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Chapter 249: Southern Expedition (2)

 When we sailed from the city head, the north wind picked up, and the sail sailed straight across the mouth of the Nanhu Lake.

The water was filled with cheers and water was rubbed, and paper was burned in front of the Dragon King Temple.

The young woman scolded Yangliuji and exchanged Huai salt for mandarin fish fat.

You can't get drunk with the new wine you bought, so you can lie down and listen to the song of the neighboring boat and the bamboo branches.

Nanhuzui is located on the Degu Post Road from Jiujiang to Jingdezhen in ancient times, where Poyang Lake flows into the Yangtze River. This poem describes the prosperity of Nanhuzui.

It's a pity that during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, both sides fought for it. It was difficult to exchange salt for fish or sell wine to get drunk!

On Nanhuzui Mountain, Jingguo Marquis Yuan Zongdi has built a large fort with a hundred heavy artillery pieces, facing the entrance of Poyang Lake. At the foot of the mountain, Wanguo Marquis Liu Tichun, Lin Chengcheng, and Li Laiheng's troops have laid out explosives on the lake beach. Cannons, iron caltrops, and horses were used to build the fortress, and two hundred tiger squatting cannons were placed on the base.

After surrendering to Queen Jing who was the supervisor of the country, the equipment of the old army of these invaders has been greatly improved.

"Da da da!"

Gao Bizheng rode a yellow gelding horse and headed straight to Nanhuzui.

"Call!"

They reined in their horses and came to Liu Tichun, Lin Chengcheng and Li Laiheng, asking, "Is there any movement from the Tatars?"

"Commander, there is nothing happening. Don't worry. If the Tatars dare to come, we will send them to Poyang Lake to feed the bastards." Liu Tichun is a veteran of the Breakthrough Army and a veteran of the "Loyalty Camp". He talks to Gao Bizheng very casually.

Gao Bizheng took a look at the camp of the three generals. It had deep trenches and tight barriers. The position in front of the lake beach was well arranged.

Nodding, "I'll go to the mountain and take a look. Don't be careless. I think the Tatars are about to attack."

Go up to Nanhuzui Mountain, and in the big fort on the mountain, the huge cannons are kept spotless.

"Marquis Jingguo, if the Tatars cross the river from now on, your cannons will be aimed at their troop transport ships."

"Commander, just take a look." Yuan Zongdi was full of confidence.

Gao Bizheng is relatively reassured about Nanhuzui. Although he only has 20,000 soldiers and horses in Nanhuzui, they are all veterans of the "Loyalty Camp" and are extremely elite.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The Qing army opened fire. Vice Admiral Lin Guangyuan of the Poyang Lake Navy led a 5,000-strong navy escorting Gushan Ezhen Zhumala, the Han Army's Xianghuang Banner Second Class Jingqi Nihafan Liu Liangzuo, and General Kang Shisheng's 35,000 infantry. Start crossing the lake.

These 40,000 people were just a feint attack. Nikan, leading the main force of the Qing army, had secretly sneaked to the other side of Xingzi City in Nankang Prefecture.

"Shoot!"

Seeing that the Qing warships had entered the effective range of the heavy artillery, Yuan Zongdi waved his flag and fired a hundred cannons.

Gao Bizheng raised his telescope and "bang", a large cannon shell penetrated a small Qing army's escort boat and ignited a fire.

"Good fight," Gao Bizheng praised.

This exploratory attack by the Qing army failed and more than 20 ships were sunk.

Although it was a feint attack, the Qing army dispatched hundreds of ships, and Nikan also had many fake ships built using old wooden boards and placed them on the Hukou pier.

Gao Bizheng was observing with his telescope, and was shocked. The Tatars had so many ships, and it seemed that this was their main force. He said to Yuan Zongdi and other generals: "You are here to hold on tightly, and you are not allowed to retreat even half a step. This is

The commander will return to Jiujiang immediately and send you another three thousand reinforcements."

Returning to Jiujiang Prefecture to govern Dehua City, he summoned Li Yuanyin, the Marquis of Guangchang, and said, "General Li, please bring three thousand soldiers and horses to support Nanhuzui."

Li Yuanyin looked worried, "Commander, the general is worried about Xingzi City. There are only 10,000 troops of Huang Tianlei and General Pan Yongxi there. The general is afraid that if the Tatars cross the lake from there, our army is small and cannot withstand it!"



Gao Bizheng thought for a while and said: "No problem, I will immediately ask the general for help and ask him to send the Dongting Lake Navy to inspect the Xingzi City area."

The Ming Army's Poyang Lake naval commanders Zhou Jintang, Li Changrong, and Zhou Quanbin had 10,000 troops. However, Li Mingzhong's defense focused on Nanchang, the provincial capital. They also focused on patrolling the waters of the Nanchang section of Poyang Lake and rarely visited Jiujiang.

Seeing that the commander was confident, Li Yuanyin said no more and led 3,000 elite troops straight to the mouth of Nanhu.

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In August, Poyang Lake is in the flood season, with surging waves and vast expanse, with water and sky connected, what a spectacular sight!

Yang Guanglie, the commander-in-chief of the Poyang Lake Navy in the Qing Dynasty, led 7,000 navy troops to guard the perimeter to prevent the Ming Navy. Jiangxi Governor Cai Shiying and deputy general Wang Ping led 300 ships and 20,000 green battalion troops as the vanguard, followed by Nikan's

Army.

The Eight Banners soldiers were not good at water warfare, so Nikan asked the Green Camp soldiers to take the vanguard.

"Cuckoo", "Quack"??

Near Xingzi City, there are constantly flying and singing birds. Fanyang Lake is a paradise for migratory birds, including snipe, stork, crane, heron, wild duck, gull, wild goose, eagle, etc., there are many kinds and countless species.

"Why are there so many birds in this ghost lake?"

Nikan cursed.

Ma Guozhu, the governor of Jiangnan beside him, said: "Congratulations to General Dingyuan, this is a good sign. There are many flying birds, indicating that the Ming army on the other side is limited in number and can be easily defeated."

Nikan thought about it and said, "Order the front army to cross the lake as soon as possible before the Ming navy arrives!"

Defending the beaches around Xingzi City were Ming generals Huang Tianlei and Pan Yongxi, both of whom were former subordinates of Jin Shengheng, Duke of Yu. Although their 10,000 troops were few, they were quite good at fighting.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

The two sides exchanged bombardments, and the Qing army was sunk dozens of ships. Taking advantage of the large number of people, they landed ashore.

Huang Tianlei and Pan Yongxi had experienced the extremely cruel defense of Nanchang and had rich defense experience. They dug three trenches behind the lake beach and fired muskets and artillery from behind the trenches, killing countless Qing troops.

"Quickly, fill the ditch. The tiger squats and cannons, shoot! Archers and gunmen come close to cover." Cai Shiying, governor of Jiangxi Province in the Qing Dynasty, hurriedly ordered.

Lieutenant General Wang Ping led his men to dig and fill the trench. Fortunately, the soil near the lake was soft and easy to retrieve.

Huang Tianlei saw Wang Ping's general's armor and called in some old gunners, "You aim at that kid and shoot, if you hit, I will reward him heavily!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Five cannon shots were fired, and one shot shot Wang Ping into a sieve.

The Eight Banners soldiers came ashore. Seeing that the former army still had not broken through the Ming army's defense line, Nikan was furious and asked Cai Shiying: "Why haven't we broken through yet? What a waste. Where is Wang Ping?"

Cai Shiying's face turned pale, "Vice General Wang died in the battle."

Nikki paused and took a closer look. Wang Ping's death was still valuable. The three trenches had almost been filled in.

"A general order is issued to the whole army. Anyone who beheads an enemy general will be rewarded with half his career (Yunqiwei, Manchu Tuoshalahafan)."

Under the temptation of earning a future, the Eight Banners soldiers became excited and rushed towards the Ming army's positions like a tide.

Bashan, Mulyou, Yild, Alashan and other Manchurian generals charged personally.

Pan Yongxi took out a large-tip bow. This kind of bow is equipped with heavy arrows and has strong armor-piercing power.

"Whoosh!"

An arrow shot through the cotton-padded armor of an Eight Banners soldier, and with a burst of blood, he fell to the ground and died.

"Huh?"

Mu You was furious. He was a master archer in the Qing army and also had a recurved bow with a large tip.

"Whoosh", an arrow shot through Pan Yongxi's neck.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The Qing army broke through the Ming army's defense line.

Huang Tianlei brandished his sword and chopped down another cavalryman.

Dorobeletunci admired the bravery of this wise general.

"This Batulu, you have been surrounded. If you are willing to submit, Ben Beile will definitely use him."

"Bah!"

Huang Tianlei spit.

"I don't know how to praise!"

Tunqi winked and said "ta da da", and a dozen or so Geshiha around him rushed towards Huang Tianlei and chopped him into pieces.

The Poyang Lake Navy of the Ming Army rushed to the waters near Xingzi City and found a mess. The Qing Army had already crossed Poyang Lake.


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