Tang Tong led his main camp and turned westward from the valley road for less than a mile. He saw that the left and right battalions, who were the main attackers in front, sent people to report back. The Tatar troops stationed in the sailor battalion in front were quite strong.
He hurriedly rode forward, stopped to watch, and saw a deep trench not far ahead, blocking the army's attack route. Behind the trench was a camp.
It can be seen that this camp has been greatly expanded by the Qing army, enough to accommodate thousands of people, and most of the walls are newly built, and many door panels, large wood and large stones can be seen among them.
It turned out that the Miyun Army, stimulated by Tang Tong's heavy reward, displayed extraordinary combat effectiveness and fighting will.
As the saying goes, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward!
They quickly broke through the river valley of East Shimen, and although they also left behind nearly a thousand corpses of their comrades, the living people would not regret this, they would only become more excited.
Because they are getting closer and closer to victory, and their hope of survival is gradually increasing. Once the battle is over, they will be rewarded for their meritorious service. How can they not be excited?
After breaking through the river valley, Tang Tong's soldiers in the main barracks were too exhausted. Once there was an unexpected military situation, it would be difficult to deal with it. Therefore, he changed the left and right battalions of squads and soldiers to go up and clear out the remaining Tatar thieves.
As a result, they turned around and crossed the river valley. After charging for a while, they met the sailor camp head-on.
When the generals of the left and right battalions saw the strength of the slave soldiers on the opposite side, they did not dare to neglect, and urgently sent a message to the main barracks to ask for help. However, they had been forming formations under the scorching sun to take precautions, waiting for the reinforcements to arrive from behind.
In this way, they waited until the full force of the main barracks led by General Tang Tong and guerrilla general Tang Youren arrived before they felt a little more at ease.?
After Tang Youren arrived with the main barracks, he saw that the Tatars in the sailor camp opposite were heavily defended and had strong troops, so he was also very cautious.
After some discussion between the leaders of the three battalions, they decided to gather each battalion into separate formations and arrange them in a "pin" shape, with the main battalion in front and the left and right battalions on the two wings.
At the same time, the right battalion guerrilla Hu Yuntong and the servant leader Tang San were sent back to report the situation here to the commander-in-chief Tang Tong.
Because the main barracks was located in the front and could be attacked by the Tatars at any time, Tang Youren did not dare to leave the front line lightly, so he sent Tang San to accompany Hu Yuntong to the Chinese army.
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Tang Tong was arrogantly pointing the country in front of Chen Shihu, bragging about the power of his Miyun Army, and threatening to fight to the foot of Rufeng Mountain without getting dark, join forces with Ma Ke, cross the river and go north, and wipe out all the dust!
At this time, Hu Yuntong and Tang San, the guerrillas from the Youying camp, came to report, saying that since there was the Mariner Camp ahead, there were many Tatar thieves stationed there. It was estimated that they numbered more than a thousand, and they came here to ask the commander to make a decision.
After hearing the news, Tang Tong's face suddenly darkened, and he asked sternly: "With only a thousand Tatars, do you want me to personally go there? You and the nearly 10,000 troops are all living on dry food!"
"What a waste."
He cursed angrily again, then raised his riding crop and pointed it at Tang San: "Go and tell Tang Youren, I'm watching from here. If he can't take the Sailor Camp, he'll come to see me with his head raised."
Tang San saw that the general seemed to be really angry, so he didn't dare to say anything, and just agreed. The guerrilla Hu Yuntong on the side was also killed by dozens of Tatars and hundreds of people on the East Shimen Valley Road.
Many Tatars chased him and fled, and they did not dare to say anything at this moment.
Just as the two of them turned around, a group of strong men in somewhat old and worn-out clothes were rushing up, pushing more than 300 light tanks. These tanks were equipped with a large number of Xiaoflang machine cannons and Baizi guns.?
After seeing these artillery carts, Guerrilla Hu Yuntong's eyes lit up, but he didn't want to turn around and talk to Tang Tong to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Instead, he secretly reached out and tugged at the corner of Tang San's clothes.
Tang San also saw these chariots at this time, and naturally understood Hu Yuntong's intention immediately. Relying on the fact that he was Tang Tong's nephew, and he usually followed Tang Tong, he plucked up the courage to turn around and look for Tang Tong.
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For Tang Tong, he just wanted to break through the sailor camp blocking the way as soon as possible. As for these tanks, he didn't care. Even if they were damaged, so what?
As long as you have military merit in hand, you can just go to the governor to ask for it!
Anyway, there are many light tanks like this in the arsenals of various castles in Liaodong. His visit to East Shimen is going smoothly. He has just sent his own soldiers to report to Governor Hong Chengchou: East Shimen has been breached, and the staff is heading towards
Attack on the north side of Shimen Mountain.
Under such circumstances, there is no time to consider the tank issue, so naturally the sooner the sailor camp is captured, the better.
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There are many tanks lined up on the east and south sides of the Mariner Camp. Roughly calculated, there are nearly four hundred tanks. Behind these tanks are the soldiers of the Miyun Zhenzheng Barracks and the left and right battalions.
The officers and soldiers of the Miyun Army from the three battalions hid behind the vehicle formation and followed the advancement of the vehicles step by step, slowly approaching the Mariner Camp.
Finally, when they were about a hundred steps away from the trench outside the sailors' camp wall, they stopped and watched quietly as the gunner in front adjusted the artillery, cleaned the barrel, and loaded the gun.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!..."
Nearly four hundred light tanks in front of the Miyun Army formation fired a burst of artillery fire, and a large number of Folang machines and Baizi guns sprayed large amounts of fire and gunpowder smoke forward.
?Being careful and cautious is not wrong most of the time, whether it is in life or work, even when the army is fighting.
The fear of the Tatars among the officers and soldiers of the Miyun Army has almost penetrated into their bones. Although they were tempted by Yinzi and rushed forward like crazy, it did not mean that they really dared to fight the Tatars in bloody combat.
At that time, there were pressures from officers and generals, temptations of money from below, and those in the middle who were really not afraid of death. Who knows how many of those who signed up to participate in the death-defying charge were just fishing in troubled waters?
But things are different now. Everyone knows that victory is already in sight. At this moment, if you continue to rush forward as if your life is dead, you will be no different from a fool!
Moreover, they are also very self-aware. When it comes to melee combat capabilities, the gap between themselves and the Tatar soldiers is not small.
So when they saw the guerrillas Hu Yuntong and Tang San with more than 300 light chariots, they immediately cheered. With the chariots in front, they could not only bombard the Tatars from a distance, but also play a certain protective role.
There is no need to risk your own life, your own safety is guaranteed, how can you not make them happy!
On Shimenshan North Road and the Sailor Camp on the south bank of the Nuer River, there was smoke in the east and south directions, and the roar of artillery fire continued. The gunners of the Miyun Army became more and more courageous, exerting the power of the artillery on their tanks to the extreme.?
Moreover, the Franco cannons on these light tanks use blunderbuss, so their firing speed is also extremely fast.
Although the cannons were not big, mostly weighing a few ounces, or one or two kilograms, they flew away like hailstones in the wind. With a sound like thunderbolts, the earth and rocks on the wall of the sailor's camp flew across.
The Qing army guards behind the wall were also in a miserable state.
The continuous firing of the artillery produced violent vibrations, which made the people nearby feel as if their internal organs were about to burst. Many of their eardrums were even hurt by the "rumbling" sound of the artillery.
The shells roared and flew through the air, round after round, in a steady stream.
All the artillery on the light tanks, as well as the squatting cannon, small mortar cannon, etc. carried by the army, continued to roar, and the white mist in front of the military formation became thicker and thicker.
The Ming army's artillery fire started when the two sides engaged in battle and continued until Shenshi.
During this long hour, the Ming army's artillery fire was sometimes sparse and sometimes intensive, making it impossible for the Qing soldiers to figure out the pattern. In short, the artillery fire continued to bombard the trench wall on that side.
But the Qing soldiers guarding the sailor camp could only be beaten without being able to fight back!
It can be said that the layout of the Sailor Battalion can block foreign enemy attacks and facilitate defense. However, under the Ming army's artillery fire from a distance, they had no chance to attack.
And they are not allowed to use other methods to fight back. It is really frustrating!
?At midnight, the Qing soldiers guarding the sailor camp finally received the retreat order from the rear.
The nearly 10,000 dense clouds of troops and horses outside the Mariner Camp quietly watched the Tatars retreat, with no one making any move to stop them.
Before leaving, the Tatar soldiers set fire to the barn in the sailor's camp. After arriving at the north bank of the Daughter River, they set fire to the pontoon bridge erected on the river.
Thousands of Miyun troops were completely indifferent to this. They were still arranged in neat formation, and no one dared to act rashly!?
After the Qing soldiers guarding the Sailor Camp had gone far away, Tang Youren and other generals still maintained an extremely cautious attitude and did not organize a pursuit.
They even sent a small group of vanguard sergeants to test the sailors' camp, fearing there might be an ambush by the Tatars.
After it was completely confirmed that the Tatars guarding the sailor camp had all withdrawn, they, under the cover of dense chariots, moved along the south bank of the Daughter River towards the pontoon bridge that was being burned by fire.
Countless officers and soldiers of the Miyun Army surrounded their general and stood quietly by the Nuer River, looking at the huge pontoon bridge that was burning down.
Obviously, the Qing soldiers were well prepared. They must have hidden sulfur and other flammable materials on the pontoon bridge in advance. The fire took advantage of the wind and burned all the way without any hindrance, and soon crossed the center line of the Nuer River.
Even if the Ming army arrives in time to put out the fire, they may not be able to save even a single cent of this pontoon bridge!
In fact, there is more than just this pontoon bridge on the Daughter River. From here to the west, there are many such pontoon bridges in some places upstream of the Daughter River.
At this moment, looking around, the fire on the other side of the Nuer River is gradually extinguished, and the smoke is not as thick as it was at the beginning.
If Tang Youren could make a decisive decision, and after a period of shelling, he would immediately send out his elite battalion to attack fiercely, and he might be able to seize the pontoon bridge.
At the worst, half of the pontoon bridge can be saved, leaving a foundation for future efforts to cross the Nvnu River.
It's a pity that the fear of Tatar thieves is ultimately a fear of death. After all, the war is about to end, victory is in sight, and it's time to pick peaches soon.
Who would fight desperately at this time? If they can keep the array neat and orderly, it is already very good. For example, Tang Youren, the commander of the main camp, knows this very well. No one knows better than him what his subordinates are like, and naturally he doesn't.
Will force them.
The nearly ten thousand troops just watched quietly, without firing another cannon or firing an arrow, waiting for the pontoon bridge to be completely burned down.?
Looking at everything in front of them, thousands of Miyun Army officers and soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief. Looking back to the left and right in front of them, they all saw high-spirited expressions.
"Hahaha……"
Tang Youren also burst into laughter, and then ordered a soldier beside him, saying: "My soldiers in Miyun Town fought bloody battles and fought repeatedly with the slave thieves. Fortunately, thanks to the Holy Master Hong Fu, Commander Hong's strategizing, and the decisive command of Marshal Tang, the slaves will eventually be defeated."
The thieves were forced to retreat and captured the enemy's sailor camp, completing our division's pre-war strategy.
This battle will be a great victory!"?
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About four miles south of the outer city of Jinzhou City, the imperial camp of Emperor Huang Taiji of the Qing Dynasty was located here. It was about a mile away from the Nerv River, so it was convenient to get water and not be attacked by the Ming army secretly crossing the river.
Military reports from the front line came from time to time. Huang Taiji, King Baylor of the Qing Dynasty, as well as ministers and generals, all paid close attention to the battles on Shimen Mountain and Loess Ridge.
The movements of the Ming army are related to the success of the Qing's strategy. They are mobilizing the whole country and betting on the fate of the country. How dare they take it lightly.
For this battle, Huang Taiji had been planning for half a month, and now he finally lured the Ming army into action. He was a little excited, but after all, he was a veteran who had been on the battlefield since he was a boy. He knew that the more important it was at this time, the more important it was.
Stay calm.
Therefore, although they paid close attention to the battles on Shimen Mountain and Huangtu Ridge, the Qing army never moved.
Because Huang Taiji was still not sure whether the Ming Dynasty had used all its troops, and whether his pre-positioned army could tie the main force of the Ming army around Songshan.
"Did the Ming army attack the north bank of the Nv'er River?"
In the large tent of the Chinese army, Huang Taiji held a military report in his hand and asked in a deep voice.
A Jia La Zhangjing with a white flag knelt down and replied: "Your Majesty, Prince Wuying has sent back a message that a Ming army has broken through the East Stone Gate and is attacking the Sailor Camp."
Dorgon's eyes suddenly shot out a cold light, and a cruel smile appeared on his face. The Ming army finally took the bait.
Hauge also let out a ferocious laugh and said viciously: "Now I can finally look good to those smart dogs!"
He looked up at Huang Taiji, who was high above him, with a hint of envy in his eyes. He tried his best to lower his voice and asked: "Your Majesty, can we attack now?"
Huang Taiji did not comment on Hauge's request, but turned to Dorgon and asked: "What did Prince Rui say? Do you think the time is ripe for my warrior to attack?"
Dorgon couldn't help but feel a sudden surge in his heart when he heard this. In fact, what made him suffer the most was not the battle, but the test against Huang Taiji.
Whenever something happened, as long as Dorgon was around, Huang Taiji would always be the first to ask for his opinion, which made Dorgon scratch his head.
Every time I struggle with how to answer, I lose countless brain cells!
This is not an ordinary test question and answer. If you say this sentence incorrectly, it may endanger your own safety or even your life.
It can range from the death of one person to the death of an entire family!
Although Dorgon was anxious in his heart, the look on his face was as usual. He thought carefully before getting up and replied: "Your Majesty, among my ministers, the flags of the four towns of the Ming Army have been seen on Shimen Mountain. Although on the Loess Ridge,
Only the Ming army in Xuan Town, but Datong Town has also found their whereabouts.
I feel that most of the Ming army has been dispatched, and it is time for us, the Qing warriors, to attack!"