A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 542

At Chenshi, Wang Dou's central army and infantry camp were not far to the southwest of Shuangzi Mountain.

He was riding on a tall Yuanrong chariot, with his tall flag in front of him, and not far behind was a pole-watching chariot with a pole as high as 20 meters, and then there were drum chariots one after another.

He looked out of the window, and through the vigorous guard battalion knights beside him, he could vaguely see the figure of his infantry battalion soldiers.They were striding forward, although all of them were sweating, but their morale was still high, and the hands holding the weapons did not tremble at all.

Although everyone's armor is not heavy, it weighs about [-] catties when they are fully equipped. After distributing it to the whole body, they feel even more relaxed.But after all, it was a long-distance emergency march, walking tens of miles, the hard work can be imagined.

But they persisted. The soldiers looked resolute and just strode forward. The comfort officers from various ministries cheered loudly from time to time, and every time they got a full-hearted response.

Seeing their energetic appearance, Wang Dou was relieved that this was his army.

In fact, when he set off from the camp, Wang Dou also wanted to walk with the soldiers to show his role as an example.I also took the opportunity to move around to see if my physical endurance has declined. Since the higher the status, I either ride a horse or a car all day long, and even walk less.

However, the subordinates tried to persuade them for a while, saying that the general should sit in the car, and there is no sign of danger, so they can march and fight with peace of mind.

He also said that as a general, if he walked with ordinary soldiers, he would lose his dignity.

Wang Dou had no choice but to give up. How could he not know the national conditions of this era?As long as the high-ranking person is not too extravagant, the more luxurious the daily life and diet, the more proud the subordinates will be.If you dress poorly, your subordinates will feel that it will hurt your face.

Obvious examples, after Wang Dou's big flag and the luxurious atmosphere of Yuanrong chariots stabilized the troops, the Jingbian army, from generals to soldiers, all felt radiant in their faces.

In this era, people are approachable, and it is unpopular to mingle with soldiers. If your subordinates follow you to fight and fight, don't you hope that one day, you can enjoy this kind of honor yourself?

Desire is the pace that pushes the progress of human beings, that's all, and there must be losses.

It's just that sometimes I feel that the life of ordinary people is getting farther and farther away from me.

When the army was marching, one by one rushed back and forth from time to time, passing on the battle reports ahead.

The smoke and dust were billowing, and at this time another Ye Buhui came galloping on horseback at full speed, and stopped beside Yuan Rong's chariot. He reported loudly: "General, the thieves and slaves stopped crossing the river and dug trenches frantically three miles from the north bank. Maojiagou The thieves and slaves have retreated, and the number of soldiers and horses in Shuangzi Mountain has increased, and the Han Shen general on the north bank is attacking with all his might!"

Wang Dou immediately looked at the sand table inside the car.

His Yuanrong chariot, which was pulled by four big horses, had a sturdy appearance and could withstand heavy artillery from Hongyi.The interior is spacious and comfortable, with a sand table and a map hanging on one of the inner walls.At this time, several important praise paintings in Zhongying, such as Qin Yi and others, also lived in Yuanrong's chariot.

Chi Dacheng, Wen Daxing, and Zhong Tiaoyang were also standing by the guardrail.

This Yuanrong chariot platform is three meters high, with a wide field of vision and thoughtful protection. It is really a must-have equipment for a general to travel and fight.

Wen Daxing said happily: "Thieves and slaves are not allowed to cross the river. Our army's first victory is all thanks to the great general!"

A few people nearby were praising the painting, laughing and laughing, Qin Yi stared at the sand table, no matter when he was sitting, he was like a standing green pine.

He thought deeply: "The thieves and slaves retreated when they were blocked, and the towns and camps arrived, and they could wipe out the enemies on the south bank! However, the slaves and thieves dug trenches for three miles on the north bank, but it was not good for our division. If the towns crossed the river, soldiers and horses could not be used. The thief slave attacked me halfway across the river. The north bank needs at least a five-mile buffer."

Zhong Tiaoyang also looked at the sand table, and said steadily: "It would be best if there are ten miles."

Wang Dou nodded slowly. In fact, the best strategy for this battle is to confront the Qing army at his daughter Nanhe.But if they can't put enough pressure on them, I'm afraid they won't be able to attract the main force of the Qing army to the North Bank of the Naughty River.

Of course, if the main force of the Qing army gathers on the north bank, the Ming army only needs to occupy the south bank. Depending on the situation on the battlefield, the Jingbian army has drawn up many plans.However, it is necessary to capture some strongholds on the north bank. In this way, advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended, and both have advantages in strategy and tactics.

Now that the Qing army was caught off guard, the initial strategy has been achieved, the defenders of Maojiagou have retreated, and the Han Dynasty also occupied a mountain on the north bank of the Naughty River. Right now, the goal is to expand the results of the battle, capture Shuangzi Mountain, and try to expand the buffer area on the north bank. when.

He stared sharply at several key points on the sand table, and issued several orders in succession: "Ling, Zhong Xiancai leads the first-class army to immediately assist the Han and Korean troops, Zhao Xuan's artillery barracks, and cover with artillery fire. The young Buddha Langji in his camp will immediately cross the river and assist in guarding the mountains." Ridge, the important point on the north bank, be sure not to lose anything!"

According to information, several pontoon bridges on both sides of the Nuer River, especially near Shuangzi Mountain, have been destroyed, and it is impossible to restore it under the threat of Ming army artillery fire.At this time, the Qing army had stopped crossing the river, so the artillery was free to support the Han and North Korea on the other side.

The daughter river is not wide, the width of the river is only one to two hundred meters, and the Hongyi cannon is mounted on the south bank, which is enough to cover the opposite bank.

Of course, if the army crosses the river, the cannons must also be pushed across the bank, but if the buffer zone is to be expanded, the cooperation of infantry, cavalry and cannons is required.At this time, Yuzhen's infantry battalion had not yet arrived, and if all Jingbian troops crossed the river to expand their victories, they might be weak.

Wang Dou's order was passed on quickly by Zhong Tiaoyang, and the messengers of the handsome battalion were dispatched to the front line quickly.

Wang Dou listened carefully. There was a rumble of cannons on Nvnuhe's side before, but now the sound was much less. It was clear that Qingqi's attack on the Han and Korean mountains had slowed down, but it was quiet at this time, and the next big battle was brewing.

He asked: "Where did the artillery of Shenji Battalion go?"

Wen Daxing was in charge of intelligence, and immediately replied: "Report from the sentry cavalry, we have arrived at Gujiazhuang."

Wang Dou frowned. According to the speed of Shenjiying, they would not reach the front line until Si hour at least.

As for the attack on Shuangzi Mountain, because now the mountain defense line is full of trenches, and many areas are protected by sacks and earthen baskets.The Hongyi Cannon's bombardment effect may not be good, and the mortars and rockets of the Shenji Battalion are needed. Before they arrive, the offensive will not be easy to start.

Because he kept close contact with Yang Guozhu and others who were chasing after him, Wang Dou knew that Yang Guozhu's formation was more than two miles away from him, and Wang Pu's formation was about three miles away.This is still their new army, those old-fashioned battalions are farther apart, and there is no such thing as a formation when marching.

Shanxi general Li Fuming, aid and suppression general Zuo Guangxian, not to mention the infantry in Jizhen.

Those new troops, in terms of physical strength and endurance, in fact, may not necessarily surpass those battalion soldiers.It's just that their discipline is relatively good, so they can persevere. During the march, the two sides can be compared.

In particular, Yang Guozhu's new army performed well, but they were still not as good as the Jingbian army. In terms of physical strength alone, they were far inferior.

After all, the food and treatment of the Jingbian army, as well as training, are the most reasonable and outstanding in this era.

As for the Divine Machine Camp...

They were far behind, dragging heavy artillery forward for a reason.

Going west from Songshan Fort, even though the terrain is undulating and the army marches, they can't all follow the official path.However, under the perennial drought, the wilderness is flat and dry. Except for the nearby villages, there are few obstacles such as fields and ditches, and the ground is still easy to walk on.

However, heavy artillery is hard to move after all. It weighs a thousand catties and weighs one thousand catties. Walking on the road, the speed is too bad.In particular, the Shenwei General Cannon of the Shenji Battalion is even heavier, and the four-wheeled cannon is also harder to move than the two-wheeled cannon.

Wang Dou knew that Fu Yingchong was trying his best to compete for a good performance, and it was useless to urge him, so he could only lament that the pace of war in this era is too slow.

He got up and walked to the guardrail in front of the car, and all the officials followed him around.

Looking at the mountains and rivers, the land in the west of Liaoning is a little more chilling than that in the Guan.

Looking at the land in front of him again, there are countless soldiers fighting at Fangzheng, the sound of guns and guns, and the sound of shouting and killing can be heard faintly.

Wang Dou calmed down, and gave another order: "Order the battalion, advance at full speed."

"Full speed ahead!"

All the officers conveyed Wang Dou's order layer by layer, and the tired soldiers roared and trotted forward in unison.

The entire army formation, like undulating waves, shaking iron helmets, and gleaming spears and blunderbusses, shone dazzlingly in the morning sun.

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When Wang Dou led the battalion to arrive, the South Bank of the Daughter River cheered like a tidal wave.The remaining Qing troops on the south bank no longer had the will to fight, and either retreated to the Shuangzi Mountain area, or simply retreated from some pontoon bridges to the north bank.Some Ming army cavalry were chasing and killing them vigorously.

There are traces of the battlefield everywhere, and from time to time you can see leftover weapons and flags, blood scattered everywhere, and some headless corpses of the Qing army.

Heads are precious. For many Ming troops, beheading was the top priority. Some Ming cavalry from friendly towns even went deep into the river to fish out the bodies of some drowned Qing soldiers.

When Wang Dou first arrived, he could still hear the roar of artillery on the shore, and the crackling of guns on the opposite side, mixed with the roar of some shotguns from Francophones.

The Qing cavalry on the opposite bank attacked the mountains occupied by Han and North Korea wave after wave, but because of Zhong Xiancai's reinforcements and the bombardment of the Jingbian Army's artillery battalion not far from the small pontoon bridge on the south bank, the mountains on the other side were always in the hands of Han and North Korea.

In addition, Zhao Xuan hurriedly pulled the artillery to the artillery formation to support the area, the Qing army on the other side could see clearly, and Wang Dou arrived with another battalion, so they finally had no choice but to retreat.

The Qing cavalry on the other side must have thought clearly that before their heavy artillery arrived, if they attacked the mountains by force, or crossed the bank to fight the Ming army, it would be futile to lose their troops.

So they only had a few rangers wandering around the mountain, because the Jingbian Army artillery battalion on the south bank occasionally shelled, and they didn't dare to get too close.

Wang Dou looked at the land on the north bank. At this time, there were pieces of Qing army flags gathered there, and as the horn sounded, Qing cavalry rushed to meet from time to time.Looking at the north bank from a distance, there are cavalry cavalry one after another, and I don't know how many Eight Banners reinforcements have arrived.

Will the main force of the Qing army gather on the North Bank?
Wang Dou put down the binoculars, and thought again: "The Eight Banners have many cavalry, and they have an advantage in tactics. If this battle hadn't been taken by surprise, it would not have been possible to achieve such a result. Even now, Shuangzi Mountain is still occupied by the Qing army."

He looked towards Shuangzi Mountain, on the east side of Shuangzi Mountain, all the way to some mountains of Rufeng Mountain, as well as the northern part of the mountain, there were many cavalry from the Qing Dynasty.There is also a steady stream of Qingqi, who are crossing the Nuer River at the northern end of Rufeng Mountain, rushing to Shuangzi Mountain for reinforcements.

After the battalions from all towns gather and the artillery from the Shenji Battalion arrives, there will be a big battle around Shuangzi Mountain, and even on both sides of the Nuer River.

When Wang Dou arrived, Zhao Xuan asked the Chinese army to command and set up an artillery array near the large pontoon bridge on the left, and set up a sack barrier to prevent the Hongyi artillery fire from the Han Eight Banners.

He himself quickly came to greet him, bragging to Wang Dou how sharp his gun camp was just now, and greatly praised the effect of the silk medicine bag.

However, Wang Dou heard that his ulterior motives were not in drinking, but in making himself spend more money.

(End of this chapter)