Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 735 Strong Enemy
In the age of firearms, cannons are what really determine the winner!

If the command was changed to another person, perhaps the expeditionary army would set up a regular formation under the city, wait for the Mughal army to attack, and then use superior artillery fire to conduct artillery battles. The casualties may not be so many, but the results will be very small. And the fight was protracted.

But Li Dingguo's command style is different. Facing the enemy's superior force, he still hits head-on. No matter ten large hollow squares or Wang Fuchen's cavalry, they can basically be regarded as bait. The real killer is a hundred rifled guns. When the Mughal army launched a scuffle, the last division pulled the artillery cart and set off, and it also circled behind the Mughals. The artillery positions that had been surveyed a few days ago were the closest and most chaotic in the camp of these three buddies. At that moment, a deadly shelling was launched.

Each round of artillery can take away hundreds or even thousands of Mughal warriors. After only two rounds of shelling, the Mughal army could not stand it anymore. Tens of thousands of Indian soldiers broke up and fled back crying. Looking through the binoculars, watching the huge Indian army basically disintegrate, Wang Fuchen couldn't help showing the excitement like a wolf on his fat face.

"Brothers, look at that green flag! Kill! Life or death, bring back the Governor of Bengal, and reward him!"

In terms of military discipline and quality, the Ming army of the expeditionary army really can't catch up with the active Ming army, but the guys under Wu Sangui's command are more radical than their compatriots who abide by the rules and follow the rules. With blood still on their faces, the cavalrymen howled like wolves, and rushed into the scattered Tianzhu army again.

In this formation, the expeditionary army, which was originally surrounded by groups, was exposed in the phalanx. Although they only fought for two or three hours, corpses were still scattered all over the huge battlefield, wrapping the expeditionary army like flower petals. Among them, if it was a real fight with cold weapons, so many people would definitely not die. While firearms brought power innovations, it can also be seen in the tragic killing of human beings. Killing people has become a very easy thing.

But Li Dingguo didn't have the heart to continue to study such deep philosophical issues. He was so tired and sweaty after hearing the sound of the cannon, he didn't even look at it again, so he just sat down on the ground.

Seeing that the commander hadn't moved, those sweaty expeditionary troops who had just gone through the battle didn't give orders, and they didn't dare to move. They were silent for a few minutes, and Wu Shi, the staff officer commanded by the right wing, broke the silence and ran into the central army formation. .

"General! The western thieves have already retreated! General Wang has already led the way to chase and kill them. Should we pursue or retreat?"

At the hottest time at noon, basking in the sun was not an option. Hearing Wu Shi's inquiry, the expeditionary army with guns at the front couldn't help but turned their heads to look over, but Li Dingguo's answer almost surprised everyone. A large group of big-headed soldiers made a mutiny.

"You don't want to chase after him if you run away, silly! You have to bother me with such a trivial matter. I haven't seen how tired your commander is!"

You don't fucking order, do I dare to move?
But the fact that the general can make this joke with everyone shows that the situation has really come to an easy time, and the expeditionary army who still has the strength to make money is carrying a bayonet, and with a roar of a tiger, he chases after him. As for the injured, they are gone. Those who only wanted to have a full meal and sleep began to retreat into the city under the leadership of their chiefs.

This whole morning stretched across the land of Tianzhu, the military formation like the iron wall can be regarded as scattered.

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This battle was absolutely fruitful. There were no fewer than ten thousand Mughal soldiers killed or injured on the spot, and more than 2 Indian soldiers were captured in the pursuit. More than 3000 war horses were captured, especially more than 40 war elephants. Not falling, all fell into the pockets of the Ming army.

The biggest result is that Jamil, the ruler of Bengal Suba, was chased by Wang Fuchen's cavalry, beheaded and brought back. The huge and rich main force of Bengal Suba was defeated, and the commander was killed. Now he is like a charming girl In that way, it began to open its thighs to the expeditionary force.

However, there were still some twists and turns. When the battle ended and returned to Friedpur that day, the expeditionary force was locked outside the city. Taking advantage of the Bangladeshi army's attack, the dissatisfied city residents launched a rebellion under the instigation of those lost Brahmins. No one knew that the seemingly majestic "court" army was defeated so quickly and so badly. The Friedpur mob who had just rushed up the city wall was stunned when they met the Ming army who came back lazily and wanted to rest.

The tone of the tone is a riot, it is better to say it is a farce, the rioters at the door ran away before the cannon was fired, but Li Dingguo became serious about this matter, and the one-day rest was extended to three days. De Boer carried out an extremely severe suppression. When he left, more than 3000 people were hanged on the gallows at the gate of the city.

Just like the Mongolian army back then, the expeditionary army went deep into the territory of a big country alone, with no retreat and no reinforcements!Extraordinary measures must be taken in extraordinary times. Genghis Khan simply killed all the people in the city. Without people, there would be no harassment and rebellion. Li Dingguo was not so crazy, but he still had to maintain enough respect for him in the occupied area.

This trick really worked. Along the Ganges, when the Ming army continued to advance westward, the important cities along the way, such as Rajmohar, Kalakad, and Purnia, directly surrendered to the expeditionary army. Although distressed, those Brahmins and nobles still took the initiative to offer a large number of gold, silver, jewelry and precious works of art to labor.Many of the important collections of the British Museum and the Louvre in France are now in the pockets of Ming Dynasty.

By July, the huge Bengal Suba had completely fallen.

Even though Bangladesh is a well-known poor country in the world in later generations, and its domestic economic level is still struggling on the line of food and clothing, but in this era, Subba, Bangladesh is definitely a good place. It is located under the Ganges River and has a lower reaches, and more than 80.00% of the five places are On the plains, agriculture and handicrafts are developed, with a population of 3000 to [-] million. In the history of the British East India Company, it was precisely because of the capture of this place that the company accumulated amazing wealth and allowed it to grow into a terrifying monster. the entire South Asian subcontinent.

But now, Daming took it one step earlier and took it into his hands. This bright oriental pearl is now surnamed Song.

However, in July, after the army arrived at Buksar in Bihar Subba, Li Dingguo led the army to stop and did not make further attacks.

Although many people clamored to go to Delhi in one breath, Daming at this time was not as powerful as the People's Liberation Army of later generations after all, and now Tibet is still in the hands of lamas. The practice of photographing envoys for peace talks and asking the Mughal Empire to cede territory for compensation has become a matter of course.

While preparing for the war in Buxar, Li Dingguo, in the name of the cabinet of the Ming Empire, sent envoys to Delhi, asking for negotiations.

However, the olive branch that Daming cut off was taken back again with a humiliating result. The envoys he sent not only returned without success, but were whipped and returned with scars, and followed him back together Yes, there is also the mighty army in the central province of the Mughal Empire.

Winston Churchill, the outstanding leader who led Britain to defeat India in later generations, did not have a good impression of India. During the great famine in India in [-], he once said bluntly and meanly: If there is no famine, Indians will still be like rabbits Same breed!
Although this sentence belittles India, it can explain India's population from one side. It is a country with a large population that is not as large as China in later generations, but its population will catch up with China. At this time, the authority of the Mughal Empire has not yet been lost. Also obeying the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan, from Delhi Subba, Alag Subba, Awad Subba, Birhasubah, etc., the empire has mobilized more than 20 troops, especially some horses from southern India. Lata soldiers are even more brave and good at fighting.

Since the mobilization began in March, the main force of the Mughal Empire also arrived in Buksar in early July.

In the military tent of the expeditionary army, there was a quarrel because of this.

"The two countries are at war, don't behead the envoy! Mughal dared to insult my envoy. It is a shameful humiliation and a great provocation. We are the expeditionary force of Ming Dynasty, and we must wash away this shame with blood. I think we should fight with the envoy These Indians fight to the death!"

Slapping the table, several division commanders jumped their feet angrily, but on the other side, Deputy Commander Wang Fuchen looked at the huge blue dot on the map with difficulty and shook his head with difficulty.

"The difference in numbers is too great! The enemy has a total of 20 troops, and there is a steady stream of support, but our army has less than [-] troops, and we are going deep into the enemy's territory. Once defeated, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Besides, there is still a flat plain here, and the Great Plains are not conducive to defense!"

"Li Shuai, the final general thinks that we should retreat from his edge and push it to the coastal areas, with the help of the navy, and then deal with him, and we should describe the current predicament to the cabinet and ask for support."

"The Bengal that the big guy worked so hard to win, is it just lost?"

"This war was originally intended to teach the Mughal Empire a lesson, not to occupy the land. We should have been like the Jian slaves back then. After sweeping through, one blow will leave! Force them to bow their heads!"

"I think you are used to being a slave to Jiannu!"

During the debate, Song Xi, the commander of the 29th Division of Yingtiandi, blurted out angrily. Following his words, the entire tent couldn't help but end up cold. You must know that more than 3 people in the expeditionary force were selected from the Wu army's captives. , Song Xi's sentence is equivalent to insulting most of the soldiers.

"Mr. Song, apologize to Deputy Marshal Wang immediately!"

Li Dingguo, who was looking at the map and frowning, also knew the seriousness of this matter, and immediately waved at Song Xi sternly, knowing that he had made a slip of the tongue, Song Xi bowed a military salute with a straight face.

"Wang Shuai, the last general has nothing to say, please forgive me!"

Although his face was still a bit ugly, the overall situation was the main focus now. Wang Fuchen didn't want to surrender a second time, and he was quite difficult to put on a smiling face.

"It doesn't matter, everyone is now fighting for Daming, for the Marshal."

This matter is over, but it still leaves a pimple in people's hearts. For a while, Yingtian's military tent was turned into a cold scene. Li Dingguo didn't seem to be used to this kind of cold scene. After a few glances, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Where is Mr. Li Xiaohei? Why didn't he come to today's regular meeting of all officers?"

Absence in this matter is not a serious crime, even enough to go to a military court. A dozen or so messengers immediately went out to look for it. into the tent.

And he actually brought back an old man of Ming Dynasty who was wearing a diplomat collar and looked quite wealthy.

Under the worried eyes of a group of officers, Li Xiaohei didn't know it, and saluted Li Dingguo naively.

"Marshal, this is the father of the last general, Li Laobai and Li Dashang!"

(End of this chapter)