The shaking earth calmed down, and the smoke gradually dissipated amid the wails and screams. The gate of the camp was blown to the point of collapse, and the Qing troops defending within the wall were in chaos.
Zhu Yongxing glanced at the dumbfounded Bai Wenxuan next to him, and ordered himself with some helplessness, "The artillery continues to load and prepare to launch. The auxiliary troops come forward and lay trenches."
As soon as the flag was raised, the auxiliary soldiers rushed out of the battle formation carrying long bamboo rafts and set them up on the trench outside the village wall. The Qing army in chaos almost did not fight back.
It’s no wonder that, whether it’s the Ming or Qing army, many people have seen the power of artillery, but the artillery fires solid iron bullets, so there is no such loud explosion with full sound and light effect, which is extremely shocking.
The trench leading to the village gate was quickly paved with bamboo rafts, but the flag was not moved. All the Ming army troops watched eagerly and did not dare to take any action without authorization.
There seemed to be signs of gathering again! When Zhu Yongxing saw the crowds of people in the Qing army camp, he pursed his lips, revealed a sneer, and ordered: "Artillery fire."
"Boom, boom, boom..." After a series of roars, ten more artillery shells flew towards the Qing army camp. Before they exploded, the panicked howls of the Qing army could be vaguely heard.
The explosions came one after another amid screams and exclamations, and they stopped after a while. The Qing army that had gathered again not only suffered heavy casualties, but was also completely stunned.
Before the smoke cleared, the flag waved, which was already the signal to attack.
"Prince, Prince—" Zhang Guoyong shouted loudly, and finally pushed Ma Bao with his hand.
"Ah?" Ma Bao turned his head in surprise, as if he had had a big dream and was still awake.
"Attack, attack." Zhang Guo shouted and gestured, making Ma Bao look surprised.
"Mount, attack, kill the enemy." Ma Bao jumped on the horse, waved the big gun in his hand, and shouted loudly. Although he yelled at the top of his lungs, he felt that his voice was very small because his hearing had not fully recovered yet.
sequelae.
"Charge, kill!" Led by the general, some sluggish soldiers of the Ming army shouted as if they had just woken up from a dream, and followed the general and rushed towards the Qing army camp.
The smoke had dissipated a bit, and people could vaguely see the miserable scene of the enemy's camp. The gate of the camp had disappeared, and the walls had collapsed in one or two places. There were bomb craters on the left and right with smoke still coming out, and the surrounding areas were collapsed.
Lying corpses and Qing soldiers wailing in pain.
The Ming army that rushed into the camp encountered little resistance, and large groups of troops rushed in one after another. The shouts of killing quickly spread throughout the Qing army's camp.
"Kill!" Ma Bao galloped forward, tapping the tip of his spear lightly. With the help of inertia, the fleeing Qing general's neck was broken by the huge impact, and his head hung strangely on his back. He rushed out for a few more steps, and then
Falling to the ground suddenly.
"Kill!" Zhang Guoyong prefers to use a long knife when riding a horse. He gently touches the enemy's body. Under the speed of the galloping horse, even if he is wearing armor, his internal organs will be shattered, and he will vomit blood if he does not die.
"Kill!" Liu Zhen dragged his spear like a round stick, using the power of his horse power to send a Qing soldier flying into the air, spurting blood and throwing him to the ground.
"Charge, charge straight over." Several generals shouted loudly and led their men to rush through the Qing army's camp. Their mission was to break through the camp and then turn around to block the Qing army's escape route.
The Qing army has been defeated. Although there are many casualties from the Hongtian Cannon, the psychological blow is the most important. It is not an exaggeration to feel extreme despair and fear when facing something unknown and powerful for the first time. But because the time is too long,
Short of that, most of the Qing troops guarding the wall were caught off guard even when they escaped. It no longer mattered whose horse it was, it belonged to whoever grabbed it. The defeated troops who had lost their will to fight could not stop Ma Bao, Liu Zhen and others.
The cavalry charged fiercely.
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"Victory already!" Bai Wenxuan exhaled a breath, and then smiled in a self-deprecating manner. He was really a bit out of his element. He gave the order half a beat too late, but His Highness Min reacted quickly and captured the fighter jet quite accurately.
"King Zhao." Zhu Yongxing seemed to have remembered something again, and turned around and said, "This battle is considered a victory, but most of the enemy has retreated far away. We must step up our pursuit and not let them escape easily."
"What Your Highness said is absolutely true. I hereby obey Your Highness's order." Bai Wenxuan's attitude changed and became more respectful.
Zhu Yongxing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "I have a suggestion. When the war here is basically over, ask King Zhao to lead all the cavalry of our army to pursue. As well as the artillery, use the captured horses to carry the belt and set off with King Zhao.
.I will lead the infantry and set off later to take charge of the response. What do you think?"
"This plan is very good." Bai Wenxuan nodded in praise, "The Qing army has few cavalry. Even if our army faces the superior Qing army, we can advance and retreat freely with the advantage of the cavalry. When the Qing army holds firm, we have this, this magic cannon
If we help each other, our army can take advantage of it. If the Qing army is strong, we can stick to them and prevent them from retreating quickly."
Bai Wenxuan was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head while laughing.
Zhu Yongxing reined in the horse's head, ran to the artillery position, called Qian Bangchen, and asked him to lead his men to wrap the cannon and shells tightly in oilcloth, and wait for the horses to arrive before following the cavalry.
The artillery made a meritorious service in the first battle, and the effect was unusually good. When Qian Bangchen and others saw Zhu Yongxing, everyone else was overjoyed. He tried his best to pretend to be reserved and calm, but his expression could not hide his pride.
"I will lead the infantry to support you, and you will follow the cavalry ahead. You must proceed with caution, and your survey must be careful and meticulous." Zhu Yongxing lowered his face and ordered: "Don't get carried away and lose your cool."
"I will strictly follow His Highness' instructions." Qian Bangchen's heart trembled and he quickly replied seriously. The others also quickly put away their smiles and stood upright.
Zhu Yongxing nodded, then softened his expression and said: "The battle just now was very good, and it should be regarded as the first success in breaking the stronghold. I hope you can guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and keep up your efforts. In the future, this artillery will be expanded several times, dozens of times, but just
It’s all up to you.”
"Thank you for your compliments, your highness, and thank you for your cultivation." Qian Bangchen and others' faces flashed with joy, and they quickly stopped.
After both beating and praising, Zhu Yongxing saw that his goal had been achieved, so he gave some warm words of comfort and put forward his own suggestions on the artillery bombardment just now, and then left with his guards.
The shouts of killing in the Qing army's camp gradually subsided, and groups of prisoners had begun to be escorted out. Once the camp was breached, under the attack of the Ming army with absolutely superior strength, even if the Qing army resisted, it would only delay for some time, and victory would be early.
There is no more suspense.
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan summoned the cavalry troops and brought along the hastily collected horses. Each man only carried three days of food. Together with the artillery that had been packed up, thousands of people passed through the Qing army's camp and rumbled forward.