The sudden impact left these Qing troops completely unprepared. In just one encounter, there were already more than a hundred casualties.
The town was not big, and there were no walls around it. When the Qing army conquered it, most of the buildings in the town were destroyed.
At this time, the Caishi Army's surprise attack also took advantage of the Qing Army. They were at home on the terrain, without any obstacles at all.
"Bang...bang...bang..."
With the fierce chirping of blunderbuss and the whizzing of arrows, Li Dingguo, Zhang Mu, and Chen De led 3,600 cavalry, wreaking havoc toward the center of the town like the wind.
If we only talk about the cavalry and shooting skills, then even the most elite soldiers of the Caishi Army cannot compare with the most ordinary Eight Banners soldiers of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. But at this time, the Caishi Army has already taken the lead, and Zhagurtu
These elite warriors with yellow flags under his command were killed by the men of the Colored Stone Army before they even had time to mount their horses.
The situation is chaotic.
Although Zhagurtu relied on nepotism to reach the high position he is today, he was born and grew up among white mountains and black waters. The bloody nature in his bones is far beyond the comparison of his descendants who only know how to eat, drink and walk around.
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"These despicable bastards! Sons, follow me and rush forward! Hold it, hold it!!" Zagurtu was also anxious, and fiercely pulled out the steel knife from his waist, with dozens of bodyguards around him.
Under the escort, like crazy, they rushed in the direction of the Colored Stone Army not far away!
In a moment, they were engaged with the leading soldiers of the Colored Stone Army!
Although Zhagurtu is not very tall, he is very strong and strong, like a black iron hammer. In the blink of an eye, two colored stone soldiers were killed by him!
The morale of the Qing soldiers was immediately boosted. They shouted and gathered around Zagurtu, and began to launch an orderly counterattack against the Ming army.
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Not far away, Zhang Mu couldn't help but frown slightly.
It’s the Qing army after all!
They had already taken such a huge advantage, and the cavalry formation had already charged up. If it had been the refugee army or the official army of the Ming Dynasty, they would have been defeated by this time and would have just scattered and fled!
But these Qing troops were able to use their bodies to carry them down in this situation, and launched a counterattack. This combat effectiveness was really...
"Brother Li, we're afraid we can't go on any longer! These dog Tatars are very difficult to deal with. If they react, we won't be able to get away!" Zhang Mu hurriedly said to Li Dingguo on the side.
Li Dingguo was also a little stunned.
There is always a huge gap between imagination and reality.
Although Li Dingguo had imagined that the Qing army was strong enough, he never expected that the victory that was almost in his hands would be forcibly brought back by these Qing troops.
However, after all, Li Dingguo was born in the refugee army and had learned the true story of Zhang Xianzhong. He knew that with their current strength, they would not get any benefits if they continued!
"Damn it, these dog Tatars are really cheap! What a good opportunity..." Li Dingguo clenched the handle of the knife in his hand angrily, but his eyes were clear, "Brother Zhang, it's a pity that we have too few gunmen! Otherwise,
I will come here and have a good fight with them!"
The 3,000 Chinese cavalry and musketry soldiers under Zhang Mu were no more than 300. At this time, facing the rising momentum of the Qing army, they could not suppress it at all.
Zhang Mu was also a little unwilling, but their mission itself was not to fight the Qing army. He also thought clearly in his heart, "Brother Li, Brother Chen, my sons are not good at bows and arrows. Next, let them be handed over to them."
It’s you two!”
Chen De obviously understood what Zhang Mu meant, so he took off the hard bow on his back and said, "Brother Zhang, please tell our son to step back for now!"
Li Dingguo also reacted, waving his hand to the soldiers around him and saying: "Men, prepare rockets! We are going to give these dog Tatars a big gift!"
After a moment, the faint horn of antlers sounded.
The red wave that was originally charging forward instantly retreated like a tidal wave, without any trace of fighting spirit!
There is no doubt about the discipline of the Caishi Army.
At this time, in the gap that appeared, nearly 600 archers were already ready!
Following Li Dingguo's order, the "swishing" rockets, like meteor showers in space, "crackling" scattered towards the Qing army's camp.
"Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh..."
The burning rockets did not stop at all, and the archers used almost all their strength to shoot the maximum number of rockets in the shortest time.
At this time, although there was light rain in the sky, the rockets of the Colored Stone Army were all soaked in thick pine oil. This amount of rain could not extinguish their burning flames.
For a moment, billowing smoke rose between the sky and the earth, and the battlefield was filled with darkness.
The fierce fire spread quickly and the entire town turned into a sea of flames.
Even if the Qing army wanted to pursue them at this time, the fire was already rising into the sky, and they would not be able to cross the burning sea of fire.
"Quick! Protect those folks and leave first! Let's take a step back first!" Zhang Mu shouted the order.
The slave camp of the Qing army was located on the outskirts of the town. After all, the houses inside were to be enjoyed by the Qing army, while these Han slaves were penned up like pigs and sheep.
The Caishi Army's offensive started from the slave camp. At this time, they retreated and took advantage of the geographical advantage!
Under the cover of the Caishi Army, these hundreds of Han slaves fled southward and quickly disappeared into the dark night...
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It had only been an hour and a half since the incident, and the sky had just brightened when Huang Taiji had already received the news!
Pinggu City Huang Tai Chi King's Tent.
Hauge knelt on the ground tremblingly, not daring to express his anger, "Your Majesty, Zhagurtu is such a loser! He has really disgraced all of us! He is a slave who uses people unkindly. Please punish him, Your Majesty!"
Hauge had a ghost in his heart. Even when facing his father, he had to act like "business is business".
Huang Taiji glanced at Hauge indifferently, but there was no expression on his face.
After a long time, he let out a long sigh and said, "Get up! I can't blame you for this! Although Zagurtu was careless, his counterattack was still good! However, I am very curious in my heart! What is Liu Ruyi going to do?
Do you want to fight with us?"
Since Hai Lanzhu left, Huang Taiji's mind has become much broader than before.
When dealing with Hauge, he no longer always has a frosty look on his face, but has a lot more gentle words and encouragement.
Hauge didn't expect that he would be able to pass the test so easily, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. However, his hatred for Liu Ruyi only increased a bit.
"Father, Liu Ruyi is really bullying people! He has attacked the boy's subordinates again and again. The boy really can't swallow this bad breath in his heart! I beg your father's permission, and I will kill this evil thief with my own hands! Why?
I'm so angry, I'm so angry!" Hauge's eyes were about to burst into flames.
Huang Taiji shook his head, "You can't rush this matter! Liu Ruyi's little move is just to make the Qing Dynasty's defense line unsafe! Haha! It's better for him to move than not to move! You don't have to worry about this matter for the time being.
, after you go back, comfort your subordinates! Guard tightly, I don’t want something like this to happen again!”
"Cha!" Although Hauge was dissatisfied, he did not dare to disobey Huang Taiji. He bowed his head respectfully and slowly exited the tent.
Huang Taiji watched Hauge's back disappear outside the tent, and suddenly smiled softly, "Liu Ruyi, haha, you're good to come!"
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At this time, Liu Ruyi, who was in Tongzhou, also received news that Zhang Mu, Chen De, and Li Dingguo had succeeded in the raid.
However, there was not much joy on Liu Ruyi's face.
He did not expect that these three people would be so bold as to sneak attack the Qing army's Pinggu and Xianghe defense lines.
In the plan for this operation, Liu Ruyi hoped that they could create some chaos and trouble for the Qing army, but now it seems that this matter is a bit big!
It’s not that Liu Ruyi doesn’t believe in the abilities of Zhang Mu and the others!
However, the war has just begun. The Manchu and Qing elites are almost unscathed, and Zhang Mu and the others only have 3,000 cavalry. If they succeed this first time, the Qing army may not be prepared, but if they think about it a second time, even if
I’m just overthinking it!
"Come here! Go and pass on our military orders! Order Zhang Mu, Chen De, and Li Dingguo to return to the Tongzhou camp as soon as possible!"
"yes!"
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At this time, Zhang and Mu had led their troops to retreat to the east bank of the canal.
The first attack did not achieve the desired effect, and the three of them were a little dissatisfied.
The army rested temporarily in a depression on the river bank.
Zhang Mu, Chen De, and Li Dingguo got together again, ready to renegotiate a plan and do something big!
"Brother Chen, Brother Li, we are here now!" Zhang Mu drew a small dot on the map.
"With today's rain, it will take at least a day for the Qing army to discover us! This means that we still have one day to try again!" Zhang Mu analyzed with a smile.
Li Dingguo and Chen De were both attentive and calm, waiting for Zhang Mu's next words.
Zhang Mu didn't show off, and directly expressed his thoughts, "We have lost the opportunity. If we want to attack Pinggu City again, it is impossible! However, Xianghe City is right next to it. If we do this
Wouldn't it be a pity to let it go so easily?"
Li Dingguo immediately understood what Zhang Mu meant, "Brother Zhang is right! There are no Han people in Xianghe City at this time, and it has completely turned into a military city of the Qing army! If we can light a fire in Xianghe City!
Then Huang Taiji must also vomit blood!"
Chen De also became excited, "Yes! These dog Tatars! With some force, they treat our Ming territory as if it were nothing! This time, we have to beat them up! Let them remember a little longer!"
"Hey! Since both brothers agree, let's discuss the specific plan!" Zhang Mu chuckled and was about to unfold his plan when a soldier reported outside the tent: "General, the latest military order from the General!"
"Oh? Please come quickly!" Zhang Mu did not dare to neglect and hurriedly came out of the tent to greet him respectfully.
The soldier cleared his throat and said, "The general ordered Zhang Mu, Chen De, and Li Dingguo to quickly return to the Tongzhou camp! Don't be reluctant to fight!"
"Huh?" Zhang Mu and the other three couldn't help but look at each other. How could the general waste such a great opportunity so easily?
The soldiers laughed hurriedly and said: "Three generals, this is the military order of the general. Don't ask me, I don't know the details! However, I think the general has obtained the latest information. You'd better act in accordance with the military order quickly.