Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 950

The reason why the Ming army is powerful is not their riding and shooting, but their firearms!
Today, the number of rifled flintlock guns in the Southern Allied Forces alone has reached about [-] with the support of the Northern Allied Forces. In other words, this is almost able to compete with the Ming Army.Coupled with the old-fashioned flintlock guns, there are as many as [-] more people, which is definitely an advantage!
There is no denying that, according to the information provided by Abbas II and others, there is also a hand-throwing weapon in the Ming army, which will explode and cause a lot of lethality.However, that was only at close range. With the advantage of the number of firearms, they could directly shoot and kill these firearm throwers.

There is also a cannon, which also fires an explosive firearm, but at similarly close range.

Taken together, the Ming army's advantage in firearms can be fully compensated for in terms of military strength.

With all these things, the morale of the Southern Allied Forces is good.In particular, news of the northern coalition forces recovering lost ground and successive attacks spread to the south, which boosted the morale of the coalition forces.

Therefore, even the Persian emperor Abbas II and the great prince of the Mughal Empire, Dara Shuke, who fled in despair, went out with the army. They wanted to see with their own eyes that the coalition forces beat the shit out of the Ming army!

They want to take advantage of this opportunity of great victory, kill a few soldiers of the Ming Dynasty with their own hands, and express the anger that has been pent up in their hearts!
The army went out, and the Mediterranean sea was almost covered by ships, which was very spectacular.

At this time, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces was most worried that the Ming army would snipe when the army landed.

At this time, all the soldiers of the coalition army were on board and were about to rush to the beach. During this process, they must be targets. Even with the artillery cover of the battleship, it is estimated that there would be many casualties.

However, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is actually not too worried.Although there are not many places suitable for large-scale army landing, if you find the most suitable place for landing, and the Ming army is heavily guarded, then you can separate a few partial divisions, land from other landing places, and then outflank the Ming army's flanks or rear. road.

As for the possible sniping by the Ming army, the Allied Command has already discussed in detail.Even based on the suggestions of Li Zicheng and others, plans were made for the cavalry to detour the Ming army's back route, and the candidates were all decided.

On the whole, there is still great hope for the coalition forces to defeat the Ming army.

The weather of this day is also well chosen. The wind is sunny and the waves are not big, which is very suitable for the day of landing.

By noon, the vanguard fleet of the army arrived at the preferred landing place first.Originally, I thought that the Ming army would definitely guard it heavily.

What surprised them was that there were only Ming soldiers on the beach side. When they saw the coalition fleet arriving, they just waited and watched. Other than that, there was no other Ming army.

This time, Cromwell, as the forward commander, was at a loss.

When did the Ming army not fortify the coastline?Could it be that knowing that the army is coming to attack, even if it can stop here, it can't stop other places, so it doesn't stop?
However, if you don't take advantage of the superior terrain here to stop it, when all the coalition forces land, the Ming army will be even less able to stop it with the terrain in the Middle East?

Once the superior forces of the coalition forces are deployed, how will the Ming army fight?
Cromwell immediately thought of a possibility, that is, the Ming army knew that no matter what tactics they used here, it would be impossible to defeat the coalition forces, so they retreated to the Red Sea.

The advantages of doing this are that firstly, it can lengthen the logistics supply line of the coalition forces, and secondly, the Ming army can rely on the fleet on the Red Sea to protect their city of Suez from being besieged by superior forces, and they can even take a boat from the sea if they cannot fight Back off!
Cromwell saw that his men had landed and quickly occupied the beachhead, while the rangers of the Ming army in the distance were indifferent, and no other Ming army appeared. He thought that he probably guessed the Ming army's countermeasures up.

It has to be said that this countermeasure is relatively safe.

But in this way, the canal of the Ming army would be dug in vain. Before the navy of the coalition forces can beat the navy of the Ming Dynasty, it must destroy the canal.

He was thinking about it, when suddenly, he saw those rangers from the Ming Dynasty coming towards him in the distance.

As a result, his men immediately lined up, and the cavalry who went ashore also immediately began to gather.

However, before Cromwell's men were ready to fight back, a Ming soldier suddenly drew his bow and set an arrow, shot an arrow towards Cromwell, and then retreated.

Cromwell's men immediately stepped forward, picked up the arrow, and sent it to Cromwell with a letter tied to the arrow.

In order to prevent any problems with the letter, Cromwell's personal guards checked it first, and found nothing harmful before handing the letter to his commander-in-chief.

Cromwell took a look, a little dumbfounded.Because it was written in Chinese characters, he couldn't read it.

He knew that the Ming army was so abnormal, and he was afraid that this letter could get some answers.But the point is, none of his subordinates understand Chinese characters!
Fortunately, behind him, the main force of the coalition forces has arrived. On the side of the French army, there are Ming people. They must understand what the messenger said.

Cromwell did not just wait, but immediately dispatched troops, and after occupying the beachhead, he immediately dispatched scouts to explore the surrounding military situation.

On the side of the main force of the coalition forces, seeing the flag sent back by the forward, and knowing that the forward had landed safely, they rushed over one after another and seized the time to land.

The other allied commanders in the Chinese army also felt very strange that the forward had obtained the beachhead so easily.

Seeing that after Grand Kongdai landed, before he had time to ask about the situation, Cromwell came to the door, told the situation, and then handed over the letter.

Da Kong Dai also didn't know Chinese characters, but Li Zicheng and others were by his side, so the letter came into Li Zicheng's hands.

Li Zicheng was also a little curious, so he unfolded it and read it out: "My Ming Empire is a kingdom above the heavens, and when foreign nations come to attack, wait for them!"

After reading it, he was still confused, but he could vaguely feel the strong sense of pride in this letter.

The others were waiting for Li Zicheng to explain, because they couldn't understand at all.

Fortunately, there were two Juren beside Li Zicheng, so Niu Jinxing stood up first and said: "The meaning of the Ming Dynasty is that the Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven, and it looks down on you, so you are allowed to go ashore and form an array. When you are ready, you can start again." fight!"

Grand Condé and Cromwell, even Turenne and others, were dumbfounded. What's going on?
Niu Jinxing usually doesn't have many opportunities to show off, but when he saw him at this time, he immediately started showing off.

Just listen to him explaining to these foreign devils: "In our Chinese history, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there was an overlord named Song Xianggong. When he used to fight the enemy, he waited for the enemy to cross the river first and set up his formation before attacking. It is the source of what he said so much!"

Speaking of this, he immediately added: "Also, there is a record in "Zuo Zhuan" that the hostile Gongzicheng and Huabao met unexpectedly. Among them, Gongzicheng had a quick eye and shot an arrow immediately, and was killed by Huabao. After dodging, I immediately prepared to shoot the second arrow. At this time, Huabao immediately yelled that it would be more contemptible to shoot, which means that the rule of engagement is one person, one arrow. You have already shot one arrow. How dare you shoot the second arrow? Arrows? When Gongzicheng heard this, he put down his bow and arrow and let Hua Bao shoot, but Hua Bao shot him to death!"

After Niu Jinxing finished speaking, the scene became very quiet for a while.

Song Xiance at the side heard it, and added with a smile: "It is also recorded in "Zuo Zhuan" that the Jin army was defeated in the battle of Jin Chubei. The chariot was stuck in the mud and could not move. However, instead of taking the opportunity to attack, the Chu army who caught up helped the Jin army drag the chariot out of the mud and let them go back quickly. After the Jin army escaped from the danger, they did not run away in a hurry , Instead, I turned around and bowed deeply to the Chu army who extended a helping hand, saying that I am not as good as a big country! It means that I have no experience in escaping."

After listening, the expressions of Li Zicheng and Liu Zongmin were very contemptuous.This is a brain pit, will you do this?

The two of them didn't know that in the early history of China, this kind of war rules was actually mostly based on praise.For example, it is said in "Historical Records Song Weizi Family" that "Since Xiang Gong was defeated by Hong, the gentleman may think that there are too many, hurting China's lack of propriety and righteousness, and praise him, Song Xiangzhi is also courteous."

In fact, criticizing Song Xianggong as a mentally ill person actually started with Su Dongpo.Since then, Song Xianggong has been regarded as a typical example of mental illness, and he has been crucified on the pillar of shame in history.

On the European side, Cromwell, Grand Condé, Turenne and others listened, but looked at each other in blank dismay.

Because of this tradition of the Orientals, it reminds them of the traditional European chivalry.

The decisive battle of knights in Europe is also an appointment, when, where, and in what way.Do not fight unprepared ones, do not engage in sneak attacks, etc.

Da Kongdai and others did not expect that the Orientals used to do this too?
However, Darashuko of the Mughal Empire did not believe it, and immediately retorted that during the war on the side of the Mughal Empire, the Ming army had sneaked into the rear of the Mughal Empire and captured the capital.

At this time, Song Xiance also said: "In our Chinese history, there is also "Sun Tzu's Art of War" that emphasizes that soldiers are not tired of deceit! Maybe this is a strategy of the Ming army."

Just as he was finishing speaking, the scouts sent by Cromwell returned, indicating that the main force of the national army was concentrated about five miles away from the beach.

This time, everyone couldn't help but looked at each other.

Do you dare to love the people of the Ming Dynasty?

Li Zicheng knew about Li Yan, so he didn't think he was so pedantic!

What the hell is this trick?
(End of this chapter)