At the end of Ming Dynasty: I, Sun Kewang!Desperate comeback!

Chapter 173: Lord Sun, our military strength is ten to one!

"Mr. Han, the soldiers have been eating meat for a long time, and their physical strength has been greatly improved. They only need to travel two hundred miles, and three days is enough!" Feng Shuangli also laughed and was high-spirited.

Guangxi's outstanding achievements in internal affairs have given all generals confidence. In Feng Shuangli's opinion, an army that can eat meat every day is definitely an invincible army.

"Okay! King Xing'an, just come here. I'll leave the affairs of Guilin to you. My cavalry has been resting outside Guilin for three days. Now that the people are full and the horses are full, it's time to march into Huguang and defeat our front-line soldiers." So majestic!" Zhang Sheng cupped his hands and said.

There are only [-] armored men and [-] cavalry in Guilin city.

Where do you need the heroes of the ten towns of Lord Sun to come together?

This time going north, there are more than 10,000 cavalry in the 2+ front army. To deal with the [-] cavalry that may come out of the city to attack Guilin, it is natural to kill a chicken without a knives.

The cavalry units under Feng Shuangli and Zheng Guo's four towns alone were enough to deal with Xian Guoan's cavalry.

Therefore, Xiaoqizhen, a mobile force under Sun Guozhu, was not prepared to participate in the siege of Guilin.

The cuirassiers in Iron Cavalry Town are not suitable for dealing with infantry, so Xiaoqi Town is the best unit to serve as the vanguard heading north to Huguang.

"Mr. Han, I wish you success." Feng Shuangli said with a smile.

The next day, Feng Shuangli's troops from the four towns took over Zhang Shengxiao's task of riding in the town and surrounded Guilin.

Zhang Sheng's Xiaoqi Town divided its troops into two groups, one out of Yan Pass and the other out of Longhu Pass, and began to attack Guangxi.

Due to the lack of power in Quanzhou and other places, local officials and gentry did not dare to resist Zhang Sheng's cavalry.

Quanzhou and other places easily fell into Zhang Sheng's hands.

Then Zhang Sheng's troops left Guangxi and entered Yongzhou.

Using the water flow, wooden boards prepared in advance worth 10 yuan were thrown into the Xiangjiang River, announcing to the entire Huguang that Lord Sun was marching.

For a while, I looked at the wooden boards floating down from the upstream.

After learning that Hong Wu was in charge, Sun Guozhu's "30" army marched north to Huguang.

The whole of Huguang was shaken, and the officials of the Qing court were heartbroken. The rebels hiding in the mountains of Huguang were inspired and went down the mountain to attack the city and seize territory in response to Sun Guozhu's advance.

And this astonishing news was transmitted to Beijing at an accelerated speed of eight hundred miles.

After Zhang Sheng led his troops away, Feng Shuangli led tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, built a camp, occupied the commanding heights around Guilin, quickly built siege equipment, and quickly prepared for the siege.

A few days later, Lord Sun personally led the troops from the five towns of Longxiang, Huben, Yingyang, Baotao and Tieqi to arrive in Guilin.

For a time, around Guilin, the banners of the Daxi Army blocked the sun, and their momentum was overwhelming. [-] soldiers and more than [-] people surrounded Guilin, like an iron bucket, and the water could not drain out.

Seeing this, the three people in Xian Guoan were heartbroken and wanted to surrender.

That evening, a military meeting was held.

"No matter what! The strength of our army is ten to one! I, Sun Kewang, have fought in battles all my life, and I have never been so well off!
"Attack the city tomorrow, attack from all sides with the four towns of forward, advance first, trap, and hold back! The five towns of Longxiang are temporarily resting."

"There are no feint attacks in this four-pronged attack, they are all main attacks! Tell the soldiers that there are 500 million soldiers in Guilin City, and whichever town is the first to break the city will get an additional 30 taels of silver reward!"

In the big tent, Sun Kewang was high-spirited and arrogant, making all the generals look at each other in confusion.

"My lord, it's not appropriate to attack from multiple directions! It's better to concentrate our forces and defeat them at one point." Feng Shuangli persuaded.

Sun Kewang said disdainfully: "King Xing'an, it is indeed against the law of war to divide the troops into four groups, but who will let the remnants of Kong Youde's [-]-strong army fight against the national security alone?"

"Don't talk about the five towns of Longxiang, just the four towns of Qianfeng, and the 8000 people of Xian Guoan can't even defeat one town!"

"In that case, why do we care about so many twists and turns?"

As the saying goes, if you are poor, you will be interspersed with tactics, and if you are rich, you will blow me up.

Now Sun Guozhu's [-] troops surrounded Kong Youde's [-] remnants.

Artillery, equipment, and logistics are all absolute advantages.

Even with these conditions, you still want to play the art of war.

Just push the line straight through.

If Sun Guozhu led 10 people to defeat 8000 people, he would still have to go through so many twists and turns.

When word got out, he couldn't afford to lose that person.

Although Sun Kewang's 10 men failed to defeat the main force of Manchu and Mongolia at the fork in the road, they also failed to defeat Li Dingguo's 3 men at Jiaoshui.

But if this continues, 10 people will not be able to defeat 8000 people!

Even if Xian Guoan is the reincarnation of Zhang Liao, his grandson Kewang is not the second grandson Shiwan!

"Your Majesty, the art of war is as follows. If we attack the city from all sides, we will probably let the frontline National Security Department fight to the death and increase our army's casualties!" Wang Dewang, the commander-in-chief of Tieqi Town, said worriedly.

"Dewang, what I want is to fight to the death for the safety of the frontier country. If he doesn't fight to the death, I will force him to fight to the death!" Sun Kewang said slowly.

"Master, what do you mean?" Feng Shuangli and others were shocked.

"Everyone, our ten-town army is heading north to Huguang. Although these ten-town army are well-trained and well-equipped, even meat is provided to the soldiers."

"Compared with Gu's army in Yunnan and Guizhou in the past, although the soldiers' physical strength has been greatly enhanced."

"But after all, these 10,000+ soldiers and horses have never fought in a battle or seen blood."

"Our army marched north to Huguang, cutting off the retreat route of the main Tatar force."

"Before next summer, Gu's army is bound to have a decisive battle with the main force of the Qing army."

Sun Kewang said seriously: "Although our army is waiting for work, it will not be a good thing if we conquer Huguang too easily."

"The king plans to use the National Security Department in Guilin City to train troops?" Feng Shuangli understood.

"That's right! Even if it costs tens of thousands of casualties, Gu must let Gu's army experience a real bloody battle!"

"Only in this way can I be sure of victory in the decisive battle in Huguang!"

Sun Kewang's expression was extremely solemn.

Hunan now has no decent troops except Xian Guoan and Chen De.

If they miss the opportunity of the bloody battle in Guilin, the recruits of the Qianqian Army will basically be able to fight low-intensity security battles and pursuit battles in Hunan.

Only a truly bloody battle, and a bloody battle that ensures a sure victory, can the army of Lord Sun be reborn and maintain high morale.

He really couldn't find any other suitable place besides Guilin.

Therefore, the Frontline National Security Department is the whetstone and experience package for Sun Kewang’s army.

Even if he was unwilling to fight to the death, Sun Kewang would still force Xian Guoan to fight to the death.

The harder Xian Guoan struggled in Guilin, the more excited Sun Guozhu became!

"Yes!" The generals in front of the army nodded repeatedly.

After understanding Sun Guozhu's intention, they were convinced.

"In that case, attack the city tomorrow!" Sun Kewang shook his body and announced the real beginning of the battle of Guilin.

Early the next morning, in the huge camp of the Great Western Army, the aroma wafted from an iron pot.

"Don't overeat, or you will vomit to death!" A famous general organized the troops to eat in an orderly manner.

"My lord, the time has come."

On the top of the mountain, a huge dragon flag flutters in the wind.

After hearing this, Lord Sun stood up, looked at the rising sun, and smiled slightly.

Wisps of sunlight shone down, and under the reflection of the golden armor, Sun Kewang's entire place was illuminated with radiance.

A gust of breeze blows, and the scarlet cloak trembles behind him.

Under the adoring gazes of his guards, Lord Sun remained calm and pointed with his right hand.

"Attack the city!" Two big words came out of his mouth, and the entire Ming army's formation changed in an instant.

"Siege!"

"Siege!"

"Siege!"

On the top of the mountain, hundreds of Tiger Guards shouted in unison.

War drums rumbled, bright war flags waved, and smoke billowed up.

The generals saw that the king had given orders.

Teams were organized one after another and went out to form camps.

"Fire!" orders were issued from several hills.

More than 200 red-coated cannons stood on high ground and launched a massive bombardment.

With a loud bang, a cannonball hit the city wall, taking away many bricks and tiles, and splashing endless rammed earth.

"Damn it, it is indeed a heavy artillery weighing more than three thousand kilograms!"

On the west wall, looking at the power of the 24-pounder cannon, Xian Guoan was shocked.

"Admiral, Sun thief's artillery is too powerful, otherwise you should go down first." A deputy general advised.

"No, Guilin must be defended!"

Xian Guoan gritted his teeth.

In fact, when they saw Sun Kewang personally commanding tens of thousands of troops arriving in Guilin, the hearts of the three people in Xian Guoan were already shaken.

There are more than [-] people with so many red-coated cannons. If Guilin continues to defend, it is estimated that all three of them will have to go see Kong Youde.

Although Xian Guoan and the others were loyal to Kong Youde, who on earth would be willing to go to the Palace of Hell to meet their old master.

As for our Qing Dynasty, although the future is unpredictable.

But the three people from Xian Guoan know it well. If they can't care about it now, they can still care about it in the future!

If they really fight to the death with Lord Sun, no matter what happens next, whether the world belongs to Ming or Qing or their surname is Sun, the three brothers Xian Guoan are destined to die in Guilin City.

I remember that when Kong Youde was forced into a desperate situation by Li Dingguo, he had the idea of ​​surrender.

In the current situation in Guilin, Sun Kewang's 10,000+ army is far stronger than Li Dingguo.

However, the strength of the three people from Xian Guoan is only the remnants of Kong Youde.

In the same place, the situation was worse than that of his master in the past. When Sun Guozhu's troops from the five towns arrived in Guilin, the three An brothers were already shaken.

To be loyal to our Qing Dynasty, the three people from Xian Guoan really don’t have that consciousness.

So the idea of ​​​​surrender gradually rose.

But what they thought was that Lord Sun didn't send an envoy to persuade him to surrender, and he just attacked the city directly!

This makes it clear that the three Guoan brothers will not be given a way to survive!

"Brother Di, let's fight against the thief Sun! Today I will first give out a reward of 100 taels to the brothers!"

"If Guilin defends, we will issue another 200 taels!"

Xian Guoan's anger arose from his heart, and his evil arose from his courage.

"Okay!" On the city wall, the Qing troops who were beaten by red-coated cannons were in chaos. When they heard the number 100 taels, they immediately became energetic.

Even the red-coated cannon doesn't seem so scary anymore.

"Quickly, first move 100 million taels of silver from Prince Dingnan's Mansion to the city wall and distribute it to the brothers!"

"Damn it, if Sun Kewang doesn't give me a way to survive, even if I die, two of his teeth will be broken!" Xian Guoan said fiercely.

"Admiral, the military pay in the palace belongs to the imperial court!"

"Ignore him! I make the decision and send it to my brother first!" Xian Guoan roared.

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, the deputy general immediately led people down to move the silver.

"Brothers, there are 500 million taels of silver in Prince Dingnan's palace. If you can defend Guilin, all 500 million will be yours!" Xian Guoan shouted.

The guards around them shouted, and in an instant, the morale of the Qing army in Guilin City was greatly boosted!
On the top of the mountain, Sun Kewang held up the telescope and smiled.

"Give me the order. As long as the barrel of the cannon does not explode, I will continue to bombard it. I want to see if the Qing army has more men or I have more cannonballs!"

Boom boom boom!
More than 200 red-coated cannons continued to bombard, and in the blink of an eye, more than 1 shells had been fired.

However, instead of stopping, the artillery fire of the Qianqian Army continued to accelerate.

In order to attack Guilin, Sun Guozhu prepared [-] pieces of medicine for each cannon.

There are more than 200 red-coated cannons with nearly [-] shells.

We have only hit over 1 now, and there are still [-] left!
There are not many other things in Guangdong and Guangxi, except gunpowder, which is abundant!
Boom boom boom boom boom!

With strong logistical support, the artillerymen of the Qianqian Army became more and more excited and addicted to fight.

But the Qing troops on the city wall were in mourning.

Under the bombardment of tens of thousands of artillery shells, the entire Guilin city wall was covered in corpses.

With a loud bang, a six-pound shell hit a Qing soldier, easily piercing the cotton armor and tearing his body into pieces.

"Ahhh!"

Seeing the scattered corpses, the men on the city wall shouted wildly, going crazy from the stimulation.

"Who dares to move!" A Qing army officer looked at the corpse with a livid face and was frightened.

But he still reacted, waving the butcher knife in his hand, killing young men and maintaining order in this area.

"Admiral, let the red-coated artillery fire back. If Sun Thief continues to fire like this, the morale of our army will completely collapse."

"Admiral, two red-coated cannons have been blown up by Sun thief's shells. If we don't fight back, we will lose them in vain!"

Xian Guoan looked at the city in front of him, which was like a purgatory on earth, and clenched his fists.

"Let the artillery fire back!"

With an order, more than twenty red-coated cannons on the Guilin city wall began to fire, and launched a counterattack against the artillery of the Qianqian army.

More than twenty loud noises were heard, and the Qing army's six-pounder gun position and twelve-pounder gun position were fired back by the Qing army.

However, the 24-pounder cannon and the [-]-pounder cannon that stood on the hilltop farther away and used their range and range for long-distance bombardment were beyond the range of the Qing army's artillery.

Seeing that the red-coated heavy artillery of the Qing army had opened fire.

The artillerymen of the Qianqian Army quickly adjusted their gun positions and prepared to knock out the Qing army's red-coated artillery.

However, before they could successfully adjust, the Qing army's second round of artillery attacks struck.

A six-pounder gun was hit on the spot, and all the artillerymen were killed.

However, the Qing army had not yet waited for the third round of attacks.

More than 200 red-coated artillery pieces launched a counterattack.

A large number of red-coat artillery concentrated on bombarding each area, trying to use the number of shells to defeat the Qing army's red-coat artillery.

Under the powerful firepower of the Qingqian army's artillery, gunpowder smoke and loud noises immediately filled the area around the few cannons of the Qing army.

The artillerymen of the Qing army could hear and see that their livers and gall bladders were split.

(End of this chapter)