The wind rises at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 270 Blood Bravery

The high-spirited sound of golden drums resounded between heaven and earth, and the low sound of horns echoed in the mountains and valleys.

The Ming army's camp was already in a state of uproar. Countless armored soldiers surged out from various tents under the guidance of banners.

One after another, the fiery red streams kept moving forward and flowing, and the camps flowing through them gathered into large formations.

Red tassel, red clothes and red battle flag.

Looking down from Daqing Mountain, I can feel that there is a red color in all directions.

Dorgon stood on the 72nd floor of the Qingshan Pass section of the Great Wall, and he had a panoramic view of the entire battle.

The 72nd Guan Tower is built on the Great Wall on the top of the mountain on the south side of Qingshan Pass. The secondary tower is built across the city wall and consists of upper, middle and lower parts.

The lower part is the base, which is made of large stones and is as high as the city wall.

The middle layer is a hollow part, which is not only a place for garrisoning troops, but also can be used for defense.

Along the west side of the building, there is a brick staircase for one person only, which leads to the roof of Shangzeng Building, which is the upper floor.

There is a scull built in the center of the upper floor. There is a roof building above the scull and it is surrounded by crenels for soldiers to keep sentries, watch the enemy, and shelter from wind and rain.

This building is named because there are a total of 72 rolling arches in the windows, doors, ladders, observation holes, structural walls inside the building, closets inside, and sentry rooms on the roof.

This building was built when Qi Jiguang was the chief military officer of Jizhou Town and guarded northern Xinjiang.

When Qi Jiguang was guarding northern Xinjiang, this watchtower stood on the Great Wall, firmly protecting the security of the border defense. No one allowed any enemy to cross the watchtower.

But decades have passed, and famous officials and generals such as Zhang Juzheng, Hai Rui, Yu Dayou, and Qi Jiguang have all passed away for many years.

That splendid era has come to an end. The Ming Empire, which once dominated the world and dominated the world, is now in the sunset.

Internal and external troubles, natural disasters and turmoil, the long night is approaching...

Even the entire Chinese civilization is in decline.

Not to mention a small watchtower...

This watchtower was originally intended to prevent foreign enemies from invading, but now it has become a boost to foreign enemies.

Amidst the sounds of eager footsteps, one after another, the scouts and scouts quickly climbed onto the oar through the narrow stairs, and brought the frontline information to Dorgon, who was standing at the crenel of the oul and observing the battle situation.

"The drums in the Ming Dynasty army camp continued to beat, and soldiers and horses from all battalions poured out of the camp."

"The battalions of the Ming Army have already deployed on the east, west and south sides of Daqing Mountain and are responding to the flag! Judging from the formation, the total strength may exceed [-]!"

"The leader of the Ming army, Sun Chuanting, appeared to the east of our army. The reconnaissance cavalry reported that the Ming army was transporting artillery to the east. The main attack direction should be east!"

Dorgon stood at the crenel, looking down at the overall situation.

Based on the reports from the reconnaissance cavalry and the intelligence obtained from the field of vision, troops everywhere are constantly mobilized.

Dorgon's brows were furrowed, and his eyes kept wandering around the Ming army's formation in the distance.

The momentum of the Ming army this time was actually several times stronger than when they were in Wuqing and Dong'an before. It is not an exaggeration to say that the momentum was like a rainbow.

Over the years, the Ming army has never had such momentum. That is to say, during the battle of Saarhu, the Ming army had such momentum.

Dorgon looked gloomy and restless.

I don't know why, but he always has a bad premonition in his heart.

"Call Tan Tai and Duoduo to send a part of the armored soldiers from the guard camp to fill in the outermost camp."

Dorgon calmed down, and there were not many choices in front of him.

In the valley, there are still a large number of baggage and plundered people and livestock that have not left the customs.

These gains must not be given up easily. This is not only an important asset to spend the following years, but also capital that can help him stabilize his position.

No matter what, he must be escorted out of custody safely in exchange for what he wants.

"Wait until the Ming army arrives, then attack with all your might and defeat their vanguard first as a deterrent!"

Dorgon's eyes were cold, a murderous intention lingered in his body, and his voice was as cold as the biting north wind in winter.

As soon as Dorgon gave the order, the messenger standing on the tower responded with a bang, and then quickly moved towards the lower level of the enemy tower.

And in this blink of an eye, in the distance, at the foot of Daqing Mountain, the war drums of the Ming army were being beaten violently, and the sound was several minutes louder than at the beginning.

The roar of the mountain and the tsunami-like shouts of killing came rolling in, almost like breaking through the clouds and cracking the rocks!
The next moment, the rapid sound of horse hooves sounded from downstairs.

Dorgon looked downstairs following the sound, and happened to see a messenger cavalry galloping from the other end of the Great Wall on a horse.

The scout who conveyed the order held the order flag and traveled unimpeded until he finally arrived above Loulu. The first words he spoke made the atmosphere above Loulu almost stagnant for a moment.

"The Ming army is so powerful that they mobilize the whole division to press hard!"

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On Taiping Village, watch the sand table.

Sun Chuanting faced Daqing Mountain, holding a whip in his hand, riding a pure white horse, and stood on the high slope of Dongshan surrounded by a group of armored cavalry.

Scenes everywhere on the battlefield were unobstructed in Sun Chuanting's field of vision.

The chief general of the Qing army was Dorgon, and Sun Chuanting knew very well that Dorgon was not a mediocre general.

Dorgon killed generals all the way out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and his ability to lead troops in battle was ranked among the best among the entire Jiannu.

Dorgon ignored the role of Gongshu Terrace at first, but it was just a blinding factor.

If Gongshutai is stormed, it may not take long for Dorgon to find a way through the pass and send troops to occupy Gongshutai.

Without Gongshu Terrace in hand, there would be nothing we could do when we faced the Qing army camps all over the mountains and plains.

Therefore, Sun Chuanting's military order was to attack from the east, west and south at the same time, using all the strength of the entire army to attract the attention of Jiannu, and at the same time, the main attack direction should be placed to the east where he was.

For this reason, he assembled a large number of artillery in the army to the east in order to focus the Qing army's attention on the east and conceal its true strategic intentions.

"Report to the Superintendent, the flag response has been completed, and all the soldiers from all the towns and camps are out in formation. Our forwards have entered the battlefield and are attacking the mountain with their backs facing upwards!"

The deputy general in charge of conveying military orders galloped up the mountain and reported the battle situation ahead to Sun Chuanting.

Sun Chuanting held the reins with both hands and pressed the whip and reins together. His gaze went over the head of the deputy general who came to report the military situation, and slowly glanced over the towering Daqing Mountain not far away.

To the south, the forward troops under Chen Xinjia had already entered the mountain road and began to attack the Qing army's outer camp.

The Qing army was well prepared, and fierce battles were taking place everywhere. Countless flags were waving everywhere, and waves of soldiers were rushing towards the Qing army's barracks, like a layer upon layer of waves.

The troops under his command have also arrived to the east, and the vanguard troops have begun to attack the stronghold along the mountain road.

Artillery positions have been set up, and the roar of artillery echoes continuously among the distant mountains.

The huge shouts of killing were deafening and soared into the sky.

Sun Chuanting withdrew his gaze, looked down at the deputy general who came to report, and said in a stern tone.

"Daqingshan Mountain is low and gentle. As soon as I looked at it, I saw many slopes that could be climbed up."

"Instruct all towns to look for slopes, climb up from all sides, and fire from all sides. It's better than just attacking from the mountain road!"

The old camp of the Qing army was spread over the mountains and plains, and the mountain roads were long and narrow. Jiannu had already prepared for it. It was indeed difficult to achieve success by storming. The Qing army responded calmly and calmly. They waited for work at ease, so they were naturally well prepared.Not long ago, Chen Xinjia had tried to storm various camps. The Tang newspaper and Sun Chuanting were aware of the situation.

If we only attack from the mountain road, we will pay a huge price, but we will not be able to break through a few fortresses, and we will not even be able to put much pressure on the Qing army.

The east must be the first to gain a breakthrough in order to attract the attention of the Qing army and achieve the strategic goal of concealing the real main attack in the south.

"Send the order to Cao Bianjiao again."

Sun Chuanting's expression was gloomy, he gritted his teeth and said coldly.

"At any cost, we must capture the two slave camps outside Dongshan before sunset."

"Remember, I said, 'Whatever it takes!'"

"After this battle, how many armors he lost, how many weapons he broke, and how many soldiers he killed in battle, I will supply him with double the amount!"

The real main attack in the south was placed entirely on the Hanzhong Army led by Chen Wang.

But the main attack on the east side as a cover is equally important, and the two are closely linked and indispensable.

Among the towns, only Cao Bianjiao was competent.

There are many soldiers in the towns and camps on the Dongshan front line who are good at fighting and brave, but among the towns, the bravest one is still Cao Bianjiao.

The real key to the Battle of Qingshan Pass is actually in the hands of Chen Wang and Cao Bianjiao.

Sun Chuanting held the riding whip tightly, and his stern voice rang in everyone's ears.

"The drums don't stop beating, the offensive doesn't slow down, and anyone who flees and retreats without orders will be killed without mercy, regardless of official rank!"

"Preach Fangjian to the three armies, hold my flag in front of the formation, and inform every town. Anyone who dares not to follow will be punished as treason!"

Sun Chuanting's eyes were stern, and a heart-stopping murderous intention flowed in his eyes.

"The people are suffering and the country is a great shame. Serve the country with all your loyalty, today!"

"If we lose this battle, all three armies will be guilty of the same crime, and the punishment will start with the governor!"

"This battle is won. The three armies are united, from the camp general to the soldiers. The governor personally went to the palace to ask for credit for the towns!"

“I will obey the governor’s order!!”

All the generals on the four sides bowed their heads and responded to the order in unison.

A large number of messengers galloped out of the formation and flew towards the other two formations.

The military order was conveyed, and the momentum of the Ming army formations on three sides increased.

Chen Guowei has learned from the past, Shang Fangjian is behind, and Sun Chuanting's determination has been made clear to everyone.

Over the past few months, Governor Sun Chuanting has been dispatching soldiers and horses to the Qin Dynasty in various towns. Those who have meritorious services are rewarded, and those who have made mistakes are punished. There is no partial trust, rewards and punishments are clear and dignified.

The soldiers and horses in each town have received sufficient military pay and sufficient meals during these two months.

Every word Sun Chuanting said before has been fulfilled.

What really made the soldiers in each town excited was Sun Chuanting's last words.

If they win this battle, Sun Chuanting will go to the palace in person and ask for merit for them in front of the emperor!
From the generals of the camp to the soldiers, as long as they show their fame, they can reach Tianyan directly! !
"Sun Jun's sect is so kind to us, how can we be afraid of fighting and weaken the sect's reputation?!"

The generals in the front line were infected by Sun Chuanting's words and military orders, and they all developed a bloody courage and led the troops forward.

"mighty!"

Wherever the flag passed, there was a mighty sound.

Under the Daqing Mountain, the shouts of killing shook the sky.

Not only the generals of Shaanxi and Xuanda moved forward bravely, but even the originally weak Jizhou town soldiers were infected by the momentum.

The emotions they had suppressed for a long time were also released at this moment.

As the commander-in-chief of the Third Tun Camp in Jizhou, Chen Guowei fled without a fight, causing the generals in Jizhou Town to lose face.

Jizhou Town is indeed rotten to the core, but people always have a sense of shame, and people in this era have a deeper sense of belonging to their hometown.

As soldiers in Jizhou, they were unable to stop the enemy from outside the Great Wall, causing the enemy to ravage the countryside. They didn't know how many villagers and elders had pointed their spines and scolded them.

Over the years, I don’t know how many governors of Jizhou have changed, but no matter what, they still established slaves and suppressed them.

And now, for the first time, there is a governor leading them to suppress Jian Nu.

Jiannu really didn't fight them, he avoided them all the way, but just harassed them everywhere.

The soldiers in Jizhou Town finally built up their morale, and all the generals roared forward.

At the foot of the mountain to the west, Zu Dashou also received military orders from Sun Chuanting and saw Shang Fang's sword and flags passing by the military formations of various towns.

"Headquarters, what should we do in this battle?"

Beside Zu Dashou, all the Guan Ning generals were looking at him, waiting for his military orders.

The Liaodong line is a faction of its own, and the generals and commanders of the Guan Ning line are very aware of their situation.

I was so confused that I couldn't survive in Liaodong.

Zu Dashou stared at the Daqing Mountains not far away, his expression as usual, his eyes unruffled.

"The imperial court was already dissatisfied with the defeat of Linqing."

"Fight here to save my reputation, Guan Ning."

Zu Dashou raised his head and looked at the mountain, a coldness suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he ordered in a cold voice.

"Beat the drums, play the trombone..."

"Attack the stronghold!"

At the foot of the Western Mountain, the soldiers of Guan Ning Town finally showed their long-hidden edge at this moment.

The battalion generals and servants of each battalion were in front, and a large number of elite armored soldiers surged toward the front accompanied by the continuous sound of drums and trumpets.

The sudden surge in morale and bravery of the Ming army, as well as the tactics of climbing mountains and attacking strongholds, completely disrupted the Qing army's defenses.

A large number of Ming troops climbed up from the mountains and attacked from all sides.

In a close encounter, the Ming army's soldiers were not at a huge disadvantage for the first time.

The Ming army attacking the mountain continued one after another, but the constant casualties did not deter them. Paoze's death in battle aroused the anger of the Ming army attacking the mountain, making the offensive more fierce.

The Qing army was unable to cover them up for a while, and retreated in defeat. Only a quarter of an hour after the battle began, all the defense lines were shaken.

It was difficult for the Qing army to take care of the head and tail, so they could only disperse their troops and respond to the enemy separately.

A large number of Qing army soldiers surged out from the two main strongholds in the east and west mountains and rushed towards the outer camps to support them.

On Dongshan Platform, several local officials who followed Sun Chuanting to watch the battle all looked moved and sighed.

"Such a momentum is really rare. If the Nine-Border Army had been able to do this earlier? How could the enemy dare to go so deep without restraint?"

(End of this chapter)