Under the slope of the Ming army's position, there were piles of twisted and entangled corpses of the Yuan army.
The northern snowfields that were originally covered in silver have now turned into blood. The only color that can be seen in the field of vision is shocking red.
Billowing black smoke rose in the air, and when you took a deep breath, the choking smoke was actually mixed with the aroma of burnt human flesh.
Boom! A cannonball hit accurately in front of the Yuan army's formation. There was a loud bang. The last slingshot in the Yuan army's formation broke in half. They lost their only long-range strike weapon. After fighting for a day, they
At most, they only touched the periphery of the Ming army's position, but countless people died.
Aza Shili, King of the Northern Yuan and Liao Dynasties, looked at the gloomy sky, with a trace of unwillingness flashing in his eyes.
Tabin Timur said in his ear, "Father, fight day and night! The Ming army's firearms are powerful. If you fight during the day, you will risk your life!"
During the day's battle, many times the Yuan army almost sacrificed their lives to pile up in front of the Ming army. But in the blink of an eye, the heart-stopping rounds of volleys of fire cannons in the Ming army's position directly shattered the charging Yuan army.
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No matter what kind of armor, no matter what kind of shield, they can't bear it.
Okay, prepare for the night battle! Aza said unwillingly.
In fact, no one is willing to chew this bone again. Li Jinglong's side is throwing guns, artillery, kerosene, and explosive iron lumps at him as if they are free of charge. Moreover, that despicable villain still occupies a geographically dangerous place, right here
The top is acting like a coward, leaving people helpless. No.
But after taking this place, they, the Yuan army, would never be able to go home safely. Because the cavalry scouts at the rear of the rear team had already discovered the movements of the pursuing Ming army.
If we can't take this place and the Ming army comes again, then there will probably be no Uliangha tribe left in the world!
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More than 600 people died and more than 300 people were injured. Most of the dead were hit by Tatar trebuchets, and the injured were all caused by Tatar bows and arrows!
Twenty-six muskets were blasted, three cannons were blasted, and eight gunners were wounded!
We have enough pellets and gunpowder, as well as strong fire oil. The brothers used a lot of it today, and I'm afraid they won't be able to supply it tomorrow!
In addition, your treasure that is packed in the box has not been moved yet!
Li Laowai took a notebook and reported the accounts next to Li Jinglong with a trembling voice.
After a day of fighting, Li Jinglong was exhausted and his eyes were bloodshot. He listened expressionlessly without any reaction.
The owner of the house? Li Laowai shouted.
Li Jinglong turned to look at him, brothers, do you have anything to eat?
Li Laowai thought about it, the firewood in the camp would be enough for Baba to eat for two meals!
What do you mean, after eating a hot meal, you won't be as excited when you go to bed at night? Li Jinglong asked.
The latter looked at him, lowered his head and said nothing.
Take out the remaining fire oil...
Before Li Jinglong finished speaking, Mr. Li said anxiously, "The head of the family is in trouble. It's not a last resort..."
Now it is a last resort! Li Jinglong smiled bitterly. There is no fire at night, and the brothers can't stand it. How many of them will be able to stand up tomorrow morning? As he said this, he wrapped himself in a big cloak. I'm afraid that if he doesn't die in battle, he will freeze to death first.
Got it!
There was only so much left at the beginning, so I took out all the kerosene and used the backup...?
You can use it if you are allowed to use it. When a person is alive, his backup plan is useful, but when he is dead, what backup plan will he need? Li Jinglong’s voice is unquestionable. He looks into the distance. Now our biggest backup plan is to hope for peace and an early death.
Come here, grandma Cao!
When Li Laowai heard this, he sighed and turned around.
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What is this?
Hey, how did you get the kerosene?
This thing can choke people to death!
Brothers, stay away, you'll be damned if you get it!
Li Laowai and Li Jinglong's personal guards carefully carried the fire oil to the battlefield, causing the soldiers to talk about it.
Later, I saw these personal guards measuring the distance and counting the number of people with their steps. They poured the hot oil into the iron basin or directly into the pit at the bottom.
Come here and tell you how to use it?
Li Laowai called a Qianhu family to come over, took a lighted torch, and threw it into an iron basin filled with kerosene.
With a crash, the flames burst into flames.
Although they were still a little afraid of these fierce fire oils that killed people without blood, the soldiers were still surrounded by the scorching flames and in the cold wind. They couldn't help but get closer and surrounded them.
The smell is choking, but it's better than freezing to death! Li Laowai continued to tell the soldiers around him, just let him light it like this, and be careful not to get it on his body. If the fire is too small, stir it a few times with a stick!
As he said that, he warned carefully, remember, don’t face the wind. It’s very windy at night. If you’re not careful, we’ll all get burned! However, we can’t live without wind. If there’s no wind, we’ll choke to death.
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The soldiers nodded ignorantly, couldn't help but stretched out their hands, and enjoyed themselves.
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Fierce fire oil has always been used in military affairs. It can be traced back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Later, it was used when Zhao and Song unified the world and fought with the Southern Tang Dynasty. Later, the Song-Jin war and the Song-Yuan war were the most important in the military.
Materials.
In the Mengxi written talk of the Song Dynasty, it was recorded in detail that this product was produced and used in the Central Plains. Even when the Song Dynasty and Xixia were at odds for years and the forests were decreasing due to deforestation, Shen Kuo once said in the book,
This thing will be popular in the world in the future.
However, this is rare in the east, west and south. Historically, the southern dynasties could only purchase it from foreign countries in Southeast Asia and other places. To this day, the tribute given to the Ming Dynasty by occupying the city includes 84 barrels of fire oil every year.
When Li Wenzhong, the previous generation of Cao Guogong, led an expedition to Mobei and stationed troops at Yumen Pass, he learned to use this thing from the locals. Therefore, these Li family soldiers also knew a little bit about the use of these things.
Fire gives people hope.
Under the blazing firelight, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were reflected, with their honest and scarred faces full of smiles.
When the hot meal was delivered, I held the hot food in my hands and lit the fire. Even though the smoke from the kerosene made people cough violently, it still felt like I was in heaven.
Not long after, a loud cheer suddenly erupted from the battlefield.
Their commander-in-chief, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, personally came to patrol the camp. He comforted the injured soldiers and spoke unscrupulously to the soldiers.
The soul of an army is the commander. When the commander is there, the soldiers will feel at ease. If the commander loves his soldiers as his sons, the soldiers will be willing to sacrifice their lives.
Eat your damn slowly, you're going to starve to death!
Li Jinglong, wearing mottled iron armor, patrolled back and forth in the camp, laughing loudly and saying, "Why are you eating so fast? There are plenty in the kitchen!"
Brace yourselves, don't let the Tatars pick off the guy who is eating. After the war, a big bowl of wine and a big piece of meat will be considered mine!
After Li Jinglong finished speaking, a veteran stood up with his rice bowl and laughed loudly, "Master, did you promise to take the children to have fun on the Qinhuai River?"
Why, are you afraid that I will forget? Li Jinglong smiled and scolded, remember, everything I spit is like nails, and it will be mine after the battle! I'm afraid, when the time comes, a coward like you will just shout happily,
If you really get on the stage, just fuck one, two, three!
Who doesn’t know that I’m famous for being so powerful? The veteran argued loudly, “The villain is not afraid of failure, but of you, the Duke of Guo. He drinks wine, eats meat and looks for young wives. Your family cannot bear it and makes Duke Cao poor.”
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I'm happy when I'm poor! Li Jinglong laughed loudly and said, damn it, even if I break the pot and sell iron, I still have to lead you to kill him to be happy!
As soon as he said this, there were smirks everywhere in the military camp.
Li Jinglong continued to move forward, constantly joking and saying hello to the soldiers around him.
When they reached the thousand-man team on the side, the Qianhu who led the team came over a little bit. This Qianhu was the officer on the flank where Li Dawang and the others were. Even when the Tatars came up during the day, they were a little confused. The veterans under his command were not convinced.
He, Qianhu, came out of martial arts.
Marshal! Na Qianhu said in a low voice.
It's you! Li Jinglong smiled, saying that he and Qianhu were also acquaintances. After all, Qianhu had just graduated from martial arts and served as soldiers under him.
Something is going to happen in the end...
You don’t look like a man when you hesitantly talk! Li Jinglong said with a solemn face.
The Qianhu took a few steps forward and continued to whisper, the veterans under General Mo are not very obedient...
How many years have you been fighting? Li Jinglong asked.
Qianhu was stunned, it was the first time!
What about the veterans? Li Jinglong asked again.
A lifetime? Qianhu asked in confusion.
There is an old man in the family who is a treasure. I was afraid that you would make mistakes in leading the troops, so I asked you to lead these veterans! Li Jinglong lectured with a straight face, you said they didn't obey you, did you do anything to convince them? Besides, they didn't obey.
Have you ever disobeyed your military orders, or crossed your border to gang up on you?
Qianhu thought about it and shook his head in shame, no!
If I were you, with no qualifications or experience at all, I would treat these veterans like fathers when I met them! Li Jinglong continued, what are the values of being a soldier? The first is military exploits, the second is qualifications, and the third is digging your heart out. What are you doing now?
You are their Qianhu, so Bi always wants to suppress them. You want to get along with them and make them think that you are a good person and worthy of their efforts!
The general finally understood! The thousand households looked ashamed.
Those of you who have read books have this stinking problem of being too ambitious and too weak! Li Jinglong continued to curse, let me tell you, let alone Qianhu. Am I still a general of the Zhu Kingdom? Looking at these veterans, aren’t you smiling?
You will eventually realize your mistake!
Go, lead the troops well, and don't talk nonsense to me again! If you can lead, lead them. If I can't, let someone else lead them!