my days with tyrants

Chapter 209
On the bank of the Yellow River.

Twenty thousand Ming troops lined up neatly.

At the front is a new type of field gun...

It's not a rear-loaded rapid-fire gun anymore.

These are all newly cast bronze field cannons, which can shoot shells and shotguns weighing two catties. Although they certainly do not have the ability to smash down the city walls, they only weigh a few hundred catties. Two horses can drag them quickly on flat roads. It can even march with the cavalry of the brigade.It can be said that except for the mountains, other terrains can be walked casually, and even the mountains can barely pass. After all, it can be disassembled. The simple gun barrel weighs more than 300 kilograms. It is not impossible to find a few more soldiers to carry it.

And behind these field guns, there are four-wheeled carriages of the same new style.

Both are drawn by two horses.

These were to go along with the loading of the cannon.

The ammunition in a carriage is basically enough for a cannon to fight a large-scale battle. After all, it is a two-pound shell, and the lifespan of these cannons is only a few hundred rounds.

And then the soldiers of the whole battery of artillery.

The gunner of a gun and the transporter of ammunition transport together form an artillery team.

Behind the artillery was an infantry formation consisting of spearmen and arquebusers. The classic Spanish large phalanx was lined up on the open plain. There were a total of six such large phalanxes, forming a giant phalanx of three at the front and three at the front.The soldiers forming the phalanx are all covered with cloth face armor, and then distinguished by color, the arquebus gunners are red, the spearmen are black, and the officers have their own sleeve colors according to their identities, so you can know your rank by looking at the color.And these officers are all outside the phalanx, with standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters. The entire phalanx is based on red and black. The formation is neat and the morale is high. It looks like an elite.

On the left and right of these six large squares are cavalry.

Of course, not Musketeers.

The main weapons of these cavalry are still spears and bows and arrows.

After all, Daming didn't have any enemies who also played matchlock phalanx to deal with.

Yang Feng introduced the phalanx tactics only because this tactic is most suitable for infantry entering the grassland.

The formed Spanish phalanx is definitely a wall of sighs for the nomadic cavalry. It is useless to attack with bows and arrows. After all, the range of cavalry bows is better than that of heavy arquebus guns. This thing can still fight half a mile away. There is no target for protection, and the cavalry bow may fly half a mile away, but this power...

The Anglo-French coalition forces at Baliqiao said that we didn't even have armor on our bodies, and we didn't see anyone shot to death.

It is powerful enough to be close to tens of meters.

But at a distance of tens of meters, I don't know how many times I have to be shot by a matchlock gun.

Therefore, in the future, the Ming army can use infantry to fight deep into the grassland. A phalanx plus attached cavalry and artillery can carry enough supplies for a battle, and then they can go deep into the grassland and sweep like the chariot infantry of the Han Dynasty. .

But cavalry missions are different.

They still want to chase each other on the grassland with light bows and sharp knives with nomadic cavalry.

Behind this formation is the commander's central army, but unlike the Spanish phalanx, the Ming army's central army is a camel city, with rapid-fire guns on the backs of camels, lying behind the infantry, and the middle represents the supreme command The flag of the Chinese army.This kind of camel city tactic is very popular among the Ming army. At present, almost all guarding generals have it, and the cost is low. There are a lot of camels in the north. Iron rapid-fire guns are cheap and effective. After all, the opponents are nomadic cavalry who use bows and arrows.

More importantly, it is highly mobile.

At this time, the generals of the Ming army were all experienced, and they knew very well what was useful.

So even the Shenji Battalion will keep the camel city tactics.

When marching, the camel city guards the central army, the infantry forms a formation around, and the cavalry releases patrols. During the battle, the infantry, cavalry and artillery jointly fight, and the camel city guards the central army, and when necessary, it can also go forward for reinforcements, and use rapid-fire guns to supplement the lack of field artillery fire rate. .

This is currently the strongest army in Ming Dynasty, and it is also the strongest army in the world.

Even beyond 150 years.

The Spanish phalanx in Europe officially evolved to this level until the middle of the sixteenth century.

And now it is the end of [-] in the Western calendar.

Coupled with the current fighting will of the Ming army and the already strong ability to fight with cold weapons, such a legion is really capable of destroying the country against those small countries. Yang Feng can't think of any country in this era that can fight in the field To defeat such a powerful army.

"The emperor's grandson Zhu Yunxi greeted the river god respectfully. Yunxi followed the emperor's order and came to explain to the river god the reason for the Song Dynasty in the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yunxi, who was dressed in a dragon robe, stood at the forefront of this army.

The grandson of the emperor did not wait for the river god to come to Kaifeng.

That would be so impolite.

The emperor's grandson respected Li Yanxian's loyalty very much, so he crossed the river directly to meet the river god on the north bank, and at the same time showed the might of the Ming army to frighten him.

And behind him, a huge hot air balloon has inflated and is pulled by ropes.

This thing has matured.

Even according to the good news just sent back, this thing is still effective on the Annan battlefield. Zhu Yuanzhang has started to name the hot air balloons, such as various beasts, and then paint them.

A ferocious beast floated above the battlefield...

Enemies who don't understand will be really frightened.

But this is for the emperor's grandson, so there is a golden dragon directly on it.

"fall!"

With the shout, the shrine in front of him slowly fell.

Then the door of the shrine opened, and a fairy in golden armor came out. This was the first time the river god put away his holy light, but it was obviously not Ambassador Yang. He was taller and wider than Ambassador Yang, with three long beards. , with a very red complexion, big eyes, and a big head. He looks very majestic, which is in line with the expectations of ordinary people for immortals.

"Welcome to the River God!"

"May the river god bless you!"

……

The foolish people and women who had been waiting for a long time knelt down and worshiped excitedly.

But the river god who went out raised his head and looked into the distance...

"I feel it, and I know where the Dragon Qi of the Great Song Dynasty is!"

He suddenly said in a vague way.

Then he looked there with a very nostalgic look.

"River God, do you know where the Dragon Qi of the Great Song Dynasty is?"

Zhu Yunxi said.

"Thirty miles to the south."

Said the river god.

The officials who followed the emperor's grandson looked at each other in blank dismay.

Thirty miles to the south.

Thirty miles to the south is the city of Kaifeng.

and so……

Everyone's eyes quietly turned to Feng Sheng. The latter was the guardian of the emperor's grandson. In theory, he was the commander-in-chief of the Ming army. Yes, Song Guogong just came here to overwhelm the battle with his prestige.

Feng Sheng stood there expressionless, as if he didn't notice the strange eyes around him.

"Where is thirty miles to the south?"

The emperor's grandson said.

"There are no high mountains here, not to mention that you don't have eyes for thousands of miles, so I can't guide you."

Said the river god.

The grandson of the emperor smiled and took out the binoculars...

"God of the river, Yunxi also has the eyes of thousands of miles. Although it is impossible to reach a thousand miles away, you can still see a few houses thirty miles away. As for the mountains, you don't need it. Yunxi can fly to the sky. God of the river, with the help of technology, mortals can see clearly." It can also be like a fairy."

He said.

While speaking, he turned to the hot air balloon, and made a gesture of invitation.

"Can this thing fly into the sky?"

Said the river god.

And he looked surprised.

"God of the River, there are no fewer than a thousand people who have flown into the sky with this thing in the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.

"Then let's see how you and other mortals ascend to heaven."

The river god said proudly as if Xerxes had possessed him.

Then he walked down the shrine and walked straight to the hot air balloon. Zhu Yunxie stepped forward immediately and opened the door of the hanging basket for him. After they both went in, the soldiers outside locked the door and untied the rope. , carried the two of them up slowly, rising higher and higher, and soon turned into a small dot, and under the blowing of the wind, it floated towards the south bank of the Yellow River.

"Quick, protect the emperor grandson!"

Xie Gui below shouted.

Then he led his cavalry to rush to the Yellow River first.

At this time, the river is frozen and you can cross the river directly on the ice.

That's how they got here.

At least cavalry and infantry are fine. Cannons and ammunition vehicles are more dangerous, so special pulleys are needed to drag them there.

Immediately after, the Shenji Battalion who lined up did not wait for Feng Sheng's order, and hurriedly changed their status from combat to march. The cavalry first went south, followed by infantry and artillery. The original huge formation began to enter the ice of the Yellow River.Later, Feng Sheng was still there expressionless, and the smart ones among the other officials had already guessed what would happen next, so no one paid any attention to him.

They followed the retreating soldiers and walked towards the ice of the Yellow River.

And the hot air balloon has floated across the Yellow River.

Xie Gui quickly crossed the river with his men and ran towards Kaifeng City at full speed.

When they entered the city, the hot air balloon also floated towards the King Zhou's Mansion amidst the astonished eyes of Kaifeng City...

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, urgent military affairs!"

Xie Gui roared immediately.

The soldiers and civilians were so frightened that they hurriedly gave way to them.

The cavalry team, led by their commanders, rushed towards the Zhou Palace...

Zhou Wangfu.

Zhu Huan, who ran out in a hurry, looked in astonishment at the falling hot air balloon in the sky.

He didn't go to the north shore together, but stayed in Kaifeng as a stay-at-home town. After all, he had to prevent the negotiation from breaking down and a real fight would happen. However, he knew the details, so he didn't really think that there would be a fight. He just stayed in his palace and waited for the news.However, the news hadn't come yet, but he waited for this hot air balloon that fell from the sky. Although he knew there was such a thing, it was the first time he had seen it.The huge balloon with a golden dragon painted on it slowly fell while he was looking up, and many soldiers and eunuchs around him had already started to bow down.

"My lord, Commander Xie Du asked to enter the mansion, saying that it carried the emperor's grandson and the river god."

An officer ran in.

Zhu Wei looked at the hot air balloon, as if he didn't hear what he said.

"Your Majesty?"

The officer said cautiously.

Just then, there was a loud shout from behind.

He quickly turned his head and saw Xie Gui appearing with the cavalry.

Zhu Li sighed, and then waved his hand to the officer, indicating that he should not worry about it. His Royal Highness King Zhou just stood there, watching the hot air balloon fall in front of his main hall, and Xie Gui also arrived with the cavalry. They even He didn't go forward to salute first, but set up defenses in front of the main hall as quickly as possible to protect the place where the balloon was about to fall.

"Your Majesty, on the balloon is the grandson of the emperor. In the end, he has no choice but to trespass on the palace. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Only then did Xie Gui come over and dismount to salute.

"Forget it, in a hurry, there are so many rules."

Zhu Wei said.

Of course he understood that Xie Gui was just worried about him.

And he...

He really almost wanted to shoot the balloon just now!

He carried a flintlock gun on his body. Although he didn't know the principle of this thing, but since it was a balloon, it would be fine to make a hole. Anyway, even if he really broke it, and then the emperor fell to his death, he could only say Misunderstanding, after all, no one told him who was inside, and it was reasonable for him to shoot when something like this suddenly appeared.

And once the grandson of the emperor dies, King Guangze can only succeed to the throne.

Recently, King Guangze secretly promised him a lot.

But it is no longer possible.

A moment of hesitation is all that matters.

Fortunately, he has been hiding very deeply, and the emperor's grandson has no handle on him, so he can continue to hide. If it doesn't work, he will have to hide for a lifetime.

They watched the basket of the hot air balloon fall, and then the cavalry quickly stepped forward, grabbed the hanging ropes one by one, and then dragged the behemoth to the ground.Xie Gui stepped forward, smashed the outer lock with a small hammer, and opened the hanging basket door. The emperor's grandson walked out first, and then asked the river god to come out, and the king of Zhou hurried forward to greet him.However, the God of the River ignored him, and just looked at the main hall. King Zhou was a little puzzled, and then the God of the River walked towards the main hall, followed by the emperor's grandson, the king of Zhou and others, and they walked into the main hall like this.

"River God, I don't know what the River God is looking for? In the main hall of the Xiaowang's mansion here, if the River God needs something, the Xiaowang will provide it. Xiaowang is a neighbor of the Yellow River, and he is also a neighbor of the River God."

King Zhou said with a smile on his face.

He was indeed bewildered.

These guys obviously have a conspiracy, otherwise, how could it be possible to arrive suddenly in this way, the hot air balloon is just floating with the wind, if you want to fly right here, you have to calculate the wind direction and takeoff position in advance.

So from the time the emperor's grandson crossed the Yellow River to meet the river god, it was actually a conspiracy.

Very cunning!

The River God turned his head to look at him, and suddenly showed a strange smile.

Then the river god walked to his throne.

"Emperor grandson, who is the river god?"

King Zhou said doubtfully.

"Uncle, don't panic. The God of the River just sensed where the Dragon Qi of the Great Song Dynasty is, so he came to look for it before. This Kaifeng City was originally built on top of the capital of the Song Dynasty. I think there are indeed some things below."

The emperor grandson said with a smile.

King Zhou's cold sweat broke out instantly.

At this time, the River God had already walked to his throne and overturned the heavy throne casually, and then took out a dark box from under the throne...

"I see!"

Then I heard the river god sigh.

King Zhou's legs were weak, and he instinctively leaned against a pillar.

And the River God has already opened the box, and then took out a jade seal from the box...

"The treasure of Da Song's destiny!"

The next moment, the sound of a thunderbolt from the blue echoed in King Zhou's ears...

(End of this chapter)