Chapter 288 Economy and Party Struggle (18) Liu Xin Battle Report
"...Because the summer heat in Tianzhu was far higher than expected before the war, about 20% of our army's soldiers suffered from heat stroke before the Battle of Kunti. In addition, the garrison troops stationed in various parts of Bangladesh could no longer be deployed. In the end, the pre-war situation was that our army was
Thirty-six thousand people faced the main Mughal force of about 100,000 people led by Akbar himself.
However, Akbar did not press forward with his entire army. Instead, he sent about half of his troops north to Gerald and set up defenses on the front line of Hazaribak. The military discussion in front of our army's formation speculated that this move should be Akbar's receipt of Sali
In response to the news that Prince Mu had proclaimed himself emperor in Bihar, he had no choice but to do so.
The military meeting before the formation believed that under such circumstances, Akbar was attacked to the north and east, which was a God-given opportunity for us. Therefore, our army accelerated its deployment and took the initiative to launch an attack while Akbar's army was not yet stable. The Battle of Kunti also
This started.
Due to the terrain, our army was in a disadvantageous situation in attacking from the rear. We originally planned to lure the Mughal army down the mountain to fight decisively on the plains due to the lack of strength of our army. However, Akbar did not fall into the trap. The enemy army relied on the hills and mountains to deploy defenses and build structures.
Three lines of defense were formed. Our army tested the front line with the forward, but returned with no luck, and found that the enemy's artillery was numerous. Although the range was inferior to ours, the number was equal.
At this time, our army's horse exploration found something else. The Mughal cavalry had gathered on the side of a certain mountain canyon. They might be waiting for a stalemate between our army and their infantry to make a detour and flank attack. They had to take precautions. The military meeting in front of the formation decided to take advantage of our army's plan.
Taking advantage of the longer range of the artillery, a large-scale feint attack was launched first, and the infantry in the rear also acted as if the entire army was about to attack, hoping to lure the enemy into action.
After our army's artillery attack began, the Mughal front army was in a mess, and the first line of defense was shaken. They intended to fight back with artillery, but they were behind your army and retreated into a corner. However, after a short time,
The enemy retreated to the seventh line of defense and did not choose to attack. Your army failed to achieve its combat intentions and was wasted in one day.
The next day, your army continued yesterday's tactics, but found that the enemy had adjusted the distance between the defense line and the deployment of troops. Although your army's artillery fire was far away, due to the low terrain, the enemy's army could engage in an artillery battle with your army before deploying artillery closer. Both sides
No one suffered any losses. In this way, your army was forced to turn the feint attack into an actual attack, and the infantry went out to compete with the enemy for its seventh line of defense.
The infantry of the Mughal Army was of exceptional quality, and was shaken by eight rounds of volley fire from your army. Therefore, the rear line commanded the garrison envoy of Beisu Town, and the Eighth Town of the Old Port Guard Army was temporarily assigned to control the Western Expeditionary Army. The bayonet assault was ordered.
This move resulted in a small victory. With only one attack, the Mughal army was driven out of the defense line, collapsed and retreated. The Western Expeditionary Army then continued to retreat and captured 77 artillery pieces between the enemy's seventh and eighth fronts.
The other four artillery pieces of the army were destroyed by them on their own initiative. However, the pursuit by the Western Expedition Army Headquarters failed, and they were forced in by the enemy who launched a counter-attack earlier and retreated to the seventh line of defense to set up defenses.
At this time, the enemy has lost seven of the eight lines of defense, and the morale of the army must be shaken. After discussing with Gai Yuan, you have decided to use Huang Yingpin as the commander, Gao Siyao, and Huang Nanjin as assistants, and each will lead the headquarters to continue the retreat.
In this battle, the Mughal army was able to advance. Salim's own flag was hung in the formation, and a fierce battle broke out between the two armies. At that time, your army had the advantage of firearms while the enemy army was at a disadvantage. Your army's bayonets were seen.
The blood and bravery are normal, but the enemy is willing to advance a little bit in a decisive battle, which can be said to be a real fire.
In addition, I later sent a letter to inquire about Bo Ni. It is true that Uncle Qi's actions were instructed by you. For this reason, you have attached a map without the information you marked. I will know it at a glance. If I still
If you are not satisfied, I am willing to be punished.
A pre-war count showed that on this day alone, your army had 2,137 killed, 3,143 seriously injured, more than 5,000 seriously injured, and 49 missing. It can be said that it was one of the most costly battles before the start of the Western Expedition, and you actually had the power to pursue it.
When I read the letter at the front, I was pragmatic and smiled bitterly. Although Liu Xin said that he was willing to be punished, the tone between the lines was clear: You have to see if he really wants to punish you?
Faced with such a situation, Low Pragmatic certainly knew that it was not possible for Akbar to continue the Western Expedition with the current lack of troops, not to mention that Bengal was still full of rebellions. It seems that the Western Expedition was not able to win a single Bengal.
Let’s stop and take a look at how Salim and Cen Yunhan will develop.
After a moment of determination, Gao Qi pragmatically picked up the pen and wrote seven words in the blank space at the end of the letter: The above is an example. Then he folded it up and called out: "Gao Qi, take that up and seal it for file before replying."
Although this battle started with your army's victory, Salim's losses were still controllable, and your army's strength was equal to that of the enemy's. The army decided to pursue it, and then withdrew to Bangladesh. Only after your army withdrew did we know that Salim
Mu has declared that the battle is a draw and has ordered Bangladesh and surrounding areas to resist your army on their own.
Naturally, that letter was not a letter sent by a flying pigeon that just arrived today. The low pragmatic pair took it very casually, especially the fact that Akbar and Salim had a battle loss ratio of about 1:2, which made me quite happy.
I was shocked, because that meant that the Mughal Empire's army was indeed very weak in combat right now - although its losses were twice that of Jinghua, Jinghua had always been crushed in the past battles, and that time it was unprecedented.
If Ong Chengyu is not determined, at most he should break through one blockage, fight for Agra to the west, and join forces with your army to the east, but there is no merit in either. Then your army will be able to defeat the main force of Salim at Kunti.
But Ong Chengyu is sitting in Bihar and is very moved. From your point of view, this is not a successful person. I don’t know, but I don’t think so?
Okay, okay, he has a longer-term plan than you now... Really, that was at least eight hundred years ago. Did those who studied geography and geology have their eyes light up when they heard about oil?
There, Liu Xin also drew an ellipse in the northern part of Bo Ni Island. The circled area was only landless and included part of the ocean, and the label next to it only wrote two words: petroleum.
Either because the local area has accepted the Mughals as orthodox, or because of sectarian relations, rebellions have arisen in various parts of Bengal. The King of Bengal (the one supported by Jinghua) suppressed them and turned to you, Weng Chengyu, for help, so your army's original plan can be implemented.
, we can only put down the Bengal rebellion first.
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Those explanations of low pragmatism are obvious at a glance: as long as we control those areas, empty them of Han people or naturalized Han people, and then develop corresponding industries, we can completely control the entire Bo Ni, and other cold tropical rainforests may be difficult to cultivate deeply for the time being.
Even if there is a riot in the area, it is still enough to be feared.
The losses of the Mughal army were even greater. They killed 4,357 people and captured 8,845 people for your army. The number of those who were seriously injured and evacuated and lost due to defeat must be even less. In addition, your army captured the small and large parts of the Mughal army.
Seventy-seven artillery pieces, ordnance and armor, flags, tents and other materials are available and are still being counted.
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After writing today, you have received the latest military report, saying that Salim's small army has gone west, and it seems that there is no intention of returning to Agra (the actual capital of the Mughal Empire at this time, a hundred miles southeast of Germany).
But there are unconfirmed rumors that Salim left a small army of 70,000 to block the east and west main roads of Bihar.
In this battle, the enemy's cavalry was normally brave, but it was inferior to the Mongolians. In particular, the cavalry's horses had lower shoulders than the Mongolian horses, and their ability to charge into the formation was even weaker. If you look at it from behind, you will feel quite relaxed. However, the hollow square formation
The enemy's cavalry was still the same. Although it suffered heavy losses, especially the leading group, Gao Si Gang, who was almost broken twice, it still blocked the enemy's horse momentum in the end, forcing the enemy's cavalry to throw thousands of horses and retreat hastily.
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Low pragmatism immediately raised his consciousness and looked at the blank space on the map. Sure enough, each number outside the circle corresponded to a description. Low pragmatism took a slow glance and found out that they were all based on the population capacity of the place (that is, compared with the surrounding grain-producing areas and small areas).
Yamato Water Supply, etc.), resource distribution and reserves, transportation situation, etc. are explained.
I would like to inform you, Liu Xin."
I shook my head and carefully unfolded the extremely tightly folded map. I found that the map only contained mud, and it was not the Mandan Island. It was a topographic map, and the mountains and rivers were very muddy.
The red pen marked several of the regions, with numbers 1, 2, 3 to 7 that were not written next to them.
Before the enemy cavalry was defeated, the Salim flag was withdrawn, and the main force of the Mughal army also withdrew across the board. Your army originally wanted to pursue it, but you gave up that plan before checking behind the formation.
The two sides were fighting fiercely, but there was no enemy cavalry coming down the hill on the right. Tens of thousands of horses were galloping, and the momentum was unstoppable. However, your army was not prepared for this. Weng Chengyu and Cen Maoren each led their headquarters and immediately turned left to deploy their defenses.
They faced the enemy in a hollow phalanx with eight small formations in the shape of a "pin".
