Putting down the telescope, Ta Tianbao pointed to the mound built in the distance and said: "I probably guessed Mr. Huang's intention, which is to use the mound to reduce the power of the artillery shells..."

The mounds are not built from far to near, but seem to be disorderly, one in the east and one in the west. Each mound is assigned to a dozen soldiers or civilians to dig the mounds, and the speed is relatively fast.

Therefore, the effect has begun to show. Two or three cannonballs significantly shortened the flight distance, and even hit the mound directly. Although a large amount of sand was splashed, there was no harm.

Without telescopes, Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi could see the general situation from a high place. After receiving Ta Tianbao's prompts, they quickly understood.

"That's it." Hao Yaoqi suddenly realized it, patted his thigh, and said: "The bounce distance of the artillery shells has been greatly shortened, and the damage to our army has been greatly weakened."

Yuan Zongdi nodded vigorously and praised: "Although Mr. Huang is new to battle, he can quickly discover the weaknesses of artillery. Such a wise and sharp mind is rare in the world, and he can be called extremely smart."

Ta Tianbao held up the telescope and was reluctant to put it down for a moment. He said, "It's really easy to use. When the mound is completely constructed, the effect will be even better."

"Well, if our army is on the defensive, it seems that we can make similar arrangements on the position to weaken the power and damage of the enemy's artillery."

There were no explosive shells. The artillery at that time either fired large solid iron pellets or densely packed shotgun shells. There was no other way.

Of course, the explosive bomb may have been invented, which looks like a mine with a long fuse. After being loaded into the barrel, it is ignited together with the gun's propellant.

Not only is it cumbersome to launch such explosive ammunition, it is also very dangerous. It is a very immature weapon that has not even been equipped with troops and has been used in actual combat.

As for the later rumors that Zuo Zongtang discovered the Ming Dynasty's explosive bombs, it has been proved to be a rumor. The so-called explosive bombs are nothing more than landmines.

Although they are both explosives, explosive bombs and landmines are two completely different weapons, and their difficulty cannot be compared.

Moreover, cannons with long barrels cannot fire explosive shells. The chamber pressure is too high, which is very dangerous. The ones that could fire explosive shells at that time were short-barreled mortars, the prototype of later mortars.

If Huang Li is given enough time, he can do it. Unfortunately, time waits for no one, and the current situation does not allow him to develop in a humble way and climb the technology tree.

More and more mounds of earth are being built, like small mountains of earth, arranged outside the city, and constantly spreading toward the moat.

The Qing army's artillery began to roar again, bombarding the enemies who came within range and filled the moat.

But soon, the Qing army discovered that the power of the artillery seemed to have weakened. The distance the artillery shells bounced after landing became shorter, or even did not bounce at all. The kinetic energy was absorbed by the mound of soil when it landed.

"This -" Mu Shenghui held his hand on the crenel and observed carefully with his eyes wide open. It took him a long time to realize something, and he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Sonorous footsteps sounded behind him, and then the voice of Admiral Dong Xueli reached his ears, "The thieves built mountains of earth, which weakened the power of our army's artillery fire!"

Mu Shenghui quickly turned around and saluted Dong Xueli, who was covered in robes, "I will finally see you, sir."

Dong Xueli smiled and nodded, and said slowly: "It seems that the thieves came well prepared and learned some tricks after their failure."

Mu Shenghui smiled and said: "That's all, it's no big deal."

Dong Xueli held his hand on the crenel and looked outside the city. After a long while, he said: "Don't underestimate the enemy! At first, the bandits did not build a mountain of earth, but they quickly retreated and made adjustments. It is possible to come up with a solution in a short time.

Master!"

"There are also dug trenches. If there is no moat to block it, it will be really difficult for the bandits to approach."

Mu Shenghui thought for a moment and his face became serious.

This is indeed the case. This does not seem like careful consideration or a method that was planned in advance, but more like an adjustment that was made at the last minute.

"My lord is wise, I have learned a lesson." Mu Shenghui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "It's just a few civilians filling up the moat. The general thought that he could use bows and arrows to stop the enemy. When the enemy attacked in large numbers, he would use artillery fiercely.

Bombardment."

Dong Xueli nodded, pointed outside the city, and said: "The real fierce battle will happen after the moat is filled. It is a bit premature to expose the strength of our army now."

Although the enemy had effectively curbed the use of artillery, and it was only a matter of time before the moat was filled, Dong Xueli was not nervous or afraid.

There are dense plum blossom piles under the city, and there are rolling logs and stones, bows, arrows and artillery on the city. Under the tall and strong city wall, the enemy will surely lay corpses on their pillows and rivers of blood.

Moreover, judging from the strength of the enemy and our own troops, Dong Xueli is also confident of victory.

The artillery on the city gradually stopped bombarding them, but they were still shot by bows and arrows as they approached the moat. Relying on the cover of the carriages, the casualties inevitably continued to rise.

"This is war?!" Huang Li looked at the wounded and corpses that were being carried down. The bloody wounds, the horrifying screams and moans, made him stunned.

Originally he felt that he was superior and had knowledge and theories that were beyond this era. Huang Li subconsciously looked down on everyone else.

But now, he feels that there is no difference between himself and those civilian soldiers. They are all living lives that will disappear in an instant.

Moreover, these people are paying the price with blood and lives because of the military actions they planned.

"What can I do? I can only talk on paper, and only have useless sadness and pity?" Huang Li turned his head, looked at the city wall in the distance, and clenched his fists.

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Huang Li didn't come back for a long time, but he had the telescope sent back to facilitate the command of Yuan Zongdi and others.

"Mr. Huang is treating the wounded?" Yuan Zongdi stared at his son and asked in disbelief: "Does he also have medical skills?"

Yuan Dongbao answered his father respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, Mr. Huang said he understands it a little bit."

"Mr. Huang, this is modesty." Yuan Zongdi waved his hand and told his son, "Hurry back and fulfill your duties as a personal bodyguard."

Yuan Dongbao gave another salute and hurriedly turned around and left. To be honest, he really wanted to stay by Huang Li's side, without the pressure of being by his father's side.

I know a little, I know a little! This is really not Huang Li's modesty. He still learned some first aid knowledge at the outdoor sports club, although he didn't have a few opportunities to practice it.

However, I have never eaten pork, and I have seen pigs running away. After Huang Li feels that he is familiar with it, he can try to stitch the wound, or use a soldering iron to stop bleeding.
Chapter completed!