A burst of smoke rose, and ten muskets fired at the same time. Then one row of musketeers retracted their guns and retreated, while another row of musketeers moved forward and opened fire. After five rounds of shooting, Wang Jinbao and the wounded soldiers in front of the formation had all fallen to the ground.
"The defeat has been decided. Those who abandon their weapons and surrender will avoid death." Zhu Yongxing shouted at the remaining Qing troops on the hillside.
Chen Yiyao was stunned for a moment, with a complicated expression on his face, and then shouted: "Your Highness, please show mercy, and those who surrender will avoid death."
"Whoever surrenders will avoid death! Whoever surrenders will avoid death! Whoever surrenders will avoid death..." The Ming army either banged their swords and shields or hit the ground with their rifles. They shouted neatly and loudly and began to advance in formation with an overwhelming momentum.
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It’s not that I can count, it’s that the tragic history that I’m familiar with has happened like this before; it’s not that I have received a sign from heaven and can create a murderous weapon that shakes the heavens and the earth, but it’s that I have hundreds of years of experience than you. Zhu Yongxing stands here.
On the mountain ridge, I looked at this once beautiful scenery, but now it has a sad and beautiful scenery.
After the death of their general, the last three hundred Qing troops completely lost their fighting spirit and surrendered in the face of the overwhelmingly superior Ming army. In this battle, more than five hundred Qing troops were attacked in the canyon and died, and they desperately attacked the mountain again.
Nearly a thousand were killed in the battle, more than three dozen were wounded, more than three hundred surrendered, and the entire army of two thousand elite troops was wiped out.
Although the Ming army and the Mengshan Croat armed forces had geographical advantages, more than 400 people were killed and more than 200 wounded, and almost one-third of the 2,000 troops were killed. As for the 500 Dai troops led by Dao Bailong,
The soldiers were arranged by Zhu Yongxing to ambush the Qing army at the top of the canyon, with almost no casualties. But Dao Bailong's heart was not easy. Zhu Yongxing arranged for him and his troops to the top of the canyon, seemingly caring for him, but it also made him feel
He felt that Zhu Yongxing did not trust him.
The Hui Slope blocking the enemy, the ambush in the canyon, coupled with the fight Dao Bailong witnessed from a distance on the top of the canyon, and the series of earth-shattering explosions, made him have great awe of Zhu Yongxing and hesitation about himself.
A hesitant decision gave rise to deep doubts.
Perhaps we should be like the Mengshan Ke Clan and use the strength of the entire clan to fight for His Highness. Now that the leader of the Mengshan Ke Clan is the commander-in-chief of Annan, Annan Gaoping is equivalent to the vassal land rewarded by His Highness. If he makes meritorious service in the future
, the vassal land is more than just Gaoping, and the official position is more than just the commander-in-chief. Although this goal seems far away, the Mengshan Ke clan can fight bloody battles for it, and they must have seen the hope of success in it.
It is said that His Highness received help from the gods, and his plans for entering Yunnan were very big. After repeated observations, His Highness did appear to be a hegemonic king, and indeed had an admirable miraculous plan! Dao Bailong was accompanied by more than a dozen guards.
From the top of the canyon to the top of the mountain ridge, I walked very slowly, but my mind was spinning rapidly, weighing and analyzing, and finally made up my mind.
"General Chen, do you know why I stopped you from killing the Qing general Wang Jinbao? It is understandable for a general to kill the enemy in front to inspire the morale of the army, but you are the commander-in-chief of the army!" Dao Bailong was not far away.
I heard that Zhu Yongxing was instructing Chen Yiyao.
"That's because His Highness loves and protects the general. How could the general not know in his heart?" Chen Yiyao bowed slightly. After this battle, his attitude towards Zhu Yongxing became much more respectful.
"The general has the position of a general, and the soldiers have the position of soldiers. In the army, everyone must perform their duties, command, and fight smoothly." Zhu Yongxing pointed to Chen Yiyao's general flag and continued: "Your position is there, not like an elephant.
Like a small soldier, he rushes forward and stabs people. Taking the lead is what mid-level and lower-level officers should do. Being a general is to coordinate the overall situation and command comprehensively. Once the general is injured or killed, do you know what kind of impact it will have?
?The morale of the army is in chaos, morale is low, and the battle that can be won may be overturned. That Wang Jinbao is an example. If he had been supervising the charge from behind, the battle may not be over by now. How could the remaining Qing troops be so happy?
Surrender? Our army will suffer even greater casualties."
"General, I understand." Chen Yiyao just wanted to kill the enemy general and win a prize in front of Zhu Yongxing when the victory was already decided. How could he not understand the meaning of Zhu Yongxing's words?
Of course, this is also a habitual and traditional thinking. It is not that Chen Yiyao does not know what the general should do. In ancient times, generals often had the habit of fighting directly with enemy generals to determine the outcome. It seemed that in addition to a battle of wits,
If you fight one-on-one and kill the enemy's general from his horse, you will have a greater sense of accomplishment.
Zhu Yongxing nodded, and his tone became deeper, "The names of our fallen soldiers must be counted clearly. Warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country should enjoy the incense and sacrifices of future generations forever, and there should be memorial tablets for their sacrifices. Wounded soldiers must also be cared for and treated well.
, record it down, and describe the merits later. I don’t think you can simply behead someone to record merits in the future. As for the detailed regulations, let me think about it carefully.”
"It's admirable that Your Highness is so considerate of the soldiers. I will do it right now." Chen Yiyao bowed and saluted, his armor clanking, and he turned and walked away.
In the feudal army, the lives of ordinary soldiers were like trash, used as consumables in order to use their lives to earn a future for their officers. If they died or became disabled, they would not receive much compensation, so the leading generals would naturally forget about them quickly and then find a way.
Fill in the gaps. Of course, in any army, soldiers are actually consumables, but in Zhu Yongxing's heart, he was never willing to let these soldiers disappear without a trace.
Zhu Yongxing once heard this sentence: Chinese soldiers are the most unworthy soldiers. The Chinese nation is not a forgetful nation, but they really forget many, many things. This is what he has heard and witnessed in later generations. From now on,
Do your best to allow those martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country to have a resting place. This is the honor and dignity that soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the national anti-aggression war should enjoy.
"Your Highness has a kind heart, and he even remembers the fallen soldiers in his heart." When Dao Bailong saw Chen Yiyao leaving, he stepped forward to salute.
"There are gods three feet above the head. This is a sacrifice and contribution that can never be forgotten. Whoever forgets is shameless; whoever forgets is guilty." Zhu Yongxing stretched out his hand, gave it a virtual support, and said solemnly: "The heroic soul is immortal and will last forever.
In the future, I will build a cemetery for them and erect a towering monument to record their names so that they will always be worshiped and respected by future generations."
Dao Bailong nodded vigorously in agreement, and Zhu Yongxing's words strengthened his determination. Such a noble clan member who is thoughtful and considerate of his subordinates, who is not unkind, does not ignore life, and has a kind heart, is indeed
An object worth investing in.
"Guan Dao Tu, are there no injuries on your side?" Zhu Yongxing asked casually, which was considered a small concern.