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Chapter 254 Jiannu's Firearms Troop

From Liaoshen to Ningyuan, the road of hundreds of miles, the consumption of food transportation is not small, right?The key is that the strategic contraction of the Ming army was too immoral, so that Houjin could not get supplies at all on the way.

The marching team, which could not be seen at a glance, marched forward in the cold wind. Among them, there were 2 people with bright horse helmets and armor. It was Nurhachi who relied on them as the elite heavy armored soldiers.

In addition to the heavy armored soldiers, Nurhachi also prepared firearms troops, all composed of Han soldiers, carrying artillery and bird guns to help attack fortifications.

From the perspective of thinking and preparation, Nurhachi is correct and is doing his best.But he didn't know that there was a more powerful Hongyi cannon with a longer range erected at the head of Ningyuan City.

As for the heavy armored soldiers, they will also become vulnerable to the large number of eagle guns equipped by the Ming army for assault.

Of course, the current old slave is still quite confident.Especially looking at the unstoppable power of the thousands of troops marching sonorously, I have great expectations for the victory of this battle.

Reaching out his hand to call Tong Yangxing, Nurhachi asked, "The artillery is very important in this attack on Ningyuan. Whether we can break the city depends on the power of the artillery."

Tong Yangxing hurriedly bowed and replied: "Don't worry, King Khan, the humble officer will lead the Han soldiers, and use the power of artillery to break through the strong city of Ningyuan."

The [-] Han soldiers who accompanied the army carried a total of [-] artillery pieces, all of which were captured from the Ming army in previous battles.Among them, there are thirty large and medium-sized general guns and twenty French guns.

The Grand General Cannon is also known as the Bamboo Cannon because it has several hoops that look like bamboo joints.

In the later period, the iron hoop was removed to reduce weight, and it was changed to a plain gun body, and "thickened at the point where the charge is fired, and the front and back are illuminated by the star, which can be compared thousands of steps away."

And the General Cannon has been modified into a Frang machine style. There are three or four sub-guns, which can be fired quickly, and are called the Invincible General.

It can be seen that these artillery are old models, which are bulky and not very powerful.Especially compared with Hongyi Cannon, it is far behind.

Moreover, these artillery that fired solid shells were not very lethal to the Ming army inside the parapet fortifications of the trenches.

This is also normal. The Ming army has changed its tactics and has been experimenting for half a year.Hou Jin wanted to find a way to deal with it, but how could he do it in a short time?

Being able to form a firearms unit to assist in the battle, to carry artillery to attack the city, and to organize a heavy armored elite charge, for Hou Jin, it is already considered to be quick in response and more thoughtful.

Nurhachi was very happy with Tong Yangxing's guarantee, smiled and said: "You once suggested to make cannons by yourself and prepare more firearms. After this battle is successful, I will assign you to take charge."

"Thank you, King Khan." Tong Yangxing bowed his hands again, paused, and said, "Our Dajin army is invincible in field battles. If there is another artillery battalion to attack the fortifications, there will be no obstacles to destroying the city and plundering the land."

Nurhachi said: "What you said is very true. If there were artillery to help out during the battle of Guangning, I am afraid it will be another result."

Looking up at the Han soldiers chanting slogans towing artillery carts by the side of the road, Nurhachi pondered for a moment and said, "I know the Ming army's guns are sharp, but I don't know how the Ming army's artillery is?"

Tong Yangxing thought for a while and said, "According to my knowledge, the Ming army's artillery either lost weight, or it was cast in a newer age. But in terms of power, it should be almost the same as our army."

Nurhachi showed a reassuring look, nodded repeatedly, and said, "There is nothing to be afraid of in this way."

Stretching out his hand to call the messenger, the old slave ordered: "Tell Sanbeile to speed up the march and eliminate the enemies along the way."

"Yes, this slave will obey Khan's order." The orderly soldier finished his salute and left in the dust.

In the forward team, Sanbeile Manggurtai and his younger brother Degelei are marching forward.He was extremely excited and joyful to get the opportunity to go out with his father Khan.

Because this means military exploits, and military exploits mean the improvement of status and prestige among Zhubaile.

And after Nurhachi abolished the position of Prince Daishan, many people naturally coveted the heir.

Although Amin is Erbeile, he is Nurhachi's nephew. From the perspective of this relationship, he is already ineligible.

Mang Gurtai was brave and good at fighting. He participated in the battles of Sarhu and the crusade against the Yehe tribe. He made great achievements in battle and ranked above Huang Taiji.

Huang Taiji did not have too favorable conditions at the time, so it can be said that he was very low-key.Although Nurhachi has praised his strategy many times, that's all.

As for Azig, Dorgon, and Duduo, who were born to the very favored concubine Ulanara, they are all little kids, and they don't have much credit and are not valued by others.

It is said that Mang Gurtai is rude and unscrupulous, and his mother is also of low status, so it is unlikely that he will be passed on.But at that time, who knew what Nurhachi was thinking, and it was only natural for Mangurtai to try his best to fight for it.

However, judging from the arrangements made for this attack on western Liaoning, we can still see some tendencies and priorities of Nurhachi.

From the perspective of the strength and generals of the two groups, Luda and Dongjiang, Mao Wenlong of Dongjiang is naturally more difficult to deal with.Sending Huang Taiji to feign an attack to divert him is exactly the expression of Nobushige.

And attacking with the army is just a general who charges into the battle, and commanding and planning is the job of the old slave.There may be military exploits, but it is by no means a necessary condition for inheritance.

Mangurtai didn't see this point clearly, and it's not wrong to say that he was rude, his mind was indeed relatively simple.

After receiving the general order from his father Khan, Manggurtai ordered the troops to speed up, and said with a smile to his brother De Gelei: "The last time Guangning was defeated, it is because our army is not good at attacking fortifications. Now there are artillery bombarding the city, and there are A warrior in heavy armor, Ning Yuan will definitely be defeated."

Compared with Mang Gurtai, Dege class is still very cautious and meticulous, but it is hard to say anything discouraged before the battle, so he said euphemistically: "As long as the plan is right and the attack is successful, the chance of victory is very high."

Mang Gurtai smiled and said, "You are still so careful."

Patting the big iron shield on the horse's back, Mang Gurtai said confidently: "This time we are attacking Ningyuan, let's see a certain one charge and defeat the enemy, let's make another great contribution!"

De Gelei hurriedly stopped him, saying: "Brother, don't take risks, you are the leader of the banner, and it is not your duty to fight in front of the battle."

"Okay, okay." Mang Gurtai waved his hands perfunctorily and said, "I will command from behind, and I won't take the lead."

De Gelei knew it was perfunctory, and patiently persuaded him: "The Ming army's weapons were sharp, and Zhai Sanggu died in Fort Lushun because of carelessness..."

Hey?Mang Gurtai pointed out suddenly, and shouted: "It looks like a wild boar, wait for someone to shoot it, and roast it to eat at night."

As he said that, Mang Gurtai galloped his horse to the field, picked up his bow and drew his arrows, as if he were hunting.

Dege shook his head helplessly, knowing that he was leaving with an excuse, so he had to order a few soldiers to keep up with the protection.

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(End of this chapter)