Amur is just a small pass, and the place is relatively remote, but it has become the last hope for the vast majority of Chinese refugees in Luzon. Therefore, the pass has successively admitted more than 2,000 refugees, and the entire pass has
It was packed to the rafters and almost all the empty seats were occupied.
At this time, as the commander-in-chief here, Zheng Xiaofeng could only be cruel and ordered that no new refugees would be admitted. For the refugees who later fled to Amur, Zheng Xiaofeng could only let them bypass the customs and run wherever they could.
Where to run.
More than 2,000 refugees were accommodated, most of whom were young men and women, with very few elderly people and young children. Therefore, almost more than 1,000 people were eligible to join the army. Zheng Xiaofeng ordered that all qualified men be integrated into the army.
, began training. Women were organized into groups and engaged in production.
But people are divided when they have too many thoughts. The residents who moved to Amurli before were all overseas Chinese from various parts of Luzon, and they were relatively simple in character. Most of them regarded Zheng Xiaofeng as their savior, so Zheng Xiaofeng had a greater reputation in their minds.
They have high prestige, and at the same time they are relatively able to endure hardships, obey management, and can endure Zheng Xiaofeng's strict training requirements.
Most of the people who later fled to Amur were businessmen, had seen a little bit of the world, were rather cunning, and lived a relatively comfortable life without hardship. There were also some rogues and idlers among them.
Therefore, after several days of training, most people found it unbearable and complained.
So some naughty people began to think of various ways to be lazy and avoid training. Some people even stopped participating in training and hid in residential areas. They didn't even go to get food. They just wanted to get by by stealing and petting dogs.
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But now the entire Amur is only so big. Residents' residences are arranged in unified groups, making it difficult to hide, and food is subject to a unified rationing system. Not to mention that you can't steal food, even if you have money, you can buy it.
Can't get anything to eat.
Therefore, after a few days, everyone was so hungry that they started to do illegal things. Later, after enumeration and statistics, the residents found them all, and there were twenty-two people in total.
Of course Zheng Xiaofeng knew that the punishment of this group of people must not be lenient, so he immediately ordered to summon all the troops on the playground, and at the same time allowed the residents to watch, publicly deal with these twenty-two people, and drive them all out of Amur. These twenty-two people
I personally never thought that I would suffer such a severe punishment. Being expelled from Guancheng at this time was basically a dead end, so everyone was so scared that they collapsed to the ground. They cried bitterly, kowtowed to Zheng Xiaofeng to save his life, and swore curses.
Swear, promise that you will never dare to do it again.
But Zheng Xiaofeng was not moved at all, and said sternly: "When you entered the customs, I made the rules clear to you. If you agree, you will stay, and if you don't agree, you will leave. If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place?
I regret saving you now. It's too late. Although I have the intention to forgive you, the military law is ruthless. If you want to blame, blame yourselves. However, when I punish the crime, I only punish the offender and do not pursue the family members. Your family members are willing to stay.
Those who are in the prison can stay, and those who are willing to leave with you can also leave."
Among the twenty-two people, at least twelve were single. Among the other ten, only three had family members who were willing to leave together. Although the rest of the family members did not want to leave, they all knelt on the ground and begged.
Zheng Xiaofeng still did not relent, but immediately ordered the soldiers to drive all twenty-two people out of the pass.
At this time, Fang Shaoqiang, who had just escaped into the prison, felt a little unbearable. Just as he was about to come out to speak, Fang Xinghe immediately grabbed him and said, "Shaoqiang, what are you going to do?"
Fang Shaoqiang said: "Dad, I think Zheng Xiaofeng has gone too far. A little punishment is enough. Why should he go so far? If we throw them out of prison at this time, wouldn't they cost their lives?"
I think it’s better to give him some advice. Maybe he’s waiting for a ladder to get off the stage?”
Fang Xinghe glared and said: "What do you know, you stupid thing? In troubled times, if these people are not severely punished with heavy laws, will the country still be in chaos? Don't look at them pretending to be pitiful now, in fact they are all cunning.
Gentlemen, if you spare these people this time, do you think they will be really honest? And wouldn’t military orders become child’s play? What should be done if someone disobeys military orders in the future? Running the army and being an official
The principles are the same, we must be lenient and strict at the same time. What you are doing is just a random application of benevolence and righteousness, and it must be a mess."
Although Fang Shaoqiang was still a little dissatisfied, he did not dare to argue with his father anymore, so he had to keep silent. In fact, many soldiers and civilians in the prison could not stand the lazy style of these people. When he entered the prison, he ate
After so much suffering, why could others be lazy? Therefore, Fang Shaoqiang did not come forward to plead for mercy, and no one came forward to speak out.
Although all the twenty-two people stayed on the ground and refused to leave, and some even just lied on the ground and acted like fools, they still couldn't stand up to the large number of soldiers. Four or five people fought against each other, but it was useless no matter how hard they struggled. They were taken out of the city and thrown away.
Once the city gates were closed and the drawbridge was pulled up, they were left to howl and plead outside the city, but no matter what.
At the same time, Zheng Xiaofeng once again stated that those who do not want to accept the conditions can leave immediately and will never force them. However, no one left voluntarily. After this rectification, the entire military and civilians in Guancheng were also alert.
Many talents have discovered that although this young conductor has no airs and is usually very harmonious, he also has such a ruthless side. When it is time to be ruthless, he can really be cruel. There are many people who are still there.
I secretly rejoiced that I didn't follow a few of them, otherwise I would be the one being kicked out now.
On the second day, the newly reorganized soldiers gathered on the playground and began to receive training. No one dared to complain or complain.
On this day, Amur received news that the enemy army was only more than fifty miles away from Amur. It can be said that the enemy army was approaching the city with troops.
I saw in the distance outside the pass, with dust flying and the sun hiding from the sky, more than a dozen enemy troops on horseback chasing dozens of civilians, shooting spears and arrows, approaching the city wall. Among the civilians, some people kept falling to the ground. There was a faint sound.
Screams, cries, grins, roars and other sounds were heard.
Those are the local natives of Luzon, the so-called "White Armor Army", and they massacred the Chinese even hundreds of times more ferociously than the Spanish!
Because they were now about two hundred steps apart, all long-range weapons could not reach them. Even if they could reach them, they would not dare to attack easily for fear of accidentally injuring the people. Therefore, all the Amur generals were watching from the top of the city.
Zheng Xiaofeng took out his telescope, adjusted the focus, and looked outside the city. He saw a total of twelve enemy troops, but there were twenty-eight horses. Most of the enemy troops were wearing iron armor and leather helmets.
, holding sabers and spears in their hands, but three of them wore cotton armor with copper nails, leather hats with sharp needles, and held long flying knives. The other three wore open helmets and dark armors, with back-protecting flags on their backs. Among them, more
There was one man in an iron helmet with silver armor. The iron helmet had a long red tassel on it. Even the war horse under the seat was covered with cotton armor and held a long tiger spear. The other sixteen empty horses could not carry much weight on their backs.
Less other things.
After Zheng Xiaofeng told his subordinate Lu Bocai about the characteristics of these people, Lu Bocai not only took a breath of cold air, but also said: "The ones with silver armor should be white armor soldiers, while the ones with bright armor and dark armor are horse soldiers, with copper nails and cotton armor, and pointed ones."
The pinskin hats are fighting soldiers, and the others are guards. Although these natives are not many in number, they are very fierce and should not be underestimated."
After listening to Lu Bocai's words, Jiang Yiqu, Wang Xin, You Hongliang and others in the rebel army looked a little unnatural on their faces. They had fought with the Spaniards in the past and knew how powerful the musketeers were, but the opponents were local indigenous people.
And the other party was only twelve people.
At this time, the enemy army and the people were close, and there were only about twenty or thirty people left. The soldiers of the rebel army could also see clearly. If nothing else, everyone in this group of enemy soldiers was indeed skilled in horsemanship.
, all controlled the horses with only their legs, no one used their hands. Moreover, they had already caught up with the fleeing people, but they did not pursue them. Instead, they were like cats playing with mice, and sometimes they deliberately let the people run away.
After a while, they galloped to catch up, bump into and trample them. Because they were closer, the people's exclamations and screams became clearer, mixed with many enemy soldiers' proud laughter and incomprehensible satisfaction.
language.
The rebel soldiers on the top of the city were also angered by the atrocities of the enemy. They were all filled with indignation, especially the young people, who were even more excited. They were gearing up and wanted to go to war. And a young man named Yang Wucheng came with his experience.
He came to Zheng Xiaofeng and said, "Sir, please let me go to fight. I'm going to teach these Tatars a lesson."
Zheng Xiaofeng shook his head and said: "Don't panic, it's not yet time. Without my order, no one is allowed to go to war without permission, and no one is allowed to shoot casually."
In fact, Zheng Xiaofeng was not angry at all. Although this enemy army was small in number, it was the first battle between the rebel army and the enemy army. They could only win but not lose. Victory would greatly boost the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the city and stabilize their hearts.
And once you lose, the mood of defeat will inevitably spread and the morale of the army will be shaken. Even if you can kill a soldier, it is still a victory.
Therefore, Zheng Xiaofeng had to be cautious. He would rather let the enemy troops lean into the city wall and use the most reliable muskets captured from the Spanish to attack the enemy troops, rather than easily go out of the city to fight. When necessary, he would not hesitate to waste gunpowder, but also ensure the first
Victory in a battle.
Sure enough, seeing that the defenders in the city did not dare to fight, the enemy became more bold and chased the people outside the city, crossing two ditches in a row.
Outside the city of Amur, a total of three trenches were dug. The first trench was one hundred steps away from the city wall, the second trench was seventy steps away from the city wall, and the third trench was fifty steps away from the city wall. Now the enemy has crossed the third trench.
Two trenches were built to allow access to the attack range of various Amur long-range weapons.
At this time, Wu Hansheng said in a deep voice: "Sir, let me do it!"
Zheng Xiaofeng nodded. Wu Hansheng immediately pulled out an arrow from the quiver, put it on the bowstring, drew the long bow, pointed it at the white-armored soldier, loosened his fingers, and shot away with a "whoosh" sound.
Although the white-armored soldier was showing off his power under the city, he was still a veteran who had experienced hundreds of battles. Although he looked arrogant, he did not dare to be careless at all. While chasing the people and playing around, he was always watching the people on the city wall from the corner of his eye.
movement.
Therefore, as soon as Wu Hansheng's arrow was shot, he was noticed by him, and he immediately shrank on the horse and hid to the side of the horse. Although the arrow was as fast as a meteor, it was dodged by his general.
Amidst the lamentations of the rebel generals on the city top, the white-armored soldier held the horse's neck with both hands, turned to the other side of the horse, turned over and climbed onto the horse's back, and raised his weapon to the city head.
Long Huqiang let out a burst of triumphant laughter, and said a few Manchu words loudly, and his expression seemed even more proud. Behind him, the other eleven enemy soldiers also burst into laughter.
, pointing towards the city head and talking to each other in native dialect, obviously laughing at the rebels.
The rebel generals on the top of the city also felt that their faces were dull, but the alert reactions and superb equestrian skills shown by the white-armored soldiers just now made even the young people who were eager to try it a little bit a little bit angry.
At this time, a commoner under the city took advantage of the sight of the white-armored soldier relaxing a little, and suddenly started running towards the city wall. When the white-armored soldier saw it, he immediately spurred his horse, and after a few steps, he caught up with the commoner and raised his hand.
He picked up the tiger spear in his hand and stabbed the common man in the back.
At this moment, a "bang" sound was heard from the city head, and the black horse under him let out a long neigh, raised its front hooves high, and the white-armored soldier suddenly leaned up and fell to the ground from behind the horse's crotch.
.It turned out that Zheng Xiaofeng seized the opportunity and shot him.
The range of Zheng Xiaofeng's musket is not far, only a hundred steps, and the white-armored soldier is wearing at least two layers of heavy armor and maybe even three layers of heavy armor. Therefore, Zheng Xiaofeng estimates that he has to be at least within fifty to penetrate him.
Heavy armor. Therefore, he has been patiently waiting for the opportunity.
Finally, he waited until the white-armored soldier was about fifty steps away from the city wall, then he fired, and sure enough, he hit the target with one hit.
A burst of thunderous cheers immediately erupted from the city wall. No matter what, he killed an enemy white-armored soldier. This was a big victory, and it also made him feel bad.
At the foot of the city, the remaining eleven enemy soldiers couldn't help but be shocked, with expressions of disbelief on their faces. Although they all knew that the opponent had firearms, this white-armored soldier was wearing three layers of heavy armor...
...
Without thinking, two soldiers immediately rushed forward to investigate the cause of death of the white-armored soldier and to retrieve the body.
But the actions of these two men were tantamount to seeking death. Just when they were approaching the body of the white-armored soldier, Zheng Xiaofeng showed no mercy and fired two more shots. The two soldiers fell off their horses almost at the same time.
Come down.
Three white-armored soldiers were killed in one blow, and cheers erupted from the city wall again. The morale that had been hit hard by the enemy's superb riding and archery skills gradually recovered.
The nine remaining enemy soldiers below the city all showed a look of horror, no longer as arrogant as before. At the same time, they subconsciously controlled their horses and retreated until they had retreated past the second trench before stopping.