to the gentle slope where the fighting was the most intense at this time. And just when he was pulling the cannon with the civilian auxiliary soldiers

, he has already typed up the first article today.

After Wang Daxiong and Zhang Taixing exchanged a few pleasantries, he immediately asked someone to pick up a piece of blood-stained chainmail from the ground, and added a layer of protection to his old friend, saying: "The Tatars are coming soon, Mr. Zhang." It's better to step back, you are the one who writes the pen, just leave it to me, Lao Wang, to kill the Tartars."

"Hahaha, you are indeed Lao Wang, he is full of heroism." Zhang Taixing said, raised his finger and pointed at a four-pound cannon in front of the formation, and said with a smile: "That is the cannon I just pulled up. Mr. Guo's surname is I have said that artillery is the 'god of war', and I want to go to a higher place to count how many Tatars this 'god of war' can kill in one battle!"

"Boom, boom, boom!!!"

Soon, a thunderous sound of artillery rumbled. The seven four-pound cannons on the Zheng Army's defense line took the lead in firing. The muzzles roared and spurted out streams of red flames. Seven three-pound iron bullets fired from The muzzle of the gun flew out, carrying the astonishing force generated by the gunpowder explosion, and fiercely crashed into the Qing army's formation.

Those Qing army arrays that were hit by artillery shells were instantly cut into bloody paths. Often several or even a dozen soldiers were lifted up by a cannon shell. Also flying into the air at the same time were the weapons and broken weapons in their hands. Armor.

"Seven, eight, nine, nine!" Zhang Taixing shouted excitedly: "One shot knocked down nine Tatars."

However, the broad array of the Qing army was not affected by a few cannonballs. The places where they were hit were quickly filled by soldiers from behind. The entire military array continued to march, showing a strong posture.

In front of the formation were the musketeers sent by Jidu, and some were put together by Ga Dahun and Ma Jinbao. As long as they passed through this artillery attack area and entered seventy steps, they could shoot at the Zheng army on the opposite side. Then the rangers deployed by Gadahun on both wings will also take advantage of the situation to launch an attack.

Now the Zheng army on both sides of the gentle slope has been completely held back by the soldiers and horses sent by Gadahun, which allows the main attacking Qing army to concentrate its firepower on the most critical gentle slope.

Ga Dahun was full of confidence in the musketeers of the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty. As long as he used muskets to kill the musketeers of the Zheng Army on the gentle slope, the infantry behind the formation could directly attack the Zheng Army's line in a tight formation, and then break through the parapet in one go. , and achieve the final victory in this tough battle.

In order to make the final rapid advance, Gadahun also deployed the most powerful Bajala in the middle of the military formation. They were responsible for quickly breaking through the middle of the Zheng army at the beginning of the battle, and then dividing the gentle slope with lightning speed. The Zheng army on board was tasked with ending the battle before the latter's reinforcements arrived.

Soon, there was another violent explosion from the Zheng Army's artillery position. The dense and wide formation of the Qing Army made such imprecise shooting enough to cause huge damage. If it were an ordinary army, it would even have been panicked. The formation is in chaos, but this one is obviously the elite of the Qing army.

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A moment later, after hundreds of casualties had been paid, and severed limbs and arms were left in the wilderness, the musketeers in the front row of the Qing army finally came within 70 steps, and a fierce musketry exchange broke out between the two sides.

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On the two fronts facing each other from north to south, thunderous roars erupted one after another. The rising white dragons quickly merged into a thick wall of smoke. Zhang Taixing could no longer see clearly what was on the opposite side.

The Qing army only saw the orange-red firelight flashing in the thick smoke on their own front, and the sound of gunshots bursting in their ears.

Where he couldn't see, thousands of lead bullets swept past like a violent wind, whizzing into the formations of the two armies. At this time, whether it was cotton armor, chain armor, or the more expensive and stronger Lin

Armor, even vulnerable to the very cheap but powerful lead bullets. Pillars of blood flew in front of the two armies, and pools of blood spurted out from the bodies that fell to the ground. Heart-rending wails and screams could be heard endlessly.

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In this earth-shattering exchange of fire, more than two hundred soldiers from both sides of the Zheng and Qing army fell. The Zheng army's medium-sized turtle-dove-footed muskets were more powerful. The Qing army's front row had even been knocked down by half of the lethal lead bullets.

There are even situations where one bullet can kill two clear soldiers.

Officers at all levels on both sides hurried forward, maintaining the formation while ordering the remaining musketeers to start the second round of volleys. At this time, the strength of the musketeers can truly be demonstrated. The more well-trained the musketeers are.

Musketeers can conduct faster and more sustained volleys, thereby causing greater damage to the enemy and occupying the advantage on the battlefield.

However, after three rounds of shooting, both the Zheng army and the Qing army were disrupted by the huge casualties. The cruel battlefield even caused some green camp soldiers in the Qing army's front formation to collapse and were directly killed by the Eight Banners Supervisory Team.

Killed on the spot.
To be continued...