After the soldiers of the 10th Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army left the city, they stopped one kilometer away from Maqin City. From this position, they could effectively receive fire support from the artillery in the city, and at the same time, they could protect the artillery to the maximum extent.
Being threatened by the Ma Jiajun, the tactics adopted were still the same as those used against the Qingma Army in Dongqinggou. However, this time there were more enemies to face, so the defense would be more difficult.
The 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 10th Brigade defended a one kilometer frontal defense line. The heavy firepower of the two battalions and the 5th Battalion as a reserve were all deployed on the front, bringing the number of heavy machine guns deployed on the defense line to 60.
The number of mortars reached 36 37mm mortars and 30 60mm mortars, with extremely powerful firepower. The third and fourth battalions served as defenses on both wings. It can be seen that once the battle begins, if the Ma Jiajun's frontal attack is frustrated
, will inevitably attack both wings in a roundabout way, and the defensive tasks on both wings this time are also quite heavy. The fifth battalion serves as a reserve force. Once support is needed on the front or both wings, they will quickly fill in. In addition, some units directly under the 10th Brigade Headquarters
, are also used as reserve teams.
The 11th Brigade was deployed behind the 10th Brigade, ready to launch a counterattack against the Ma Jiajun at any time to reduce the pressure on the frontal battlefield.
When the Western Sichuan Army came out of the city and began to build a defense line, the Ma Jiajun discovered it. Many Ma Jiajun wanted to stop the Western Sichuan Army from building a defense line, but they were all driven away by the soldiers of the 11th Brigade. It was not until 8 o'clock in the morning that the Ma Jiajun
The assembly was completed. At this time, the Western Sichuan Army's simple position had been constructed.
There were no horses or trenches, just simple fire points for heavy machine guns. At the same time, foxholes were dug in some areas. It was as simple as that, but with the cooperation of powerful firepower, it had become a solid line of defense.
"Brother Fulu, it seems that the Western Sichuan Army is really planning to fight us to the death. After investigation, we found that except for some of the troops defending the city, the rest of the Western Sichuan Army in Maqin City have left the city. It seems that they are really planning to fight us.
He plans to fight us to the death!" Ma Guoliang put down the telescope in his hand and looked at the Western Sichuan Army, which was already waiting in full formation.
"In this case, let's give it a try! However, if we fail, maybe we should really consider what to do next," Ma Fulu said.
Ma Guoliang was stunned. He understood what Ma Fulu meant. If they could not defeat the Western Sichuan Army despite having such a huge military advantage, then the Ma Jiajun indeed no longer had the capital to confront the Western Sichuan Army. The Ma Jiajun should also consider
After thinking about his position, should he follow the Qing court and continue to fight against the Western Sichuan Army, or should he abandon the Qing court and join the Western Sichuan Army? However, Ma Guoliang didn't think much about it. The Ma Jiajun in Hezhou was still his eldest brother's turn, and it was not his turn to do these things.
Let him consider it.
"Order the troops to prepare for the attack! I want to see if the Western Sichuan Army is really as powerful as they say! In this battle, our Hezhou Ma's Army will attack first!" Ma Guoliang said.
"Yes!" Ma Fulu did not delay. It would be good to test the strength of the Western Sichuan Army first.
Soon, at 8:30 in the morning, two battalions of the Hezhou Ma Jiajun separated from the team and launched an attack on the Western Sichuan Army's positions. Ma Guoliang, Ma Fulu and many Ma Jiajun generals all watched with wide eyes.
I want to see if the Western Sichuan Army is really that terrifying!
"Idiot, haven't we learned enough lessons? People like this want to attack the positions of the Western Sichuan Army. They are simply seeking death!" In the Ma Jiajun's military camp, he saw two battalions of the Ma Jiajun launching an attack on the Western Sichuan Army. Ma Haiyan
He said bitterly. Although he has now handed over the command to Ma Guoliang and Ma Fulu, he is still very concerned about the progress of the occupation.
"Admiral, once they know how powerful the Western Sichuan Army is, they will know to change their strategy!" Zhou He said.
On the wall of Maqin City, Wang Yuze and Cai Yun were also paying attention to the development of the battle. This battle was not only very important to the Ma Jiajun, but also to the Western Sichuan Army. If it failed, Western Sichuan wanted to annex Qinghai and Gansu.
You have to pay a higher price!
"Humph! Testing? Order all ministries. Mortars are not allowed to fire without orders. Half of the heavy machine guns will wait until the enemy enters the range before firing!" Zhao Bowen issued the order with disdain. He wanted to use two thousand people to test the Western Sichuan Army.
How is this possible with such firepower?
It only took less than five minutes for the war horse to go from a small step at the beginning to a full sprint at the end. The Ma Jiajun was only five kilometers away from the Western Sichuan Army. It only took a few minutes for the war horse to charge quickly.
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"Fire!" When the Ma Jiajun rushed into the defense line less than 700 meters away from the Western Sichuan Army, the heavy machine guns deployed on the position opened fire. Although there were only half of the heavy machine guns and thirty heavy machine guns fired, the fierce tongues of flames
, quickly swept towards Ma Jiajun. Those soldiers who were charging quickly were either shot and killed on the spot, or their horses were beaten to death, and then they were thrown off their horses and trampled into pulp by the horses behind them.
The distance of five hundred meters seemed very close, but under the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army, Ma Jiajun would pay a bloody price for every step forward. When they rushed into a distance of less than two hundred meters from the Western Sichuan Army's position,
The cavalrymen of the Western Sichuan Army also started shooting with their lances. There was a "crackling" sound like fried beans.
Ma Jiajun soldiers were constantly being shot or seriously injured. The Ma Jiajun soldiers from the two charging battalions quickly died under the superior firepower of the Western Sichuan Army. In less than twenty minutes, the charge was over, except for
A small number of people were so frightened that they retreated early, while the rest were either killed or seriously injured and dying at night.
Ma Guoliang and Ma Fulu's faces were ashen. They knew the terror of the Western Sichuan Army, but they did not expect it to be so powerful. Two thousand people! They were gone before they even touched the edge of the Western Sichuan Army.
"It seems that the Western Sichuan Army is more powerful than we thought. A frontal attack is not possible. Follow my uncle's advice and attack in a roundabout way!" Ma Fulu suggested.
"Yes! Order all ministries to prepare!" Ma Guoliang nodded.
An hour later, at ten o'clock in the morning, the Ma Jiajun launched another attack. However, this time it was no longer a test, it was completely large-scale. The Qingma Army's four thousand remaining soldiers attacked the left wing, and the Ningma Army dispatched eight battalions to attack the Western Sichuan Army.
On the right wing of the Hezhou Ma Jiajun, fourteen battalions were sent to launch a frontal attack, which contained the firepower of the Western Sichuan Army to the greatest extent and created opportunities for the troops to attack the two wings. In this attack, the Ma Jiajun invested a total of more than 26,000 men.
Only **thousand people were left as reserve troops, obviously intending to complete their efforts in one battle.
"Instruct the troops of the Fourth Brigade to move to the battlefield and follow orders to launch an attack at any time!" Cai Yun ordered.
"Yes, Chief of Staff!" Someone immediately ran out of Maqin City and rushed to the Fourth Brigade of the Western Sichuan Army to deliver orders.
"It seems that Ma Jiajun is preparing to attack with all his strength. However, if they want to defeat us right away, they would be underestimating us!" Wang Yuze said with a serious face.
Cai Yun did not answer, but his expression was also very serious.
"Kill! Charge!" More than 26,000 Ma Jiajun, like a black crowd, quickly moved towards the Western Sichuan Army's position. The shouts of killing were loud, like an overwhelming force, and the momentum was astonishing.
Less than two kilometers away from the Western Sichuan Army's position, the Ma's Army separated. A small half of the Ma's Army separated from the crowd and swept towards the two wings of the Western Sichuan Army.
"Order all ministries to prepare and use full firepower! Order the artillery positions in the rear to prepare to fire!" Zhao Bowen calmly issued the order. However, only he himself knew that his palms were already covered in sweat.
"Boom! Boom!" The artillery positions in Maqin City began to fire, and the shells roared into the Ma Jiajun's charge formation. Shrapnel shot out, taking away the lives of the Ma Jiajun around them. However, the number of Ma Jiajun was small.
Many of them died, and someone from behind immediately filled the gap. The shelling of the Western Sichuan Army did not have a too serious impact on them. As the Ma Jiajun got closer and closer to the Western Sichuan Army's position, a bloody battle was about to begin.
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