Only by being there, Zhu Yongxing could truly appreciate how difficult it is to fight on Gaoligong Mountain. The top of the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, and the cold is so cold that it makes people shiver; the mountainside is neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, so it is spring. However, at the foot of the mountain, the sun is scorching, and you can sweat profusely while eating watermelon. In this environment where the seasons change instantly, what is more tested is the will of the soldiers, rather than their combat strength.
Moreover, it is not yet the rainy season, the man-eating drought locusts have not yet come out, and the time has not yet come when the beautiful Ruchun mountainside can become colder than the Yama Palace. Gaoligong Mountain in the rainy season is far from normal. Without an umbrella, it would be as simple as getting soaked. The same wet clothes would become a life-threatening noose for countless people in Gaoligong Mountain.
Zhu Yongxing did not dare to expect that the soldiers he led would have the disgusting tenacity of the Japanese devils, and he did not dare to expect that they would have the historical tenacity, courage and tenacity to be inspired, and they were not afraid of Japan, which was known for its willingness to die. The Japanese Expeditionary Force in China.
What is worrying is also the logistics support. The road from Tengchong to Gaoligong Mountain will become muddy during the rainy season, and the transportation of supplies that are not particularly sufficient will become extremely difficult. Of course, Zhu Yongxing cannot imagine that his soldiers will be like the Japanese. The Japs rely on eating the corpses of their companions to persevere.
After thinking about it, Zhu Yongxing found helplessly that no matter whether the blockade was effective or not, and no matter whether the Qing army retreated or not, once the rainy season came, his best choice was to retreat from the Gaoligong Mountains, which was both beautiful and strange, but also dangerous and unpredictable.
What is this called? It should be called "It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice"! If you don't have a strong and brave army that dares to fight, fight hard, and is brave and tenacious, even if you have many fantastic ideas and many tactics that transcend the times, you can't do your best. Shi Wei. Just like Taizu, if you give him a group of child soldiers, you won't be able to unleash the essence of guerrilla warfare!
It is a similar situation now. The ambush position chosen was not the most favorable mountain top, but the second best mountainside, taking into account the impact of climate and environment on the troops. Although Zhu Yongxing made some preparations in advance, it would be difficult for people living in subtropical areas to People put out enough clothes and quilts to withstand the cold winter, which is obviously an unrealistic request.
Thinking and weighing, Zhu Yongxing fell asleep again at some point. At this time, the clouds in the east were whitening and getting brighter, and the sun of a new day was about to burst out.
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The morning fog dispersed under the drive of the sun, and the surrounding scenery became clear. The wild flowers in the grass showed off their colors to the rising sun, and the fragrant smell dissolved and volatilized in the heat, but there was deathly silence all around.
After trekking in the middle of the night, the Qing army seemed a little dispirited. The mountain roads were as rugged as chicken intestines and difficult to navigate. In some places, there were no roads at all. They could only cut down weeds and branches to make a way. Even if they were traveling lightly, armor must be carried. Now that the armor bag is carried on the body, it is as heavy as a hill, which shows that the energy of the Qing army has been exhausted.
Wang Jinbao wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked around for a while, and waved his hands to order the soldiers to move on. Didn't he know that the troops needed a rest, but the surrounding environment was not suitable, and the drinking water he carried was consumed very quickly during the arduous march. , there was not much left. He had to find a water source first before he could stop the troops and recover their strength.
The complex terrain of the mountains and canyons made Wang Jinbao feel that outflanking would be a difficult task. In this place with clusters of rock cliffs and dense jungles, he could not see where the gray slopes were. He could only roughly judge that they had bypassed them.
There, we entered the heart of the mountain.
Despite this, Wang Jinbao did not lose confidence. On the contrary, he felt that the outflanking had been mostly successful, and the enemy should not have noticed it, otherwise there would be no ambush in the dangerous place he passed.
The sun became hotter, and the steps of the Qing army became heavier. The terrain was high and low, with dense forests and deep grass on both sides of the trail, and mountain grass up to two meters high. In some areas, there were low thorn bushes, and in other places there were steep canyons.
.Strictly speaking, it is not a canyon, but a gap between two strangely shaped rock cliffs.
The tinkling sound was faintly audible, and it was the sound of running water. The flowing rushing sound was faintly heard. After concluding that it was not the sound of wind blowing leaves, Wang Jinbao secretly asked God to bless him, and he shouted happily: "Brothers
, there is a small river ahead, speed up!"
Hope brought strength to the tired and thirsty Qing army. They turned into a small road, which was a canyon several meters wide, dozens of meters high and no more than forty or fifty meters long. They looked up and saw the sun shining down from above.
It's dizzying and heart-stopping.
Looking further forward, there was a small stream happily gushes out from the gap in the mountain, making a tinkling sound, winding like a green snake and not knowing where it was going. After stopping to observe for a moment, the leading Qing soldiers entered the canyon.
They have already passed through a dangerous place. Although the terrain here can be ambushed, it no longer counts in their minds.
By the time the Chinese army led by Wang Jinbao arrived at the mouth of the canyon, the leading troops of the Qing army had already passed through, shouting and running towards the clear stream. Their actions undoubtedly inspired the Qing army behind them and set an example. Even Wang Jinbao
All are infected.
Zhu Yongxing gave up ambush arrangements in several dangerous places. His concern for taking care of the Ming army actually made Wang Jinbao lower his vigilance. This gave him the illusion that the outflanking was completely unexpected by the enemy. In addition to the difficult and dangerous roads, there would be no plans.
Other troubles.
The Qing troops poured into the canyon in a steady stream. The forwards passed by, and most of the Chinese troops passed by. The rearguard also began to rush towards the exciting sweet stream. They were so thirsty for the suffocating breath that climbed over the mountains and ridges and emerged from the ancient trees and old forests.
For a dying soldier, the ding-dong of the creek is the most beautiful and refreshing song.
Suddenly, a dark cloud blocked the sunlight, and a huge boulder fell from the sky, hitting several excited Qing soldiers to death or injury. Amid the screams, the rocks above the canyon were smashed one after another.
When they came down, the Qing troops screamed one after another, and blood and flesh flew everywhere.
Ambushed! As soon as Wang Jinbao tasted the clear and cool stream, the joy in his heart was driven away by the sudden attack. His heart couldn't help but "thump", and a kind of shocking fear struck his heart. His body and mind seemed to be...
The stream water soaked through him, and the coldness instantly filled his body.
The rain of stones kept falling, not only killing the Qing troops in the canyon, but also tending to block the roads. But the Qing troops passing through the canyon had no choice but to watch, because they could not find the road to the top of the canyon.
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"The whole army is in armor, and the front army is preparing to attack and rush up the mountain." Wang Jinbao's roar woke up the Qing army who was in panic and was at a loss what to do.