Chapter 59 Famous generals show their power and conquer the enemy with power
"Boom, boom, boom..." The Tianwei Cannon continued to fire, and more than a dozen black shells flew across a distance of a thousand meters and fell into the Qing army's battle formation. Facing the smoking iron balls rolling on the ground
, even the bravest Manchu soldiers and generals had their faces change color and they all evaded.
Explosions rang out, and clouds of black smoke rose up from the Qing army's battle formation. After the continuous bombardment of Tianwei artillery, the formation became more and more untidy.
Gushan'er Zhenzhuoluo stood under the general's flag. Feeling the surge of the formation, he could not help but frown and stared at the fierce fighting battlefield. Under the bombardment of the Tianwei cannon, the general's flag had been moved several times, and the order was strict.
There was also a lot of slack in his lineup. It would be too disadvantageous to continue to use it like this. He urged the war drums, hoping that the charging troops would make a breakthrough as soon as possible and get rid of this passive situation.
On the battlefield, arrows were like rain, and the shouts of killing shook the sky. Row after row, the Qing army's cavalry was like waves of the sea, hitting the Ming army's battle formation. The Ming army's central front line had bent over, and hand-to-hand combat was fierce.
Abnormally, the battle formation seems to be overwhelmed soon.
"Boom, boom, boom..." A muffled sound rang out from the side and rear of the Ming army's battle formation. The black and heavy shells of the sky-blasting artillery smashed into the charging Eight Banners of Manchuria. Hundreds of small artillery shells covered a considerable area in front of the battle formation.
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The sound of explosions came one after another, and it was impossible to distinguish them. The smoke was so thick that the two armies, which were only a few hundred meters apart, could no longer see the shadow of the enemy on the opposite side.
Gushan'er Zhenzhuoluo's eyes suddenly widened. He did not expect that the Ming army also hid a killing move and struck suddenly when his own attack was the most intensive and violent. He regretted a little, regretting that he should not underestimate the enemy, and should not
If you pursue rashly, you should not fight in this area preset by the Ming army. There are woods on the left and river beach on the right. It is impossible to attack by a roundabout flank.
The Ming army fired another round of sky-blasting artillery, which completely disrupted the Qing army's charge and blocked the continuity of the Qing army's offensive formation. The Manchu soldiers who broke into the Ming army's battle formation had no follow-up support and were quickly overwhelmed by the surge.
The soldiers from the Ming army who came besieged and beheaded them.
The smoke slowly dispersed under the blowing wind, passing, passing, passing... With the sound of heavy footsteps, warriors rushed out of the smoke like demons, forming a team for a while, wearing blindfolds to prick their deaf ears.
The war elephant, under the control of its driver, rushed towards the Qing army.
More than 20 war elephants were fully clothed and marched at an indestructible pace. They ran at a small pace at first, then faster and faster, and the earth seemed to tremble. This group of behemoths hit the Qing army head-on, like a huge stone thrown into the
It fell into the water and caused huge waves.
People screamed and the horses neighed, and countless Qing army horses were caught off guard. They stood up in surprise. The Eight Banners of Manchuria were all northerners. How many of them had seen such a monster? They were so shocked that they didn't know how to move.
Click, click, click... The Ming army marched in neat steps, following the war elephant at a distance of forty or fifty meters, and advanced forward. The cold light of their swords and guns flashed like a forest. They killed the wounded soldiers on the ground mercilessly.
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The war elephant has rough skin and thick flesh, and is armored, making it invulnerable and unstoppable; its long trunk can roll up a person with just a tap, and then smash the person to pieces: the huge elephant hoof steps on the person, and the person is crushed.
They turned into meat cakes. The Qing army's war horses were so frightened that they ran around and screamed, no matter how much the riders shouted and reined in, it was of no avail.
For a time, the so-called brave Eight Banners soldiers were rushed by the war elephants and were thrown into chaos. Countless people fell off their horses. Some clever Qing soldiers stretched their bows and shot arrows at the riders on the elephants. Unfortunately, the riders on the elephants' backs were all covered in heavy armor.
There is also an iron mask on his face, making it extremely difficult to injure him.
War elephants can reach speeds of thirty kilometers per hour when charging, and cannot simply be neutralized by infantry phalanxes equipped with spears, unlike cavalry. The power of war elephants' charges lies in their immense strength. They overwhelm
The enemy's formation. Trample the enemy's soldiers, brandish their tusks to disrupt the fight.
The part of the enemy's army that has not been overwhelmed will at least be driven aside by the charge of the war elephant, or retreat under its pressure. In addition, the war elephant does not need to be in contact with the enemy to cause panic.
In the face of a charge, the enemy will be invincible out of fear. The cavalry is not immune to the elephants, because the horses are not familiar with the scent of the elephants and can easily be frightened in front of the elephants.
Due to the elephant's thick skin and armor, it is extremely difficult to kill or defeat war elephants on the battlefield. The huge advantages of height and weight of war elephants play a considerable protective role for their riders. The driver controls the war elephant.
, there are two more archers in the war building, using bows and crossbows to kill the enemies, while those who are close use spears to defend themselves.
War elephants collided in front of them, and Ming troops killed them in the back. The Qing army's formation was in chaos, and there was too little room for maneuver on this flat land, so they had to retreat step by step.
"Mingjin, retreat!" Gushan'er Zhenzhuoluo issued a wise order. The chaotic formation could no longer organize an attack. For the Eight Banners troops who were all cavalry, the retreat would cause very few casualties. This was different from the infantry.
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The chaotic sound of horse hoofs sounded, and the Qing army began to retreat along the road. The wounded soldiers and those who lost their horses obviously had no way out. Gushan'e Zhenzhuoluo finally looked back at the Ming army's flag in the distance, biting it bitterly
Clenching his teeth. Li Dingguo, the false king of the Jin Dynasty, the most powerful general in the Southern Ming Dynasty, finally failed to defeat him in exchange for his own prominent reputation! Gushan'er Zhenzhuoluo turned his head and rode away, as if he wanted to put this regret and
Put all the resentment behind you.
In the Battle of Nanhua County, Jin King Li Dingguo led 15,000 Ming troops, defeated the 6,000 Manchurian Eight Banners cavalry, and killed more than a thousand, effectively containing Chu Xiong's Qing army. This was a showdown between elites, and Li Dingguo's men
Although there were fewer generals than those selected by Zhu Yongxing and Bai Wen, the number of veterans was the largest. There were more than 10,000 troops. They were the Ming army that former Guang Guo Gong He Jiuyi withdrew from Nanning, Guangxi into Yunnan Province.
Moreover, among the generals of the Southern Ming Dynasty, King Li Dingguo of Jin had the most psychological advantage against the Eight Banners of Manchuria. Only he led his army to engage in large-scale mobile and field battles with the Eight Banners of Manchuria in Hengyang, and killed Prince Jingjin Nikan.
Dare to fight in the field and good at field fighting, this is what Zhu Yongxing currently lacks. But he is also pleased that the famous general Li Dingguo has finally cheered up and regained his confidence. It is worth looking forward to achieving greater glory in the future.
At the same time, Zhu Yongxing also realized the shortcomings of excessive military expansion and was determined to make adjustments and improvements. In terms of military strength, there are now nearly 60,000 troops in eastern Yunnan, southern Yunnan, and Annan, but there are too many new soldiers. The combat effectiveness is not strong.
As for the local soldiers who were assisted by the chieftains, Zhu Yongxing did not dare to count too much. Therefore, wars were everywhere, but the number of Qing troops annihilated was not very large. He used force to force the enemy, but did not directly encircle the Qing army group.
Plan of attack.
The Qing army stationed in Shiping lost more than 10,000 auxiliary troops and more than 2,000 combat troops along the way. They retreated to Jinning at a very slight cost. I have to say that this is a pity because Zhu Yongxing is not confident in the combat effectiveness of the army.
Dare not be caused by the wide opening of the lion's mouth.
The army can no longer be expanded. Food and wages are one problem, and changing the strategy of elite troops is another reason. Moreover, Liu Xuanchu's guess is right. Zhu Yongxing does not want to capture Kunming at the moment. While using the climate and terrain of Yunnan Province to contain it, he will consume the Qing Dynasty.
Army, while encroaching on Annan, advancing into Shu and Guangxi, developing the Mekong Delta, laying a solid foundation, and accumulating money and food. This is a big strategy. It will not change.
The fierce offensive slowed down unknowingly. The Ming army posed a threat to Kunming in the southeast and southwest. The occupied area advanced northward to Ashan, Tonghai and Maitreya. The southern Yunnan headquarters moved to Lin'an Prefecture (now Jianshui).
.The East Yunnan Command was newly established, located in Yanshan County, Weimo Prefecture. It could not only threaten Kunming to the southeast, but also send troops to Guangxi. It left Funing County in the east to take Tianzhou Tuzhou (now Baise).
Fang Guangchen's analysis of "the weak compete with the strong, and the poor compete with the rich for wealth" actually makes some sense, but it is not entirely correct. Now, the Qing court, which is saddled with a huge mess, cannot be called wealthy.
Even due to the continuous use of troops, the finances were very difficult (history was that in the 18th year of Shunzhi, they even broke their promise and re-levied the "three rates" added in the late Ming Dynasty). Of course, it is true to talk about strength and weakness. The Qing Dynasty was strong and Ming Dynasty was weak, but Fang Guangchen obviously
I have never read the article "On Protracted War", let alone the subtle theory contained in it.
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"Use the old to lead the new". This is a good way to make the recruits mature as soon as possible, but it does not have to be one belt and one. East and south Yunnan will face the pressure of the Qing army directly, so they will use one belt two, or one belt three; Annan is relatively safe
, you can use one belt of five, or one belt of seven, or even one belt of ten. In this way, you can quickly form a strong force and a large number of new troops who dare to fight. Moreover, whether a veteran leads one recruit or five, it does not matter to the growth of the recruits.
Big difference.
Of course, this will also lead to the phenomenon that some units have strong combat effectiveness and some units have weak combat effectiveness. However, since there are more people and horses, it is normal and unavoidable to have different combat effectiveness. The commander can make reasonable deployment according to the battlefield situation.
As soon as the war eased, Zhu Yongxing began to deploy troops to increase the proportion of veterans in the Ming Army in southern and eastern Yunnan. On the other hand, the proportion of new recruits in the Ming Army in the rear was greatly increased. The recruits in eastern and southern Yunnan were also selected.
The stronger ones stayed behind, while those with weaker bodies and willpower were moved to the rear.
The wars they experienced and the differences in their troops also gave the Ming armies of the two groups in eastern Yunnan and southern Yunnan different combat qualities and expertise. After the offensive and defensive battles in Yuanjiang in southern Yunnan, their armies were better equipped for defense and harassment.
With more experience, the musket equipment rate was slightly higher; the Ming Army in eastern Yunnan added a large number of Tong (Zhuang) and Yao recruits, who were better at mountain and jungle warfare, mostly with cold weapons, and were more ferocious and ferocious like wolf soldiers in combat.
"The wolf soldiers are the most ferocious in the world." The Zhuang people are world-famous for their bravery and proficiency in fighting. Whether it is the anti-Japanese war, the anti-Qing war, or the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, this has been clearly proved. However, the chieftain system has a certain influence on Zhu Yongxing's large-scale recruitment of Zhuang soldiers.
The considerable obstacles can only be solved for the time being by expelling people, granting land, and enlisting in the army to become good men. Of course, Zhu Yongxing has also prepared a follow-up strategy. For the local officials and local officials who have great resentment among the people and are less powerful, he will use the method of beating local tyrants.
There should be little resistance to the land-based approach. On the contrary, it can still gain the support and support of many oppressed and exploited people.
Use force to control the enemy. Zhu Yongxing still implements this idea. The current situation cannot be said to have the upper hand, but the southern Yunnan is connected together, plus the western Yunnan, which forms a strong barrier to Kunming, Chuxiong, and Qujing occupied by the Qing army.
Threats, big or small, made the Qing army in Yunnan Province want to defend these key points and cities, but they lacked mobile troops and were confused as to how to proceed.
If you attack the west, you will come from the east; if you attack the east, you will come from the south. The mobilized and inspired Ming army in Yunnan Province, including the native soldiers who rose up to resist the Qing Dynasty, are no longer scattered. With unified command and the power of coordinated operations, the Qing army has considerable
The feeling of losing sight of the other.
Looking at their respective occupied areas, the Qing army still occupies northeastern Yunnan, which is a relatively prosperous and prosperous area, especially big cities like Chuxiong and Kunming. The main occupied area of the Ming army is still outside Sanjiang, which is said to be a borderland.
A bit excessive. But in fact, except for Yongchang and Dali, which are relatively famous, there are really no famous cities.
"Rural areas encircling cities"? "People's War"? Well, it is somewhat interesting, but it is not a complete copy. Instead, there are very big changes and changes based on the actual situation.
What was once prosperous and prosperous will become desolate and depressed due to the ravages of the Qing army and violent expropriations; what was once a frontier land can also be developed and prospered under the guidance of correct policies.
With the increase in the population under the rule and the continuous influx of refugees, the Annan land occupied by the Ming army was fully developed, but also showed signs of inadequacy. The plan to continue to expand the land was forced to accelerate the pace of implementation. Zhu Yongxing
After everything was arranged, we immediately rushed to Ha Long to make the final implementation of this plan.
Zhu Yongxing wanted to ride a simple car, and even wanted to take a boat along the Red River straight down to Thang Long and then transfer to Haiphong. However, his subordinates were unanimously opposed. After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Yongxing also felt that he was impatient and rash.
Prevent misfortune first and not harm later. Know and act prudently. A gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall and take it lightly. After this year of struggle, hard work, and struggle, the remnant armies of the Southern Ming Dynasty from all walks of life have been kneaded together.
Together, the chieftain of Dian Province helped the Ming Dynasty with his righteousness. Coupled with Zhu Yongxing's identity, he was already the leader of the anti-Qing forces in the southwest and the glue of all forces.
If Zhu Yongxing had an accident at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not to mention the psychological impact on people, as long as there is no successor who can satisfy and trust all parties, unity will be an empty talk, and internal strife is likely to happen again.
Even if they are not attacking each other, as long as they cannot coordinate operations and cooperate with each other, the situation in Yunnan Province will most likely take a turn for the worse and fall into passivity.
It turns out that I am already so important. I am not only the banner of resistance to the Qing Dynasty, but also the hope of everyone, and the supreme leader of course. Zhu Yongxing was secretly proud, but he had to follow the arrangements of his subordinates. With safety as the first priority, he was escorted by five hundred cavalry.
They also left all the areas controlled by the Ming army. Although it was a long and time-consuming detour, it was absolutely foolproof.
Starting from Tuyen Quang, we traveled through Beihu, Nali, Binh Gia, Lang Son, Dinh Lip, and finally to Halong. Although Zhu Yongxing rushed on the road regardless of his fatigue, it took him seven days to reach his destination.
At this time, there was no name for Ha Long Bay, and it was known by names such as An Bang, Nv Thuy, and Van Don. It was once the place where the first ancient commercial port in Annan was built, but now it has long been replaced by other places.
When he arrived in Halong, Zhu Yongxing summoned Deng Yao, Chen Shangchuan and others who had already arrived here before going to the beach to enjoy the scenery of Halong Bay.
What made Zhu Yongxing somewhat surprised was that the newly ennobled one was Jinghaibo Deng Yao. He currently had Longmen in his hands, but after receiving Zong Shouyi's edicts and orders, he acted vigorously and resolutely, using ships to continuously transport the soldiers and their families from Longmen.
, the newly built thatched bamboo houses in Halong Town are the residences of these immigrants.
"Your Highness, the Qing army in Guangdong is deploying troops and intends to attack Longmen by land and water." Deng Yao took the initiative to report the current situation in Longmen, which answered Zhu Yongxing's doubts. "At the end of the day, the generals are outnumbered and it may be difficult to resist."
In real history, the Qing army did conquer Longmen in April 1660 (the 17th year of Shunzhi). Deng Yao had no choice but to become a monk and hide in Guangxi. He was seized by the Qing government and died.
"Although Longmen has been a place fought for by military strategists of all ages, it is difficult to defend it, so just abandon it!" Zhu Yongxing did not criticize him harshly, and also understood Deng Yao's approach of evacuating his family members just in case, "only leaving
A small number of soldiers and generals will leave by boat if the Qing army is strong. If the Qing army does not come to attack, they will stay here to spy on the enemy."
"Your Highness is wise." Deng Yao bowed his hands in thanks and complimented: "I heard that Your Highness won another great victory in Yunnan Province. The Qing army was trapped in several isolated cities. We, the Ming Dynasty, will regain control of Yunnan Province soon."
"It's easier said than done." Zhu Yongxing shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Although the Qing army lost a lot of ground, its strength was not greatly damaged. The war in Yunnan Province may last for a long time."
While talking, Zhu Yongxing had been looking at Deng Yao, observing his behavior and movements, and trying to figure out his character and temperament. Deng Yao also noticed it, so he lowered his head slightly, not daring to look at Zhu Yongxing, and his sweat slowly broke out.
come out.
"Why hasn't Yang Er arrived yet?" Zhu Yongxing asked in a deep voice with an unhappy tone.
"Your Highness." Zong Shouyi cupped his hands and said, "General Yang was overjoyed to receive the order and wanted to come to see His Highness right away. However, his deputy Huang Jinyan said that the Qing army was about to attack Jinxia, and he was afraid that His Highness Yanping would be summoned.
To assist in the battle, we need to communicate first and then make a decision."
Zhu Yongxing sneered and said: "Huang Jin, the first born to be rebellious, will definitely overcome him; Yang Er, even though he was granted a title but did not obey the order, he still can't get rid of it - hehe."
Chen Shangchuan's face changed color, and he hurriedly raised his hands and said: "Your Highness, please calm down. Yang Yandi has indeed lived up to His Highness's expectations. However, since he resolutely resisted the Qing Dynasty, I hope Your Highness can forgive me a little."
"Resolutely resist the Qing Dynasty, but they do their own thing and don't obey orders. How can they achieve anything?" Zhu Yongxing stood up suddenly and said loudly: "The Manchu Qing Dynasty has occupied most of China, but everyone still has their own selfish interests. They don't distinguish between priorities. They are selfish.
Take the path of destruction. Thinking that by sealing me, I am asking for help from him, it is really ridiculous."
Deng Yao, Chen Shangchuan and others also stood up quickly, looking worried and terrified.
Taking advantage of the situation to get angry, Zhu Yongxing was just trying to frighten and beat these new generals who came to serve.
"Without Yang Er, our Ming Dynasty has no hope of reviving the Ming Dynasty? Hum hum." Zhu Yongxing felt that it was almost done, so he sat down again and calmed his breathing with a cold snort.