Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 710

Qingyi River was named Qingshui in ancient times, Lingshui, and Qingyishui. Wuhu City was built at the confluence of Qingge River and Yangtze River.

At this time, the east and west banks of the Qingge River were filled with crowds. On the east bank were [-] Qing troops ordered to stop them, and on the west bank were [-] loyal troops eager to cross the river.

Although the Qing soldiers were few, they occupied favorable terrain and built simple fortifications.

Tong Tulai and a group of Qing generals stood by the river on horseback. They could only see the forest of long spears on the east bank intertwined with their teeth. Behind them, a large number of archers held long bows and quiver bags hanging from their waists. Armor-piercing arrows nearly three feet long were stuck in the arrow In the bag, thousands of bird gunners, holding guns in both hands, marched forward on the beat of drums.

The helmet tassels were like fire, and the flags were flying. Behind the infantry was the scene that Tong Tulai didn't want to see the most. Hundreds of artillery carts were pushed forward by people and pulled by mules and horses.

The Qing soldiers on the east bank, each with their own weapons, watched the five loyal troops pouring into the river bank to confront them across the river, and the commanders of the Qing army showed nervousness.

They saw the dense crowd of people lined up on the river beach, and a large gold-rimmed banner came to the riverside, and the expressions of the Qing generals changed slightly.

"It's Wang Yan's banner!" Qing General Li Benshen said.

Wang Yan's prestige spread all over the world. Although many Qing soldiers did not change their colors, no matter who they were, they would definitely not want to face him on the battlefield.

Wang Yan's Phnom Penh flag was surrounded by a cluster of banners and flags like stars and moons. The flagpole was three feet high, and the flag danced in the wind, blinking so much that people couldn't help but see it.

King Hengyang of the Ming Dynasty, the Qing soldiers saw their opponents clearly, and there was a sudden commotion.

Seeing the reaction of the army, Tong Tulai frowned slightly. He surrounded Yangzhou with Duoduo, and never fought against Wang Yan since then. He knew that Wang Yan is now known as the Ming Dynasty's Optimus Pillar, fighting against the Qing army Countless, few failures, but people are always a little conceited, and usually like to look up to themselves.

Tong Tulai is fairly cautious, he is not arrogant enough to think that Wang Yan has a false name, but he is not afraid of Wang Yan either.

The mission Boluo gave him was to stop the enemy, but he didn't let him defeat Wang Yan.

This can't be beaten, won't it take him a few days?Therefore, Tong Tulai still has some confidence.

At this time, he looked back and saw that the generals had serious faces, so he smiled and said: "No matter how powerful Wang Ni is, our army will deploy defenses along the Qingge River and occupy a favorable location. ? Order, as long as the five loyal troops dare to forcibly cross, all the troops will force their bows and crossbows, and fire artillery and birds to beat them back. Don't worry, our mission will be completed in just seven days."

After hearing this, the faces of many Qing generals eased a little. I can't beat him, can't I spend a few days?
As long as there is no decisive battle of life and death, the generals of the Qing Dynasty will be relieved, but what is fought on this battlefield is arrogance and the confidence to win.

On the other side, on the west bank of the Qingge River.

The various departments of the Five Loyalty Army quickly arranged their formation according to the battalion number.

Wang Yan rode on a horse and came to a small high slope on the west bank. He pushed the horse to the top, and then set up an arbor to watch. He saw that the Qing soldiers had built many simple earth barriers and low walls on the east bank, equipped with a lot of firearms. Be prepared.

The Qing army deployed the infantry in the center, with [-] blue-armored cavalry on each side. This was an inconvenient tactic for the Qing army.

Gao Yigong on the side also focused on the cavalry on both sides. He raised his whip, pointed to the left and right sides, and said to Wang Yan: "Your Highness, the Qing army in the middle has deployed a large number of firearms and crossbows. , the loss is bound to be huge, but there are cavalry on both sides, if the army pushes on the shore from both sides, it will not be stable, and it will be attacked by the cavalry before forming a formation, and it will be difficult to succeed."

Naturally, Wang Yan could also see that, he immediately waved his horsewhip, and said to the crowd: "Go! Go back to the main formation, and the chess and card officer will order the commanders of each battalion to come to discuss with the army."

After a while, Wang Yan returned to the banner of Dazhu, and several members of the army participated in the meeting and were setting up a sand table.

After a while, the sand table was ready, and the camp owners formed a circle.

Everyone looked at the layout of the Qing soldiers, and Chen Bangyan said: "Your Highness, the Qing soldiers have worked hard on the front, and there is no reason for us to fight head-on. I suggest that we should make a detour from both sides."

Gao Yigong said: "There are cavalry on the side. After the soldiers landed, the formation was scattered. If they were rushed by the cavalry, they would not collapse immediately!"

Liu Shundao: "When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins. Your Highness will let a certain Zhongwu Town take the lead and guarantee to break through the front."

Wang Yan shook his head, at this time Lu Shikui clasped his fists again and said, "Your Highness, why don't I let the Iron Man Army go straight to the front?"

Wang Yan pondered for a while, and finally vetoed it. He pondered: "The Qing army built earth barriers and low walls in front of it. Cannons, the losses are huge. If we want to attack from the front, we will rush forward with light soldiers."

The generals nodded after hearing this, and most of them agreed with Wang Yan's analysis.

At this time, Chen Bangyan rolled his eyes, saluted again and offered advice: "Your Highness, if the army wants to go ashore from both sides, the key is whether they can stabilize their formation at the stall. Maybe they can send iron soldiers to go ashore from the side, as long as they can stand firm , and then we can continuously send other troops ashore.”

This idea was similar to what Wang Yan thought, and he immediately asked, "What do you think?"

Everyone looked at the sand table. The most important thing about landing from the side is whether they can withstand the charge of the cavalry of the Qing army. If they can bear it and stabilize their positions, then they can give it a try.

Looking at the various departments of the Five Loyalty Army, who can withstand the impact of the cavalry, I am afraid that only the Iron Man Army.

"I have no objection!" All the generals and staff saluted.

Seeing this, Wang Yan waved his hand and ordered: "In this case, Zhongwu Town will make a surprise attack on the front to attract the Qing army to defend. The Iron Man Army will land on the left side and stabilize the stall. The infantry of the Qing army, assist Zhongwuzhen to break through the front and defeat the Qing army."

The generals quickly took orders, and Wang Yan waved them to go to prepare.

Arrows and shells on the battlefield don't have eyes. When Liu Shun attacked Fujian last year, he was reprimanded and educated by Wang Yan, telling him to be a general guarding one side and not to charge forward.

He remembered these words, although his heart was itchy, but he knew that Wang Yan was looking at him, so he didn't dare to fight in person.

At this time, he was making arrangements in front of his subordinates, "The Qing army's frontal defense is tight, and their bows and crossbows are much heavier. When you land on the shore, you raise your shields and run away. The faster you run, the less you can eat a round of arrows. Of course. , don’t let anyone mess up the lineup for me. You fucking rushed up to fight hand-to-hand, isn’t it to seek death? So you must rely on Brother Paoze. In the end, you all have to give face to the mayor of this town, and the other four towns are sealed off. Now that I'm a duke, I'm still a marquis, so where do you let me put my face on?"

(End of this chapter)